fuel fill door release CHRYSLER 300 2013 2.G Owners Manual

▫3.6L Engine – If Equipped ...............441
▫ 5.7L Engine – If Equipped ...............441
▫ Reformulated Gasoline .................442
▫ Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends ..............442
▫ E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles .......443
▫ MMT In Gasoline .....................444
▫ Materials Added To Fuel ................444
▫ Fuel System Cautions ...................444
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings .............445
 FLEXIBLE FUEL (3.6L ENGINE ONLY) — IF
EQUIPPED .......................... .446
▫ E-85 General Information ...............446
▫ Ethanol Fuel (E-85) ....................447 ▫
Fuel Requirements ....................447
▫ Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel
Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles .......448
▫ Starting ........................... .448
▫ Cruising Range ...................... .448
▫ Replacement Parts ....................449
▫ Maintenance ....................... .449
 ADDING FUEL ....................... .449
▫ Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release .........451
 VEHICLE LOADING ....................452
▫ Vehicle Certification Label ...............453
▫ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) .......453
▫ Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) .........453
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Replacement Parts
Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are
designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure
that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol com-
patible parts.
CAUTION!
Replacing fuel system components with non-ethanol
compatible components can damage your vehicle.
Maintenance
CAUTION!
Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85% in your
vehicle. It will cause difficulty in cold starting and
may affect driveability.
ADDING FUEL
1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (located in thedriver’s door map pocket).
Fuel Filler Door Release Switch
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CAUTION!
To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top
off” the fuel tank after filling.
WARNING!
•Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the
vehicle when the fuel door is open or the tank is
being filled.
• Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is
in violation of most state and federal fire regula-
tions and may cause the “Malfunction Indicator
Light” to turn on.
• A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a
portable container that is inside of a vehicle. You
could be burned. Always place gas containers on
the ground while filling.
Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release
If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use the fuel
filler door emergency release.
1. Open the trunk.
Fuel Funnel
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Coolant Capacity...................... .547
Coolant Level ......................... .514
Disposal of Used Coolant .................518
Drain, Flush, and Refill ...................515
Inspection ........................... .518
Points to Remember .....................518
Pressure Cap ......................... .517
Radiator Cap ......................... .517
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) .............515
Corrosion Protection ...................... .525
Cruise Control (Speed Control) ................222
Cupholders ............................ .283
Customer Assistance ...................... .561
Data Recorder, Event .......................71
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights .............208
Daytime Running Lights ....................200
Dealer Service ........................... .499
Deck Lid, Emergency Release .................43Deck Lid, Power Release
.....................41
Defroster, Rear Window .....................292
Defroster, Windshield .......................97
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers ..................208
Diagnostic System, Onboard .................497
Dimmer Switch, Headlight ...................203
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) .......................... .501
Disabled Vehicle Towing ....................490
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ................518
Door Locks ..............................29
Door Locks, Automatic ......................31
Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow Standing
Water ............................... .392
Driving to Achieve Maximum Fuel Economy ......321
E-85 Fuel .............................. .446
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