fuel fill door release CHRYSLER PACIFICA HYBRID 2017 2.G Owners Manual

CAUTION!
•To avoid vehicle damage, Surround View should
only be used as a parking aid. The Surround View
camera is unable to view every obstacle or object in
your drive path.
• To avoid vehicle damage, the vehicle must be driven
slowly when using Surround View to be able to stop
in time when an obstacle is seen. It is recommended
that the driver look frequently over his/her shoulder
when using Surround View.
REFUELING THE VEHICLE
1. Press the fuel filler door release button (located in the driver ’s door). 2. The button press will initiate a sequence of events to
depressurize the fuel system. A message will display in
the cluster letting you know when the vehicle is ready to
be fueled.
Fuel Filler Door Release Switch
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NOTE:•After pushing the release button you will have 20
minutes to fuel the vehicle, beyond 20 minutes you
will need to press the release button again.
• The fuel door could take up to 15 seconds to open. It
may take longer to open in some situations, such as
high ambient temperatures.
• If you hear a hissing sound when the nozzle is inserted
into the filler pipe, wait to begin fueling the vehicle
until after the hissing sound stops. 3. Open the fuel filler door.
NOTE:
In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel
door from opening. If this occurs, lightly push on the fuel
door to break the ice buildup and re-release the fuel door
using the inside release button. Do not pry on the door.
4. There is no fuel filler cap. A flapper door inside the pipe seals the system.
5. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe, the nozzle opens and holds the flapper door while refueling.
Instrument Cluster Message
Fuel Filler Door
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6. Fill the vehicle with fuel, when the fuel nozzle “clicks”or shuts off the fuel tank is full.
7. Wait five seconds before removing the fuel nozzle to allow fuel to drain from nozzle.
8. Remove the fuel nozzle and close the fuel door.
Emergency Gas Can Refueling
Most gas cans will not open the flapper door. A funnel is
provided to open the flapper door to allow emergency
refueling with a gas can.
1. Retrieve funnel from the storage bin located in the left rear quarter trim.
2. Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as the fuel nozzle, ensure funnel is inserted fully to hold flapper
door open.
3. Pour fuel into funnel opening.
4. Remove funnel from filler pipe, clean off prior to putting back in the spare tire storage area.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 regulations
and may cause the “Malfunction Indicator Light” to
turn on.
• A fire may result if fuel is pumped into a portable
container that is inside of a vehicle. You could be
burned. Always place fuel containers on the ground
while filling.
CAUTION!
To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top off”
the fuel tank after filling.
Emergency Fuel Door Release
1. Access the storage bin located behind the rear cargo trim panel.
2. Remove access cover in the upper right corner.
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