open gas tank CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2010 5.G Owners Manual

Ethanol Fuel (E85)
E85 is a mixture of approximately 85% fuel ethanol and
15% unleaded gasoline.
WARNING!
Ethanol vapors are extremely flammable and could
cause serious personal injury. Never have any smok-
ing materials lit in or near the vehicle when remov-
ing the fuel filler tube cap (gas cap) or filling the
tank. Do not use E85 as a cleaning agent and never
use it near an open flame.
Fuel Requirements
If your vehicle is E85 compatible, it will operate on
unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87, or E85
fuel, or any mixture of these two fuels.For best results, a refueling pattern that avoids alternat-
ing between E85 and unleaded gasoline is recom-
mended.
When you do switch fuel types, it is recommended that:
•you do not add less than 5 gal (19 L) when refueling
•you drive the vehicle immediately after refueling for at
least 5 miles (8 km)
Observing these precautions will avoid possible hard
starting and/or significant deterioration in driveability
during warm up.
NOTE:
•Use seasonally adjusted E85 fuel (ASTM D5798). With
non-seasonally adjusted E85 fuel, you may experience
hard starting and rough idle following start-up, even if
the above recommendations are followed, especially
when the ambient temperature is below 32°F (0°C).
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NOTE:The driver’s side sliding door cannot be opened
while the fuel door is open. This feature operates only
when the sliding door is fully closed prior to opening the
fuel door.
CAUTION!
•Damage to the fuel system or emissions control
system could result from using an improper fuel
tank filler tube cap (gas cap). A poorly fitting cap
could let impurities into the fuel system and may
cause the “Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” to
turn on, due to fuel vapors escaping from the
system.
•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 gas cap is removed or the
tank filled.
•Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is
in violation of most state and federal fire regula-
tions and will cause the MIL 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.
NOTE:
•When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel
tank is full.
•Tighten the fuel filler cap until you hear a “clicking”
sound. This is an indication that the fuel filler cap is
properly tightened.
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Fluid Capacities......................... 485
Fluid Leaks ............................ 105
Fluid Level Checks Automatic Transaxle .................... 463
Automatic Transmission ................. 462
Brake .............................. 459
Power Steering ........................ 342
Fluids ................................ 486
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts .......... 486
Fog Light Service ........................ 482
Fog Lights ....................... 164,240,482
Fold in Floor (Stow \bn Go) Seating........... 136
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 430
Fuel ................................. 378
Adding ............................. 387
Additives ............................ 381
Clean Air ............................ 379
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) ................. 246,387
Filler Door (Gas Cap) ................... 246 Gasoline
............................ 378
Gauge .............................. 233
Light ............................... 233
Octane Rating ........................ 486
Requirements ...................... 378,485
Tank Capacity ........................ 485
Fuel, Flexible ............. See Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Fuel System Caution ..................... 382
Fueling ............................... 387
Fuses ................................ 470
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink) ........... 192
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ............387,389,437
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 379
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 378
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 380
Gauges Coolant Temperature ................... 242
Fuel ............................... 233
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