open gas tank DODGE CHARGER 2012 7.G Owners Manual

CAUTION!
Only vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can
operate on E-85.
Ethanol Fuel (E-85)
E-85 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 filling
the tank. Do not use E-85 as a cleaning agent and
never use it near an open flame.
Fuel Requirements
Your vehicle will operate on both unleaded gasoline with
an octane rating of 87, or E-85 fuel, or any mixture of
these two. For best results, a refueling pattern that
alternates between E-85 and unleaded gasoline should be
avoided.
E-85 Badge
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NOTE:Only the correct size nozzle opens the latches
allowing the flapper door to open.
5. Fill the vehicle with fuel – when the fuel nozzle
“clicks” or shuts off the fuel tank is full.
6. Remove the fuel nozzle and close the fuel door.
NOTE: A funnel is provided (located in the trunk in the
spare tire area) to open the flapper door to allow for
emergency refueling with a gas can.
CAUTION!
To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top
off” the fuel tank after filling.
Fuel Funnel
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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.2. Remove the access cover (located on the left side inner
trim panel).
3. Pull the release cable.
Access Cover
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Methanol.......................... 437
Octane Rating ....................... 539
Saver Mode ........................ 310
Specifications ....................... 539
Tank Capacity ....................... 538
Fuel Optimizer ......................... 310
Fuel Saver ............................. 310
Fuel, Flexible ........................... 440
Fuses ................................ 524
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ........... 258
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 436
Conserving ......................... 310
Gasoline, Clean Air ...................... 437
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 437
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 298
Fuel .............................. 294
Speedometer ........................ 294 Tachometer
......................... 290
Gear Ranges ........................ 371,375
General Information .........17,25,129,163,241,435
General Maintenance ..................... 494
Glass Cleaning .......................... 523
Gross Axle Weight Rating ...............448,450
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating .............448,449
GVWR ............................... 448
Hazard Driving Through Flowing, Rising, or Shallow
Standing Water ...................... 387
Hazard Warning Flasher ................... 464
Head Restraints ......................... 189
Headlight Washers ....................... 505
Headlights ............................ 535
Automatic ......................... 200
Bulb Replacement .................... 534
Cleaning ........................... 523
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