fuel cap release JEEP CHEROKEE 2016 KL / 5.G Owners Manual

▫Selection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel
Vehicles (E-85) And Gasoline Vehicles .......583
▫ Starting ........................... .583
▫ Cruising Range ...................... .584
▫ Replacement Parts ....................584
▫ Maintenance ....................... .584
 ADDING FUEL ....................... .584
▫ Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release .........587
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ............588
 VEHICLE LOADING ....................588
▫ Certification Label ....................588
 TRAILER TOWING .....................591
▫ Common Towing Definitions .............591▫
Trailer Hitch Classification ...............594
▫ Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer
Weight Ratings) ...................... .595
▫ Trailer And Tongue Weight ..............596
▫ Towing Requirements ..................597
▫ Towing Tips ........................ .602
 RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND
MOTORHOME, ETC.) ...................604
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle . .604
▫ Recreational Towing — Front-Wheel Drive
(FWD) Models ...................... .606
▫ Recreational Towing — 4X4 Models With 1-Speed
Power Transfer Unit ....................607
▫ Recreational Towing — 4X4 Models With 2-Speed
Power Transfer Unit ....................607
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Cruising Range
Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gallon/liter
than gasoline, an increase in fuel consumption will be
experienced. The miles per gallon (mpg)/kilometers per
liter and the driving range will decrease by approxi-
mately 30%, compared to gasoline operation.
Replacement Parts
All fuel and engine components in your Flexible Fuel
Vehicle (FFV) are designed to be compatible with ethanol.
Ethanol compatible service components are required.
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 drivability.
ADDING FUEL
The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door, on the
passenger side of the vehicle. If the gas cap is lost or
damaged, be sure the replacement cap has been designed
for use with this vehicle.
NOTE:When removing the fuel filler cap, lay the cap
tether in the hook, located on the fuel filler door rein-
forcement.
1. Push the fuel filler door release switch (located on the driver ’s side door trim).
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2. Open the fuel filler door, and remove the fuel fillercap. 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.
Fuel Filler Door Release SwitchFuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)
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WARNING!
•Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the
vehicle when the gas cap is removed 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 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.
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 liftgate. 2. Remove access door located on right interior trim
panel for release cable with the tip of your key.
3. Grab the release cable tether and pull up to release the fuel filler door.Fuel Door Release Location
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Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel
filler cap is loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a
“CHECK GASCAP” message will be displayed in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) or Driver
Information Display (DID). Refer to “Electronic VehicleInformation (EVIC) or
Driver Information Display
(DID)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information. Tighten the fuel filler cap until a
“clicking” sound is heard. This is an indication that the
fuel filler cap is properly tightened. Refer to “Onboard
Diagnostic System” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle” for
further information.
VEHICLE LOADING
Certification Label
As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin-
istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label
affixed to the driver’s side door or pillar.
This label contains the month and year of manufacture,
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) front and rear, and Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN). A Month-Day-Hour (MDH) number is
Fuel Door Released
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