open gas tank Ram 1500 2011 Owner's Manual

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 remov-
ing the fuel filler tube cap (gas cap) or 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.
When you do switch fuel types it is recommended that:
•you do not switch when the fuel gauge indicates less
than 1/4 full
E-85 Badge
5
STARTING AND OPERATING 449

ADDING FUEL
The fuel filler cap (gas cap) is located behind the fuel
filler door, on the left side of the vehicle. Open the fuel
door and remove the fuel cap by turning it counter-
clockwise.NOTE:
When removing the fuel filler cap, lay the cap
tether in the hook, located on the fuel filler 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 gas cap could let impurities into
the fuel system.
•A poorly fitting gas cap may cause the “Malfunc-
tion Indicator Light (MIL)” to turn on.
•To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not “top
off” the fuel tank after filling. When the fuel
nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank is full.
Fuel Filler Cap
452 STARTING AND OPERATING

Four-Way Hazard Flasher.................. 491
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ................... 514
Front Axle (Differential) ................... 553
Fuel ................................. 443
Adding ........................... 452
Conserving ...................... 235,237
Ethanol ........................... 444
Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .................. 453
Gauge ............................ 210
Light ............................. 218
Methanol .......................... 444
Octane Rating .................... 443,582
Requirements .................... 443,580
Saver Mode ...................... 235,237
Tank Capacity ....................... 580
Fuel Optimizer ......................... 235
Fuel Saver ............................. 235
Fuel System Caution ..................... 452
Fuel, Flexible ........................... 448 Fuses
................................ 564
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®) ........... 152
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap) ...............453,529
Gasoline (Fuel) ......................... 443
Conserving ...................... 235,237
Gasoline, Reformulated ................... 444
Gauges Coolant Temperature .................. 210
Fuel .............................. 210
Oil Pressure ........................ 214
Speedometer ........................ 211
Tachometer ......................... 210
Voltmeter .......................... 219
Gear Ranges ........................ 314,321
Gear Select Lever Override ................. 516
General Information .................. 18,25,442
Glass Cleaning .......................... 561
Grocery Bag Retainer ..................... 179
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