gas tank Ram 1500 2015 Owner's Manual

Gasoline/Oxygenate Blends
Some fuel suppliers blend unleaded gasoline with oxy-
genates such as Ethanol.
CAUTION!
DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gaso-
line containing more than 10% Ethanol. Use of these
blends may result in starting and drivability prob-
lems, damage critical fuel system components, cause
emissions to exceed the applicable standard, and/or
cause the “Malfunction Indicator Light” to illumi-
nate. Pump labels should clearly communicate if a
fuel contains greater than 10% Ethanol.
Problems that result from using gasoline containing
Methanol or gasoline containing more than 10% Ethanol
are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may
not be covered under New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles
Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFV) are compatible with gaso-
line containing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher
ethanol content may void the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85
fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms:
•Operate in a lean mode.
•OBD II “Malfunction Indicator Light” on.
•Poor engine performance.
•Poor cold start and cold drivability.
•Increased risk for fuel system component corrosion.
To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with
E-85 perform the following:
•Drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer).
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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.E-85 Badge
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CAUTION!
•Damage to the fuel system or emissions control
system could result from using an improper fuel
tank filler tube cap.
•A poorly fitting fuel filler cap could let impurities
into the fuel system.
•A poorly fitting fuel filler cap may cause the
“Malfunction 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.
WARNING!
•Never have any smoking materials lit in or near the
vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank is
being filled.
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WARNING!(Continued)
•Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine is
running.
•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:
•Tighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking” sound.
This is an indication that the gas cap is tightened
properly. The MIL in the instrument cluster may turn
on if the gas cap is not secured properly. Make sure
that the gas cap is tightened each time the vehicle is
refueled.
•When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank
is full.
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Flooded Engine Starting....................451
Fluid, Brake.............................824
Fluid Capacities..........................819
Fluid Leaks.............................118
Fluid Level Checks
Brake................................782
Power Steering.........................577
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts...........821
Fog Lights..............................171
Fold Flat Load Floor.......................247
Four-Way Hazard Flasher...................685
Four Wheel Drive.........................494
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle.....................734
Front Axle (Differential).....................784
Fuel...................................634
Adding..............................643
Additives.............................637
Clean Air.............................635
Ethanol..............................636
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).....................645
Gasoline..............................634
Materials Added........................637
Methanol.............................636
Octane Rating..........................634
Requirements..........................634
Tank Capacity..........................819
Fuel, Flexible............................639
Fuel System Caution.......................644
Fuses..................................797
Garage Door Opener (HomeLink®)............214
Gas Cap (Fuel Filler Cap)...................645
Gasoline, Clean Air........................635
Gasoline (Fuel)...........................634
Gasoline, Reformulated.....................635
Gauges
Speedometer..........................294
Tachometer............................289
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