If Your Engine Overheats - Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE L 2023 Owner's Manual

322 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
NOTE:
In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the fuel
door from opening. If this occurs, lightly push
around the perimeter of the fuel door to break the
ice build up. Re-release the fuel door by pushing on
the rear outer edge near the center to unlatch. Do
not pry on the door.
Emergency Gas Can Refueling
Most gas cans will not open the flapper doors. A
funnel is provided to allow emergency refueling
with a gas can.
See the following steps for refueling:
1. Retrieve funnel from under the rear cargo
load floor.
2. Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as
the fuel nozzle.
Inserting Funnel
3. Ensure funnel is inserted fully to hold flapper
doors open.
4. Pour fuel into funnel opening.
CAUTION!
To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not "top
off" the fuel tank after filling.
5. Remove funnel from filler pipe, clean off prior
to putting back in the spare tire storage area.
6. Close the fuel door making sure the latch is
engaged by pushing on the rear outer edge
near the center.
WARNING!
Never have any smoking materials lit in or
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near the vehicle when the fuel door is open or
the tank is being filled.
Never add fuel when the engine is running.
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This is in violation of most state and federal
fire regulations and may cause the Malfunc-
tion Indicator Light to turn on.
A fire may result if fuel is pumped into a
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portable container that is inside of a vehicle.
You could be burned. Always place fuel
containers on the ground while filling.

IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS

If the vehicle is overheating, it will need to be
serviced by an authorized dealer.
Potential signs of vehicle overheating:
Temperature gauge is at HOT (H)
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Strong smell of coolant
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White smoke coming from engine or exhaust
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Coolant bottle coolant has bubbles present
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WARNING!
You or others can be badly burned by hot engine
coolant (antifreeze) or steam from your radiator.
If you see or hear steam coming from under the
hood, do not open the hood until the radiator
has had time to cool. Never try to open a cooling
system pressure cap when the radiator or
coolant bottle is hot.