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NOTE:
• When the fuel nozzle "clicks" or shuts off,
the fuel tank is full.
• 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.
Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message
If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that
the fuel filler cap is loose, improperly installed,
or damaged, a "gASCAP" message will display
in the odometer or a "Check Gascap" message
will display in the Driver Information Display
(DID). If this occurs, tighten the fuel filler cap
properly and press the TRIP ODOMETER but-
ton to turn off the message. If the problem
continues, the message will appear the next
time the vehicle is started.
A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel
filler cap may also turn on the MIL. Refer to
"Onboard Diagnostic System" in "Maintaining
Your Vehicle" for further information.
TRAILER TOWING
In this section, you will find safety tips and
information on limits to the type of towing you
can reasonably do with your vehicle. Before
towing a trailer, carefully review this information
to tow your load as efficiently and safely as
possible.
To maintain warranty coverage, follow the re-
quirements and recommendations in this
manual concerning vehicles used for trailer
towing.
Manual Transmission — If Equipped
Trailer towing with this vehicle is not recom-
mended.
Common Towing Definitions
The following trailer towing related definitions
will assist you in understanding the following
information:
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The GVWR is the total allowable weight of your
vehicle. This includes driver, passengers, cargo
and tongue weight. The total load must be
limited so that you do not exceed the GVWR.
Refer to "Vehicle Loading/Vehicle Certification
Label" in "Starting and Operating" for further
information.
Gross Trailer Weight (GTW)
The GTW is the weight of the trailer plus the
weight of all cargo, consumables and equip-
ment (permanent or temporary) loaded in or on
the trailer in its "loaded and ready for operation"
condition. The recommended way to measure
GTW is to put your fully loaded trailer on a
vehicle scale. The entire weight of the trailer
must be supported by the scale.
Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
The GCWR is the total permissible weight of
your vehicle and trailer when weighed in com-
bination.
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum capacity of the front
and rear axles. Distribute the load over the front
and rear axles evenly. Make sure that you do
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