Cruising Range; Replacement Parts; Maintenance; Adding Fuel - Jeep CHEROKEE 2016 Owner's Manual

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594 STARTING AND OPERATING

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.

All fuel and engine components in your Flexible Fuel

Vehicle (FFV) are designed to be compatible with ethanol.

Ethanol compatible service components are required.

Replacing fuel system components with non-ethanol

compatible components can damage your vehicle.

Do not use ethanol mixtures greater than 85% in your

vehicle. It will make it more difficult for your engine

to start under cold conditions, may affect drivability,

and could cause engine damage.

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-

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