Adding Fuel - Jeep grand cherokee 2016 Operating Information Manual

ADDING FUEL

1. Press the fuel filler door release switch (lo-
cated under the headlamp switch).
Fuel Filler Door Release Switch
2. Open the fuel filler door.
Fuel Filler Door
NOTE:
In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent
the fuel door from opening. If this occurs,
lightly push on the fuel door to break the ice
buildup and re-release the fuel door using
the inside release button. Do not pry on the
door.
3. There is no fuel filler cap. A flapper door
inside the pipe seals the system.
4. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe,
the nozzle opens and holds the flapper door
while refueling.
5. Fill the vehicle with fuel, when the fuel nozzle
"clicks" or shuts off the fuel tank is full.
6. Wait 5 seconds before removing the fuel
nozzle to allow fuel to drain from nozzle.
7. Remove the fuel nozzle and close the fuel
door.
Emergency Gas Can Refueling
• Most gas cans will not open the flapper door.
• A funnel is provided to open the flapper door
to allow emergency refueling with a gas can.
• Retrieve funnel from the spare tire storage
area.
• Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening as
the fuel nozzle.
• Ensure funnel is inserted fully to hold flapper
door open.
• Pour fuel into funnel opening.
• Remove funnel from filler pipe, clean off prior
to putting back in the spare tire storage area.
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