Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release - Jeep grand cherokee 2017 User Manual

Fuel Filler
• Ensure funnel is inserted fully to hold flap-
per doors open.
• Pour fuel into funnel opening.
• Remove funnel from filler pipe, clean off
prior to putting back in the spare tire stor-
age area.
WARNING!
• Never have any smoking materials lit in
or near the vehicle when the fuel door is
open or the tank is being filled.
• Never add fuel when the engine is run-
ning. This is in violation of most state
and federal fire regulations and may
cause the "Malfunction Indicator Light"
to turn on.
• A fire may result if fuel is pumped into a
portable container that is inside of a
vehicle. You could be burned. Always
place fuel containers on the ground
while filling.
CAUTION!
To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do
not "top off" the fuel tank after filling.

Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release

If you are unable to open the fuel filler door,
use the fuel filler door emergency release.
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Push the inboard edge of the left storage
bin to the center, this will pop up the
outboard edge.
Storage Bin Location
3. Grab popped up outboard edge with other
hand to disengage snaps.
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