Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release - Jeep Grand Cherokee 2016 Owner's Manual

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• 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 running. This is

in violation of most state and federal fire regula-

tions 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.

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.

3. Grab popped up outboard edge with other hand to

disengage snaps.

4. Remove the storage bin.

5. Pull the release cable to open the fuel door, push the

release cable back to the home position to re-seat the

fuel door latch to the closed position.

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