Dodge Journey 2018 User Manual page 117

REFUELING THE VEHICLE
The gas cap is located behind the fuel filler door
on the left 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
reinforcement.
WARNING!
• Never have any smoking materials lit in or
near the vehicle when the gas cap is re-
moved or the tank is being filled.
• Never add fuel to the vehicle when the
engine is running.
• A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into
a portable container that is inside of a
vehicle. You could be burned. Always place
gas containers on the ground while filling.
• Failure to follow this warning may result in
serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
• Damage to the fuel system or emissions
control system could result from using an
improper fuel tank filler tube cap.
• A poorly fitting fuel filler cap could let
impurities into the fuel system.
• A poorly fitting fuel filler cap may cause
the "Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)" to
turn on.
• To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not
"top off" the fuel tank after filling. When
the fuel nozzle "clicks" or shuts off, the
fuel tank is full.
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 instrument cluster. If this
occurs, tighten the fuel filler cap properly and
press the Trip Odometer button to turn off the
message. If the problem continues, the mes-
sage will appear the next time the vehicle is
started.
A loose, improperly installed, or damaged fuel
filler cap may also turn on the MIL.
Materials Added To Fuel
Designated TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline con-
tains a higher level of
detergents to further
aide in minimizing en-
gine and fuel system de-
posits. When available,
the usage of Top Tier De-
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