Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message; Refueling The Vehicle - Diesel Engine - RAM 2500 2020 Owner's Manual

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STARTING AND OPERATING
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 instru-
ment 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.
WARNING!
Always place container on the ground
before filling.
Keep the pump nozzle in contact with the
container when you are filling it.
Use only approved containers for flam-
mable liquid.
Do not leave container unattended while
filling.
A static electric charge could cause a spark
and fire hazard.
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OOSE
UEL
ILLER
AP
If the vehicle diagnostic system
determines that the fuel filler cap is
loose, improperly installed, or
damaged, a loose gASCAP indicator
will display in the instrument cluster telltale
display area. Refer to "Instrument Cluster
Display" in "Getting To Know Your Instrument
Panel" for further information. Tighten the fuel
filler cap properly and push the RIGHT button to
turn off the message. If the problem continues,
the message will appear the next time the
vehicle is started.
REFUELING THE VEHICLE — DIESEL ENGINE
1. Open the fuel filler door.
1 — Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Fill Location
ESSAGE
2 — Diesel Fuel Fill Location
NOTE:
There is no fuel filler cap. A flapper door inside
the filler pipe seals the system.
Fill Locations
2. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe
– the nozzle opens and holds the flapper
door while refueling.
3. Fill the vehicle with fuel – when the fuel
nozzle "clicks" or shuts off the fuel tank is
full.
4. Remove the fuel nozzle and close the fuel
door.
Emergency Fuel Can Refueling
NOTE:
In the event that you run the vehicle out of fuel,
once refueled, place the ignition in the ON posi-
tion for 30 seconds, then turn the ignition OFF
and wait 30 seconds. Repeat this procedure
three times, prior to cranking the engine.
Most fuel cans will not open the flapper door.
A funnel is provided to open the flapper door to
allow emergency refueling with a fuel can.
1. Retrieve fuel funnel from the jack kit
located under the front passenger seat.
2. Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening
as the fuel nozzle.

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