Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message - Dodge Avenger Owner's Manual

326 STARTING AND OPERATING
WARNING!
• Never have any smoking materials lit in or near
the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the
tank filled.
• Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is
in violation of most state and federal fire regula-
tions and doing so will cause the malfunction
indicator light to turn on.
• 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.
NOTE:
• Tighten the gas cap until you hear a "clicking" sound.
This is an indication that the gas cap is tightened
properly. The Malfunction Indicator Light in the in-
strument cluster may turn on if the gas cap is not
secured properly. Make sure that the gas cap is tight-
ened each time the vehicle is refueled.
• When the fuel nozzle "clicks" or shuts off, the fuel
tank is full.

Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message

If the vehicles diagnostic system determines that the fuel
filler cap in loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a
"GASCAP" or "FUEL CAP OFF" message will be dis-
played in the instrument cluster. Tighten the gas cap until
a "clicking" sound is heard. This is an indication that the
gas cap is properly tightened. Press the trip odometer
reset button to turn off the message. If the problem
persists, the message will appear the next time the