2009 Chrysler Town & Country Owner Manual - Page 394

392 STARTING AND OPERATING Starting The characteristics of E-85 fuel make it unsuitable for use when ambient temperatures fall below 0°F (-18°C). In the range of 0°F (-18°C) to 32°F (0°C), you may experience an increase in the time it takes for your engine to start, and a deterioration in driveability (sags and/or hesitations) until the engine is fully warmed up. NOTE: Use of the engine block heater (if equipped) is beneficial for E-85 startability when the ambient temperature is less than 32°F (0°C). Replacement Parts Many components in your Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) are designed to be compatible with ethanol. Always be sure that your vehicle is serviced with correct ethanol compatible parts. CAUTION! Replacing fuel system components with non-ethanol compatible components can damage your vehicle. Maintenance Cruising Range If you operate the vehicle using E-85 fuel, follow the Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gallon/liter maintenance schedule section of this manual. than gasoline, you will experience an increase in fuel consumption. You can expect your miles per gallon CAUTION! (mpg)/miles per liter and your driving range to decrease by about 30% compared to gasoline operation. Do not use ethanol mixture greater than 85% in your vehicle. It will cause difficulty in cold starting and may affect driveability.