2010 Chrysler Town & Country User Guide - Page 70

MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE OPENING THE HOOD • Pull the hood release lever located on the instrument panel, below the steering column. • Raise the hood and locate the safety catch lever, in the middle of the hood opening. • Move the safety latch while lifting the hood at the same time. • Insert the support rod into the slot on the hood. • To close the hood, remove the support rod and place it in the retaining clip, then lower the hood slowly. WARNING! Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death. ADDING FUEL Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) • 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 is for use with this vehicle. • 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 properly tightened. If not properly tightened, the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Light) may come on. NOTE: The driver's side sliding door cannot be opened while the fuel door is open. CAUTION! • Damage to the fuel system or emissions control system could result from using an improper gas cap. A poorly fitting cap could let impurities into the fuel system and may cause the MIL to turn on, due to fuel vapors escaping from the system. • To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not "top off" the fuel tank after filling. 68