2010 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 303
2010 Dodge Avenger Manual
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302 STARTING AND OPERATING NOTE: The 2.7L engine is now rated for E85 Ethanol • OBD II "Malfunction Indicator Light" on use (EXCEPT CALIFORNIA EMISSION STATES). Only • poor engine performance vehicles with the E-85 fuel filler door label can operate on E-85. Refer to "Flexible Fuel" in "Starting and Operating" • poor cold start and cold drivability for further information. • increased risk for fuel system component corrosion Problems that result from using methanol/gasoline or To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with E85 Ethanol blends are not the responsibility of the E-85 perform the following: manufacturer. While MTBE is an oxygenate made from Methanol, it does not have the negative effects of • drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer) Methanol. • change the engine oil and oil filter E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles • disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline containengine controller memory ing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol content may void the vehicle's warranty. More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged exposure to E-85 fuel. If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: MMT in Gasoline MMT is a manganese containing metallic additive that is • operate in a lean mode blended into some gasoline to increase octane. Gasoline