2013 Chrysler 300 Owner Manual - Page 445

STARTING AND OPERATING 443 CAUTION! DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol or gasoline containing more than 10% Ethanol. Use of these blends may result in starting and driveability problems, damage critical fuel system components, cause emissions to exceed the applicable standard, and/or cause the "Malfunction Indicator Light" to illuminate. Pump labels should clearly communicate if a fuel contains greater than 10% Ethanol. If a Non-FFV vehicle is inadvertently fueled with E-85 fuel, the engine will have some or all of these symptoms: • operate in a lean mode • OBD II "Malfunction Indicator Light" on • poor engine performance • poor cold start and cold drivability • increased risk for fuel system component corrosion To fix a Non-FFV vehicle inadvertently fueled once with Problems that result from using gasoline containing E-85 perform the following: Methanol or gasoline containing more than 10% Ethanol are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and may • drain the fuel tank (see your authorized dealer) not be covered under warranty. • change the engine oil and oil filter • disconnect and reconnect the battery to reset the engine controller memory Non-FFV vehicles are compatible with gasoline containing 10% ethanol (E10). Gasoline with higher ethanol More extensive repairs will be required for prolonged content may void the vehicle's warranty. exposure to E-85 fuel. E-85 Usage In Non-Flex Fuel Vehicles 5