2010 Dodge Avenger Owner Manual - Page 312
2010 Dodge Avenger Manual
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STARTING AND OPERATING 311 Loose Filler Cap Message If the vehicles diagnostic system determines that the fuel • Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is filler cap in loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a in violation of most state and federal fire regula- "gASCAP" message will be displayed in the instrument tions and doing so will cause the MIL to turn on. cluster. Tighten the gas cap until a "clicking" sound is • A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly portable container that is inside of a vehicle. You tightened. Press the trip odometer reset button to turn off could be burned. Always place gas containers on the message. If the problem persists, the message will the ground while filling. appear the next time the vehicle is started. This might indicate a damaged cap. If the problem is detected twice NOTE: in a row, the system will turn on the MIL. Resolving the • Tighten the gas cap until you hear a "clicking" sound. problem will turn the MIL off. This is an indication that the gas cap is tightened properly. The MIL in the instrument cluster may turn VEHICLE LOADING on if the gas cap is not secured properly. Make sure Vehicle Certification Label that the gas cap is tightened each time the vehicle is Your vehicle has a certification label attached to the rear refueled. of the driver's door. • When the fuel nozzle "clicks" or shuts off, the fuel tank is full. WARNING! (Continued) 5