2011 Dodge Dakota Crew Cab Owner Manual - Page 313

312 STARTING AND OPERATING WARNING! (Continued) • Never add fuel to the vehicle when the engine is running. This is in violation of most state and federal regulations and may cause the "Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)" to turn on. • A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a portable container that is inside of a vehicle or on a truck bed. You could be burned. Always place gas containers on the ground while filling. • Tighten the gas cap until you hear a "clicking" sound. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly tightened. Make sure that the gas cap is tightened each time the vehicle is refueled. Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message After fuel has been added, the vehicle diagnostic system can determine if the fuel filler cap is possibly loose, improperly installed, or damaged. If the system detects a malfunction, the "gASCAP" message will display in the odometer display. Tighten the gas cap until a ЉclickingЉ sound is heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is NOTE: properly tightened. Press the odometer reset button to • If fuel is poured from a portable container, the conturn the message off. If the problem persists, the message tainer should have a flexible nozzle long enough to will appear the next time the vehicle is started. This extend into the fuel filler tube. might indicate a damaged cap. If the problem is detected • When the fuel nozzle "clicks" or shuts off, the fuel twice in a row, the system will turn on the MIL. Resolving tank is full. the problem will turn the MIL off.