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Loose fuel filler cap message – Jeep 2015 Patriot - Owner Manual User Manual

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WARNING!

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Never add fuel when the engine is running. This is

in violation of most state and federal fire regula-
tions and may cause the MIL to turn on.

A fire may result if gasoline is pumped into a

portable container that is inside of a vehicle. You
could be burned. Always place gas containers on
the ground while filling.

NOTE:

• When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel tank

is full.

• Tighten the gas cap about ¼ turn until you hear one

click. This is an indication that cap is properly tight-

ened.

• If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the MIL will

come on. Be sure the gas cap is tightened every time

the vehicle is refueled.

Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message

If the vehicle diagnostic system determines that the fuel

filler cap is loose or improperly installed, a “gASCAP”

message will be displayed in the Odometer/Trip Odom-

eter in the instrument cluster. Refer to “Instrument

Cluster Description” in “Understanding Your Instrument

Panel” for further information. Tighten the fuel filler cap

properly and press the odometer/trip odometer RESET

button to turn the message off. If the problem continues,

the message will appear the next time the vehicle is

started. Refer to “Onboard Diagnostic System” in “Main-

taining Your Vehicle” for further information.

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