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Loose fuel filler cap message, Vehicle loading, Vehicle certification label – Dodge 2010 Grand Caravan User Manual

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

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, improperly installed, or damaged, a
“gASCAP” message will display in the odometer or a
“CHECK GASCAP” message will be displayed in the
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). Refer to
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center” in “Understand-
ing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Tighten the fuel filler cap until a “clicking” sound is heard.
This is an indication that the fuel filler cap is properly
tightened. Refer to “Onboard Diagnostic System” in
“Maintaining Your Vehicle” for further information.

If the problem continues, the message will appear the
next time the vehicle is started. See your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.

VEHICLE LOADING

As required by National Highway Traffic Safety Admin-
istration regulations, your vehicle has a certification label
affixed to the driver’s side door or B-Pillar.

If seats are removed for carrying cargo, do not exceed the
specified GVWR and GAWR.

Vehicle Certification Label

Your vehicle has a Vehicle Certification Label attached to
the driver’s door B-Pillar.

The label contains the following information:

• Name of manufacturer
• Month and year of manufacture
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
• Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) — Front
• Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) — Rear

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