Flexible fuel - if equipped, E-85 general information, Flexible fuel — if equipped – Dodge 2008 Ram Pickup 1500 User Manual

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NOTE:

Tighten the gas cap 1/4 turn until you hear one

click. This is an indication that the cap is properly
tightened.

If the gas cap is not tightened properly, the Malfunction
Indicator Light will come on, Be sure the gas cap is
tightened every time the vehicle is refueled.

WARNING!

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.

Loose Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) Message
If the vehicles diagnostic system determines that the fuel
filler cap in loose, improperly installed, or damaged, a
GASCAP message will be displayed in the instrument

cluster. Tighten the gas cap until a “clicking” sound is
heard. This is an indication that the gas cap is properly
tightened. Press the odometer reset button to turn the
message off. If the problem persists, the message will
appear the next time the vehicle is started. This might
indicate a damaged cap. If the problem is detected twice
in a row, the system will turn on the Malfunction
Indicator Light (MIL). Resolving the problem will turn
the MIL light off.

FLEXIBLE FUEL — IF EQUIPPED

E-85 General Information

The information in this section is for Flexible Fuel ve-
hicles only. These vehicles can be identified by the unique
yellow gas cap that states, Ethanol (E-85) or Unleaded
Gasoline Only. This section only covers those subjects
that are unique to these vehicles. Please refer to the other

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