RAM 1500 2019, User Manual

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1. Put the vehicle in park and switch the
ignition off.
2. Push the center-rear edge of the fuel filler
door (3 o'clock position) and release to
open.
3. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler
pipe, the nozzle opens and holds both
flapper doors while refueling.
4. When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off,
the fuel tank is full.
5. Keep the nozzle in the filler for five sec-
onds after nozzle clicks to allow fuel to
drain from the nozzle.
6. Remove the fuel filler nozzle.
7. To close the fuel filler door, push the
center-rear edge (3 o’clock position) of
the fuel filler door and then release. The
fuel filler door will latch closed.
NOTE:
In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent
the fuel filler door from opening. If this oc-
curs, lightly push on the fuel filler door
around the perimeter to break the ice build
up.
WARNING!
Static electricity can cause an ignition of
flammable liquid, vapor or gas in any ve-
hicle or trailer. To reduce risk of serious
injury or death when filling containers:
• Always place container on the ground
before filling.
• Keep the pump nozzle in contact with
the container when you are filling it.
WARNING!
• Use only approved containers for flam-
mable liquid.
• Do not leave container unattended while
filling.
• A static electric charge could cause a
spark and fire hazard.
Emergency Gas Can Refueling
Most gas cans will not open the flapper doors.
A funnel is provided to open the flapper doors
to allow emergency refueling with a gas can.
1. Retrieve funnel from the jack and jack
tool kit.
2. Insert funnel into same filler pipe opening
as the fuel nozzle.
3. Ensure funnel is inserted fully to hold
flapper doors open.
4. Pour fuel into funnel opening.
5. Remove funnel from filler pipe, clean off
prior to putting back in the jack and jack
tool kit.
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