RAM 2500 2021, Owner'S Manual

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Fuel Filler Cap
NOTE:
When removing the fuel filler cap, lay the cap
tether in the hook, located on the fuel filler door.
NOTE:

When the fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the
fuel tank is full.

Tighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking”
sound. This is an indication that the gas cap
is tightened properly. The MIL in the instru -
ment cluster may turn on if the gas cap is not
secured properly. Make sure that the gas cap
is tightened each time the vehicle is refueled.
L
OOSE
F
UEL
F
ILLER
C
AP
M
ESSAGE
If the vehicle diagnostic system
determines that the fuel filler cap is
loose, improperly installed, or
damaged, a loose gASCAP indicator
will display in the instrument cluster telltale
display area
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page 111. Tighten the fuel filler
cap properly and push the RIGHT button to turn
off the message. If the problem continues, the
message will appear the next time the vehicle is
started.
WARNING!

Never have any smoking materials lit in or
near the vehicle when the gas cap is
removed or the tank is being filled.

Never add fuel to the vehicle when the
engine is running.

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.
CAUTION!

Damage to the fuel system or emissions
control system could result from using an
improper fuel tank filler tube cap.

A poorly fitting fuel filler cap could let impu -
rities into the fuel system.

A poorly fitting fuel filler cap may cause the
“Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)” to turn
on.

To avoid fuel spillage and overfilling, do not
“top off” the fuel tank after filling. When the
fuel nozzle “clicks” or shuts off, the fuel
tank is full.
WARNING!

Always place container on the ground
before filling.

Keep the pump nozzle in contact with the
container when you are filling it.

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.
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