Engine; Emergency Fuel Filler Door Release - Jeep COMPASS Information Manual

REFUELING THE VEHICLE — GASOLINE

ENGINE

The Capless Fuel System uses a flapper placed
at the filler pipe of the fuel tank; it opens and
closes automatically upon insertion/extraction
of the fuel nozzle. In certain countries, the
Capless Fuel System is designed so that it
prevents the filling of an incorrect type of fuel.
1. Unlock the fuel filler door by pushing the
unlock button on the key fob or the unlock
button on the driver-side door trim panel.
2. Open the fuel filler door by pushing on the
outer edge of the fuel door.
3. There is no fuel filler cap. A flapper door
inside the pipe seals the system.
4. Insert the fuel nozzle fully into the filler pipe;
the nozzle opens and holds the flapper door
while refueling.
5. Fill the vehicle with fuel, and when the fuel
nozzle "clicks" or shuts off, the fuel tank is
full.
6. Wait 10 seconds before removing the fuel
nozzle to allow fuel to drain from nozzle.
7. Remove the fuel nozzle and close the fuel
door.
NOTE:
In certain cold conditions, ice may prevent the
fuel door from opening. If this occurs, lightly
push on the fuel door to break the ice build-up
and re-release the fuel door using the inside
release button. Do not pry on the door.
WARNING!
Never have any smoking materials lit in or
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near the vehicle when the fuel door is open
or the tank is being filled.
STARTING AND OPERATING
WARNING! (Continued)
Never add fuel when the engine is running.

This is in violation of most countries regula-
tions and may cause the "Malfunction Indi-
cator Light" to turn on.
A fire may result if fuel is pumped into a

portable container that is inside of a
vehicle. You could be burned. Always place
fuel containers on the ground while filling.
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MERGENCY
R
ELEASE
If you are unable to open the fuel filler door, use
the fuel filler door emergency release.
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove package tray (if equipped).
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UEL ILLER OOR