Jeep COMPASS 4xe - Refueling Procedure; Refueling the Vehicle

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REFUELING THE VEHICLE
Always stop the engine before refueling.
REFUELING PROCEDURE
To refuel proceed as follows:
 switch off the engine and set the
automatic transmission lever to "Park"
("P");
 as soon as the fuel flap unlock button
(A)fig.80 (left-hand drive versions) or
(B)fig.81 (right-hand drive versions)
is pressed, with the automatic
transmission lever in "Park" ("P"),
actions are taken to depressurize the
fuel tank (during this procedure a
dedicated message will appear on the
instrument panel display);
 when the depressurization operations
are completed, it will be possible
to refuel (during this procedure a
dedicated message will appear on
the instrument panel display). The
depressurisation procedure is usually
quite fast. it could last up to 15-20
seconds in case of high ambient
temperatures. The fuel flap is then
unlocked and opened (if necessary,
finish opening manually and then
refuel);
 when refueling is complete, close the
fuel flap. If the flap is not closed, a
dedicated message will appear on the
instrument panel display indicating
the need to close the flap;
 insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel
inlet and proceed with refueling: a
dedicated message will appear on
the instrument panel display when
refueling is possible;
 when the fuel nozzle "clicks" or shuts
off, before removing the nozzle, wait
for at least 10 seconds in order for the
fuel to flow inside the tank;
 then remove the nozzle from the filler
and close the fuel flap.
80 J0B6049E
81 J0B6074E