•
Tighten the gas cap until you hear a “clicking”
sound. This is an indication that the gas cap is tight-
ened properly. The MIL in the instrument 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.
WARNING!
Static electricity can cause an ignition of flammable
liquid, vapor or gas in any vehicle 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 con-
tainer when you are filling it.
•
Use only approved containers for flammable liquid.
•
Do not leave container unattended while filling.
•
A static electric charge could cause a spark and
fire hazard.
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 por-
table 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 impurities
into the fuel system.
•
A poorly fitting fuel filler cap may cause the Mal-
function 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.
LOOSE FUEL FILLER CAP MESSAGE
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
page 85. 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.
VEHICLE LOADING
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING
(GVWR)
The GVWR is the total permissible weight of your vehicle
including driver, passengers, vehicle, options and cargo.
The label also specifies maximum capacities of front
and rear axle systems (GAWR). Total load must be lim-
ited so GVWR and front and rear GAWR are not
exceeded.
PAYLOAD
The payload of a vehicle is defined as the allowable
load weight a truck can carry, including the weight of
the driver, all passengers, options and cargo.
GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING
(GAWR)
The GAWR is the maximum permissible load on the
front and rear axles. The load must be distributed in the
cargo area so that the GAWR of each axle is not
exceeded.
Each axle GAWR is determined by the components in
the system with the lowest load carrying capacity (axle,
springs, tires or wheels). Heavier axles or suspension
components sometimes specified by purchasers for
increased durability do not necessarily increase the
vehicle's GVWR.
TIRE SIZE
The tire size on the Vehicle Certification Label repre-
sents the actual tire size on your vehicle. Replacement
tires must be equal to the load capacity of this tire size.
RIM SIZE
This is the rim size that is appropriate for the tire size
listed.
INFLATION PRESSURE
This is the cold tire inflation pressure for your vehicle
for all loading conditions up to full GAWR.
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