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loss of coordination, and other symptoms which
could interfere with your ability to safely
operate your vehicle. To the extent possible,
avoid breathing vapors while refueling. If fuel
vapors are inhaled in excessive quantities, move
the victim to fresh air and seek medical
attention.
Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through
the skin. When refueling, be careful not to
splash fuel on yourself or your clothing. If fuel
is splashed on the skin, promptly remove
contaminated clothing and wash the skin
thoroughly with soap and water.
Fuels can cause severe eye irritation and possibly
eye damage. If fuel is splashed in the eyes,
remove contact lenses (if worn), flush with large
amounts of water for 15 minutes, and seek
medical attention.
You should be particularly careful if you are
taking the medication “Antabuse” or other forms
of disulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism.
There is a possibility that breathing the vapors
of a gasoline-methanol blend, or skin contact
with such a blend, may cause the same kind of
adverse reaction as drinking an alcoholic
beverage. In sensitive individuals, serious
personal injury or sickness could result. Consult
a physician promptly if you experience an
adverse reaction.
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Filling the fuel tank
R
WARNING
Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure
in an overfilled tank may cause leakage
and lead to fuel spray and fire.
To fill the fuel tank properly:
NOTE:
Extinguish all lit cigarettes, other
smoking materials, and any open
flames before fueling your vehicle.
1.
Remove the fuel cap by following the
instructions above under
Removing the Fuel
Cap
in this chapter. Proceed to add fuel to
the tank only if your vehicle is on level
ground.
2.
Make sure that you pump unleaded fuel and
put the nozzle all the way inside the fuel
filler pipe.
3.
If you spill any fuel on the body of your
vehicle, clean it off immediately. The fuel
may dull or soften the paint if you do not
wash it off.
4.
Replace the fuel cap completely when you
are finished. Turn it clockwise 1/4 turn until
it is tight. It will click when it is fully
tightened.
Running Out of Fuel
If your vehicle runs out of fuel, try to stop on
level ground away from traffic. Add at least two
gallons (8 liters) of fuel to start your vehicle
again. If your vehicle is not on level ground,
you may need as much as five gallons (20 liters)
of fuel to start it.
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You may need to crank the engine several times
before the fuel system starts to pump fuel from
the tank to the engine.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is an estimate of the efficiency of
your vehicle and can be calculated as Miles Per
Gallon (MPG) or Liters Per 100 Kilometers
(L/100K).
Do not calculate fuel economy during your
vehicle’s break-in period. This would not be an
accurate estimate of how much fuel your vehicle
will normally use.
To calculate fuel economy:
1.
Fill the tank completely and record the inital
odometer reading.
2.
Every time you buy fuel record the
amount (in gallons or liters) purchased.
3.
After at least three to five tankfuls, fill the
fuel tank and record the final odometer
reading.
4.
Use these equations to calculate your fuel
economy.
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English: MPG = (total miles)/(gallons used).
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Metric: L/100K = (liters used) x 100/(total
kilometers)
Comparisons With EPA Fuel Economy
Estimates
EPA fuel economy figures are obtained from
laboratory tests under simulated road conditions
and may not reflect the actual conditions you
experience or your style of driving. The EPA
fuel economy estimate is not a guarantee that
you will achieve the fuel economy shown.
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Improving Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is affected by a number of
variables which can reduce efficiency. You can
improve fuel economy by understanding these
variables and minimizing their effect.
The following decrease fuel economy:
❑
Lack of regular, scheduled maintenance
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Driving with your foot on the brake
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Sudden stops
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Excessive speed
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Extended engine idling
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Heavy loads
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Underinflated tires
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Extended use of the A/C, defroster, rear
window defroster and other accessories
❑
Aftermarket add-ons such as bike, ski or
luggage racks, bug deflectors, etc.
Engine Oil Recommendations
We recommend using Motorcraft oil or an
equivalent oil meeting Ford Specification
ESE-M2C153-E and displaying the American
Petroleum Institute CERTIFICATION MARK on
the front of the container.
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