Ford Bronco Sport (2022 year). Manual in english

CUP HOLDERS

CUP HOLDER PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

Use caution when

stowing items or hot drinks in the cup
holders. Items could become loose or
spill during hard braking, acceleration or
crashes. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury.

GLOVE COMPARTMENT

OPENING THE GLOVE
COMPARTMENT

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Pull the latch to the left to open.

UNDER SEAT STORAGE

LOCATING THE UNDER SEAT
STORAGE COMPARTMENT

Rear Under Seat Storage

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Push the latch and lift the seat cushion to
access the storage compartment.

Note:

For proper operation, keep the under

seat storage rubber bin in place when the
vehicle is in motion.

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GLASSES HOLDER

LOCATING THE GLASSES HOLDER

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The glasses holder is in the overhead
console. Press near the rear edge of the
door to open.

MAP POCKET

LOCATING THE MAP POCKET

A zipper map pocket and MOLLE system
are on the backs of the front seats.

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Zipper map pocket.

MOLLE system.

Note:

The recommended load for the

overall system should not exceed 5 lb
(2.2 kg).

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GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNING:

Extended idling at high

engine speeds can produce very high
temperatures in the engine and exhaust
system, creating the risk of fire or other
damage.

WARNING:

Do not park, idle or

drive your vehicle on dry grass or other
dry ground cover. The emission system
heats up the engine compartment and
exhaust system, creating the risk of fire.

WARNING:

Do not start the engine

in a closed garage or in other enclosed
areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic.
Always open the garage door before you
start the engine.

WARNING:

Exhaust leaks may

result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger
compartment. If you smell exhaust
fumes inside your vehicle, have your
vehicle inspected immediately. Do not
drive if you smell exhaust fumes.

If you disconnect the battery, your vehicle
may exhibit some unusual driving
characteristics for approximately 5 mi
(8 km) after you reconnect it. This is
because the engine management system
must realign itself with the engine. You
can disregard any unusual driving
characteristics during this period.

The powertrain control system meets all
Canadian interference-causing equipment
standard requirements regulating the
impulse electrical field or radio noise.

When you start the engine, avoid pressing
the accelerator pedal before and during
operation. Only use the accelerator pedal
when you have difficulty starting the
engine.

IGNITION SWITCH

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(off) - The ignition is off.

Note:

When you switch the ignition off and

leave your vehicle, do not leave your key in
the ignition. This could cause your vehicle
battery to lose charge.

(accessory) - Allows the electrical

accessories, such as the radio, to operate
while the engine is not running.

Note:

Do not leave the ignition key in this

position for too long. This could cause your
vehicle battery to lose charge.

(on) - All electrical circuits are

operational and the warning lamps and
indicators illuminate.

III

(start) - cranks the engine.

KEYLESS STARTING

(IF EQUIPPED)

Note:

The keyless starting system may not

function if the key is close to metal objects
or electronic devices such as cellular phones

Note:

A valid key must be located inside

your vehicle to switch the ignition on and
start the engine.

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Ignition Modes

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The keyless starting system has three
modes:

Off:

Turns the ignition off.

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Without applying the brake pedal,
press and release the button once
when the ignition is in the on mode, or
when the engine is running but the
vehicle is not moving.

On:

All electrical circuits are operational

and the warning lamps and indicators
illuminate.

•

Without applying the brake pedal,
press and release the button once.

Start:

Starts the engine.

•

Press the brake pedal, and then press
and hold the button until the engine
starts.

STARTING A GASOLINE
ENGINE

When you start the engine, the idle speed
increases. This helps to warm up the
engine. If the engine idle speed does not
slow down, have your vehicle checked by
an authorized dealer.

Before starting the engine, check the
following:
•

Make sure all occupants fasten their
seatbelts.

•

Make sure the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.

•

Make sure the parking brake is on.

•

Make sure the transmission is in park
(P).

Vehicles with an Ignition Key

Note:

Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

Fully press the brake pedal.

2. Turn the key to the start position to

start your vehicle.

Note:

The engine may continue cranking

for up to 15 seconds or until it starts.

Note:

If you cannot start the engine on the

first try, wait for a short period and try again.

Vehicles with Keyless Start

Note:

Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

Fully press the brake pedal.

2. Press the push button ignition switch

until the engine starts.

The system does not function if:
•

The passive key frequencies are
jammed.

•

The key battery has no charge.

If you are unable to start your vehicle, do
the following:

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Place the key in the middle of the tray
as shown.

2. With the key in this position, press the

brake pedal, then press the push
button ignition switch to switch the
ignition on and start your vehicle.

Fast Restart

The fast restart feature allows you to
restart your vehicle within 20 seconds of
switching it off, even if it does not detect
a valid passive key.

Within 20 seconds of switching the engine
off, press the brake pedal and press the
push button ignition switch. After 20
seconds, you can no longer start your
vehicle if it does not detect a valid passive
key.

Once your vehicle starts, it remains running
until you press the push button ignition
switch, even if your vehicle does not detect
a valid passive key. If you open and close
a door while your vehicle is running, the
system searches for a valid passive key.
You cannot start your vehicle if the system
does not detect a valid passive key within
20 seconds.

Failure to Start

If you cannot start your vehicle after three
attempts, wait 10 seconds and do the
following:

Fully press the brake pedal.

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Shift into park (P).

4. Fully press the accelerator pedal and

hold it there.

5. Attempt to start your vehicle and wait

until the engine stops cranking.

6. Release the accelerator pedal.

Start the engine.

Automatic Engine Shutdown

For vehicles with a keyless ignition, this
automatically shuts down your vehicle if
it has been idling for an extended period.
The ignition also turns off to save battery
power. Before your vehicle shuts down, a
message appears in the information
display showing a timer counting down. If
you do not intervene within 30 seconds,
your vehicle shuts down. Another message
appears in the information display to
inform you that your vehicle has shut down
to save fuel. Start your vehicle as normal.

Automatic Engine Shutdown Override

You can stop the shutdown, or reset the
timer at any point before the 30 second
countdown expires by doing any of the
following:
•

Interacting with your vehicle, for
example, pressing the brake or
accelerator pedal.

•

Use the vehicle settings on the
touchscreen to switch 30min Max Idle
on or off.

•

Pressing the OK or RESET button to
temporarily switch the feature off for
the current ignition cycle only.

Note:

You cannot permanently switch off

the automatic shutdown. When you switch
it off temporarily, it turns on at the next
ignition cycle.

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Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Stationary

Vehicles with an Ignition Key

Shift into park (P).

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Turn the key to the off position.

Vehicles with Keyless Start

Shift into park (P).

2. Apply the parking brake.

3. Press the push button ignition switch.

Note:

The ignition, all electrical circuits, and

all warning lamps and indicators turn off.

Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Moving

WARNING:

Switching off the

engine when your vehicle is still moving
results in a significant decrease in
braking assistance. Higher effort is
required to apply the brakes and to stop
your vehicle. A significant decrease in
steering assistance could also occur. The
steering does not lock, but higher effort
could be required to steer your vehicle.
When you switch the ignition off, some
electrical circuits, for example airbags,
also turn off. If you unintentionally switch
the ignition off, shift into neutral (N) and
restart the engine.

Vehicles with an Ignition Key

Switch the ignition off.

2. Shift into neutral and use the brakes to

bring your vehicle to a safe stop.

3. When your vehicle stops, shift into park

(P).

4. Apply the parking brake.

Vehicles with Keyless Start

Press and hold the push button ignition
switch, or press it three times within
two seconds.

2. Shift into neutral and use the brakes to

bring your vehicle to a safe stop.

3. When your vehicle stops, shift into park

(P).

4. Apply the parking brake.

Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes

WARNING:

Exhaust leaks may

Important Ventilating Information

If you stop your vehicle and then leave the
engine idling for long periods, we
recommend that you do one of the
following:
•

Open the windows at least 1 in (3 cm).

•

Set your climate control to outside air.

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

(IF

EQUIPPED)

WARNING:

Failure to follow engine

block heater instructions could result in
property damage or serious personal
injury.

WARNING:

Do not use your heater

with ungrounded electrical systems or
two-pronged adapters. There is a risk of
electrical shock.

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WARNING:

Do not fully close the

hood, or allow it to drop under its own
weight when using the engine block
heater. This could damage the power
cable and may cause an electrical short
resulting in fire, injury and property
damage.

Note:

The heater is most effective when

outdoor temperatures are below 0°F
(-18°C).

The heater acts as a starting aid by
warming the engine coolant. This allows
the climate control system to respond
quickly. The equipment includes a heater
element, installed in the engine block and
a wire harness. You can connect the
system to a grounded 120-volt AC
electrical source.

We recommend that you do the following
for a safe and correct operation:
•

Use a 16-gauge outdoor extension cord
that is product certified by
Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) or
Canadian Standards Association
(CSA). This extension cord must be
suitable for use outdoors, in cold
temperatures, and be clearly marked
Suitable for Use with Outdoor
Appliances. Do not use an indoor
extension cord outdoors. This could
result in an electric shock or become a
fire hazard.

•

Use as short an extension cord as
possible.

•

Do not use multiple extension cords.

•

Make sure that when in operation, the
extension cord plug and heater cord
plug connections are free and clear of
water. This could cause an electric
shock or fire.

•

If the block heater cord is under the
hood, Do Not remove the wiring from
its original location. Do Not close the
hood on the extension wiring.

•

Make sure your vehicle is parked in a
clean area, clear of combustibles.

•

Make sure the heater, heater cord and
extension cord are firmly connected.

•

Check for heat anywhere in the
electrical hookup once the system has
been operating for approximately 30
minutes.

•

Make sure the system is unplugged and
properly stowed before starting and
driving your vehicle. Make sure the
protective cover seals the prongs of the
block heater cord plug when not in use.

•

Make sure the heater system is
checked for proper operation before
winter.

Using the Engine Block Heater

Make sure the receptacle terminals are
clean and dry prior to use. Clean them with
a dry cloth if necessary.

The heater uses 0.4 to 1.0 kilowatt-hours
of energy per hour of use. The system does
not have a thermostat. It achieves
maximum temperature after
approximately three hours of operation.
Using the heater longer than three hours
does not improve system performance and
unnecessarily uses electricity.

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AUTO-START-STOP

The system helps reduce fuel consumption
by automatically shutting off and restarting
the engine while your vehicle is stopped.
The engine restarts when you release the
brake pedal. Your vehicle may restart in
some situations, for example:

•

To maintain interior comfort.

•

To recharge the battery.

Note:

Power assist steering is turned off

when the engine is off.

WARNING:

Apply the parking

brake, shift into park (P), switch the
ignition off and remove the key before
you open the hood or have any service
or repair work completed. If you do not
switch the ignition off, the engine could
restart at any time. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.

WARNING:

The system may

require the engine to automatically
restart when the auto-start-stop
indicator illuminates green or flashes
amber. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury.

The Auto-Start-Stop system status is
available at a glance within the information
display. See

Information Displays

(page

102).

Enabling Auto-Start-Stop

The system is enabled every time you start
your vehicle if the following conditions are
met:

•

You do not press the Auto-Start-Stop
button.

•

Your vehicle exceeds an initial speed
of 3 mph (5 km/h) after the vehicle
initially starts.

•

Your vehicle is stopped.

•

Your foot is on the brake pedal.

•

The transmission is in drive (D).

•

The driver door is closed.

•

There is adequate brake vacuum.

•

The interior compartment has cooled
or warmed to an acceptable level.

•

The front windshield defroster is off.

•

The steering wheel is not being turned.

•

The vehicle is not on a steep road
slope.

•

The battery is within optimal operating
conditions, such as battery state of
charge and temperature in range.

•

The engine coolant is at operating
temperature.

•

Your vehicle is not being driven at a
high altitude.

•

The ambient temperature is moderate.

The green Auto-Start-Stop
indicator light on the instrument
cluster illuminates to indicate

when the automatic engine stop occurs.

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If the instrument cluster has a
grey Auto-Start-Stop indicator
light, it illuminates when

automatic engine stop is not available due
to one of the above noted conditions not
being met.

Automatic Engine Restart

Any of the following conditions results in
an automatic restart of the engine if:

•

You remove your foot from the brake
pedal.

•

You press the accelerator pedal.

•

You press the accelerator and the
brake pedal at the same time.

•

The driver seatbelt becomes
unfastened or the driver door is ajar.

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•

Your vehicle is moving.

•

The interior compartment does not
meet customer comfort when air
conditioning or heat is on.

•

Fogging of the windows could occur
and the air conditioning is on.

•

The battery is not within optimal
operating conditions.

•

You exceed the maximum engine off
time.

•

You press the Auto-Start-Stop button
while the engine is stopped.

•

The heated windshield is turned on.

Any of the following conditions could result
in an automatic restart of the engine if:

•

The blower fan speed increases or the
climate control temperature changes.

•

You plug in or switch on an electrical
accessory.

Disabling Auto-Start-Stop

Press the Auto-Start-Stop button on the
instrument panel to switch the system off.
The button illuminates. The system
deactivates for the current ignition cycle
only. Press the button again to restore the
Auto-Start-Stop function.

If your vehicle is in an Auto-Start-Stop
state and you shift the transmission to
reverse without pressing the brake, a
message appears telling you to press the
brake. Press the brake pedal within 60
seconds, or shift into park (P) and
manually restart your vehicle.

Note:

If the Shift to P, Restart Engine

message appears and the amber
Auto-Start-Stop indicator light is flashing,
automatic restart is not available. Manually
restart your vehicle. See

Information

Displays

(page 102).

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

Do not overfill the fuel

tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank
may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray
and fire.

WARNING:

The fuel system may

be under pressure. If you hear a hissing
sound near the fuel filler inlet, do not
refuel until the sound stops. Otherwise,
fuel may spray out, which could cause
serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Fuels can cause serious

injury or death if misused or mishandled.

WARNING:

Fuel may contain

benzene, which is a cancer-causing
agent.

WARNING:

When refueling always

shut the engine off and never allow
sparks or open flames near the fuel tank
filler valve. Never smoke or use a cell
phone while refueling. Fuel vapor is
extremely hazardous under certain
conditions. Avoid inhaling excess fumes.

Follow these guidelines when refueling:
•

Extinguish all smoking materials and
any open flames before refueling your
vehicle.

•

Always switch the engine off before
refueling.

•

Automotive fuels can be harmful or
fatal if swallowed. Fuel is highly toxic
and if swallowed can cause death or
permanent injury. If fuel is swallowed
immediately call a physician, even if no
symptoms are immediately apparent.
The toxic effects of fuel may not be
apparent for hours.

•

Avoid inhaling fuel vapors. Inhaling fuel
vapor can lead to eye and respiratory
tract irritation. In severe cases,
excessive or prolonged breathing of
fuel vapor can cause serious illness and
permanent injury.

•

Avoid getting fuel in your eyes. If you
splash fuel in your eyes, immediately
remove contact lenses (if worn), flush
with water for 15 minutes and seek
medical attention. Failure to seek
proper medical attention could lead to
permanent injury.

•

Fuels can be harmful if absorbed
through the skin. If you splash fuel on
your skin, clothing or both, promptly
remove contaminated clothing and
thoroughly wash your skin with soap
and water. Repeated or prolonged skin
contact causes skin irritation.

•

Be particularly careful if you are taking
Antabuse or other forms of Disulfiram
for the treatment of alcoholism.
Breathing fuel vapors could cause an
adverse reaction, serious personal
injury or sickness. Immediately call a
physician if you experience any adverse
reactions.

FUEL QUALITY

Choosing the Right Fuel

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Your vehicle is designed to operate on
regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum
pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.

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Some fuel stations, particularly those in
high altitude areas, offer fuels posted as
regular unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating below 87. The use of these fuels
could result in engine damage that will not
be covered by the vehicle warranty.

For best overall vehicle and engine
performance, premium fuel with an octane
rating of 91 or higher is recommended. The
performance gained by using premium fuel
is most noticeable in hot weather as well
as other conditions, for example when
towing a trailer. See

Towing

(page 245).

Do not be concerned if the engine
sometimes knocks lightly. However, if the
engine knocks heavily while using fuel with
the recommended octane rating, contact
an authorized dealer to prevent any engine
damage.

We recommend Top Tier detergent
gasolines, where available to help minimize
engine deposits and maintain optimal
vehicle and engine performance. For
additional information, refer to
www.toptiergas.com.

Note:

Use of any fuel for which the vehicle

was not designed can impair the emission
control system, cause loss of vehicle
performance, and cause damage to the
engine which may not be covered by the
vehicle Warranty.

Do not use:
•

Diesel fuel.

•

Fuels containing kerosene or paraffin.

•

Fuel containing more than 15% ethanol
or E85 fuel.

•

Fuels containing methanol.

•

Fuels containing metallic-based
additives, including manganese-based
compounds.

•

Fuels containing the octane booster
additive, methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).

•

Leaded fuel, using leaded fuel is
prohibited by law.

The use of fuels with metallic compounds
such as methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (commonly known
as MMT), which is a manganese-based
fuel additive, will impair engine
performance and affect the emission
control system.

FUEL FILLER FUNNEL
LOCATION

The fuel filler funnel is under the luggage
compartment floor covering.

RUNNING OUT OF FUEL

Running out of fuel can cause damage not
covered by the vehicle Warranty.

If your vehicle runs out of fuel:
•

Add a minimum of 1.3 gal (5 L) of fuel
to restart the engine.

•

You may need to switch the ignition
from off to on several times after
refueling to allow the fuel system to
pump the fuel from the tank to the
engine. When restarting, cranking time
takes a few seconds longer than
normal.

Note:

If your vehicle is on a steep slope,

more fuel may be required.

Filling a Portable Fuel Container

WARNING:

Flow of fuel through a

fuel pump nozzle can produce static
electricity. This can cause a fire if you are
filling an ungrounded fuel container.

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Use the following guidelines to avoid
electrostatic charge build-up, which can
produce a spark, when filling an
ungrounded fuel container:
•

Only use an approved fuel container to
transfer fuel to your vehicle. Place the
container on the ground when filling it.

•

Do not fill a fuel container when it is
inside your vehicle (including the cargo
area).

•

Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact
with the fuel container when filling it.

•

Do not use a device that holds the fuel
pump nozzle lever in the fill position.

Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container

WARNING:

Do not insert the nozzle

of a fuel container or an aftermarket
funnel into the fuel filler neck. This may
damage the fuel system filler neck or its
seal and cause fuel to run onto the
ground.

WARNING:

Do not try to pry open

or push open the capless fuel system
with foreign objects. This could damage
the fuel system and its seal and cause
injury to you or others.

WARNING:

Do not dispose of fuel

in the household refuse or the public
sewage system. Use an authorized waste
disposal facility.

When refueling the vehicle fuel tank from
a fuel container, use the fuel filler funnel
included with your vehicle. See

Fuel Filler

Funnel Location

(page 163).

Note:

Do not use aftermarket funnels as

they may not work with the capless fuel
system and can damage it.

When refueling the vehicle fuel tank from
a fuel container, do the following:

Fully open the fuel filler door.

2. Fully insert the fuel filler funnel into the

fuel filler inlet.

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3. Add fuel to your vehicle from the fuel

container.

4. Remove the fuel filler funnel.

5. Fully close the fuel filler door.

6. Clean the fuel filler funnel and place it

back in your vehicle or correctly dispose
of it.

Note:

Extra funnels can be purchased from

an authorized dealer if you choose to
dispose of the funnel.

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REFUELING

Refueling System Overview

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Fuel filler door.

Fuel tank filler valve.

Fuel tank filler pipe.

Your vehicle does not have a fuel tank filler
cap.

Refueling Your Vehicle

WARNING:

When refueling always

WARNING:

The fuel system may

be under pressure. If you hear a hissing
sound near the fuel filler inlet, do not
refuel until the sound stops. Otherwise,
fuel may spray out, which could cause
serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not pry open the

fuel tank filler valve. This could damage
the fuel system. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in fire, personal
injury or death.

WARNING:

Do not remove the fuel

pump nozzle from its fully inserted
position when refueling.

WARNING:

Stop refueling when

the fuel pump nozzle automatically
shuts off for the first time. Failure to
follow this will fill the expansion space
in the fuel tank and could lead to fuel
overflowing.

WARNING:

Do not overfill the fuel

tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank
may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray
and fire.

WARNING:

Wait at least five

seconds before removing the fuel pump
nozzle to allow any residual fuel to drain
into the fuel tank.

Fully open the fuel filler door.

2. Select the correct fuel pump nozzle for

your vehicle.

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3. Insert the fuel pump nozzle up to the

first notch on the nozzle A. Keep the
fuel pump nozzle resting on the fuel
tank filler pipe.

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4. Hold the fuel pump nozzle in position

B when refueling. Holding the fuel
pump nozzle in position A can affect
the flow of fuel and shut off the fuel
pump nozzle before the fuel tank is full.

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5. Operate the fuel pump nozzle within

the area shown.

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6. When the pump shuts off, wait 5

seconds then slightly raise the fuel
pump nozzle and slowly remove it.

Fully close the fuel filler door.

Do not attempt to start the engine if you
fill the fuel tank with incorrect fuel.
Incorrect fuel use could cause damage the
vehicle Warranty may not cover. Have your
vehicle immediately checked.

Refueling System Warning

(If Equipped)

If the fuel tank filler valve does not fully
close, a message could appear in the
information display.

Message

Check Fuel Fill Inlet

If the message appears, do the following:

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Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so and switch the engine off.

2. Shift into park (P) or neutral (N).

3. Apply the parking brake.

4. Fully open the fuel filler door.

5. Check the fuel tank filler valve for any

debris that could be restricting its
movement.

6. Remove any debris from the fuel tank

filler valve.

Fully insert a fuel pump nozzle or the
fuel filler funnel provided with your
vehicle into the fuel filler pipe. See

Fuel Filler Funnel Location

(page

163). This action should dislodge any
debris that could be preventing the fuel
tank filler valve from fully closing.

8. Remove the fuel pump nozzle or fuel

filler funnel from the fuel filler pipe.

9. Fully close the fuel filler door.

Note:

The message may not immediately

reset. If the message continues to appear
and a warning lamp illuminates, have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Advertised Capacity

The advertised capacity is the maximum
amount of fuel that you can add to the fuel
tank when the fuel gauge indicates empty.

In addition, the fuel tank contains an empty
reserve. The empty reserve is an
unspecified amount of fuel that remains
in the fuel tank when the fuel gauge
indicates empty.

Note:

The amount of fuel in the empty

reserve varies and should not be relied upon
to increase driving range.

Calculating Fuel Economy

Your vehicle calculates fuel economy
figures through the trip computer average
fuel function. See

Information Displays

(page 102).

The first 1,000 mi (1,600 km) of driving is
the break-in period of the vehicle.
Resetting average fuel in your trip
computer after 2,000–3,000 mi
(3,200–4,800 km) provides a more
accurate measurement.

Conditions Influencing Fuel Efficiency

See

Driving Economically

(page 258).

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EMISSION LAW

WARNING:

Do not remove or alter

the original equipment floor covering or
insulation between it and the metal floor
of the vehicle. The floor covering and
insulation protect occupants of the
vehicle from the engine and exhaust
system heat and noise. On vehicles with
no original equipment floor covering
insulation, do not carry passengers in a
manner that permits prolonged skin
contact with the metal floor. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in
fire or personal injury.

U.S. federal laws and certain state laws
prohibit removing or rendering inoperative
emission control system components.
Similar federal or provincial laws may
apply in Canada. We do not approve of any
vehicle modification without first
determining applicable laws.

Tampering with emissions
control systems including
related sensors or the Diesel

Exhaust Fluid system can result in reduced
engine power and the illumination of the
service engine soon light.

Tampering With a Noise Control
System

Federal laws prohibit the following acts:
•

Removal or rendering inoperative by
any person other than for purposes of
maintenance.

•

Repair or replacement of any device or
element of the design incorporated into
a new vehicle for the purpose of noise
control prior to its sale or delivery to
the ultimate purchaser or while it is in
use.

•

The use of the vehicle after any person
removes or renders inoperative any
device or element of the design.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
may presume to constitute tampering as
follows:
•

Removal of hood blanket, fender apron
absorbers, fender apron barriers,
underbody noise shields or acoustically
absorptive material.

•

Tampering or rendering inoperative the
engine speed governor, to allow engine
speed to exceed manufacturer
specifications.

If the engine does not start, runs rough,
experiences a decrease in engine
performance, experiences excess fuel
consumption or produces excessive
exhaust smoke, check for the following:
•

A plugged or disconnected air inlet
system hose.

•

A plugged engine air filter element.

•

Water in the fuel filter and water
separator.

•

A clogged fuel filter.

•

Contaminated fuel.

•

Air in the fuel system, due to loose
connections.

•

An open or pinched sensor hose.

•

Incorrect engine oil level.

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