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Fuel and Refueling

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Avoid inhaling fuel vapors. Inhaling fuel

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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.

WARNING: Do not overfill the fuel

tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank

may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray

and fire.

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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.

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.

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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.

FUEL QUALITY - GASOLINE

Choosing the Right Fuel

Follow these guidelines when refueling:

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Extinguish all smoking materials and

any open flames before refueling your

vehicle.

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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.

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

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Fuels containing the octane booster

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.

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.

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 181).

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.

FUEL FILLER FUNNEL

LOCATION

The fuel filler funnel is under the luggage

compartment floor covering.

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

RUNNING OUT OF FUEL

Running out of fuel can cause damage not

covered by the vehicle Warranty.

www.toptiergas.com.

If your vehicle runs out of fuel:

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.

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Add a minimum of 1.3 gal (5 L) of fuel

to restart the engine.

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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.

Do not use:

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Diesel fuel.

Fuels containing kerosene or paraffin.

Note: If your vehicle is on a steep slope,

Fuel containing more than 15% ethanol

more fuel may be required.

or E85 fuel.

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Fuels containing methanol.

Filling a Portable Fuel Container

Fuels containing metallic-based

additives, including manganese-based

compounds.

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

When refueling the vehicle fuel tank from

a fuel container, do the following:

1. Fully open the fuel filler door.

electrostatic charge build-up, which can

produce a spark, when filling an

ungrounded fuel container:

2. Fully insert the fuel filler funnel into the

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Only use an approved fuel container to

transfer fuel to your vehicle. Place the

container on the ground when filling it.

fuel filler inlet.

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Do not fill a fuel container when it is

inside your vehicle (including the cargo

area).

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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.

3. Add fuel to your vehicle from the fuel

container.

4. Remove the fuel filler funnel.

5. Fully close the fuel filler door.

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.

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.

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 139).

Note: Do not use aftermarket funnels as

they may not work with the capless fuel

system and can damage it.

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REFUELING

Refueling System Overview

Left-hand side. To open the fuel

filler door, press the center rear

edge of the fuel filler door and

then release.

Right-hand side. To open the

fuel filler door, press the center

rear edge of the fuel filler door

and then release.

Fuel filler door.

Fuel tank filler valve.

Fuel tank filler pipe.

Your vehicle does not have a fuel tank filler

cap.

Left-hand side. Pull the rear of

the fuel filler door to open it.

Right-hand side. Pull the rear of

the fuel filler door to open it.

Refueling Your Vehicle

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.

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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.

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.

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.

1. Fully open the fuel filler door.

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.

2. Select the correct fuel pump nozzle for

your vehicle.

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3. Apply the parking brake.

4. Fully open the fuel filler door.

5. Check the fuel tank filler valve for any

debris that may be restricting its

movement.

6. Remove any debris from the fuel tank

filler valve.

7. 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

139). This action should dislodge any

debris that may be preventing the fuel

tank filler valve from fully closing.

5. Operate the fuel pump nozzle within

the area shown.

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.

6. When you finish refueling slightly raise

the fuel pump nozzle and slowly

remove it.

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Advertised Capacity

7. Fully close the fuel filler door.

Do not attempt to start the engine if you

have filled the fuel tank with incorrect fuel.

Incorrect fuel use could cause damage not

covered by the vehicle Warranty. Have your

vehicle immediately checked.

The advertised capacity is the maximum

amount of fuel that you can add to the fuel

tank after running out of fuel. Included in

the advertised capacity is an empty

reserve. The empty reserve is an

Refueling System Warning(IfEquipped)

If the fuel tank filler valve does not fully

close, a message could appear in the

information display.

unspecified amount of fuel that remains

in the fuel tank when the fuel gauge

indicates empty.

Your dealer can give you advice on

improving your fuel consumption.

Message

Note: The amount of fuel in the empty

reserve varies and should not be relied upon

to increase driving range.

Check Fuel Fill Inlet

If the message appears, do the following:

Filling the Fuel Tank

1. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe

to do so and switch the engine off.

For consistent results when filling the fuel

tank:

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

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Turn the ignition off before fueling; an

inaccurate reading results if the engine

is left running.

Use the same fill rate

(low-medium-high) each time the tank

is filled.

The maximum tank capacity, during

fueling, is reached when the pump is

automatically cut off for the second

time.

Results are most accurate when the filling

method is consistent.

Fuel Economy

Your vehicle calculates fuel economy

figures through the trip computer average

fuel function. See Trip Computer (page

96).

The first 1,000 mi (1,500 km) of driving is

the break-in period of the engine. A more

accurate measurement is obtained after

2,000 mi (3,000 km).

Impacting Fuel Economy

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Incorrect tire inflation pressures.

Fully loading your vehicle.

Carrying unnecessary weight.

Adding certain accessories to your

vehicle such as bug deflectors, rollbars

or light bars, running boards and ski

racks.

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Using fuel blended with alcohol.

Fuel economy may decrease with lower

temperatures.

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Fuel economy may decrease when

driving short distances.

You may get better fuel economy when

driving on flat terrain than when driving

on hilly terrain.

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Fuel and Refueling for Your Ford Ecosport SUV 2020

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