Get Fuel and Refueling Guide for Ford Focus 4 Door 2023

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

Follow these guidelines when refueling:

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Extinguish all smoking materials and

any open flames before refueling your

vehicle.

WARNING: Do not mix diesel with

gasoline, gasohol or alcohol. This could

cause an explosion.

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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.

WARNING: Do not use leaded

gasoline or gasoline with additives

containing other metallic compounds,

for example manganese-based. They

could damage the emission system.

Use minimum 95 octane unleaded

gasoline that meets the specification

defined by EN 228 or the equivalent

national specification.

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Note: We recommend that you only use

high quality fuel. We do not recommend the

use of aftermarket fuel additives or other

engine treatments.

Note: We do not recommend the use of

additional additives to prevent fuel waxing.

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Long-Term Storage

Most diesel fuels contain biodiesel. We

recommend that you fill the fuel tank with

fuel that does not contain biodiesel if you

intend to store your vehicle for more than

two months.

Your vehicle is suitable for use with ethanol

blends up to 10% (E5 and E10).

Note: We recommend that you only use

high quality fuel. We do not recommend the

use of aftermarket fuel additives or other

engine treatments.

FUEL QUALITY - E85

Long-Term Storage

ChoosingtheRightFuel-FlexFuel

Vehicles

Most gasoline contains ethanol. We

recommend that you fill the fuel tank with

fuel that does not contain ethanol if you

intend to store your vehicle for more than

two months.

WARNING: Do not mix diesel with

gasoline, gasohol or alcohol. This could

cause an explosion.

FUEL QUALITY - DIESEL

Do not modify the fuel system

configuration or the components in the

system. Do not replace the fuel system or

the components with parts not specially

designed to be used with E85.

WARNING: Do not mix diesel with

gasoline, gasohol or alcohol. This could

cause an explosion.

Use minimum 95 octane unleaded

gasoline that meets the specification

defined by EN 228 or the equivalent

national specification, or regular unleaded

gasoline blended with a maximum of 85%

ethanol (E85).

Use diesel that meets the specification

defined by EN 590 or the relevant national

specification.

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Your vehicle is suitable for use with

biodiesel blends up to 7% (B7).

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Do not use any fuel other than those

If you do not follow this procedure, you

may experience a minor degradation in

engine starting performance and slight

fluctuations in engine speed at idle. Until

you complete the fuel learning process,

these symptoms may continue.

recommended because they could lead to

engine damage that may not be covered

by the vehicle Warranty.

Note: We recommend that you use only

high quality fuel. Use of any fuel other than

those recommended can impair the

emission control system and cause a loss

of vehicle performance.

Long-Term Storage

Most gasoline contains ethanol. We

recommend that you fill the fuel tank with

fuel that contains low ethanol (E10) if you

intend to store your vehicle for more than

two months. Alternatively, we recommend

that you seek advice from an authorized

dealer.

Note: When using E85, your vehicle may

have higher fuel consumption.

Do not use:

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Diesel fuel.

Fuels containing methanol.

Fuels containing kerosene or paraffin.

FUEL FILLER FUNNEL

LOCATION

The fuel filler funnel is in the glove

compartment or in the spare wheel storage

tray.

Fuels containing more than 85%

ethanol or E100 fuel.

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Fuels containing metallic-based

additives, including manganese-based

compounds.

Fuels containing the octane booster

additive, methylcyclopentadienyl

manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).

RUNNING OUT OF FUEL

Leaded fuel (using leaded fuel is

Running out of fuel can cause damage not

prohibited by law).

covered by the vehicle Warranty.

Note: Flex fuel vehicles can be fueled with

If your vehicle runs out of fuel:

gasoline, ethanol or a mixture of both.

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Add a minimum of 5 L (1.1 gal) of fuel

Following a refuel, if the ethanol content

of the fuel is different than what you used

previously, we recommend that you drive

your vehicle immediately for a minimum

of 8 km (5 mi) to adapt to the change in

ethanol concentration.

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.

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Short stops do not affect the process.

Do not switch the ignition off.

Always observe speed limits and road

Note: If your vehicle is on a steep slope,

conditions.

more fuel may be required.

The engine control module needs to adapt

to the fuel in the tank, especially when

refueling more than half a tank.

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When refueling the vehicle fuel tank from

Filling a Portable Fuel Container

a fuel container, use the fuel filler funnel

included with your vehicle. See Fuel Filler

Funnel Location (page 217).

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.

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

Use the following guidelines to avoid

electrostatic charge build-up, which can

produce a spark, when filling an

ungrounded fuel container:

a fuel container, do the following:

1. Fully open the fuel filler door.

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.

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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.

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.

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REFUELING

Refueling System Overview

A

B

C

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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.

A

B

C

Fuel filler door.

Fuel tank filler valve.

Fuel tank filler pipe.

B

Your vehicle does not have a fuel tank filler

cap.

C

D

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.

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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.

A

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.

B

1. Fully open the fuel filler door.

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2. Select the correct fuel pump nozzle for

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.

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.

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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

217). 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.

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6. When you finish refueling slightly raise

the fuel pump nozzle and slowly

remove it.

FUEL CONSUMPTION

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.

We derive CO2 and fuel consumption

figures in laboratory tests according to

Regulation (EC) 715/2007 or CR (EC)

692/2008 and subsequent amendments.

They are intended as a comparison

between makes and models of vehicles.

They are not intended to represent the real

world fuel consumption you may get from

your vehicle.

Real world fuel consumption is governed

by many factors, for example driving style,

high speed driving, stop-start driving, air

conditioning usage, add-on accessories,

payload and towing.

Refueling System Warning(IfEquipped)

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:

1. 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).

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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.

See Capacities and Specifications

(page 476).

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.

Fuel Economy

Your vehicle calculates fuel economy

figures through the trip computer average

fuel function. See Trip Computer (page

147).

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

the break-in period of the engine. A more

accurate measurement is obtained after

3,000 km (2,000 mi).

Impacting Fuel Economy

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Incorrect tire inflation pressures. See

Tire Pressures (page 457).

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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. See

Fuel Quality (page 216).

Fuel economy may decrease with lower

temperatures.

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 Focus 4 Door 2023

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