Get Fuel and Refueling Guide for Ford Kuga SUV 2020

Fuel and Refueling

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Automotive fuels can be harmful or

FUEL AND REFUELING

PRECAUTIONS

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 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 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.

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.

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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.

WARNING: Read and follow all the

instructions on the pump island.

Follow these guidelines when refueling:

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Extinguish all smoking materials and

any open flames before refueling your

vehicle.

FUEL QUALITY

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Switch the engine off before refueling.

SELECTING THE CORRECT FUEL -

DIESEL

Use diesel that meets the specification

defined by EN 590 or the relevant national

specification.

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SELECTING THE CORRECT FUEL -

E85/FULL HYBRID ELECTRIC

VEHICLE (FHEV)

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.

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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).

Your vehicle is suitable for use with

biodiesel blends up to 7% (B7).

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.

SELECTING THE CORRECT FUEL -

GASOLINE

Use minimum 95 octane unleaded

gasoline that meets the specification

defined by EN 228 or the equivalent

national specification.

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Do not use any fuel other than those

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.

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Note: When using E85, your vehicle may

have higher fuel consumption.

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.

SWITCHING BETWEEN E85 AND

GASOLINE - FULL HYBRID

ELECTRIC VEHICLE (FHEV)

We do not recommend repeatedly

alternating between E85 and gasoline. If

you switch from using E85 to gasoline, or

from gasoline to E85, add as much fuel as

possible, at least half a tank.

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Drive your vehicle immediately for a

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Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact

minimum of 8 km (5 mi) to allow it to

adapt to the change in ethanol

concentration. 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.

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

If you use E85 exclusively, we recommend

that you fill the fuel tank with minimum 95

octane unleaded gasoline defined by EN

228 or the equivalent national specification

at each scheduled oil change.

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.

LOCATING THE FUEL FILLER

FUNNEL

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.

The fuel filler funnel is under the luggage

compartment floor covering.

RUNNING OUT OF FUEL

WARNING: Do not dispose of fuel

in the household refuse or the public

sewage system. Use an authorized waste

disposal facility.

FILLING A PORTABLE FUEL

CONTAINER

When refueling the vehicle fuel tank from

a fuel container, use the fuel filler funnel

included with your vehicle. See Locating

the Fuel Filler Funnel (page 190).

Note: Do not use aftermarket funnels as

they may not work with the capless fuel

system and can damage it.

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.

Use the following guidelines to avoid

electrostatic charge build-up, which can

produce a spark, when filling an

ungrounded fuel container:

When refueling the vehicle fuel tank from

a fuel container, do the following:

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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.

1. Fully open the fuel filler door.

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Do not fill a fuel container when it is

inside your vehicle (including the cargo

area).

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REFUELING

REFUELING SYSTEM OVERVIEW

A

B

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C

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2. Fully insert the fuel filler funnel into the

fuel filler inlet.

A

B

C

Fuel filler door.

Fuel tank filler valve.

Fuel tank filler pipe.

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: If your vehicle runs out of fuel add a

minimum of 5 L (1.1 gal) of fuel to restart

the engine.

Note: 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.

REFUELING YOUR VEHICLE -

EXCLUDING: PLUG-IN HYBRID

ELECTRIC VEHICLE (PHEV)

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.

Note: Extra funnels can be purchased from

an authorized dealer if you choose to

dispose of the funnel.

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: 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.

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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.

WARNING: Wait at least five

seconds before removing the fuel pump

nozzle to allow any residual fuel to drain

into the fuel tank.

A

WARNING: Read and follow all the

instructions on the pump island.

1. Fully open the fuel filler door.

2. Select the correct fuel pump nozzle for

your vehicle.

B

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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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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: 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.

5. Operate the fuel pump nozzle within

the area shown.

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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6. When the nozzle shuts off, wait at least

5 seconds, then slightly raise the fuel

pump nozzle and slowly remove it.

WARNING: Do not overfill the fuel

tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank

may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray

and fire.

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.

WARNING: Wait at least five

seconds before removing the fuel pump

nozzle to allow any residual fuel to drain

into the fuel tank.

REFUELING YOUR VEHICLE -

PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC

VEHICLE (PHEV)

WARNING: Read and follow all the

instructions on the pump island.

1. When you stop your vehicle, shift into

park (P) and switch the ignition off.

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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A

B

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2. Press the button on the left side of the

instrument panel next to the headlamp

switch to open the fuel filler door. The

fuel filler door can take up to 15

seconds to open before you can insert

a fuel filler nozzle.

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 nozzle shuts off, wait at least

5 seconds, then slightly raise the fuel

pump nozzle and slowly remove it.

3. Insert the fuel pump nozzle up to the

first notch on the nozzle A. Keep it

resting on the cover of the fuel tank

filler pipe opening.

7. Fully close the fuel filler door.

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Complete the refueling process within 20

minutes. If 20 minutes elapses, press the

button on the left side of the instrument

panel again. Fuel pump nozzle automatic

shut off could occur if you do not press the

button on the left side instrument panel.

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.

MANUALLY OPENING THE FUEL

FILLER DOOR - PLUG-IN HYBRID

ELECTRIC VEHICLE (PHEV)

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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Note: The transmission must be in park (P)

or neutral (N).

Note: The manual override lever is in the

When using the manual override lever do

driver side rear wheel well area.

the following:

2. Pull the manual override lever.

3. Switch the ignition off.

1. Switch the ignition on.

4. Complete the refueling process within

20 minutes.

Note: Only follow this procedure if the fuel

filler door fails to open. If the problem

remains, have your vehicle checked as soon

as possible.

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FUEL TANK CAPACITY - 1.5L ECOBLUE

Capacities

Variant

Quantity

AWD.

54 L (11.9 gal)

FWD.

48 L (10.6 gal)

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FUEL TANK CAPACITY - 1.5L ECOBOOST™

Capacities

Variant

Quantity

AWD.

54 L (11.9 gal)

FWD.

48 L (10.6 gal)

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FUEL TANK CAPACITY - 2.0L ECOBLUE

Capacities

Variant

Quantity

AWD.

54 L (11.9 gal)

FWD.

48 L (10.6 gal)

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FUEL TANK CAPACITY - 2.0L ECOBOOST™

Capacities

Variant

Quantity

AWD.

54 L (11.9 gal)

FWD.

48 L (10.6 gal)

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FUELTANKCAPACITY-2.5L,HYBRIDELECTRICVEHICLE(HEV)/

PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (PHEV)

Capacities

Variant

Quantity

FHEV - AWD.

FHEV - FWD.

PHEV.

54 L (11.9 gal)

48 L (10.6 gal)

42 L (9.2 gal)

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different vehicle types and different

FUEL CONSUMPTION

manufacturers.

REGULATIONS

European Directive 1999/94/EC

Energy Consumption (OVC) Fuel

Economy(ICEandNOVC)andCO2

Emissions

In addition to the fuel/energy efficiency of

a car, driving behaviour as well as other

non-technical factors play a role in

determining a car's fuel/energy

The declared WLTP fuel/energy

consumptions, CO2 emissions and electric

range are determined according to the

technical requirements and specifications

of the European Regulations (EC)

consumption, CO2 emissions and electric

range. CO2 is the main greenhouse gas

responsible for global warming. A guide

on fuel economy and CO2 emissions which

contains data for all new passenger car

models is available at any point of sale free

of charge.

715/2007 and (EU) 2017/1151 as last

amended. The applied standard test

procedures enable comparison between

FUEL CONSUMPTION FIGURES - 1.5L ECOBLUE

NEDC

CO₂Emissions

Urban

Extra-Urban

Combined

L/100 km (mpg)

g/km

5.2–4.4 (54–64)

4.3–3.7 (66–76)

5.6–4 (50–71)

103–121

WLTP

CO₂Emis-

sions

Low

Medium

High

Extra-High

Combined

L/100 km

(mpg)

L/100 km

(mpg)

L/100 km

(mpg)

L/100 km

(mpg)

L/100 km

(mpg)

g/km

7–5.2

5.8–4.5

5.1–4.1

6.1–5.1

5.9–4.7

123–154

(40–54)

(49–63)

(55–69)

(46–55)

(48–60)

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FUEL CONSUMPTION FIGURES - 1.5L ECOBOOST™

NEDC

CO₂Emissions

Urban

Extra-Urban

Combined

L/100 km (mpg)

g/km

6.9–6.6 (41–43)

4.9–4.4 (58–64)

5.6–5.2 (50–54)

119–129

WLTP

CO₂Emis-

sions

Low

Medium

High

Extra-High

Combined

L/100 km

(mpg)

L/100 km

(mpg)

L/100 km

(mpg)

L/100 km

(mpg)

L/100 km

(mpg)

g/km

8.7–8.4

6.8–6.2

6.1–5.5

7.4–6.8

7–6.5 (40–43)

147–160

(32–34)

(42–46)

(46–51)

(38–42)

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FUEL CONSUMPTION FIGURES - 2.0L ECOBLUE

NEDC

CO₂Emissions

Urban

Extra-Urban

Combined

L/100 km (mpg)

g/km

5.7–4.3 (50–66)

4.6–4 (61–71)

5–4.1 (56–69)

107–131

WLTP

CO₂Emis-

sions

Low

Medium

High

Extra-High

Combined

L/100 km

(mpg)

L/100 km

(mpg)

L/100 km

(mpg)

L/100 km

(mpg)

L/100 km

(mpg)

g/km

8.2–5.5

(34–51)

6.5–4.9

5.5–4.1

6.4–5.2

6.4–4.8

127–166

(43–58)

(51–69)

(44–54)

(44–59)

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FUELCONSUMPTIONFIGURES-2.5L,HYBRIDELECTRICVEHICLE

(HEV)/PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (PHEV)

NEDC

CO₂Emissions

Combined

L/100 km (mpg)

g/km

1.2 (235)

26

WLTP

CO₂Emissions

Combined

L/100 km (mpg)

g/km

1.4 (202)

32

FUEL AND REFUELING –

TROUBLESHOOTING

FUEL AND REFUELING –

WARNING LAMPS

If it illuminates when you are

driving, refuel as soon as

possible.

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FUEL AND REFUELING – INFORMATION MESSAGES - PLUG-IN HYBRID

ELECTRIC VEHICLE (PHEV)

Message

Details

Please wait for fuel door Your vehicle is equipped with a sealed fuel system that may

to open

be under pressure. This information message appears while

the fuel system is depressurizing with the fuel door closed.

Please wait for the fuel system to depressurize and for the

fuel filler door to unlatch.

Fuel door open

This information message appears when the fuel system has

depressurized and opened the fuel filler door. Please fully

open the fuel filler door and fully close the fuel filler door

when refueling is complete.

Refuel error See manual A warning message appears in the information display when

the fuel system fails to depressurize or the fuel filler door fails

to open. You may have to use the fuel filler door manual

override lever.

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