Get Fuel and Refueling -> Running Out of Fuel Guide for Ford Kuga SUV 2020

Fuel and Refueling

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

•

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:

•

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.

•

Do not fill a fuel container when it is

inside your vehicle (including the cargo

area).

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REFUELING

REFUELING SYSTEM OVERVIEW

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2. Fully insert the fuel filler funnel into the

fuel filler inlet.

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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Fuel and Refueling -> Running Out of Fuel for Your Ford Kuga SUV 2020

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