²Avoid inhaling fuel vapors. Inhaling too much fuel vapor of any kind
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.
²Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes. If fuel is splashed in the eyes,
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.
²Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin. If fuel is
splashed on the skin and/or clothing, promptly remove contaminated
clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Repeated or
prolonged skin contact with fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation.
²Be particularly careful if you are taking ªAntabuseº or other forms of
disulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism. Breathing gasoline vapors,
or skin contact could cause an adverse reaction. In sensitive
individuals, serious personal injury or sickness may result. If fuel is
splashed on the skin, promptly wash skin thoroughly with soap and
water. Consult a physician immediately if you experience an adverse
reaction.
When refueling always shut the engine off and never allow
sparks or open flames near the filler neck. Never smoke while
refueling. Fuel vapor is extremely hazardous under certain conditions.
Care should be taken to avoid inhaling excess fumes.
The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce static
electricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is pumped into an
ungrounded fuel container.
Use the following guidelines to avoid static build-up when filling an
ungrounded fuel container:
²Place approved fuel container on the ground.
²DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the vehicle.
²Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while
filling.
²DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill
position.
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Customer Assistance ................127
Ford accessories
for your vehicle ......................217
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................210
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............216
Getting roadside assistance ...127
Getting the
service you need ....................210
Ordering additional
owner's literature ...................221
The Dispute
Settlement Board ...................213
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............216
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................17
Dipstick
automatic
transmission fluid ...................165
engine oil .................................152
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........203
Driveline universal joint
and slip yoke .............................167
Driving under special
conditions
through water .........................126
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................144
Emission control system ..........186
Engine ........................................206
check engine/
service engine soon light .........10
cleaning ...................................195
coolant .....................................158
diesel ...........................................5
fail-safe coolant ......................162
idle speed control ...................167
lubrication
specifications ...................203,206refill capacities ........................200
service points ..........................152
starting after a collision .........128
Engine block heater .................106
Engine oil ..................................152
checking and adding ..............152
dipstick ....................................152
filter, specifications .........154,199
recommendations ...................154
refill capacities ........................200
specifications ...................203,206
Exhaust fumes ..........................107
Fail safe cooling ........................162
Fluid capacities .........................200
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................113
Fuel ............................................179
calculating fuel economy .......183
cap ...........................................182
capacity ...................................200
choosing the right fuel ...........181
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................186
detergent in fuel .....................182
filling your vehicle
with fuel ....................179,182,183
filter, specifications .........183,199
fuel pump shut-off switch .....128
gauge .........................................14
improving fuel economy ........183
octane rating ....................181,206
quality ......................................181
running out of fuel .................182
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................179
Fuses ...................................130,131
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............182
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................183
Gauges .........................................14
battery voltage gauge ...............16
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