If the engine cranks but does not start after a collision. the fuel
pump shut-off switch may have been activated. Refer to the
Roadside emergencies section of the Owner Guide for
instructions on how to reset the switch.
JACKING YOUR BI-FUEL VEHICLE
YourBi-fuelvehicle may be lifted with the emergency jack as described
inChanging the tiresin theRoadside emergencieschapter of the
Owner's Guide.
When lifting yourBi-fuelvehicle, follow these additional steps:
²SHUT OFF the gaseous fuel injection system as outlined inGaseous
fuel injection system shutoffin theMaintenance and carechapter
of this supplement.
²DO NOT use the gaseous fuel injection system components (e.g.
tanks, brackets, valves, covers and fuel lines) as a lifting or contact
point.
²DO NOT allow lifting of vehicle to twist or distort the fuel lines of
your gaseous fuel injection system.
TOWING YOUR BI-FUEL VEHICLE
Refer toWrecker towingin theRoadside emergencieschapter of the
Owner's Guide for towing procedures, except Econoline with the optional
fuel tank package whichmustbe flat-bed towed.
When towing yourBi-fuelvehicle, follow these additional steps:
²SHUT OFF the gaseous fuel injection system as outlined inGaseous
fuel injection system shutoffin theMaintenance and carechapter
of this supplement.
²DO NOT attach tow bars, tow chains, tow straps or safety chains to
the gaseous fuel injection system components (e.g. tanks, brackets,
valves, covers and fuel lines).
²DO NOT allow tow bars, tow chains, tow straps or safety chains to
rest or rub on components of your gaseous fuel injection system.
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7. Remove the LPG dispensing connector and put the protective cap on
the vehicle's LPG fueling point.
Charging the fuel lines of your LPG fuel system
The following procedure applies only to vehicles that are equipped with
LPG fuel tank(s) which have a manually-actuated supply valve.
If the fuel lines of your LPG fuel system have become empty due to
service or running out of LPG fuel, it may be necessary to ªchargeº the
fuel lines in order for the LPG fuel system to operate correctly.
Use the following procedure to ªchargeº the LPG fuel lines using the
manually-actuated supply valve(s), if equipped.
1. Turn the supply valve(s) clockwise to the fully CLOSED position.
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2. Wait for ten seconds for the excess flow valve (part of supply valve) to
reset.
3. Slowly turn the supply valve(s) counterclockwise to the fully OPEN
position and allow the fuel lines to fill with LPG.
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If the flow of LPG slows or stops before the fuel lines can be ªchargedº,
repeat the complete procedure.
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