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Fuels can also be harmful if
absorbed through the skin. If fuel
is splashed on the skin, clothing or
both, 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.
• Be particularly careful if you are
taking “Antabuse ” 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.
FUEL QUALITY
Note: We recommend that you use
only high quality fuel without additives
or other engine treatments.
Choosing the Right Fuel
Note: Use of any fuel other than those
recommended may cause powertrain
damage, a loss of vehicle performance
and repairs may not be covered under
warranty. If your vehicle is not a flexible fuel
vehicle, then only use unleaded fuel
or unleaded fuel blended with a
maximum of 15% ethanol. Do not use
fuel ethanol (E85), diesel fuel, fuel
methanol, leaded fuel or any other
fuel because it could damage or
impair the emission control system.
The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by
law.
Your vehicle was not designed to use
fuel or fuel additives with metallic
compounds, including
manganese-based additives.
Octane Recommendations
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 is
recommended. Some fuel stations
offer fuels posted as regular with an
octane rating below 87, particularly in
high altitude areas. Fuels with octane
levels below 87 are not
recommended. Premium fuel will
provide improved performance and is
recommended for severe duty use
such as trailer tow.
Do not be concerned if your engine
sometimes knocks lightly. However,
if it knocks heavily while you are using
fuel with the recommended octane
rating, see your authorized dealer to
prevent any engine damage.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
Avoid running out of fuel because this
situation may have an adverse effect
on vehicle components.
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MKZ (CC9) Fuel and Refueling
Exterior Mirrors......................................89
Auto-Dimming Feature...........................90
Blind Spot Monitor.....................................91
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors....................90
Heated Exterior Mirrors............................90
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors................90
Memory Mirrors.......................................... 90
Power Exterior Mirrors..............................89
Signal Indicator Mirrors...........................90
F
Fastening the Safety Belts................32 Rear Inflatable Safety Belt......................35
Restraint of Pregnant Women..............33
Safety Belt Extension Assembly..........36
Safety Belt Locking Modes.....................33
Flat Tire Inflation See: Temporary Mobility Kit................303
Floor Mats.............................................248
Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP)...................................................340
SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)...................................................... 342
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)..............340
Front Passenger Sensing System...................................................45
Fuel and Refueling...............................172
Fuel Consumption
...............................178
Calculating Fuel Economy.....................178
Filling the Tank........................................... 178
Fuel Filter...............................................287
Fuel Quality
............................................173
Choosing the Right Fuel.........................173
Octane Recommendations...................173
Fuses.......................................................265
Fuse Specification Chart.................266 Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel......................................................... 273
Power Distribution Box.........................266 G
Garage Door Opener
See: Universal Garage Door
Opener...................................................... 153
Gauges......................................................95 Common Displays.....................................96
Left Information Display..........................95
Right Information Display.......................96
General Information on Radio Frequencies..........................................52
Intelligent Access.......................................52
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada
.......................................262
Getting the Services You Need.....................................................258
Away From Home....................................258
Global Opening and Closing............89 Closing the Windows...............................89
Opening the Windows.............................89
H
Hazard Warning Flashers
.................251
Headlamp Exit Delay...........................83
Head Restraints
...................................143
Adjusting the Head Restraint...............144
Tilting Head Restraints ..........................145
Heated Seats........................................150 Rear Heated Seats....................................151
Heated Steering Wheel......................78
Heated Windows and Mirrors........140 Heated Exterior Mirror............................140
Heated Rear Window.............................140
Heating See: Climate Control...............................138
HEV See: Hybrid Electric Vehicle..................166
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch...................................................183
High Voltage Battery..........................182 General Information................................182
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