2015 FORD FUSION (AMERICAS) open gas tank

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNINGS
Do not overfill the fuel tank. The
pressure in an overfilled tank may
cause leakage and lead to fuel spray
and fire. The fuel system may be under
pressure. If you hear a hissing sound
near the fuel filler door (Easy Fuel
capless fuel system), do not refuel until
the sound stops. Otherwise, fuel may spray
out, which could cause serious personal
injury. Automotive fuels can cause serious
injury or death if misused or
mishandled.
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. Fuel ethanol and gasoline may
contain benzene, which is a
cancer-causing agent.
When refueling always shut the
engine off and never allow sparks or
open flames near the filler neck.
Never smoke or use a cell phone while
refueling. Fuel vapor is extremely
hazardous under certain conditions. Avoid
inhaling excess fumes. Observe the following guidelines when
handling automotive fuel:
•
Extinguish all smoking materials and
any open flames before refueling your
vehicle.
• Always turn off the vehicle before
refueling. •
Automotive fuels can be harmful or
fatal if swallowed. Fuel such as
gasoline is highly toxic and if
swallowed can cause death or
permanent injury. If fuel is swallowed,
call a physician immediately, even if no
symptoms are immediately apparent.
The toxic effects of fuel may not be
visible for hours.
• Avoid 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.
• Avoid 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.
• 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.
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Regular unleaded gasoline with a pump
(R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 is
recommended. Some 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 usage 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
powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
•
You may need to cycle 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. On
restarting, cranking time will take a few
seconds longer than normal. With
keyless ignition, just start the engine.
Crank time will be longer than usual.
• Normally, adding 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of
fuel is enough to restart the engine. If
the vehicle is out of fuel and on a steep
grade, more than 1 gallon (3.8 liters)
may be required.
• The service engine soon indicator may
come on. For more information on the
service engine soon indicator, See
Warning Lamps and Indicators
(page 88). Refilling With a Portable Fuel
Container WARNINGS
Do not insert the nozzle of portable
fuel containers or aftermarket
funnels into the capless fuel system.
This could damage the fuel system and its
seal, and may cause fuel to run onto the
ground instead of filling the tank, which
could result in serious personal injury. Do not try to pry open or push open
the capless fuel system with foreign
objects. This could damage the fuel
system and its seal and cause injury to you
or others. Note:
Do not use aftermarket funnels; they
will not work with the capless fuel system
and can damage it. The included fuel funnel
has been specially designed to work safely
with your vehicle.
When filling the vehicle ’s fuel tank from a
portable fuel container, use the funnel
included with the vehicle.
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Exterior Mirrors................................................82
Auto-Dimming Feature...................................... 82
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 83
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 82
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 82
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors.......................... 83
Memory Mirrors..................................................... 82
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 82
Signal Indicator Mirrors...................................... 83
F
Fastening the Safety Belts.........................28
Rear Inflatable Safety Belt............................... 30
Safety Belt Extension Assembly...................... 31
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 29
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........28
Flat Tire Inflation See: Temporary Mobility Kit........................... 273
Floor Mats
.......................................................222
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 78
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 11
Front Fog Lamps............................................78
Front Passenger Sensing System
............38
Fuel and Refueling.......................................152
Fuel Consumption
........................................157
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 158
Filling the Tank..................................................... 157
Fuel Filter........................................................255
Fuel Quality
.....................................................153
Choosing the Right Fuel (Flex Fuel
Vehicles)........................................................... 153
Choosing the Right Fuel (Gasoline Vehicles)........................................................... 153
Octane Recommendations............................ 153
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................225
Fuses................................................................235
Fuse Specification Chart...........................235 Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel.................................................................. 242
Power Distribution Box.................................... 235
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............137 Gauges...............................................................86
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............87
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 87
Information Display............................................. 86
Left Information Display................................... 88
Type 1 and 2............................................................ 86
Type 3....................................................................... 88
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................45
Intelligent Access................................................. 45
General Maintenance Information
.......458
Multi-Point Inspection.................................... 460
Owner Checks and Services......................... 459
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 458
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 458
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 458
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................232
Getting the Services You Need
...............229
Away From Home.............................................. 229
Global Opening and Closing......................82 Closing the Windows.......................................... 82
Opening the Windows........................................ 82
H
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................225
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................76
Head Restraints
.............................................128
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 129
Tilting Head Restraints .................................... 129
Heated Seats
..................................................135
Heated Steering Wheel................................70
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................126 Heated Exterior Mirror....................................... 126
Heated Rear Window........................................ 126
Heating See: Climate Control........................................... 117
Hill Start Assist..............................................174 Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 174
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