2019 FORD E SERIES fuel consumption

Information Displays
General Information.....................................58
Information Messages................................63
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control.............................66
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................................67
Rear Passenger Climate Controls...........68
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position..................69
Head Restraints.............................................69
Manual Seats..................................................70
Power Seats......................................................71
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points.................................72
Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information.....................................74
Ignition Switch................................................74
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................74
Engine Block Heater.....................................76
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions........................................77
Fuel Quality - E85..........................................77
Fuel Quality - Gasoline................................79
Running Out of Fuel.....................................79
Refueling..........................................................80
Fuel Consumption.........................................81
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law..................................................83
Catalytic Converter......................................84
Transmission
Automatic Transmission............................87
Rear Axle
Limited Slip Differential.............................90
Brakes
General Information......................................91
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes...........................................................................91
Parking Brake..................................................92
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................93
Using Traction Control................................93
Parking Aids
Rear View Camera........................................94
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................96
Using Cruise Control....................................96
Driving Aids
Steering............................................................98
Load Carrying
Load Limit........................................................99
Towing
Towing a Trailer............................................104
Recommended Towing Weights...........105
Essential Towing Checks.........................108
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......115
Driving Hints
Breaking-In......................................................116
Reduced Engine Performance.................116
Economical Driving......................................116
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•Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contactwith the fuel container while filling.
•Do not use a device that would holdthe fuel pump handle in the fill position.
Fuel Filler Cap
WARNING: The fuel system maybe under pressure. If you hear a hissingsound near the fuel filler door, do notrefuel until the sound stops. Otherwise,fuel may spray out, which could causeserious personal injury.
WARNING: If you do not use theproper fuel filler cap, excessive pressureor vacuum in the fuel tank may damagethe fuel system or cause the fuel cap todisengage in a collision, which may resultin possible personal injury.
Note:If you must replace the fuel filler cap,replace it with a fuel filler cap that isdesigned for your vehicle. The customerwarranty may be void for any damage to thefuel tank or fuel system if the correctgenuine Ford, Motorcraft or other certifiedfuel filler cap is not used.
Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexeddesign with a 1/4th turn on and off feature.When fueling your vehicle:
1. Put your vehicle in park (P).
2. Switch the engine off.
3. Carefully turn the filler capcounterclockwise until it spins off.
4. Pull to remove the cap from the fuelfiller pipe.
5.To install the cap, align the tabs on thecap with the notches on the filler pipe.
6. Turn the filler cap clockwise 1/4 of aturn clockwise until it clicks at leastonce.
If the Check Fuel Cap light or a Check FuelCap message appears in the instrumentcluster and stays on after you start theengine, you may not have installed the fuelfiller properly.
If the fuel cap light remains on, at the nextopportunity, safely pull off of the road,remove the fuel filler cap, align the capproperly and reinstall it. The check fuel caplight or Check fuel cap message may notreset immediately. It may take severaldriving cycles for the indicators to turn off.A driving cycle consists of an enginestart-up (after four or more hours with theengine off) followed by normal city andhighway driving.
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Advertised Capacity
The advertised capacity is the maximumamount of fuel that you can add to the fueltank after running out of fuel. Included inthe advertised capacity is an emptyreserve. The empty reserve is anunspecified amount of fuel that remainsin the fuel tank when the fuel gaugeindicates empty.
Note:The amount of fuel in the emptyreserve varies and should not be relied uponto increase driving range.
Fuel Economy
Your vehicle calculates fuel economyfigures through the trip computer averagefuel function. See General Information(page 58).
The first 1,000 mi (1,500 km) of driving isthe break-in period of the engine. A moreaccurate measurement is obtained after2,000 mi (3,000 km).
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Fuel and Refueling

EMISSION LAW
WARNING: Do not remove or alterthe original equipment floor covering orinsulation between it and the metal floorof the vehicle. The floor covering andinsulation protect occupants of thevehicle from the engine and exhaustsystem heat and noise. On vehicles withno original equipment floor coveringinsulation, do not carry passengers in amanner that permits prolonged skincontact with the metal floor. Failure tofollow these instructions may result infire or personal injury.
U.S. federal laws and certain state lawsprohibit removing or rendering inoperativeemission control system components.Similar federal or provincial laws mayapply in Canada. We do not approve of anyvehicle modification without firstdetermining applicable laws.
Tampering with emissionscontrol systems includingrelated sensors or the DieselExhaust Fluid system can result in reducedengine power and the illumination of theservice engine soon light.
Tampering With a Noise ControlSystem
Federal laws prohibit the following acts:
•Removal or rendering inoperative byany person other than for purposes ofmaintenance.
•Repair or replacement of any device orelement of the design incorporated intoa new vehicle for the purpose of noisecontrol prior to its sale or delivery tothe ultimate purchaser or while it is inuse.
•The use of the vehicle after any personremoves or renders inoperative anydevice or element of the design.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agencymay presume to constitute tampering asfollows:
•Removal of hood blanket, fender apronabsorbers, fender apron barriers,underbody noise shields or acousticallyabsorptive material.
•Tampering or rendering inoperative theengine speed governor, to allow enginespeed to exceed manufacturerspecifications.
If the engine does not start, runs rough,experiences a decrease in engineperformance, experiences excess fuelconsumption or produces excessiveexhaust smoke, check for the following:
•A plugged or disconnected air inletsystem hose.
•A plugged engine air filter element.
•Water in the fuel filter and waterseparator.
•A clogged fuel filter.
•Contaminated fuel.
•Air in the fuel system, due to looseconnections.
•An open or pinched sensor hose.
•Incorrect engine oil level.
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Engine Emission Control

Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment........................................................37Driving Aids......................................................98Driving Hints....................................................116Driving Through Water.................................117DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps.........................50
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Economical Driving.......................................116Electromagnetic Compatibility..............294Emission Law...................................................83Noise Emissions Warranty, ProhibitedTampering Acts and Maintenance...........84Tampering With a Noise ControlSystem................................................................83End User License Agreement.................296SYNC End User License Agreement(EULA)..............................................................296Engine Block Heater......................................76Using the Engine Block Heater........................76Engine Coolant Check................................144Adding Coolant....................................................145Coolant Change...................................................147Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement...................................................148Fail-Safe Cooling.................................................147Recycled Coolant...............................................146Severe Climates...................................................147Engine Emission Control.............................83Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................45Engine Oil Check...........................................143Adding Engine Oil...............................................143Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................143Engine Specifications - 6.2L....................198Drivebelt Routing................................................198Engine Specifications - 6.8L....................198Drivebelt Routing................................................199Environment......................................................15Essential Towing Checks..........................108Before Towing a Trailer......................................113Hitches...................................................................109Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC)..........................................114Safety Chains........................................................110Trailer Brakes.........................................................110
Trailer Lamps.........................................................113Trailer Towing Connector................................109When Towing a Trailer.......................................113Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording...............................................7Exterior Mirrors.................................................51Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................51Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................51Telescoping Mirrors .............................................52
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Fastening the Seatbelts..............................28Seatbelt Locking Modes....................................29Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................28Flat TireSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................192Floor Mats.........................................................117Ford Credit..........................................................11US Only......................................................................11Ford Protect...................................................274Ford Protect Extended Service Plan(CANADA ONLY)...........................................275Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.Only)...................................................................274Fuel and Refueling..........................................77Fuel Consumption..........................................81Advertised Capacity.............................................81Fuel Economy.........................................................81Fuel Quality - E85...........................................77Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex FuelVehicles................................................................77Switching Between E85 and Gasoline.........78Fuel Quality - Gasoline.................................79Choosing the Right Fuel.....................................79Fuel Shutoff....................................................120Fuses..................................................................131Fuse Specification Chart.............................131Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel........136Power Distribution Box......................................131
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Gauges...............................................................53Battery Voltage Gauge.......................................54Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............54Fuel Gauge..............................................................53Information Display.............................................54
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