FUEL QUALITY
SELECTING THE CORRECT FUEL
Choosing the Right Fuel
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Your vehicle operates on regular unleaded
gasoline with a minimum pump (R+M)/2
octane rating of 87.
Some fuel stations, particularly those in
high altitude areas, offer fuels posted as
regular unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating below 87. The use of these fuels
could result in engine damage that will not
be covered by the vehicle warranty.
For best overall vehicle and engine
performance, premium fuel with an octane
rating of 91 or higher is recommended. The
performance gained by using premium fuel
is most noticeable in hot weather as well
as other conditions, for example when
towing a trailer.
Do not be concerned if the engine
sometimes knocks lightly. However, if the
engine knocks heavily while using fuel with
the recommended octane rating, contact
an authorized dealer to prevent any engine
damage.
We recommend Top Tier detergent
gasolines, where available to help minimize
engine deposits and maintain optimal
vehicle and engine performance. For
additional information, refer to
www.toptiergas.com. Note:
Use of any fuel for which the vehicle
was not designed can impair the emission
control system, cause loss of vehicle
performance, and cause damage to the
engine which may not be covered by the
vehicle Warranty.
Do not use:
• Diesel fuel.
• Fuels containing kerosene or paraffin.
• Fuel containing more than 15% ethanol or E85 fuel.
• Fuels containing methanol.
• Fuels containing metallic-based additives, including manganese-based
compounds.
• Fuels containing the octane booster additive, methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
• Leaded fuel, using leaded fuel is prohibited by law.
The use of fuels with metallic compounds
such as methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (commonly known
as MMT), which is a manganese-based
fuel additive, will impair engine
performance and affect the emission
control system.
Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles
Flex fuel vehicles have one of the following
identifiers:
• Yellow fuel filler cap.
• Yellow bezel around the fuel filler inlet.
• Yellow fuel filler housing.
• Yellow E85 label on the fuel tank filler door.
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Fuel and Refueling
Folding the Exterior Mirrors......................108
Ford Protect..................................................480
Front Parking Aid...........................................231
Front Parking Aid Audible Warnings...........232
Front Parking Aid Limitations.........................231
Locating the Front Parking AidSensors.............................................................232
What is the Front Parking Aid.........................231
Front Passenger Sensing System.............51Front Passenger Sensing System Indicator s............................................................53
Front Passenger Sensing System Precautions........................................................53
How Does the Front Passenger Sensing System Work......................................................51
What Is the Front Passenger Sensing System..................................................................51
Front Seat Precautions..............................148
Front Seats.....................................................148
Heated Seats........................................................154
Manual Seats.......................................................149
Power Seats...........................................................151
Fuel and Refueling.......................................187Fuel and Refueling –Troubleshooting.............................................196
Fuel Quality..........................................................188
Refueling.................................................................191
Running Out of Fuel..........................................189
Fuel and Refueling Precautions..............187
Fuel and Refueling – Troubleshooting........................................196
Fuel and Refueling – Information
Messages..........................................................196
Fuel and Refueling – Warning Lamps........196
Fuel Economy Display................................126
Fuel Economy Display - Gasoline...........127
Fuel Economy Display - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)...........................127
Fuel Gauge.......................................................118
Fuel Gauge Limitations.....................................118
Locating the Fuel Filler Door...........................118
What Is Distance to Empty..............................118
What Is the Fuel Gauge.....................................118
What Is the Low Fuel Reminder.....................118
Fuel Quality....................................................188Selecting the Correct Fuel..............................188
Fuel Tank Capacity - Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV).........................398
Fuel Tank Capacity......................................195
Fuel Tank Capacity - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (PHEV).........................................399
Fuse Precautions..........................................319
Fuses.................................................................319
Body Control Module Fuse Box....................325
Fuses – Troubleshooting.................................327
Under Hood Fuse Box.......................................319
Fuses – Troubleshooting...........................327Fuses – Frequently Asked Questions.........327
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Garage Door Opener...................................162
Garage Door Opener Limitations...........162
Garage Door Opener Precautions..........162
Garage Door Opener Radio Frequencies.................................................165
General Maintenance Information.......482
Glasses Holder...............................................170
Locating the Glasses Holder...........................170Glossary of Tire Terminology..................363
Grade Assist - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)..............................................................212\
Grade Assist Indicators.....................................212
Switching Grade Assist On and Off.............212
What Is Grade Assist.........................................212
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Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.....................344Headlamps.......................................................97Headlamp Indicators..........................................97
Switching Headlamp Exit Delay On and
Off........................................................................\
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Using the High Beam Headlamps..................97
Headlamps – Troubleshooting................98Headlamps – Frequently Asked Questions...........................................................98
Head Up Display.............................................131Head Up Display – Troubleshooting............133Head Up Display Indicators.......................132
Head Up Display Settings...........................131
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