2023 FORD F150 fuel cap release

Accessing the Passive Key BackupPosition - Vehicles With: Keyless Entryand Push Button Start.........................240
Starting and Stopping the Engine –Troubleshooting.....................................240
Hybrid Electric VehicleInformation - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)
What is a Hybrid Electric Vehicle..........244
How Does a Hybrid Electric Vehicle Work........................................................................244
Hybrid Electric Vehicle DrivingCharacteristics........................................244
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Indicators.........244
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information –Troubleshooting......................................245
Power Flow...................................................245
Eco Idle...........................................................246
Eco Idle – Troubleshooting.....................247
Auto-Start-Stop
What Is Auto-Start-Stop.........................248
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions................248
Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off........................................................................248
Stopping the Engine..................................248
Restarting the Engine...............................248
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators....................248
Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting........................................................................249
Fuel and Refueling
Fuel and Refueling Precautions.............251
Fuel Quality...................................................252
Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel..............254
Running Out of Fuel...................................254
Refueling........................................................255
Fuel Tank Capacity - Excluding: HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)..........................259
Fuel Tank Capacity - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)..........................................259
Fuel and Refueling – Troubleshooting.......................................................................260
Catalytic Converter
What Is the Catalytic Converter............262
Catalytic Converter Precautions...........262
Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting........................................................................262
High Voltage Battery - HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV)
What Is the High Voltage Battery.........263
High Voltage Battery Precautions........263
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Precautions........................................................................264
Automatic Transmission Positions......264
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear.............265
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear - Raptor........................................................................265
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear - PoliceResponder................................................266
Manually Shifting Gears..........................266
Temporary Neutral Mode........................268
Using Progressive Range Selection......269
Automatic Return to Park (P)...............269
Stowing the Selector Lever - Excluding:Raptor.........................................................270
Stowing the Selector Lever - Raptor........................................................................270
Manual Park Release..................................271
Automatic Transmission AudibleWarnings....................................................273
Four-Wheel Drive
How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work -Excluding: Raptor....................................274
How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work -Raptor.........................................................274
Four-Wheel Drive Precautions...............275
Four-Wheel Drive Limitations................275
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Note:To close the fuel filler door, press thecenter rear edge of the fuel filler door andthen release.
Complete the refueling process within 20minutes. If 20 minutes elapses, press thebutton on the left side of the instrumentpanel again. Fuel pump nozzle automaticshut off could occur if you do not press thebutton on the left side instrument panel.
Note: Do not attempt to start the engineif you have filled the fuel tank with incorrectfuel. Incorrect fuel use could cause damagenot covered by the vehicle Warranty. Haveyour vehicle immediately checked.
MANUALLY OPENING THE FUELFILLER DOOR - HYBRID ELECTRICVEHICLE (HEV)
Pull the cable under the rear fender tomanually release the fuel filler door.
FUEL TANK CAPACITY -
EXCLUDING: HYBRID
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (HEV)
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 TANK CAPACITY -
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(HEV)
Advertised Capacity
The advertised capacity is the maximumamount of fuel that you can add to the fueltank when the fuel gauge indicates empty.
In addition, the fuel tank contains 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.
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MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
Service your vehicle regularly to helpmaintain its roadworthiness and resalevalue. There is a large network ofauthorized dealers that are there to helpyou with their professional servicingexpertise. We believe that their speciallytrained technicians are best qualified toservice your vehicle properly and expertly.They are supported by a wide range ofhighly specialized tools developedspecifically for servicing your vehicle.
If your vehicle requires professional service,an authorized dealer can provide thenecessary parts and service. Check yourwarranty information to find out whichparts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants,fluids and service parts conforming tospecifications. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 578).
•Do not work on a hot engine.
•Make sure that nothing gets caught inmoving parts.
•Do not work on a vehicle with theengine running in an enclosed space,unless you are sure you have enoughventilation.
•Keep all open flames and other burningmaterial, such as cigarettes, away fromthe battery and all fuel related parts.
•Set the parking brake, shift thetransmission to park (P) and block thewheels.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD
WARNING: Make sure that you fullylatch the hood before driving. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death.
1.Pull the hood release handle under theleft hand side of the instrument panel.
2.Pull the secondary release lever underthe front of the hood near the centerof your vehicle.
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1.Release the clips that secure the airfilter cover to the housing.
2.Carefully lift the air filter housing cover.
3.Remove the air filter element from theair filter housing.
4.To install, reverse the removalprocedure.
CHANGING THE ENGINE AIRFILTER - 5.2L
WARNING: To reduce the risk ofvehicle damage and personal burninjuries, do not start your engine with theair cleaner removed and do not removeit while the engine is running.
Change the air filter element at the properintervals, see scheduled maintenance.
When changing the air filter element, useonly the air filter element listed, seecapacities and specifications.
Note:Failure to use the correct air filterelement could result in severe enginedamage that the vehicle warranty may notcover.
Note: When servicing the air cleaner, donot allow foreign material to enter the airinduction system. The engine is susceptibleto damage from even small particles.
1.Release the four clips that secure theair filter cover to the housing.
2.Carefully lift the air filter housing cover.
3.Remove the air filter element from theair filter housing.
4.To install, reverse the removalprocedure.
CHANGING THE FUEL FILTER
Your vehicle has a lifetime fuel filter thatintegrates with the fuel tank. It does notneed regular maintenance or replacement.
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