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Note:A fuel spillage concern may occur if overfilling the fuel tank. Do
not overfill the tank to the point that the fuel is able to bypass the fuel
filler nozzle.
If the check fuel fill inlet lamp comes on, the fuel fill inlet may not have
properly closed. The inlet may have stuck open or debris may be
preventing the inlet from fully closing. At the next opportunity, safely
pull off the road, turn off the engine, open the fuel filler door and
remove any visible debris from the fuel fill opening. Insert either the fuel
fill nozzle or the fuel fill funnel (seeRefilling with a portable fuel
containerfor funnel location) provided with the vehicle several times to
dislodge any debris and/or allow the inlet to close properly. If this action
corrects the problem, the check fuel fill inlet lamp may not reset
immediately. It may take several driving cycles for the check fuel fill inlet
lamp to turn off. A driving cycle consists of an engine start-up (after four
or more hours with the engine off) followed by city/highway driving.
Continuing to drive with the check fuel fill inlet lamp on may cause the
service engine soon lamp to turn on as well.
WARNING:The fuel system may be under pressure. If you hear
a hissing sound near the fuel filler door (Easy Fuel“no cap”
fuel system), do not refuel until the sound stops. Otherwise, fuel may
spray out, which could cause serious personal injury.
Choosing the right fuel
Use only UNLEADED fuel or UNLEADED fuel blended with a maximum
of 10% ethanol. Do not use fuel ethanol (E85), diesel, methanol, leaded
fuel or any other fuel. The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and
could damage your vehicle.
Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metallic
compounds, including manganese-based additives.
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.
Octane Recommendations
“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.
87(R+M)/2 METHOD
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Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly. However, if
it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuel
with the recommended octane rating, see your authorized dealer to
prevent any engine damage.
Fuel quality
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability
problems during a cold start, try a different brand of “Regular” unleaded
gasoline.
Do not add aftermarket fuel additive products to your fuel tank. It
should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel
tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane
rating. These products have not been approved for your engine and
could cause damage to the fuel system. Repairs to correct the effects of
using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your
warranty.
Many of the world’s automakers approved the World-Wide Fuel Charter
that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved
performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle.
Gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter should be used when
available. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the
World-Wide Fuel Charter.
Cleaner air
Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines to
improve air quality, per the recommendations in theChoosing the right
fuelsection.
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.
•Normally, adding 1 gallon (3.8L) of fuel is enough to restart the
engine. If the vehicle is out of fuel and on a steep grade, more than
1 gallon (3.8L) may be required.
•The service engine soon
indicator may come on. For more
information on the service engine soon indicator, refer toWarning
lights and chimesin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
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ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
Measuring techniques
Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the
driver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as
possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings are
NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommend
taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,000 miles
(1,600 km) of driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more
accurate measurement after 2,000 miles–3,000 miles (3,000 km–5,000
km).
Filling the tank
The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to
the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in theMaintenance
product specifications and capacitiessection of this chapter.
The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the
empty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in the
amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates
empty. Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty.
The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should
not be relied upon to increase driving range. When refueling your
vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be
able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of the
fuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank.
For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:
•Turn the engine/ignition switch off prior to refueling, an error in the
reading will result if the engine is left running.
•Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each time
the tank is filled.
•Allow no more than two automatic click-offs when filling.
•Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.
•Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand.
•Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time.
Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 1.6L engine
Cubic inches 97
Required fuel Minimum 87 octane
Firing order 1–3–4–2
Ignition system Distributorless Ignition System
(D.I.S.)
Compression ratio 11:1
Spark plug gap .029 -.033 inch
(0.75 - 0.85 mm)
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coolant .....................................302
idle speed control ...................300
lubrication specifications .......325
refill capacities ........................325
service points ..................296–297
Engine block heater .................239
Engine fan .................................296
Engine oil ..................................298
checking and adding ..............298
dipstick ....................................298
filter, specifications ........299, 324
recommendations ...................299
refill capacities ........................325
specifications ..........................325
Event data recording ....................6
Exhaust fumes ..........................238
F
Fan, Engine Cooling .........294, 296
Floor mats .........................129, 131
Fluid capacities .........................325
Fuel ............................................307
calculating fuel economy .......313
cap ...........................................309
capacity ...................................325
choosing the right fuel ...........310
detergent in fuel .....................311
filler funnel .............................311
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................307, 309, 313
filter, specifications ........307, 324
fuel pump shut-off ..................260
improving fuel economy ........313
octane rating ...........310, 327–328
quality ......................................311
running out of fuel .........273, 311
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................307
Fuel and distance computer ......18outside temperature
indicator ....................................18
to empty indicator ....................18
trip distance ..............................18
trip/reset button .......................18
Fuses ..................................260–261
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............309
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................313
Gauges .........................................17
odometer ...................................18
trip odometer ............................18
H
Hazard flashers .........................259
Headlamps .................................105
aiming ......................................106
bulb specifications ..................110
daytime running lights ...........106
high beam ...............................105
replacing bulbs .......................111
turning on and off ..................105
Head restraints .........................147
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .....................................101
Hill start assist ..........................254
Hood ..........................................295
I
Ignition .......................233, 327–328
Infant seats (see Safety
seats) .........................................190
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Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................318
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................291
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .....................................106
Intelligent Access Key ..............132
Intelligent Access with push
button start ...............................138
J
Jack ............................................268
positioning ...............................268
storage .....................................268
Joining two calls
(multiparty/conference call) ......52
Jump-starting your vehicle ......274
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...........................134–135
Keys ...................................131, 146
positions of the ignition .........233
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................110
daytime running light .............106
headlamps ...............................105
instrument panel, dimming ...106
interior lamps .........108–109, 111
replacing bulbs .......................111
LATCH anchors .........................194
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........241Load limits .................................224
Locks
autolock ...........................134–135
childproof ................................136
Lubricant specifications ...........325
Lug nuts ....................................273
M
Manual transmission .................252
fluid capacities ........................325
lubricant specifications ..........325
reverse .....................................253
Media Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ............................85
Media menu layout .....................79
Message center ...........................18
warning messages .....................20
Mirrors ...............................124–125
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................124
heated ......................................125
side view mirrors (power) .....125
signal .......................................126
Moon roof ..................................128
Motorcraftparts ..............293, 324
O
Octane rating ............................310
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................298
P
Pairing other phones ..................49
Pairing your phone for the first
time ..............................................48
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