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•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 and/or clothing, 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.
•Flex fuel vehicle fuel tanks may contain zero to 85% ethanol. Any fuel
blends containing gasoline and ethanol should be treated the same as
Fuel Ethanol. Flex fuel vehicles have a yellow bezel placed over the
fuel fill inlet.
During the summer months, ethanol fuel blends may contain a maximum
of 85% denatured ethanol and 15% unleaded gasoline. Ethanol fuel
blends have a higher octane rating than unleaded regular or premium
gasoline and this allows the design of engines with greater efficiency and
power.
During winter months, ethanol fuel blends sold at service stations may
have ethanol content reduced to 51% to enhance cold engine starts.
Ethanol is more chemically active than gasoline. It corrodes some metals
and causes some plastic and rubber components to swell, break down or
become brittle and crack, especially when mixed with gasoline. Special
materials and procedures have been developed for flexible fuel vehicles
and the dispensers used by ethanol fuel providers.
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FUEL QUALITY
Note:Use of any fuel other than those recommended may cause
powertrain damage and a loss of vehicle performance; repairs may not be
covered under warranty.
Choosing the Right Fuel
Use only unleaded fuel or unleaded fuel blended with a maximum of
15% ethanol. Do not use fuel ethanol (E85), diesel fuel, fuel- methanol,
leaded fuel or any other fuel because it could damage or impair the
emission control system.
Choosing the Right Fuel With a Flex Fuel Vehicle (If Equipped)
Note:If your vehicle is flex fuel capable, it will have a yellow bezel
placed over the fuel fill inlet.
Flex fuel vehicles are designed to use unleaded gasoline or an ethanol
fuel blend that contain up to 85% ethanol. It is also acceptable to use
any mixture of unleaded gasoline and ethanol fuel that contains up to
85% ethanol. An ethanol fuel blend that contains 85% ethanol is labeled
as E85 at the service station.
It is best not to alternate repeatedly between gasoline and E85.
If you do switch fuels, it is recommended that you add as much fuel as
possible—at least half a tank. Do not add less than five gallons
(18.9 liters) when refueling. You should drive the vehicle immediately
after refueling for at least 5 miles (8 kilometers) to allow the vehicle to
adapt to the change in ethanol concentration. If you exclusively use E85
fuel, it is recommended to fill the fuel tank with regular unleaded
gasoline at each scheduled oil change.
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.
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.
87(R+M)/2 METHOD
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Engine 2.0L GDI engine
Cubic inches 121
Required fuel Minimum 87 octane or E85
Firing order 1–3–4–2
Ignition system Coil On Plug
Compression ratio 12.0:1
Spark plug gap .035 +/ - .001 in.
(0.9 +/- .05 mm)
Engine Drivebelt Routing
2.0L GDI
Capacities and Specifications289
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E
Eco Mode ..................................190
Electronic message center .......109
Electronic stability control ......175
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................210
running out of fuel .................154
Emission control system ..........158
End user license agreement ....448
Engine ........................................289
cleaning ...................................256
coolant .....................................235
idle speed control ...................240
lubrication specifications .......290
refill capacities ........................290
service points ..........................233
Engine block heater .................149
Engine fan .................................233
Engine oil
checking and adding ..............234
dipstick ....................................234
filter, specifications ................293
refill capacities ........................290
specifications ..........................290
Event data recording ..................12
Exhaust fumes ..........................149
F
Fan, Engine Cooling .................233
Fleet MyKey programming ........66
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....151
Floor mats .................................206
Fluid capacities .........................290Fog lamps ....................................93
Forward and reverse sensing
system ........................................177
Fuel
capacity ...................................290
choosing the right fuel ...........153
filler funnel .............................154
filling your vehicle with fuel...156
filter, specifications ........239, 293
fuel pump shut-off ..................209
octane rating ...........................153
quality ......................................153
running out of fuel .................154
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................151
Fuel and distance computer ....112
outside temperature
indicator ..................................112
to empty indicator ..................112
trip distance ............................112
trip/reset button .....................112
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) .................................151, 153
Fuses ..........................221–222, 228
G
Gauges .......................................103
odometer .................................112
trip odometer ..........................112
H
Hazard flashers .........................209
HD Radio™ ...............................386
Headlamps
aiming ......................................245
bulb specifications ..................252
flash to pass ..............................90
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Message center .........................109
warning messages ...................113
Mirrors .................................98, 100
fold away ...................................98
side view mirrors (power) .......98
Moon roof ..................................101
Motorcraft® parts .............253, 293
MyFord Touch™ system ..........371
MyKey ..........................................66
N
Navigation features ...................436
Navigation voice commands ....445
Notifications ..............................417
O
Octane rating ............................153
P
Pairing other phones ........329, 404
Pairing your phone ...................403
Pairing your phone for the
first time ............................328, 403
Parental MyKey programming....66
Park Assist ................................179
Parking brake ............................172
Parts (see Motorcraft® parts) 293
Phone Bluetooth menu options
(adding, connecting, deleting,
turning on/off) ..........................340
Phone redial ..............................334
Phone settings ..................407, 428
Phone voice commands ............409Playing music (by artist,
album, genre, playlist, tracks,
similar) ......................................359
POI categories ...........................438
Point of Interest (POI) .............438
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................222
Power door locks ........................73
Power mirrors .............................98
Powerpoint ................................142
Power steering ..........................191
fluid, checking and adding ....239
fluid, refill capacity ................290
fluid, specifications .................290
Power Windows ...........................96
Privacy information ..........325, 377
Push button start system .........145
Putting a call on/off hold .........332
Q
Quick touch buttons .................444
R
Radio ..................303, 305, 307, 309
AM/FM .....................................383
Single CD ........303, 305, 307, 309
Radio reception .........................301
Radio voice commands .............384
Rear view camera display 184, 424
Rear window defroster .....122, 124
Receiving a text
message .............................336, 407
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