fuel fill door release FORD TAURUS 2017 Owners Manual

5. Fully close the fuel tank filler door.
6. Clean the fuel filler funnel and place itback in your vehicle or correctly disposeof it.
Note:Extra funnels can be purchased froman authorized dealer if you choose todispose of the funnel.
REFUELING
WARNINGS
When refueling always shut theengine off and never allow sparks oropen flames near the fuel tank fillervalve. Never smoke or use a cell phonewhile refueling. Fuel vapor is extremelyhazardous under certain conditions. Avoidinhaling excess fumes.
The fuel system may be underpressure. If you hear a hissing soundnear the fuel filler door, do not refueluntil the sound stops. Otherwise, fuel mayspray out, which could cause seriouspersonal injury.
Do not remove the fuel pump nozzlefrom its fully inserted position whenrefueling.
Do not overfill the fuel tank. Thepressure in an overfilled tank maycause leakage and lead to fuel sprayand fire.
Stop refueling when the fuel pumpnozzle automatically shuts off for thefirst time. Failure to follow this willfill the expansion space in the fuel tank andcould lead to fuel overflowing.
Wait at least 10 seconds beforeremoving the fuel pump nozzle toallow any residual fuel to drain intothe fuel tank.
WARNINGS
Do not try to pry open or push openthe capless fuel system with foreignobjects. This could damage the fuelsystem and its seal and cause injury to youor others.
Note:Your vehicle does not have a fuel fillercap.
Left-hand side. To open the fuelfiller door, press the center rearedge of the fuel filler door andthen release.
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Right-hand side. To open thefuel filler door, press the centerrear edge of the fuel filler doorand then release.
B
Left-hand side. Pull the rear ofthe fuel tank filler door to openit.
C
Right-hand side. Pull the rear ofthe fuel tank filler door to openit.
D
1.Fully open the fuel tank filler door untilit engages.
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