Catalytic Converter; Refueling - Ford 2013 Escape Owner's Manual

4. When done, clean the funnel or
properly dispose of it. Extra funnels can
be purchased from your authorized
dealer if you choose to dispose of the
funnel.

CATALYTIC CONVERTER

WARNING
Do not park or idle your vehicle over
dry leaves, dry grass or other
combustible materials. The exhaust
will radiate a considerable amount of heat
during use, and after you have switched
the engine off. This is a potential fire
hazard.
Driving with a Catalytic Converter
WARNINGS
Avoid running out of fuel.
Do not crank the engine for long
periods.
Do not run the engine when a spark
plug lead is disconnected.
Do not push-start or tow-start your
vehicle. Use booster cables. See
Jump-Starting the Vehicle (page
157).
Do not switch the ignition off when
driving.

REFUELING

WARNINGS
Do not attempt to start the engine if
you have filled the fuel tank with the
incorrect fuel. This could damage the
engine. Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized dealer immediately.
Escape/Kuga (CBS)
Fuel and Refueling
injury if the fuel system is leaking.
less than 8 inches (200 millimeters).
to drain into the fuel tank.
the fuel tank which could lead to fuel
overflowing. Fuel spillage could be
hazardous to other road users.
Note: Your vehicle does not have a fuel filler
cap.
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WARNINGS
Do not use any kind of flames or heat
near the fuel system. The fuel system
is under pressure. There is a risk of
If you use a high pressure spray to
wash your vehicle, only spray the fuel
filler flap briefly from a distance not
We recommend that you wait at
least 10 seconds before removing the
fuel nozzle to allow any residual fuel
Stop refueling after the fuel nozzle
stops the second time. Additional
fuel will fill the expansion space in
Do not remove the fuel nozzle from
its fully inserted position during the
entire refueling process.
Press the flap to open it. Open the flap
fully until it engages.