Ford 1996 Taurus Manual page 265

Safety Information Relating to Automotive
Fuels
Automotive fuels can cause serious injury
or death if misused or mishandled.
Gasoline and other automotive fuels are
extremely flammable. Turn your vehicle off and
do not smoke while refueling your vehicle. Keep
sparks and other sources of ignition away from
fuels.
Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if
swallowed. Never attempt to siphon any fuel
by mouth.
If any fuel is swallowed, call a physician or
poison control center immediately. Do not delay
calling a physician merely because no adverse
effects are noticed at first; the toxic effects of
fuels may not become apparent for many
hours.
If gasoline is swallowed, do not induce
vomiting. If a gasoline-methanol blend is
swallowed, induce vomiting under the direction
of a physician or poison control center.
Gasoline and gasoline blends may contain small
amounts of carcinogens, such as benzene.
Long-term exposure to unleaded gasoline vapors
has caused cancer in laboratory animals.
Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through
the skin. Be careful not to splash fuel on
yourself or your clothing. If fuel is splashed on
the skin, promptly remove contaminated clothing
and wash the skin thoroughly with soap and
water.
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