Refuelling - Ford FOCUS LV Manual

Press the flap to open it. Open the flap
fully until it engages.
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When you insert the fuel pipe nozzle,
a spring loaded inhibitor will open if the
correct size nozzle is detected. This will
prevent filling up with the wrong fuel.
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Insert the fuel pipe nozzle up to the
first notch on the nozzle, and keep it in
position on the fuel filler opening.
A funnel is located in the glove box. Use
this when refilling with a fuel can.

REFUELLING

CAUTION
Do not attempt to start the engine
if you have filled the fuel tank with
the incorrect fuel. This could damage the
engine. Have the system checked by a
properly trained technician immediately.
Fuel and refuelling
Low fuel level warning light
travel 80km. This is calculated based on
the current average fuel consumption.
See Distance to empty (page 58) or
Average fuel consumption (page
58).
Filling up
level by trickle feeding after the first click
of an automatic filler gun (when fully
inserted). If no space is allowed for fuel
expansion, spillage may occur during
fuelling, or fuel emission system may not
operate correctly.
electricity, which can cause a fire if petrol
is pumped into an ungrounded fuel
container. To avoid static build up:
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The warning light illuminates
when there is enough fuel in
the tank for the vehicle to
WARNINGS
It is important that the fuel tank
is not filled beyond its designed
The flow of petrol through a
pump nozzle can produce static
Place the approved fuel container
on the ground.
Do not fill the container whilst in the
vehicle or utility tray.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the
fuel container whilst filling.