To Fill The Fuel Tank Properly - Ford Ranger Owner's Manual

Opening the Fuel Filler Door
To open the fuel filler door of your vehicle, just insert your
finger in the divot and pull the door open all the way.
Filling the fuel tank
Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an
overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray
and fire.

To fill the fuel tank properly:

NOTE: Extinguish all lit cigarettes, other smoking materials,
and any open flames before fueling your vehicle.
Unscrew the fuel cap by exerting pressure on the plastic lock
1.
bar and rotating the fuel cap counterclockwise.
Turn the fuel cap 1/2 to 3/4 of a turn until a hissing sound
2.
is heard. Wait until the hissing sound stops and then
continue rotating counterclockwise to remove the fuel cap.
Make sure that you follow the above fuel cap removal
instructions and use caution. Such caution will minimize the
possibility of fuel spraying during removal of the fuel cap.
Make sure that you pump unleaded fuel and put the nozzle
3.
all the way inside the fuel filler pipe.
If you spill any fuel on the body of your vehicle, clean it off
immediately. The fuel may dull or soften the paint if you do
not wash it off.
To replace and secure the fuel cap; place it in position and
rotate it clockwise until it clicks (ratchets). Doing so will not
damage or break the fuel cap. The ratcheting mechanism allows
the fuel cap to be sealed without overtightening.
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