Ford FUSION HYBRID 2014 Owner's Manual page 158

3. Open the fuel filler door and remove
any visible debris from the fuel fill
opening.
4. Insert the fuel fill nozzle, or the fuel fill
funnel provided with the vehicle,
several times to allow the inlet to close
properly. This will dislodge any debris
preventing the inlet from sealing.
If this action corrects the problem, the
message may not reset immediately. It
may take several driving cycles for the
message to turn off. A driving cycle
consists of an engine start-up (after four
or more hours with the engine off) followed
by city or highway driving. Continuing to
drive with the message on may cause the
service engine soon lamp to turn on as
well.
Using the manual override lever
WARNING
The fuel system may be under
pressure. Insert the fuel nozzle
slowly. If you hear a hissing sound
near the fuel filler door, do not refuel until
the sound stops. Otherwise, fuel may spray
out, which could cause serious personal
injury.
Note: The vehicle must be in positionP
when using the manual override feature.
The manual override lever is located inside
of the trunk on the left rear-side panel.
When using the fuel door manual override
to access the fuel fill inlet:
1. Switch the ignition on prior using a
manual override.
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2. Pull the manual override mechanism
3. Switch off and complete refueling
This will enable you to refuel without any
issue.
Note: A fuel spillage concern may occur if
overfilling the fuel tank. Do not overfill the
tank to the point that the fuel is able to
bypass the fuel filler nozzle. The overfilled
fuel may run down the drain located below
and in front of the fuel filler door.
If you do not properly close the fuel fill
inlet, a Check Fuel Fill Inlet message may
appear on the instrument cluster. At the
next opportunity, do the following:
1.
2. Put the vehicle in position P and switch
3. Open the fuel filler door and remove
4. Insert the fuel fill nozzle or the fuel fill
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located in trunk.
within 20 minutes. If more than 20
minutes is required, close fuel door, and
repeat the procedure.
Safely pull off the road.
the ignition off.
any visible debris from the fuel fill
opening.
funnel provided with your vehicle
several times to allow the inlet to close
properly. This will dislodge any debris
preventing the inlet from sealing.