Fuel Quality - Diesel; Catalytic Converter; Fuel Filler Flap - Ford Mondeo Owner's Handbook Manual

Use minimum 95 octane
unleaded petrol that meets the
specification defined by EN 228, or
equivalent. You can also use a
mixture of unleaded petrol and bio
ethanol E 85.
Long-term storage
Due to small amounts of corrosive
impurities that may be found in the
bio ethanol E 85, it is recommended
that you fill the tank with only 95
octane unleaded petrol prior to
long-term storage of your vehicle.

FUEL QUALITY - DIESEL

Note: We recommend that you use
only high quality fuel without additives
or other engine treatments.
WARNING
Do not mix diesel with oil, petrol
or other liquids. This could cause
a chemical reaction.
CAUTION
Do not add kerosene, paraffin or
petrol to diesel. This could cause
damage to the fuel system.
Note: We do not recommend the
prolonged use of additives intended
to prevent fuel waxing.
Use diesel that meets the
specification defined by EN 590, or
equivalent.
You can use diesel that contains up
to 5% RME (bio diesel).
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CATALYTIC CONVERTER

Driving with a catalytic
converter
CAUTIONS
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 Using booster cables (page
222).
Do not switch the ignition off
when driving.
Parking
WARNING
Do not park your vehicle over
dry leaves or dry grass. The
exhaust will continue to radiate a
considerable amount of heat after
you have switched the engine off.
This is a potential fire hazard.

FUEL FILLER FLAP

WARNINGS
Take care when refuelling to
avoid spilling any residual fuel
from the fuel pipe nozzle.