Refueling - Ford 2013 C-MAX ENERGI Owner's Manual

Fuel Freshness Mode (Energi Vehicles Only)
Fuel freshness mode keeps the fuel system functional and the fuel fresh.
Old fuel can damage the engine and fuel system. If operated continuously
in EV Now mode, fuel freshness mode will use up to an entire tank of fuel
down to 1 gallon every 18 months. Fuel freshness mode will operate the
vehicle in hybrid mode – EV Later to consume the fuel. During fuel
freshness mode EV Now and Auto EV will not be available.
Fuel freshness mode will provide messages in the information displays
screen to indicate that it is functioning. Fuel freshness mode will run
until the needed amount of fuel has been consumed. Adding at least
1 gallon of fresh fuel to the tank will suspend the fuel freshness mode.
The vehicle will determine when to run the fuel freshness mode based
on how much fuel was added to the tank, and on how long it has been
driven in EV Now mode. Up to 18 months of additional time will be
gained if an equal amount of fresh fuel is added to the existing amount
of fuel that is in the tank.
Fuel freshness mode will eventually bring the tank level to one gallon if
fuel is not added. This feature will not activate if your fuel tank has one
gallon of fuel or less.
If the vehicle is used in a manner that rarely runs the engine, it is
recommended to keep the fuel level to about the amount that will be
consumed every 18 months. For example, if four gallons are used on
average, let the fuel level reduce to about 1/8 of a tank, then add in
4 gallons. This will keep the fuel fresh and prevent fuel freshness mode
from activating.

REFUELING

WARNING: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause
severe injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others:
• Read and follow all the instructions on the pump island;
• Turn off your engine when you are refueling;
• Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle;
• Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from fuel;
• Stay outside your vehicle and do not leave the fuel pump unattended
when refueling your vehicle - this is against the law in some places;
• Keep children away from the fuel pump; never let children pump fuel;
• Do not use personal electronic devices while refueling.
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