Refueling; Diesel Exhaust Fluid Guidelines - Ford 2016 TRANSIT Owner's Manual

Note: If the vehicle speed becomes limited
or the engine will only run at idle speed,
normal vehicle operation will not resume
until you have the system repaired. To
service a contaminated or inoperative
system, see an authorized dealer.
Note: You must add a minimum of 3.2 qt
(3 L) for your vehicle to exit the run at idle
speed mode.

Diesel Exhaust Fluid Guidelines

• Do not put diesel exhaust fluid in the
vehicle fuel tank.
• Do not overfill the diesel exhaust fluid
tank.
• Do not dilute diesel exhaust fluid with
water or any other liquid.
• Do not re-use a diesel exhaust fluid
container.
Driving conditions
Primary trailer tow, aggressive driving
City drive
Steady highway drive

REFUELING

WARNINGS
When refueling always shut the
engine off and never allow sparks or
open flames near the fuel tank filler
valve. Never smoke or use a cell phone
while refueling. Fuel vapor is extremely
hazardous under certain conditions. Avoid
inhaling excess fumes.
Do not attempt to refuel using a fuel
pump nozzle that does not fit
through both closing flaps of the
capless fuel filler neck.
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Fuel and Refueling
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Approximate Diesel Exhaust Fluid
Usage
The chart below illustrates the
approximate diesel exhaust fluid usage for
the given distances traveled under various
driving conditions. Usage may vary
depending on:
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Approximate diesel exhaust fluid usage per
the fuel tank.
will fill the expansion space in the fuel tank
and could lead to fuel overflowing.
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Do not store in direct sunlight.
Store at temperatures between 23°F
(-5°C) and 68°F (20°C).
Do not store a diesel exhaust fluid
container in your vehicle.
Diesel exhaust fluid is non-flammable,
non-toxic, colorless and water-soluble.
Driving style.
Towing a trailer.
Vehicle load.
Engine idling time.
tank mi (km)
1,100–4,100 (1,770–6,600)
4,100–6,500 (6,600–10,460)
6,500–10,500 (10,460–16,900)
WARNINGS
Wait at least 10 seconds before
removing the fuel pump nozzle to
allow any residual fuel to drain into
Stop refueling after the fuel pump
nozzle automatically shuts off for the
second time. Failure to follow this
Do not remove the fuel pump nozzle
from its fully inserted position when
refueling.