Refuelling The Car - Ford 2008 Ka Owner's Handbook Manual

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REFUELLING THE CAR

PETROL ENGINES
Use unleaded petrol only, with octane
number (R.O.N.) not lower than 95.
IMPORTANT An inefficient catalytic
converter leads to harmful exhaust
emissions, thus contributing to air
pollution.
IMPORTANT Never use leaded petrol,
even in small amounts or in an
emergency, as this would damage
the catalytic converter beyond repair.
DIESEL ENGINES
Operation at low temperatures
If the outside temperature is very low,
diesel thickens due to the formation
of paraffin clots with consequent defective
operation of the fuel supply system.
In order to avoid these problems,
different types of diesel fuel are
distributed according to the season:
summer type, winter type and arctic
type (cold/mountain areas).
When using or parking the vehicle
for a long time in the mountains or cold
areas, it is advisable to refuel using
locally available diesel fuel.
In this case, it is also advisable to keep
the tank over 50% full.
For diesel engines, use only
diesel fuel for motor vehicles
in accordance with EN590
European specifications.
The use of other products or mixtures
may damage the engine beyond
repair and consequently invalidate
the warranty, due to the damage
caused. If you accidentally introduce
other types of fuel into the tank,
do not start the engine and empty
the tank. If the engine has run, even
for a very short time, you will need
to have the entire fuel system
emptied in addition to the tank.
REFUELLING CAPACITY
To fill the tank completely, top-up twice
after the first click of the fuel delivery
gun. Further top-ups could cause
failures in the fuel feeding system.
C
fig. 58
FUEL FILLER CAP fig. 58
The cap B is provided with a loss
prevention device C which secures
it to the lid A.
Using the ignition key, undo the cap B
turning it counterclockwise. The sealing
may cause a slight pressure increase
in the tank. A little breathing off, while
slackening the cap is absolutely normal.
When refuelling, fasten the cap to
the device inside the flap as shown
in the diagram.
WARNING
Do not bring naked flames
or lit cigarettes near to
the fuel tank opening: fire risk.
Keep your face away from the
fuel filler to prevent breathing
in harmful vapours.
A
B
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