Catalytic Converter; Refueling - Ford Ranger Owner's Manual

• You may need to cycle the ignition from
off to on several times after refuelling
to allow the fuel system to pump the
fuel from the tank to the engine. On
restarting, cranking time will take a few
seconds longer than normal. Crank
time will be longer than usual.
• Normally, adding 4 L of fuel is enough
to restart the engine. If the vehicle is
out of fuel and on a steep grade, more
than 4 L may be required.
Fuel Run Dry Protection Feature
Your vehicle is fitted with a fuel run dry
protection system to prevent engine
damage.
The vehicle will enter an engine misfire
mode and shutdown at a pre determined
distance after the Distance to Empty
becomes zero.
Refill the fuel tank with a minimum of 4 L
diesel before resetting the feature.
Reset the fuel run dry protection feature
by following the below steps:
1. Insert the ignition key and turn to
position II (Ignition).
2. Hold the key in the position for 20
seconds and turn back to 0 (Off).
3. Repeat the steps three times to
complete the reset procedure.
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
Use the following guidelines to avoid
electrostatic charge build-up when filling
an ungrounded fuel container:
• Only use an approved fuel container to
transfer fuel to your vehicle. Place the
container on the ground when filling.
• Do not fill a fuel container while it is
inside your vehicle (including the cargo
area).
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Fuel and Refueling
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CATALYTIC CONVERTER

will radiate a considerable amount of heat
during use, and after you have switched
the engine off. This is a potential fire
hazard.
Driving with a Catalytic Converter
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REFUELING

engine. Have your vehicle checked by an
authorized dealer immediately.
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Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact
with the fuel container while filling.
Do not use a device that holds the fuel
pump nozzle lever in the fill position.
WARNING
Do not park or idle your vehicle over
dry leaves, dry grass or other
combustible materials. The exhaust
WARNINGS
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
Jump Starting the Vehicle (page
Do not switch the ignition off when
driving.
WARNINGS
Do not attempt to start the engine if
you have filled the fuel tank with the
incorrect fuel. This could damage the