Catalytic Converter; Refueling - Ford FIESTA 2017 Owner's Manual

CATALYTIC CONVERTER

WARNING
Do not park or idle your vehicle over
dry leaves, dry grass or other
combustible materials. The exhaust
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
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
162).
Do not switch the ignition off when
driving.

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.
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Fuel and Refueling
until the sound stops. Otherwise, fuel may
spray out, which could cause serious
personal injury.
and fire.
fill the expansion space in the fuel tank and
could lead to fuel overflowing.
the fuel tank.
system and its seal and cause injury to you
or others.
Note: Your vehicle does not have a fuel filler
cap.
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WARNINGS
The fuel system may be under
pressure. If you hear a hissing sound
near the fuel filler door, do not refuel
Do not remove the fuel pump nozzle
from its fully inserted position when
refueling.
Do not overfill the fuel tank. The
pressure in an overfilled tank may
cause leakage and lead to fuel spray
Stop refueling when the fuel pump
nozzle automatically shuts off for the
first time. Failure to follow this will
Wait at least 10 seconds before
removing the fuel pump nozzle to
allow any residual fuel to drain into
Do not try to pry open or push open
the capless fuel system with foreign
objects. This could damage the fuel