Catalytic Converter; Refueling - Ford FOCUS Owner's Manual

1. Locate the plastic funnel inside the
foam box in the spare wheel well.
2. Slowly insert the funnel into the
capless fuel system.
3. Fill your vehicle with fuel from the
portable fuel container.
4. When done, clean the funnel or
properly dispose of it. Extra funnels can
be purchased from your authorized
dealer if you choose to dispose of the
funnel.

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
169).
Do not switch the ignition off when
driving.
Focus (CF3) Australia/New Zealand, Vehicles Built From: 15-06-2015, F1EB-19G219-ZAA / F1EB-19G219-ZDA enAUS, Edition date: 05/2015, First Printing
Fuel and Refueling

REFUELING

and fire.
system and its seal and cause injury to you
or others.
damage not covered by the vehicle
Warranty. Have your vehicle checked
immediately.
valve. Never smoke or use a cell phone
while refueling. Fuel vapor is extremely
hazardous under certain conditions. Avoid
inhaling excess fumes.
not less than 20 cm.
the fuel tank.
will fill the expansion space in the fuel tank
and could lead to fuel overflowing.
Note: Your vehicle does not have a fuel filler
cap.
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WARNINGS
Do not overfill the fuel tank. The
pressure in an overfilled tank may
cause leakage and lead to fuel spray
Do not try to pry open or push open
the capless fuel system with foreign
objects. This could damage the fuel
Do not remove the fuel pump nozzle
from its fully inserted position when
refueling.
Do not attempt to start the engine if
you have filled the fuel tank with the
incorrect fuel. This may cause engine
When refueling always shut the
engine off and never allow sparks or
open flames near the fuel tank filler
If you use a high pressure spray to
wash your vehicle, only spray the fuel
tank filler door briefly from a distance
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