Fuel Consumption; Emission Control System - Ford Fusion 2013 Manual

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Note: The amount of usable fuel in the
empty reserve varies and should not be
relied upon to increase driving range. When
refueling your vehicle after the fuel gauge
indicates empty, you might not be able to
refuel the full amount of the advertised
capacity of the fuel tank due to the empty
reserve still present in the tank.
Empty reserve is the amount of fuel
remaining in the tank after the fuel gauge
indicates empty. Do not rely on this fuel for
driving. The usable capacity of the fuel
tank is the amount of fuel that can be put
into the tank after the gauge indicates
empty. The advertised capacity is the total
fuel tank size – it is the combined usable
capacity plus the empty reserve.
Filling the Tank
For consistent results when filling the fuel
tank:
• Turn the ignition off before fueling; an
inaccurate reading results if the engine
is left running.
• Use the same fill rate
(low-medium-high) each time the tank
is filled.
• Allow no more than two automatic
click-offs when filling.
Results are most accurate when the filling
method is consistent.
Calculating Fuel Economy
Do not measure fuel economy during the
first 1000 miles (1600 kilometers) of
driving (this is your engine's break-in
period); a more accurate measurement is
obtained after 2000 miles - 3000 miles
(3200 kilometers - 4800 kilometers). Also,
fuel expense, frequency of fill ups or fuel
gauge readings are not accurate ways to
measure fuel economy.
Fuel and Refueling
1.
2. Each time you fill the tank, record the
3. After at least three to five tank fill ups,
4. Subtract your initial odometer reading
5. Calculate fuel economy by dividing
Keep a record for at least one month and
record the type of driving (city or highway).
This provides an accurate estimate of the
vehicle's fuel economy under current
driving conditions. Additionally, keeping
records during summer and winter show
how temperature impacts fuel economy.
In general, lower temperatures mean lower
fuel economy.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

engine compartment and exhaust system,
which can start a fire.
you smell exhaust fumes inside your
vehicle, have your dealer inspect your
vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you
smell exhaust fumes.
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I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Fill the fuel tank completely and record
the initial odometer reading.
amount of fuel added.
fill the fuel tank and record the current
odometer reading.
from the current odometer reading.
miles traveled by gallons used (For
Metric: Multiply liters used by 100, then
divide by kilometers traveled).
WARNINGS
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle
in dry grass or other dry ground cover.
The emission system heats up the
Exhaust leaks may result in entry of
harmful and potentially lethal fumes
into the passenger compartment. If