Gasolines For Clean Air; Safety Information Relating To Automotive Fuels - Ford Vehicle Owner's Manual

Gasolines for clean air

Fuels in certain areas of the country are required
to contain oxygenates to improve air quality.
Common oxygenates are ethanol or grain alcohol
(blended at no more than 10%), methanol or
wood alcohol (blended at no more than 5% with
cosolvents and additives), and MTBE or methyl
tertiary butyl ether (blended at no more than
15%).
Reformulated gasoline is also required in certain
areas of the U.S. These fuels are designed to
further reduce the emissions from your vehicle.
Generally, you should not experience difficulties
operating your vehicle on reformulated gasoline
or on fuels containing oxygenates. We encourage
you to use these fuels.
Safety Information Relating to Automotive
Fuels
Automotive fuels can cause serious injury
or death if misused or mishandled.
Gasoline and other automotive fuels are
extremely flammable. Turn your vehicle off and
do not smoke while refueling your vehicle. Keep
sparks and other sources of ignition away from
fuels.
Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if
swallowed. Further, gasoline may be blended
with methanol. Even small amounts of methanol
can cause blindness and possibly death when
swallowed. Therefore, never attempt to siphon
any fuel by mouth.
If any fuel is swallowed, call a physician or
poison control center immediately. Do not delay
calling a physician merely because no adverse
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