Refueling - Ford Escape Owner's Manual

WARNINGS
Do not try to pry open or push open
the capless fuel system with foreign
objects. This could damage the fuel
system and its seal and cause injury to you
or others.
Note: Do not use aftermarket funnels; they
will not work with the capless fuel system
and can damage it. The included funnel has
been specially designed to work safely with
your vehicle.
When filling the vehicle's fuel tank from a
portable fuel container, use the funnel
included with the vehicle. The funnel is
located in the rear of the vehicle, inside the
load compartment, underneath the load
floor carpet.
1. Locate the portable funnel that comes
with your vehicle.
2. Slowly insert the funnel into the
capless fuel system.
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3. Fill the vehicle with fuel from the
4. When done, clean the funnel or

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portable fuel container.
properly dispose of it. Extra funnels can
be purchased from your authorized
dealer if you choose to dispose of the
funnel.
WARNINGS
Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel
fire can cause severe injuries.
Read and follow all the instructions
on the pump island.
Turn off your engine when you are
refueling.
Do not smoke if you are near fuel or
refueling your vehicle.
Keep sparks, flames and smoking
materials away from fuel.
Stay outside your vehicle and do not
leave the fuel pump unattended
when refueling your vehicle. This is
Keep children away from the fuel
pump; never let children pump fuel.
Do not use personal electronic
devices while refueling.