Fuel And Refuelling; Safety Precautions; Fuel Quality - Petrol; Fuel Quality - Diesel - Ford TourneoConnect Warranty Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNINGS
Stop refuelling after the fuel nozzle
stops the second time. Additional
fuel will fill the expansion space in
the fuel tank which could lead to fuel
overflowing. Fuel spillage could be
hazardous to other road users.
Do not use any kind of flames or
heat near the fuel system. The fuel
system is under pressure. There is
a risk of injury if the fuel system is leaking.

FUEL QUALITY - PETROL

Note: We recommend that you use only
high quality fuel without additives or other
engine treatments.
CAUTION
Do not use leaded petrol or petrol
with additives containing other
metallic compounds (e.g.
manganese-based). They could damage
the emission system.
Use minimum 95 octane unleaded
petrol that meets the specification defined
by EN 228, or equivalent.

FUEL QUALITY - DIESEL

Note: We recommend that you use only
high quality fuel without additives or other
engine treatments.
WARNING
Do not mix diesel with oil, petrol or
other liquids. This could cause a
chemical reaction.

Fuel and refuelling

Note: We do not recommend the
prolonged use of additives intended to
prevent fuel waxing.
Use diesel that meets the specification
defined by EN 590, or equivalent.
You can use diesel that contains up to 5%
RME (bio diesel).

CATALYTIC CONVERTER

Driving with a catalytic
converter
Parking
amount of heat after you have switched
the engine off. This is a potential fire
hazard.
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CAUTION
Do not add kerosene, paraffin or
petrol to diesel. This could cause
damage to the fuel system.
CAUTIONS
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
Using booster cables (page 104).
Do not switch the ignition off when
driving.
WARNING
Do not park your vehicle over dry
leaves or dry grass. The exhaust will
continue to radiate a considerable