2018-Continental-Owners-Manual

Fuel and Refueling

Filling the Fuel Tank For consistent results when refueling: • 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 one automatic shut-off when refueling. Results are most accurate when the filling method is consistent. Calculating Fuel Economy Do not measure fuel economy during the first 1,000 mi (1,600 km) of driving (this is your engine’s break-in period). A more accurate measurement is obtained after 2,000 mi (3,200 km) to 3,000 mi (4,800 km). Also, fuel expense, frequency of fill ups or fuel gauge readings are not accurate ways to measure fuel economy. 1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading.

Note: Do not attempt to start the engine if you have filled the fuel tank with incorrect fuel. Incorrect fuel use can cause damage not covered by the vehicle Warranty. Have your vehicle immediately checked. System Warnings (If Equipped) If the fuel filler inlet does not fully close a warning message appears in the information display. 1. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch the engine off. 2. Shift into park (P) or neutral (N). 3. Apply the parking brake. 4. Fully open the fuel filler door. 5. Check the fuel filler inlet and the area around it for any items or debris that may be obstructing its movement. 6. Fully insert a fuel pump nozzle or the fuel filler funnel provided with your vehicle into the fuel filler inlet. This action should dislodge any debris that may be preventing the fuel filler inlet from fully closing. 7. Fully close the fuel filler door.

Note: If this action corrects the problem the message may not immediately reset. If the message remains and a warning lamp illuminates, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible. FUEL CONSUMPTION The advertised capacity is the maximum amount of fuel that you can add to the fuel tank when the fuel gauge indicates empty. In addition, the fuel tank contains an empty reserve. The empty reserve is an unspecified amount of fuel that remains in the fuel tank when the fuel gauge indicates empty. Note: The amount of fuel in the empty reserve varies and should not be relied upon to increase driving range.

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Continental (CPL) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201706, First Printing