2018 Escape Owner's Manual

Fuel and Refueling

Use the following guidelines to avoid electrostatic charge build-up, which can produce a spark, when filling an ungrounded fuel container: • Only use an approved fuel container to transfer fuel to your vehicle. Place the container on the ground when filling it. • Do not fill a fuel container when it is inside your vehicle (including the cargo area). • Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container when filling it. • Do not use a device that holds the fuel pump nozzle lever in the fill position. Adding Fuel Froma Portable Fuel Container WARNINGS Do not insert the nozzle of a fuel container or an aftermarket funnel into the fuel filler neck. This may damage the fuel system filler neck or its seal and cause fuel to run onto the ground. Do not try to pry open or push open the capless fuel system with foreign objects. This could damage the fuel systemand its seal and cause injury to you or others. waste disposal facility. When refueling the vehicle fuel tank from a fuel container, use the fuel filler funnel includedwith your vehicle. See Fuel Filler Funnel Location (page 139). Note: Do not use aftermarket funnels as they may not work with the capless fuel system and can damage it. When refueling the vehicle fuel tank from a fuel container, do the following: 1. Fully open the fuel filler door. Do not dispose of fuel in the household refuse or the public sewage system. Use an authorized

2. Fully insert the fuel filler funnel into the fuel filler inlet.

E157452 3. Add fuel to your vehicle from the fuel container.

4. Remove the fuel filler funnel. 5. Fully close the fuel filler door.

6. Clean the fuel filler funnel and place it back in your vehicle or correctly dispose of it. Note: Extra funnels can be purchased from an authorized dealer if you choose to dispose of the funnel. REFUELING WARNINGS When refueling always shut the engine off and never allow sparks or open flames near the fuel tank filler valve. Never smoke or use a cell phone while refueling. Fuel vapor is extremely hazardous under certain conditions. Avoid inhaling excess fumes.

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