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CATALYTIC CONVERTER
Driving with a catalytic
converter
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 115).
Do not switch the ignition off when
driving.
Parking
WARNING
Do not park your vehicle over
dry leaves or dry grass. The
exhaust will continue to radiate a
considerable amount of heat after you
have switched the engine off. This is a
potential re hazard.
FUEL FILLER FLAP
WARNINGS
Take care when refuelling to avoid
spilling any residual fuel from the
fuel pipe nozzle.
We recommend that you wait at
least 10 seconds before removing
the fuel pipe nozzle to allow any residual
fuel to drain into the fuel tank.
Fuel and refuelling
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNINGS
Stop refuelling after the fuel nozzle
stops the second time. Additional
fuel will ll the expansion space in the fuel
tank which could lead to fuel overowing.
Fuel spillage could be hazardous to other
road users.
Do not use any kind of ames
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
The engine in your Escape has been
optimised for operation on 91 octane
unleaded fuel or higher.
Note: We recommend that you use
only high quality fuel without additives or
other engine treatments.
CAUTIONS
Do not use leaded petrol or petrol
with additives containing other
metallic compounds (eg. manganese-
based). They could damage the
emission system.
Your vehicle may use petrol that
contains up to 10% ethanol. Do
not use fuel containing more than 10%
ethanol in your vehicle. Use of petrol
containing more than 10% ethanol may
be damaging to your vehicle and may
affect your vehicle’s warranty.
Owners should note that the use
of petrol containing ethanol
can be expected to increase the fuel
consumption of your vehicle.
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