Ford Explorer: Fuel and Refueling / Safety Precautions
WARNING: Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank
may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire.
WARNING: The fuel system may be under pressure. If you hear a hissing sound
near the fuel filler inlet, do not refuel until the sound stops. Otherwise, fuel
may spray out, which could cause serious personal injury.
WARNING: Fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or mishandled.
WARNING: Fuel may contain benzene, which is a cancer-causing agent.
WARNING: 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.
Follow these guidelines when refueling:
- Extinguish all smoking materials and any open flames before refueling your
vehicle.
- Always switch the engine off before refueling.
- Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Fuel is highly toxic
and if swallowed can cause death or permanent injury. If fuel is swallowed immediately
call a physician, even if no symptoms are immediately apparent. The toxic effects
of fuel may not be apparent for hours.
- Avoid inhaling fuel vapors. Inhaling fuel vapor can lead to eye and respiratory
tract irritation. In severe cases, excessive or prolonged breathing of fuel
vapor can cause serious illness and permanent injury.
- Avoid getting fuel in your eyes. If you splash fuel in your eyes, immediately
remove contact lenses (if worn), flush with water for 15 minutes and seek medical
attention. Failure to seek proper medical attention could lead to permanent
injury.
- Fuels can be harmful if absorbed through the skin. If you splash fuel on
your skin, clothing or both, promptly remove contaminated clothing and thoroughly
wash your skin with soap and water. Repeated or prolonged skin contact causes
skin irritation.
- Be particularly careful if you are taking Antabuse or other forms of Disulfiram
for the treatment of alcoholism. Breathing fuel vapors could cause an adverse
reaction, serious personal injury or sickness. Immediately call a physician
if you experience any adverse reactions.
Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel Vehicles
Flex fuel vehicles have one of the following identifiers:
Yellow fuel filler cap.
Yellow bezel around the fuel filler inlet...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
LH lamps shown, RH lamps similar.
Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).
Cut the tie strap, disconnect the electrical connector,
remove the nuts and the flashing light emitting diode (LED) lamp...
4 Inch Display
A - Tachometer.
B - Information display.
C - Speedometer.
D - Fuel gauge.
E - Engine coolant temperature gauge.
Information Display
Information that appears depends on your vehicle settings. See General Information.
6 Inch Display
A - Tachometer...
Categories
You can use the power door lock control or the remote control to lock and unlock
your vehicle.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock control is on the driver and front passenger door panels.
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