FORD 1999 Taurus - Manual (Page 249)

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If the fuel door does not open when you push the
release button, open the trunk and find the override
release on the right side. The override release is a
handle which says FUEL FILLER DOOR RELEASE
MANUAL OVERRIDE. Open the fuel door by
pulling on the handle.
The fuel filler door manual release — located
inside the trunk
1. Turn the engine off. After opening the fuel
door, remove the cap carefully and slowly by
pushing it down and turning it
counterclockwise 1/8 turn until it stops. Pull to
remove the cap. A tether attaches the cap to
the fuel filler pipe.
WARNING
The fuel system may be under pressure.
If the fuel cap is venting vapor or if
you hear a hissing sound, wait until it
stops before completely removing the
cap.
2. Make sure that you pump premium unleaded
fuel and put the nozzle all the way inside the
fuel filler pipe.
NOTE: If you spill any fuel on the body of your
vehicle, clean it off immediately. The fuel may dull
or soften the paint if you do not wash it off.
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