FORD 2013 C-MAX Hybrid v.1 - Manual (Page 143)

3. Slowly insert the fuel filler nozzle fully
into the fuel system, and leave the
nozzle fully inserted to open both doors
until you are done pumping. Hold the
handle higher during insertion for easier
access.
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4. After you are done pumping fuel, slowly
remove the fuel filler nozzle. Allow
approximately five to ten seconds after
pumping fuel before removing the fuel
filler nozzle. This allows residual fuel
to drain back into the fuel tank and not
spill onto the vehicle.
Note: A fuel spillage concern may occur if
overfilling the fuel tank. Do not overfill the
tank to the point that the fuel is able to
bypass the fuel filler nozzle. The overfilled
fuel may run down the drain located below
and in front of the fuel filler door.
If the fuel fill inlet was not properly closed,
a Check Fuel Fill Inlet message may
appear on the instrument cluster.
At the next opportunity, do the following:
1. Safely pull off the road.
2. Put the vehicle in P (Park) and turn the
ignition off.
3. Open the fuel filler door and remove
any visible debris from the fuel fill
opening.
4. Insert either the fuel fill nozzle or the
fuel fill funnel provided with the vehicle
several times to dislodge any debris
and allow the inlet to close properly.
If this action corrects the problem, the
message may not reset immediately. It
may take several driving cycles for the
message to turn off. A driving cycle
consists of an engine start-up (after four
or more hours with the engine off) followed
by city or highway driving. Continuing to
drive with the message on may cause the
service engine soon lamp to turn on as
well.
Easy Fuel™ Capless System
(Energi Vehicles Only)
WARNING
The fuel system may be under
pressure. If you hear a hissing sound
near the fuel filler door, do not refuel
until the sound stops. Otherwise, fuel may
spray out, which could cause serious
personal injury.
Note: Your vehicle features a locking fuel
door and an auto-sealing feature that locks
the fuel tank refueling valve. Before you can
refuel your vehicle you must first press the
button located on the center console.
Pressing this button will unlock the fuel tank
refueling valve allowing the fuel filler door
to open so that the fuel filler nozzle can be
inserted into the fuel inlet. This could take
up to fifteen seconds before the fuel filler
door pops open allowing the insertion of the
fuel filler nozzle.
When fueling your vehicle:
1. Put the vehicle in P (Park) and turn the
ignition off.
2. Press the fuel button located on the
center console.
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Fuel and Refueling