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Fuel and refueling, Safety precautions, 190 fuel and refueling – FORD 2013 C-MAX Hybrid v.3 User Manual

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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: Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if
misused or mishandled.

WARNING: The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can
produce static electricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is pumped

into an ungrounded fuel container.

WARNING: Fuel ethanol and gasoline 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 filler neck. Never smoke

while refueling. Fuel vapor is extremely hazardous under certain
conditions. Care should be taken to avoid inhaling excess fumes.

Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel:
• Extinguish all smoking materials and any open flames before refueling

your vehicle.

• Always turn off the vehicle before refueling.
• Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Fuel, such as

gasoline, is highly toxic and if swallowed can cause death or
permanent injury. If fuel is swallowed, call a physician immediately,
even if no symptoms are immediately apparent. The toxic effects of
fuel may not be visible for hours.

• Avoid inhaling fuel vapors. Inhaling too much fuel vapor of any kind

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.

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Fuel and Refueling

2013 C-Max Full Hybrid (34h)
Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, January 2013
USA
(fus)

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