Fuel and Refueling
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Fuels containing the octane booster
additive, methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl.
FUEL QUALITY - GASOLINE
ChoosingtheRightFuel(Gasoline
Vehicles)
Leaded fuel. The use of leaded fuel is
prohibited by law.
Use only unleaded gasoline or unleaded
gasoline blended with a maximum of 15%
ethanol in your gasoline vehicle.
Note: The use of any fuel other than the
recommended fuel can cause powertrain
damage, impair the emission control system
or cause loss of vehicle performance and
repairs may not be covered under warranty,.
Do not use:
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Fuels containing more than 15%
ethanol or E-85 fuel.
Octane Recommendations
1.6L Engine
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Fuels containing methanol.
Fuels containing metallic based
additives, including manganese-based
compounds.
Regular unleaded gasoline with a pump
(R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 is
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Fuels containing the octane booster
additive, methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl.
recommended. Some fuel stations offer
fuels posted as regular with an octane
rating below 87, particularly in high altitude
areas. Fuels with octane levels below 87
are not recommended.
Leaded fuel. The use of leaded fuel is
prohibited by law.
Note: The use of any fuel other than the
recommended fuel can cause powertrain
damage, impair the emission control system
or cause loss of vehicle performance and
repairs may not be covered under warranty,.
1.0L and 1.6L EcoBoost Engines
Regular unleaded gasoline with a pump
(R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 is
recommended. Some fuel stations offer
fuels posted as regular with an octane
rating below 87, particularly in high altitude
areas. Fuels with octane levels below 87
are not recommended. Premium fuel will
provide improved performance and is
recommended for severe duty usage such
as trailer tow.
Choosing the Right Fuel (Flexible
Fuel Vehicles)
Use only unleaded gasoline or unleaded
gasoline blended with a maximum of 85%
ethanol E-85 in your vehicle. Your vehicle
will have a yellow bezel placed over the
fuel tank filler pipe.
Do not be concerned if your engine
sometimes knocks lightly. However, if it
knocks heavily while you are using fuel with
the recommended octane rating, see an
authorized dealer to prevent any engine
damage.
Do not use:
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Fuels containing more than 85%
ethanol or E-100 fuel.
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Fuels containing methanol.
Fuels containing metallic based
additives, including manganese-based
compounds.
REFUELING
WARNINGS
Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel
fire can cause severe injuries.
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