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FUEL QUALITY - GASOLINE

FUEL QUALITY - 2.0L

DURATORQ-TDCI(DW)DIESEL

Choosing the Right Fuel

WARNINGS

Do not mix gasoline with oil, diesel

or other liquids. This could cause a

chemical reaction.

Do not use leaded gasoline or

gasoline with additives containing

other metallic compounds (e.g.

manganese-based). They could damage

the emission system.

Note: We recommend that you use only

Use only Regular Diesel with a pump

cetane rating of 48 or higher. We

recommend using Premium Diesel with a

cetane rating of 55 or higher for optimal

performance of your vehicle. Premium

Diesel is recommended for severe duty

usage, for example fully loaded or trailer

tow.

The use of diesel with a cetane rating of

47 or lower could lead to engine damage

that may not be covered by the vehicle

Warranty. Some fuel stations offer fuels

posted as Regular Diesel with a cetane

rating below 48, particularly in high altitude

areas. Fuels with cetane rating below 48

are not recommended.

high quality fuel.

Note: We do not recommend the use of

additional additives or other engine

treatments for normal vehicle use.

Use minimum 95 octane unleaded

gasoline that meets the specification

defined by EN 228 or the equivalent

national specification.

Your vehicle is suitable for use with ethanol

blends up to 10% (E5 and E10).

Long-Term Storage

Most gasoline contains ethanol. We

recommend that you fill the fuel tank with

fuel that does not contain ethanol if you

intend to store your vehicle for more than

two months. Alternatively, we recommend

that you seek advice from an authorized

dealer.

Do not use any fuel other than those

recommended because it could lead to

engine damage that may not be covered

by the vehicle Warranty.

Note: Use of any fuel other than those

recommended can impair the emission

control system and cause a loss of vehicle

performance.

Do not use:

•

Gasoline.

Fuel with methanol.

Fuel containing metallic based

additives, including manganese-based

compounds.

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Fuel and Refueling

Do not be concerned if the engine

Note: Do not use aftermarket funnels; they

will not work with the capless fuel system

and can damage it. The included funnel has

been specially designed to work safely with

your vehicle.

When filling your vehicle’s fuel tank from

a portable fuel container, use the funnel

included with your vehicle.

sometimes knocks lightly. However, if it

knocks heavily under most driving

conditions while you are using fuel with the

recommended cetane rating, contact an

authorized dealer to prevent any engine

damage.

RUNNING OUT OF FUEL

Avoid running out of fuel because this

situation may have an adverse effect on

powertrain components.

If you have run out of fuel:

•

You may need to cycle the ignition from

off to on several times after refueling

to allow the fuel system to pump the

fuel from the tank to the engine. On

restarting, cranking time will take a few

seconds longer than normal. With

keyless ignition, just start the engine.

Crank time will be longer than usual.

•

Normally, adding 1 gallon (4.6 liters) of

fuel is enough to restart the engine. If

your vehicle is out of fuel and on a

steep grade, more than 1 gallon (4.6

liters) may be required.

1. Locate the plastic funnel inside the

foam box in the spare wheel well.

2. Slowly insert the funnel into the

capless fuel system.

3. Fill your vehicle with fuel from the

portable fuel container.

4. When done, clean the funnel or

properly dispose of it. Extra funnels can

be purchased from your authorized

dealer if you choose to dispose of the

funnel.

Refilling with a Portable Fuel

Container

WARNINGS

Do not insert the nozzle of portable

fuel containers or aftermarket

funnels into the capless fuel system,

they could become stuck. This could

damage the fuel system and its seal, and

may cause fuel to run onto the ground

instead of filling the tank, which could

result in serious personal injury.

Do not try to pry open or push open

the capless fuel system with foreign

objects. This could damage the fuel

system and its seal and cause injury to you

or others.

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