FORD 2014 Focus v.3 - Manual (Page 160)

3. Slowly insert the fuel filler nozzle fully into the fuel system, and leave
the nozzle fully inserted until you are done pumping. Hold handle higher
during insertion for easier access.
4. After you are done pumping fuel,
slowly remove the fuel filler
nozzle—allow about 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 information display screen. 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/or 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/highway driving. Continuing
to drive with the message on may cause the service engine soon lamp to
turn on as well.
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2014 Focus (foc)
Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, February 2014
USA (fus)