Refilling with a portable fuel container, Fuel and refueling 215 – FORD 2013 Explorer v.4 User Manual

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• Normally, adding 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of fuel is enough to restart the

engine. If the vehicle is out of fuel and on a steep grade, more than
1 gallon (3.8 liters) may be required.

• The service engine soon indicator may come on. For more information

on the service engine soon indicator, see Warning Lamps and
Indicators
in the Instrument Cluster chapter.

Refilling with a Portable Fuel Container

WARNING: Do not insert the nozzle of a portable fuel container
or aftermarket funnel into the capless fuel system. 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.

WARNING: 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.

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 the vehicle’s fuel tank from a portable fuel container, use the
funnel included with the vehicle.

1. Locate the white plastic funnel in the spare tire
compartment.

2. Slowly insert the funnel into the capless fuel
system.

3. Fill the 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.

Fuel and Refueling

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2013 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012
USA
(fus)

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