FORD 2003 Explorer Sport Trac v.3 - Manual (Page 183)

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
Important safety precautions
Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank
may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire.
If the fuel filler cap is venting vapor or if you hear a hissing
sound, wait until it stops before completely removing the fuel
filler cap. Otherwise, fuel may spray out and cause injury.
If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, excessive pressure or
vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause
the fuel cap to disengage in a collision, which may result in personal
injury.
Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused or
mishandled.
Fuel ethanol and gasoline may contain benzene, which is a
cancer causing agent.
• Shut the engine off and
extinguish all smoking materials
and open flames before fueling.
• Automotive fuels can be harmful
or fatal if swallowed. If fuel is
swallowed, call a physician
immediately.
• Avoid inhaling fuel vapors.
• Avoid getting fuel in your eyes. If fuel is splash in the eyes, remove
contact lenses (if worn), flush with water for 15 minutes and seek
medical attention.
• If fuel is splashed on the skin and/or clothing, promptly remove
contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water.
• Be particularly careful if you are taking “Antabuse” or other forms of
disulfiram. Breathing fuel vapors or skin contact could cause sickness
or serious personal injury.
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