Ford Probe (1997 year). Manual — part 53
218
refuel, your vehicle can be operated on
non-California fuels. However, even though your
engine will perform adequately on other
gasolines, the performance of the emission
control devices and systems may be adversely
affected. Repair of damage caused by using a
fuel that your vehicle was not designed for may
not be covered by your warranty.
Octane Recommendations
Your 2.0L engine is designed to use regular
gasoline with an (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.
We do not recommend gasolines labeled as
“regular” in high altitude areas that are sold
with octane ratings of 86 or even less.
Your 2.5L engine is designed to use premium
gasoline for optimum performance with an
(R+M)/2 octane rating of 91 or higher. Gasolines
with lower octane ratings can be used, but
performance may decrease. We do not
recommend gasolines labeled as “premium” in
high altitude areas that are sold with octane
ratings less than 91.
Do not be concerned if your vehicle sometimes
knocks lightly. However, if it knocks heavily
under most driving conditions on the
recommended octane fuel, see your dealer or a
qualified service technician to prevent any
engine damage.
Fuel Quality
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or
hesitation problems try a different brand of fuel.
If the condition persists, see your dealer or a
qualified service technician.
The American Automobile Manufacturers
Association (AAMA) issued a gasoline
specification to provide information on high
219
quality fuels that optimize the performance of
your vehicle. We recommend the use of
gasolines that meet the AAMA specification if
they are available.
It should not be necessary to add any
aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you
continue to use a high-quality fuel.
Cleaner Air
Ford approves the use of gasolines to improve
air quality, including reformulated gasolines that
contain oxygenates such as a maximum of 10%
ethanol or 15% MTBE. There should be no more
than 5% methanol with cosolvents and additives
to protect the fuel system.
Safety Information Relating to Automotive
Fuels
R
WARNING
Automotive fuels can cause serious injury
or death if misused or mishandled.
❑
Turn vehicle off when refueling.
❑
Do not smoke when refueling. Fuels are
extremely flammable.
❑
Do not siphon any fuel by mouth.
R
WARNING
Gasoline or gasoline blended with
methanol can cause blindness and
possible death when swallowed. If any
fuel is swallowed, call a physician or
poison control center immediately.
220
❑
Avoid breathing vapors while refueling.
❑
If fuel is splashed on the skin, wash with
soap and water.
❑
If fuel is splashed in the eyes, remove contact
lenses (if worn), flush with water for 15
minutes, and seek medical attention.
Gasoline and gasoline blends may contain small
amounts of carcinogens, such as benzene.
Long-term exposure to unleaded gasoline vapors
has caused cancer in laboratory animals.
If you are taking the medication “Antabuse” or
other forms of disulfiram for the treatment of
alcoholism, vapor or skin contact with a
gasoline-methanol blend may cause the same
kind of adverse reaction as drinking an alcoholic
beverage. In sensitive individuals, serious
personal injury or sickness could result. Consult
a physician promptly if you experience an
adverse reaction.
Running Out of Fuel
NOTE:
Avoid running out of fuel because this
situation may have an adverse effect on
modern powertrain components.
You may need to crank the engine several times
before the fuel system starts to pump fuel from
the tank to the engine.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is an estimate of the efficiency of
your vehicle and can be calculated as Miles Per
Gallon (MPG) or Liters Per 100 Kilometers
(L/100K).
Do not calculate fuel economy during your
vehicle’s break-in period. This would not be an
accurate estimate of how much fuel your vehicle
will normally use.
221
To calculate fuel economy:
1.
Fill the tank completely and record the
initial odometer reading.
2.
Every time you buy fuel record the
amount (in gallons or liters) purchased.
3.
After at least three to five tankfuls, fill the
fuel tank and record the final odometer
reading.
4.
Use these equations to calculate your fuel
economy:
❑
English: MPG = (total miles driven)
v
(gallons used)
❑
Metric: L/100k = (liters used)
v
(100 kilometers)
Comparisons With EPA Estimates
EPA fuel economy figures are obtained from
laboratory tests under simulated road conditions
and may not reflect the actual conditions you
experience or your style of driving. The EPA
fuel economy estimate is not a guarantee that
you will achieve the fuel economy shown.
The following decrease fuel economy:
❑
Lack of regular, scheduled maintenance
❑
Rapid acceleration and excessive speed
❑
Driving with your foot on the brake
❑
Sudden stops
❑
Extended engine idling
❑
Using speed control in hilly terrain
Большое спасибо!
Ваше мнение очень важно для нас.
Нет комментариевНе стесняйтесь поделиться с нами вашим ценным мнением.
Текст