Ford Fusion Hybrid / Fusion Energi (2018 year). Manual — part 38

FUEL FILLER FUNNEL
LOCATION

The fuel filler funnel is under the luggage
compartment floor covering.

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RUNNING OUT OF FUEL

Running out of fuel can cause damage not
covered by the vehicle Warranty.

If your vehicle runs out of fuel:
•

Add a minimum of 1.3 gal (5 L) of fuel
to restart the engine.

•

You may need to switch 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. When restarting, cranking time
takes a few seconds longer than
normal.

Note: If your vehicle is on a steep slope,
more fuel may be required.

Filling a Portable Fuel Container

WARNING

Flow of fuel through a fuel pump
nozzle can produce static electricity.
This can cause a fire if you are filling

an ungrounded fuel container.

Use the following guidelines to avoid
electrostatic charge build-up, which can
produce a spark, when filling an
ungrounded fuel container:
•

Only use an approved fuel container to
transfer fuel to your vehicle. Place the
container on the ground when filling it.

•

Do not fill a fuel container when it is
inside your vehicle (including the cargo
area).

•

Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact
with the fuel container when filling it.

•

Do not use a device that holds the fuel
pump nozzle lever in the fill position.

Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container

WARNINGS

Do not insert the nozzle of a fuel
container or an aftermarket funnel
into the fuel filler neck. This may

damage the fuel system filler neck or its
seal and cause fuel to run onto the ground.

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.

Do not dispose of fuel in the
household refuse or the public
sewage system. Use an authorized

waste disposal facility.

When refueling the vehicle fuel tank from
a fuel container, use the fuel filler funnel
included with your vehicle. See Fuel Filler
Funnel Location (page 155).

Note: Do not use aftermarket funnels as
they may not work with the capless fuel
system and can damage it.

When refueling the vehicle fuel tank from
a fuel container, do the following:

1.

Fully open the fuel filler door.

2. Fully insert the fuel filler funnel into the

fuel filler inlet.

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3. Add fuel to your vehicle from the fuel

container.

4. Remove the fuel filler funnel.

5. Fully close the fuel filler door.

6. Clean the fuel filler funnel and place it

back in your vehicle or correctly dispose
of it.

Note: Extra funnels can be purchased from
an authorized dealer if you choose to
dispose of the funnel.

REFUELING

WARNINGS

Do not overfill the fuel tank. The
pressure in an overfilled tank may
cause leakage and lead to fuel spray

and fire.

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.

WARNINGS

Do not remove the fuel pump nozzle
from its fully inserted position when
refueling.

When refueling always shut the
engine off and never allow sparks or
open flames near the fuel tank filler

valve. Never smoke or use a cell phone
while refueling. Fuel vapor is extremely
hazardous under certain conditions. Avoid
inhaling excess fumes.

Stop refueling when the fuel pump
nozzle automatically shuts off for the
first time. Failure to follow this will

fill the expansion space in the fuel tank and
could lead to fuel overflowing.

Wait at least 10 seconds before
removing the fuel pump nozzle to
allow any residual fuel to drain into

the fuel tank.

The fuel system may be under
pressure. If you hear a hissing sound
near the fuel filler inlet, do not refuel

until the sound stops. Otherwise, fuel may
spray out, which could cause serious
personal injury.

Read and follow all the instructions
on the pump island.

1.

When you stop your vehicle, shift into
park (P) or neutral (N) and switch the
ignition off.

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2. Press the button on the driver door to

open the fuel filler door. The fuel filler
door can take up to 15 seconds to open
before you can insert a fuel filler nozzle.

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A

3. Insert the fuel pump nozzle up to the

first notch on the nozzle A. Keep it
resting on the cover of the fuel tank
filler pipe opening.

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A

B

4. Hold the fuel pump nozzle in position

B when refueling. Holding the fuel
nozzle in position A can affect the flow
of fuel and shut off the fuel nozzle
before the fuel tank is full.

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A

B

5. Operate the fuel pump nozzle within

the area shown.

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6. Slightly raise the fuel pump nozzle and

then slowly remove it.

7.

Fully close the fuel filler door.

Note: To close the fuel filler door, press the
center rear edge of the fuel filler door and
then release.

You must complete the refueling process
within 20 minutes. If 20 minutes elapses,
you must press the button on the driver
door again. Fuel pump nozzle automatic
shut off may occur if you do not press the
button on the driver door.

System Warnings

If the fuel filler door fails to open, an
information message appears in the
information display.

Description and Action

Message

A warning message appears
in the information display
when the fuel system fails
to depressurize or the fuel
filler door fails to open. You
may have to use the fuel
filler door manual override
lever.

Refuel
Error See
Manual

If the information message appears, do the
following:

1.

Check the fuel filler door for anything
that may be obstructing its movement,
for example ice or snow.

2. Remove any obstruction from the fuel

filler door.

3. Press the button on the driver door to

open the fuel filler door.

4. If the fuel filler door fails to open and

the information message remains in
the information display, use the fuel
filler door manual override lever.

Fuel Filler Door Manual Override
Lever

Note: The transmission must be in park (P)
or neutral (N).

When using the manual override lever do
the following:

1.

Switch the ignition on.

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2. Open the luggage compartment, the

manual override lever is located on the
left-hand side.

3. Pull the manual override lever.

4. Switch the ignition off.

5. Complete the refueling process within

20 minutes.

FUEL CONSUMPTION

The advertised capacity is the maximum
amount of fuel that you can add to the fuel
tank after running out of fuel. Included in
the advertised capacity is an empty
reserve. The empty reserve is an
unspecified amount of fuel that remains
in the fuel tank when the fuel gauge
indicates empty.

Note: The amount of fuel in the empty
reserve varies and should not be relied upon
to increase driving range.