2009 Ford Ranger Super Cab Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 244

Maintenance and Specifications • Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while filling. • DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill position. Fuel Filler Cap When fueling your vehicle: 1. Turn the engine off. 2. Carefully turn the fuel filler cap counterclockwise until it spins off. 3. Carefully hang the cap from the tether. 4. To install the cap, place the cap into the filler pipe and rotate until you hear at least one click. or a "check fuel cap" message comes on, If the check fuel cap light the fuel filler cap may not be properly installed. The light or message can come on after several driving events after you've refueled your vehicle. At the next opportunity, safely pull off of the road, remove the fuel filler cap, align the cap properly and reinstall it. The check fuel cap or "check fuel cap" message may not reset immediately; it may light or "check fuel take several driving cycles for the check fuel cap light cap" 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 and highway driving. or "check fuel cap" Continuing to drive with the check fuel cap light message on may cause the light to turn on as well. If you must replace the fuel filler cap, replace it with a fuel filler cap that is designed for your vehicle. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the correct genuine Ford, Motorcraft or other certified fuel filler cap is not used. WARNING: The fuel system may be under pressure. 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 injure you or others. 244 2009 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)