1996 Mercury Villager Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 298

NOTE: If you replace your fuel cap with an aftermarket fuel filler cap, the customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel tank and/or fuel system. A venting fuel tank is not an abnormal condition. It may be caused by: s too volatile a fuel for the weather conditions. Service stations sometimes sell winter grade fuel in the summer. s pulling a heavy load on hot days, or at high altitudes. s extended periods of idling with the engine RPM increased above the normal idle range. s parking the vehicle in full sunlight for extended periods on extremely hot days. WARNING Do not overfill the fuel tank. The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. Before you fill your vehicle with fuel, extinguish all lit cigarettes, other smoking materials, and any open flames. To fill the tank properly: 1. Remove the fuel cap. Proceed to add fuel to the tank only if your vehicle is on level ground. 2. Make sure you pump unleaded fuel and put the nozzle all the way inside the fuel filler pipe. The fuel tank is normally full after three automatic shutoffs of the nozzle. 3. If you spill any fuel on the body of your vehicle, clean it off immediately. The fuel may dull or soften the paint if you do not wash it off. 304