1998 Mercury Villager Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 312

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 filler 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. 4. Replace the fuel cap tightly when you are finished. Turn it clockwise until you hear at least three clicks. The ratcheting mechanism allows the fuel cap to be sealed without overtightening. 5. Push the fuel door closed. Choosing the Right Fuel Use only UNLEADED FUEL. The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and could damage your vehicle. The damage may not be covered by your warranty. Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel containing manganese-based additives such as MMT. Additionally, vehicles certified to California emission standards (indicated on the underhood Vehicle Emissions Control Information label) are designed to operate on California reformulated gasolines. If California reformulated gasoline is not available when you refuel, your vehicle can be operated on non-California fuels. However, even though your engine will perform adequately on other 308