1996 Ford Escort Owner's Manual - Page 291

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. If your vehicle runs out of fuel, try to stop on level ground away from traffic. The engine may be restarted by adding at least one (1) gallon (four liters) of fuel to the fuel tank. If the vehicle is not level, up to three (3) gallons (12 liters) of fuel may be required to start the engine. You may need to crank the engine several times before the fuel system starts to pump fuel from the tank to the engine. RWARNING Never pour fuel in the throttle body or attempt to start the engine with the air cleaner removed. Doing so could result in fire and personal injury. 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 the 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. 292