2012 Ford Transit Connect Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 246

Maintenance and Specifications Use the following guidelines to avoid electrostatic charge build-up when filling an ungrounded fuel container: • Place approved fuel container on the ground. • DO NOT fill a fuel container while it is in the vehicle (including the cargo area). • 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 Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1/4 turn on/off feature. When fueling your vehicle: 1. Turn the engine off. 2. Unlock the fuel filler door. 3. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise until it spins off. 4. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe. 5. To install the cap, align the tabs on the cap with the notches on the filler pipe. 6. Tighten the filler cap clockwise until the cap clicks. 7. Lock the fuel filler door. comes on, the fuel filler cap may not be If the check fuel cap light properly installed. The light can come on after several driving events after you've refueled your vehicle. 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. 246 PAGE POSITION: 246 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum: