Ford Aspire (1997 year). Instruction - page 44

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Put the chains on the front tires tightly with
the ends held down securely. Retighten the
chains after driving 1/2 mile (1 km). Follow
the chain manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not drive faster than 30 mph (48 km/h)
or the chain manufacturer’s recommended
speed limit, whichever is lower. Avoid
bumps, holes and sharp turns. If you can
hear the chains rub or bang against your
vehicle, remove the chains to prevent damage
to your vehicle.
Tire chains may affect vehicle handling. Drive
carefully and avoid hard braking.
Do not use chains on temporary spare tires.
They may damage the vehicle and the tire.
Filling the Fuel Tank
Your fuel hatch door is located on the driver’s
side. To open the fuel door, simply pull the
hatch open.
Fuel hatch and fuel cap
If you lose the fuel cap, replace it with an
authorized Motorcraft or equivalent part.
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WARNING
If you do not use the proper fuel cap, the
pressure in the fuel tank can damage the
fuel system or cause it to work improperly
in a collision.
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.
WARNING
The fuel system may be under pressure. If
the fuel cap is venting vapor or if you
hear a hissing sound, wait until it stops
before completely removing the cap.
A venting fuel tank is not an abnormal
condition. It may be caused by:
too volatile a fuel for the weather conditions.
Service stations sometimes sell winter grade
fuel in the summer.
extended periods of idling with the engine
RPM increased above the normal idle range.
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.
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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 that 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.
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
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gasolines, the performance of the emission
control devices and systems may be adversely
affected. Repair of damage caused by using a
fuel that your vehicle was not designed for may
not be covered by your warranty.
Octane recommendation
Your vehicle is designed to use regular gasoline
with an (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.
We do not
recommend gasolines labeled as “regular” in
high altitude areas that are sold with octane
ratings of 86 or even less.
Typical octane rating label
Do not be concerned if your vehicle sometimes
knocks lightly. However, if it knocks heavily
under most driving conditions on the
recommended octane fuel, see your dealer or a
qualified service technician to prevent any
engine damage.
Fuel quality
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or
hesitation problems try a different brand of fuel.
If the condition persists, see your dealer or a
qualified service technician.
The American Automobile Manufacturers
Association (AAMA) issued a gasoline
specification to provide information on high
quality fuels that optimize the performance of
your vehicle. We recommend the use of
gasolines that meet the AAMA specification if
they are available.
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