Ford Escape: Refueling / Manually Opening the Fuel Filler Door - Hybrid Electric Vehicle
(HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
WARNING: The fuel system may
be under pressure. If you hear a hissing
sound near the fuel filler inlet, do not
refuel until the sound stops. Otherwise,
fuel may spray out, which could cause
serious personal injury.
Note:The transmission must be in park (P)
or neutral (N).
When using the manual override lever do
the following:
- Switch the ignition on.

Note: The manual override lever is in the
driver side rear wheel well area.
- Pull the manual override lever.
- Switch the ignition off.
- Complete the refueling process within
20 minutes.
WARNING: When refueling always
shut the engine off and never allow
sparks or open flames near the fuel tank
filler valve. Never smoke or use a cell
phone while refueling...
Your vehicle does not have a fuel tank filler
cap.
Left-hand side. To open the fuel
filler door, press the center rear
edge of the fuel filler door and
then release...
Other information:
When you use them properly, the seat,
head restraint, seatbelt and airbags will
provide optimum protection in the event
of a crash.
We recommend that you follow these
guidelines:
Sit in an upright position with the base
of your spine as far back as possible...
Turn indicator. Select to hear the
last voice prompt.
Point of interest.
Estimated time of arrival,
distance to destination or time
to destination.
Current road.
Mute guidance prompts.
Cancel route guidance.
Note: To change guidance prompt volume,
turn the volume control when a guidance
prompt plays...