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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:

  1. Switch the ignition on.

    Ford Escape. (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

    Note: The manual override lever is in the driver side rear wheel well area.

  2. Pull the manual override lever.
  3. Switch the ignition off.
  4. Complete the refueling process within 20 minutes.

    Refueling Your Vehicle - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

    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...

    Manually Opening the Fuel Filler Door - Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

    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...

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