Ford 2013 Focus v.2 User Manual download pdf (Page 170)

• Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Fuel such as

gasoline is highly toxic and if swallowed can cause death or permanent

injury. If fuel is swallowed, call a physician immediately, even if no

symptoms are immediately apparent. The toxic effects of fuel may not

be visible for hours.

• Avoid inhaling fuel vapors. Inhaling too much fuel vapor of any kind

can lead to eye and respiratory tract irritation. In severe cases,

excessive or prolonged breathing of fuel vapor can cause serious

illness and permanent injury.

• Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes. If fuel is splashed in the eyes,

remove contact lenses (if worn), flush with water for 15 minutes and

seek medical attention. Failure to seek proper medical attention could

lead to permanent injury.

• Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin. If fuel is

splashed on the skin and/or clothing, promptly remove contaminated

clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Repeated or

prolonged skin contact with fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation.

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Be particularly careful if you are taking antabuse or other forms of

disulfiram for the treatment of alcoholism. Breathing gasoline vapors, or

skin contact could cause an adverse reaction. In sensitive individuals,

serious personal injury or sickness may result. If fuel is splashed on the

skin, promptly wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Consult a

physician immediately if you experience an adverse reaction.

• Flex fuel vehicle fuel tanks may contain zero to 85% ethanol. Any fuel

blends containing gasoline and ethanol should be treated the same as

Fuel Ethanol. Flex fuel vehicles have a yellow bezel placed over the

fuel fill inlet.

Pure ethanol is the alcohol which is the intoxicating agent in liquor, beer

and wine. It is distilled from the fermentation of plants such as field corn

and sugar cane. When ethanol is produced for use in motor fuels, a small

amount of gasoline is added to make it unfit for beverage use. The

resulting ethanol blend is called denatured fuel ethanol meaning that it is

denatured with 2% to 5% gasoline and is suitable for automotive use.

During the summer season, fuel ethanol may contain a maximum of 85%

denatured ethanol (Ed85) and 15% unleaded gasoline. The fuel ethanol

has a higher octane rating than unleaded regular or premium gasoline

and this allows the design of engines with greater efficiency and power.

Winter blends may contain up to 75% denatured ethanol (Ed75) and up

to 25% unleaded gasoline to enhance cold engine starts. Severely cold

weather may require additional measures for reliable starting.

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