Ford Mondeo Quiz
Fuel and Refueling

Fuel consumption

In this manual: Fuel and Refueling
Introduction — 9Overview — 6Child safety — 5Seat belts — 4Supplemental Restraint System — 8Keys and Remote Controls — 4MyKey — 9Locks — 3Safety — 4Steering wheel — 6Wipers and washers — 4Lighting — 15Windows and mirrors — 7Instrument cluster — 4Information Displays — 3Climate control unit — 9Seats — 10Auxiliary power points — 1Storage Compartments — 4Engine Starting and Stopping — 7Unique Driving Characteristics — 1Fuel and Refueling — 7High-voltage battery — 3Transmission — 1Brakes — 5Traction control — 3Electronic Stability Control — 3Parking Aids — 7Cruise control — 4Driver assistance — 21Vehicle Loading — 1Towing — 3Driving tips — 6Roadside assistance in emergencies — 11Fuses — 3Maintenance — 15Vehicle Cleaning — 6Wheels and Tires — 8Capacities and specifications — 3Audio system — 8SYNC — 7SYNC 2 — 10Appendices — 3
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CO2 and fuel consumption data are derived from laboratory tests in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 or Commission Regulation (EC) No 692/2008 and its subsequent amendments.

They are designed for comparison between vehicle makes and models. They are not intended to represent the actual fuel consumption of your vehicle.

Actual fuel consumption is governed by many factors, including driving style, high-speed driving, frequency of stopping/starting, use of the air conditioning, fitted accessories, payload and towing.

The stated capacity is the sum of the indicated capacity and the reserve. The indicated capacity is the difference between the quantity of fuel in the tank and the quantity remaining when the fuel gauge indicates empty. The reserve is the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank after the fuel gauge has indicated empty.

Note: The quantity of fuel in the reserve varies and you must not rely on it to travel any further distance.

When you refuel your vehicle after the fuel gauge has indicated empty, you may not be able to refuel to the stated tank capacity, as the fuel reserve is still present in the fuel tank.

Refuelling the fuel tank

To obtain consistent results when refuelling:

  • Switch off the ignition.
  • Do not exceed two automatic shut-offs of the fuel nozzle when refuelling.

Results are more accurate when the same refuelling method is used.

Calculating fuel economy

Do not measure fuel economy over the first 1,600 km (1,000 miles) driven (engine running-in period).

A more accurate measurement is obtained after driving 4,000 km (2,500 miles). Fuel expenses, refuelling frequency or fuel gauge readings are not reliable methods for measuring fuel economy.

  1. Fill the fuel tank completely and note the initial odometer reading.
  2. Each time you fill the tank, note the quantity of fuel added.
  3. After consuming at least three tanks of fuel, fill the fuel tank and note the odometer reading.
  4. Subtract the initial odometer reading from the new reading.
  5. Calculate the fuel economy by multiplying the number of litres by 100 and dividing the result by the number of kilometres driven (or divide the number of miles driven by the gallons of fuel used).

Record the values over at least one month and also record the type of driving (city or motorway). This provides an accurate estimate of your vehicle's fuel economy under current driving conditions. In addition, by recording these values in summer and in winter, you can see the impact of temperature on fuel economy. In general, the vehicle uses more fuel in cold weather.

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