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310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines > < Fuel Additive System Filling and Bleeding
Fuel System - General Information - Fuel Additive System Service Reset Procedure Without Using Diagnostic Tool Focus 2004.75 (07/2004-)
General Procedures

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NOTE:This procedure must only be carried out if the vehicle has reached the recommended additive filling service interval, with the additive tank level being above the low or empty level with the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and powertrain control lamp (PCL) not illuminated.
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NOTE:The fuel additive system service reset procedure will exit the resetting mode automatically if the following tasks are not completed within the specified time limit.
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NOTE:The following procedure must be read through and completely understood before attempting the fuel additive system service reset procedure.
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NOTE:Make sure the ignition switch is in position 0.
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    NOTE:The following sequence must be started within 60 seconds after the ignition key has been switched to position II.
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    NOTE:Make sure the fuel filler flap is closed.
    Turn the ignition switch to position II.
    Open and close the fuel filler flap.
    Open and close the fuel filler flap.
    Turn the ignition switch to position 0.
    Turn the ignition switch to position II.
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:The following sequence must be started within 60 seconds of the ignition switch being turned to position II.
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    NOTE:The following sequence must be completed within 10 seconds after the fuel filler flap has been opened.
    Open and close the fuel filler flap.
    Open and close the fuel filler flap.
    Open and close the fuel filler flap.
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:The following sequence must be started within 15 to 30 seconds after the fuel filler flap has been closed.
    NOTE:
    NOTE:The following sequence must be completed within 10 seconds after the fuel filler flap has been opened.
    Open and close the fuel filler flap.
    Open and close the fuel filler flap.
    Open and close the fuel filler flap.
  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:The following sequence must be carried out within 60 seconds of the fuel filler flap being closed.
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    NOTE:Make sure the vehicle is in netural.
    Start the engine.
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    NOTE:Allow the engine to idle (min 20 seconds).
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    NOTE:After approximately 25 seconds the PCL lamp will illuminate to indicate the resetting has been achieved.
    Allow the engine to idle.
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    NOTE:Check the PCL lamp for illumination. If the PCL lamp is illuminated continue with the procedure. If the PCL lamp is not illuminated repeat the procedure and test the system.
    Turn the ignition switch to position 0.
    Turn the ignition switch to position II.
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    NOTE:Check the PCL lamp for illumination. If the PCL lamp is not illuminated the fuel additive service reset procedure has been completed. If the PCL lamp is illuminated repeat the procedure and test the system.
    Turn the ignition switch to position 0.

310-01 Fuel Tank and Lines > < Fuel Additive System Filling and Bleeding