Ford 2012 Fusion v.2- User Manual

SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered byyour vehicle’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner’s Guide. Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicl...

WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that you use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may takeyour focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle.We recommend aga...

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Airbag - Side Child Seat LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid -Non-Petroleum Based P...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster shown; metric, optional and manualtransmission clusters similar Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause extensive repairs. A warning light mayilluminate when a problem exists with one ...

damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoidheavy acceleration and deceleration) and contact your authorized dealeras soon as possible. WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floo...

Airbag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when the ignition isturned to on, continues to flash orremains on, contact your authorizeddealer as soon as possible. A chime will sound when there is amalfunction in the indicator light. Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A Belt-...

Overdrive cancel and gradeassist (if equipped): Illuminates when the overdrive function of thetransmission has been turned offand the grade assist function hasbeen turned on, refer to the Driving chapter. Low tire pressure warning: Illuminates when your tire pressureis low. If the light remains on a...

GAUGES Standard measure cluster shown, metric similar. Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Engine coolant temperaturegauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle will be inthe normal range (between “H” and“C”). If it enters the red section, th...

Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is leftin the fuel tank (when the ignitionis in the on position). The fuelgauge may vary slightly when thevehicle is in motion or on a grade. The fuel icon and arrow indicateswhich side of the vehicle the fuelfiller door is located. Refer to Filling ...

If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing distance traveledby gallons of fuel used (liters of fuel used by 100 kilometers traveled),your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons: • Your vehicle was not perfectly level during fill-up • Differences in the automatic...

System check and vehicle feature customization Press the SETUP button repeatedlyto cycle the message center throughthe following features: RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK When this message appears, pressthe RESET button and the messagecenter will begin to cycle throughthe following systems and provide astatu...

Press RESET to turn it off or on. PARK AID (Reverse sensing system–if equipped) This feature sounds a warning tone to warn the driver of obstacles nearthe rear bumper, and functions only when R (Reverse) gear is selected. Press RESET to turn the rear park assist off. CREATE MYKEY / MYKEY SETUP/ CLEA...

AUDIO SYSTEMS AM/FM/single CD MP3 satellite compatible sound system WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that maytake their focus off the road. Your pri...

SCAN: Press SCAN for a brief sampling of all available SIRIUS 威 satellite channels. If a specific category is selected, (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.) pressSCAN for a brief sampling of all available SIRIUS 威 satellite channels within the selected category. MEMORY PRESETS (0–9): There are 30 available pres...

• CHANNEL LOCKOUT MENU- Press OK to enter the Channel Lockout menu. Press the / to scroll through the following options: a. LOCK/UNLOCK THIS CHANNEL: Press OK when LOCK/UNLOCK THIS CHANNEL is displayed and the display will readENTER PIN. Enter your four-digit PIN (initial PIN is 1234) and thesystem ...

Your vehicle is equipped with anauxiliary input jack (AIJ). Theauxiliary input jack provides a wayto connect your portable musicplayer to the in-vehicle audiosystem. This allows the audio from aportable music player to be playedthrough the vehicle speakers withhigh fidelity. To achieve optimalperfor...

Your vehicle may be equipped with aUSB port inside your center console.This feature allows you to plug inmedia playing devices, memorysticks, and also to charge devices ifthey support this feature. Forfurther information on this feature,refer to Accessing and using your USB port in the SYNC 威 supple...

• Wipe discs from the center out. Don’t: • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periodsof time. • Clean using a circular motion. CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in(12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technicalincompatibility, certain recordable and...

MP3 track and folder structure Your MP3 system recognizes MP3 individual tracks and folder structureas follows: • There are two different modes for MP3 disc playback: MP3 track mode(system default) and MP3 folder mode. For more information on trackand folder mode, refer to Sample MP3 structure in th...

Sample MP3 structure If you are burning your own MP3discs, it is important to understandhow the system will read thestructures you create. While variousfiles may be present, (files withextensions other than mp3), onlyfiles with the .mp3 extension will beplayed. Other files will be ignoredby the syst...

Radio Display Condition Action Required UPDATING Update of channel programming in progress. No action required. The process may take up to three minutes. CALL SIRIUS 威 1–888–539–7474 Satellite service has been deactivated by SIRIUS 威 satellite radio. Call SIRIUS 威 at 1–888–539–7474 to re-activate or...

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED) 1. Fan speed adjustment: Turn to select fan speed. 2. R Rear defroster: Press to activate/deactivate the rear window defroster. Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information. 3. Defrost: Distributes outside air throu...

9. Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle. 10. Recirculated air: Press to activate/deactivate air recirculation in the vehicle. Recirculated air may reduce the amount of time needed tocool down the interior of the vehicle, when used with A/C, and may alsohelp red...

• To improve the time to reach comfort in hot weather, drive with thewindows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after start up or until thevehicle has been “aired out.” • A small amount of air may be felt from the floor vent regardless of theair distribution setting that is selected. During extreme high ...

DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) 1. AUTO/Driver temperature: Press to engage full automatic operation. Select the desired temperature using the temperature control.The system will automatically determine fan speed, airflow distribution,A/C on or off, and outside or recirculated air, ...

14. Driver heated seat control (if equipped): Press to activate/deactivate the driver heated seat. See Heated seats in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Outside temperature: The outside temperature will appear in the display and is labeled EXT TEMP. Temperature conversion: To switch between...

3. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. A/Cengages automatically in MAX A/C, (defrost) and (floor/defrost). 4. Passenger temperature: Press to increase/decrease the air temperature on the passenger side of the ve...

11. Power: Press to activate/deactivate the climate control system. When the system is off, outside air is prevented from entering thevehicle. The climate status in the touchscreen will also be turned off. 12. Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vents...

• : Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents, de-mister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents. The system willautomatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO on the main bezel. Fan Speed: Press to decrease/increase the ...

For maximum cooling performance: • Automatic operation: 1. Press AUTO for full automatic operation. 2. Do not override A/C or (recirculated air). 3. Set the temperature to 60°F (16°C). • MAX A/C: 1. Press MAX A/C. The system will automatically default to single zoneoperation and set the temperature ...

Do not use razor blades or other sharp objects to clean the insideof the rear window or to remove decals from the inside or therear window. This may cause damage to the heated grid lines andwill not be covered by your warranty. CABIN AIR FILTER Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air filter, locat...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, licenseplate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the low beam headlamps on. Autolamp control (if equipped) The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe exterior lights normallycontrolled b...

4. Turn the headlamp control to the autolamp position. The headlampswill turn on. 5. Wait the desired amount of time for the exit delay you want (up tothree minutes), then turn the headlamps off. See Message center in the Instrument Cluster section for more information. Fog lamp control (if equipped...

Flash-to-pass Pull toward you slightly to activateand release to deactivate. Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output.To activate: • the ignition must be in the on position, • the headlamp control is in the off, autolamps or parking lamp positionand • th...

Your vehicle may also have readinglamps within the rear dome lamp(s). Press the switches on either side ofthe dome lamp to turn on thelamps. Ambient lighting (if equipped) Illuminates footwells, storage binsand cupholders with a choice ofseveral colors. The ambient lightingcontrol is located on the ...

Replacing interior bulbs Check the operation of all bulbs frequently. Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently. Replacing headlamp bulbs (2.5L/3.0L engines) High beam/low beam bulb replacement For driver side replacement of this bulb, do the following: WARNING: To red...

Low beam 6. Disconnect the electrical connector. To install, reverse the removal procedure. For passenger side replacement of the high beam bulb, do thefollowing: 1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the off position, then open thehood. 2. Reach over the front bolster. 3. Disengage the windshield...

6. Disconnect the electricalconnector. 7. Carefully pull bulb straight out ofsocket and install the new one. WARNING: Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause theb...

Replacing headlamp bulbs (3.5L engine) High beam/low beam bulb replacement For driver side replacement of the high beam/low beam bulbs, do thefollowing: 1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position, then open thehood. 2. Reach over the front bolster and remove the rubber bulb access cover...

Replacing fog lamp bulbs 1. Make sure the fog lamp switch isin the off position. 2. From underneath the vehicle,partially remove the tire splashshield by removing four drivescrews. After removing to allow free accessto the front fog lamp bulb andelectrical wire harness, the splash shield flap can be...

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you toincrease the speed of the wipers;rotate towards you to decrease thespeed of the wipers. Speed dependent wipers (if equipped): When the wiper control is set to any of the interval settings except the longest pause se...

Windshield washer: Press the end of the stalk: • briefly: causes a single swipe ofthe wipers without washer fluid. • a quick press and hold: thewipers will swipe three times withwasher fluid. • a long press and hold: the wipersand washer fluid will be activatedfor up to ten seconds. Courtesy wipe fe...

OVERHEAD CONSOLE The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according toyour option package. Storage compartment Press on the rear edge of thecompartment door to open. The storage compartment may beused to secure sunglasses or asimilar object. ELECTRONIC COMPASS (IF EQUIPPED) The co...

2. To calibrate, press and hold the 7and 9 radio preset buttons togetherfor approximately 10 seconds untilCAL appears. Release the buttons. 3. Slowly drive the vehicle in acircle (less than 3 mph [5 km/h])until the CAL display changes to thedirection value (N, S, E, W, etc.). Itmay take up to five c...

INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT The storage compartment may beused to secure sunglasses or similarsized objects. Press the button toopen the storage compartment. AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12V DC) Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not insertany other object in the power outlet...

POWER WINDOWS WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with the power windows. They may seriously injure themselves. WARNING: When closing the power windows, you should verify they are free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in t...

• If or is pressed during the opening operation, both windows and moon roof movement will stop. Note: The ignition must be in the off position and the accessory delay feature must be not activated in order for this feature to operate. Note: To disable this feature, contact your authorized dealer. Bo...

INTERIOR MIRROR The interior rearview mirror has two pivot points on the support armwhich lets you adjust the mirror up or down and from side to side. WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion. Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped) The interior rear view mi...

EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power side view mirrors WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion. To adjust your mirrors: 1. Rotate the control clockwise toadjust the right mirror and rotatethe control counterclockwise toadjust the left mirror. 2. Move the control in the directionyou wish t...

Using speed controls The speed controls are located on the steering wheel. The followingbuttons work with speed control: – SET +: Press to set a speed or to increase or decrease the set speed. CNCL (Cancel)/RSM (Resume): Press to cancel or resume a setspeed. ON/OFF: Press to turn speed control on or...

For further information on the SYNC 威 system, refer to the SYNC 威 supplement. Navigation system/SYNC 威 hands free control features (ifequipped) Press control briefly until the voice icon appears on the Navigation display to use the voicecommand feature. Press to activate phone mode or answer a phone...

WARNING: When closing the moon roof, you should verify that it is free of obstructions and ensure that children and/or pets are not in the proximity of the moon roof opening. To close the moon roof: The moon roof is equipped with an automatic, one-touch, express closingfeature. Press and release the...

Note: If equipped with global open windows, you can open the vehicle’s front windows and moon roof (if equipped) by using the control on theremote transmitter. Refer to Global open windows earlier in this chapter. UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a univers...

POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT WARNING: Always use floor mats that are designed to fit the foot well of your vehicle. Only use floor mats that leave the pedal area unobstructed. Only use floor mats that are firmly secured toretention posts so that they cannot slip out of position and interferewith the...

WARNING (Continued) • Failure to properly follow floor mat installation or attachmentinstructions can potentially cause interference with pedal operationcausing loss of control of vehicle. • To install floor mats, position the floor mat so that the eyelet is overthe retention post and press down to ...

KEYS Your vehicle is equipped with twoIntegrated Keyhead Transmitters(IKTs). The key blade functions as aprogrammed key which starts thevehicle and unlocks/locks all thedoors. The transmitter portionfunctions as the remote entrytransmitter. Your IKTs are programmed to your vehicle; using a non-progr...

MYKEY 姞 The MyKey 威 feature allows you to program a restricted driving mode to promote good driving habits. All but one of the keys programmed to thevehicle can be activated as a MyKey 威 . The key will remain restricted until MyKey 威 is cleared. Any remaining keys are referred to as an “administrato...

Clear MyKey 威 To reset all MyKeys 威 as admin keys, do the following: 1. Turn the vehicle on using the admin key. 2. Press SETUP until PRESS RESET TO CLEAR MYKEY is displayed. 3. Press and release the RESET button. HOLD RESET TO CONFIRMCLEAR is displayed. 4. Press and hold the RESET button for two se...

Keyless entry keypad procedure 1. Turn the ignition to the 1 offposition. 2. Close all the doors. 3. Enter factory–set 5–digit entrycode. 4. Press and hold the 3 • 4. While holding the 3 • 4 press the 7 • 8. 5. Release the 7 • 8. 6. Release the 3 • 4. The user should receive a horn chirp to indicate...

CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS • When these locks are set, therear doors cannot be opened fromthe inside. • The rear doors can be openedfrom the outside when thechildproof door locks are set, butthe doors are unlocked. The childproof locks are located onthe rear edge of each rear door andmust be set separate...

INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartmentrelease handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults inthe event they become locked inside the luggage compartment.Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the opera...

Unlocking the doors/two-stage unlock 1. Press and release to unlock the driver’s door. Note: The interior lamps will illuminate. 2. Press and release again within five seconds to unlock all the doors. The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature; thisfeature turns on the lamps for...

How to reprogram your integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs) To program a new integrated keyhead transmitter yourself, refer to Programming spare keys in the SecuriLock 威 passive anti-theft system section of this chapter. Note: At least two IKTs are required to perform this procedure yourself. Illum...

Anti-scan feature If the wrong code has been entered seven times (35 consecutive buttonpresses), the keypad will go into an anti-scan mode. This mode disablesthe keypad for one minute and the keypad lamp will flash. The anti-scan feature will turn off after: • one minute of keypad inactivity. • pres...

Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the samekey chain may cause vehicle starting issues. You need to prevent theseobjects from touching the coded IKT while starting the engine. Theseobjects will not cause dama...

Automatic disarming The vehicle is disarmed immediately after the ignition is turned to the onposition. The theft indicator will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. Ifthe theft indicator stays on for an extended period of time or flashesrapidly, contact your authorized dealer as soon as po...

Disarming the system You can disarm the system by any of the following actions: • Unlock the doors by using the remote entry transmitter portion ofyour Integrated Keyhead Transmitter. • Unlocking the doors using the keyless entry keypad (if equipped). • Turn ignition to the on position with a valid ...

FRONT SEATS WARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. WARNING: Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop. WARNING: Before...

WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, head restraints must be installed properly. Tilting head restraints (if equipped) The front head restraints may have a tilting feature for extra comfort. Totilt the head restraint, do the following: 1. Adjust the seatback to an up...

Pump the handle upwards to raisethe cushion and pump downward tolower the cushion to the desiredlocation. Pull lever up to adjust seatback. Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped) The lumbar control is located on theside of the seat cushion. Turn to adjust lumbar support. Adjusting the front p...

Using the power lumbar support (if equipped) The power lumbar control is located on the outboard side of the driver’sseat. Press one side of the control toadjust firmness. Press the other side of the controlto adjust softness. Heated seats (if equipped) WARNING: Persons who are unable to feel pain t...

• Press twice to activate low heat. • Press a third time to deactivate. The indicator light on the control will illuminate when activated. For lowheat, one light will be lit; for high heat, both lights will be lit. Navigation based systems • Press the control located on theclimate control system pan...

WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, head restraints must be installed properly. Center head restraint The center head restraint consistsof: • a trimmed energy absorbing foamand structure (1), • two steel stems (2), • a guide sleeve adjust/releasebutton (3), • and a ...

WARNING: The adjustable head restraint is a safety device. Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is occupied. To remove the center head restraint, do the following: 1. Pull up the head restraint until it reaches the highest adjustmentposition. 2. Insert and pus...

Split-folding rear seatbacks One or both rear seatbacks can be folded down to provide additionalcargo space. To lower the seatback(s), pull therelease handle(s) located inside thetrunk. Fold the seatback(s) down. Note: If the front seats interfere with folding the seatbacks, you willneed to remove t...

• Front passenger sensing system • “Passenger airbag off” or “pass airbag off” indicator lamp • Front crash severity sensor. • Restraints Control Module (RCM) with impact and safing sensors. • Restraint system warning light and back-up tone. • The electrical wiring for the airbags, crash sensor(s), ...

Driver’s seat position sensor The driver’s seat position sensor allows your Personal Safety System totailor the deployment level of the driver dual-stage airbag based on seatposition. The system is designed to help protect smaller drivers sittingclose to the driver airbag by providing a lower airbag...

If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the PersonalSafety System serviced at an authorized dealer immediately. Unlessserviced, the system may not function properly in the event of acollision. SAFETY BELT SYSTEM WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap b...

WARNING: When possible, all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position. WARNING: Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has been closed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a ...

Restraint of pregnant women WARNING: Always ride and drive with your seatback upright and the safety belt properly fastened. The lap portion of the safety belt should fit snug and be positioned low across the hips. Theshoulder portion of the safety belt should be positioned across thechest. Pregnant...

When to use the automatic locking mode This mode should be used any time a child safety seat, except a booster, is installed in passenger front or rear seating positions. Children12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seatingposition whenever possible. Refer to Safety restrai...

Safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt heightadjustments at the front outboardseating positions. Adjust the heightof the shoulder belt so the belt restsacross the middle of your shoulder. To adjust the shoulder belt height,pull on the center button and slidethe height adjuster up...

If... Then... The driver’s and front passenger’ssafety belts are buckled before theignition switch is turned to the onposition or less than 1-2 minuteshave elapsed since the ignitionswitch has been turned on... The Belt-Minder 威 feature will not activate. The driver’s or front passenger’ssafety belt...

One-time disable If at any time the driver/front passenger quickly buckles then unbucklesthe safety belt for that seating position, the Belt-Minder 威 is disabled for the current ignition cycle. The Belt-Minder 威 feature will enable during the same ignition cycle if the occupant buckles and remains b...

AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) The passenger airbag cover is a seamless design so that you cannot seethe boundary around its door. The shaded area in the illustrationrepresents the passenger airbag cover. WARNING: Do not put anything on or over the airbag cover. Placing objects on or ove...

Children and airbags Children must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statisticssuggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rearseating positions than in the frontseating position. Failure to followthese instructions may increase therisk of injury in a collision. WARNING: Airb...

The airbags inflate and deflaterapidly upon activation. After airbagdeployment, it is normal to notice asmoke-like, powdery residue orsmell the burnt propellant. This mayconsist of cornstarch, talcumpowder (to lubricate the bag) orsodium compounds (e.g., bakingsoda) that result from thecombustion pr...

• a readiness light and tone • and the electrical wiring which connects the components • Side curtain airbag system. Refer to Side curtain airbag system later in this chapter. • Front passenger sensing system. Refer to Front passenger sensing system later in this chapter. • “Passenger airbag off” or...

The front passenger sensing systemuses a ⬙ passenger airbag off ⬙ or ⬙ pass airbag off ⬙ indicator which will illuminate and stay lit to remind youthat the front passenger frontalairbag is disabled. The indicatorlamp is located in the center stack of the instrument panel above theradio. Note : The i...

WARNING: To reduce the risk of possible serious injury: Do not stow objects in seat back map pocket (if equipped) or hang objects off seat back if a child is in the front passenger seat.Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or betweenthe seat and the center console (if equipped).C...

The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a collision does not mean thatsomething is wrong with the system. Rather, it means the forces werenot of the type sufficient to cause activation. Side airbags are designedto inflate in side-impact collisions, not roll-over, rear-impact, frontal ornear-fro...

Side-curtain airbag system WARNING: Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the headliner at thesiderail that may come intocontact with a deploying side aircurtain. Failure to follow theseinstructions may increase the riskof personal injury in the event of acollision. WARNING: Do not plac...

How does the side air-curtain system work? The design and development of theside air curtain system includedrecommended testing proceduresthat were developed by a group ofautomotive safety experts known asthe Side Airbag Technical WorkingGroup. These recommended testingprocedures help reduce the ris...

The side air curtains are mounted to the sheet metal above the first andsecond row seats. In certain lateral collisions, the air curtain andseat-mounted side airbag on the side affected by the collision will beinflated, except that the passenger sensing system will deactivate thepassenger seat-mount...

Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone toindicate the condition of the system. Refer to Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the airbag is not required. Any difficulty with the system ...

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safetyrestraints for children. Also see Airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about using airbags. Important child restraint precautions WARNING: Always make ...

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, or age Recommendedrestraint type Infantsortoddlers Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less(generally age four or younger) Use a child safetyseat (sometimescalled an infantcarrier, convertibleseat, or toddler seat). Smallc...

Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children RestraintType Child Weight Use any attachment method as indicated below by “X” LATCH(loweranchorsandtoptetheranchor) LATCH(loweranchorsonly) Safetybeltandtoptetheranchor Safetybelt andLATCH(loweranchorsand toptetheranchor) Safetybelt...

Transporting children Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that isappropriate for their age, height and weight. All children are shapeddifferently. The child height, age and weight thresholds provided arerecommendations or the minimum requirements of law. The NationalHighway T...

SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN Infant and/or toddler seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of the child. When installing a child safety seat: • Review and follow the informationpresented in the Airbag supplemental restraint system(SRS) section in this chapter. • Carefully fo...

Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions(center seating use) The lower anchors at the center of the second row rear seat are spaced460 mm (18 inches) apart. The standardized spacing for LATCH loweranchors is 280 mm (11 inches) center to center. A child seat with rigidLATCH at...

The rear seats of your vehicle are equipped with built-in tether strapanchors located behind the seats as described below. The tether anchors in your vehicle are located under a cover markedwith the tether anchor symbol (shown with title). The tether strap anchors in yourvehicle are in the following...

Child booster seats The belt-positioning booster (booster seat) is used to improve the fit ofthe vehicle safety belt. Children outgrow a typical child seat (e.g.,convertible or toddler seat) when they weigh about 40 lb (18 kg) and arearound four (4) years of age. Consult your child safety seat owner...

Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster thatkeeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across thestomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest and restsnugly near the center of the shoulder. The drawings below compare theideal fit (cente...

Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat. WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind the back because it reduces the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the riskof injury or death in a collis...

INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Tire Quality Grades apply to newpneumatic passenger car tires. TheQuality grades can be found whereapplicable on the tire sidewallbetween tread shoulder andmaximum section width. Forexample: • Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A These Tire Quality G...

Always inflate your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressureeven if it is less than the maximum inflation pressure information foundon the tire. The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is found onthe Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label which is locatedon the B-Pillar or ...

Note: If you overfill the tire, release air by pressing on the metal stem in the center of the valve. Then recheck the pressure with your tire gauge. 4. Replace the valve cap. 5. Repeat this procedure for each tire, including the spare. Note: Some spare tires operate at a higher inflation pressure t...

Tire wear When the tread is worn down to1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires mustbe replaced to help prevent yourvehicle from skidding andhydroplaning. Built-in treadwearindicators, or “wear bars”, whichlook like narrow strips of smoothrubber across the tread will appearon the tire when the tread is worn...

U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers toplace standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. Thisinformation identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics ofthe tire and also provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identific...

WARNING: When mounting replacement tires and wheels, you should not exceed the maximum pressure indicated on the sidewall of the tire to set the beads without additional precautionslisted below. If the beads do not seat at the maximum pressureindicated, re-lubricate and try again.When inflating the ...

WARNING: Do not spin the wheels at over 35 mph (56 km/h). The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander. Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. • Observe posted speed limits • Avoid fast starts, stops and turns • Avoid potholes and objects on the road • Do...

Tire rotation Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the Scheduled Maintenance chapter) will help your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. • Front-wheel drive(FWD)/All-wheel drive (AWD)vehicles (front tires at top ofdiagram) Somet...

Information on “P” type tires P215/65R15 95H is an example of atire size, load index and speedrating. The definitions of theseitems are listed below. (Note thatthe tire size, load index and speedrating for your vehicle may bedifferent from this example.) 1. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tir...

7. H: Indicates the tire’s speed rating. The speed rating denotes the speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods oftime under a standard condition of load and inflation pressure. The tireson your vehicle may operate at different conditions for load and inflationpressure. The...

Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” typetires “LT” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below. Note: Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire. 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire a...

Information on “T” type tires “T” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below: T145/80D16 is an example of a tiresize. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different fromthis example. Tire Quality Grades donot apply ...

The tire pressure monitoring system complies with part 15 of the FCCrules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,including interference that...

To restore the full functionality of the tire pressure monitoring system,have the damaged road wheel/tire repaired and remounted on yourvehicle. For additional information, refer to Changing tires with a TPMS in this section. When you believe your system is not operating properly The main function o...

Low tirepressurewarning light Possiblecause Customer action required Flashingwarning light Spare tire inuse Repair the damaged road wheel/tireand reinstall it on the vehicle torestore system functionality. For adescription on how the systemfunctions, refer to When your temporary spare tire is instal...

SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS WARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed rating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety andperformance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk ofloss of vehicle control, ve...

VEHICLE LOADING This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle to keepyour loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability. Properlyloading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle designperformance. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with thefo...

WARNING: Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the original tires because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tireswith a higher limit than the original tires do not increase the GVWRand GAWR limitations. WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle ...

• A final example for your vehicle with 1400 lb. (635 kg) of cargo andluggage capacity. You and one of your friends decide to pick upcement from the local home improvement store to finish that patioyou have been planning for the past 2 years. Measuring the inside ofthe vehicle with the rear seat fol...

RECREATIONAL TOWING Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to towyour vehicle for personal travel (such as behind a motor home or atruck). Note: Put your climate control system in recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle. Refer to the Climate...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. Off— locks the gearshift leverand allows key removal. Thisposition also shuts the engine andall electrical accessories off. Note: In order to switch off the enginewhile the vehicle is in motion, shiftto neutral and use the brakes tobring the vehicle to a safe st...

Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to 3 (on) withoutturning the key to 4 (start). 2. Turn the key to 4 (start), thenrelease the key as soon as theengine begins cranking. Your vehiclehas a computer assisted crankingsystem that assists in starting theengine. After releasing the key fromthe 4 (start) ...

• Be sure that areas where the vehicle is parked are clean and clear ofall combustibles such as petroleum products, dust, rags, paper andsimilar items. • Be sure that the engine block heater, heater cord and extension cordare solidly connected. A poor connection can cause the cord tobecome very hot ...

Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) Your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS). Thissystem helps you maintain steering control during emergency stops bykeeping the brakes from locking. The ABS operates by detecting theonset of wheel lockup during brake application and compen...

If TCS is activated excessively in a short period of time, the brakingportion of the system may become temporarily disabled to allow thebrakes to cool down. In this situation, TCS will use only engine powerreduction or transfer to help control the wheels from over-spinning.When the brakes have coole...

When the traction control system isoff, the stability control off light willilluminate steadily. Pressing thestability control switch again willturn off the stability control offlight. In R (Reverse), ABS and the engine and brake traction control featureswill continue to function; however, ESC is di...

WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your authorized dealer. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatictransmission equipped with a 2.5L I4 eng...

• Allows the transmission to select gears that will provide the desiredengine braking based on the vehicle inputs mentioned above. This willincrease engine RPM during engine braking. Overdrive cancel with grade assist is designed to provide optimal gearselection in hilly terrain or mountainous areas...

Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatictransmission equipped with a 3.0L or 3.5L V6 Duratec 姞 engine (if equipped) Your vehicle has been designed to improve fuel economy by reducingfuel usage while coasting or decelerating. When you take your foot offthe accelerator pedal and ...

R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward.Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R(Reverse). N (Neutral) With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and isfree to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this p...

Engine damage may occur if excessive engine revving is heldwithout shifting. Recommended shift speeds Upshift according to the following chart: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) Shift from: 1 - 2 15 mph (24 km/h) 2 - 3 25 mph (40 km/h) 3 - 4 40 mph (64 km/h) 4 - 5 45 mph...

5. Release the parking brake, then slowly release the clutch pedal whileslowly pressing on the accelerator. During each shift, the clutch pedal must be fully pressed to the floor.Make sure the floor mat is properly positioned so it doesn’t interfere withthe full extension of the clutch pedal. Failur...

4. Shift into R (Reverse) by pushingthe gearshift knob down, thenmoving the lever fully to the left,then forward. Note: The gearshift lever can only be moved to R (Reverse) by pushing the knob down before shifting to reverse. This is a lockout feature whichprotects the transmission from accidentally...

REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The rearview camera system,located on the trunk, provides avideo image which appears in therear view mirror or on thenavigation screen (if equipped), ofthe area behind the vehicle. It addsassistance to the driver whilereversing or reverse parking thevehicle.To us...

BLIND SPOT MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED) Blind spot mirrors have an integrated convex spotter mirror built intothe upper outboard corner of the outside mirrors. They are designed toassist the driver by increasing visibility along the side of the vehicle. Formore information on your side view mirrors, refer ...

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BLIS 姞 ) WITH CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (CTA) (IF EQUIPPED) The BLIS 威 is a convenience feature that aids the driver in assessingwhether a vehicle is within an areaon either side of the vehicleextending rearward from the outsidemirrors to approximately 10 feet(three meters) ...

Cross traffic alert (CTA) system operation The CTA system warns the driver of approaching vehicles when R(Reverse) is selected and the vehicle is backing out of a front-in parkingspot. It sounds a series of tones and flashes the BLIS 威 indicator found on the exterior mirror on the side of the approa...

CTA coverage also decreases when parking at shallow angles (refer tofigure for approximate zone coverage areas [sensor obstructed to vehicle on left] ). CTA detection limitations: Due to the nature of radar technology, there may be certain instances where vehicles entering and exiting theblind spot ...

CTA and Reverse Sensing System (RSS) interaction CTA works along with the Reverse Sensing System (RSS) (if equipped).Become familiar with the warning tones of both systems. BLIS 威 -CTA on/off and disable operation The BLIS 威 and/or the CTA can be turned off via the message center. Turning the BLIS 威...

WARNING: Just prior to the system recognizing a blocked condition and alerting the driver, the number of missed objects will increase. To help avoid injuries, NEVER use the BLIS 威 as a replacement for using the side and rear view mirrors and looking overyour shoulder before changing lanes. BLIS 威 is...

ALL-WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a full-time all-wheel drive (AWD)system. The AWD system is an active system, meaning it not onlyresponds to wheel slip between the front and rear axles but also has theability to anticipate wheel slip and transfer torque to...

Mud and water If you must drive through high water, drive slowly. Traction or brakecapability may be limited. When driving through water, determine the depth; avoid water higherthan the bottom of the wheel rims (if possible) and proceed slowly. If theignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. ...

Driving on hilly or sloping terrain Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally upor down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to drive straight upor straight down. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep slopes or hills. A danger lies in losing traction, slip...

DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or standingwater is unavoidable, proceed veryslowly. Never drive through waterthat is higher than the bottom ofthe wheel rims (for cars) or thebottom of the hubs (for trucks). When driving through water, traction or brake capability may be limited.Also, ...

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Getting roadside assistance To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Thisprogram is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The serviceis available: • 24-hours,...

Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Using roadside assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in yourwallet for quick reference. This card is found in the Owner’s Guideportfolio in the glove compartment. U.S. Ford vehicle customers who require Roadside Assistance, call1-800...

WARNING: Failure to inspect and if necessary repair fuel leaks after a collision may increase the risk of fire and serious injury. Ford Motor Company recommends that the fuel system be inspectedby an authorized dealer after any collision. FUSES AND RELAYSFuses If electrical components in the vehicle...

Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel bythe brake pedal. Remove the panel cover to access the fuses. To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panelcover. The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Am...

Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. Thepower distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect yourvehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads. WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. WARNING: To red...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 55 Full ISO relay Starter relay 56 — Not used 57 Full ISO relay PCM relay 58 — Not used * Cartridge Fuses ** Mini Fuses CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.Instead, gradually decrease your spee...

Removing the spare tire and jack 1. Remove the carpeted load floorpanel located in the rear of thevehicle and remove the lug wrenchand long bolt from the tool bag. 2. Remove the bolt securing thespare tire using the lug wrench,then lift and remove the spare tirefrom the trunk. 3. Remove the jack ret...

1. Block both the front and rear ofthe wheel diagonally opposite theflat tire. For example, if the leftfront tire is flat, block the right rearwheel. 2. Remove the center ornament (ifequipped) from the wheel. Looseneach wheel lug nut one-half turncounterclockwise but do not removethem until the whee...

WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles (160 km)after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheelremoval, etc.). Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque* ft-lb N • m M12 x 1.5 100 135 * Torque specifications are for nut and bol...

RUNNING OUT OF FUEL If you have run out of fuel and need to refill the vehicle with a portablefuel container, see Running out of fuel in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for proper fuel filling method using a portable fuel container and the included fuel filler funnel. Do not insert the no...

3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle makingsure the two vehicles do not touch. Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts. 4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion beforeyou attach t...

Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine atmoderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for anadditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the j...

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, yourroadside assistance service provider. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbedequipment. Do not tow with a slingb...

If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicledamage may occur. If your vehicle is to be towed using wheel lift equipment, the non-liftedwheels must be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to the vehicle. Place a rag on top of the hoist cable below the fascia when loading orunloading ...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED Warranty repairs to your vehicle must be performed by an authorizeddealer. While any authorized dealer handling your vehicle line willprovide warranty service, we recommend you return to your sellingauthorized dealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfaction. Plea...

• Service specials and promotions. In Canada: Mailing address Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 Telephone 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Online www.ford.ca Additional assistance If you have questions or concerns, or are unsatisfied with th...

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM(CANADA ONLY) For vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers. In those caseswhere you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of Canada and theauthorized dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concernhave been unsatisfactory, Ford of C...

WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutralpH shampoo, such as Motorcraft 威 Detail Wash (ZC-3-A), which is available from your authorized dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can ...

• Do not spray a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking theengine block or other engine components. • Spray Motorcraft 威 Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) on all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In Canada, useMotorcraft 威 Engine Shampoo (CXC-66-A). • Cover the highlight...

WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES The windshield, rear and side windows and the wiper blades should becleaned regularly. If the wipers do not wipe properly, substances on thevehicle’s glass or the wiper blades may be the cause. These may includehot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, water repellen...

• If a ring forms on the fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire areaimmediately (but do not oversaturate) or the ring will set. • Do not use household cleaning products or glass cleaners, which canstain and discolor the fabric and affect the flame retardant abilities ofthe seat materials. WARN...

FORD AND LINCOLN CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln authorized dealer has many quality productsavailable to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These qualityproducts have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotiveneeds; they are custom designed to complement the style andap...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle, we provide scheduled maintenance information which makes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer canprovide the necessary parts and service. Check your Warranty Guide to find out wh...

Working with the engine on 1. For vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, set the parkingbrake and shift to P (Park). For vehicles equipped with a manualtransmission, set the parking brake, press and hold the clutch pedal,place the gearshift in N (Neutral), and release the clutch pedal. 2....

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.5L I4 engine 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Engine oil dipstick 4. Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir 5. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission only) 6. Battery 7. Power distribution box 8. Air filter assembly 9. Cool...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weather, donot fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meetsFord specifications. Do not use anyspecial washer fluid such aswindshield water repellent type fluidor bug wash. They may causesque...

Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance. Poor wiper quality can be improved by cleaning the wiper blades and thewindshield. Refer to Windows and wiper blades in the Cleaning chapter. To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended toscrape off the ice on...

• If the oil level is within this range, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below this mark, engine oil must be added to raise the level within the normaloperating range. • 2.5L I4 engine • 3.0L V6 engine Maintenance and Specifications 298 2012 Fusion (fsn) Owners Gui...

• 3.5L V6 engine If required, add engine oil to the engine. Refer to Adding engine oil in this chapter. • Do not overfill the engine with oil. Oil levels above this markmay cause engine damage. If the engine is overfilled, some oil mustbe removed from the engine by anauthorized dealer. 7. Put the di...

Engine oil and filter recommendations Look for this certificationtrademark. Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil Only use oils certified for gasoline engines by the American PetroleumInstitute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conforms to thecurrent engine and emission system protection standards and fue...

BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft 威 maintenance-free battery which normally does notrequire additional water during itslife of service. If your battery has acover/shield, make sure it isreinstalled after the battery hasbeen cleaned or replaced. For longer, trouble-free operation,keep...

WARNING: Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect againstpossible splashing of acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin oreyes, flush immediately with water f...

• Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized recycling centerto find out more about recyclingautomotive batteries. ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant The concentration and level of engine coolant sho...

When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the engine coolant in thereservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the FULL COLD level, or within theCOLD FILL or MIN / MAX range as listed on the engine coolantreservoir (depending upon application). • Refer to scheduled maintenance information for serv...

• DO NOT MIX different colors or types of coolant in your vehicle. Make sure the correct coolant is used. Mixing of engine coolants mayharm your engine’s cooling system. The use of an improper coolantmay harm engine and cooling system components and may void thewarranty. Refer to Maintenance product...

7. Close the bleed valve and reinstall the cap on the coolant reservoir.Turn the cap until it is tightly installed to prevent coolant loss. After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration (referto Checking engine coolant). If the concentration is not 50/50, drain some coolant and a...

• If available, refer to the chart on the coolant container toensure the coolant concentration in your vehicle will provideadequate freeze protection at the temperatures in which youdrive in the winter months. If you drive in extremely hot climates: • It is still necessary to maintain the coolant co...

Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Takeyour vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible to minimizeengine damage. When fail-safe mode is activated You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive thevehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be...

• Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin. If fuel issplashed on the skin and/or clothing, promptly remove contaminatedclothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Repeated orprolonged skin contact with fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation. • Be particularly careful i...

WARNING: When refueling always shut the engine off and never allow sparks or open flames near the filler neck. Never smoke while refueling. Fuel vapor is extremely hazardous under certainconditions. Care should be taken to avoid inhaling excess fumes. WARNING: The flow of fuel through a fuel pump no...

Easy Fuel 姞 “no cap” fuel system Your fuel tank is equipped with an Easy Fuel 威 “no cap” fuel filler system. This allows you to simply open the fuel filler door and insert the fuelfiller nozzle into the fuel system. The Easy Fuel 威 system is self-sealing and protected against dust, dirt, water and s...

Flex fuel vehicle (FFV) fuel fill inlet If your vehicle is flex fuel capable, it will have a yellow bezel placed overthe fuel fill inlet. Choosing the right fuel If your vehicle is a flexible fuel vehicle (FFV), use only UNLEADEDFUEL and FUEL ETHANOL (Ed75–Ed85). If your vehicle is not a flexible fu...

It is best not to alternate repeatedly between gasoline and E85. If you doswitch fuels, it is recommended that you add as much fuel aspossible—at least half a tank. Do not add less than five gallons (18.9L)when refueling. You should drive the vehicle immediately after refuelingfor at least 5 miles (...

Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverseeffect on powertrain components. If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times afterrefueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank tothe engine....

The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and shouldnot be relied upon to increase driving range. When refueling yourvehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not beable to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of thefuel tank due to the empty reserve still pres...

• Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example; bugdeflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) mayreduce fuel economy. • Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy. • Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first8–10 miles (12–16 km...

Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting theengine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. Theengine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete. Ifthe vehicle is s...

BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID Brake and clutch (if equipped) systems are supplied from the samereservoir. • 2.5L engine • 3.0L/3.5L engines The fluid level will drop slowly as the brakes wear, and will rise when thebrake components are replaced. Fluid levels between the MIN and MAXlines are within the normal o...

Changing the air filter element • 2.5L I4 engine • 3.0L V6 engine • 3.5L V6 engine 1. Release the clamps that secure the air filter housing cover. 2. Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing. Maintenance and Specifications 330 2012 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide, 2nd PrintingUSA (fus)

• 2.5L I4 engine • 3.0L V6 engine • 3.5L V6 engine 3. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing. Maintenance and Specifications 331 2012 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide, 2nd PrintingUSA (fus)

4. Wipe the air filter housing and cover clean to remove any dirt ordebris and to ensure good sealing. 5. Install a new air filter element. Be careful not to crimp the filterelement edges between the air filter housing and cover. This could causefilter damage and allow unfiltered air to enter the en...

Tires • Maintain recommended air pressure. Miscellaneous • Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and pins under vehicle arecovered with grease to prevent rust. • Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 m) every 15 days to lubricateworking parts and prevent corrosion. MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 2.5...

• 3.5L V6 Engine 1. Short drivebelt is on first pulley groove closest to engine. 2. Long drivebelt is on second pulley groove farthest from engine. IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Compliance Certification Label The National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration Regulations requirethat a Safety Compli...

FORD CUSTOM ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Ford Custom Accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These qualityaccessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotiveneeds; they are custom designed to complement the ...

Peace of mind • Remote start • Wheel locks • Vehicle security systems • Keyless entry keypad • Locking fuel plug for capless fuel system • Bumper mounted parking sensors* *Ford Licensed Accessories (FLA) are warranted by the accessorymanufacturer’s warranty. Ford Licensed Accessories are fully desig...

FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (U.S. ONLY) More than 32 million Ford and Lincoln owners have discovered thepowerful protection of Ford ESP. It is the only extended service planbacked by Ford Motor Company, and provides “peace of mind”protection beyond the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage. Up t...

FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY) You can get more protection for your vehicle by purchasing a FordExtended Service Plan (ESP). Ford ESP is the only service contractbacked by Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. Depending on theplan you purchase, Ford ESP provides benefits such as: • R...

GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Why maintain your vehicle? Carefully following this schedule helps protect against major repairexpenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance and may alsohelp to increase the value of your vehicle when you sell or trade it. It is your responsibility to see ...

Genuine Ford parts and service When planning your maintenance services, consider your dealership for allyour vehicle’s needs. There are a lot of reasons why visiting your dealership for all your serviceneeds is a great way to help keep your vehicle running great. Convenience Many dealerships have ex...

Normal Scheduled Maintenance At every oil changeinterval as indicatedby the messagecenter Change engine oil and filter Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure treaddepth Perform multi-point inspection (recommended) Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (ifequipped with dipstick); consult de...

Maintenance schedule log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ...

SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS If you operate your vehicle primarily in any of the following conditions, you need to perform additional maintenance as indicated. If you occasionally operate your vehicle under any of these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For speci...

Perform the services in the preceding table when specified or within3,000 miles (4,800 km) of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED messageappearing in the message center. Example #1: The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes on at 28,751 miles (46,270 km); perform the 30,000 mile (48,000 km)automatic transmission fl...

Special operating condition log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D A...

EXCEPTIONS There are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule. They are listedbelow: Normal vehicle axle maintenance: Rear axles and power take-off (PTO) units with synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks equipped withFord-design axles are lubricated for life; do not check or change fluidunless a lea...

Edge/MKX AWD only – vehicles operating off-road in sand during high ambient temperatures must replace the AWD PTU (All-wheel drivePower Transfer Unit) lube every 20,000 miles (32,000 km). Engine air filter & cabin air filter replacement: Engine air filter and cabin air filter life is dependent o...

A Accessory delay ..........................82 AdvanceTrac ..............................217 Airbag supplemental restraintsystem ........................148, 157, 160 and child safety seats ............150description ..............148, 157, 160disposal ....................................163driver a...