2006 FORD FUSION (AMERICAS) automatic transmission

TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
You can find a
transmission/transaxle code on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label. The following table tells you
which transmission or transaxle
each code represents.
Description Code
5–Speed Manual Transaxle A Mazda G5M 5
5–Speed Automatic Transaxle Mazda FNR5 C
6–Speed Automatic Transaxle Aisin F21 B
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A
Accessory delay ..........................53
Air cleaner filter ...............240–242
Air conditioning ....................29, 31
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................107–108, 116, 119
and child safety seats ............109
description ..............108, 116, 119
disposal ....................................123
driver airbag ............110, 117, 121
indicator light .........116, 118, 122
operation .................110, 117, 121
passenger airbag .....110, 117, 121
side airbag .......................116, 119
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................218
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................160–161
Anti-theft system ........................85
arming the system ....................85
disarming a triggered system ..86
Audio system (see Radio) ...17, 21
Automatic transaxle
fluid, adding ....................235, 237
fluid, checking ................235, 237
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................165–166
fluid, refill capacities ..............243
fluid, specification ..................246
Axle
lubricant specifications ..245–246
B
Battery .......................................216
acid, treating emergencies .....216
jumping a disabled battery ....185maintenance-free ....................216
replacement, specifications ...242
servicing ..................................216
BeltMinder .................................102
Brakes ........................................160
anti-lock ...........................160–161
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............160
fluid, checking and adding ....235
fluid, refill capacities ..............243
fluid, specifications .........245–246
lubricant specifications ..245–246
parking ....................................161
shift interlock ..........................163
Break-in period .............................5
Bulbs ............................................39
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....243
Cassette tape player ...................17
Cell phone use ..............................7
Changing a tire .........................179
Child safety restraints ..............123
child safety belts ....................123
Child safety seats ......................127
attaching with tether straps ..131
in front seat ............................128
in rear seat ..............................128
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............199
instrument panel ....................202
interior .....................................203
interior trim ............................203
plastic parts ............................201
washing ....................................198
waxing .....................................198
wheels ......................................199
wiper blades ............................202
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Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......29, 31
Clock ............................................51
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................22
AM/FM/CD .................................17
Clutch
fluid ..........................................235
operation while driving ..........168
recommended shift speeds
....168
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment
.................63
Console
........................................51
overhead
..............................50–51
Controls
power seat
.................................90
steering column
........................58
Coolant
checking and adding
..............218
refill capacities
................221, 243
specifications
..................245–246
Cruise control
(see Speed control)
....................55
Cupholder(s)
...............................93
Customer Assistance
................170
Ford Extended Service Plan
.195
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada
..............196
Getting roadside assistance
...170
Getting the service
you need
.................................191
Ordering additional owner’s
literature
.................................196
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program
...............194D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................36
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..................................235, 237
engine oil .................................211
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........245
Driving under special
conditions ..................................167
through water .........................169
E
Electronic message center .........61
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................185
Emission control system ..........232
Engine ................................246–247
cleaning ...................................199
coolant .....................................218
fail-safe cooling .......................222
idle speed control ...................216
lubrication
specifications ..................245–246
refill capacities ........................243
service points ..................208–209
starting after a collision .........172
Engine block heater .................159
Engine oil ..................................211
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................211
checking and adding ..............211
dipstick ....................................211
filter, specifications ........215, 242
recommendations ...................215
refill capacities ........................243
specifications ..................245–246
Exhaust fumes ..........................159
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L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................35
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................40
daytime running light ...............36
fog lamps ...................................36
headlamps .................................35
headlamps, flash to pass ..........37
instrument panel, dimming .....37
interior lamps ...........................39
replacing bulbs ...................39, 41
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................39
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........160
Load limits .................................150
Locks
autolock .....................................80
childproof ..................................73
Lubricant specifications ...245–246
Lug nuts ....................................184
Lumbar support, seats ...............89
M
Manual transaxle
fluid capacities ........................243
fluid, checking and adding ....240
lubricant specifications ..........246
Manual transmission .................168
reverse .....................................169
Message center ...........................61
english/metric button ...............66
system check button ................65
warning messages .....................66
Mirrors ...................................50, 54automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................54
heated ........................................55
side view mirrors (power) .......54
Moon roof ....................................59
Motorcraft parts ........204, 223, 242
O
Octane rating ............................227
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................211
P
Parking brake ............................161
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....242
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................95
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................176
Power mirrors .............................54
Power point .................................52
Power steering ..........................163
fluid, checking and adding ....234
fluid, refill capacity ................243
fluid, specifications .........245–246
Power Windows ...........................53
R
Radio ......................................17, 21
Relays ........................................172
Remote entry system .................76
illuminated entry ................78–79
opening the trunk .....................76
Roadside assistance ..................170
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........106
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Safety belts (see
Safety restraints) ..........93, 97–101
Safety defects, reporting ..........197
Safety restraints ............93, 97–101
belt minder .............................102
extension assembly ................106
for adults ...........................98–100
for children .............................123
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................95
safety belt maintenance .........106
warning light and chime ........101
Safety seats for children ..........127
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................248
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............93
Seats ............................................88
child safety seats ....................127
front seats ...........................88–89
heated ........................................31
Servicing your vehicle ..............206
Setting the clock
AM/FM/CD .................................17
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................22
Spark plugs,
specifications .............242, 246–247
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................245–246
Speed control ..............................55
Starting your
vehicle ........................156–157, 159
jump starting ..........................185
Steering
speed sensitive .......................163
Steering wheel
controls ......................................58tilting .........................................50
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................50
Tires ...........................135–136, 179
alignment ................................142
care ..........................................139
changing ..........................179, 181
checking the pressure ............139
inspecting and inflating .........137
label .........................................148
replacing ..................................141
rotating ....................................142
safety practices .......................141
sidewall information ...............143
snow tires and chains ............149
spare tire .................................179
terminology .............................136
tire grades ...............................136
treadwear ........................135, 140
Towing .......................................154
recreational towing .................154
trailer towing ..........................154
wrecker ....................................190
Traction control ........................162
Transaxle
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .....................235, 237
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................240
Transmission .............................163
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....163
fluid, refill capacities ..............243
lubricant specifications ..245–246
manual operation ....................168
Trunk ...........................................73
remote release ....................68, 76
Turn signal ..................................39
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................247
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