2009 FORD FUSION (AMERICAS) clutch

•2.3L I4 Engine
•3.0L V6 Engine
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the reservoir. It should be between the
MIN/MAX or upper and lower lines. Do not add fluid if the level is in this
range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the range between the MIN/MAX or upper and
lower lines. Be sure to put the cap back on the reservoir. Refer to
Maintenance product specifications and capacitiesin this chapter for
the proper fluid type.
BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID
Brake and clutch systems are supplied from the same reservoir.
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MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number / Ford
specification
Brake (and clutch–if
equipped) fluidBetween MIN
and MAX on
reservoirMotorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1-C /
WSS-M6C62-A or
WSS-M6C65-A1
Door weatherstrips —Silicone Spray
LubricantXL-6 /
ESR-M13P4-A
Door latch, hood
latch, auxiliary hood
latch, door hinges,
striker plates, seat
tracks and fuel filler
door hinge— Multi-Purpose GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 /
ESB-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders —Motorcraft Penetrating
and Lock LubricantXL-1 /
None
Engine coolant 2.3L
engine8.56 quarts
(8.1L)Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
with bittering agent
(yellow-colored)
1
VC-7-B /
WSS-M97B51-A1
Engine coolant 3.0L
engine9.72 quarts
(9.2L)
Cooling system stop
leak pellets—Motorcraft Cooling
System Stop Leak
PelletsVC-6 /
WSS-M99B37-B6
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in rear seat ..............................154
LATCH .....................................157
recommendations ...................152
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................162
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............254
instrument panel ....................256
interior .....................................257
plastic parts ............................255
washing ....................................252
waxing .....................................253
wheels ......................................253
wiper blades ............................256
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......47, 49
Clock ............................................71
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................31
AM/FM/CD .................................23
Clutch
fluid ..........................................290
operation while driving ..........211
recommended shift speeds ....212
Compass, electronic
set zone adjustment .................84
Console ........................................70
overhead ....................................70
Controls
power seat ...............................117
steering column ........................78
Coolant
checking and adding ..............272
refill capacities ................276, 299
specifications ..........................299
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................75
Cupholder(s) .............................121Customer Assistance ................221
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................248
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................249
Getting roadside assistance ...221
Getting the service you
need .........................................244
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................250
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................248
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................54
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..................................291, 293
engine oil .................................265
Driving under special
conditions ..................210, 216, 218
sand .........................................217
snow and ice ...........................219
through water .................217, 220
E
Electronic message center .........81
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................236
Emission control system ..........287
Engine ........................................302
cleaning ...................................254
coolant .....................................272
fail-safe cooling .......................277
idle speed control ...................270
lubrication specifications .......299
refill capacities ........................299
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