2010 FORD FUSION towing

WRECKER TOWING
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing
service or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your
roadside assistance service provider.
It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed
equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not
approved a slingbelt towing procedure.
If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle
damage may occur.
If your vehicle is to be towed using wheel lift equipment, the non-lifted
wheels 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 or
unloading a vehicle on a flatbed wrecker to prevent surface damage to
the fascia.
Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow
truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for
proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle.
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Emergency towing
In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle (without access
to wheel dollies, car hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle) your
vehicle (regardless of transmission powertrain configuration) can be flat
towed (all wheels on the ground) under the following conditions:
•Vehicle is facing forward so that it is being towed in a forward
direction.
•Place the transmission in N (Neutral). Refer toBrake-shift interlock
in theDrivingchapter for specific instructions if you cannot move the
gear shift lever into N (Neutral).
•Maximum speed is not to exceed 35 mph (56 km/h).
•Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km).
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An overfill condition of transmission fluid may cause shift and/or
engagement concerns and/or possible damage.
Do not use supplemental transmission fluid additives, treatments or
cleaning agents. The use of these materials may affect transmission
operation and result in damage to internal transmission components.
Checking transmission fluid level for recreational flat tow
operation
Type A
Type B
Before recreational flat towing your vehicle, the transmission fluid level
may need to be set to a lower level. These guidelines are designed to
prevent damage to your transmission. Before you recreational flat tow,
your fluid level must be verified by an authorized dealer.
This fluid level is within the normal operating fluid range and does not
require that you have your fluid level readjusted after recreational flat
tow operation.
See theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter for more information on
recreational flat towing.
DO NOT ADD
ADD (CHECK HOT)
Maintenance and Specifications
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FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS
More than 30 million Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury owners have discovered
the powerful protection of Ford ESP. It is the only extended service plan
backed by Ford Motor Company, and provides “peace of mind”
protection beyond the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage.
Up to 500+ Covered Vehicle Components
There are four, new-vehicle Extended Service Plans with different levels
of coverage. Ask your dealer for details.
PremiumCare –Our most comprehensive coverage. With over 500
covered components, this plan is so complete that we generally only
discuss what’s not covered!
ExtraCare –Covers 113 components, and includes many high-tech
items.
BaseCare –Covers 84 components.
PowertrainCare –Covers 29 critical components.
Ford ESP is honored by all Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Dealers in
the U.S. and CanadaIt’s the only extended service plan authorized and
backed by Ford Motor Company. That means you get:
•Reliable, quality service anywhere you go.
•Factory-trained technicians.
•Genuine Ford and MotorcraftParts.
Rental car reimbursement
If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered repairs,you are
eligible for rental car coverage, including Bumper-to-Bumper warranty
repairs, or manufacturer’s recalls.
Transferable coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your Ford ESP coverage expires, you can
transfer any remaining coverage to the new owner. Whenever you’re
ready to sell your car, prospective buyers may feel better about taking a
risk on your used vehicle. Ford ESP may add resale value!
Plus,exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance,including:
•Towing, flat-tire change and battery jump starts.
•Out-of-fuel and lock-out assistance.
•Travel expense reimbursement for lodging, meals and rental car.
•Destination assistance for taxi, shuttle, rental car coverage and
emergency transportation.
Ford Extended Service Plan
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Seats ..........................................107
child safety seats ....................154
front seats ...............................110
heated ......................................114
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................100
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................101
Servicing your vehicle ..............275
Side air curtain .........................146
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............149
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................320, 325
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................321
Speed control ..............................81
Starting your vehicle .......198–199,
201
jump starting ..........................253
Steering
speed sensitive .......................210
Steering wheel
controls ......................................84
tilting .........................................73
Stereo
CD-MP3 .....................................28
SYNC..........................................44
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................73
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....184
Tires ...........................169–170, 246
alignment ................................177
care ..........................................173changing ..................................246
checking the pressure ............173
inflating ...................................171
label .........................................183
replacing ..................................175
rotating ....................................177
safety practices .......................176
sidewall information ...............178
snow tires and chains ............189
spare tire .................................246
terminology .............................170
tire grades ...............................170
treadwear ........................169, 174
Towing .......................................195
recreational towing .................195
trailer towing ..........................195
wrecker ....................................258
Transmission .............................212
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....210
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................313
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .........................313, 317
fluid, refill capacities ..............321
lubricant specifications ..........321
manual operation ....................217
Trunk ...........................................93
remote release ....................87, 96
Turn signal ..................................59
U
USB port ......................................38
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................327
Vehicle loading ..........................190
Ventilating your vehicle ...........201
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W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................280
Water, Driving through .............234
Windows
power .........................................78Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
..........................................72
checking and adding fluid
.....280
replacing wiper blades
...........280
Wrecker towing
.........................258
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