2013 FORD FUSION (AMERICAS) towing

SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)
You can get more protection for your
vehicle by purchasing a Ford Extended
Service Plan. Ford Extended Service Plan
is the only service contract backed by Ford
Motor Company of Canada, Limited.
Depending on the plan you purchase, Ford
Extended Service Plan provides benefits
such as:
•
Rental reimbursement
• Coverage for certain maintenance and
wear items
• Protection against repair costs after
your New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Coverage expires
• Roadside Assistance benefits
There are several Ford Extended Service
Plans available in various time, distance
and deductible combinations. Each plan
is tailored to fit your own driving needs,
including reimbursement for towing and
rental.
When you purchase Ford Extended Service
Plan, you receive added peace-of-mind
protection throughout Canada and the
United States, provided by a network of
participating Ford Motor Company dealers.
The Lincoln Maintenance Protection Plan
is honored at authorized Lincoln dealers.
Note: Repairs performed outside of Canada
and the United States are not eligible for
Ford Extended Service Plan coverage.
This information is subject to change.
For more information, visit your local Ford
of Canada dealer or www.ford.ca to find
the Ford Extended Service Plan that is right
for you.
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Fusion/Mondeo (CC7) Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP)

When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
Vehicle use and example
Miles (kilometers)
Normal
7500-10000
(12000-16000) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5000-7499
(8000-11999) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3000-4999
(4000-7999) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operationAt every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Change engine oil and filter. **
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the cabin air filter.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings (AWD
vehicles).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-
joints. Lubricate any areas with grease fittings (AWD vehicles).
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Fusion/Mondeo (CC7) Scheduled Maintenance

Special Operating Conditions
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the OIL
CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing
in the information display.
•
Example 1: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message comes on at 28751
miles (46270 kilometers). Perform the
30000 mile (48000 kilometer)
automatic transmission fluid
replacement.
• Example 2
: The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message has not come on,
but the odometer reads 30000 miles
(48000 kilometers) (for example, the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor® was reset
at 25000 miles [40000 kilometers]).
Perform the engine air filter
replacement. Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect and lubricate U-joints.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
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Repair Order #:Distance:
Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature:
Dealer stamp

Brake Fluid Check........................................250
Brakes.................................................................171
General Information............................................ 171
Breaking-In......................................................218
Bulb Specification Chart..........................260
C
Cabin Air Filter
................................................127
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications................293 Technical Specifications................................. 297
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 262
Center Console
..............................................143
Changing a Bulb...........................................257 Lamp Assembly Condensation.................... 257
Replacing a Reverse Lamp Bulb.................. 258
Replacing the Headlamp Bulbs................... 258
Replacing the License Plate Lamp Bulb................................................................... 260
Replacing the Tail, Brake, High-Mount Brake Lamp, and Turn Signal Lamp
Bulbs.................................................................. 258
Changing a Fuse
............................................231
Fuses........................................................................\
231
Changing a Road Wheel
...........................288
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 288
Stowing the flat tire........................................... 291
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 289
Changing the 12V Battery
..........................251
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................253 ........................................................................\
.......... 254
2.5L Engine........................................................... 254
EcoBoost Engines.............................................. 253
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................252
Checking MyKey System Status..............50
Checking the Wiper Blades......................252
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance..................................................31
Child Safety
.......................................................13
General Information............................................. 13
Child Safety Locks..........................................23 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 24
Right-Hand Side................................................... 24
Child Seat Positioning
...................................15
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................266 Cleaning Products
.......................................262
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................266
Cleaning the Engine
...................................264
Cleaning the Exterior..................................262 Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts..................... 263
Exterior Chrome................................................. 262
Underbody........................................................... 263
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................265
Cleaning the Interior...................................264
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................264
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................49
Climate...........................................................400 Climate Control Voice Commands..............401
Climate Control
..............................................118
Collision Warning System........................202 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION.......................... 202
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 247
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......40
Creating a MyKey
...........................................49
Programming/Changing Optional
Settings............................................................... 49
Cruise Control
..................................................63
Principle of Operation...................................... 186
Type 1........................................................................\
63
Type 2....................................................................... 63
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 186
Customer Assistance..................................221
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording........................................... 9
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps
............................68
Direction Indicators.......................................70
Driver Alert......................................................193
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION........................... 193
USING DRIVER ALERT..................................... 193
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................34 Children and Airbags........................................... 35
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 35
Driving Aids.....................................................193
Driving Hints
...................................................218
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Driving Through Water................................218
DRL
See: Daytime Running Lamps........................ 68
E
Economical Driving......................................218
Electric Parking Brake..................................172 Applying the electric parking brake..............172
Applying the electric parking brake when
the vehicle is moving..................................... 172
Battery With No Charge.................................... 174
Parking on a hill (vehicles with a manual transmission) .................................................. 172
Releasing the electric parking brake............173
Emission Control System...........................157 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 158
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 158
End User License Agreement...................413 SYNC® End User License Agreement
(EULA)............................................................... 413
Engine Block Heater
....................................148
Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 149
Engine Coolant Check................................247 Adding Engine Coolant.................................... 247
Checking the Engine Coolant........................ 247
Recycled Engine Coolant................................ 248
Severe Climates................................................. 248
What you Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling.............................................................. 249
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 59
Engine Oil Check..........................................246 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 246
Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring System.............................................................. 246
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.6L EcoBoost™
.................................................245
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................246
Engine Specifications
................................293
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 293Entertainment..............................................364
A/V Inputs............................................................ 382
AM/FM Radio...................................................... 366
Bluetooth Audio................................................. 382
Browsing Device Content............................... 364
CD........................................................................\
..... 377
SD Card Slot and USB Port............................ 378
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)......................................................... 372
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................. 381
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake.............................. 172
Essential Towing Checks...........................214 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 215
Hitches.................................................................... 214
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 215
Safety Chains....................................................... 214
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 214
Trailer Lamps........................................................ 214
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 215
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options
..................................12
Exterior Mirrors.................................................73
Auto-Dimming Feature...................................... 73
Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 74
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 73
Heated Exterior Mirrors....................................... 73
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors........................... 74
Memory Mirrors..................................................... 73
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 73
Signal Indicator Mirrors...................................... 74
F
Fastening the Safety Belts
..........................26
Restraint of Pregnant Women........................ 26
Safety Belt Extension Assembly.................... 28
Safety Belt Locking Modes................................ 27
Floor Mats
........................................................219
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 70
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 11
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Fusion/Mondeo (CC7) Index

R
Rear Seat Armrest........................................136
Rear Seats.......................................................134
Rear View Camera.......................................182
Using the Rear View Camera System.........183
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 182
Recommended Towing Weights.............212
Refueling..........................................................153 Easy Fuel ™ Capless Fuel System................154
Remote Control
..............................................42
Car Finder................................................................ 46
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters .................. 42
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 43
Remote Start ........................................................ 46
Replacing the Battery......................................... 44
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 46
Using the Key Blade............................................ 43
Remote Start..................................................127 Automatic Settings............................................ 127
Heated and Cooled Devices........................... 128
Last Settings........................................................ 128
Removing a Headlamp..............................255
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
..............263
Replacement Parts Recommendation.........................................11
Collision Repairs..................................................... 11
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................... 11
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................47
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................226
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................225
Roadside Assistance
...................................227
Vehicles Sold In Canada : Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 227
Vehicles Sold In Canada : Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 227
Vehicles Sold In The U.S.: Getting Roadside Assistance........................................................ 227
Vehicles Sold In The U.S. : Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 227
Roadside Emergencies
...............................227 Running-In
See: Breaking-In.................................................. 218
Running Out of Fuel....................................154 Refilling With a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 155
S
Safety Belt Height Adjustment.................28
Safety Belt Minder
.........................................29
Belt-Minder®......................................................... 29
Safety Belts......................................................25 Principle of Operation......................................... 25
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime
..............................................................29
Conditions of operation..................................... 29
Safety Precautions
.......................................152
Satellite Radio................................................113 Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN).................................................................. 114
Satellite Radio Reception Factors.................114
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................... 114
Troubleshooting................................................... 115
Scheduled Maintenance
..........................428
Engine Coolant Change Record................... 442
Exceptions............................................................ 442
General Maintenance Information.............428
Normal Scheduled Maintenance.................431
Special Operating Conditions...................... 438
Seats.................................................................129
Security..............................................................59
Settings...........................................................355 Clock....................................................................... 355
Display................................................................... 356
Settings.................................................................. 357
Sound..................................................................... 356
Vehicle.................................................................... 357
Side Airbags
.....................................................38
Side Curtain Airbags.....................................39
Sitting in the Correct Position..................129
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 287
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 186
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Fusion/Mondeo (CC7) Index

Stability Control............................................176
Principle of Operation....................................... 176
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 144
Starting a Gasoline Engine
.......................145
Automatic Engine Shutdown........................ 146
Failure to Start..................................................... 146
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...............148
Important Ventilating Information..............148
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................ 147
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 147
Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 145
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 145
Starting and Stopping the Engine.........144 General Information.......................................... 144
Start-Stop.......................................................150 Disabling Auto StartStop.................................. 151
Enabling Auto StartStop................................. 150
Steering............................................................201 Electric Power Steering.................................... 201
Steering Wheel
...............................................62
Storage Compartments.............................143
Sunroof See: Moonroof....................................................... 75
Sun Visors
..........................................................75
Illuminated Vanity Mirror.................................... 75
Supplementary Restraints System.........33 Principle of Operation......................................... 33
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications and Services.......322 911 Assist............................................................... 322
SYNC AppLink.................................................... 328
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI)......................................... 325
Vehicle Health Report...................................... 324
SYNC™...........................................................305 General Information......................................... 305
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
..........................337
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............293
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................223 Tire Care..........................................................269
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 270
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 269
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................. 271
Temperature A B C............................................ 270
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 269
Treadwear............................................................ 269
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........283 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 284
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 284
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 269
Towing a Trailer..............................................212 Load Placement.................................................. 212
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels...........................................................216
Emergency Towing............................................. 216
Recreational Towing.......................................... 216
Towing...............................................................212
Traction Control.............................................175 Principle of Operation....................................... 175
Transmission Code Designation............296
Transmission..................................................160
Transmission See: Transmission.............................................. 160
Transporting the Vehicle............................216
U
Under Hood Overview - 1.6L EcoBoost™.................................................243
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................244
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L
...................245
Unique Driving Characteristics................150
Universal Garage Door Opener................137 HomeLink Wireless Control System............137
USB Port
............................................................117
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Fusion/Mondeo (CC7) Index