2013 FORD FUSION (AMERICAS) tire pressure

When Your Temporary Spare Tire is
Installed
When one of your road tires needs to be
replaced with the temporary spare, the
system will continue to identify an issue to
remind you that the damaged road wheel
and tire assembly needs to be repaired and
put back on your vehicle.
To restore the full function of the tire
pressure monitoring system, have the
damaged road wheel and tire assembly
repaired and remounted on your vehicle.
When You Believe Your System is Not
Operating Properly
The main function of the tire pressure
monitoring system is to warn you when
your tires need air. It can also warn you in
the event the system is no longer capable
of functioning as intended. See the
following chart for information concerning
your tire pressure monitoring system:
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Customer action required
Possible cause
Low tire pressure
warning light
1. Make sure tires are at the proper pres-
sure. See Inflating your tires in this
chapter. 2. After inflating your tires to the
manufacturer’s recommended pressure
as shown on the Tire Label (located on
the edge of driver ’s door or the B-Pillar),
the vehicle must be driven for at least
two minutes over 20 mph (32 km/h)
before the light turns off.
Tire(s) under-inflated
Solid warning light
Repair the damaged road wheel and tire
assembly and reinstall it on the vehicle
to restore system function. For a
description on how the system functions,
see When your temporary spare tire
is installed in this section.
Spare tire in use
If the tires are properly inflated and the
spare tire is not in use but the light
remains on, contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
TPMS malfunction
Repair the damaged road wheel and tire
assembly and reinstall it on the vehicle
to restore system function. For a
description on how the system functions,
see
When your temporary spare tire
is installed in this section.
Spare tire in use
Flashing warning
light
If the tires are properly inflated and the
spare tire is not in use but the light
remains on, contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
TPMS malfunction
When Inflating Your Tires
When putting air into your tires (such as at
a gas station or in your garage), the tire
pressure monitoring system may not
respond immediately to the air added to
your tires. It may take up to two minutes of driving
over 20 mph (32 km/h) for the light to turn
off after you have filled your tires to the
recommended inflation pressure
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How Temperature Affects Your Tire
Pressure
The tire pressure monitoring system
monitors tire pressure in each pneumatic
tire. While driving in a normal manner, a
typical passenger tire inflation pressure
may increase about 2 to 4 psi (14 to 28
kPa) from a cold start situation. If the
vehicle is stationary overnight with the
outside temperature significantly lower
than the daytime temperature, the tire
pressure may decrease about 3 psi (21
kPa) for a drop of 30°F (17°C) in ambient
temperature. This lower pressure value
may be detected by the tire pressure
monitoring system as being significantly
lower than the recommended inflation
pressure and activate the system warning
light for low tire pressure. If the low tire
pressure warning light is on, visually check
each tire to verify that no tire is flat. If one
or more tires are flat, repair as necessary.
Check the air pressure in the road tires. If
any tire is under-inflated, carefully drive
the vehicle to the nearest location where
air can be added to the tires. Inflate all the
tires to the recommended inflation
pressure.
USING SNOW 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 and
performance of your vehicle, which could
result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and
death. Additionally, the use of
non-recommended tires and wheels could
cause steering, suspension, axle, transfer
case or power transfer unit failure. The tires on your vehicle may have
all-weather treads to provide traction in
rain and snow. However, in some climates,
you may need to use snow tires and cables.
If you need to use cables, it is
recommended that steel wheels (of the
same size and specifications) be used, as
cables may chip aluminum wheels.
Follow these guidelines when using snow
tires and traction devices
•
If possible, avoid fully loading your
vehicle
• Purchase chains or cables from a
manufacturer that clearly labels body
to tire dimension restrictions.
• Use no larger than 15 mm cables or
chains ONLY on front axle with
215/60R16 tires. Do not use chains or
cables on any other size tires.
• The snow chains or cables must be
mounted in pairs on the front axle.
• When driving with tire cables do not
exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) or the
maximum speed recommended by the
chain manufacturer, whichever is less.
• Drive cautiously. If you hear the cables
rub or bang against the vehicle, stop
and retighten them. If this does not
work, remove the cables to prevent
vehicle damage.
• Remove the cables when they are no
longer needed. Do not use cables on
dry roads.
If you have any questions regarding snow
chains or cables, please contact your
authorized dealer.
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CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL
WARNINGS
The use of tire sealants may damage
your tire pressure monitoring system
and should not be used. However, if
you must use a sealant, the tire pressure
monitoring system sensor and valve stem
on the wheel must be replaced by an
authorized Ford dealer. See Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (page 283). If the tire
pressure monitor sensor becomes
damaged, it will no longer function. Note:
The tire pressure monitoring system
indicator light will illuminate when the spare
tire is in use. To restore the full functionality
of the monitoring system, all road wheels
equipped with tire pressure monitoring
sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not
apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease your speed. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe
place on the side of the road.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized
dealer in order to prevent damage to the
tire pressure monitoring system sensors.
See
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(page 283). Replace the spare tire with a
road tire as soon as possible. During
repairing or replacing of the flat tire, have
an authorized dealer inspect the tire
pressure monitoring system sensor for
damage.
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire
Assembly Information WARNING
Failure to follow these guidelines
could result in an increased risk of
loss of vehicle control, injury or death. If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and
tire, then it is intended for temporary use
only. This means that if you need to use it,
you should replace it as soon as possible
with a road wheel and tire assembly that
is the same size and type as the road tires
and wheels that were originally provided
by Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel
is damaged, it should be replaced rather
than repaired.
A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
is defined as a spare wheel and tire
assembly that is different in brand, size or
appearance from the road tires and wheels
and can be one of three types:
1.
T-type mini-spare:
This spare tire
begins with the letter T for tire size and
may have Temporary Use Only molded in
the sidewall.
2. Full-size dissimilar spare with label
on wheel:
This spare tire has a label on
the wheel that states: THIS WHEEL AND
TIRE ASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USE
ONLY.
When driving with one of the dissimilar
spare tires listed above, do not:
• Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
• Load the vehicle beyond maximum
vehicle load rating listed on the Safety
Compliance Label.
• Tow a trailer.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire.
• Use more than one dissimilar spare tire
at a time.
• Use commercial car washing
equipment.
• Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.
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Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.
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Multi-point Inspection
Half-shaft dust boots
Accessory drive belt(s)
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Clutch operation (if equipped)
Suspension components for leaks ordamage
Engine air filter
Steering and linkage
Exhaust system
Tires (including spare) for wear and properpressure**
Exterior lamps and hazard warning system
operation
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
Fluid levels *
; fill if necessary
Washer spray and wiper operation
For oil and fluid leaks
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
** If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration
Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle.
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor®
Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you
should change the engine oil based on how
your vehicle is used. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning
your vehicle and reduces environmental
waste at the same time. This means you do not have to remember
to change the oil on a mileage-based
schedule. Your vehicle lets you know when
an oil change is due by displaying ENGINE
OIL CHANGE DUE or OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED in the information display.
The following table provides examples of
vehicle use and its impact on oil change
intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil
change intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity of
use.
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Information Messages..................................91
Active Park.............................................................. 92
Adaptive Cruise Control..................................... 92
AdvanceTrac®....................................................... 93
Airbag....................................................................... 93
Alarm........................................................................\
93
Automatic Engine Shutdown.......................... 94
Auto Start-Stop.................................................... 93
AWD........................................................................\
.. 95
Battery and Charging System......................... 95
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 96
Collision Warning System................................. 96
Doors and Locks................................................... 97
Driver Alert.............................................................. 97
Fuel........................................................................\
.... 97
Hill Start Assist...................................................... 97
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 98
Lane Keeping System........................................ 99
Maintenance.......................................................... 99
MyKey..................................................................... 100
Park Aid................................................................... 101
Park Brake.............................................................. 101
Power Steering.................................................... 102
Remote Start........................................................ 102
Starting System ................................................. 102
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................103
Traction Control.................................................. 103
Transmission........................................................ 103
Installing Child Seats
.....................................18
Child Seats............................................................... 18
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 19
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................. 21
Using Tether Straps............................................. 23
Instrument Cluster
.........................................77
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................68 Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps..................... 68
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps..............68
Interior Lamps.................................................70 Front Interior Lamp.............................................. 70
Rear Interior Lamp................................................. 71
Interior Luggage Compartment Release...........................................................58
Interior Mirror
....................................................74
Auto-Dimming Mirror.......................................... 75
Introduction.........................................................7 J
Jump-Starting the Vehicle.......................228
Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 229
Jump Starting...................................................... 229
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 228
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 229
K
Keyless Entry....................................................55 SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD
............................................................... 55
Keyless Starting............................................144
Ignition Modes..................................................... 145
Keys and Remote Controls
.........................42
Knee Airbag......................................................35
L
Lane Keeping System.................................194 Switching the System On and Off...............194
Lighting Control...............................................67 Headlamp Flasher................................................ 67
High Beams............................................................ 67
Lighting...............................................................67
Load Carrying
................................................205
Load Limit......................................................205 Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer................................................................ 205
Locking and Unlocking.................................52 Activating Intelligent Access ........................... 53
Autolock Feature ................................................. 54
Auto Relock............................................................ 54
Battery Saver......................................................... 55
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 54
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 55
Luggage Compartment..................................... 55
Power Door Locks................................................ 52
Remote Control..................................................... 52
Smart Unlocks For Integrated Keyhead Transmitter........................................................ 53
Smart Unlocks For Intelligent Access Keys ........................................................................\
........ 53
Locks...................................................................52
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 288
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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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