2013 FORD FUSION (AMERICAS) Owners Manual

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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Ford Extended Service Plan (ESP).......302
SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............304
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)......................... 302
Front Fog Lamps............................................70
Front Passenger Sensing System............36
Fuel and Refueling.......................................152
Fuel Consumption.......................................156 Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 156
Filling the Tank.................................................... 156
Fuel Filter
........................................................250
Fuel Quality.....................................................153
Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 153
Octane Recommendations............................ 153
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................228
Fuses..................................................................231
Fuse Specification Chart............................231 Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel.................................................................. 238
Power Distribution Box..................................... 231
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............137
Gauges................................................................77 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............78
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 78
Information Display.............................................. 77
Left Information Display.................................... 79
Type 1 and 2............................................................. 77
Type 3....................................................................... 78
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................42
Intelligent Access................................................. 42
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................224
Getting the Services You Need................221 Away From Home............................................... 221
Global Opening and Closing
......................73
Closing the Windows.......................................... 73
Opening the Windows........................................ 73
H
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................228
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................68 Head Restraints.............................................129
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 130
Tilting Head Restraints .................................... 130
Heated Seats
..................................................135
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................126 Heated Exterior Mirror....................................... 127
Heated Rear Window........................................ 126
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 118
Hill Start Assist..............................................164 Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 165
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................124
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................. 125
General Hints........................................................ 124
Heating the Interior Quickly............................ 125
Recommended Settings for Cooling ..........126
Recommended Settings for Heating...........125
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................. 126
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes..............................................................171
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........241
I
Ignition Switch...............................................144
In California (U.S. Only).............................222
Information Display Control.......................63 Cluster Display Control Features................... 64
Information Displays.....................................83 General Information............................................ 83
Information....................................................390 911 Assist............................................................... 397
Alerts....................................................................... 397
Calendar................................................................ 397
SIRIUS Travel Link............................................. 394
SYNC Services (If Equipped, U.S. Only)................................................................... 391
Vehicle Health Report...................................... 399
448
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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
449
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M
Maintenance...................................................241
General Information.......................................... 241
Manual Climate Control.............................118
Manual Seats..................................................131
Manual Transmission.................................160 Parking Your Vehicle........................................... 161
Recommended Shift Speeds........................ 160
Reverse................................................................... 160
Using the Clutch................................................. 160
Media Hub.........................................................117
Memory Function
..........................................132
Easy Entry and Exit Function.......................... 133
Linking a Pre-Set Position to your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key.............133
Saving a Pre-Set Position................................ 133
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 83
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors..............126
See: Windows and Mirrors................................. 72
Mobile Communications Equipment
.......12
Moonroof...........................................................75 Bounce-Back.......................................................... 76
Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............76
Venting the Moonroof......................................... 76
Motorcraft Parts
..........................................294
MyFord Touch ™...........................................343
General Information......................................... 343
MyKey Troubleshooting
...............................50
MyKey ™............................................................48
Principle of Operation........................................ 48
N
Navigation......................................................403 cityseekr................................................................ 405
Map Mode............................................................ 408
Navigation Map Updates................................ 410
Navigation Voice Commands........................ 410
Point of Interest (POI) Categories..............405
Quick-touch Buttons....................................... 409
Setting a Destination....................................... 403
Setting Your Navigation Preferences.................................................... 406O
Oil Check
See: Engine Oil Check...................................... 246
Opening and Closing the Hood...............241
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................225
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........225
Overhead Console
........................................143
P
Parking Aid.......................................................177 Front Sensing System....................................... 178
Rear Sensing System......................................... 177
Parking Aids
.....................................................177
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................59 SecuriLock®........................................................... 59
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 59
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
..........................32
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?................................................................... 32
Phone
..............................................................384
Making Calls........................................................ 385
Pairing Subsequent Phones.......................... 385
Pairing Your Phone for the First Time................................................................... 385
Phone Menu Options....................................... 386
Phone Settings................................................... 388
Phone Voice Commands............................... 389
Receiving Calls................................................... 385
Text Messaging.................................................. 386
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 52
Power Seats.....................................................131 Power Lumbar...................................................... 132
Power Steering Fluid Check....................250
Power Windows..............................................72 Accessory Delay.................................................... 72
Bounce-Back.......................................................... 72
One-Touch Down................................................. 72
One-Touch Up....................................................... 72
Window Lock.......................................................... 72
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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
451
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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
452
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Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................187
Blocked Sensor.................................................... 191
Changing the Set Speed................................. 190
Detection Issues................................................. 190
Disengaging the System.................................. 189
Following a Vehicle............................................ 188
Hilly Condition Usage....................................... 190
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation...........190
Overriding the System...................................... 189
Resuming the Set Speed................................ 190
Setting a Speed................................................... 187
Setting the Gap Distance................................ 188
Switching the System Off............................... 190
Switching the System On................................ 187
Switching to Normal Cruise Control............192
System Not Available........................................ 191
Using All-Wheel Drive................................166 Driving In Special Conditions With
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)............................... 166
Using Cruise Control...................................186 Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 186
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 186
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................50
Using Snow Chains.....................................287
Using Stability Control................................176 AdvanceTrac® ..................................................... 176
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................329
Accessing Your Play Menu.............................. 333
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port........................................................... 329
Media Menu Features....................................... 332
Media Voice Commands................................. 329
System Settings................................................. 335
What's Playing?................................................. 329
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone...........309 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu................................................................... 314
Accessing Your Phone Settings..................... 317
Making Calls.......................................................... 312
Pairing a Phone for the First Time................310
Pairing Subsequent Phones........................... 310
Phone Options during an Active Call..........313
Phone Voice Commands................................. 310
Receiving Calls..................................................... 313
System Settings.................................................. 319
Text Messaging.................................................... 315Using Traction Control................................175
System Indicator Lights and
Messages........................................................... 175
Using Voice Recognition...........................307 Initiating a Voice Session................................ 307
System Interaction and Feedback.............308
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................223
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................262
General Information......................................... 262
Vehicle Certification Label.......................295
Vehicle Identification Number................295
Vehicle Storage.............................................267 Battery.................................................................... 267
Body........................................................................\
267
Brakes.................................................................... 268
Cooling system................................................... 267
Engine..................................................................... 267
Fuel system.......................................................... 267
General................................................................... 267
Miscellaneous..................................................... 268
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................268
Tires........................................................................\
268
Ventilated Seats............................................135 Heated and ventilated seat air filter
replacement (if equipped)......................... 135
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 118
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............295
Voice Control
...................................................63
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