2014 FORD FUSION (AMERICAS) engine

Vehicle Settings and Personalization
See General Information (page 87).
Engine Coolant TemperatureGauge
Shows the temperature of the enginecoolant. At normal operating temperature,the needle will remain in the center section.If the needle enters the red section, theengine is overheating. Stop the engine,switch the ignition off and determine thecause once the engine has cooled down.
Note:Do not restart the engine until thecause of overheating has been resolved.
WARNING
Never remove the coolant reservoircap while the engine is running or hot.
Fuel Gauge
Note:The fuel gauge may vary slightlywhen your vehicle is moving or on a gradient.
Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge willindicate approximately how much fuel isleft in the fuel tank. The arrow adjacent tothe fuel pump symbol indicates on whichside of your vehicle the fuel filler door islocated.
The needle should move toward F whenyou refuel your vehicle. If the needle pointsto E after adding fuel, this indicates yourvehicle needs service soon.
After refueling some variability in needleposition is normal:
•It may take a short time for the needleto reach F after leaving the gas station.This is normal and depends upon theslope of pavement at the gas station.
•The fuel amount dispensed into thetank is a little less or more than thegauge indicated. This is normal anddepends upon the slope of pavementat the gas station.
•If the gas station nozzle shuts offbefore the tank is full, try a differentgas pump nozzle.
Low Fuel Reminder
A low fuel reminder triggers when the fuelgauge needle is at 1/16th.
Variations:
Distance-to-emptyFuel gauge positionDriving type (fuel economyconditions)
35 miles to 80 miles (56 kmto 129 km)1/16thHighway driving
35 miles (56km)1/16thSevere duty driving (trailertowing, extended idle)
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Note:Some warning indicators appear inthe information display and function thesame as a warning lamp but do not displaywhen you start your vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped)
The speed control systemindicator light changes color toindicate what mode the systemis in: See Using Cruise Control (page 179).
On (white light): Illuminates when theadaptive cruise control system is turnedon. Turns off when the speed controlsystem is turned off.
Engaged (green light): Illuminates whenthe adaptive cruise control system isengaged. Turns off when the speed controlsystem is disengaged.
Anti-Lock Braking System
If it illuminates when you aredriving, this indicates amalfunction. You will continueto have the normal braking system(without ABS) unless the brake systemwarning lamp is also illuminated. Have thesystem checked by your authorized dealer.
Auto Start-stop (If Equipped)
It will illuminate to inform youwhen the engine shuts down orin conjunction with a message.
Battery
If it illuminates while driving, itindicates a malfunction. Switchoff all unnecessary electricalequipment and have the system checkedby your authorized dealer immediately.
Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped)
It will illuminate when you switchthis feature off or in conjunctionwith a message. See Blind SpotInformation System (page 191). SeeInformation Messages (page 95).
Brake System
It will illuminate when youengage the parking brake withthe ignition on.
If it illuminates when you are driving, checkthat the parking brake is not engaged. Ifthe parking brake is not engaged, thisindicates low brake fluid level or a brakesystem malfunction. Have the systemchecked immediately by your authorizeddealer.
WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warninglamp on is dangerous. A significantdecrease in braking performancemay occur. It will take you longer to stopyour vehicle. Have your vehicle checked byyour authorized dealer immediately. Drivingextended distances with the parking brakeengaged can cause brake failure and therisk of personal injury.
Cruise Control (If Equipped)
It will illuminate when you switchthis feature on.
Direction Indicator
Illuminates when the left or rightturn signal or the hazard warningflasher is turned on. If theindicators stay on or flash faster, check fora burned out bulb. See Changing a Bulb(page 251).
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Door Ajar
Displays when the ignition is onand any door is not completelyclosed.
Electric Park Brake
It will illuminate when theelectric parking brake has amalfunction.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Illuminates when the enginecoolant temperature is high.Stop the vehicle as soon aspossible, switch off the engine and let cool.
Engine Oil
If it illuminates with the enginerunning or when you are driving,this indicates a malfunction.Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe todo so and switch the engine off. Check theengine oil level. See Engine Oil Check(page 241).
Note:Do not resume your journey if itilluminates despite the level being correct.Have the system checked by your authorizeddealer immediately.
Fasten Safety Belt
It will illuminate and a chime willsound to remind you to fastenyour safety belt. See SafetyBelt Minder (page 31).
Front Airbag
If it fails to illuminate when youstart your vehicle, continues toflash or remains on, it indicatesa malfunction. Have the system checkedby your authorized dealer.
Front Fog Lamps (If Equipped)
It will illuminate when you switchthe front fog lamps on.
Heads Up Display (If Equipped)
A red beam of lights willilluminate on the windshield incertain instances when usingadaptive cruise control and/or the collisionwarning system. It will also illuminatemomentarily when you start your vehicleto make sure the display works.
High Beam
It will illuminate when you switchthe high beam headlamps on. Itwill flash when you use theheadlamp flasher.
Hood Ajar
Displays when the ignition is onand the hood is not completelyclosed.
Lane Keeping Aid (If Equipped)
Illuminates when the lanekeeping system is activated.
Low Fuel Level
It will illuminate when the fuellevel is low or the fuel tank isnearly empty. Refuel as soon aspossible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning
It will illuminate when your tirepressure is low. If the lampremains on with the enginerunning or when driving, checkyour tire pressure as soon as possible.
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It will also illuminate momentarily whenyou switch the ignition on to confirm thelamp is functional. If it does not illuminatewhen you switch the ignition on, or beginsto flash at any time, have the systemchecked by your authorized dealer.
Parking Lamps
It will illuminate when you switchthe parking lamps on.
Powertrain Fault
Illuminates when a powertrainor an AWD fault has beendetected. Contact yourauthorized dealer as soon as possible.
Service Engine Soon
If the service engine soonindicator light stays illuminatedafter the engine is started, itindicates that the On Board Diagnosticssystem (OBD) has detected a malfunctionof the vehicle emissions control system.Refer to On board diagnostics (OBD) inthe Fuel and Refueling chapter for moreinformation about having your vehicleserviced. See Emission Control System(page 150).
If the light is blinking, engine misfire isoccurring which could damage yourcatalytic converter. Drive in a moderatefashion (avoid heavy acceleration anddeceleration) and have your vehicleserviced immediately.
Note:Under engine misfire conditions,excessive exhaust temperatures coulddamage the catalytic converter or othervehicle components.
The service engine soon indicator lightilluminates when the ignition is first turnedon prior to engine start to check the bulband to indicate whether the vehicle is readyfor Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing.
Normally, the service engine soon light willstay on until the engine is cranked, thenturn itself off if no malfunctions arepresent. However, if after 15 seconds theservice engine soon light blinks eight times,it means that the vehicle is not ready forI/M testing. See Emission ControlSystem (page 150).
Stability Control
It will flash when the system isactive. If it remains illuminatedor does not illuminate when youswitch the ignition on, this indicates amalfunction. During a malfunction thesystem will switch off. Have the systemchecked by your authorized dealerimmediately. See Using StabilityControl (page 169).
Stability Control Off
It will illuminate when you switchthe system off. It will go outwhen you switch the systemback on or when you switch the ignitionoff. See Using Stability Control (page169).
Trunk Ajar
Displays when the ignition is onand the trunk is not completelyclosed.
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Settings
Traction Ctrl - check enabled or uncheck disabledDriver Assist
Blind Spot - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Rear Park Aid - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Hill Start Assist - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Cross Traffic - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Auto Engine Off - check enabled or uncheck disabledVehicle
5, 10 or 30 minutesFuel History
Off or XX SecondsAutolamp DelayLighting
Settings (cont’d)
Autolock - check enabled or uncheck disabledLocksVehicle(cont’d)Autounlock - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Relock - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Mislock - check enabled or uncheck disabled
All Doors or DriverFirstRemote Unlock
Set to XXX %Oil Life Rest
Switch Inhibit - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Remote Open or Remote CloseWindows
Courtesy Wipe or Rain SensingWipers
Hold OK to Create MyKeyCreate MyKeyMyKey
Always On or User Selectable911 Assist
Always On or User SelectableTractionControl
Choose desired speed or OffMax Speed
Choose desired speed or OffSpeed Minder
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Display ModeUse the up/down arrow buttonsto choose between the followingdisplay options.
Option 4Option 3Option 2Option 1Display mode
--XXXXX mi (km) to empty
XXXXFuel gauge
XX--Round tachometer
--X-Vertical tachometer
X---Engine coolant temp gauge
•XXX mi (km) to empty: Shows the approximate distance the vehicle will travel.
•Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank. The fuelgauge may vary slightly when the vehicle is in motion or on a grade. When the fuellevel becomes low, the level indicator will change to amber. When the fuel levelbecomes critically low, the level indicator will change to red. Note: When a MyKey®is in use, low fuel warnings will display earlier. The fuel icon and arrow indicates whichside of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
•Round tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving withyour tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine.During SelectShift Automatic™ transmission (SST) use, the currently selected gearwill appear in the display.
•Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normaloperating temperature, the level indicator will be in the normal range. If the enginecoolant temperature exceeds the normal range, stop the vehicle as soon as safelypossible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.
Trip 1 & 2
Choose between the standardor enhanced trip display.
Enhanced displayStandard displayTrip 1 & 2
XXTrip Odometer
XXTrip Timer
X-Average Fuel
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Information
Available Auto Start-Stop messaging will provide detailsabout what is happening with your system. See Informa-tion Messages (page 95).
Auto Stop/Start
-Driver Alert
# MyKeys and # Admin Keys ProgrammedMyKey
All active warnings will display first if applicable. Thesystem check menu may appear different based uponequipment options and current vehicle status. Use the up/down arrow buttons to scroll through the list.
System Check
Settings
In this mode, you can configuredifferent driver setting choices.
Note:Some items are optional and maynot appear.
Settings
On or OffTraction CtrlDriverAssistOn (default on key cycle) or OffBlindspot
High, Normal or LowSensitivityCollision Warning
Adaptive (default on key cycle) or NormalCruise Control
On (default on key cycle) or OffCross Traffic
On or OffDriver Alert
On or OffHill start
Settings (cont’d)
Alert, Aid or BothModeLane Keeping SystemDriverAssist(cont’d)High, Normal or LowIntensity
On (default on key cycle) or OffFront Park Aid
On (default on key cycle) or OffRear Park Aid
On (default on key cycle) or OffAuto Engine OffVehicle
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AdvanceTrac®
ActionMessage
Displays when the system detects a malfunction due to ablocked sensor.Service AdvanceTrac
Displayed when the traction control has been disabled orenabled by the driver.AdvanceTrac Off On
Airbag
ActionMessage
Displays when the system detects a malfunction due to ablocked sensor.Occupant SensorBLOCKED RemoveObjects Near PassengerSeat
Alarm
ActionMessage
Displays when the alarm has been triggered due to unauthor-ized entry. See Anti-Theft Alarm (page 63).Vehicle Alarm to StopAlarm, Start Vehicle
Auto Start-Stop
ActionMessage
The engine needs to be restarted, press the brake pedal tostart.Auto StartStop PressBrake to Start Engine
The engine needs to be restarted, press the brake pedal harderto start.Auto StartStop PressBrake Harder to Activate
The engine needs to be restarted, press the clutch pedal tostart.Auto StartStop PressClutch to Start Engine
The engine needs to be restarted, press any pedal to start.Auto StartStop PressAny Pedal
Select neutral for the system to restart the engine.Auto StartStop SelectNeutral To Start Engine
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