2014 FORD FUSION (AMERICAS) fuel

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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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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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash andinjury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagainst the use of any handheld devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
Note:Your vehicle may or may not beequipped with all the messages listed in thischapter. Your vehicle will not displaymessages of systems it is not equipped with.
Various systems on your vehicle can becontrolled using the information displaycontrols on the steering wheel.Corresponding information is displayed inthe information display.
Information Display Controls(Type 1 and Type 2)
•Press the up and down arrow buttonsto scroll through and highlight theoptions within a menu.
•Press the right arrow button to enter asub-menu.
•Press the left arrow button to exit amenu.
•Press and hold the left arrow button atany time to return to the main menudisplay (escape button).
•Press the OK button to choose andconfirm settings or messages.
Menu
You can access the menu using theinformation display control.
Note:Some options may appear slightlydifferent or not at all if the items areoptional.
Trip 1 and 2
Trip Odometer
Trip Timer
Fuel Used
Average Fuel
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Trip 1 and 2
All Values
Outside Temperature
•Resetting the Trip Computer — Press and hold OK on the current screen to reset therespective trip, distance, time and fuel information.
•Trip Odometer — Registers the distance of individual journeys.
•Trip Timer — timer stops when the vehicle is turned off and restarts when the vehicleis restarted.
•Fuel Used — shows the amount of fuel used for a given trip.
•Average Fuel — shows the average fuel economy for a given trip.
•All Values — Shows all trip values.
•Outside Temperature — Shows the outside air temperature.
Fuel Economy
Distance to E
Inst Fuel Econ
Long Term Average Fuel
Fuel History
All Values
Note:You can reset your average fueleconomy by pressing and holding the OKbutton on the left hand steering wheelcontrols.
Information
Available Auto Start-Stop messaging will provide detailsabout what is happening with your system. See Informa-tion Messages (page 95).
Auto Stop/Start
-MyKey
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
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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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Settings (cont’d)
On or OffVolumeLimiter
On or OffDo NotDisturb
Hold OK to Clear All MyKeysClear MyKeys
Choose your applicable settingLanguageDisplay
Choose yourapplicable settingDistanceUnits
Choose yourapplicable settingTemperature
Information Display Controls(Type 3)
•Press the up and down arrow buttonsto scroll through and highlight theoptions within a menu.
•Press the right arrow button to enter asub-menu.
•Press the left arrow button to exit amenu.
•Press and hold the left arrow button atany time to return to the main menudisplay (escape button).
•Press the OK button to choose andconfirm settings or messages.
Main menu
From the main menu bar on the left sideof the information display, you can choosefrom the following categories:
Display Mode
Trip 1 & 2
Fuel Economy
Information
Settings
Scroll up/down to highlight one of thecategories, then press the right arrow keyor OK to enter into that category. Press theleft arrow key as needed to exit back to themain menu.
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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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