2014 FORD FUSION (AMERICAS) Owners Manual

WARNINGS
When lifting a plastic-cased battery,excessive pressure on the end wallscould cause acid to flow through thevent caps, resulting in personal injury anddamage to the vehicle or battery. Lift thebattery with a battery carrier or with yourhands on opposite corners.
Keep batteries out of reach ofchildren. Batteries contain sulfuricacid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes orclothing. Shield your eyes when workingnear the battery to protect against possiblesplashing of acid solution. In case of acidcontact with skin or eyes, flushimmediately with water for a minimum of15 minutes and get prompt medicalattention. If acid is swallowed, call aphysician immediately.
Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft® maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not require additionalwater during its life of service.
Note:If your battery has a cover/shield,make sure it is reinstalled after the batteryhas been cleaned or replaced.
Note:See an authorized dealer for lowvoltage battery access, testing, orreplacement.
When a low voltage battery replacementis necessary, see an authorized dealer toreplace the low voltage battery with a Fordrecommended replacement low voltagebattery that matches the electricalrequirements of the vehicle
To ensure proper operation of the batterymanagement system (BMS), do not allowa technician to connect any electricaldevice ground connection directly to thelow voltage battery negative post. Aconnection at the low voltage batterynegative post can cause inaccuratemeasurements of the battery conditionand potential incorrect system operation.
Note:If a person adds electrical orelectronic accessories or components to thevehicle, the accessories or components mayadversely affect the low voltage batteryperformance and durability and may alsoaffect the performance of other electricalsystems in the vehicle.
For longer, trouble-free operation, keep thetop of the battery clean and dry. Also,make certain the battery cables are alwaystightly fastened to the battery terminals.
If you see any corrosion on the battery orterminals, remove the cables from theterminals and clean with a wire brush. Youcan neutralize the acid with a solution ofbaking soda and water.
When a battery replacement is required,the battery should only be replaced witha Ford recommended replacement batterythat matches the electrical requirementsof the vehicle.
Because your vehicle’s engine iselectronically-controlled by a computer,some engine control settings aremaintained by power from the low voltagebattery. Some engine computer settings,like the idle trim and fuel trim strategy,optimize the driveability and performanceof the engine. Some other computersettings, like the clock and radio stationpresets, are also maintained in memory bypower from the low voltage battery. Whena technician disconnects and connects thelow voltage battery, these settings areerased. Complete the following procedurein order to restore the settings:
1.With the vehicle at a complete stop,set the parking brake.
2.Shift the transmission into P.
3.Turn off all accessories.
4.Step on the brake pedal and start thevehicle.
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5.Run the engine until it reaches normaloperating temperature. While theengine is warming up, complete thefollowing: Reset the clock. See AudioSystem (page 294). Reset the powerwindows bounce-back feature. SeeWindows and Mirrors (page 75).Reset the radio station presets. SeeAudio System (page 294).
6.Allow the engine to idle for at least oneminute. If the engine turns off, step onthe accelerator to start the engine.
7.While the engine is running, step on thebrake pedal and shift the transmissionto N.
8.Allow the engine to run for at least oneminute by pressing on the acceleratorpedal.
9.Drive the vehicle at least 10 miles (16kilometers) to completely relearn theidle and fuel trim strategy.
Note:If you do not allow the engine torelearn the idle and fuel trim strategy, theidle quality of your vehicle may be adverselyaffected until the engine computereventually relearns the idle trim and fueltrim strategy.
Note:Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner. Followyour local authorized standards for disposal.Call your local authorized recycling centerto find out more about recycling automotivebatteries.
Note:It is recommended that the negativebattery cable terminal be disconnected fromthe battery if you plan to store your vehiclefor an extended period of time.
CHECKING THE WIPER
BLADES
Run the tip of your fingers over the edge ofthe blade to check for roughness.
Clean the wiper blades with washer fluidor water applied with a soft sponge orcloth.
CHANGING THE WIPER
BLADES
The wiper arms can be manually movedwhen the ignition is off. This allows for easeof blade replacement and cleaning underthe blades.
1.Pull the wiper blade and arm awayfrom the glass.
2.Press the locking buttons together.
3.Rotate and remove the wiper blade.
4.Install in the reverse order.
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Note:Make sure that the wiper blade locksinto place. Lower the wiper arm and bladeback to the windshield. The wiper arms willautomatically return to their normal positionwhen the ignition is turned on.
Replace wiper blades at least once peryear for optimum performance.
Poor wiper quality can be improved bycleaning the wiper blades and thewindshield.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
The headlamps on your vehicle areproperly aimed at the assembly plant. Ifyour vehicle has been in an accident, thealignment of your headlamps should bechecked by your authorized dealer.
Headlamp Aiming Target
8 feet (2.4 meters)A
Center height of lamp to groundB
25 feet (7.6 meters)C
Horizontal reference lineD
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
1.Park the vehicle directly in front of awall or screen on a level surface,approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters)away.
2.Measure the height of the headlampbulb center from the ground and markan 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontalreference line on the vertical wall orscreen at this height.
Note:To see a clearer light pattern foradjusting, you may want to block the lightfrom one headlamp while adjusting theother.
3.Turn on the low beam headlamps toilluminate the wall or screen and openthe hood.
4.On the wall or screen you will observea flat zone of high intensity lightlocated at the top of the right handportion of the beam pattern. If the topedge of the high intensity light zone isnot at the horizontal reference line, theheadlamp will need to be adjusted.
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5.Locate the vertical adjuster on eachheadlamp. Using a Phillips #2screwdriver, turn the adjuster eitherclockwise or counterclockwise in orderto adjust the vertical aim of theheadlamp. The horizontal edge of thebrighter light should touch thehorizontal reference line.
6.Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
Horizontal Aim Adjustment
Horizontal aim is not required for thisvehicle and is not adjustable.
REMOVING A HEADLAMP
1.Make sure the headlamp control is inthe off position and open the hood.
2.Remove the six fasteners securing thefront fascia to the front trim cover.
3.Remove the three bumper cover upperscrews.
4.Remove the fastener at the inboardside of the headlamp you are servicing.
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5.Remove the two headlamp assemblyscrews.
6.Remove the lower three wheel housingfasteners.
7.Remove the three front bumper coverlower fasteners, only on the side of theheadlamp you are servicing.
8.Separate the front bumper cover fromthe fender and pull the fender outward1.2 inches (3 centimeters).
9.From the front of the vehicle, pull thefront bumper cover forward 4 inches(10 centimeters).
10.Carefully pull the headlamp assemblyoutward to disengage it from thelower fixing point.
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11.Carefully lift the headlamp andremove it from the vehicle.
12.Disconnect the electrical connector.
CHANGING A BULB
Lamp Assembly Condensation
Exterior lamps are vented toaccommodate normal changes in pressure.Condensation can be a natural by-productof this design. When moist air enters thelamp assembly through the vents, there isa possibility that condensation can occurwhen the temperature is cold. Whennormal condensation occurs, a thin film ofmist can form on the interior of the lens.The thin mist eventually clears and exitsthrough the vents during normal operation.Clearing time may take as long as 48 hoursunder dry weather conditions.
Examples of acceptable condensation are:
•Presence of thin mist (no streaks, dripmarks or droplets).
•Fine mist covers less than 50% of thelens.
Examples of unacceptable moisture(usually caused by a lamp water leak) are:
•Water puddle inside the lamp.
•Large water droplets, drip marks orstreaks present on the interior of thelens.
Take your vehicle to an authorized dealerfor service if any of the above conditionsof unacceptable moisture are present.
Replacing the Headlamp Bulbs
WARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulbcarefully and keep out of children’sreach. Grasp the bulb by only itsplastic base and do not touch the glass.The oil from your hand could cause thebulb to break the next time the headlampsare operated.
Note:If the bulb is accidentally touched, itshould be cleaned with rubbing alcoholbefore being used.
Headlamp assembly:
A.Side marker lamp bulb
B.High beam headlamp bulb
C.Low beam headlamp bulb
D.Front parking/Turn signal lamp bulb
Replacing the High Beam HeadlampBulb
1.Remove the headlamp assembly.
2.Remove the service cap.
3.Disconnect the electrical connector.
4.Turn the bulb counterclockwise andremove it from the headlampassembly.
5.Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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Replacing the Low Beam HeadlampBulb
1.Remove the headlamp assembly.
2.Remove the service cap.
3.Disconnect the electrical connector.
4.Release the retainer spring and removeit from the headlamp assembly.
5.Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing the Front Parking/TurnSignal Lamp Bulb
1.Remove the headlamp assembly.
2.Turn the bulb assemblycounterclockwise and remove it fromthe headlamp assembly.
3.Separate the bulb from the bulbsocket.
4.Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing the Side Marker Lamp Bulb
1.Remove the headlamp assembly.
2.Remove the service cap.
3.Depress the tabs on the socket andremove the socket and bulb together.
4.Separate the bulb from the bulbsocket.
5.Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing the Tail, Brake, High-Mount Brake Lamp, and TurnSignal Lamp Bulbs
These lamps are designed with LED lightsources. For replacement, see yourauthorized dealer.
Replacing a Reverse Lamp Bulb
1.Make sure the lighting control is in theoff position.
2.Open the trunk deck lid.
3.Remove the push pins and repositionthe inner body side trim.
4.Remove the three lamp assembly nuts.
5.Gently pull the lamp assembly awayfrom the vehicle.
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6.Turn the bulb holder counterclockwiseand remove the bulb holder.
7.Remove the bulb from the bulb holder.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing the License Plate LampBulb
1.Carefully release the spring clip.
2.Remove the lamp.
3.Remove the bulb.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
Replacement bulbs are specified in thechart below. Headlamp bulbs must bemarked with an authorized “D.O.T.” forNorth America to make sure they have theproper lamp performance, light brightness,light pattern, and safe visibility. The correctbulbs will not damage the lamp assemblyor void the lamp assembly warranty andwill provide quality bulb illumination time.
Trade nameFunction
H7LL*Headlamp high beam (Halogen)
H11LL*Headlamp low beam (Halogen)
LED*Side marker lamp - front
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