2014 FORD FUSION (AMERICAS) Owners Manual

Booster Seats..................................................20Types of Booster Seats......................................20Brake and Clutch Fluid Check.................245Brakes...............................................................163General Information..........................................163Breaking-In......................................................213Bulb Specification Chart...........................253
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Cabin Air Filter................................................119California Proposition 65..............................11Capacities and Specifications................287Technical Specifications..................................291Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................256Center Console..............................................135Changing a Bulb............................................251Lamp Assembly Condensation.....................251Replacing a Reverse Lamp Bulb..................252Replacing the Headlamp Bulbs....................251Replacing the License Plate LampBulb....................................................................253Replacing the Tail, Brake, High-MountBrake Lamp, and Turn Signal LampBulbs..................................................................252Changing a Fuse...........................................235Fuses.......................................................................235Changing a Road Wheel...........................282Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation.....................................................282Stowing the flat tire..........................................285Tire Change Procedure....................................283Changing the 12V Battery.........................245Changing the Engine Air Filter.................2552.5L Engine...........................................................255EcoBoost Engines..............................................255Changing the Wiper Blades.....................247Checking MyKey System Status................51Checking the Wiper Blades......................247Child Restraint and Safety BeltMaintenance.................................................32Child Safety.......................................................13General Information.............................................13Child Safety Locks..........................................23Left-Hand Side......................................................24Right-Hand Side...................................................24Child Seat Positioning...................................22
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................259Cleaning Products.......................................256Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................260Cleaning the Engine....................................257Cleaning the Exterior..................................256Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts......................257Exterior Chrome.................................................256Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)................256Underbody............................................................257Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens........................258Cleaning the Interior...................................258Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................258Clearing All MyKeys........................................51Climate............................................................396Climate Control Voice Commands.............399Climate Control..............................................110Collision Warning System.........................196PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION...........................196Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................242Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........42Creating a MyKey.............................................51Programming/Changing ConfigurableSettings................................................................51Cruise Control..................................................65Principle of Operation.......................................179Type 1........................................................................65Type 2.......................................................................65Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control................................179Customer Assistance.................................220
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Data Recording..................................................9Event Data Recording...........................................9Service Data Recording........................................9Daytime Running Lamps..............................71Digital Radio..................................................302HD Radio Reception and StationTroubleshooting............................................303Direction Indicators........................................73Driver Alert......................................................186PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION...........................186USING DRIVER ALERT.....................................186
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Driver and Passenger Airbags...................36Children and Airbags..........................................36Proper Driver and Front Passenger SeatingAdjustment........................................................36Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags........40Driving Aids.....................................................186Driving Hints....................................................213Driving Through Water................................213DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps..........................71
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Economical Driving......................................213Electric Parking Brake.................................164Applying the electric parking brake.............164Applying the electric parking brake whenthe vehicle is moving....................................164Battery With No Charge...................................166Parking on a hill (vehicles with a manualtransmission) .................................................164Releasing the electric parking brake...........165Emission Control System..........................150On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).....................151Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance(I/M) Testing.....................................................151End User License Agreement....................411SYNC® End User License Agreement(EULA)................................................................411Engine Block Heater....................................140Using the Engine Block Heater.......................141Engine Coolant Check................................242Adding Engine Coolant....................................242Checking the Engine Coolant........................242Recycled Engine Coolant................................243Severe Climates.................................................243What You Should Know About Fail-SafeCooling..............................................................244Engine ImmobilizerSee: Passive Anti-Theft System......................61Engine Oil Check...........................................241Adding Engine Oil...............................................241Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5L EcoBoost™/1.6L EcoBoost™.........................................241Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™/2.5L..................................................................241Engine Specifications.................................287Drivebelt Routing...............................................287
Entertainment..............................................364A/V Inputs............................................................380AM/FM Radio......................................................366Bluetooth Audio.................................................379Browsing Device Content...............................364CD.............................................................................375SD Card Slot and USB Port............................376SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (IfActivated).........................................................371Supported Media Players, Formats andMetadata Information.................................379EPBSee: Electric Parking Brake.............................164Essential Towing Checks..........................209Before Towing a Trailer.....................................210Hitches..................................................................209Launching or Retrieving a Boat or PersonalWatercraft (PWC).........................................210Safety Chains......................................................209Trailer Brakes......................................................209Trailer Lamps......................................................209When Towing a Trailer......................................210Event Data RecordingSee: Data Recording..............................................9Export Unique Options..................................12Extended Service Plan (ESP).................426SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY).............427SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).........................426Exterior Mirrors................................................76Auto-Dimming Feature......................................76Blind Spot Monitor...............................................77Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors...............................76Heated Exterior Mirrors.......................................76Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors...........................77Memory Mirrors.....................................................76Power Exterior Mirrors.........................................76Signal Indicator Mirrors.......................................77
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Fastening the Safety Belts..........................26Rear Inflatable Safety Belt...............................28Safety Belt Extension Assembly....................29Safety Belt Locking Modes................................27Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........26Floor Mats........................................................214Fog Lamps - FrontSee: Front Fog Lamps.........................................72
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Ford Credit..........................................................11(U.S. Only).................................................................11Front Fog Lamps.............................................72Front Passenger Sensing System.............37Fuel and Refueling.......................................144Fuel Consumption.......................................149Calculating Fuel Economy..............................150Filling the Tank....................................................149Fuel Filter........................................................245Fuel Quality.....................................................145Choosing the Right Fuel (Flex FuelVehicles)...........................................................145Choosing the Right Fuel (GasolineVehicles)...........................................................145Octane Recommendations............................145Fuel Shutoff....................................................216Fuses................................................................226Fuse Specification Chart..........................226Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel........232Power Distribution Box....................................226
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener............129Gauges...............................................................80Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............81Fuel Gauge...............................................................81Information Display............................................80Left Information Display....................................82Type 1 and 2...........................................................80Type 3.......................................................................82General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................44Intelligent Access.................................................44General Maintenance Information.......428Multi-Point Inspection.....................................430Owner Checks and Services..........................429Protecting Your Investment...........................428Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.........................428Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?.....................................................428Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada..........................................................223Getting the Services You Need...............220Away From Home..............................................220
Global Opening and Closing......................76Closing the Windows..........................................76Opening the Windows........................................76
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Hazard Warning Flashers..........................216Headlamp Exit Delay......................................71Head Restraints..............................................121Adjusting the Head Restraint.........................122Tilting Head Restraints ....................................122Heated Seats..................................................127Heated Steering Wheel...............................66Heated Windows and Mirrors...................119Heated Exterior Mirror........................................119Heated Rear Window.........................................119HeatingSee: Climate Control..........................................110Hill Start Assist.............................................166Using Hill Start Assist.......................................166Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate............................................................117Cooling the Interior Quickly.............................118General Hints.........................................................117Heating the Interior Quickly..............................117Recommended Settings for Cooling ...........118Recommended Settings for Heating...........118Side Window Defogging in ColdWeather..............................................................119Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................163Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........236
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Ignition Switch...............................................136In California (U.S. Only)..............................221Information Display Control.......................65Cluster Display Control Features...................66Information Displays.....................................87General Information............................................87
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Information....................................................387911 Assist...............................................................393Alerts......................................................................393Calendar................................................................393Sirius Travel Link.................................................391SYNC Services (If Equipped, United StatesOnly).................................................................388Vehicle Health Report......................................395Information Messages.................................95Active Park..............................................................96Adaptive Cruise Control....................................96AdvanceTrac®.......................................................97Airbag........................................................................97Alarm.........................................................................97Automatic Engine Shutdown..........................99Auto Start-Stop....................................................97AWD........................................................................100Battery and Charging System.......................100Blind Spot Information and Cross TrafficAlert System.....................................................101Collision Warning System................................101Doors and Locks.................................................102Driver Alert............................................................102Fuel..........................................................................102Hill Start Assist....................................................102Keys and Intelligent Access............................103Lane Keeping System.......................................104Maintenance........................................................104MyKey.....................................................................105Park Aid..................................................................106Park Brake.............................................................106Power Steering....................................................107Remote Start........................................................107Seats........................................................................107Starting System .................................................108Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................108Traction Control..................................................108Transmission........................................................109Installing Child Seats.....................................14Child Seats...............................................................14Using Lap and Shoulder Belts..........................15Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH).............................................17Using Tether Straps..............................................19Instrument Cluster........................................80Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................70Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps......................70Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps...............70
Interior Lamps..................................................73Front Interior Lamp..............................................73Rear Interior Lamp................................................73Interior Luggage CompartmentRelease...........................................................60Interior Mirror....................................................77Auto-Dimming Mirror..........................................78Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................216Connecting the Jumper Cables......................217Jump Starting.......................................................218Preparing Your Vehicle......................................217Removing the Jumper Cables........................218
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Keyless Entry....................................................57SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD...............................................................57Keyless Starting............................................136Ignition Modes......................................................137Keys and Remote Controls.........................44
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Lane Keeping System.................................187Switching the System On and Off................187Lighting Control..............................................69Headlamp Flasher...............................................69High Beams............................................................69Lighting..............................................................69Load Carrying.................................................199Load Limit.......................................................199Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer.................................................................199
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Locking and Unlocking.................................54Activating Intelligent Access ...........................55Autolock Feature .................................................56Auto Relock............................................................56Battery Saver..........................................................57Illuminated Entry..................................................56Illuminated Exit......................................................57Luggage Compartment......................................57Power Door Locks................................................54Remote Control....................................................54Smart Unlocks For Integrated KeyheadTransmitter........................................................55Smart Unlocks For Intelligent Access Keys................................................................................55Locks...................................................................54Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.......................282
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Maintenance.................................................236General Information.........................................236Manual Climate Control.............................110Manual Seats.................................................123Manual Transmission..................................153Parking Your Vehicle..........................................154Recommended Shift Speeds.........................153Reverse...................................................................153Using the Clutch..................................................153Media Hub.....................................................308Memory Function..........................................124Easy Entry and Exit Function..........................125Linking a Pre-Set Position to your RemoteControl or Intelligent Access Key.............125Saving a Pre-Set Position................................125Message CenterSee: Information Displays.................................87MirrorsSee: Heated Windows and Mirrors...............119See: Windows and Mirrors................................75Mobile Communications Equipment.......12Moonroof...........................................................78Bounce-Back.........................................................79Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............79Venting the Moonroof.........................................79Motorcraft Parts..........................................288MyFord Touch™...........................................346General Information.........................................346
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................52MyKey™............................................................50Principle of Operation........................................50
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Navigation.....................................................400cityseekr.................................................................401Map Mode............................................................404Navigation Map Updates...............................406Navigation Voice Commands......................406Point of Interest (POI) Categories...............401Quick-touch Buttons.......................................405Setting a Destination......................................400Setting Your Navigation Preferences.........402Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........431Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor®...........................431Normal Maintenance Intervals.....................432
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Oil Change Indicator Reset......................242Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check.......................................241Opening and Closing the Hood..............236Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature......................................................224Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual..........224Overhead Console........................................135
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Parking Aid......................................................170Front Sensing System........................................171Rear Sensing System........................................170Parking Aids....................................................170Passive Anti-Theft System..........................61SecuriLock®............................................................61PATSSee: Passive Anti-Theft System......................61Perchlorate.........................................................11Personal Safety System™..........................34How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork?..................................................................34
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Phone...............................................................382Making Calls........................................................383Pairing Subsequent Phones..........................383Pairing Your Phone for the First Time........383Phone Menu Options.......................................384Phone Settings...................................................385Phone Voice Commands...............................386Receiving Calls...................................................384Text Messaging..................................................384Post-Crash Alert System...........................218Spinout Detection..............................................218Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking.............................54Power Seats....................................................123Power Lumbar.....................................................124Power Steering Fluid Check.....................245Power Windows..............................................75Accessory Delay....................................................75Bounce-Back..........................................................75One-Touch Down.................................................75One-Touch Up.......................................................75Window Lock..........................................................75
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Rear Seat Armrest.........................................127Rear Seats.......................................................126Rear View Camera........................................175Using the Rear View Camera System.........176Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera....................................175Recommended Towing Weights...........208Refueling..........................................................147Easy Fuel™ Capless Fuel System................148Remote Control..............................................44Car Finder................................................................48Integrated Keyhead Transmitters .................44Intelligent Access Key.........................................45Remote Start ........................................................48Replacing the Battery.........................................46Sounding a Panic Alarm....................................48Using the Key Blade............................................45Remote Start.................................................120Automatic Settings............................................120Removing a Headlamp..............................249Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............260
Replacement PartsRecommendation.........................................11Collision Repairs.....................................................11Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs...................................................................11Warranty on Replacement Parts.....................12Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................49Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)..............................................................225Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)..............................................................224Roadside Assistance...................................215Vehicles Sold In Canada : Getting RoadsideAssistance........................................................215Vehicles Sold In Canada : Using RoadsideAssistance........................................................215Vehicles Sold In The U.S.: Getting RoadsideAssistance........................................................215Vehicles Sold In The U.S. : Using RoadsideAssistance........................................................215Roadside Emergencies...............................215Running-InSee: Breaking-In..................................................213Running Out of Fuel....................................146Refilling With a Portable FuelContainer..........................................................146
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Safety Belt Height Adjustment................30Safety Belt Minder..........................................31Belt-Minder®..........................................................31Safety Belts......................................................25Principle of Operation.........................................25Safety Belt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime..............................................................30Conditions of operation.....................................30Safety Precautions......................................144Satellite Radio..............................................305Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number(ESN)................................................................306Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............305SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................305Troubleshooting................................................306Scheduled Maintenance Record...........436Scheduled Maintenance..........................428Seats...................................................................121
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Security...............................................................61Settings...........................................................354Clock.......................................................................355Display...................................................................355Settings..................................................................357Sound.....................................................................356Vehicle...................................................................356Side Airbags.....................................................39Side Curtain Airbags.....................................40Sitting in the Correct Position...................121Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains.................................278Special Notices................................................12New Vehicle Limited Warranty.........................12Special Instructions..............................................12Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance..............................................434Exceptions............................................................436Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control.............................................179Stability Control............................................169Principle of Operation......................................169Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch...........................................136Starting a Gasoline Engine........................137Automatic Engine Shutdown.........................138Failure to Start.....................................................138Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...............140Important Ventilating Information..............140Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving...............................................................139Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary.........................................................139Vehicles with an Ignition Key..........................137Vehicles with Keyless Start.............................138Starting and Stopping the Engine..........136General Information..........................................136Steering............................................................195Electric Power Steering....................................195Steering Wheel...............................................64Storage Compartments.............................135SunroofSee: Moonroof.......................................................78Sun Visors.........................................................78Illuminated Vanity Mirror...................................78Supplementary Restraints System.........35Principle of Operation.........................................35Symbols Glossary.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications andServices........................................................325911 Assist...............................................................325SYNC AppLink......................................................331SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions &Information (TDI) (If Equipped, UnitesStates Only)....................................................328Vehicle Health Report.......................................327SYNC™...........................................................309General Information.........................................309SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................340
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications............287The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).......................222Tire Care..........................................................263Glossary of Tire Terminology........................264Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading.............................................................263Information Contained on the TireSidewall...........................................................265Temperature A B C............................................264Traction AA A B C..............................................264Treadwear.............................................................263Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........279Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System.......................................280Understanding Your Tire PressureMonitoring System ......................................280TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.....................................263Towing a Trailer.............................................207Load Placement.................................................207Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......211Emergency Towing..............................................211Recreational Towing..........................................212Towing..............................................................207Traction Control............................................168Principle of Operation......................................168Transmission Code Designation............290Transmission..................................................153TransmissionSee: Transmission..............................................153Transporting the Vehicle.............................211
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Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™/1.6L EcoBoost™........................................238Under Hood Overview - 2.0LEcoBoost™.................................................239Under Hood Overview - 2.5L...................240Unique Driving Characteristics................142Universal Garage Door Opener...............129HomeLink Wireless Control System............129USB Port.........................................................308Using Adaptive Cruise Control................180Blocked Sensor...................................................184Changing the Set Speed..................................183Detection Issues..................................................183Disengaging the System..................................182Following a Vehicle.............................................181Hilly Condition Usage........................................183Low Speed Automatic Cancellation...........183Overriding the System......................................182Resuming the Set Speed.................................183Setting a Speed..................................................180Setting the Gap Distance.................................181Switching the System Off...............................183Switching the System On...............................180Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........185System Not Available.......................................184Using All-Wheel Drive................................158Driving In Special Conditions WithAll-Wheel Drive (AWD)...............................158Using Cruise Control....................................179Switching Cruise Control Off..........................179Switching Cruise Control On...........................179Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................52Using Snow Chains.....................................278Using Stability Control...............................169AdvanceTrac® ....................................................169Using SYNC™ With Your MediaPlayer.............................................................332Accessing Your Play Menu.............................336Connecting Your Digital Media Player to theUSB Port...........................................................332Media Menu Features.......................................335Media Voice Commands.................................333System Settings.................................................338What's Playing?.................................................333
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............313Accessing Features through the PhoneMenu...................................................................317Accessing Your Phone Settings...................320Making Calls.........................................................316Pairing a Phone for the First Time................314Pairing Subsequent Phones...........................314Phone Options during an Active Call..........316Phone Voice Commands.................................314Receiving Calls.....................................................316System Settings.................................................322Text Messaging....................................................319Using Traction Control...............................168Switching the System Off Using aSwitch................................................................168Switching the System Off Using theInformation Display Controls....................168System Indicator Lights andMessages..........................................................168Using Voice Recognition.............................311Initiating a Voice Session..................................311System Interaction and Feedback...............312Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only).........................222
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Vehicle Care...................................................256General Information.........................................256Vehicle Certification Label.......................289Vehicle Identification Number...............289Vehicle Storage............................................260Battery....................................................................261Body.......................................................................260Brakes.....................................................................261Cooling system....................................................261Engine.....................................................................261Fuel system...........................................................261General..................................................................260Miscellaneous......................................................261Removing Vehicle From Storage..................261Tires.........................................................................261Ventilated Seats............................................127Heated and ventilated seat air filterreplacement (if equipped).........................127VentilationSee: Climate Control..........................................110
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