2014 FORD FUSION (AMERICAS) wheel

Recreational Towing
Note: Put your climate control system inrecirculated air mode to prevent exhaustfumes from entering the vehicle. SeeClimate Control (page 110).
Follow these guidelines if you have a needfor recreational (RV) towing. An exampleof recreational towing would be towingyour vehicle behind a motorhome. Wedesigned these guidelines to preventdamage to your transmission.
Front-wheel Drive Vehicles
Front-wheel drive vehicles CANNOT beflat-towed (all wheels on the ground) asvehicle or transmission damage may occur.It is recommended to tow your vehicle withthe front wheels off the ground by using atow dolly. If you are using a tow dolly,follow the instructions specified by theequipment provider.
All-wheel Drive Vehicles
All-wheel drive vehicles CANNOT beflat-towed (all wheels on the ground) asvehicle or transmission damage may occur.It is recommended to tow your vehicle withall four (4) wheels off the ground such aswhen using a car-hauling trailer. Otherwise,you cannot recreational tow your vehicle.
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BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires forapproximately 300 miles (480kilometers). During this time, your vehiclemay exhibit some unusual drivingcharacteristics.
Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000miles (1600 kilometers). Vary your speedfrequently and change up through thegears early. Do not labor the engine.
Do not tow during the first 1000 miles(1600 kilometers).
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
Fuel economy is affected by several thingssuch as how you drive, the conditions youdrive under and how you maintain yourvehicle.
There are some things to keep in mind thatmay improve your fuel economy:
•Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,moderate fashion.
•Drive at steady speeds.
•Anticipate stops; slowing down mayeliminate the need to stop.
•Combine errands and minimizestop-and-go driving.
•When running errands, go to thefurthest destination first and thenwork your way back home.
•Close the windows for high-speeddriving.
•Drive at reasonable speeds. (Travelingat 65 mph/105 kph uses about 15%less fuel than traveling at 75 mph/121kph).
•Keep the tires properly inflated and useonly the recommended size.
•Use the recommended engine oil.
•Perform all regularly scheduledmaintenance.
There are also some things you may wantto avoid doing because they reduce yourfuel economy:
•Avoid sudden or hard accelerations.
•Avoid revving the engine before turningoff the car.
•Avoid long idle periods.
•Do not warm up your vehicle on coldmornings.
•Reduce the use of air conditioning andheat.
•Avoid using speed control in hillyterrain.
•Do not rest your foot on the brakepedal while driving.
•Avoid carrying unnecessary weight(approximately 1 mpg [0.4kilometers/liter] is lost for every 400lbs [180 kilograms] of weight carried).
•Avoid adding particular accessories toyour vehicle (e.g. bug deflectors,rollbars/light bars, running boards, skiracks).
•Avoid driving with the wheels out ofalignment.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
Note:Driving through deep water abovethe recommended levels can cause vehicledamage.
If driving through deep or standing wateris unavoidable, proceed very slowly. Neverdrive through water that is higher than thebottom of the wheel rims (for cars) or thebottom of the hubs (for trucks).
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Protected componentsFuse amp ratingFuse or relay number
Lighting (ambient, glove box, vanity, dome,trunk)10A11
Memory seats, Lumbar, Power mirror7.5A12
Driver door unlock20A13
Not used (spare)5A14
Subwoofer amplifier20A15
Not used (spare)10A26
Not used (spare)10A27
Not used (spare)10A28
Not used (spare)10A29
Keypad5A210
Not used5A211
Climate control, Gear shift7.5A212
Steering wheel column, Cluster, Datalinklogic7.5A213
Not used10A214
Datalink/Gateway module10A215
Not used (spare)15A116
Not used (spare)5A217
Ignition, Push button stop/start5A218
Passenger airbag disabled indicator,Transmission range5A219
Not used (spare)5A220
Humidity and in–car temperature5A221
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Protected componentsFuse amp ratingFuse or relay number
Occupant classification sensor5A222
Delayed accessory (Power inverter logic,Moonroof logic)10A123
Central lock/unlock30A124
Driver door (window, mirror)30A125
Front passenger door (window, mirror)30A126
Moonroof30A127
Sony amplifier20A128
Rear driver side door (window)30A129
Rear passenger side door (window)30A130
Not used (spare)15A131
GPS, Voice control, Display, Adaptive cruisecontrol, Radio frequency receiver10A132
Radio, Active noise control20A133
Run/start bus (fuse #19, 20, 21, 22, 35, 36,37, circuit breaker)30A134
Restraints control module5A135
Auto-dimming rear view mirror15A136
All-wheel drive module, Heated steeringwheel module15A137
Not used (spare)30A38
1Micro fuse2Dual micro fuse
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to helpmaintain its roadworthiness and resalevalue. There is a large network of Fordauthorized dealers that are there to helpyou with their professional servicingexpertise. We believe that their speciallytrained technicians are best qualified toservice your vehicle properly and expertly.They are supported by a wide range ofhighly specialized tools developedspecifically for servicing your vehicle.
To help you service your vehicle, weprovide scheduled maintenanceinformation which makes tracking routineservice easy. See ScheduledMaintenance (page 428).
If your vehicle requires professional service,your authorized dealer can provide thenecessary parts and service. Check yourwarranty information to find out whichparts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants,fluids and service parts conforming tospecifications. Motorcraft® parts aredesigned and built to provide the bestperformance in your vehicle.
Precautions
•Do not work on a hot engine.
•Make sure that nothing gets caught inmoving parts.
•Do not work on a vehicle with theengine running in an enclosed space,unless you are sure you have enoughventilation.
•Keep all open flames and other burningmaterial (such as cigarettes) awayfrom the battery and all fuel relatedparts.
Working with the Engine Off
1.Set the parking brake and shift to P(Park).
2.Turn off the engine and remove the key(if equipped).
3.Block the wheels.
Working with the Engine On
WARNING
To reduce the risk of vehicle damageand/or personal burn injuries, do notstart your engine with the air cleanerremoved and do not remove it while theengine is running.
1.Set the parking brake and shift to P(Park).
2.Block the wheels
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD
1.To open the hood, go inside the vehicleand pull the hood release handlelocated under the left-hand side of theinstrument panel.
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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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GENERAL INFORMATION
Your Ford or Lincoln authorized dealer hasmany quality products available to cleanyour vehicle and protect its finishes.
CLEANING PRODUCTS
For best results, use the following productsor products of equivalent quality:
Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (ZC-42)
Motorcraft Custom Bright Metal Cleaner(ZC-15)
Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A)
Motorcraft Dusting Cloth (ZC-24)
Motorcraft Engine Shampoo andDegreaser (U.S. only) (ZC-20)
Motorcraft Engine Shampoo (Canadaonly) (CXC-66-A)
Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Cleaner (Canadaonly) (CXC-101)
Motorcraft Premium Glass Cleaner(Canada only) (CXC-100)
Motorcraft Premium Quality WindshieldWasher Fluid (Canada only) [CXC-37-(A,B, D or F)]
Motorcraft Premium Windshield WashConcentrate with Bitterant (U.S. only)(ZC-32-B1)
Motorcraft Professional Strength Carpet& Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-54)
Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover (U.S.only) (ZC-14)
Motorcraft Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner(ZC-23)
Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner(ZC-37-A)
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR
Wash your vehicle regularly with cool orlukewarm water and a neutral pHshampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash.
•Never use strong household detergentsor soap, such as dish washing orlaundry liquid. These products candiscolor and spot painted surfaces.
•Never wash a vehicle that is “hot to thetouch” or during exposure to strong,direct sunlight.
•Dry your vehicle with a chamois or softterry cloth towel in order to eliminatewater spotting.
•Immediately remove items such asgasoline, diesel fuel, bird droppings andinsect deposits because they can causedamage to your vehicle’s paintworkand trim over time. Use Motorcraft Bugand Tar Remover.
•Remove any exterior accessories, suchas antennas, before entering a carwash.
Note:Suntan lotions and insect repellentscan damage any painted surface; if thesesubstances come in contact with yourvehicle, wash off as soon as possible.
Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)
Do not use a commercial or high-pressuresprayer on the surface or edge of stripesand graphics. This can cause damage tothe film and cause the edge of the film topeel away from the vehicle surface.
Exterior Chrome
Note:Never use abrasive materials such assteel wool or plastic pads as they canscratch the chrome surface.
Note:Do not use chrome cleaner, metalcleaner or polish on wheels and wheelcovers
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•Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,spark plug wire or spark plug well, orthe area in and around these locations.
•Cover the battery, power distributionbox, and air filter assembly to preventwater damage when cleaning theengine.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmentalfallout can result in windshield and wiperblade contamination. Dirty windshield andwipers will result in poor windshield wiperoperation. Keep the windshield and wiperblades clean to maintain windshield wiperperformance.
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
•Clean the windshield with anon-abrasive glass cleaner.
•For windshields contaminated withtree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, cleanthe entire windshield using steel wool(no greater than 0000 grade) in acircular motion and rinse with water.
•Clean the wiper blades with isopropylrubbing alcohol or windshield washerfluid.
Note: Do not use razor blades or othersharp objects to clean or remove decalsfrom the inside of the heated rear window.The vehicle warranty does not coverdamage caused to the heated rear windowgrid lines.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
WARNINGS
Do not use cleaning solvents, bleachor dye on the vehicle’s safety belts,as these actions may weaken thebelt webbing.
WARNINGS
On vehicles equipped withseat-mounted airbags, do not usechemical solvents or strongdetergents. Such products couldcontaminate the side airbag system andaffect performance of the side airbag in acollision.
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety beltsand seats equipped with side airbags:
•Remove dust and loose dirt with avacuum cleaner.
•Remove light stains and soil withMotorcraft Professional StrengthCarpet & Upholstery Cleaner.
•If grease or tar is present on thematerial, spot-clean the area first withMotorcraft Spot and Stain Remover. InCanada, use Motorcraft Multi-PurposeCleaner.
•If a ring forms on the fabric after spotcleaning, clean the entire areaimmediately (but do not oversaturate)or the ring will set.
•Do not use household cleaningproducts or glass cleaners, which canstain and discolor the fabric and affectthe flame retardant abilities of the seatmaterials.
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT
PANEL AND INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER LENS
WARNING
Do not use chemical solvents orstrong detergents when cleaning thesteering wheel or instrument panelto avoid contamination of the airbagsystem.
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