2014 FORD FUSION (AMERICAS) adding oil

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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ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 1.5L
ECOBOOST™/1.6L
ECOBOOST™
MINA
MAXB
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 2.0L
ECOBOOST™/2.5L
MINA
MAXB
ENGINE OIL CHECK
Note:Check the level before starting theengine.
Note:Make sure that the level is betweenthe MIN and the MAX marks.
1.Make sure that your vehicle is on levelground.
2.Turn the engine off and wait 10 minutesfor the oil to drain into the oil pan.
3.Remove the dipstick and wipe it witha clean, lint-free cloth. Replace thedipstick and remove it again to checkthe oil level.
If the level is at the MIN mark, add oilimmediately.
Adding Engine Oil
Note:Do not remove the filler cap whenthe engine is running.
Note:Do not add oil further than the MAXmark. Oil levels above the MAX mark maycause engine damage.
Only use oils certified for gasoline enginesby the American Petroleum Institute (API).An oil with this trademark symbolconforms to the current engine andemission system protection standards andfuel economy requirements of theInternational Lubricants SpecificationAdvisory Council (ILSAC), comprised ofU.S. and Japanese automobilemanufacturers.
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1.Remove the filler cap.
2.Add engine oil that meets the Fordspecifications. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 287).
3.Replace the filler cap. Turn it until youfeel a strong resistance.
OIL CHANGE INDICATOR
RESET
To reset the oil monitoring system after anoil change, See General Information(page 87).
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK
Checking the Engine Coolant
When the engine is cold, check theconcentration and level of the enginecoolant at the intervals listed in thescheduled maintenance information. SeeScheduled Maintenance (page 428).
Note:Make sure that the level is betweenthe MIN and MAX marks on the coolantreservoir.
Note:Coolant expands when it is hot. Thelevel may extend beyond the MAX mark
Note:If the level is at the MIN mark, belowthe MIN mark, or empty, add coolantimmediately. See Adding Engine Coolantin this chapter.
The coolant concentration should bemaintained within 48% to 50%, whichequates to a freeze point between -29°F(-34°C) and -35°F (-37°C).
Note:For best results, coolantconcentration should be tested with arefractometer such as Rotunda tool300-ROB75240 available from anauthorized dealer. Ford does notrecommend the use of hydrometers orcoolant test strips for measuring coolantconcentrations.
Note:Automotive fluids are notinterchangeable. Do not use engine coolantor antifreeze or windshield washer fluidoutside of its specified function and vehiclelocation.
Adding Engine Coolant
WARNINGS
Do not add engine coolant when theengine is hot. Steam and scaldingliquids released from a hot coolingsystem can burn you badly. Also, you canbe burned if you spill coolant on hot engineparts.
Do not put engine coolant in thewindshield washer fluid container. Ifsprayed on the windshield, enginecoolant could make it difficult to seethrough the windshield.
To reduce the risk of personal injury,make sure the engine is cool beforeunscrewing the coolant pressurerelief cap. The cooling system is underpressure; steam and hot liquid can comeout forcefully when the cap is loosenedslightly.
Do not add coolant further than theMAX mark.
Note:Do not use stop leak pellets, coolingsystem sealants, or additives as they cancause damage to the engine cooling orheating systems. This damage would notbe covered under your vehicle’s warranty.
Note:During normal vehicle operation, theengine coolant may change color fromorange to pink or light red. As long as theengine coolant is clear and uncontaminated,this color change does not indicate theengine coolant has degraded nor does itrequire the engine coolant to be drained, thesystem to be flushed, or the engine coolantto be replaced.
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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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