2014 FORD FUSION (AMERICAS) snow chains

Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature....................................................224
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only).............................................................224
Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly).............................................................225
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart..........................226
Changing a Fuse...........................................235
Maintenance
General Information...................................236
Opening and Closing the Hood..............236
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™/1.6L EcoBoost™.......................................238
Under Hood Overview - 2.0LEcoBoost™................................................239
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L..................240
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5L EcoBoost™/1.6L EcoBoost™........................................241
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™/2.5L................................................................241
Engine Oil Check...........................................241
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................242
Engine Coolant Check................................242
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck...........................................................245
Brake and Clutch Fluid Check.................245
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................245
Washer Fluid Check....................................245
Fuel Filter........................................................245
Changing the 12V Battery.........................245
Checking the Wiper Blades......................247
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................247
Adjusting the Headlamps........................248
Removing a Headlamp.............................249
Changing a Bulb............................................251
Bulb Specification Chart...........................253
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................255
Vehicle Care
General Information...................................256
Cleaning Products.......................................256
Cleaning the Exterior..................................256
Waxing..............................................................257
Cleaning the Engine....................................257
Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades..........................................................258
Cleaning the Interior...................................258
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.......................258
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................259
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............260
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................260
Vehicle Storage............................................260
Wheels and Tires
Tire Care..........................................................263
Using Snow Chains.....................................278
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........279
Changing a Road Wheel...........................282
Technical Specifications..........................286
Capacities and Specific-ations
Engine Specifications.................................287
Motorcraft Parts..........................................288
Vehicle Identification Number...............289
Vehicle Certification Label.......................289
Transmission Code Designation............290
Technical Specifications............................291
Audio System
General Information...................................294
Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC/Satellite Radio............................295
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD..........................................................297
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/CD.................................................................299
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Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
Note:Avoid driving crosswise or turning onsteep slopes or hills. A danger lies in losingtraction, slipping sideways and possiblyrolling over. Whenever driving on a hill,determine beforehand the route you willuse. Do not drive over the crest of a hillwithout seeing what conditions are on theother side. Do not drive in reverse over a hillwithout the aid of an observer.
Although natural obstacles may make itnecessary to travel diagonally up or downa hill or steep incline, you should alwaystry to drive straight up or straight down.
When climbing a steep slope or hill, startin a lower gear rather than downshifting toa lower gear from a higher gear once theascent has started. This reduces strain onthe engine and the possibility of stalling.
If you do stall out, do not try to turnaroundbecause you might roll over. It is better toback down to a safe location.
Apply just enough power to the wheels toclimb the hill. Too much power will causethe tires to slip, spin or lose traction,resulting in loss of vehicle control.
Descend a hill in the same gear you woulduse to climb up the hill to avoid excessivebrake application and brake overheating.Do not descend in neutral; instead,disengage overdrive or manually shift to alower gear. When descending a steep hill,avoid sudden hard braking as you couldlose control. The front wheels have to beturning in order to steer the vehicle.
Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, thereforeapply the brakes steadily. Do not “pump”the brakes.
Driving on Snow and Ice
WARNING
If you are driving in slipperyconditions that require tire chains orcables, then it is critical that you drivecautiously. Keep speeds down, allow forlonger stopping distances and avoidaggressive steering to reduce the chancesof a loss of vehicle control which can leadto serious injury or death. If the rear end ofthe vehicle slides while cornering, steer inthe direction of the slide until you regaincontrol of the vehicle.
Note:Excessive tire slippage can causedriveline damage.
AWD vehicles have advantages over 2WDvehicles in snow and ice but can skid likeany other vehicle.
Should you start to slide while driving onsnowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheelin the direction of the slide until you regaincontrol.
Avoid sudden applications of power andquick changes of direction on snow andice. Apply the accelerator slowly andsteadily when starting from a full stop.
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All vehicles with directional tires(front tires on the left side of thediagram)
Sometimes irregular tire wear canbe corrected by rotating the tires.
Summer Tires
Your Ford vehicle may beequipped with summer tires to
provide superior performance onwet and dry roads. Summer tiresdo not have the Mud and Snow(M+S or M/S) tire traction ratingon the tire side wall. Sincesummer tires do not have thesame traction performance asAll-season or Snow tires, Forddoes not recommend usingsummer tires when temperaturesdrop to approximately 40°F (5°C)or below (depending on tire wearand environmental conditions) orin snow and ice conditions. Likeany tire, summer tire performanceis affected by tire wear andenvironmental conditions. If youmust drive in those conditions,Ford recommends using Mud andSnow (M+S, M/S), All-season orSnow tires.
USING SNOW CHAINS
WARNING
Snow tires must be the same size,load index, speed rating as thoseoriginally provided by Ford. Use ofany tire or wheel not recommended byFord can affect the safety andperformance of your vehicle, which couldresult in an increased risk of loss of vehiclecontrol, vehicle rollover, personal injury anddeath. Additionally, the use ofnon-recommended tires and wheels couldcause steering, suspension, axle, transfercase or power transfer unit failure.
The tires on your vehicle may haveall-weather treads to provide traction inrain and snow. However, in some climates,you may need to use snow tires and cables.If you need to use cables, it isrecommended that steel wheels (of thesame size and specifications) be used, ascables may chip aluminum wheels.
Follow these guidelines when using snowtires and traction devices
•If possible, avoid fully loading yourvehicle
•Purchase chains or cables from amanufacturer that clearly labels bodyto tire dimension restrictions.
•Use no larger than 15 mm cables orchains ONLY on front axle with215/60R16 tires. Do not use chains orcables on any other size tires.
•The snow chains or cables must bemounted in pairs on the front axle.
•When driving with tire cables do notexceed 30 mph (48 km/h) or themaximum speed recommended by thechain manufacturer, whichever is less.
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•Drive cautiously. If you hear the cablesrub or bang against the vehicle, stopand retighten them. If this does notwork, remove the cables to preventvehicle damage.
•Remove the cables when they are nolonger needed. Do not use cables ondry roads.
If you have any questions regarding snowchains or cables, please contact yourauthorized dealer.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM
WARNING
The tire pressure monitoring systemis not a substitute for manuallychecking tire pressure. The tirepressure should be checked periodically(at least monthly) using a tire gauge, seeInflating your tires in this chapter. Failureto properly maintain your tire pressurecould increase the risk of tire failure, lossof control, vehicle rollover and personalinjury.
Each tire, including the spare (ifprovided), should be checkedmonthly when cold and inflatedto the inflation pressurerecommended by the vehicle manufactureron the vehicle placard or tire inflationpressure label. (If your vehicle has tires ofa different size than the size indicated onthe vehicle placard or tire inflation pressurelabel, you should determine the proper tireinflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehiclehas been equipped with a Tire PressureMonitoring System (TPMS) thatilluminates a low tire pressure telltalewhen one or more of your tires issignificantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressure telltaleilluminates, you should stop and checkyour tires as soon as possible, and inflatethem to the proper pressure. Driving on asignificantly under-inflated tire causes thetire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiencyand tire tread life, and may affect thevehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not asubstitute for proper tire maintenance, andit is the driver’s responsibility to maintaincorrect tire pressure, even if under-inflationhas not reached the level to triggerillumination of the TPMS low tire pressuretelltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped witha TPMS malfunction indicator to indicatewhen the system is not operating properly.The TPMS malfunction indicator iscombined with the low tire pressuretelltale. When the system detects amalfunction, the telltale will flash forapproximately one minute and then remaincontinuously illuminated. This sequencewill continue upon subsequent vehiclestart-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator isilluminated, the system may not be ableto detect or signal low tire pressure asintended. TPMS malfunctions may occurfor a variety of reasons, including theinstallation of replacement or alternatetires or wheels on the vehicle that preventthe TPMS from functioning properly.Always check the TPMS malfunctiontelltale after replacing one or more tires orwheels on your vehicle to ensure that thereplacement or alternate tires and wheelsallow the TPMS to continue to functionproperly.
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1.T-type mini-spare: This spare tirebegins with the letter T for tire size andmay have Temporary Use Only molded inthe sidewall.
2.Full-size dissimilar spare with labelon wheel: This spare tire has a label onthe wheel that states: THIS WHEEL ANDTIRE ASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USEONLY.
When driving with one of the dissimilarspare tires listed above, do not:
•Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
•Load the vehicle beyond maximumvehicle load rating listed on the SafetyCompliance Label.
•Tow a trailer.
•Use snow chains on the end of thevehicle with the dissimilar spare tire.
•Use more than one dissimilar spare tireat a time.
•Use commercial car washingequipment.
•Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tireslisted above at any one wheel location canlead to impairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and brakingperformance.
•Comfort and noise.
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
•Winter weather driving capability.
•Wet weather driving capability.
•All-wheel driving capability (ifapplicable).
3.Full-size dissimilar spare withoutlabel on wheel
When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
•Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
•Use more than one dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly at a time.
•Use commercial car washingequipment.
•Use snow chains on the end of thevehicle with the dissimilar spare wheeland tire assembly.
The usage of a full-size dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly can lead toimpairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and brakingperformance.
•Comfort and noise.
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
•Winter weather driving capability.
•Wet weather driving capability.
•All-wheel driving capability
When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly additionalcaution should be given to:
•Towing a trailer.
•Driving vehicles equipped with acamper body.
•Driving vehicles with a load on thecargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-sizedissimilar spare wheel and tire assemblyand seek service as soon as possible.
Tire Change Procedure
WARNINGS
When one of the front wheels is offthe ground, the transmission alonewill not prevent the vehicle frommoving or slipping off the jack, even if thetransmission selector lever is in position P.
To help prevent your vehicle frommoving when you change a tire, besure to place the transmissionselector lever in position P, set the parkingbrake and block (in both directions) thewheel that is diagonally opposite (otherside and end of the vehicle) to the tirebeing changed.
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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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