Check Every 12 Months (Fusion Energi
Plug-in Hybrid Only)
Inspect the engine oil filter for signs of
damage such as rust, paint blistering,
scratches or dents. If any of these
conditions are present, replace the filter.
See Normal Scheduled Maintenance
(page 448). Multi-point Inspection In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.Multi-point inspection
Hazard warning system operationAccessory drive belt(s)
Horn operationBattery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hosesEngine air filter
Suspension components for leaks or
damageExhaust system
Steering and linkageExterior lamps operation
Tires for wear and proper pressure **
Fluid levels *
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pitsFor oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operationHalf-shaft dust boots*
Brake, coolant re covery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer**
If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration
Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle.
447Scheduled Maintenance
A A/C See: Climate Control..........................................113
About This Manual...........................................7 Protecting the Environment................................7
ABS See: Brakes...........................................................169
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes.................................................................170
Accessories.....................................................314 Exterior style.........................................................314
Interior style..........................................................314
Lifestyle..................................................................314
Peace of mind......................................................314
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation .............................................11
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............186
Active Park Assist.........................................178 Automatic Steering into Parking
Space..................................................................179
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature.........180
Troubleshooting the System.........................180
Using Active Park Assist...................................178
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................253 Horizontal Aim Adjustment...........................254
Vertical Aim Adjustment.................................253
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................64
Airbag Disposal...............................................43
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control..........................................113
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................63
Ambient Lighting............................................73
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................63 Arming the Alarm.................................................63
Disarming the Alarm...........................................63
Appendices ....................................................429
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............85 Headlamps On Warning Chime......................85
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................85
Keyless Warning Alert........................................85
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................85 Audio Control..................................................64 MEDIA .......................................................................64
Seek, Next or Previous.......................................64
Audio System................................................299 General Information.........................................299
Audio unit - Vehicles With:
AM/FM/CD/SYNC/Satellite
Radio.............................................................300
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Premium
AM/FM/CD..................................................302
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Sony
AM/FM/CD .................................................304Menu Structure..................................................305
Autolamps........................................................69
Automatic Climate Control........................113
Automatic High Beam Control...................71 Activating the System..........................................71
Manually Overriding the System.....................72
Automatic Transmission...........................166 Automatic Transmission.................................166
Brake-Shift Interlock..........................................167
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or
Snow..................................................................168
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check............................................................249
Autowiper s........................................................67
Auxiliary Input Jack.......................................312
Auxiliary Power Points................................133 110 Volt AC Power Point....................................133
12 Volt DC Power Point.....................................133
Locations................................................................133
B Blind Spot Monitor.......................................197 Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®)
with Cross Traffic Alert.................................197
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........241
Booster Seats...................................................16 Types of Booster Seats.......................................16
Brake Fluid Check........................................249
Brakes...............................................................169 General Information..........................................169
Breaking-In ...................................................... 215
Bulb Specification Chart..........................258
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Vehicle Storage............................................265 Battery...................................................................265
Body........................................................................ 265
Brakes....................................................................266
Cooling system...................................................265
Engine ....................................................................265
Fuel system..........................................................265
General ..................................................................265
Miscellane ous..................................................... 266
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................266
Tires........................................................................266
Ventilated Seats............................................127 Heated and ventilated seat air filter
replacement (if equipped).........................127
Ventilation See: Climate Control..........................................113
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............295
Voice Control...................................................65
W Warning Lamps and Indicators..................81 Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................82
Anti-Lock Braking System................................82
Battery......................................................................82
Blind Spot Monitor...............................................82
Brake System.........................................................82
Cruise Control........................................................82
Direction Indicator................................................82
Door Ajar..................................................................82
Electric Park Brake...............................................83
Engine/Motor Coolant Temperature............83
Engine Oil................................................................83
EV Later...................................................................83
EV Now....................................................................83
Fasten Safety Belt...............................................83
Front Airbag............................................................83
Front Fog Lamps..................................................83
Grade Assist...........................................................83
Heads Up Display.................................................83
High Beam..............................................................83
Hood Ajar................................................................83
Lane Keeping Aid.................................................83
Low Fuel Level......................................................84
Low Tire Pressure Warning...............................84
Parking Lamps......................................................84
Powertrain Fault...................................................84
Ready to Drive.......................................................84
Service Engine Soon...........................................84
Stability Control...................................................85
Stability Control Off............................................85
Stop Safely.............................................................85
Trunk Ajar................................................................85
Vehicle Plugged in................................................85
Washer Fluid Check....................................249
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior..............................260
See: Wipers and Washers..................................67
Waxing ..............................................................261
Wheels and Tires.........................................267 Technical Specifications.................................292
Windows and Mirrors....................................74
Windshield Washers.....................................68
Windshield Wipers.........................................67
Intermittent Wipe.................................................67
Speed Dependent Wipers.................................67
Wipers and Washers.....................................67
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