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
Normal Maintenance Intervals Fusion Full Hybrid Normal scheduled maintenance 1, 2
Change engine oil and filter. 3
Every 12 months or 10000
miles (16000 km). The oil
monitoring system displays
a message in the informa-
tion display. Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level. Consult dealer
for requirements.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings,
hoses and parking brake.
Inspect engine cooling system and motor/electronics
cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect half-shaft boots.
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and tie-
rod ends.
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.1
Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service intervals. 2
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended). 3
Reset the oil monitoring system after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine Oil
Check (page 244).
Other maintenance items *
Replace cabin air filter.Every 20000 miles (32000
km)
Replace engine air filter.Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change engine coolant and motor/electronics coolant. **
At 100000 miles (160000
km)
449Scheduled Maintenance
Other maintenance items *
Replace spark plugs.Every 100000 miles
(160000 km)
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 150000 miles
(240000 km) *
Perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the last
engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval. **
Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers), then every three
years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).
Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display. 1, 2
Change engine oil and filter. 3
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level. Consult dealer for requirements.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect engine cooling system and motor/electronics cooling system strength and
hoses.
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect half-shaft boots.
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and tie-rod ends.
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag. 1
Do not exceed two years or 20000 miles (32000 kilometers) between service intervals. 2
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended). 3
Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor system after engine oil and filter changes. See
Engine Oil Check (page 244).
450Scheduled Maintenance
Other maintenance items 1
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Every 10000 miles (16000
km) Inspect engine oil filter for corrosion. 2
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended).
Replace cabin air filter.Every 20000 miles (32000
km)
Replace engine air filter.Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change engine coolant and motor/electronics coolant. 3
At 100000 miles (160000
km)
Replace spark plugs.Every 100000 miles
(160000 km)
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 150000 miles
(240000 km) 1
Perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the last
engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval. 2
Inspect the engine oil filter for corrosion every one year or 10000 miles (16000
kilometers). If corrosion is present, change the filter then top-off the engine oil, if required.
Do not reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor. 3
Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers), then every three
years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician.
451Scheduled Maintenance
Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the OIL
CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing
in the information display.
• Example 1 : The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message comes on at
28751 miles (46270 kilometers).
Perform the 30000-mile (48000
kilometer) automatic transmission
fluid replacement. • Example 2 : The OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message has not come
on, but the odometer reads 30000
miles (48000 kilometers) (for
example, the Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor was reset at 25000 miles
[40000 kilometers]). Perform the
engine air filter replacement.
Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
(such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery)
Fusion full hybrid: Change engine oil and filter every 12
months or 10000 miles (16000 km). The oil monitoring
system displays a message in the information display.
Perform services listed in the Normal Scheduled Mainten-
ance chart.As required
Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid: Change engine oil and
filter as indicated by information display and perform
services listed in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance
chart. *
Replace cabin air filter.Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Replace spark plugs.Every 60000 miles (96000
km) *
Fusion Energi Plug-in Hybrid only: Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine
oil and filter changes. See Engine Oil Check (page 244).
Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Replace cabin air filter.Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
452Scheduled 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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Information ...................................................408911 Assist................................................................414
Alerts.......................................................................413
Calendar ................................................................414
SIRIUS Travel Link...............................................411
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States
Only).................................................................408
Vehicle Health Report.......................................416
Information Messages.................................98 Active Park..............................................................98
Adaptive Cruise Control....................................99
AdvanceTrac™.....................................................99
Airbag .....................................................................100
Alarm......................................................................100
Automatic Engine Shutdown........................100
Battery and Charging System (12
volt).....................................................................101
Battery and Charging System (High
Voltage).............................................................101
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic
Alert System....................................................102
Collision Warning System...............................103
Doors and Locks.................................................103
Driver Alert............................................................104
Fuel ..........................................................................104
Hill Start Assist...................................................104
Keys and Intelligent Access............................105
Lane Keeping System.......................................106
Maintenance ........................................................ 106
MyKey......................................................................107
Park Aid..................................................................108
Park Brake.............................................................108
Power Steering....................................................109
Remote Start.......................................................109
Seats........................................................................110
Starting System ..................................................110
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..................110
Traction Control.....................................................111
Transmission ..........................................................111
Installing Child Seats.....................................18 Child Seats...............................................................18
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts..........................18
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren (LATCH).............................................21
Using Tether Straps.............................................22
Instrument Cluster.........................................79 Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................70 Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps......................70
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps...............70
Interior Lamps..................................................72 Front Interior Lamp..............................................72
Rear Interior Lamp................................................73
Interior Luggage Compartment
Release...........................................................60
Interior Mirror....................................................76 Auto-Dimming Mirror...........................................77
Introduction .........................................................7
J Jump-Starting the Vehicle........................225 Connecting the Jumper Cables....................226
Jump Starting......................................................227
Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................225
Removing the Jumper Cables........................227
K Keyless Entry....................................................57 SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD ...............................................................57
Keyless Starting............................................136 Ignition Modes......................................................137
Keys and Remote Controls.........................44
Knee Airbag.......................................................37
L Lane Keeping System.................................193 Switching the System On and Off...............193
Lighting Control..............................................69 Headlamp Flasher...............................................69
High Beams............................................................69
Lighting ..............................................................69
Load Carrying................................................205
Load Limit......................................................205 Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer................................................................205
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........288 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System.......................................289
Understanding Your Tire Pressure
Monitoring System ......................................289
Tire Repair Kit See: Temporary Mobility Kit...........................267
Tires See: Wheels and Tires......................................267
Towing a Trailer..............................................213
Towing the Vehicle on Four
Wheels...........................................................213 Emergency Towing.............................................213
Recreational Towing..........................................214
Towing ............................................................... 213
Traction Control.............................................174 Principle of Operation.......................................174
Transmission Code Designation............296
Transmission ..................................................166
Transmission See: Transmission..............................................166
Transporting the Vehicle............................213
U Under Hood Overview - 2.0L
Hybrid............................................................242
Unique Driving Characteristics................142
Universal Garage Door Opener...............129 HomeLink Wireless Control System............129
USB Port...........................................................313
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................186 Blocked Sensor...................................................190
Changing the Set Speed.................................189
Detection Issues.................................................189
Disengaging the System..................................188
ECO Cruise Control.............................................191
Following a Vehicle............................................187
Hilly Condition Usage.......................................189
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation...........189
Overriding the System......................................188
Resuming the Set Speed.................................189
Setting a Speed..................................................186
Setting the Gap Distance.................................187
Switching the System Off...............................189
Switching the System On...............................186
Switching to Normal Cruise Control.............191
System Not Available.......................................190 Using Cruise Control....................................185 ECO Cruise Control............................................186
Switching Cruise Control Off.........................185
Switching Cruise Control On..........................185
Using MyKey With Remote Start
Systems..........................................................52
Using Snow Chains......................................291
Using Stability Control................................175 AdvanceTrac® .....................................................175
Using SYNC™ With Your Media
Player.............................................................342 Accessing Your Play Menu.............................346
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the
USB Port...........................................................342
Media Menu Features......................................344
Media Voice Commands.................................342
System Settings.................................................348
What's Playing?.................................................342
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............323 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu ..................................................................327
Accessing Your Phone Settings...................330
Making Calls........................................................326
Pairing a Phone for the First Time...............324
Pairing Subsequent Phones..........................324
Phone Options during an Active Call.........326
Phone Voice Commands................................324
Receiving Calls....................................................326
System Settings.................................................332
Text Messaging...................................................329
Using Traction Control................................174 System Indicator Lights and
Messages...........................................................174
Using Voice Recognition.............................321 Initiating a Voice Session.................................321
System Interaction and Feedback..............322
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration
Program (Canada Only)........................220
V Vehicle Care..................................................260 General Information.........................................260
Vehicle Certification Label.......................295
Vehicle Identification Number................295
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