2014 FORD FUSION HYBRID maintenance

ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS Vertical Aim Adjustment The headlamps on your vehicle are
properly aimed at the assembly plant. If
your vehicle has been in an accident, the
alignment of your headlamps should be
checked by your authorized dealer.
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8 feet (2.4 meters)A
Center height of lamp to groundB
25 feet (7.6 meters)C
Horizontal reference lineD
Vertical Aim Adjustment Procedure
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a
wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters)
away.
2. Measure the height of the headlamp
bulb center from the ground and mark
an 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontal
reference line on the vertical wall or
screen at this height.
Note: To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block the light
from one headlamp while adjusting the
other. 3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to
illuminate the wall or screen and open
the hood. E142465
4. On the wall or screen you will observe
a flat zone of high intensity light
located at the top of the right hand
portion of the beam pattern. If the top
edge of the high intensity light zone is
not at the horizontal reference line, the
headlamp will need to be adjusted.
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5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each
headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver, turn the adjuster either
clockwise or counterclockwise in order
to adjust the vertical aim of the
headlamp. The horizontal edge of the
brighter light should touch the
horizontal reference line.
6. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
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Horizontal Aim Adjustment Horizontal aim is not required for this
vehicle and is not adjustable.
REMOVING A HEADLAMP 1. Make sure the headlamp control is in
the Off position and open the hood.
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1. Remove the six fasteners securing the
front fascia to the front trim cover.
2. Remove the three bumper cover upper
screws.
3. Remove the fastener at the inboard
side of the headlamp to be serviced.
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4. Remove the two headlamp assembly
screws. E159695
5. Remove the lower three wheelhousing
fasteners.
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6. Remove the three front bumper cover
lower fasteners, only on the side of
headlamp being serviced. E159697
7. Separate the front bumper cover from
the fender, pull the fender outward 3
cm.
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8. From the front of the vehicle, pull the
front bumper cover forward 10 cm. E159699
9. Carefully pull the headlamp assembly
outward to disengage it from the lower
fixing point.
10. Carefully lift the headlamp and
remove from vehicle.
11. Disconnect the electrical connector.
CHANGING A BULB Lamp Assembly Condensation Exterior lamps are vented to
accommodate normal changes in pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-product
of this design. When moist air enters the
lamp assembly through the vents, there is
a possibility that condensation can occur
when the temperature is cold. When
normal condensation occurs, a thin film of
mist can form on the interior of the lens.
The thin mist eventually clears and exits
through the vents during normal operation.
Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours
under dry weather conditions.
Examples of acceptable condensation are:
• Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip
marks or droplets).
• Fine mist covers less than 50% of the
lens.
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Examples of unacceptable moisture
(usually caused by a lamp water leak) are:
• Water puddle inside the lamp.
• Large water droplets, drip marks or
streaks present on the interior of the
lens.
Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer
for service if any of the above conditions
of unacceptable moisture are present.
Replacing the Headlamp Bulbs WARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb
carefully and keep out of children’s
reach. Grasp the bulb by only its
plastic base and do not touch the glass.
The oil from your hand could cause the
bulb to break the next time the headlamps
are operated.
Note: If the bulb is accidentally touched, it
should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol
before being used.
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Headlamp assembly:
A. Side marker lamp bulb
B. High beam headlamp bulb
C. Low beam headlamp bulb
D. Front parking/Turn signal lamp bulb Replacing the High Beam Headlamp
Bulb
1. Remove the headlamp assembly.
2. Remove the service cap.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and
remove it from the headlamp
assembly.
5. Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing the Low Beam Headlamp
Bulb
1. Remove the headlamp assembly.
2. Remove the service cap.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Release the retainer spring and remove
it from the headlamp assembly.
5. Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing the Front Parking/Turn
Signal Lamp Bulb
1. Remove the headlamp assembly.
2. Turn the bulb assembly
counterclockwise and remove it from
the headlamp assembly.
3. Separate the bulb from the bulb
socket.
4. Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing the Side Marker Lamp Bulb
1. Remove the headlamp assembly.
2. Remove the service cap.
3. Depress the tabs on the socket and
remove the socket and bulb together.
4. Separate the bulb from the bulb
socket.
5. Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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Replacing the Tail, Brake, High-
Mount Brake Lamp, and Turn
Signal Lamp Bulbs These lamps are designed with LED light
sources. For replacement, see your
authorized dealer.
Replacing a Reverse Lamp Bulb 1. Make sure the lighting control is in the
off position.
2. Open the trunk deck lid. E145777
3. Remove the push pins and reposition
the inner body side trim.
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4. Remove the three lamp assembly nuts.
5. Gently pull the lamp assembly away
from the vehicle. E145779
6. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove the bulb holder.
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7. Remove the bulb from the bulb holder.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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Replacing the License Plate Lamp
Bulb
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1. Carefully release the spring clip. 2. Remove the lamp.
3. Remove the bulb.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
BULB SPECIFICATION CHART Replacement bulbs are specified in the
chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be
marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for
North America to make sure they have the
proper lamp performance, light brightness,
light pattern, and safe visibility. The correct
bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly
or void the lamp assembly warranty and
will provide quality bulb illumination time. Trade nameFunction
H7LL*Headlamp high beam (Halogen)
H11LL*Headlamp low beam (Halogen)
LED*Side marker lamp - front
W5W*Park lamp - front
PWY24W*Turn lamp - front
H11*Fog lamp - front
LED*Tail and brake lamp - high series
LED*Tail and brake lamp - low series
921Reverse lamp
LED*Turn lamp - rear - high series
LED*Turn lamp - rear - low series
LED*Side marker lamp - rear
W5WLicense plate lamp
W5W or LED***Trunk lamp
LED*High-mount brake lamp
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Trade nameFunction
LED*Side repeater lamp
LED*Interior lamp
*To replace these bulbs, see your authorized dealer.
To replace all instrument panel bulbs, see your authorized dealer.
**If so equipped.
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VEHICLE STORAGE If you plan on storing your vehicle for an
extended period of time (30 days or more),
read the following maintenance
recommendations to make sure your
vehicle stays in good operating condition.
All motor vehicles and their components
were engineered and tested for reliable,
regular driving. Long term storage under
various conditions may lead to component
degradation or failure unless specific
precautions are taken to preserve the
components.
General • Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated
place.
• Protect from sunlight, if possible.
• If vehicles are stored outside, they
require regular maintenance to protect
against rust and damage.
Body • Wash your vehicle thoroughly to
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing
and underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle stored
in exposed locations.
• Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary
when your vehicle is washed.
• Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid
hinges, and latches with a light grade
oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents. Engine • The engine oil and filter should be
changed prior to storage, as used
engine oil contain contaminates that
may cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days. Run at
fast idle until it reaches normal
operating temperature
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
Fuel system • Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Note: During extended periods of vehicle
storage (30 days or more), fuel may
deteriorate due to oxidation. Add a quality
gas stabilizer product to your vehicle's fuel
system whenever actual or expected
storage periods exceed 30 days. Follow the
instructions on the additive label. your
vehicle should then be operated at idle
speed to circulate the additive throughout
the fuel system.
Cooling system • Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm there are no cooling system
leaks, and fluid is at the recommended
level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery, it
may be advisable to disconnect the
battery cables to ensure battery charge
is maintained for quick starting.
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