2015 FORD FUSION (AMERICAS) traction control

J.
Tire Ply Composition and
Material Used: Indicates the
number of plies or the number of
layers of rubber-coated fabric in
the tire tread and sidewall. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate
the ply materials in the tire and the
sidewall, which include steel,
nylon, polyester, and others.
K. Maximum Load: Indicates the
maximum load in kilograms and
pounds that can be carried by the
tire. Refer to the Safety
Compliance Certification Label
(affixed to either the door hinge
pillar, door-latch post, or the door
edge that meets the door-latch
post, next to the driver's seating
position), for the correct tire
pressure for your vehicle.
L. Treadwear, Traction and
Temperature Grades:
*Treadwear The treadwear grade
is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate of the tire when
tested under controlled conditions
on a specified government test
course. For example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and one-half
times as well on the government
course as a tire graded 100. *Traction: The traction grades,
from highest to lowest are AA, A,
B, and C. The grades represent the
tire's ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
performance.
*
Temperature: The temperature
grades are A (the highest), B and
C, representing the tire's
resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor
laboratory test wheel.
M. Maximum Inflation
Pressure:
Indicates the tire
manufacturers' maximum
permissible pressure or the
pressure at which the maximum
load can be carried by the tire. This
pressure is normally higher than
the vehicle manufacturer's
recommended cold inflation
pressure which can be found on
the Safety Compliance
Certification Label (affixed to
either the door hinge pillar,
door-latch post, or the door edge
that meets the door-latch post,
next to the driver's seating
position), or Tire Label which is
located on the B-Pillar or the edge
of the driver ’s door. The cold
inflation pressure should never be
set lower than the recommended
pressure on the vehicle label.
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All vehicles with directional tires
(front tires on the left side of the
diagram)
Sometimes irregular tire wear can
be corrected by rotating the tires.
Summer Tires
Your Ford vehicle may be
equipped with summer tires to
provide superior performance on
wet and dry roads. Summer tires
do not have the Mud and Snow
(M+S or M/S) tire traction rating
on the tire side wall. Since
summer tires do not have the
same traction performance as
All-season or Snow tires, Ford
does not recommend using
summer tires when temperatures
drop to approximately 40°F (5°C)
or below (depending on tire wear
and environmental conditions) or
in snow and ice conditions. Like
any tire, summer tire performance
is affected by tire wear and
environmental conditions. If you
must drive in those conditions,
Ford recommends using Mud and
Snow (M+S, M/S), All-season or
Snow tires. USING SNOW CHAINS WARNING
Snow tires must be the same size,
load index, speed rating as those
originally provided by Ford. Use of
any tire or wheel not recommended by
Ford can affect the safety and
performance of your vehicle, which could
result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and
death. Additionally, the use of
non-recommended tires and wheels could
cause steering, suspension, axle, transfer
case or power transfer unit failure. The tires on your vehicle may have
all-weather treads to provide traction in
rain and snow. However, in some climates,
you may need to use snow tires and cables.
If you need to use cables, it is
recommended that steel wheels (of the
same size and specifications) be used, as
cables may chip aluminum wheels.
Follow these guidelines when using snow
tires and traction devices
•
If possible, avoid fully loading your
vehicle
• Purchase chains or cables from a
manufacturer that clearly labels body
to tire dimension restrictions.
• Use no larger than 15 mm cables or
chains ONLY on front axle with
215/60R16 tires. Do not use chains or
cables on any other size tires.
• The snow chains or cables must be
mounted in pairs on the front axle.
• When driving with tire cables do not
exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) or the
maximum speed recommended by the
chain manufacturer, whichever is less.
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WARNING
Operating certain parts of this
system while driving can distract
your attention away from the road,
and possibly cause an accident or other
serious consequences. Do not change
system settings or enter data non-verbally
(using your hands) while driving. Stop the
vehicle in a safe and legal manner before
attempting these operations. This is
important since while setting up or
changing some functions you might be
required to distract your attention away
from the road and remove your hands from
the wheel. General Operation
Voice Command Control: Functions
within the Windows Automotive-based
system may be accomplished using only
voice commands. Using voice commands
while driving allows you to operate the
system without removing your hands from
the wheel.
Prolonged Views of Screen:
Do not
access any function requiring a prolonged
view of the screen while you are driving.
Pull over in a safe and legal manner before
attempting to access a function of the
system requiring prolonged attention. Even
occasional short scans to the screen may
be hazardous if your attention has been
diverted away from your driving task at a
critical time.
Volume Setting: Do not raise the volume
excessively. Keep the volume at a level
where you can still hear outside traffic and
emergency signals while driving. Driving
while unable to hear these sounds could
cause an accident. Use of Speech Recognition Functions:
Speech recognition software is inherently
a statistical process which is subject to
errors. It is your responsibility to monitor
any speech recognition functions included
in the system and address any errors.
Navigation Features:
Any navigation
features included in the system are
intended to provide turn by turn
instructions to get you to a desired
destination. Please make certain all
persons using this system carefully read
and follow instructions and safety
information fully.
Distraction Hazard:
Any navigation
features may require manual (non-verbal)
setup. Attempting to perform such set-up
or insert data while driving can seriously
distract your attention and could cause an
accident or other serious consequences.
Stop the vehicle in a safe and legal manner
before attempting these operations.
Let Your Judgment Prevail:
Any
navigation features are provided only as
an aid. Make your driving decisions based
on your observations of local conditions
and existing traffic regulations. Any such
feature is not a substitute for your personal
judgment. Any route suggestions made by
this system should never replace any local
traffic regulations or your personal
judgment or knowledge of safe driving
practices.
Route Safety:
Do not follow the route
suggestions if doing so would result in an
unsafe or illegal maneuver, if you would be
placed in an unsafe situation, or if you
would be directed into an area that you
consider unsafe. The driver is ultimately
responsible for the safe operation of the
vehicle and therefore, must evaluate
whether it is safe to follow the suggested
directions.
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Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate..........................................................124
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................. 125
General Hints........................................................ 124
Heating the Interior Quickly............................ 124
Recommended Settings for Cooling ..........125
Recommended Settings for Heating...........125
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................. 126
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes..............................................................171
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........246
I
Ignition Switch...............................................144
In California (U.S. Only)............................230
Information Display Control......................69
Cluster Display Control Features.................... 70
Information Displays
.....................................93
General Information............................................ 93
Information......................................................417 911 Assist............................................................... 423
Alerts...................................................................... 423
Calendar................................................................ 423
Sirius Travel Link.................................................. 421
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only)................................................................... 418
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, United States Only).................................................... 425Information Messages
................................103
Active Park............................................................ 103
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 104
AdvanceTrac®..................................................... 104
Airbag...................................................................... 105
Alarm...................................................................... 105
All-Wheel Drive................................................... 107
Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 107
Auto Start-Stop.................................................. 105
Battery and Charging System....................... 108
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System................................................... 108
Doors and Locks................................................. 109
Driver Alert............................................................ 109
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 109
Hill Start Assist................................................... 109
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 110
Lane Keeping System.......................................... 111
Maintenance........................................................... 111
MyKey....................................................................... 112
Park Aid.................................................................... 113
Park Brake............................................................... 113
Power Steering..................................................... 114
Pre-Collision Assist............................................. 114
Remote Start......................................................... 114
Seats........................................................................\
. 115
Starting System ................................................... 115
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................... 115
Traction Control................................................... 116
Transmission......................................................... 116
Installing Child Seats.....................................14 Child Seats............................................................... 14
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 15
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 19
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 21
Instrument Cluster
........................................86
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................76
Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps...................... 76
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps...............76
Interior Lamps
.................................................79
Front Interior Lamp.............................................. 79
Rear Interior Lamp............................................... 79
Interior Luggage Compartment Release............................................................63
Interior Mirror
...................................................83
Auto-Dimming Mirror......................................... 84
Introduction.........................................................7
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Technical Specifications
See: Capacities and Specifications.............312
Temporary Mobility Kit...............................273 First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air........................................ 275
General Information.......................................... 274
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure............................................................ 276
Tips for Use of the Kit....................................... 274
Type 1...................................................................... 273
Type 2..................................................................... 278
What to do after the Tire has been Sealed................................................................ 277
What to do when a Tire Is Punctured.........275
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)........................231
Tire Care..........................................................285
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 286
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 285
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 287
Temperature A B C............................................ 286
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 286
Treadwear............................................................ 285
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Temporary Mobility Kit........................... 273
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
...........301
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 302
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 302
Tire Repair Kit See: Temporary Mobility Kit........................... 273
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 273
Towing a Trailer..............................................215 Load Placement.................................................. 215
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
...........................................................219
Emergency Towing............................................. 219
Recreational Towing......................................... 220
Towing...............................................................215
Traction Control
.............................................176
Principle of Operation....................................... 176
Transmission Code Designation.............315 Transmission...................................................161
Transmission
See: Transmission............................................... 161
Transporting the Vehicle............................219
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Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™/ 1.6L EcoBoost™
........................................248
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™
.................................................249
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L...................250
Unique Driving Characteristics................150
Universal Garage Door Opener................137 HomeLink Wireless Control System............137
USB Port
.........................................................335
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................188 Blocked Sensor.................................................... 192
Changing the Set Speed................................... 191
Detection Issues................................................... 191
Disengaging the System.................................. 190
Following a Vehicle............................................ 189
Hilly Condition Usage......................................... 191
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation............191
Overriding the System...................................... 190
Resuming the Set Speed.................................. 191
Setting a Speed.................................................. 188
Setting the Gap Distance................................ 189
Switching the System Off................................ 191
Switching the System On............................... 188
Switching to Normal Cruise Control............193
System Not Available........................................ 192
Using All-Wheel Drive................................166 Driving In Special Conditions With
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)............................... 166
Using Cruise Control....................................187 Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 187
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 187
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
..........................................................56
Using Snow Chains....................................300
Using Stability Control................................177 AdvanceTrac® ..................................................... 177
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Using SYNC™ With Your Media
Player............................................................358
Accessing Your Play Menu............................. 362
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 358
Media Menu Features....................................... 361
Media Voice Commands................................ 359
System Settings................................................. 364
What's Playing?................................................. 359
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone...........340 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu .................................................................. 344
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 347
Making Calls........................................................ 343
Pairing a Phone for the First Time................341
Pairing Subsequent Phones........................... 341
Phone Options during an Active Call.........343
Phone Voice Commands................................. 341
Receiving Calls.................................................... 343
System Settings................................................. 348
Text Messaging.................................................. 346
Using Traction Control................................176 Switching the System Off Using a
Switch................................................................. 176
Switching the System Off Using the Information Display Controls..................... 176
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 176
Using Voice Recognition...........................338 Initiating a Voice Session................................ 338
System Interaction and Feedback..............339
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)..........................231
V
Vehicle Care...................................................266 General Information......................................... 266
Vehicle Certification Label........................314
Vehicle Identification Number.................314 Vehicle Storage.............................................270
Battery..................................................................... 271
Body........................................................................\
. 271
Brakes...................................................................... 271
Cooling system..................................................... 271
Engine...................................................................... 271
Fuel system........................................................... 271
General.................................................................. 270
Miscellaneous....................................................... 271
Removing Vehicle From Storage................... 271
Tires........................................................................\
.. 271
Ventilation See: Climate Control........................................... 117
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............314
Voice Control...................................................69
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Warning Lamps and Indicators................88 Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 89
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 89
Auto Start-stop.................................................... 89
Battery..................................................................... 89
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 89
Brake System........................................................ 89
Cruise Control....................................................... 89
Direction Indicator............................................... 89
Door Ajar................................................................. 90
Electric Park Brake.............................................. 90
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 90
Engine Oil................................................................ 90
Fasten Safety Belt............................................... 90
Front Airbag........................................................... 90
Front Fog Lamps.................................................. 90
Heads Up Display................................................ 90
High Beam.............................................................. 90
Hood Ajar................................................................ 90
Lane Keeping Aid................................................. 90
Low Fuel Level...................................................... 90
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 90
Parking Lamps....................................................... 91
Powertrain Fault.................................................... 91
Service Engine Soon............................................ 91
Stability Control..................................................... 91
Stability Control Off............................................. 91
Trunk Ajar................................................................. 91
Washer Fluid Check
....................................255
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