2018 FORD FUSION ENERGI automatic transmission

Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information...................................145
Keyless Starting...........................................145
Starting a Gasoline Engine......................146
Engine Block Heater...................................148
Unique Driving Characteristics
Hybrid Vehicle Operation.........................150
Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Operation..........152
EcoSelect........................................................154
Hybrid Vehicle Frequently AskedQuestions...................................................154
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions......................................157
Fuel Quality....................................................157
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.......................159
Running Out of Fuel...................................159
Refueling........................................................160
Fuel Consumption.......................................162
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law................................................164
Catalytic Converter.....................................165
High Voltage Battery
General Information...................................168
Charging the High Voltage Battery.......170
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch.........................................................................174
Transmission
Automatic Transmission...........................175
Brakes
General Information...................................179
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.........................................................................179
Electric Parking Brake................................180
Hill Start Assist.............................................182
Traction Control
Principle of Operation...............................184
Using Traction Control..............................184
Stability Control
Principle of Operation................................185
Using Stability Control..............................186
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation................................187
Rear Parking Aid...........................................187
Front Parking Aid.........................................188
Side Sensing System.................................189
Active Park Assist.........................................191
Rear View Camera.......................................197
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation..............................200
Using Cruise Control.................................200
Using Adaptive Cruise Control...............201
Driving Aids
Driver Alert....................................................208
Lane Keeping System...............................209
Blind Spot Information System..............214
Cross Traffic Alert........................................215
Steering...........................................................218
Pre-Collision Assist.....................................219
Load Carrying
Load Limit......................................................222
Towing
Towing a Trailer............................................227
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......227
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Driving Hints
Breaking-In....................................................228
Economical Driving....................................228
Driving Through Water..............................229
Floor Mats......................................................229
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................231
Hazard Flashers...........................................232
Fuel Shutoff..................................................232
Jump Starting the Vehicle.......................233
Collision, Damage or Fire Event.............235
Post-Crash Alert System.........................236
Transporting the Vehicle..........................237
Towing Points...............................................237
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need..............239
In California (U.S. Only)...........................240
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)......................241
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only)......................242
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.......................................................242
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature........................................................................243
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)........................................................................244
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)........................................................................244
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart.........................246
Changing a Fuse.........................................256
Maintenance
General Information..................................258
Opening and Closing the Hood.............258
Under Hood Overview..............................259
Engine Oil Dipstick.....................................260
Engine Oil Check........................................260
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................261
Engine Coolant Check...............................261
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check........................................................................265
Brake Fluid Check.......................................266
Washer Fluid Check...................................266
Fuel Filter.......................................................267
Changing the 12V Battery........................267
Checking the Wiper Blades....................268
Changing the Wiper Blades....................269
Adjusting the Headlamps.......................269
Changing a Bulb..........................................270
Changing the Engine Air Filter................272
Vehicle Care
General Information...................................274
Cleaning Products......................................274
Cleaning the Exterior.................................274
Waxing.............................................................275
Cleaning the Engine...................................276
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades........................................................................276
Cleaning the Interior...................................277
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.......................277
Cleaning Leather Seats............................278
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............278
Cleaning the Wheels.................................278
Vehicle Storage............................................279
Body Styling Kits........................................280
Wheels and Tires
General Information...................................281
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................281
Tire Care.........................................................287
Using Summer Tires..................................302
Using Snow Chains....................................302
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.........303
Technical Specifications.........................306
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Remote Start (If Equipped)
WARNING
To avoid exhaust fumes, do not useremote start if your vehicle is parkedindoors or in areas that are not wellventilated.
Note:Do not use remote start if your fuellevel is low.
The remote start button is on thetransmitter.
This feature allows you to start yourvehicle from the outside. The remotecontrol has an extended operating range.
If your vehicle has automatic climatecontrol, you can configure it to operatewhen you remote start your vehicle. SeeClimate Control (page 119). A manualclimate control system will run at thesetting it was set to when you switchedyour vehicle off.
Many states and provinces haverestrictions for the use of remote start.Check your local and state or provinciallaws for specific requirements regardingremote start systems.
The remote start system does not workwhen any of the following conditions occur:
•The ignition is on.
•The anti-theft alarm triggers.
•You switch the feature off in theinformation display.
•The hood is open.
•The transmission is not in park (P).
•The battery voltage is below theminimum operating voltage.
Remote Control Feedback (IfEquipped)
An LED on the remote control providesstatus feedback of remote start or stopcommands.
StatusLED
Remote startsuccessfulSolid green
Remote stopsuccessfulSolid red
Request failed orstatus not receivedBlinking red
Status incompleteBlinking green
Remote Starting your Vehicle
Note: You must press each button withinthree seconds of each other. Your vehiclewill not remote start if you do not follow thissequence.
The label on your transmitter details thestarting procedure.
To remote start your vehicle:
1. Press the lock button to lock all thedoors.
2. Press the remote start button twice.The exterior lamps flash twice.
The horn sounds if the system fails to start.
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Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps
Press repeatedly or press and hold untilyou reach the desired level.
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps
Press repeatedly or press andhold to dim.A
Press repeatedly or press andhold to brighten.B
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (If
Equipped)
WARNING
The daytime running lamps systemdoes not activate the rear lamps andmay not provide adequate lightingduring low visibility driving conditions.Make sure you switch the headlamps on,as appropriate, during all low visibilityconditions. Failure to do so may result in acrash.
Type One - Conventional (Non-Configurable)
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. Switching the ignition on.
2. The transmission is not in park (P) forvehicles with automatic transmissions,or releasing the parking brake forvehicles with manual transmissions.
3.The lighting control is in the off, parkinglamp or autolamps positions.
4. The headlamps are off.
Type Two - Configurable
Switch the daytime running lamps on oroff using the information display. SeeInformation Displays (page 97).
The daytime running lamps turn on when:
1. The lamps are on in the informationdisplay.
2. Switching the ignition on.
3. The transmission is not in park (P) forvehicles with automatic transmissions,or releasing the parking brake forvehicles with manual transmissions.
4.The lighting control is in the autolampsposition.
5. The headlamps are off.
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Lane Keeping System Lamp (If
Equipped)
Lights when you activate thelane keeping system.
Low Fuel Level
Lights when the fuel level is lowor the fuel tank is nearly empty.Refuel as soon as possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Lights when your tire pressure islow. If the lamp remains on withthe engine running or whendriving, check your tire pressure as soon aspossible.
To confirm the lamp is working, it will alsolight momentarily when you switch on theignition. If it does not light when you switchon the ignition, or it begins to flash at anytime, have an authorized dealer check thesystem.
Parking Lamps
Lights when you switch on theparking lamps.
Powertrain Fault
Lights when your vehicle detectsa powertrain fault. Contact anauthorized dealer as soon aspossible.
Note:If your vehicle detects certain faults,it will not allow you to operate theaccelerator pedal. If this happens, press thebrake pedal and release it. This will activatelimp home vehicle operation. In limp homevehicle operation, your vehicle willaccelerate in a controlled manner up to amaximum speed of 35 mph (56 km/h) ona flat surface. If you apply the brake pedalor move the transmission to neutral (N) youcan override your vehicle’s acceleration.
Ready to Drive
Lights when you have switchedon the vehicle and it is ready todrive. A corresponding messagemay appear stating ready to drive.
Service Engine Soon
If it illuminates when the engineis running this indicates amalfunction. The On BoardDiagnostics system has detected amalfunction of the vehicle emission controlsystem.
If it flashes, engine misfire may beoccurring. Increased exhaust gastemperatures could damage the catalyticconverter or other vehicle components.Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavyacceleration and deceleration) and haveyour vehicle immediately serviced.
It illuminates when you switch the ignitionon prior to engine start to check the bulband to indicate whether your vehicle isready for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) testing.
Normally, it illuminates until the engine iscranked and automatically turns off if nomalfunctions are present. However, if after15 seconds it flashes eight times, thisindicates that your vehicle is not ready forInspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
See Emission Law (page 164).
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Adaptive Cruise Control
ActionMessage
A radar malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise controlfrom engaging. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page201).
Adaptive CruiseMalfunction
A condition exists such that the adaptive cruise cannot func-tion properly. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page201).
Adaptive Cruise NotAvailable
You have a blocked sensor due to bad weather, ice, mud orwater in front of the radar sensor. You can typically clean thesensor to resolve. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page201).
Adaptive Cruise NotAvailable SensorBlocked See Manual
The system has disabled the automatic braking.Normal Cruise ActiveAutomatic BrakingTurned Off
A radar malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise controlfrom engaging.Front Sensor Not Aligned
The adaptive cruise has reinstated controls to the driver.Adaptive Cruise - DriverResume Control
The vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptive cruise.Adaptive Cruise SpeedToo Low to Activate
The adaptive cruise is automatically adjusting the gapdistance and the driver needs to shift the transmission into alower gear.
Adaptive Cruise ShiftDown
AdvanceTrac™
ActionMessage
Displayed when the system has detected a condition thatrequires service. Contact your authorized dealer as soon aspossible.
Service AdvanceTrac
The driver has disabled or enabled the traction control.AdvanceTrac Off On
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Information Displays

Transmission
ActionMessage
See an authorized dealer.Transmission Malfunc-tion Service Now
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in asafe place as soon as possible.Transmission OverTemperature StopSafely
The transmission has overheated and needs to cool. Stop ina safe place as soon as possible.Transmission Over-heating Stop Safely
See an authorized dealer.Transmission ServiceRequired
The transmission is getting hot. Stop to let it cool.Transmission Too HotPress Brake
The transmission has limited functionality. See an authorizeddealer.Transmission LimitedFunction See Manual
The transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up beforeyou drive.Transmission WarmingUp Please Wait
A reminder to shift into park.Transmission Not in Park
A request for you to apply the brake as needed by the trans-mission.Press Brake Pedal
Displays when a button needs to be pressed again to enterneutral hold. See Automatic Transmission (page 175).Select L to Confirm Stayin Neutral Mode
The transmission has adjusted the shift strategy.Transmission Adjusted
The transmission is adjusting the shift strategy.Transmission Adapt-Mode
The transmission is locked and unable to select gears.Transmission Indicat-Mode Lockup On
The transmission is unlocked and free to select gears.Transmission Indicat-Mode Lockup Off
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Information Displays

•Driver seat.
•Power mirrors.
•Power steering column.
The memory control is on the driver door.
Saving a PreSet Position
1. Adjust the memory features to yourdesired position.
2. Press the SET button until you hear asingle tone.
3. Press the desired preset button untilyou hear a single tone.
You can save up to two preset memorypositions. You can save a memory presetat any time.
Recalling a PreSet Position
Press and release the preset buttonassociated with your desired drivingposition. The memory features move tothe position stored for that preset.
Note:You can only recall a preset memoryposition when you switch the ignition off, orwhen the transmission is in park (P) orneutral (N) if the ignition is on and thevehicle is not moving.
You can also recall a preset memoryposition by:
•Pressing the unlock button on yourintelligent access key fob if it is linkedto a preset position.
•Unlocking the intelligent driver doorhandle if a linked key fob is present.
Note:Using a linked key fob to recall yourmemory position when the ignition is offmoves the seat to the Easy Entry position.
Note:Pressing any active memory featurecontrol - power seat, mirror, or steeringcolumn (or any memory button) during amemory recall cancels the operation.
Linking a PreSet Position to yourRemote Control or IntelligentAccess Key Fob
Your vehicle can save the preset memorypositions for up to two remote controls orintelligent access (IA) keys.
After you have saved your desired memorypreset positions:
1. Press and hold the desired presetbutton for about three seconds untilyou hear a single tone.
2. Within three seconds, press the lockbutton on the remote control you arelinking.
To unlink a remote control, follow thesame procedure – except in step 2, pressthe unlock button on the remote control.
Note:If more than one linked remotecontrol or intelligent access key is in range,the memory function moves to the settingsof the first key to initiate a memory recall.
Easy Entry and Exit Feature
If you enable the easy entry and exitfeature, it automatically moves the driverseat position rearward up to 2 in (5 cm)when you switch the ignition off.
The driver seat returns to the previousposition when you switch the ignition on.
You can enable or disable this feature inthe information display. See GeneralInformation (page 97).
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