2018 FORD FUSION ENERGI towing

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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AnswerQuestion
The high voltage battery system is designedto last the life of the vehicle and requiresno maintenance.
How long will my high voltage battery last?Does it need maintenance?
There are no provisions for charging thehigh voltage battery from a power supplyexternal to the vehicle.
Can you charge the battery with a plug intoan A/C outlet?
Yes. Your hybrid vehicle can be flat towedwithout modification. See Towing (page227).
Can I tow the hybrid behind my motor homewith all four wheels down?
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Unique Driving Characteristics

4. When the transmission selectorindicator is still flashing, release theoverride switch to shift from park (P)to neutral (N).
5.Your vehicle remains in Stay in Neutralmode for wrecker towing purposes orcan be shifted to the desired gear anddriven (if possible).
6. Release the parking brake.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mudor Snow
Note:Do not rock the vehicle if the engineis not at normal operating temperature ordamage to the transmission may occur.
Note:Do not rock the vehicle for more thana minute or damage to the transmission andtires may occur, or the engine may overheat.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow,it may be rocked out by shifting betweenforward and reverse gears, stoppingbetween shifts in a steady pattern. Presslightly on the accelerator in each gear.
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Transmission

The system uses three types of guides tohelp you see what is behind your vehicle:
•Active guidelines: Show the intendedpath of your vehicle when reversing.
•Fixed guidelines: Show the actual pathyour vehicle is moving in while reversingin a straight line. This can be helpfulwhen backing into a parking space oraligning your vehicle with anotherobject behind you.
•Centerline: Helps align the center ofyour vehicle with an object (forexample, a trailer).
Note:If the transmission is in reverse (R)and the rear cargo door is open, no rear viewcamera features will display.
Note:When towing, the camera only seeswhat you are towing. This might not provideadequate coverage as it usually provides innormal operation and some objects mightnot be seen. In some vehicles, the guidelinesmay disappear when you connect the trailertow connector.
The camera may not operate correctlyunder the following conditions:
•Nighttime or dark areas if one or bothreverse lamps are not operating.
•Mud, water or debris obstructs thecamera's view. Clean the lens with asoft, lint-free cloth and non-abrasivecleaner.
•The rear of your vehicle is hit ordamaged, causing the camera tobecome misaligned.
Camera System Settings
You can access the rear view camerasystem settings through the display screen.See General Information (page 97).
Camera Guidelines
Note:Active guidelines are only availablewhen the transmission is in reverse (R).
Active guidelinesA
CenterlineB
Fixed guideline: Green zoneC
Fixed guideline: Yellow zoneD
Fixed guideline: Red zoneE
Rear bumperF
Active guidelines are only shown with fixedguidelines. To use active guidelines, turnthe steering wheel to point the guidelinestoward an intended path. If you change thesteering wheel position while reversing,your vehicle might deviate from the originalintended path.
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Switching to ECO Cruise
Using cruise control with ECO Cruiseswitched on may change the operation ofthe system. This feature saves vehicleenergy by relaxing acceleration comparedto standard cruise control. For example,your vehicle may temporarily lose speedwhen going uphill.
For Energi vehicles, you can switch on ECOCruise using the information display.
For Hybrid vehicles, press ECO on thecenter console.
For additional information, refer to ECOCruise and EcoSelect.
USING ADAPTIVE CRUISE
CONTROL (If Equipped)
WARNINGS
Always pay close attention tochanging road conditions when usingadaptive cruise control. The systemdoes not replace attentive driving. Failingto pay attention to the road may result ina crash, serious injury or death.
Do not use the adaptive cruisecontrol when entering or leaving ahighway, on roads with intersectionsor roundabouts or non-vehicular traffic orroads that are winding, slippery, unpaved,or steep slopes.
Do not use the system in poorvisibility, for example fog, heavy rain,spray or snow.
Do not use the system when towinga trailer with aftermarket trailerbrake controls. Aftermarket trailerbrakes will not function properly when youswitch the system on because the brakesare electronically controlled. Failing to doso may result in loss of vehicle control,which could result in serious injury.
WARNINGS
Do not use tire sizes other than thoserecommended because this canaffect the normal operation of thesystem. Failure to do so may result in a lossof vehicle control, which could result inserious injury.
Adaptive cruise control may notdetect stationary or slow movingvehicles below 6 mph (10 km/h).
Adaptive cruise control does notdetect pedestrians or objects in theroad.
Adaptive cruise control does notdetect oncoming vehicles in thesame lane.
Adaptive cruise control is not a crashwarning or avoidance system.
Note:It is your responsibility to stay alert,drive safely and be in control of the vehicleat all times.
The system adjusts your vehicle speed tomaintain the set gap between you and thevehicle in front of you in the same lane.You can select four gap settings.
The system uses a radar sensor thatprojects a beam directly in front of yourvehicle.
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Note:The system may not alert you if avehicle quickly passes through the detectionzone.
Blocked Sensors
The sensors are behind the rear bumperon both sides of your vehicle.
Note:Keep the sensors free from snow, iceand large accumulations of dirt.
Note:Do not cover the sensors with bumperstickers, repair compound or other objects.
Note:Blocked sensors could affect systemperformance.
If the sensors are blocked, a message mayappear in the information display. SeeInformation Messages (page 106). Thealert indicators remain illuminated but thesystem does not alert you.
System Errors
If the system detects a fault, a warninglamp illuminates and a message displays.See Information Messages (page 106).
Switching the System Off and On
You can switch the system off using theinformation display. See GeneralInformation (page 97). When you switchthe system off, a warning lamp illuminatesand a message displays. When you switchthe system on or off, the alert indicatorsflash twice.
Note:The system remembers the lastsetting when you start your vehicle.
Note:The system may not correctly operatewhen towing a trailer. For vehicles with atrailer tow module and tow bar approvedby us, the system turns off when you attacha trailer. For vehicles with an aftermarkettrailer tow module or tow bar, werecommend that you switch the system offwhen you attach a trailer.
To permanently switch the system off,contact an authorized dealer.
CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (If
Equipped)
WARNINGS
Do not use the cross traffic alertsystem as a replacement for usingthe interior and exterior mirrors orlooking over your shoulder before reversingout of a parking space. The cross trafficalert system is not a replacement forcareful driving.
The system may not operateproperly during severe weatherconditions, for example snow, ice,heavy rain and spray. Always drive withdue care and attention. Failure to take caremay result in a crash.
The system is designed to alert you ofvehicles approaching from the sides whenyou shift into reverse (R).
Using the Cross Traffic AlertSystem
The system is designed to detect vehiclesthat approach with a speed up to 37 mph(60 km/h). Coverage decreases when thesensors are partially, mostly or fullyobstructed. Slowly reversing helps increasethe coverage area and effectiveness.
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Note:The system may not correctly operatewhen towing a trailer. For vehicles with atrailer tow module and tow bar approvedby us, the system turns off when you attacha trailer. For vehicles with an aftermarkettrailer tow module or tow bar, werecommend that you switch the system offwhen you attach a trailer.
To permanently switch the system off,contact an authorized dealer.
STEERING
Electric Power Steering
WARNINGS
The electric power steering systemhas diagnostic checks thatcontinuously monitor the system. Ifa fault is detected, a message displays inthe information display. Stop your vehicleas soon as it is safe to do so. Switch theignition off. After at least 10 seconds,switch the ignition on and watch theinformation display for a steering systemwarning message. If a steering systemwarning message returns, have the systemchecked by an authorized dealer.
If the system detects an error, youmay not feel a difference in thesteering, however a serious conditionmay exist. Obtain immediate service froman authorized dealer, failure to do so mayresult in loss of steering control.
Your vehicle has an electric power steeringsystem. There is no fluid reservoir. Nomaintenance is required.
If your vehicle loses electrical power whileyou are driving, electric power steeringassistance is lost. The steering system stilloperates and you can steer your vehiclemanually. Manually steering your vehiclerequires more effort.
Extreme continuous steering may increasethe effort required for you to steer yourvehicle. This increased effort preventsoverheating and permanent damage tothe steering system. You do not lose theability to steer your vehicle manually.Typical steering and driving maneuversallow the system to cool and return tonormal operation.
Steering Tips
If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:
•Correct tire pressures.
•Uneven tire wear.
•Loose or worn suspensioncomponents.
•Loose or worn steering components.
•Improper vehicle alignment.
Note:A high crown in the road or highcrosswinds may also make the steeringseem to wander or pull.
Adaptive Learning
The electronic power steering systemadaptive learning helps correct roadirregularities and improves overall handlingand steering feel. It communicates withthe brake system to help operateadvanced stability control and accidentavoidance systems. Additionally, wheneverthe battery is disconnected or a newbattery installed, you must drive yourvehicle a short distance before the systemrelearns the strategy and reactivates allsystems.
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Driving Aids