2018 FORD FUSION coolant temperature

Do not use the following as a coolant
substitute:
•
Alcohol.
• Methanol.
• Brine.
• Any coolant mixed with alcohol or
methanol antifreeze.
Alcohol and other liquids can cause engine
damage from overheating or freezing.
Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to
the coolant. These can be harmful and
compromise the corrosion protection of
the coolant.
Recycled Coolant
We do not recommend the use of recycled
coolant as an approved recycling process
is not yet available.
Dispose of used engine coolant in an
appropriate manner. Follow your
community's regulations and standards
for recycling and disposing of automotive
fluids.
Severe Climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates:
• It may be necessary to increase the
coolant concentration above 50%.
• A coolant concentration of 60%
provides improved freeze point
protection. Coolant concentrations
above 60% decrease the overheat
protection characteristics of the
coolant and may cause engine
damage. If you drive in extremely hot climates:
•
It may be necessary to decrease the
coolant concentration to 40%.
• A coolant concentration of 40%
provides improved overheat
protection. Coolant concentrations
below 40% decrease the freeze and
corrosion protection characteristics of
the coolant and may cause engine
damage.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme
climates should use prediluted coolant for
optimum cooling system and engine
protection.
Fail-Safe Cooling
Fail-safe cooling allows you to temporarily
drive your vehicle before any incremental
component damage occurs. The fail-safe
distance depends on ambient
temperature, vehicle load and terrain.
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
If the engine begins to overheat, the
coolant temperature gauge moves toward
the red zone: A warning lamp illuminates and
a message may appear in the
information display.
If the engine reaches a preset
over-temperature condition, the engine
automatically switches to alternating
cylinder operation. Each disabled cylinder
acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs, your vehicle still
operates, however:
• Engine power is limited.
• The air conditioning system turns off.
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Continued operation increases the engine
temperature, causing the engine to
completely shut down. Your steering and
braking effort increases in this situation.
When the engine temperature cools, you
can re-start the engine. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible to minimize
engine damage.
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
WARNINGS
Fail-safe mode is for use during
emergencies only. Operate your
vehicle in fail-safe mode only as long
as necessary to bring your vehicle to rest
in a safe location and seek immediate
repairs. When in fail-safe mode, your
vehicle will have limited power, will not be
able to maintain high-speed operation, and
may completely shut down without
warning, potentially losing engine power,
power steering assist, and power brake
assist, which may increase the possibility
of a crash resulting in serious injury. Do not remove the coolant reservoir
cap when the cooling system is hot.
Wait 10 minutes for the cooling
system to cool down. Cover the coolant
reservoir cap with a thick cloth to prevent
the possibility of scalding and slowly
remove the cap. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury. Your vehicle has limited engine power
when in the fail-safe mode, drive your
vehicle with caution. Your vehicle does not
maintain high-speed operation and the
engine may operate poorly.
Remember that the engine is capable of
automatically shutting down to prevent
engine damage. In this situation:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely
possible and switch the engine off. 2. If you are a member of a roadside
assistance program, we recommend
that you contact your roadside
assistance service provider.
3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool.
4. Check the coolant level. If the coolant level is at or below the minimum mark,
add prediluted coolant immediately.
5. When the engine temperature cools, you can re-start the engine. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible to
minimize engine damage.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Management (If Equipped) WARNING
To reduce the risk of crash and injury,
be prepared that the vehicle speed
may reduce and the vehicle may not
be able to accelerate with full power until
the coolant temperature reduces. If you tow a trailer with your vehicle, the
engine may temporarily reach a higher
temperature during severe operating
conditions, for example ascending a long
or steep grade in high ambient
temperatures.
At this time, you may notice the coolant
temperature gauge moves toward the red
zone and a message may appear in the
information display.
You may notice a reduction in vehicle
speed caused by reduced engine power in
order to manage the engine coolant
temperature. Your vehicle may enter this
mode if certain high-temperature and
high-load conditions take place. The
amount of speed reduction depends on
vehicle loading, grade and ambient
temperature. If this occurs, there is no need
to pull off the road. You can continue to
drive your vehicle.
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The air conditioning may automatically
turn on and off during severe operating
conditions to protect the engine from
overheating. When the coolant
temperature decreases to the normal
operating temperature, the air conditioning
turns on.
If the coolant temperature gauge moves
fully into the red zone, or if the coolant
temperature warning or service engine
soon messages appear in your information
display, do the following:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely
possible and shift the transmission into
park (P).
2. Leave the engine running until the coolant temperature gauge needle
returns to the normal position. If the
temperature does not drop after
several minutes, follow the remaining
steps.
3. Switch the engine off and wait for it to
cool. Check the coolant level.
4. If the coolant level is at or below the minimum mark, add prediluted coolant
immediately.
5. If the coolant level is normal, restart the engine and continue.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK - 1.5L
ECOBOOST™/2.0L
ECOBOOST™/2.5L
The automatic transmission does not have
a transmission fluid dipstick. Have an authorized dealer check and
change the transmission fluid at the
correct service interval. See
Scheduled
Maintenance (page 475). Your
transmission does not consume fluid.
However, if the transmission slips, shifts
slowly or if you notice a sign of leaking
fluid, contact an authorized dealer.
Do not use supplemental transmission
fluid additives, treatments or cleaning
agents. The use of these materials may
affect transmission operation and result
in damage to internal transmission
components.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK - 2.7L
ECOBOOST™
Do not use supplemental transmission
fluid additives because they are
unnecessary and could lead to
transmission damage that may not be
covered by the vehicle Warranty.
The transmission does not consume fluid.
However, if the transmission slips or shifts
slowly you should check the fluid level. If
you notice a sign of leaking fluid, contact
an authorized dealer.
Checking the Transmission Fluid
Level *
Only check the transmission fluid level
when the engine is at normal operating
temprature 179– 199°F (82–93°C)
. Normal
operating temprature is reached after
driving approximately
20 mi (30 km).
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Cooling system
•
Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that 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,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration. •
Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth to remove rust build-up.
• Check fluid levels (including coolant,
oil and gas) to make sure there are no
leaks, and fluids are at recommended
levels.
• If you remove the battery, clean the
battery cable ends and check for
damage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you have
any concerns or issues.
BODY STYLING KITS
The distance between the underside of
your vehicle and the ground is less than
that of other models. Drive with extreme
care to avoid damage to your vehicle.
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Driver and Passenger Airbags....................42
Children and Airbags........................................... 43
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 42
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags........46
Driving Aids....................................................204
Driving Hints...................................................229
Driving Through Water...............................229
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 78
E
Economical Driving.....................................229
Electric Parking Brake..................................176
Applying the Electric Parking brake.............176
Battery With No Charge................................... 178
Parking On a Hill (Vehicles With a Manual Transmission) ................................................. 176
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake............177
Electromagnetic Compatibility..............493
Emission Law
..................................................161
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........162
Tampering With a Noise Control System................................................................ 161
End User License Agreement
.................495
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 495
Engine Block Heater....................................150 Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 151
Engine Coolant Check
...............................262
Adding Coolant................................................... 263
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 265
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 264
Recycled Coolant.............................................. 264
Severe Climates................................................. 264
Engine Emission Control
.............................161
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System.................... 68
Engine Oil Check.........................................260 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 261
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5L EcoBoost™................................................260
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™/ 2.5L/2.7L EcoBoost™
.............................260 Engine Specifications - 1.5L
EcoBoost™..................................................313
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 313
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™..................................................313
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 314
Engine Specifications - 2.5L
.....................314
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 314
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™..................................................315
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 315
Entertainment...............................................413 AM/FM Radio....................................................... 415
Apps........................................................................\
423
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 422
CD (If equipped)................................................. 421
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)......................................................... 418
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)......................................................... 415
Sources................................................................... 414
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................. 423
USB Port................................................................ 423
Environment
......................................................15
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake.............................. 176
Essential Towing Checks
..........................225
Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 226
Hitches................................................................... 225
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 226
Safety Chains...................................................... 225
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 225
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 225
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 226
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Exterior Mirrors
................................................84
Auto-Dimming Feature...................................... 85
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 86
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 85
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 85
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors.......................... 85
Memory Mirrors..................................................... 85
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 84
Puddle Lamps ...................................................... 85
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Signal Indicator Mirrors......................................
85
F
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................33 Rear Inflatable Seatbelt..................................... 35
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 34
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................33
Floor Mats......................................................230
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 80
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11
Ford Protect...................................................473 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)........................................... 474
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 473
Front Fog Lamps............................................80
Front Parking Aid
..........................................184
Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 185
Front Passenger Sensing System............43
Fuel and Refueling.......................................154
Fuel Consumption.......................................160 Fuel Economy...................................................... 160
Fuel Filler Funnel Location
........................155
Fuel Filter........................................................269
Fuel Quality....................................................154 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 154
Fuel Shutoff...................................................232
Fuses
................................................................244
Fuse Specification Chart..........................244
Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel................................................................. 250
Power Distribution Box.................................... 244
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............139
Gauges...............................................................89 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............90
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 90
Information Display............................................. 89
Left Information Display..................................... 91
Type 1 and 2............................................................ 89
Type 3........................................................................\
91Gearbox
See: Transmission.............................................. 165
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................50
Intelligent Access................................................. 50
General Maintenance Information
........475
Multi-Point Inspection...................................... 477
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 476
Protecting Your Investment........................... 475
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 475
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 475
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................240
Getting the Services You Need...............237 Away From Home.............................................. 237
Global Opening and Closing......................84 Closing the Windows.......................................... 84
Opening the Windows....................................... 84
H
Hazard Flashers............................................232
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps...................... 272
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 130
Head Restraints............................................130 Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 131
Tilting Head Restraints ..................................... 131
Heated Seats
..................................................137
Heated Steering Wheel................................73
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................128
Heated Exterior Mirrors..................................... 128
Heated Rear Window........................................ 128
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 120
Hill Start Assist
..............................................178
Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 179
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................126
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................. 128
General Hints....................................................... 126
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 127
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 126
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........127
Recommended Settings for Heating...........127
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Media Voice Commands.................................
377
USB 2...................................................................... 382
Voice Commands for Audio Sources.........383
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............359 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu................................................................. 364
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 367
Bluetooth Devices............................................. 368
Making Calls........................................................ 363
Pairing a Phone for the First Time..............360
Pairing Subsequent Phones........................... 361
Phone Options during an Active Call.........363
Phone Voice Commands................................. 361
Receiving Calls.................................................... 363
System Settings................................................. 369
Text Messaging................................................... 365
Using Traction Control...............................180 Switching the System Off............................... 180
System Indicator Lights and Messages......................................................... 180
Using a Switch.................................................... 180
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................ 180
Using Voice Recognition............................357 Audio Voice Commands................................. 407
Climate Voice Commands............................ 408
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 357
Mobile App Voice Commands........................ 411
Navigation Voice Commands........................ 410
Phone Voice Commands............................... 409
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands...................................................... 412
System Interaction and Feedback..............358
Voice Settings Commands............................. 412
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................240
V
Vehicle Care....................................................277
General Information.......................................... 277
Vehicle Certification Label
.......................320
Vehicle Identification Number.................319
Vehicle Storage
............................................282
Battery................................................................... 283
Body........................................................................\
282
Brakes.................................................................... 283
Cooling system................................................... 283Engine....................................................................
282
Fuel system.......................................................... 282
General.................................................................. 282
Miscellaneous..................................................... 283
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................283
Tires........................................................................\
283
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 120
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............319
Voice Control
....................................................72
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................91 Adaptive Cruise Control..................................... 92
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 92
Auto Start-stop..................................................... 92
Battery...................................................................... 92
Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 92
Brake System......................................................... 92
Cruise Control........................................................ 92
Direction Indicator................................................ 92
Door Ajar.................................................................. 93
Electric Park Brake............................................... 93
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 93
Engine Oil................................................................ 93
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................... 93
Front Airbag............................................................ 93
Front Fog Lamps.................................................. 93
Grade Assist........................................................... 93
Heads Up Display................................................. 93
High Beam.............................................................. 93
Hood Ajar................................................................ 93
Lane Keeping System Lamp............................ 93
Low Fuel Level....................................................... 93
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................... 94
Parking Lamps...................................................... 94
Powertrain Fault................................................... 94
Service Engine Soon........................................... 94
Sport Mode............................................................ 94
Stability Control................................................... 94
Stability Control Off............................................ 94
Trunk Ajar................................................................ 94
Washer Fluid Check....................................269
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 277
See: Wipers and Washers.................................. 74
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