2018 FORD FUSION tow

Troubleshooting tips
Action
Cause
Message
No action required. This
message should disappear
shortly.
Radio requires more than two
seconds to produce audio for
the selected channel.
Acquiring Signal
If this message does not clear
shortly, or with an ignition key
cycle, your receiver may have
a fault. See an authorized
dealer for service.
There is an internal module or
system failure present.
Satellite antenna fault
SIRIUS system failure
Tune to another channel or
choose another preset.
The channel is no longer avail-
able.
Invalid Channel
Contact SiriusXM at 1-888-
539-7474 to subscribe to the
channel, or tune to another
channel.
Your subscription does not
include this channel.
Unsubscribed Channel
The signal is blocked. When
you move into an open area,
the signal should return.
The signal is lost from the Siri-
usXM satellite or SiriusXM
tower to your vehicle antenna.
Satellite acquiring
signal…
No action required. The
process may take up to three
minutes.
Update of channel program-
ming in progress.
Updating…
Contact SiriusXM at 1-888-
539-7474 to resolve subscrip-
tion issues.
Your satellite service is no
longer available.
Questions? Call 1-
888-539-7474
Use the channel guide to turn
off the Lock or Skip function on
that station.
All the channels in the selected
category are either skipped or
locked.
None found. Check
channel guide.
No action required.
SiriusXM has updated the
channels available for your
vehicle.
SIRIUS Subscription
updated
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)
Note: This feature may not be available in
all markets. To activate HD radio, please see the Radio
Settings in the Settings Chapter. See
Settings (page 443).
Note: HD Radio broadcasts are not
available in all markets.
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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE RISING
COST OF VEHICLE REPAIRS WITH A FORD
PROTECT EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN.
Ford Protect Extended Service
Plans (U.S. Only)
Ford Protect extended service plan means
peace of mind. It’
s the extended service
plan backed by Ford Motor Company, and
provides more protection beyond the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage. When
you visit your Ford Dealer, Insist on Ford
Protect extended service plans!
Ford Protect Can Quickly Pay for Itself
One trip to the Service Center could easily
exceed the price of your Ford Protect
extended service plan. With Ford Protect
extended service plan you minimize your
risk for unexpected repair bills and rising
repair costs.
Up to 1,000+ Covered Vehicle
Components
There are four mechanical Ford Protect
extended service plans with different levels
of coverage. Ask your authorized dealer for
details.
1. PremiumCARE - Our most comprehensive coverage. With over
1,000 covered components, this plan
is so complete it’ s probably easier to
list what’ s not covered.
2. ExtraCARE - Covers 113 components, and includes many high-tech items.
3. BaseCARE - Covers 84 components.
4. PowertrainCARE - Covers 29 critical components.
Ford Protect extended service plans are
honored by all authorized Ford dealers in
the U.S., Canada and Mexico. That means you get:
•
Reliable, quality service at any Ford or
Lincoln dealership.
• Repairs performed by factory trained
technicians, using genuine parts.
Rental Car Reimbursement
1st day Rental Benefit
If you bring your car into your dealer for
service, we ’ll give you a loaner to use for
the day.
Extended Rental Benefits
If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered
repairs, you are eligible for rental car
coverage, including warranty repairs, and
Field Service Actions.
Roadside Assistance
Exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance,
including:
• Towing, flat-tire change and battery
jump starts.
• Out of fuel and lock-out assistance.
• Travel expense reimbursement for
lodging, meals and rental car.
• Assistance for taxi, shuttle, rental car
coverage or other transportation.
Transferable Coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your Ford
Protect extended service plan coverage
expires, you can transfer any remaining
coverage to the new owner. Which should
give you and your potential buyer a little
more peace of mind.
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Less Cost to Properly Maintain Your
Vehicle
Ford Protect extended service plan also
offers a Premium Maintenance Plan that
covers all scheduled maintenance, and
selected wear items. The coverage is
prepaid, so you never have to worry about
the cost of your vehicle
’s maintenance.
Covered maintenance includes:
• Windshield wiper blades.
• Spark plugs.
• The clutch disc (if equipped).
• Brake pads and linings.
• Shock absorbers.
• Struts.
• Engine Belts.
• Engine coolant hoses, clamps and
o-rings.
• Diesel exhaust fluid replenishment (if
equipped).
• Cabin air filter replacement every
20,000 mi (32,000 km) (electric
vehicles only).
Interest Free Finance Options
Just a 10% down payment will provide you
with an affordable, no interest, no fee
payment program allowing you all the
security and benefits Ford Protect
extended service plan has to offer while
paying over time. You are pre-approved
with no credit check or hassles. To learn
more, call our Ford Protect extended
service plan specialists at 800-367-3377.
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
P.O. Box 321067
Detroit, MI 48232 Ford Protect Extended Service
Plan (CANADA ONLY)
You can get more protection for your
vehicle by purchasing a Ford Protect
extended service plan. Ford Protect
extended service plan is the only service
contract backed by Ford Motor Company
of Canada, Limited. Depending on the plan
you purchase, Ford Protect extended
service plan provides benefits such as:
•
Rental reimbursement.
• Coverage for certain maintenance and
wear items.
• Protection against repair costs after
your New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Coverage expires.
• Roadside Assistance benefits.
There are several Ford Protect extended
service plans available in various time,
distance and deductible combinations.
Each plan is tailored to fit your own driving
needs, including reimbursement for towing
and rental. When you purchase Ford
Protect extended service plan, you receive
added peace-of-mind protection
throughout Canada, the United States and
Mexico, provided by a network of
participating authorized Ford Motor
Company dealers.
Note: Repairs performed outside of
Canada, the United States and Mexico are
not eligible for Ford Protect extended
service plan coverage.
This information is subject to change. For
more information; visit your local Ford of
Canada dealer or www.ford.ca to find the
Ford Protect extended service plan that is
right for you.
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When to Expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message
Vehicle Use and Example
Interval
Normal
7,500– 10,000 mi
(12,000– 16,000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5,000– 7,500 mi
(8,000– 12,000 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3,000–5,000 mi
(5,000–8,000 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Normal Maintenance Intervals At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Change engine oil and filter. 2
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints (All-Wheel Drive only).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.
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SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3,000 mi (4,800 km)
of the message
appearing in the information display
prompting you to change your oil.
• Example 1: The message comes on at
28,751 mi (46,270 km)
. Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The message has not
come on, but the odometer reads
30,000 mi (48,000 km) (for example,
the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was
reset at
25,000 mi (40,000 km)).
Perform the engine air filter
replacement. Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect rear axle and U-joints (All-Wheel Drive only).
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use
(Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery)
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
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Heated Seats........................................................
124
Left-hand Temperature Control.................... 125
Max A/C.................................................................. 125
Max Defrost........................................................... 125
Power...................................................................... 125
Recirculated Air.................................................... 125
Right-hand Temperature Control.................125
Automatic High Beam Control..................79 Automatic High Beam Indicator.................... 80
Switching the System On and Off.................79
Automatic Transmission...........................165
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................ 169
Brake-Shift Interlock Override...................... 168
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 169
SelectShift™ Automatic Transmission.................................................... 167
Understanding the Positions of Your Rotary Shift Transmission........................................ 165
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 1.5L EcoBoost™/2.0L EcoBoost™/
2.5L................................................................266
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.7L EcoBoost™........................................266
Adding Transmission Fluid* .......................... 267
Checking the Transmission Fluid Level ........................................................................\
..... 266
Auto-Start-Stop
............................................152
Disabling Auto-Start-Stop.............................. 153
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop............................... 152
Autowipers........................................................74 Autowipers Settings............................................ 75
Auxiliary Power Points................................144 110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 144
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 144
Locations............................................................... 144
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive.......................................... 170
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 269
Blind Spot Information System
..............210
Switching the System Off and On.................211
System Errors........................................................ 211Using the Blind Spot Information
System............................................................... 210
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System...........210
Body Styling Kits
..........................................283
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........255
Booster Seats
...................................................27
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 28
Brake Fluid Check........................................268
Brakes................................................................175 General Information........................................... 175
Breaking-In.....................................................229
Bulb Specification Chart
..........................339
C
Cabin Air Filter
................................................128
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™.................................................322
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 325
Specifications...................................................... 322
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™.................................................325
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 329
Specifications...................................................... 327
Capacities and Specifications - 2.5L................................................................330
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 333
Specifications....................................................... 331
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................334
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 338
Specifications..................................................... 335
Capacities and Specifications
.................313
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 277
Catalytic Converter
......................................162
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 163
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 163
Center Console..............................................146
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Changing a Bulb...........................................273
Front Halogen Fog Lamp................................ 273
Headlamp............................................................. 273
LED Lamps........................................................... 274
License Plate Lamp........................................... 275
Reversing Lamp.................................................. 274
Changing a Fuse...........................................253 Fuses....................................................................... 253
Changing a Road Wheel...........................304 Changing a Road Wheel Procedure...........306
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 304
Stowing the Flat Tire Using the Retainer Strap................................................................. 309
Stowing the Flat Tire Without the Retainer Strap................................................................. 309
Changing the 12V Battery.........................269
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................275 2.5L Engine........................................................... 276
EcoBoost Engines.............................................. 275
Changing the Wiper Blades.......................271
Checking MyKey System Status..............58 MyKey Distance.................................................... 58
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 59
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 59
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................271
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................39
Child Restraint Positioning.........................29
Child Safety
.......................................................18
General Information............................................. 18
Child Safety Locks.........................................30 Left-Hand Side....................................................... 31
Right-Hand Side.................................................... 31
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................281
Cleaning Products
........................................277
Materials................................................................ 277
Cleaning the Engine....................................279
Cleaning the Exterior...................................277 Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 278
Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 278
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 278
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 278
Underbody............................................................ 278
Under Hood.......................................................... 278
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................280
Cleaning the Interior...................................280 Cleaning the Wheels...................................281
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades............................................................279
Clearing All MyKeys
.......................................58
Climate............................................................424
Climate Control
.............................................120
Climate Controlled Seats...........................137 Cooled Seats........................................................ 138
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 262
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......48
Creating a MyKey............................................57 Programming or Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 58
Cross Traffic Alert..........................................211 Blocked Sensors.................................................. 213
Switching the System Off and On................213
System Errors....................................................... 213
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts................................................................... 213
System Limitations............................................ 213
Using the Cross Traffic Alert System............211
Cruise Control
..................................................72
Principle of Operation...................................... 196
Type One.................................................................. 72
Type Two.................................................................. 73
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 196
Customer Assistance
..................................237
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording.......................................... 10
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps
.............................78
Type One - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)........................................ 78
Type Two - Configurable................................... 78
Digital Radio
..................................................349
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 350
Direction Indicators.......................................80
Doors and Locks
..............................................61
Driver Alert.....................................................204 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION.......................... 204
USING DRIVER ALERT.................................... 204
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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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