2019 FORD FUSION towing

Stowing the Flat Tire Using the
Retainer Strap (If Equipped)
You can temporarily stow the full-size road
wheel in the spare tire compartment.
1. Find the flat tire retainer strap tucked inside the jack channel. 2. Locate the jack bolt-down bracket.
Push the retainer strap through the jack
bolt-down bracket. 3. Put the jack and lug wrench away.
Make sure you fasten the jack so it does
not rattle when you drive.
4. Stow the flat tire on the floor in the cargo area.
5. Weave the retainer strap through the wheel openings. 6. Secure the flat tire by tying a flat knot.
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’s maintenance.
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• Struts.
• Engine Belts.
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When to Expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message
Vehicle Use and Example
Interval
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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Auxiliary Power Points................................145
110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 145
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 145
Locations............................................................... 145
AWD See: All-Wheel Drive........................................... 171
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 270
Blind Spot Information System................211 Switching the System Off and On................212
System Errors....................................................... 212
Using the Blind Spot Information System................................................................ 211
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System............211
Body Styling Kits..........................................287
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........256
Booster Seats..................................................30 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 30
Brake Fluid Check........................................269
Brakes................................................................176 General Information........................................... 176
Breaking-In.....................................................230
Bulb Specification Chart..........................344
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................130
Capacities and Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™.................................................328
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 331
Specifications..................................................... 328
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™..................................................331
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 335
Specifications...................................................... 332
Capacities and Specifications - 2.5L.................................................................335
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 339
Specifications..................................................... 336Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L
EcoBoost™.................................................339
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates........................................................... 343
Specifications..................................................... 340
Capacities and Specifications.................319
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 280
Catalytic Converter......................................163 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 164
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 164
Center Console
..............................................147
Changing a Bulb...........................................276
Front Halogen Fog Lamp................................. 277
Headlamp............................................................. 276
LED Lamps............................................................ 277
License Plate Lamp........................................... 278
Reversing Lamp.................................................. 278
Changing a Fuse
..........................................254
Fuses...................................................................... 254
Changing a Road Wheel............................310 Changing a Road Wheel Procedure.............312
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 310
Stowing the Flat Tire Using the Retainer Strap................................................................... 316
Stowing the Flat Tire Without the Retainer Strap................................................................... 315
Changing the 12V Battery
.........................270
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................278 2.5L Engine........................................................... 279
EcoBoost Engines.............................................. 279
Changing the Wiper Blades......................272
Checking MyKey System Status................61 MyKey Distance..................................................... 61
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 62
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 62
Checking the Wiper Blades......................272
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................42
Child Restraint Positioning.........................32
Child Safety......................................................20 General Information............................................ 20
Child Safety Locks..........................................33 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 34
Right-Hand Side................................................... 34
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................284
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Daytime Running Lamps............................80
Type One - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)....................................... 80
Type Two - Configurable................................... 80
Digital Radio..................................................353
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 354
Direction Indicators
.......................................82
Doors and Locks.............................................64
Driver Alert.....................................................205 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION.......................... 205
USING DRIVER ALERT.................................... 205
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................45 Children and Airbags.......................................... 46
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 45
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags
........49
Driving Aids....................................................205
Driving Hints
..................................................230
Driving Through Water...............................230
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps........................ 80
E
Economical Driving.....................................230
Electric Parking Brake..................................177 Applying the Electric Parking Brake..............177
Automatically Releasing the Electric
Parking Brake................................................... 178
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake.................................................................... 177
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery is Running Out of
Charge................................................................ 178
Electromagnetic Compatibility
..............494
Emission Law.................................................162
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........163
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 162
End User License Agreement.................496 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 496
Engine Block Heater
.....................................151
Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 152
Engine Coolant Check
...............................263
Adding Coolant................................................... 263Coolant Change.................................................
265
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 266
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 265
Recycled Coolant............................................... 265
Severe Climates................................................. 265
Engine Emission Control............................162
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System...................... 71
Engine Oil Check...........................................261 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 261
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5L EcoBoost™..................................................261
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™/ 2.5L/2.7L EcoBoost™
..............................261
Engine Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™..................................................319
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 319
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™..................................................319
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 320
Engine Specifications - 2.5L....................320 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 320
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™..................................................321
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 321
Entertainment................................................417 AM/FM Radio....................................................... 418
Apps....................................................................... 426
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 425
CD (If equipped)................................................ 424
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available).......................................................... 421
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)......................................................... 419
Sources................................................................... 417
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 426
USB Port............................................................... 426
Environment......................................................17
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake.............................. 177
Essential Towing Checks..........................226 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 227
Hitches................................................................... 226
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)......................................... 227
Safety Chains...................................................... 226
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Trailer Brakes.......................................................
226
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 226
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 227
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options.................................15
Exterior Mirrors................................................86 Auto-Dimming Feature...................................... 87
Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 87
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 87
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 87
Memory Mirrors..................................................... 87
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 86
Power-Folding Mirrors........................................ 87
Puddle Lamps ....................................................... 87
Signal Indicator Mirrors...................................... 87
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................36 Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.................................... 38
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 37
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................36
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 310
Floor Mats........................................................231
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 82
Ford Credit
.........................................................13
US Only..................................................................... 13
Ford Protect
...................................................474
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)........................................... 475
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 474
Front Fog Lamps
............................................82
Front Parking Aid..........................................184
Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 185
Front Passenger Sensing System............46
Fuel and Refueling.......................................155
Fuel Consumption.........................................161 Advertised Capacity........................................... 161
Fuel Economy....................................................... 161
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................156
Fuel Filter
........................................................270
Fuel Quality.....................................................155 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 155
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................233 Fuses
................................................................245
Fuse Specification Chart..........................245
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........251
Power Distribution Box.................................... 245
G
Garage Door Opener
...................................140
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener...........140
Gauges...............................................................90 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge.............91
Fuel Gauge............................................................... 91
Information Display............................................ 90
Left Information Display.................................... 92
Type 1 and 2........................................................... 90
Type 3....................................................................... 92
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 166
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................53
Intelligent Access................................................. 53
General Maintenance Information........476 Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 478
Owner Checks and Services........................... 477
Protecting Your Investment........................... 476
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 476
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 476
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................241
Getting the Services You Need...............238 Away From Home.............................................. 238
Global Opening and Closing.....................86 Closing the Windows......................................... 86
Opening the Windows....................................... 86
H
Hazard Flashers
............................................233
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 273
Headlamp Exit Delay
...................................80
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp.......................... 274
Headrest See: Head Restraints.......................................... 131
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