2019 FORD FUSION hood release

GENERAL INFORMATION
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help
maintain its roadworthiness and resale
value. There is a large network of
authorized dealers that are there to help
you with their professional servicing
expertise. We believe that their specially
trained technicians are best qualified to
service your vehicle properly and expertly.
They are supported by a wide range of
highly specialized tools developed
specifically for servicing your vehicle.
If your vehicle requires professional service,
an authorized dealer can provide the
necessary parts and service. Check your
warranty information to find out which
parts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants,
fluids and service parts conforming to
specifications. Motorcraft® parts are
designed and built to provide the best
performance in your vehicle.
Precautions
•
Do not work on a hot engine.
• Make sure that nothing gets caught in
moving parts.
• Do not work on a vehicle with the
engine running in an enclosed space,
unless you are sure you have enough
ventilation.
• Keep all open flames and other burning
material (such as cigarettes) away
from the battery and all fuel related
parts.
Working with the Engine Off
1. Set the parking brake and shift the transmission to park (P).
2. Switch off the engine.
3. Block the wheels. Working with the Engine On WARNING: To reduce the risk of
vehicle damage and personal burn
injuries, do not start your engine with the
air cleaner removed and do not remove
it while the engine is running.
1. Set the parking brake and shift the transmission to park (P).
2. Block the wheels.
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD
Opening the Hood 1.
Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
handle located under the left-hand
side of the instrument panel.
2. Slightly lift the hood.
3. Release the hood latch by pushing the secondary release lever to your
left-hand side.
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5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each
headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver, turn the adjuster either
clockwise or counterclockwise in order
to adjust the vertical aim of the
headlamp. The horizontal edge of the
brighter light should touch the
horizontal reference line.
6. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
Horizontal Aim Adjustment
Horizontal aim is not required for this
vehicle and is not adjustable.
REMOVING A HEADLAMP Note:
To remove push pins, use a
flat-bladed screwdriver to pull up the center
release pin.
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the off position and open the hood.
2. Remove the six push pins securing the
front fascia to the front trim cover.
3. Remove the three bumper cover upper
screws using a flat-bladed screwdriver. 4. Remove the push pin at the inboard
side of the headlamp you are servicing.
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Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
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.
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Head Restraints..............................................131
Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 132
Tilting Head Restraints .................................... 133
Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................129
Heated Rear Window..................................129
Heated Seats.................................................138
Heated Steering Wheel................................75
Heating See: Climate Control........................................... 121
Hill Start Assist
..............................................178
Switching the System On and Off................179
Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 179
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................127
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................. 129
General Hints........................................................ 127
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................ 128
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 128
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........129
Recommended Settings for Heating..........128
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................176
Home Screen
................................................409
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........256
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............................239
Information Display Control.......................75
Information Displays.....................................97 General Information............................................ 97
Information Messages...............................106 Active Park............................................................ 106
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 107
AdvanceTrac®..................................................... 107
Airbag..................................................................... 108
Alarm...................................................................... 108
All-Wheel Drive.................................................... 110
Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 110
Auto Start-Stop.................................................. 108
Battery and Charging System.......................... 111
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System...................................................... 111
Doors and Locks................................................... 112
Driver Alert.............................................................. 112
Fuel........................................................................\
.... 112Hill Start Assist.....................................................
112
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 113
Lane Keeping System........................................ 114
Maintenance.......................................................... 114
MyKey....................................................................... 115
Park Aid................................................................... 116
Park Brake.............................................................. 116
Power Steering...................................................... 117
Pre-Collision Assist............................................. 117
Remote Start......................................................... 117
Seats........................................................................\
118
Starting System .................................................. 118
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................... 118
Traction Control................................................... 119
Transmission......................................................... 119
Installing Child Restraints...........................22 Child Seats.............................................................. 22
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 22
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 27
Using Tether Straps............................................. 28
Instrument Cluster
........................................90
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................79 Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps..................... 80
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps..............80
Instrument Panel
............................................18
Interior Lamps.................................................82 Front Interior Lamp............................................. 83
Rear Interior Lamps............................................. 83
Interior Luggage Compartment Release...........................................................69
Interior Mirror...................................................88 Auto-Dimming Mirror......................................... 88
Manual Dimming Mirror.................................... 88
Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle........................234 Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 234
Jump Starting...................................................... 235
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 234
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 235
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