2019 FORD FUSION tow bar

Tilting Head Restraints (If Equipped)
The front head restraints tilt for extra
comfort.
1. Adjust the seat backrest to an upright
driving or riding position.
2. Pivot the head restraint forward toward
your head to the desired position.
After the head restraint reaches the
forward-most tilt position, pivot it forward
again to release it to the rearward, un-tilted
position.
MANUAL SEATS
(IF EQUIPPED) WARNING:
Do not adjust the
driver seat or seatback when your vehicle
is moving. WARNING:
Rock the seat
backward and forward after releasing
the lever to make sure that it is fully
engaged. WARNING: Reclining the seatback
can cause an occupant to slide under the
seat's safety belt, resulting in severe
personal injuries in the event of a crash.
The driver and passenger manual seats
may consist of: A bar to move the seat backward
and forward.
A
A control to adjust the lumbar of
the seatback (driver seat only).
B
A lever to adjust the height of the
seat (driver seat only).
C
A lever to adjust the angle of the
seatback.
D
POWER SEATS
(IF EQUIPPED) WARNING:
Do not adjust the
driver seat or seatback when your vehicle
is moving. WARNING:
Do not place cargo or
any objects behind the seatback before
returning it to the original position.
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Note:
The system may not alert you if a
vehicle quickly passes through the detection
zone.
Blocked Sensors The sensors are behind the rear bumper
on both sides of your vehicle.
Note:
Keep the sensors free from snow, ice
and large accumulations of dirt.
Note: Do not cover the sensors with bumper
stickers, repair compound or other objects.
Note: Blocked sensors could affect system
performance.
If the sensors are blocked, a message may
appear in the information display. See
Information Messages (page 106). The
alert indicators remain illuminated but the
system does not alert you.
System Errors
If the system detects a fault, a warning
lamp illuminates and a message displays.
See
Information Messages (page 106).
Switching the System Off and On
You can switch the system off using the
information display. See
General
Information (page 97). When you switch
the system off, a warning lamp illuminates
and a message displays. When you switch
the system on or off, the alert indicators
flash twice.
Note: The system remembers the last
setting when you start your vehicle. Note:
The system may not correctly operate
when towing a trailer. For vehicles with a
trailer tow module and tow bar approved
by us, the system turns off when you attach
a trailer. For vehicles with an aftermarket
trailer tow module or tow bar, we
recommend that you switch the system off
when you attach a trailer.
To permanently switch the system off,
contact an authorized dealer.
CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT
(IF
EQUIPPED) WARNING:
Do not use the cross
traffic alert system as a replacement for
using the interior and exterior mirrors or
looking over your shoulder before
reversing out of a parking space. The
cross traffic alert system is not a
replacement for careful driving. WARNING:
The system may not
operate properly during severe weather
conditions, for example snow, ice, heavy
rain and spray. Always drive with due
care and attention. Failure to take care
may result in a crash.
The system is designed to alert you of
vehicles approaching from the sides when
you shift into reverse (R).
Using the Cross Traffic Alert
System
The system is designed to detect vehicles
that approach with a speed up to
37 mph
(60 km/h). Coverage decreases when the
sensors are partially, mostly or fully
obstructed. Slowly reversing helps increase
the coverage area and effectiveness.
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Note:
The system may not correctly operate
when towing a trailer. For vehicles with a
trailer tow module and tow bar approved
by us, the system turns off when you attach
a trailer. For vehicles with an aftermarket
trailer tow module or tow bar, we
recommend that you switch the system off
when you attach a trailer.
To permanently switch the system off,
contact an authorized dealer.
STEERING
Electric Power Steering WARNING: The electric power
steering system has diagnostic checks
that continuously monitor the system. If
a fault is detected, a message displays
in the information display. Stop your
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
Switch the ignition off. After at least 10
seconds, switch the ignition on and
watch the information display for a
steering system warning message. If a
steering system warning message
returns, have the system checked as
soon as possible. WARNING:
If the system detects
an error, you may not feel a difference in
the steering, however a serious condition
may exist. Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible. Failure to do so may
result in loss of steering control.
Your vehicle has an electric power steering
system, there is no fluid reservoir, no
maintenance is required.
If your vehicle loses electrical power while
you are driving, electric power steering
assistance is lost. The steering system still
operates and you can steer your vehicle
manually. Manually steering your vehicle
requires more effort. Extreme continuous steering may increase
the effort required for you to steer your
vehicle, this increased effort prevents
overheating and permanent damage to
the steering system. You do not lose the
ability to steer your vehicle manually.
Typical steering and driving maneuvers
allow the system to cool and return to
normal operation.
Steering Tips
If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:
•
Correct tire pressures.
• Uneven tire wear.
• Loose or worn suspension
components.
• Loose or worn steering components.
• Improper vehicle alignment.
Note: A high crown in the road or high
crosswinds may also make the steering
seem to wander or pull.
Adaptive Learning
The electronic power steering system
adaptive learning helps correct road
irregularities and improves overall handling
and steering feel. It communicates with
the brake system to help operate
advanced stability control and accident
avoidance systems. Additionally, whenever
the battery is disconnected or a new
battery installed, you must drive your
vehicle a short distance before the system
relearns the strategy and reactivates all
systems.
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BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 mi (480 km). During
this time, your vehicle may exhibit some
unusual driving characteristics.
Avoid driving too fast during the first
1,000 mi (1,600 km)
. Vary your speed
frequently and change up through the
gears early. Do not labor the engine.
Do not tow during the first
1,000 mi
(1,600 km).
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
Fuel economy is affected by several things
such as how you drive, the conditions you
drive under and how you maintain your
vehicle.
There are some things to keep in mind that
may improve your fuel economy:
• Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,
moderate fashion.
• Drive at steady speeds.
• Anticipate stops; slowing down may
eliminate the need to stop.
• Combine errands and minimize
stop-and-go driving (When running
errands, go to the furthest destination
first and then work your way back
home).
• Close the windows for high-speed
driving.
• Drive at reasonable speeds.
• Keep the tires properly inflated and use
only the recommended size.
• Use the recommended engine oil.
• Perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance. There are also some things you may want
to avoid doing because they reduce your
fuel economy:
•
Avoid sudden or hard accelerations.
• Avoid revving the engine before turning
off the car.
• Avoid long idle periods.
• Do not warm up your vehicle on cold
mornings.
• Reduce the use of air conditioning and
heat.
• Avoid using speed control in hilly
terrain.
• Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving.
• Avoid carrying unnecessary weight.
• Avoid adding particular accessories to
your vehicle (e.g. bug deflectors,
rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski
racks).
• Avoid driving with the wheels out of
alignment.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING:
Do not drive through
flowing or deep water as you may lose
control of your vehicle.
Note: Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water,
check the depth. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of the front
rocker area of your vehicle.
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Navigation Menu...............................................
440
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 443
SYNC AppLink.................................................... 442
Waypoints............................................................. 441
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........479 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor............................. 479
Normal Maintenance Intervals.................... 480
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................262
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 261
Opening and Closing the Hood..............256 Closing the Hood................................................ 257
Opening the Hood............................................. 256
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................243
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........243
Overhead Console
........................................147
P
Parking Aids....................................................183 Principle of Operation....................................... 183
Passive Anti-Theft System..........................71 SecuriLock®............................................................ 71
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System...................... 71
Perchlorate........................................................13
Personal Safety System ™
..........................43
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 43
Phone...............................................................429 During a Phone Call.......................................... 433
Making Calls........................................................ 432
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 429
Phone Menu........................................................ 430
Receiving Calls.................................................... 433
Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 434
Text Messaging................................................... 434
Post-Crash Alert System
..........................236
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 64
Power Seats....................................................133 10-way power seat............................................. 135
6-way power seat............................................... 134Power Lumbar.....................................................
135
Power Windows.............................................85 Accessory Delay................................................... 86
Bounce-Back......................................................... 85
One-Touch Down................................................. 85
One-Touch Up....................................................... 85
Window Lock......................................................... 86
Pre-Collision Assist......................................216 Adjusting Pre-Collision Assist
Settings.............................................................. 217
Blocked Sensors.................................................. 217
Using the Pre-Collision Assist System............................................................... 216
Protecting the Environment........................17
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 310
R
Rear Parking Aid............................................183 Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 184
Rear Seat Armrest........................................147
Rear Seats........................................................137
Rear View Camera
.......................................193
Camera Guidelines............................................ 194
Camera System Settings................................. 195
Enhanced Park Aids or Park Pilot.................195
Manual Zoom....................................................... 195
Rear Camera Delay............................................ 196
Using the Rear View Camera System.........194
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 193
Recommended Towing Weights
............225
Refueling..........................................................158 Refueling System Overview........................... 158
Refueling System Warning............................. 160
Refueling Your Vehicle...................................... 159
Remote Control..............................................53 Car Finder................................................................ 56
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 53
Remote Start.......................................................... 57
Replacing the Battery......................................... 55
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 56
Using the Key Blade............................................ 54
Remote Start
.................................................130
Automatic Settings............................................ 130
Heated and Cooled Features......................... 130
Last Settings........................................................ 130
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