2020 FORD FUSION brakes

ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS
Follow these guidelines for safe towing:
•
Do not tow a trailer until you drive your
vehicle at least 1,000 mi (1,600 km).
• Consult your local motor vehicle laws
for towing a trailer.
• See the instructions included with
towing accessories for the proper
installation and adjustment
specifications.
• Service your vehicle more frequently if
you tow a trailer. See your scheduled
maintenance information.
• If you use a rental trailer, follow the
instructions the rental agency gives
you.
You can find information on load
specification terms found on the tire label
and Safety Compliance label as well as
instructions on calculating your vehicle's
load in the Load Carrying chapter. See
Load Limit
(page 217).
Remember to account for the trailer
tongue weight as part of your vehicle load
when calculating the total vehicle weight.
Hitches
Do not use a hitch that either clamps onto
the bumper or attaches to the axle.
Distribute the trailer load so 10-15% of the
total trailer weight is on the tongue.
Safety Chains
Note: Never attach safety chains to the
bumper.
Always connect the safety chains to the
hook retainers of your vehicle hitch.
To connect the safety chains, cross them
under the trailer tongue and allow enough
slack for turning tight corners. Do not allow
the chains to drag on the ground. Trailer Brakes WARNING:
Do not connect a
trailer's hydraulic brake system directly
to your vehicle's brake system. Your
vehicle may not have enough braking
power and your chances of having a
collision greatly increase.
Electric brakes and manual, automatic or
surge-type trailer brakes are safe if you
install them properly and adjust them to
the manufacturer's specifications. The
trailer brakes must meet local and federal
regulations.
The rating for the tow vehicle's braking
system operation is at the gross vehicle
weight rating, not the gross combined
weight rating.
Separate functioning brake systems
are required for safe control of towed
vehicles and trailers weighing more
than 1500 lb (680 kg) when load.
Trailer Lamps WARNING:
Never connect any
trailer lamp wiring to the vehicle's tail
lamp wiring; this may damage the
electrical system resulting in fire. Contact
your authorized dealer as soon as
possible for assistance in proper trailer
tow wiring installation. Additional
electrical equipment may be required.
Trailer lamps are required on most towed
vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake
lights, turn signals and hazard lights are
working.
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Before Towing a Trailer
Practice turning, stopping and backing up
to get the feel of your vehicle-trailer
combination before starting on a trip.
When turning, make wider turns so the
trailer wheels clear curbs and other
obstacles.
When Towing a Trailer
•
Do not drive faster than 70 mph
(113 km/h) during the first 500 mi
(800 km).
• Do not make full-throttle starts.
• Check your hitch, electrical connections
and trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughly
after you have traveled 50 mi (80 km).
• When stopped in congested or heavy
traffic during hot weather, place the
transmission in park (P) to aid engine
and transmission cooling and to help
A/C performance.
• Turn off the speed control with heavy
loads or in hilly terrain. The speed
control may turn off automatically
when you are towing on long, steep
grades.
• Shift to a lower gear when driving down
a long or steep hill. Do not apply the
brakes continuously, as they may
overheat and become less effective.
• If your transmission is equipped with a
Grade Assist or Tow/Haul feature, use
this feature when towing. This provides
engine braking and helps eliminate
excessive transmission shifting for
optimum fuel economy and
transmission cooling.
• Allow more distance for stopping with
a trailer attached. Anticipate stops and
brake gradually.
• Avoid parking on a grade. However, if
you must park on a grade:
1. Turn the steering wheel to point your vehicle tires away from traffic flow. 2. Set your vehicle parking brake.
3. Place the transmission in park (P).
4. Place wheel chocks in front and back
of the trailer wheels. Chocks are not
included with your vehicle.
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or
Personal Watercraft (PWC)
Note: Disconnect the wiring to the trailer
before
backing the trailer into the water.
Note: Reconnect the wiring to the trailer
after
removing the trailer from the water.
When backing down a ramp during boat
launching or retrieval:
• Do not allow the static water level to
rise above the bottom edge of the rear
bumper.
• Do not allow waves to break higher
than
6 in (15 cm) above the bottom
edge of the rear bumper.
Exceeding these limits may allow water to
enter vehicle components:
• Causing internal damage to the
components.
• Affecting driveability, emissions, and
reliability.
Replace the rear axle lubricant anytime
you submerge the rear axle in water. Water
may contaminate the rear axle lubricant,
which is not a normal maintenance
inspection item unless there is a possibility
of a leak or other axle repair is required.
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•
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.
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).
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. When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so:
•
Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.
• Check that the horn works.
• Check that the exterior lights work.
• Turn the steering wheel to check that
the steering power assist works.
FLOOR MATS WARNING:
Use a floor mat
designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle that does not obstruct the pedal
area. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death. WARNING:
Pedals that cannot
move freely can cause loss of vehicle
control and increase the risk of serious
personal injury.
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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.
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt 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 you disconnect the battery
cables.
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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A/C
See: Climate Control.......................................... 118
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 173
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 173
Accessories....................................................430
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 14
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............196
Active Park Assist
.........................................185
Using Active Park Assist.................................. 186
Adjusting the Headlamps
.........................272
Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................ 273
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 272
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................70
Airbag Disposal
...............................................49
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 118
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............278
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 69
All-Wheel Drive.............................................168
Ambient Lighting............................................79 Adjusting the Brightness................................... 79
Changing the Color.............................................. 79
Switching Ambient Lighting Off..................... 79
Switching Ambient Lighting On...................... 79
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................69 Arming the Alarm................................................ 69
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 69
Appendices.....................................................451
Apps...................................................................412 SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................... 414
Using Apps on an Android Device................413
Using Apps on an iOS Device......................... 413
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android Device................................................................. 413
At a Glance........................................................18
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............93 Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 93Keyless Warning Alert.........................................
93
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 93
Audio Control...................................................70 You can operate the following functions
with the control:............................................... 70
Audio System................................................357 General Information.......................................... 357
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System/Touchscreen Display
...............361
Accessing the Sound Settings....................... 361
Adjusting the Volume....................................... 361
Changing Radio Stations................................ 362
Ejecting the CD................................................... 362
Inserting a CD...................................................... 362
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........362
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 362
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC.........358 Accessing the Apps Menu.............................. 359
Accessing the Clock Settings........................ 359
Accessing the Media Source Menu.............359
Accessing the Phone Features..................... 359
Accessing the Settings Menu........................ 359
Accessing the Sound Settings...................... 359
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 359
Changing Radio Stations............................... 360
Listening to the Radio..................................... 360
Playing or Pausing Media............................... 360
Switching Radio Text On and Off...............360
Switching Repeat Mode On and Off..........360
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off.........360
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........360
Switching the Display On and Off..............360
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 361
Using the Display Control.............................. 360
Using the Number Block................................ 360
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Touchscreen Display, Vehicles Without: Sony Audio
System..........................................................357
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 358
Changing Radio Stations................................ 358
Playing or Pausing Media............................... 358
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........358
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 358
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Blind Spot Information System.............208
Switching the System Off and On..............209
System Errors..................................................... 209
Using the Blind Spot Information System............................................................. 209
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System.........208
Body Styling Kits..........................................287
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........255
Booster Seats...................................................27
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 28
Brake Fluid Check........................................268 Brake Fluid Service Interval........................... 269
Brakes................................................................173 General Information........................................... 173
Breaking-In.....................................................229
Bulb Specification Chart............................351
C
Cabin Air Filter................................................126
Canceling the Set Speed
...........................196
Capacities and Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™.................................................326
Air Conditioning System................................. 326
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 329
Automatic Transmission................................. 326
Engine Coolant.................................................... 327
Engine Oil.............................................................. 328
Fuel Tank............................................................... 329
Grease.................................................................... 329
Hydraulic Brake System.................................. 330
Locks...................................................................... 330
Washer Reservoir................................................ 331
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™..................................................331
Air Conditioning System................................... 331
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 334
Automatic Transmission................................. 332
Engine Coolant................................................... 333
Engine Oil.............................................................. 333
Fuel Tank............................................................... 335
Grease.................................................................... 335
Hydraulic Brake System.................................. 336
Locks...................................................................... 336Power Transfer Unit..........................................
336
Rear Axle................................................................ 337
Washer Reservoir................................................ 337
Capacities and Specifications - 2.5L................................................................338
Air Conditioning System................................. 338
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 341
Automatic Transmission................................. 339
Engine Coolant................................................... 340
Engine Oil............................................................. 340
Fuel Tank............................................................... 342
Grease.................................................................... 342
Hydraulic Brake System.................................. 343
Locks....................................................................... 343
Washer Reservoir............................................... 343
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™.................................................344
Air Conditioning System................................. 344
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 347
Automatic Transmission................................. 345
Engine Coolant................................................... 346
Engine Oil............................................................. 346
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 348
Grease.................................................................... 348
Hydraulic Brake System.................................. 349
Locks...................................................................... 349
Power Transfer Unit.......................................... 349
Rear Axle............................................................... 350
Washer Reservoir............................................... 350
Capacities and Specifications.................317
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 280
Catalytic Converter......................................160 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 161
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 161
Center Console
..............................................144
Changing a Bulb...........................................275
Front Halogen Fog Lamp................................ 276
Headlamp............................................................. 276
LED Lamps............................................................ 277
License Plate Lamp........................................... 278
Reversing Lamp................................................... 277
Changing a Fuse...........................................253 Fuses....................................................................... 253
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Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the
Vehicle Battery is Running Out of
Charge................................................................ 175
Electromagnetic Compatibility...............451
Emission Law.................................................159
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance.........160
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 159
End User License Agreement
.................453
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 453
Engine Block Heater
....................................148
Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 149
Engine Coolant Check
...............................262
Adding Coolant................................................... 262
Coolant Change................................................. 264
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 265
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 264
Recycled Coolant............................................... 263
Severe Climates................................................. 264
Engine Emission Control
............................159
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System.................... 68
Engine Oil Check.........................................260 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 260
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5L EcoBoost™................................................260
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™/ 2.5L/2.7L EcoBoost™
.............................260
Engine Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™...................................................317
Drivebelt Routing................................................. 317
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™...................................................317
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 318
Engine Specifications - 2.5L
.....................318
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 318
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™..................................................319
Drivebelt Routing................................................ 319
Entertainment..............................................393 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 394
Apps....................................................................... 402
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................. 401
CD (If equipped)............................................... 400HD Radio
™ Information (If
Available)......................................................... 397
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 395
Sources................................................................. 394
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 402
USB Ports............................................................. 402
Environment......................................................17
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake.............................. 174
Essential Towing Checks
..........................224
Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 225
Hitches................................................................... 224
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 225
Safety Chains...................................................... 224
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 224
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 224
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 225
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options.................................15
Exterior Mirrors
................................................83
Auto-Dimming Feature...................................... 84
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 84
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 84
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 84
Memory Mirrors..................................................... 84
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 83
Power-Folding Mirrors........................................ 84
Puddle Lamps ...................................................... 84
Signal Indicator Mirrors...................................... 84
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................34 Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 35
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................34
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 308
Floor Mats
.......................................................229
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 77
Ford Credit
.........................................................13
US Only..................................................................... 13
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General Hints........................................................
125
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 126
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 125
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........126
Recommended Settings for Heating..........126
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures.................................................. 126
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................173
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........255
Horn.....................................................................72
I
In California (U.S. Only)............................238
Information Display Control........................71
Information Displays
....................................94
General Information............................................ 94
Information Messages
................................103
Active Park............................................................ 103
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 104
AdvanceTrac®..................................................... 104
Airbag...................................................................... 105
Alarm...................................................................... 105
All-Wheel Drive................................................... 107
Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 107
Auto Start-Stop.................................................. 105
Battery and Charging System....................... 108
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System................................................... 108
Doors and Locks................................................. 109
Driver Alert............................................................ 109
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 109
Hill Start Assist................................................... 109
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 110
Lane Keeping System.......................................... 111
Maintenance........................................................... 111
MyKey....................................................................... 112
Park Aid.................................................................... 113
Park Brake............................................................... 113
Power Steering..................................................... 114
Pre-Collision Assist............................................. 114
Remote Start......................................................... 114
Seats........................................................................\
. 115
Starting System ................................................... 115
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................... 115Traction Control...................................................
116
Transmission......................................................... 116
Installing Child Restraints...........................22 Child Seats.............................................................. 22
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 22
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)........................................... 24
Using Tether Straps............................................. 26
Instrument Cluster.........................................87
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
......................76
Instrument Panel............................................18
Interior Lamps.................................................78
Front Interior Lamp.............................................. 78
Rear Interior Lamps............................................. 79
Interior Luggage Compartment Release...........................................................66
Interior Mirror...................................................85 Auto-Dimming Mirror......................................... 85
Manual Dimming Mirror..................................... 85
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................233 Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 233
Jump Starting...................................................... 234
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 233
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 234
K
Keyless Entry
...................................................64
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry
Keypad................................................................ 64
Keyless Starting............................................145 Ignition Modes..................................................... 145
Keys and Remote Controls........................50
L
Lane Keeping System................................204 Switching the System On and Off..............205
Lighting Control
...............................................75
Flashing the Headlamp High Beam..............76
Headlamp High Beam........................................ 75
Lighting...............................................................75 General Information............................................ 75
Load Carrying
..................................................217
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