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Ford 2010 Fusion, Owner'S Manual

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GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

– is the maximum allowable

weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear).

These

numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label
located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The total
load on each axle must never exceed its GAWR.

GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)

– is the Vehicle Curb  cargo +

passengers.

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

– is the maximum allowable

weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment,
passengers and cargo).

The GVWR is shown on the Safety

Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or the
edge of the driver’s door. The GVW must never exceed the GVWR.

Tires, Wheels and Loading

194

2010 Fusion

(fsn)

Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA

(fus)

Summary of Contents for 2010 Fusion

Page 1: ...C威 45 Climate Controls 46 Manual heating and air conditioning 46 Dual automatic temperature control 48 Navigation system based climate control 51 Rear window defroster 55 Lights 56 Headlamps 56 Turn signal control 60 Bulb replacement 61 Driver Controls 74 Windshield wiper washer control 74 Steering wheel adjustment 75 Power windows 80 Mirrors 82 Speed control 83 Moon roof 87 Table of Contents 1 20...

Page 2: ...192 Trailer towing 197 Recreational towing 197 Driving 200 Starting 200 Brakes 205 AdvanceTrac威 207 Transmission operation 214 Reverse sensing system 222 Rear view camera system 224 Roadside Emergencies 239 Getting roadside assistance 239 Hazard flasher switch 241 Fuel pump shut off switch 241 Fuel pump shut off 242 Fuses and relays 242 Changing tires 249 Wheel lug nut torque 255 Jump starting 257...

Page 3: ...ities 325 Engine data 329 Accessories 333 Ford Extended Service Plan 335 Index 338 All rights reserved Reproduction by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company Ford may change the contents without notice and without inc...

Page 4: ...vehicle Furthermore due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available Remember to pass on this Owner s Guide when reselling the vehicle It is an integral part of the vehicle WARNING Fuel pump shut off switch In the event of an accident the safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine The switch can also be activated through sudden vibratio...

Page 5: ...products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm PERCHLORATE MATERIAL Certain components of this vehicle such as airbag modules seat belt pretensioners and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal See www dtsc ca gov ...

Page 6: ...ata recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting and storing diagnostic information about your vehicle This potentially includes information about the performance or status of various systems and modules in the vehicle such as engine throttle steering or brake systems In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle Ford Motor Company Ford of Canada and service and repair facilities m...

Page 7: ...or other third parties acting with lawful authority Other parties may seek to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada To the extent that any law pertaining to Event Data Recording applies to SYNC威 or its features please note the following Once 911 Assist if equipped is enabled set ON 911 Assist may through any paired and connected cell phone disclose to emerge...

Page 8: ...h equipment Mobile Communications can enhance personal safety and security when appropriately used particularly in emergency situations Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits Mobile Communication Equipment includes but is not limited to cellular phones pagers portable email devices in vehicle communications systems telematics devices an...

Page 9: ... that complements this book By referring to the market unique supplement if provided you can properly identify those features recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle This Owner s Guide is written primarily for the U S and Canadian Markets Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built for Export Refer to this Owner s Guide for all other required...

Page 10: ...ether Anchor Brake System Anti Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Parking Aid System Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash Wipe Windshield Defrost Demist Rear Window Defrost Demist Introduction 10 2010 Fusion fsn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 11: ...lant Engine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking Flames or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid Level MAX MIN Service Engine Soon Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Jack Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning Introduction 11 2010 Fusion fsn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 12: ...ng light for additional information Service engine soon The service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned to the on position to check the bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for Inspection Maintenance I M testing Normally the service engine soon light will stay on until the engine is cranked then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present Howev...

Page 13: ...r by applying the parking brake when the ignition is turned to the on position If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this time seek service immediately from your authorized dealer Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level or a brake system malfunction and the brake system should be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer WARNING Drivi...

Page 14: ...there may be a malfunction with the charging system Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible This indicates a problem with the electrical system or a related component Engine oil pressure Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter AdvanceTrac威 Traction control Illuminates when the AdvanceTrac威 Traction ...

Page 15: ...our authorized dealer as soon as possible For more information on this system refer to Tire pressure monitoring system TPMS in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter Speed control The speed control system uses two different colored indicator lights to indicate what mode the system is in On amber light Illuminates when the speed control system is turned on Turns off when the speed control system is e...

Page 16: ...dlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on the ignition is off the key is not in the ignition and the driver s door is opened Parking brake on warning chime Sounds when the parking brake is engaged and the vehicle is driven If the warning remains after the parking brake is disengaged contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Message center activation chime S...

Page 17: ...mal operating temperature the needle will be in the normal range between H and C If it enters the red section the engine is overheating Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible switch off the engine and let the engine cool WARNING Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot Instrument Cluster 17 2010 Fusion fsn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 18: ...per minute Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine Odometer Registers the total miles kilometers of the vehicle Refer to Message center in this chapter on how to switch the display from Metric to English Trip odometer Registers the miles kilometers of individual journeys Press and release the message center INFO button until TRIP appears in t...

Page 19: ...ystem will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings followed by a long indicator chime Selectable features Reset Press reset to select and reset functions shown in the INFO menu and SETUP menu Info menu This control displays the following Odometer Trip Odometer A or B Distance to Empty Average Fuel Economy Instantaneous Fuel Economy Trip Elapsed Drive Time Bl...

Page 20: ...f 500 miles 800 km This value is not the same as the average fuel economy display The running average fuel economy is reinitialized to a factory default value if the battery is disconnected Average fuel economy AFE Select this function from the INFO menu to display your average fuel economy in miles gallon or liters 100 km If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing distance traveled by...

Page 21: ...lect this function from the INFO menu to display your instantaneous fuel economy This will display your fuel economy as a bar graph ranging from poor economy to excellent economy Your vehicle must be moving to calculate instantaneous fuel economy When your vehicle is not moving this function shows one or no bars illuminated Instantaneous fuel economy cannot be reset Trip elapsed drive time Select ...

Page 22: ...ed Pressing RESET cycles the message center through each of the systems being monitored Some monitored systems show a message only if a warning is present The sequence of the system check report is as follows 1 XXX OIL LIFE 2 All DOORS CLOSED 3 TRUNK CLOSED 4 BLIND SPOT SYSTEM if equipped 5 CROSS TRAFFIC SYSTEM if equipped 6 BRAKE SYSTEM 7 FUEL LEVEL Oil Life XXX An oil change is required whenever...

Page 23: ...uce the value by 10 Note Oil life start value of 100 equals 7 500 miles 12 000 km or 12 months For example setting oil life start value to 60 sets the oil life start value to 4 500 miles 7 200 km and 219 days Units English Metric 1 Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current units to be displayed 2 Press RESET to change from English to Metric Autolamp delay if equipped This feature ke...

Page 24: ...n or off Blind spot system if equipped This feature is designed to assist the driver by monitoring the side areas on both sides of the vehicle 1 Select this function from the SETUP menu to disable the system 2 Press RESET to turn blind spot off or on Cross traffic alert system if equipped This feature is designed to assist the driver by monitoring the areas toward the rear of the vehicle 1 Select ...

Page 25: ...warnings by displaying each one for several seconds The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no more warning messages This allows you to use the full functionality of the message center after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the RESET control and clearing the warning message Warning messages that have been reset are divided into three categories They will not d...

Page 26: ...ecifications chapter CHECK PARK AID if equipped Displayed when the transmission is in R Reverse and the Reverse Sensing System Park Aid is disabled Refer to Reverse sensing system Park Aid in this section to enable LOW TIRE PRESSURE Displayed when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure Refer to Inflating your tires in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAU...

Page 27: ...rized dealer as soon as possible CROSS TRAFFIC SYSTEM FAULT if equipped Displayed when a fault with the cross traffic alert system has occurred Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible BLIND SPOT NOT AVAILABLE if equipped Displayed when blind spot information system is not available See Blind Spot Information System BLIS威 with Cross Traffic Alert in the Driving chapter CROSS TRAFFIC NOT ...

Page 28: ...he perimeter alarm system from triggering the ignition must be turned to start before the 12 second chime expires See Perimeter alarm system in the Locks and security chapter CHECK AWD if equipped Displayed when a problem exists with the AWD system Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Temporary messages INTKEY COULD NOT PROGRAM Displayed when an attempt is made to program an invalid ...

Page 29: ...delay Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay With this feature the radio and other electrical accessories may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front door is opened Note Your vehicle is equipped with a unique audio system If your display shows six small circles in the display your audio system is a CD6 system If not your system is a Single CD sys...

Page 30: ...the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM FM1 FM2 To activate the autoset feature Press MENU repeatedly until AUTO PRESET ON OFF appears in the display Use SEEK TRACK to toggle AUTO PRESET to ON and either wait five seconds for the search to initiate or press OK to immediately initiate the search If you press another control within those fi...

Page 31: ...ber using memory presets 1 6 When the display reads LOAD CD load the desired disc label side up If you do not choose a slot within five seconds the system will choose for you Once loaded the first track will begin to play To auto load up to six discs Press and hold LOAD until the display reads AUTOLOAD Load the desired disc label side up The system will prompt you to load discs for the remaining a...

Page 32: ...view Album AL Folder FL Song SO and Artist AR in the display if available In TEXT MODE Sometimes the display requires additional text to be displayed When the indicator is active press TEXT and then press SEEK TRACK to view the additional display text COMPRESSION Press MENU repeatedly until COMPRESSION ON OFF appears in the display Use SEEK TRACK to toggle between ON OFF When COMPRESSION is ON the...

Page 33: ... If a specific category is selected Jazz Rock News etc press SEEK TRACK to seek to the previous next channel in the selected category Press and hold SEEK TRACK to fast seek through the previous next channels SCAN Press SCAN for a brief sampling of all available SIRIUS威 satellite channels If a specific category is selected Jazz Rock News etc press SCAN for a brief sampling of all available SIRIUS威 ...

Page 34: ... menu SONG SEEK MENU Press OK to enter song seek menu Press to scroll through the following options a SAVE THIS SONG Press OK to save the currently playing song s title in the system s memory If you try to save something other than a song CANT SAVE will appear in the display When the chosen song is playing on any satellite radio channel the system will alert you with an audible prompt Press OK whi...

Page 35: ...ANNEL is displayed and the display will read ENTER PIN Enter your four digit PIN number initial PIN is 1234 and the system will lock unlock the channel and CHANNEL LOCKED or UNLOCKED will be displayed Note you must be tuned to the specific channel you want to lock unlock when using this feature b CHANGE PIN Press OK when CHANGE PIN is displayed The display will read ENTER OLD PIN Enter your curren...

Page 36: ... road and wind noise Recommended level is 1 3 SPEED OFF turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting ALL SEATS Occupancy mode if equipped Press SOUND repeatedly to reach the Occupancy mode setting Press SEEK TRACK to select and optimize sound for ALL SEATS DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS Extra Features AUX Press repeatedly to cycle through LINE IN auxiliary audio mode and SYNC威 if equipped ...

Page 37: ...stem This allows the audio from a portable music player to be played through the vehicle speakers with high fidelity To achieve optimal performance please observe the following instructions when attaching your portable music device to the audio system If your vehicle is equipped with a navigation system refer to Auxiliary input jack section in the Audio features chapter of your Navigation system s...

Page 38: ...s will sound best at full volume and others will need to be set at a lower volume 3 If the music sounds distorted at lower listening levels turn the portable music player volume down If the problems persists replace or recharge the batteries in the portable music player 4 The portable music player must be controlled in the same manner when it is used with headphones as the AIJ does not provide con...

Page 39: ... 530 540 1700 1710 kHz FM 87 7 87 9 107 7 107 9 MHz Radio reception factors There are three factors that can affect radio reception Distance strength The further you travel from an FM station the weaker the signal and the weaker the reception Terrain Hills mountains tall buildings power lines electric fences traffic lights and thunderstorms can interfere with your reception Station overload When y...

Page 40: ...correctly when used in Ford CD players Do not use any irregular shaped CDs or discs with a scratch protection film attached CDs with homemade paper adhesive labels should not be inserted into the CD player as the label may peel and cause the CD to become jammed It is recommended that homemade CDs be identified with permanent felt tip marker rather than adhesive labels Ballpoint pens may damage CDs...

Page 41: ... MP3 track mode ignores any folder structure on the MP3 disc The player numbers each MP3 track on the disc noted by the mp3 file extension from T001 to a maximum of T255 Note The maximum number of playable MP3 files may be less depending on the structure of the CD and exact model of radio present MP3 folder mode represents a folder structure consisting of one level of folders The CD player numbers...

Page 42: ...ty of music news sports weather traffic and entertainment satellite radio channels For more information and a complete list of SIRIUS威 satellite radio channels visit www sirius com in the United States www sirius canada ca in Canada or call SIRIUS威 at 1 888 539 7474 Satellite radio reception factors To receive the satellite signal your vehicle has been equipped with a satellite radio antenna locat...

Page 43: ...IUS威 satellite radio system include hardware and a limited subscription term which begins on the date of sale or lease of the vehicle For information on extended subscription terms the online media player and other SIRIUS威 features please contact SIRIUS威 at 1 888 539 7474 Note SIRIUS威 reserves the unrestricted right to change rearrange add or delete programming including canceling moving or adding...

Page 44: ...y available channel is no longer available Tune to another channel If the channel was one of your presets you may choose another channel for that preset button UNSUBSCRIBED Subscription not available for this channel Contact SIRIUS威 at 1 888 539 7474 to subscribe to the channel or tune to another channel NO TEXT Artist information not available Artist information not available at this time on this...

Page 45: ... required The process may take up to three minutes CALL SIRIUS威 1 888 539 7474 Satellite service has been deactivated by SIRIUS威 satellite radio Call SIRIUS威 at 1 888 539 7474 to re activate or resolve subscription issues NAVIGATION SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a navigation system Refer to the Navigation System supplement for further information SYNC姞 IF EQUIPPED Your vehic...

Page 46: ...o the previous air flow selection 4 Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents demister vents floor vents and rear seat floor vents The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging 5 Power Press to activate deactivate the climate control system When the system is off outside air is prevented from entering the vehicle through the vents 6 Distributes air through...

Page 47: ...e This re cooling of the interior air is more economical and efficient Recirculated air may also help reduce undesirable odors from entering the vehicle Press the MAX A C button again for normal A C operation 12 A C Press to activate deactivate air conditioning Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency Engages automatically in MAX A C defrost and floor defrost Outside...

Page 48: ...ghest speed initially As the interior starts to cool down adjust the fan speed to maintain comfort To aid in side window defogging demisting in cold weather 1 Select 2 Select A C 3 Adjust the temperature control to maintain comfort 4 Set the fan speed to the highest setting 5 Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents cl...

Page 49: ... vents and demister vents Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging Press this button again to return to the previous air flow selection To return to full automatic control press AUTO 4 Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents demister vents floor vents and rear seat floor vents The system will a...

Page 50: ... defrost Recirculated air may turn off automatically in all airflow modes except MAX A C When the ignition switch is turned off and back on the climate system will return to the recirculated air mode only if the A C button LED is illuminated and the air distribution selection is either panel or panel floor Recirculation may turn off automatically in some airflow modes to reduce fog potential 12 MA...

Page 51: ...er Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information If your vehicle is equipped with both rear defroster and heated mirrors the same button will activate both 3 A C Press to activate deactivate air conditioning Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency A C engages automatically in MAX A C defrost and floor defrost 4 Passenger temperature Press...

Page 52: ...ll appear in the touch screen 8 AUTO Press to engage full automatic operation The system will automatically determine fan speed airflow distribution A C on or off and outside or recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the desired temperature 9 Driver temperature Press to increase decrease the air temperature for the driver side of the vehicle This control also adjusts the passenger s...

Page 53: ...ts Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents de mister vents floor vents and rear seat floor vents The system will automatically provide outside air to reduce window fogging To return to full automatic control press AUTO on the main bezel Fan Speed Press to decrease increase the fan speed Dual Press to activate deactivate separate driver and passenger temperature controls Max A C Dist...

Page 54: ...ambient temperatures when idling stationary for extended periods of time in gear it is recommended to run the A C in the MAX A C position reduce blower fan speed from the highest setting and put the vehicle s transmission into the P Park gear position for automatic transmissions to continue to receive cool air from your A C system For maximum cooling performance Automatic operation 1 Press AUTO fo...

Page 55: ...roster on An indicator light on the button will illuminate when active The rear window defroster turns off automatically after a predetermined amount of time if a low battery condition is detected or when the ignition is turned off or to the accessory position To manually turn off the rear window defroster at any time press the control again If your vehicle is equipped with both rear defroster and...

Page 56: ...u can change the amount of time the lamps stay on by using the programming procedure that follows Note If the vehicle is equipped with autolamps it will have the headlamps on with windshield wipers feature If the windshield wipers are turned on for a fixed period of time the exterior lamps will turn on with the headlamp control in the Autolamp position Autolamps Programmable exit delay Programmabl...

Page 57: ...n the fog lamps have been turned on The fog lamps will not operate when the high beams are active Daytime running lamps DRL if equipped Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output To activate the ignition must be in the on position the headlamp control is in the off autolamps or parking lamp position and the transmission must be out of the P Park position WARNING Always remember to turn on your h...

Page 58: ... during headlamp and parking lamp operation Tap the top or bottom of the control to brighten dim all interior lit components incrementally or Press and hold the top or bottom of the control until the desired lighting level is reached Press and hold the top of the control to the full on position to activate the dome on feature This will turn on the interior courtesy lights The lights will remain on...

Page 59: ... 25 feet 7 6 meters away 1 8 feet 2 4 meters 2 Center height of lamp to ground 3 25 feet 7 6 meters 4 Horizontal reference line 2 Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground and mark an 8 foot 2 4 meter horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this height a piece of masking tape works well 3 Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and o...

Page 60: ...zontal reference line 6 Close the hood and turn off the lamps HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS NON ADJUSTABLE TURN SIGNAL CONTROL Push down to activate the left turn signal Push up to activate the right turn signal INTERIOR LAMPS Dome lamps and map lamps The map lamps are located on the overhead console Press the controls to turn on the lamps Lights 60 2010 Fusion fsn Owners ...

Page 61: ...ires BULB REPLACEMENT Lamp assembly condensation Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure Condensation can be a natural by product of this design When moist air enters the lamp assembly through the vents there is a possibility that condensation can occur when the temperature is cold When normal condensation occurs a thin film of mist can form on the interior of the lens ...

Page 62: ...y bulb burn time Function Number of bulbs Trade number Headlamp high beam 2 H7LL Headlamp low beam 2 H11LL Front sidemarker lamp 2 168 Front park turn signal lamp 2 3457NAK amber Rear sidemarker lamp N A LED Stop tail turn lamp 2 T20 Backup lamp 2 921 License plate lamp 2 C5W High mount brake lamp N A LED Fog lamp if equipped 2 H11 Map lamp 2 12V6W Dome reading lamp 6 578 Visor vanity lamp Slide o...

Page 63: ...ngine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running 1 Release the clamps that secure the air filter housing cover See Changing the air filter element in the Maintenance Specifications section for more information 2 Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing 3 Locate the mass air flow sensor electrical connector on the air outlet tube This connector ...

Page 64: ...s in the off position then open the hood 2 Reach over the front bolster 3 Disengage the windshield washer bottle flexible neck strap attachment and move it to gain access to the bulb 4 Remove the rubber headlamp bulb access cover 5 Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise then pull it straight out of the lamp assembly Lights 64 2010 Fusion fsn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 65: ...b access cover to the housing 9 Re apply pressure around the housing to make sure the protective cover is completely seated 10 Turn the headlamps on and make sure they work properly If the headlamp was correctly aligned before you changed the bulb you should not need to align it again Low beam bulb replacement For passenger side replacement of the low beam bulb do the following 1 Make sure headlam...

Page 66: ...your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated 6 Connect the new bulb socket to the electrical connector 7 Install the new bulb socket into the lamp assembly by aligning the indexing fingers then rotate clockwise to the locked position 8 Install the rubber bulb access cover to the housing 9 Re apply pressure around the housing to make sure the protective rubber co...

Page 67: ...ight out of the lamp assembly 4 Disconnect the electrical connector For passenger side replacement of the high beam bulb see your authorized dealer For passenger side replacement of the low beam bulb do the following 1 Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left 2 Remove the press pins located in the wheel well and pull the wheel liner back 3 Reaching through the wheel well remove the rubber h...

Page 68: ...xible neck strap attachment and move it to gain access to the bulb 4 Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise then pull it out of the lamp assembly 5 Carefully pull bulb straight out of socket and push in the new one 6 Install new bulb socket into the lamp assembly by aligning the indexing fingers then rotate clockwise to locked position Lights 68 2010 Fusion fsn Owners Guide 2nd Pri...

Page 69: ... air filter housing cover 2 Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing 3 Locate the mass air flow sensor electrical connector on the air outlet tube 1 This connector will need to be unplugged 4 Remove the air filter assembly 5 Remove the bolts on the air inlet 3 then remove the air inlet 6 Reach over the front bolster to access the bulb 7 Remove the bulb socket by rotating it coun...

Page 70: ...plete the process Replacing front side marker bulbs 1 Make sure the headlamp control is in the off position 2 From underneath the vehicle partially remove the tire splash shield by removing the press pins After removing to allow free access to the front side marker lamp bulb and electrical wire harness the splash shield should be able to be repositioned 3 Rotate the lamp clockwise while holding th...

Page 71: ...n and open the trunk 2 Lift out trunk floor carpeting panel to access a luggage scuff plate hard molding shingles and a trunk side panel dark grey soft wheelhouse side trim panel at the lamp area 3 Carefully pull push the trunk side panel dark grey soft wheelhouse side trim panel outboard to expose the lamp assembly The most effective point to grasp the trunk side panel when pulling it out from th...

Page 72: ...ll trunk floor carpeting panel Replacing high mount brake lamp bulb Your vehicle is equipped with an LED center high mount stop lamp It is designed to last the life of the vehicle If replacement is required see your authorized dealer Replacing license plate lamp bulbs 1 Make sure the headlamp control is in the off position 2 Remove the screws from the license plate lamp assembly 3 Remove bulb sock...

Page 73: ... removing to allow free access to the front fog lamp bulb and electrical wire harness the splash shield flap can be repositioned 3 Rotate the harness bulb assembly counterclockwise to remove from the fog lamp 4 Carefully disconnect the bulb from the harness assembly via the two snap clips Install the new bulb in reverse order Lights 73 2010 Fusion fsn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 74: ...few seconds after washing the front window to clear any excess washer fluid remaining on the windshield Note Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty This may cause the washer pump to overheat Check the washer fluid level frequently Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry This may scratch the glass damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out Befor...

Page 75: ...al position to lock the steering column WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR IF EQUIPPED Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamps Slide on rod feature if equipped Rotate the visor towards the side window and extend it rearward for additional sunlight coverage Note To stow the visor back into the headliner visor must be retracted...

Page 76: ...placed in on or near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy Usually when something affects the compass readings the compass will correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal conditions If the compass still appears to be inaccurate a manual calibration may be necessary Refer to Compass calibration adjustment Most geographic areas zones have a magnetic north compass poin...

Page 77: ...ther repeatedly until ZONE XX changes to the correct zone 1 15 in the CID 5 The direction will display after the buttons are released The zone is now updated Compass calibration adjustment Perform compass calibration in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines For optimum calibration turn off all electrical accessories heater air conditioning wipers etc and make sure all vehi...

Page 78: ...te calibration 4 The compass is now calibrated CENTER CONSOLE Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features These include 1 Cupholders with ambient lighting if equipped 2 Secondary storage bin on hinges inside utility compartment 3 Utility compartment with power point AIJ Audio Input Jack USB port if equipped and coin holder inside WARNING Use only soft cups in the cup holder Har...

Page 79: ...erating the cigarette lighter element if equipped To prevent the fuse from being blown do not use the power point s over the vehicle capacity of 12 VDC 180W If the power point is not working a fuse may have blown Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter for information on checking and replacing fuses To have full capacity usage of your power point the engine is required to be ...

Page 80: ...hicle may demonstrate a wind throb or buffeting noise This noise can be alleviated by lowering a front window approximately 2 3 inches 5 8 cm One touch up or down driver s window only This feature allows the driver s window to open or close fully without holding the control down To operate one touch down Press the switch completely down to the second detent and release quickly The window will open...

Page 81: ...osition is reached Security override To override a bounce back condition within two seconds after the window reaches the bounce back position pull and hold the switch up and the window will travel up with no bounce back or pinch protection If the switch is released before the window is fully closed the window will stop For example this can be used to overcome the resistance of ice on the window or...

Page 82: ...m behind the vehicle it will automatically adjust darken to minimize glare The mirror will automatically return to the normal state whenever the vehicle is placed in R Reverse to ensure a bright clear view when backing up Do not block the sensors on the front and back of the interior rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror wi...

Page 83: ...r window defrost is activated Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors Blind spot mirrors if equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with blind spot information mirrors See Blind spot information system BLIS威 with cross traffic alert CTA in the Driving section SPEED CON...

Page 84: ...ess and release SET 7 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal 8 The green indicator light on the instrument cluster will turn on Note Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on a downhill you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph 16 km h below your set spe...

Page 85: ...release SET Reducing speed while using speed control To reduce the set speed Press and hold SET until you get to the desired speed then release You can also use SET to operate the tap down function Press and release SET to decrease the vehicle set speed in 1 mph 1 6 km h increments Press the brake pedal or the clutch pedal if equipped until the desired vehicle speed is reached then press SET Turni...

Page 86: ...ds free control features if equipped Press and hold control briefly until the voice icon appears on the navigation display to use the voice command feature Press to complete a voice command For further information on the navigation system refer to the Navigation System supplement SYNC威 system hands free control feature if equipped Press briefly to use the voice command feature You will hear a tone...

Page 87: ...on system SYNC威 system refer to the Navigation System and SYNC威 supplements MOON ROOF IF EQUIPPED You can move the glass panel of the moon roof back to open or tilt up from the closed position to ventilate the vehicle WARNING Do not let children play with the moon roof or leave children unattended in the vehicle They may seriously hurt themselves To open the moon roof The moon roof is equipped wit...

Page 88: ... to overcome the resistance of ice on the moon roof or seals If during a bounce back condition the control is released to the neutral position then held in the one touch position within two seconds after the moon roof reaches the bounce back position the moon roof will travel with no bounce back protection If the control is released before the moon roof reaches fully closed or the ignition is turn...

Page 89: ...ped may be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned off or until any door is opened INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL Press the remote trunk release control on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel Driver Controls 89 2010 Fusion fsn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 90: ...le through your authorized dealer Standard SecuriLock威 keys without remote entry transmitter functionality can also be purchased from your authorized dealer if desired Always carry a spare key with you in case of an emergency For more information regarding programming replacement IKTs refer to the SecuriLock威 passive anti theft system section later in this chapter Note Your vehicle s IKTs were iss...

Page 91: ...he driver s door with a key or using the lock control on the remote entry transmitter portion of your Integrated Keyhead Transmitter If both front doors are closed the vehicle can be locked from any method regardless of whether the key is in the ignition or not Autolock feature The autolock feature will lock all the doors when all the doors are closed the ignition is in the on position you shift i...

Page 92: ...ning again 1 Place the key in the ignition and turn the ignition to the on position 2 Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times 3 Turn the ignition from the on position to the off position 4 Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times 5 Turn the ignition back to the on position The horn will chirp one time to confirm programming mode has been entered a...

Page 93: ...if the vehicle has been electronically locked before the driver door is opened Deactivating activating autounlock feature Your vehicle comes with the autounlock features activated there are four methods to enable disable this feature Through your authorized dealer by using a power door unlock lock sequence or by using the keyless entry keypad if equipped or by using the instrument cluster message ...

Page 94: ...p once if autounlock was deactivated or twice one short and one long chirp if autounlock was activated 7 Turn the ignition to the off position The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete Keyless entry keypad procedure 1 Turn the ignition to the 1 off position 2 Close all the doors 3 Enter factory set 5 digit entry code 4 Press and hold the 3 4 While holding the 3 4 press and rele...

Page 95: ...n to the lock position key at an angle to engage the childproof locks Insert the key and turn to the unlock position key horizontal to disengage the childproof locks INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior luggage compartment release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the luggage com...

Page 96: ...compartment locked and keep keys and remote transmitters out of a child s reach Unsupervised children could lock themselves in the trunk and risk injury Children should be taught not to play in vehicles WARNING Do not leave children unreliable adults or animals unattended in the vehicle On hot days the temperature in the trunk or vehicle interior can rise very quickly Exposure of people or animals...

Page 97: ...ctures around the vehicle or other vehicles parked next to your vehicle The IKT allows you to remotely unlock the vehicle doors remotely lock all the vehicle doors remotely open the trunk activate the personal alarm arm and disarm the perimeter anti theft system operate the illuminated entry feature The remote entry lock unlock feature operates in any ignition position except while the key is held...

Page 98: ... will illuminate once if all the doors and trunk are closed Note If any door or the trunk is not closed or if the hood is not closed in vehicles equipped with the perimeter alarm feature the horn will chirp twice and the lamps will not illuminate Car finder Press twice within three seconds The horn will chirp and the turn lamps will flash It is recommended that this method be used to locate your v...

Page 99: ...battery will not cause the IKT to become deprogrammed from your vehicle The IKT should operate normally after battery replacement Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters IKTs If you would like to have your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters reprogrammed because you lost one or would like to buy additional IKTs you can either reprogram them yourself or take all IKTs to your authorized dealer fo...

Page 100: ...the 3 on position The vehicle is locked using the keyless entry keypad if equipped or after 25 seconds of illumination Note On some vehicles the perimeter lamps illuminated entry feature will not activate in daylight conditions Deactivating activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry You may enable disable this feature by having your vehicle serviced by your authorized dealer You may also perform...

Page 101: ...o confirm the procedure is complete Illuminated exit When all vehicle doors are closed and the key is removed from the ignition the interior lamps and the puddle lamps if equipped will illuminate The lamps will turn off if all the doors remain closed and 25 seconds elapse or the key is inserted in the ignition Battery saver The battery saver will shut off the lamps 30 minutes after the ignition ha...

Page 102: ...red within five seconds of each other 4 The doors will lock then unlock to confirm that your personal keycode has been programmed to the module Tips Do not set a code that uses five of the same number Do not use five numbers in sequential order The factory set code will work even if you have set your own personal code Erasing personal code 1 Enter the factory set 5 digit code 2 Within five seconds...

Page 103: ...ith the driver s door closed You do not need to enter the keypad code first SECURILOCK姞 PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock威 passive anti theft system is an engine immobilization system This system is designed to help prevent the engine from being started unless a coded Integrated Keyhead Transmitter IKT programmed to your vehicle is used The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to a no st...

Page 104: ...g as a theft deterrent When the ignition is in the on position the indicator will glow for three seconds to indicate normal system functionality If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock威 system the indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the on position If this occurs turn the ignition off then back to on to make sure there was no electronic interference with the progr...

Page 105: ...e programmed Replacing coded keys can be very costly Store an extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent any inconveniences Please visit an authorized dealer to purchase additional spare or replacement keys Programming spare keys You can program your own Integrated Keyhead Transmitters or standard SecuriLock威 coded keys to your vehicle This procedure will program bo...

Page 106: ... and removing the previously programmed coded key insert the new unprogrammed key new key valet key into the ignition 8 Turn the ignition from the 1 off position to the 3 on position Keep the ignition in the 3 on position for at least six seconds 9 Remove the newly programmed coded key from the ignition If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle s engine and will operate...

Page 107: ...three seconds on the remote entry transmitter portion of your IKT the horn will chirp once to let you know that all doors the hood and the trunk are closed If any of these are not closed the horn will chirp twice to warn you that a door the hood or the trunk is still open Press the driver or passenger interior door lock control while the door is open then close the door Press the 7 8 and the 9 0 c...

Page 108: ...river s door to unlock the vehicle a chime will sound and the message center will display TO STOP ALARM START VEHICLE when you open the door and you will have 12 seconds to disarm the alarm system using any of the actions above otherwise the alarm will trigger Pressing the power door unlock control within the 20 second prearmed mode will return the vehicle to a disarmed state Triggering the anti t...

Page 109: ...y become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision Adjustable head restraints Your vehicle is equipped with front row outboard head restraints that are vertically adjustable WARNING To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in and or operate the vehicle until the head restraint is placed in its proper position The drive...

Page 110: ...raint Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head For occupants of extremely tall stature adjust the head restraint to its full up position WARNING The adjustable head restraint is a safety device Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is...

Page 111: ...djustable head restraint do the following 1 Insert the two stems into the guide sleeve collars 2 Push the head restraint down until it locks Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head For occupants of extremely tall stature adjust the head restraint to its full up position S...

Page 112: ... the seat cushion Turn to adjust lumbar support Adjusting the front manual seat if equipped WARNING Never adjust the driver s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving WARNING Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips Lift handle to move seat forward or backward Seating and Safety Restraints 112 2010 Fusion fsn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fu...

Page 113: ...he seat as far back as possible 2 Push the head restraint release button and move the head restraint fully down 3 Pull up on the recliner handle located on the outboard side of the seat 4 Without releasing the handle push the back of the seat forward until flat 5 Move the seat as far forward as possible WARNING Cover sharp edges on the load to help prevent injury to occupants Secure the load to he...

Page 114: ... of a collision WARNING Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the front passenger sensing system resulting in serious injury or death in a crash Always sit upright against your seatback with your feet on the floor WARNING To reduce the risk of possible serious injury Do not hang objects off sea...

Page 115: ... Move the control in the direction of the arrows to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion Press the control in the direction of the arrows to move the seat forward backward up or down Power recline if equipped Press the control to recline the seatback forward or rearward Seating and Safety Restraints 115 2010 Fusion fsn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 116: ...may cause serious personal injury Note Do not do the following Place heavy objects on the seat Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the seat Allow the seat to dry thoroughly The heated seats will only function when the ignition is in the on position To operate the heated seats DATC systems Press the control located on the climate control system panel once to activate ...

Page 117: ...n and or operate the vehicle until the head restraint is placed in its proper position The driver should never adjust the head restraint while the vehicle is in motion The adjustable head restraints consist of a trimmed energy absorbing foam and structure 1 two steel stems 2 a guide sleeve adjust release button 3 and a guide sleeve with a pin hole for removing the head restraint 4 2 1 4 3 2 Seatin...

Page 118: ... restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head For occupants of extremely tall stature adjust the head restraint to its full up position WARNING The adjustable head restraint is a safety device Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is occupied Seating and Safety R...

Page 119: ...ert and push a tool such as a large paper clip into the pin hole located on the side of the guide sleeve and press the adjust release button then pull the head restraint upward 3 Store the head restraint in a secure location such as the trunk of the vehicle Seating and Safety Restraints 119 2010 Fusion fsn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 120: ...r head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head For occupants of extremely tall stature adjust the head restraint to its full up position WARNING To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash head restraints must be installed properly Split folding rear seatbacks One or both rear seatbacks can be folded down to provide additional cargo space Seating and Safety Res...

Page 121: ... trapped behind the seatback After returning the seatback to its original position pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision Make sure that the safety belt for the rear center passenger is properly routed over the rear seatback Seating and Safety Restraints 121 2010 Fusion fsn Owners Guide 2nd Printing...

Page 122: ...a variety of frontal crash situations Your vehicle s Personal Safety System consists of Driver and passenger dual stage airbag supplemental restraints Front outboard safety belts with pretensioners energy management retractors first row only and safety belt usage sensors Driver s seat position sensor Front passenger sensing system Passenger airbag off or pass airbag off indicator lamp Front crash ...

Page 123: ... frontal and near frontal collisions and in side collisions Driver and passenger dual stage airbag supplemental restraints The dual stage airbags offer the capability to tailor the level of airbag inflation energy A lower less forceful energy level is provided for more common moderate severity impacts A higher energy level is used for the most severe impacts Refer to Airbag supplemental restraints...

Page 124: ...nd under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position The front passenger sensing system can automatically turn off the front passenger airbag and passenger seat mounted side airbag The system is designed to help protect small child size occupants from frontal airbag deployments when they are seated or restrained in the front passenger seat contrary to proper child seating or restraint...

Page 125: ...ning light in the instrument cluster or a back up tone to indicate the condition of the system Refer to the Warning lights and chimes section in the Instrument Cluster chapter Routine maintenance of the Personal Safety System is not required The Restraints Control Module RCM monitors its own internal circuits and the circuits for the airbag supplemental restraints crash sensor s safety belt preten...

Page 126: ...riously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly WARNING In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt WARNING Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety belt ...

Page 127: ...ed in the safety belt the combination lap shoulder belt adjusts to your movement However if you brake hard turn hard or if your vehicle receives an impact of 5 mph 8 km h or more the safety belt will become locked and help reduce your forward movement Energy management feature front outboard This vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy management feature at the front seats to help further ...

Page 128: ...mbination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers Automatic locking mode When to use the automatic locking mode In this mode the shoulder belt is automatically pre locked The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt This mode should be used any time a child safe...

Page 129: ...eplaced if either damage or improper operation is noted Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of injury in a collision Unbuckle the combination lap shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive emergency locking mode Safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt height ad...

Page 130: ... seat mounted side airbags and side air curtains and safety belt pretensioners Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended there is an 8 inch 20 cm safety belt extension assembly that can be added part number 611C22 This assembly can be obtained from an authorized dealer Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt Manufacturer ide...

Page 131: ... The Belt Minder威 feature uses information from the front passenger sensing system to determine if a front seat passenger is present and therefore potentially in need of a warning To avoid activating the Belt Minder威 feature for objects placed in the front passenger seat warnings will only be given to large front seat occupants as determined by the front passenger sensing system Both the driver s ...

Page 132: ...ve elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to on The Belt Minder威 feature is activated the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for six seconds every 30 seconds repeating for approximately five minutes or until the safety belts are buckled The driver s or front passenger s safety belt becomes unbuckled for approximately 1 minute while the vehicle is travelin...

Page 133: ...ight as possible this can improve comfort I was in a hurry Prime time for an accident Belt Minder威 reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up Safety belts don t work Safety belts when used properly reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45 in cars and by 60 in light trucks Traffic is light Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single vehicle crashes many when no other vehicles are around Belts...

Page 134: ... seating position the Belt Minder威 is disabled for the current ignition cycle The Belt Minder威 feature will enable during the same ignition cycle if the occupant buckles and remains buckled for approximately 30 seconds Confirmation is not given for the one time disable Deactivating activating the Belt Minder姞 feature The driver and front passenger Belt Minder威 are deactivated activated independent...

Page 135: ...Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off 3 For the seating position being disabled buckle then unbuckle the safety belt nine times at a moderate speed ending in the unbuckled state After Step 3 the safety belt warning light will be turned on for three seconds 4 Within approximately seven seconds of the light turning off buckle then unbuckle the safet...

Page 136: ...on or over the airbag cover may cause those objects to be thrown by the airbag into your face and torso or may result in a failure of the airbag to inflate properly both of which could result in serious injury Important supplemental restraint system precautions Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently and the risk of injury from a deploying airbag is greatest close to the trim covering the airbag m...

Page 137: ...e airbag Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the pedals comfortably Recline the seat slightly one or two degrees from the upright position WARNING Do not put anything on or over the airbag module Placing objects on or over the airbag inflation area may cause those objects to be propelled by the airbag into your face and torso causing serious injury WARNING Do not atte...

Page 138: ...g supplemental restraint system work The safety belt pretensioner and airbag SRS are designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates pretensioner activation and airbag inflation The fact that the pretensioners and airbags did not activate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with ...

Page 139: ...eye injuries or internal injuries particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of airbag deployment Thus it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the airbag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control WARNING Several air bag system components get hot after inflation Do not touch them after in...

Page 140: ... sensing system works with sensors that are part of the front passenger s seat and safety belt The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the front passenger s frontal airbag should be enabled may inflate or disabled will not inflate The front passenger sensing system will disable will not inflate the front passenger s frontal airbag if the front...

Page 141: ...s been installed and the indicator lamp is not lit then turn the vehicle off remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the restraint following the child restraint manufacturer s instructions The front passenger sensing system is designed to enable may inflate the front passenger s frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the front ...

Page 142: ...perly can increase the chance of injury in a crash event For example if an occupant slouches lies down turns sideways sits forward leans forward or sideways or puts one or both feet up the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased WARNING Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the fro...

Page 143: ...passenger feet and knees resting or pushing on the seat The conditions listed above may cause the weight of a properly seated occupant to be incorrectly interpreted by the front passenger sensing system The person in the front passenger seat may appear heavier or lighter due to the conditions described in the list above WARNING To reduce the risk of possible serious injury Do not stow objects in s...

Page 144: ...d If the airbag readiness light remains illuminated this may or may not be a problem due to the front passenger sensing system DO NOT attempt to repair or service the system take your vehicle immediately to an authorized dealer If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to accommodate a person with disabilities contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at the phone number sho...

Page 145: ...over on the side of the seatbacks of the front seats or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying airbag Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision WARNING Do not use accessory seat covers The use of accessory seat covers may prevent the deployment of the side airbags and increase the risk of injury in an accident...

Page 146: ...act collision The side airbags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of the front seats In certain lateral collisions the airbag on the side affected by the collision will be inflated The airbag was designed to inflate between the door panel and occupant to further enhance the protection provided occupants in side impact collisions The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle...

Page 147: ...f the airbag is not required Any difficulty with the system is indicated by one or more of the following The readiness light same light as used for front airbag system will either flash or stay lit The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition is turned to the on position A series of five beeps will be heard The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and light...

Page 148: ...airbag could injure you as it deploys from the seat WARNING Do not attempt to service repair or modify the side air curtain system its fuses the A B or C pillar trim or the headliner on a vehicle containing a side air curtain See your authorized dealer WARNING All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always wear their safety belts even when an inflatable curtain is provided WARNING...

Page 149: ...ployment The same warning light electronic control and diagnostic unit as used for the front airbags Two crash sensors located under the outboard side of the front seats attached near the floor Two crash sensors located at the base of the C pillars above the wheel house Side air curtains and side airbags in combination with safety belts can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a...

Page 150: ... sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates air curtain and seat mounted side airbag inflation The fact that the side air curtain and seat mounted side airbag did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system Rather it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation The side air curtain system is designed to...

Page 151: ...OS Post Crash Alert System The system automatically flashes the turn signal lamps and sounds the horn three times at four second intervals in the event of a serious impact that deploys an airbag front side side curtain or Safety Canopy威 or the safety belt pretensioners The system can be turned off when any one of the following actions are taken by the driver or any other person pressing the hazard...

Page 152: ...ger Safety Technician CPST and consult your pediatrician to make sure your child seat is appropriate for your child and is compatible with and properly installed in the vehicle To locate a child seat fitting station and CPST contact the NHTSA toll free at 1 888 327 4236 or on the internet at http www nhtsa dot gov In Canada check with your local St John Ambulance office for referral to a CPST or f...

Page 153: ...4 feet 9 inches 1 45 meters tall or greater than 80 lb 36 kg or 100 lb 45 kg if recommended by child restraint manufacturer Use a vehicle safety belt having the lap belt snug and low across the hips shoulder belt centered across the shoulder and chest and seatback upright You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the U S and Canada Many states and provinces r...

Page 154: ...e all children age 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position If all children cannot be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating position properly restrain the largest child in the front seat WARNING Always carefully follow the instructions and warnings provided by the manufacturer of any child restraint to determine if the restraint device is appropriate for you...

Page 155: ...properly in a device that is appropriate for their age height and weight All children are shaped differently The child height age and weight thresholds provided are recommendations or the minimum requirements of law The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA provides education and training to ensure that all children ages 0 to 16 are properly restrained in the correct restraint syste...

Page 156: ...ed for the size and weight of the child When installing a child safety seat Review and follow the information presented in the Airbag supplemental restraint system SRS section in this chapter Carefully follow all of the manufacturer s instructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle If you do not install and use the safety seat properly the child may be injured in a sudden stop o...

Page 157: ...nts of the second row seating positions can be removed To remove the head restraint insert and push a tool such as a large paper clip into the pin hole located on the side of the guide sleeve and press the lock release button then pull the head restraint upward Seating and Safety Restraints 157 2010 Fusion fsn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 158: ... order to reduce the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position whenever possible If all children cannot be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating position properly restrain the largest child in the front seat When installing a chil...

Page 159: ... you may block access to certain safety belt buckle assemblies and or LATCH lower anchors rendering those features potentially unusable To avoid risk of injury occupants should only use seating positions where they are able to be properly restrained Perform the following steps when installing the child seat with combination lap shoulder belts Note Although the child seat illustrated is a forward f...

Page 160: ... child seat manufacturer s instructions Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted 4 Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from for that seating position until you hear a snap and feel the latch engage Make sure the tongue is latched securely by pulling on it Seating and Safety Restraints 160 2010 Fusion fsn Owners Guide 2nd Printing US...

Page 161: ...lt Force the seat down with extra weight e g by pressing down or kneeling on the child restraint while pulling up on the shoulder belt in order to force slack from the belt This is necessary to remove the remaining slack that will exist once the additional weight of the child is added to the child restraint It also helps to achieve the proper snugness of the child seat to the vehicle Sometimes a s...

Page 162: ...k and seat cushion meet called the seat bight and one 1 top tether anchor located behind that seating position LATCH compatible child safety seats have two rigid or webbing mounted attachments that connect to the two lower anchors at the LATCH equipped seating positions in your vehicle This type of attachment method eliminates the need to use safety belts to attach the child seat however the safet...

Page 163: ...his chapter Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchors shown WARNING Never attach two child safety seats to the same anchor In a crash one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break causing serious injury or death WARNING Depending on where you secure a child restraint and depending on the child restraint design you may block a...

Page 164: ...ched the top tether strap to the proper top tether anchor do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the vehicle seat cushion when the child is seated in it Keep the tether strap just snug without lifting the front of the child seat Keeping the child seat just touching the vehicle seat gives the best protection in a severe crash Each time you use the safety seat check that t...

Page 165: ...anchor symbol shown with title The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions shown from top view Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as shown The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor Once the child safety seat has been installed using either the safety belt the lower anchors of the LATCH sy...

Page 166: ...traint manufacturer recommends its use Ford also recommends its use Child booster seats The belt positioning booster booster seat is used to improve the fit of the vehicle safety belt Children outgrow a typical child seat e g convertible or toddler seat when they weigh about 40 lb 18 kg and are around four 4 years of age Consult your child safety seat owner guide for the weight height and age limi...

Page 167: ...ion may help provide a good shoulder belt fit When children should use booster seats Children need to use booster seats from the time they outgrow the toddler seat until they are big enough for the vehicle seat and lap shoulder belt to fit properly Generally this is when they reach a height of at least 4 feet 9 inches 1 45 meters tall around age eight to age twelve and between 40 lb 18 kg and 80 l...

Page 168: ...backless booster seat may place your child s head as measured at the tops of the ears above the top of the seat In this case move the backless booster to another seating position with a higher seat back or head restraint and lap shoulder belts or consider using a high back booster seat High back booster seats If with a backless booster seat you cannot find a seating position that adequately suppor...

Page 169: ... seat placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition Do not introduce any item thicker than this under the booster seat Check with the booster seat manufacturer s instructions The importance of shoulder belts Using a booster without a shoulder belt increases the risk of a child s head hitting a hard surface in a collision For this reason y...

Page 170: ...ld safety seat LATCH and tether anchors and attaching hardware should be inspected after a collision Refer to the child restraint manufacturer s instructions for additional inspection and maintenance information specific to the child restraint Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced However if the collision was minor and ...

Page 171: ...quires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 11 2 times as well on the government course as a tir...

Page 172: ...erloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure TIRES Tires are designed to give many thousands of miles of service but they must be maintained in order to get the maximum benefit from them Glossary of tire terminology Tire label A label showing the OE Original Equipment tire sizes recommended inflati...

Page 173: ...support wheel for a tire or a tire and tube assembly upon which the tire beads are seated INFLATING YOUR TIRES Safe operation of your vehicle requires that your tires are properly inflated Remember that a tire can lose up to half of its air pressure without appearing flat Every day before you drive check your tires If one looks lower than the others use a tire gauge to check pressure of all tires ...

Page 174: ... at which the maximum load can be carried by the tire This pressure is normally higher than the manufacturer s recommended cold inflation pressure which can be found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label which is located on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door The cold inflation pressure should never be set lower than the recommended pressure on the Safety Compliance ...

Page 175: ...eel information section for description Store and maintain at the higher of the front and rear inflation pressure as shown on the Tire Label 6 Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other objects embedded that could poke a hole in the tire and cause an air leak 7 Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges cuts or bulges TIRE CARE Inspecting your tires and wheel val...

Page 176: ...as bulges in the tread or sidewalls cracks in the tread groove and separation in the tread or sidewall If damage is observed or suspected have the tire inspected by a tire professional Tires can be damaged during off road use so inspection after off road use is also recommended WARNING Age Tires degrade over time depending on many factors such as weather storage conditions and conditions of use lo...

Page 177: ...e replacement requirements Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe ride and handling capability WARNING Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size load index speed rating and type such as P metric versus LT metric or all season versus all terrain as those originally provided by Ford The recommended tire and wheel size may be found on either the Safety Compl...

Page 178: ...ting Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with the person inflating standing at a minimum of 12 ft 3 66 m away from the tire wheel assembly Important Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are replaced on your vehicle It is recommended that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be replaced as a pair The tire pressure sensors mounted in the whee...

Page 179: ...are tire and wheel If you cannot detect a cause have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires If your vehicle seems to pull to one side when you re driving the wheels may be out of alignmen...

Page 180: ...rom the road tires and wheels If you have a dissimilar spare tire wheel it is intended for temporary use only and should not be used in a tire rotation Note After having your tires rotated inflation pressure must be checked and adjusted to the vehicle requirements INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL Both U S and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to place standardized inf...

Page 181: ...dicates a radial type tire 5 15 Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches If you change your wheel size you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter 6 95 Indicates the tire s load index It is an index that relates to how much weight a tire can carry You may find this information in your Owner s Guide If not contact a local tire dealer Note You may not find this informati...

Page 182: ...r numbers represent the week and year the tire was built For example the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 1997 After 2000 the numbers go to four digits For example 2501 means the 25th week of 2001 The numbers in between are identification codes used for traceability This information is used to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall 9 M S or M S Mud and Snow or AT All Terrain or AS A...

Page 183: ...representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel 13 Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure Indicates the tire manufacturers maximum permissible pressure and or the pressure at which the maximum load can be carried by the tire This pressure is normally higher than the ma...

Page 184: ...ks 2 Load Range Load Inflation Limits Indicates the tire s load carrying capabilities and its inflation limits 3 Maximum Load Dual lb kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a dual defined as four tires on the rear axle a total of six or more tires on the vehicle 4 Maximum Load Single lb kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maximum load and tire pressur...

Page 185: ... In general the larger the number the wider the tire 3 80 Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire s ratio of height to width Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall 4 D Indicates a diagonal type tire R Indicates a radial type tire 5 16 Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches If you change your wheel size you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter Loc...

Page 186: ...PMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combi...

Page 187: ...to properly maintain your tire pressure could increase the risk of tire failure loss of control vehicle rollover and personal injury Changing tires with TPMS Each road tire is equipped with a tire pressure sensor located inside the tire wheel cavity The pressure sensor is attached to the valve stem The pressure sensor is covered by the tire and is not visible unless the tire is removed Care must b...

Page 188: ...FF your tire pressure still needs to be checked Visit www checkmytires org for additional information When your temporary spare tire is installed When one of your road tires needs to be replaced with the temporary spare the TPMS system will continue to identify an issue to remind you that the damaged road wheel tire needs to be repaired and put back on your vehicle To restore the full functionalit...

Page 189: ... After inflating your tires to the manufacturer s recommended inflation pressure as shown on the Tire Label located on the edge of driver s door or the B Pillar the vehicle must be driven for at least two minutes over 20 mph 32 km h before the light will turn OFF Spare tire in use Your temporary spare tire is in use Repair the damaged road wheel tire and reinstall it on the vehicle to restore syst...

Page 190: ...mperature affects your tire pressure The Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS monitors tire pressure in each pneumatic tire While driving in a normal manner a typical passenger tire inflation pressure may increase approximately 2 to 4 psi 14 to 28 kPa from a cold start situation If the vehicle is stationary over night with the outside temperature significantly lower than the daytime temperature th...

Page 191: ...05 60R16 equipped vehicles SAE class S chains or other conventional link chains may cause damage to the vehicles wheel house and or body Do not install tire chains cables or optional traction devices on the rear tires This could cause damage to the vehicle s wheel house or body Do not use tire chains cables or optional traction devices with optional P225 50R17 or P225 45R18 tires Install cable cha...

Page 192: ...on the Tire Label on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door vehicles exported outside the US and Canada may not have a Tire Label Look for THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX kg OR XXX lb for maximum payload The payload listed on the Tire Label is the maximum payload for the vehicle as built by the assembly plant If any aftermarket or authorized dealer install...

Page 193: ...e Base Curb Weight including cargo and optional equipment GAW Gross Axle Weight is the total weight placed on each axle front and rear including vehicle curb weight and all payload Tires Wheels and Loading 193 2010 Fusion fsn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 194: ...t never exceed its GAWR GVW Gross Vehicle Weight is the Vehicle Curb Weight cargo passengers GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle including all options equipment passengers and cargo The GVWR is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door The GVW must never exceed the GVWR Tires ...

Page 195: ...andard vehicle handling or performance engine transmission and or structural damage serious damage to the vehicle loss of control and personal injury WARNING Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the Safety Compliance Certification Label Tires Wheels and Loading 195 2010 Fusion fsn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 196: ...l be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 lb In metric units 635 340 5 x 68 295 kg 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 The following gives you a few examples on how...

Page 197: ...d your friend home In metric units the calculation would be 635 kg 2 x 99 kg 9 x 45 kg 635 198 405 32 kg The above calculations also assume that the loads are positioned in your vehicle in a manner that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle on the Safety Compliance Certification Label found on the edge of the driver s door TRAILER TOWING WARNIN...

Page 198: ...ansmission vehicles start the engine and allow it to run for five minutes at the beginning of each day and every six hours thereafter With the engine running and your foot on the brake shift into D Drive and then into R Reverse before shifting back into N Neutral All Wheel Drive AWD 3 0L vehicles Tow your All Wheel Drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or with all four wheels off the gr...

Page 199: ...ith the front drive wheels on the ground or transmission damage may occur It is recommended to tow your vehicle with the front drive wheels on a dolly or with all four 4 wheels off the ground on a car hauling trailer In case of roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle please refer to the Wrecker towing section in the Roadside Emergencies chapter All Wheel Drive AWD 3 5L vehicles Do not tow your ...

Page 200: ...e the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the engine For more information on starting the vehicle refer to Starting the engine in this chapter To avoid potential transmission damage at extremely cold temperatures below 20 F 30 C it is recommended that the vehicle be warmed up to normal operating temperature before driving at highway speeds above 50 mph 80 km h Normal operating temperatur...

Page 201: ...tant safety precautions When the engine starts the idle RPM runs faster to warm the engine If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically have the vehicle checked Before starting the vehicle 1 Make sure all vehicle occupants buckle their safety belts For more information on safety belts and their proper usage refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter 2 Make sure the headlamps a...

Page 202: ...s set Push the clutch pedal to the floor 3 Turn the key to 3 on without turning the key to 4 start Some warning lights will briefly illuminate See Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights Driving 202 2010 Fusion fsn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 203: ...conds and try Step 2 again If the engine still fails to start press the accelerator to the floor and try Step 2 again keeping the accelerator on the floor until the engine begins to accelerate above cranking speeds this will allow the engine to crank with the fuel shut off in case the engine is flooded with fuel Guarding against exhaust fumes Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes Take precau...

Page 204: ...tion CSA Use only an extension cord that can be used outdoors in cold temperatures and is clearly marked Suitable for Use with Outdoor Appliances Never use an indoor extension cord outdoors it could result in an electric shock or fire hazard Use a 16 gauge outdoor extension cord minimum Use as short an extension cord as possible Do not use multiple extension cords Instead use one extension cord wh...

Page 205: ...f energy per hour of use Your factory installed block heater system does not have a thermostat however maximum temperature is attained after approximately three hours of operation Block heater operation longer than three hours will not improve system performance and will unnecessarily use additional electricity Make sure system is unplugged and properly stowed before driving the vehicle While not ...

Page 206: ...tarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on If the light does not illuminate during start up remains on or flashes the ABS may be disabled and may need to be serviced Even when the ABS is disabled and the ABS light is on normal braking is still effective If your BRAKE warning lamp illuminates with the parking brake released have your brake system serviced immediately Using ABS When hard brak...

Page 207: ...RAC姞 STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM WARNING Vehicle modifications involving braking system aftermarket roof racks suspension steering system tire construction and or wheel tire size may change the handling characteristics of the vehicle and may adversely affect the performance of the AdvanceTrac威 system In addition installing any stereo loudspeakers may interfere with and adversely affect the Advanc...

Page 208: ...rized dealer immediately Your vehicle is equipped with the AdvanceTrac威 system The AdvanceTrac威 system provides the following stability enhancement features for certain driving situations Traction Control System TCS which functions to help avoid drive wheel spin and loss of traction Electronic Stability Control ESC which functions to help avoid skids or lateral slides The AdvanceTrac威 system autom...

Page 209: ... when driving on slippery and or hilly road surfaces by detecting and controlling wheel spin Excessive wheel spin is controlled in two ways which may work separately or in tandem engine traction control and brake traction control Engine traction control works to limit drive wheel spin by momentarily reducing engine power Brake traction control works to limit wheel spin by momentarily applying the ...

Page 210: ... a snow covered side street or vice versa Entering a paved road from a gravel road or vice versa Cornering while towing a heavily loaded trailer refer to Trailer towing in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter Switching Off AdvanceTrac威 If the vehicle is stuck in snow mud or sand and seems to lose engine power switching off certain features of the AdvanceTrac威 system may be beneficial because the w...

Page 211: ...e driving or if the ignition is turned off you can steer the vehicle manually but it takes more effort Extreme continuous steering may increase the effort it takes for you to steer This occurs to prevent internal overheating and permanent damage to your steering system If this should occur you will neither lose the ability to steer the vehicle manually nor will it cause permanent damage Typical st...

Page 212: ...er as soon as possible 3 5L V6 Duratec威 engine Your vehicle is equipped with a hydraulic steering system To help prevent damage to the power steering system never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points until it stops for more than a few seconds when the engine is running If the power steering system breaks down or if the engine is turned off you can steer the vehicle manually but i...

Page 213: ...nless the brake pedal is pressed If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P Park with ignition in the on position and the brake pedal pressed it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle s brake lamps are not operating properly Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter If the fuse is not blown and the brake lamps are working properly the following procedure will all...

Page 214: ...on to the off position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle WARNING If the parking brake is fully released but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated the brakes may not be working properly See your authorized dealer AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6 speed automatic transmission equipped with a 2 5L I4 engine if equipped Your vehicle h...

Page 215: ...hicle will move backward Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R Reverse N Neutral With the gearshift lever in N Neutral the vehicle can be started and is free to roll Hold the brake pedal down while in this position D Drive The normal driving position for the best fuel economy Transmission operates in gears one through six L Low This position Provides increased engine bra...

Page 216: ...cks the transmission and prevents the front wheels from turning To put your vehicle in gear Press the brake pedal Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear To put your vehicle in P Park Come to a complete stop Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P Park WARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P Park Switch the ignition off and remove t...

Page 217: ...gh five The overdrive cancel and grade assist lamp in the instrument cluster is illuminated 2 Grade assist Improves driving experience in hilly terrain or mountainous areas by providing additional grade engine braking and extends lower gear operation on uphill climbs Provides additional engine braking through the automatic transmission shift strategy which reacts to vehicle inputs vehicle accelera...

Page 218: ...Shift Automatic transmission SST gearshift lever This vehicle is equipped with a SelectShift Automatic transmission SST gearshift lever SST is an automatic transmission with the ability for the driver to change gears up or down without a clutch as desired By moving the gearshift lever from drive position D to the right into Manual M you now have control of selecting the gear you desire Initially w...

Page 219: ... you it will still allow you to downshift at any time as long as the SST determines that the engine will not be damaged from over revving The SST will not automatically upshift even if the engine is approaching the RPM limit It must be shifted manually by moving the gearshift lever back toward and releasing Engine damage may occur if excessive engine revving is held without shifting If your vehicl...

Page 220: ...clutch pedal while slowly pressing on the accelerator During each shift the clutch pedal must be fully pressed to the floor Make sure the floor mat is properly positioned so it doesn t interfere with the full extension of the clutch pedal Failure to fully press the clutch pedal to the floor may cause increased shift efforts prematurely wear transmission components or damage the transmission Do not...

Page 221: ...ved to R Reverse by pushing the knob down before shifting to reverse This is a lockout feature which protects the transmission from accidentally engaging R Reverse when intending to select 1 First 3 Shift into R Reverse by pushing the gearshift knob down then moving the lever fully to the left then forward If R Reverse is not fully engaged press the clutch pedal down and return the gearshift to th...

Page 222: ...cts when moving in reverse on a flat surface at parking speeds Inclement weather may also affect the function of the RSS this may include reduced performance or a false activation WARNING To help avoid personal injury always use caution when in R Reverse and when using the RSS WARNING This system is not designed to prevent contact with small or moving objects The system is designed to provide a wa...

Page 223: ...ll be reduced to a predetermined level After the warning goes away the radio will return to the previous value The RSS automatically turns on when the gearshift lever is placed in R Reverse and the ignition is on A control in the message center allows the driver to disable the system Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information Keep the RSS sensors located on the ...

Page 224: ...from the green zone to the yellow or red zones Use the side mirrors and rearview mirror to get better coverage on both sides and rear of the vehicle Image delay if displayed through the rear view mirror When shifting out of R Reverse and into any other gear the image in the rearview mirror will remain on for a few seconds before it shuts off to assist in parking or trailer hookup Image delay if di...

Page 225: ...your reaction time to stop the vehicle WARNING Do not use the camera system with the trunk open If the back end of the vehicle is hit or damaged then check with your authorized dealer to have your rear video system checked for proper coverage and operation Night time and dark area use At night time or in dark areas the camera system relies on the reverse lamp lighting to produce an image Therefore...

Page 226: ... replacement for using the side and rear view mirrors and looking over your shoulder before changing lanes BLIS威 is not a replacement for careful driving and only an assist The BLIS威 has an yellow indicator also referred to as the alert located in the left and right exterior mirrors When the vehicle is started the BLIS威 automatically illuminates both indicators for several seconds indicating the s...

Page 227: ...n signal is activated BLIS威 detection limitations Due to the nature of radar technology there may be certain instances where vehicles entering and exiting the blind spot zones may not be detected Below is a list of circumstances that may cause non detection Debris build up on the rear quarter panel fascias Certain maneuvering of vehicles entering and exiting the blind zone Vehicles passing through...

Page 228: ...etecting vehicles in the blind zones The system will not detect infrastructure pedestrians or bicyclists WARNING To help avoid personal injury NEVER use the CTA system as a replacement for using the side and rear view mirrors and looking over your shoulder before backing out of a parking space CTA is not a replacement for careful driving and only an assist The CTA system detects vehicles approachi...

Page 229: ...ucted by an adjacently parked vehicle or object Approaching vehicles passing at speeds greater than 15 mph 24 km h Severe weather conditions Driving in reverse faster than 3 mph 5 km h Backing out of an angled parking spot CTA False Alerts Due to the nature of radar technology there may be certain instances when the BLIS威 will alert with no object present when backing up This is known as a false a...

Page 230: ... center will display BLIND SPOT DISABLED and or CTA DISABLED BLIS威 CTA fault operation If the BLIS威 CTA senses a fault on either the left or right sensor the BLIS威 alert indicator will go ON and remain ON and the message center will display BLIND SPOT SYSTEM FAULT or CROSS TRAFFIC SYSTEM FAULT For faults that may cause the associated left or right alert indicator not to illuminate only the message...

Page 231: ...an the fascia area in front of the radar either left or right side or remove obstruction The surface of the left or right radar is not dirty or obstructed Drive normally in traffic for a few minutes to allow the radar to detect that it is no longer blocked Note the vehicle must be in D Drive and a few vehicles must pass so that the BLIS威 can clear a blocked state Heavy rainfall or heavy snowfall i...

Page 232: ...ver be used A dissimilar spare tire size other than the spare tire provided or major dissimilar tire sizes between the front and rear axles could cause the AWD system to stop functioning and default to front wheel drive Note Your AWD vehicle is not intended for off road use The AWD feature gives your vehicle some limited off road capabilities in which driving surfaces are relatively level obstruct...

Page 233: ...an attempt a sudden return to the pavement which could cause the vehicle to slide sideways out of control or rollover Remember your safety and the safety of others should be your primary concern If your vehicle gets stuck If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears stopping between shifts in a steady pattern Press lightly on the acce...

Page 234: ...avel In the event of an emergency stop avoid skidding the tires and do not attempt any sharp steering wheel movements If the vehicle goes from one type of surface to another i e from concrete to gravel there will be a change in the way the vehicle responds to a maneuver steering acceleration or braking Again avoid these abrupt inputs AWD Systems if equipped AWD uses all four wheels to power the ve...

Page 235: ...er sand apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your wheels If the vehicle does slide steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the vehicle If the engine transmission AWD System components or axles are submerged in water their fluids should be checked and changed if necessary Driving through deep water may damage the engine or transmission If the front or rear axle is...

Page 236: ...the wheels to climb the hill Too much power will cause the tires to slip spin or lose traction resulting in loss of vehicle control Descend a hill in the same gear you would use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating Do not descend in neutral instead disengage overdrive or manually shift to a lower gear When descending a steep hill avoid sudden hard braking...

Page 237: ...e vehicle slides while cornering steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the vehicle Maintenance and Modifications The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been designed and tested to provide predictable performance whether loaded or empty and durable load carrying capability For this reason Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that you do not make modific...

Page 238: ... may be limited Also water may enter your engine s air intake and severely damage your engine or your vehicle may stall Driving through deep water where the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause internal transmission damage Once through the water always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal Wet br...

Page 239: ...gallons 7 5L of gasoline or 5 0 gallons 18 9L of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle Fuel delivery service is limited to two no charge occurrences within a 12 month period winch out available within 100 feet 30 5 meters of a paved or county maintained road no recoveries towing Ford Mercury Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles 56 km of the disablement location or to ...

Page 240: ...ard is found in the Owner Guide portfolio in the glove compartment In Canada the card is found in the Customer Information Guide in the glove compartment U S Ford Mercury and Lincoln vehicle customers who require Roadside Assistance call 1 800 241 3673 Canadian customers who require roadside assistance call 1 800 665 2006 If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself Ford Motor Company w...

Page 241: ...This device stops the electric fuel pump from sending fuel to the engine when your vehicle has had a substantial jolt After an accident if the engine cranks but does not start this switch may have been activated The fuel pump shut off switch is located in the front passenger footwell area in the right upper corner To reset the switch 1 Turn the ignition to the off position 2 Check the fuel system ...

Page 242: ...e additional attempt WARNING Failure to inspect and if necessary repair fuel leaks after a collision may increase the risk of fire and serious injury Ford Motor Company recommends that the fuel system be inspected by an authorized dealer after any collision FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the vehicle are not working a fuse may have blown Blown fuses are identified by a broken wi...

Page 243: ...e 25A Natural Natural 30A Green Green Green Pink Pink 40A Orange Green Green 50A Red Red Red 60A Blue Yellow Yellow 70A Tan Brown 80A Natural Black Black Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located below and to the left of the steering wheel by the brake pedal Remove the panel cover to access the fuses To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover Roadsi...

Page 244: ... Center high mounted stop lamp 3 15A Not used Spare 4 30A Not used Spare 5 10A Keypad illumination Brake shift interlock 6 20A Turn signal lamps Stop lamps 7 10A Low beam headlamps left 8 10A Low beam headlamps right 9 15A Courtesy lamps 10 15A Backlighting Puddle lamps Roadside Emergencies 244 2010 Fusion fsn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 245: ...diagnostic connector 21 15A Fog lamps 22 15A Front sidemarker lamps Park lamps License plate lamp 23 15A High beam headlamps 24 20A Horn 25 10A Demand lamps power saver relay 26 10A Instrument cluster battery power 27 20A Ignition switch 28 5A Radio crank sense circuit 29 5A Instrument cluster ignition power 30 5A Not used Spare 31 10A Not used Spare 32 10A Restraint control module 33 10A Not used...

Page 246: ... 5A Occupant classification sensor OCS module Passenger airbag off lamp 47 30A Circuit Breaker Power windows 48 Delayed accessory relay Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment The power distribution box contains high current fuses that protect your vehicle s main electrical systems from overloads WARNING Always disconnect the battery before servicing ...

Page 247: ...ng Protected Circuits 1 50A Electronic power assist steering B 2 50A Electronic power assist steering B 3 40A Powertrain control module PCM relay 57 power 4 Not used 5 30A Starter motor relay 55 power 6 40A Rear defrost relay 53 power 7 Not used 8 40A Anti lock brake system ABS pump 9 20A Wiper washer 10 30A ABS valve 11 Not used Roadside Emergencies 247 2010 Fusion fsn Owners Guide 2nd Printing U...

Page 248: ...25 10A A C clutch relay 43 power 26 Not used 27 Not used 28 60A Cooling fan motor 2 5L 3 0L 80A Cooling fan motor 3 5L 29 20A Front power point 30 30A Fuel relay relay 54 power 31 30A Passenger power seat 32 30A Driver power seat 33 20A Moon roof motor power feed 34 Not used 35 40A Front A C blower motor relay 52 power 36 1A Diode Fuel pump 37 1A Diode One touch start 38 10A Heated side mirrors 39...

Page 249: ... relay Fuel relay 55 Full ISO relay Starter relay 56 Not used 57 Full ISO relay PCM relay 58 Not used Cartridge Fuses Mini Fuses CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving do not apply the brake heavily Instead gradually decrease your speed Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road Note The tire pressure monitoring system TPMS indicator lig...

Page 250: ...eased risk of loss of vehicle control injury or death If you have a dissimilar spare tire wheel then it is intended for temporary use only This means that if you need to use it you should replace it as soon as possible with a road tire wheel that is the same size and type as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by Ford If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged it should b...

Page 251: ...ing at curbs Winter weather driving capability Wet weather driving capability 3 Full size dissimilar spare without label on wheel When driving with the full size dissimilar spare tire wheel do not Exceed 70 mph 113 km h Use more than one dissimilar spare tire wheel at a time Use commercial car washing equipment Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire wheel The usag...

Page 252: ...ctivate the hazard flashers 2 Place the gearshift lever in P Park automatic transmission or R Reverse manual transmission and turn the engine off Removing the spare tire and jack 1 Remove the carpeted load floor panel located in the rear of the vehicle and remove the lug wrench and long bolt from the tool bag 2 Remove the bolt securing the spare tire using the lug wrench then lift and remove the s...

Page 253: ...lose to moving traffic Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel Note Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked 1 Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire For example if the left front tire is flat block the right rear wheel 2 Remove the center ornament if equipp...

Page 254: ...ine when your vehicle is on the jack The jack is only meant for changing the tire 4 Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench 5 Replace the flat tire with the spare tire making sure the valve stem is facing outward Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered If you are using the temporary tire the lug nut washers will ...

Page 255: ...use the long bolt When storing the temporary spare tire replace the cover plate and use the short bolt 5 Secure the bolt using the lug wrench 6 Insert the lug wrench and bolt in the tool bag and place over the jack 7 Replace the carpeted load floor panel WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles 800 km after any wheel disturbance tire rotation ...

Page 256: ...a dime 1 square cm sized glob of grease around the wheel pilot surface 1 with end of finger DO NOT apply grease to lugnut stud holes or wheel to brake surfaces RUNNING OUT OF FUEL If you have run out of fuel and need to refill the vehicle with a portable fuel container see Running out of fuel in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for proper fuel filling method using a portable fuel contain...

Page 257: ...This operation is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission Over time the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation 1 Use only a 12 volt supply to start your vehicle 2 Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could damage the vehicle s electrical system 3 Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled ...

Page 258: ...of the discharged battery Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Connect the other end of the positive cable to the positive terminal of the assisting battery Roadside Emergencies 258 2010 Fusion fsn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 259: ...tive cable to fuel lines engine rocker covers the intake manifold or electrical components as grounding points WARNING Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative terminal of the battery to be jumped A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery 5 Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades belts moving parts of both engines or any fuel delivery system par...

Page 260: ...fore disconnecting the jumper cables Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected 1 Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Remove the jumper cable on the negative connection of the booster vehicle s battery Roadside Emergencies 260 201...

Page 261: ...cable from the positive terminal of the disabled vehicle s battery After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions Roadside Emergencies 261 2010 Fusion fsn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 262: ...means or incorrectly vehicle damage may occur If your vehicle is to be towed using wheel lift equipment the non lifted wheels must be placed on a dolly to prevent damage to the vehicle Place a rag on top of the hoist cable below the fascia when loading or unloading a vehicle on a flatbed wrecker to prevent surface damage to the fascia Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized ...

Page 263: ...s on the ground under the following conditions Vehicle is facing forward so that it is being towed in a forward direction Place the transmission in N Neutral Refer to Brake shift interlock in the Driving chapter for specific instructions if you cannot move the gear shift lever into N Neutral Maximum speed is not to exceed 35 mph 56 km h Maximum distance is 50 miles 80 km Roadside Emergencies 263 2...

Page 264: ...le to the authorized dealer Repairs will be made using Ford or Motorcraft威 parts or remanufactured or other parts that are authorized by Ford Away from home If you are away from home when your vehicle needs service contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center or use the online resources listed below to find the nearest authorized dealer In the United States Mailing address Ford Motor Company Cust...

Page 265: ... 2 If your inquiry or concern remains unresolved contact the Sales Manager Service Manager or Customer Relations Manager 3 If you require assistance or clarification on Ford Motor Company policies please contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center In order to help you serve you better please have the following information available when contacting a Customer Relationship Center Vehicle Identific...

Page 266: ...a reasonable allowance for consumer use The consumer has the right to choose whether to receive a refund or replacement vehicle California Civil Code Section 1793 22 b presumes that the manufacturer has had a reasonable number of attempts to conform the vehicle to its applicable express warranties if within the first 18 months of ownership of a new vehicle or the first 18 000 miles 29 000 km which...

Page 267: ...sion as well Disputes submitted to the BBB AUTO LINE program are usually decided within forty days after you file your claim with the BBB BBB AUTO LINE Application Using the information provided below please call or write to request a program application You will be asked for your name and address general information about your new vehicle information about your warranty concerns and any steps you...

Page 268: ...isputes CAMVAP decisions are fast fair and final as the arbitrator s award is binding both to you and Ford of Canada CAMVAP services are available in all territories and provinces For more information without charge or obligation call your CAMVAP Provincial Administrator directly at 1 800 207 0685 GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U S AND CANADA Before exporting your vehicle to a foreign country cont...

Page 269: ...r vehicle identification number VIN and new address with Ford Motor Company Export Operations Customers in the U S should call 1 800 392 3673 ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER S LITERATURE To order the publications in this portfolio contact Helm Incorporated at HELM INCORPORATED P O Box 07150 Detroit Michigan 48207 Or to order a free publication catalog call toll free 1 800 782 4356 Monday Friday 8 00 a m...

Page 270: ...d in individual problems between you your dealer or Ford Motor Company To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator 1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http www safercar gov REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS ...

Page 271: ...ntwork and trim over time Use Motorcraft威 Bug and Tar Remover ZC 42 which is available from your authorized dealer Remove any exterior accessories such as antennas before entering a car wash Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any painted surface if these substances come in contact with your vehicle wash off as soon as possible Exterior chrome Wash the vehicle first using cool or lukew...

Page 272: ...e instructions before using the products ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paint finish In order to maintain their shine Clean weekly with Motorcraft威 Wheel and Tire Cleaner ZC 37 A which is available from your authorized dealer Heavy dirt and brake dust accumulation may require agitation with a sponge Rinse thoroughly with a strong strea...

Page 273: ...engine components Spray Motorcraft威 Engine Shampoo and Degreaser ZC 20 on all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean In Canada use Motorcraft威 Engine Shampoo CXC 66 A Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running water in the running engine may cause internal damage Never wash or rinse any ignition coil...

Page 274: ...ducts to clean plastic parts These products are available from your authorized dealer For routine cleaning use Motorcraft威 Detail Wash ZC 3 A If tar or grease spots are present use Motorcraft威 Bug and Tar Remover ZC 42 Cleaning 274 2010 Fusion fsn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 275: ...e wiper blades when they appear worn or do not function properly Do not use abrasives as they may cause scratches Do not use fuel kerosene or paint thinner to clean any parts If you cannot remove those streaks after cleaning with the glass cleaner or if the wipers chatter and move in a jerky motion clean the outer surface of the windshield and the wiper blades using a sponge or soft cloth with a n...

Page 276: ... 3 If necessary apply more soap and water solution or cleaning product to a clean white cotton cloth and press the cloth onto the soiled area allow this to set at room temperature for 30 minutes 4 Remove the soaked cloth and if it is not soiled badly use this cloth to clean the area by using a rubbing motion for 60 seconds 5 Following this wipe area dry with a clean white cotton cloth INTERIOR For...

Page 277: ... Dry the area with a soft cloth If the leather cannot be completely cleaned using a mild soap and water solution the leather may be cleaned using a commercially available cleaning product designed for automotive leather Do not use household cleaning products alcohol solutions solvents or cleaners intended for rubber vinyl and plastics or oil petroleum based leather conditioners These products may ...

Page 278: ...r ZC 15 Motorcraft威 Custom Clear Coat Polish ZC 8 A Motorcraft威 Detail Wash ZC 3 A Motorcraft威 Dusting Cloth ZC 24 Motorcraft威 Engine Shampoo and Degreaser U S only ZC 20 Motorcraft威 Engine Shampoo Canada only CXC 66 A Motorcraft威 Multi Purpose Cleaner Canada only CXC 101 Motorcraft威 Premium Glass Cleaner Canada only CXC 100 Motorcraft威 Premium Liquid Wax ZC 53 A Motorcraft威 Premium Windshield Was...

Page 279: ...ING YOUR VEHICLE 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 Automatic transmission 1 Set the parking b...

Page 280: ... or personal burn injuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running OPENING THE HOOD 1 Inside the vehicle pull the hood release handle located under the bottom of the instrument panel near the steering column 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front center of the hood 3 Lift the ho...

Page 281: ...ap 3 Engine oil dipstick 4 Brake Clutch fluid reservoir 5 Transmission fluid dipstick automatic transmission only 6 Battery 7 Power distribution box 8 Air filter assembly 9 Coolant bleed valve 10 Windshield washer fluid reservoir Maintenance and Specifications 281 2010 Fusion fsn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 282: ...id dipstick automatic transmission only 4 Battery 5 Power distribution box 6 Air filter assembly 7 Coolant bleed valve 8 Engine oil dipstick 9 Engine oil filler cap 10 Windshield washer fluid reservoir Maintenance and Specifications 282 2010 Fusion fsn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 283: ...k 3 Brake fluid reservoir 4 Battery 5 Power distribution box 6 Air filter assembly 7 Engine oil dipstick 8 Engine oil filler cap 9 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 10 Engine coolant reservoir Maintenance and Specifications 283 2010 Fusion fsn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 284: ...nish wiper blades or washer system WARNING If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40 F 5 C use washer fluid with antifreeze protection Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in impaired windshield vision and increase the risk of injury or accident Note Do not put washer fluid in the engine coolant reservoir Washer fluid placed in the cooling ...

Page 285: ...ng the engine oil Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil 1 Make sure the vehicle is on level ground 2 Turn the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil pan 3 Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P Park automatic transmissions or 1 First manual transmissions 4 Open the hood Pro...

Page 286: ... 3 0L V6 engine 3 5L V6 engine 6 Wipe the dipstick clean Insert the dipstick fully then remove it again Maintenance and Specifications 286 2010 Fusion fsn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 287: ...3 0L 3 5L V6 engines If the oil level is within this range the oil level is acceptable DO NOT ADD OIL 2 5L I4 engine 3 0L 3 5L V6 engines If the oil level is below this mark engine oil must be added to raise the level within the normal operating range Maintenance and Specifications 287 2010 Fusion fsn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 288: ...I4 engine 3 0L V6 engine 3 5L V6 engine If required add engine oil to the engine Refer to Adding engine oil in this chapter Maintenance and Specifications 288 2010 Fusion fsn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 289: ...or instructions refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter 2 If the engine oil level is not within the normal operating range add only certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity Remove the engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening 3 Recheck the engine oil level Make sure the oil level is not above the normal operating range on the engine oil level ...

Page 290: ...fuel economy and durability performance meeting all requirements for your vehicle s engine Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities later in this chapter for more information Do not use supplemental engine oil additives cleaners or other engine treatments They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by Ford warranty Change your engine oil and filter ac...

Page 291: ...lan to store your vehicle for an extended period of time This will minimize the discharge of your battery during storage Note Electrical or electronic accessories or components added to the vehicle by the dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability WARNING Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury Therefore do not allow flames sparks...

Page 292: ...anual transmission turn off all accessories and start the engine 3 Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature 4 Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute 5 Turn the A C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute 6 Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles 16 km or more to relearn the idle and fuel trim stra...

Page 293: ... antifreeze tester The level of coolant should be maintained at the FULL COLD level or within the COLD FILL RANGE in the coolant reservoir If the level falls below add coolant per the instructions in the Adding engine coolant section Your vehicle was factory filled with a 50 50 engine coolant and water concentration If the concentration of coolant falls below 40 or above 60 the engine parts could ...

Page 294: ... fluids are not interchangeable do not use engine coolant antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified function and vehicle location Adding engine coolant When adding coolant make sure it is a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water Add the mixture to the coolant reservoir when the engine is cool until the appropriate fill level is obtained WARNING Do not add engine c...

Page 295: ... of the engine coolant For vehicles with overflow coolant systems with a non pressurized cap on the coolant recovery system add coolant to the coolant recovery reservoir when the engine is cool Add the proper mixture of coolant and water to the FULL COLD level For all other vehicles which have a coolant degas system with a pressurized cap or if it is necessary to remove the coolant pressure relief...

Page 296: ...ervoir If you removed the radiator cap in an overflow system fill the radiator until the coolant is visible and radiator is almost full 7 Close the bleed valve and reinstall the cap on the coolant reservoir Turn the cap until it is tightly installed to prevent coolant loss After any coolant has been added check the coolant concentration refer to Checking engine coolant If the concentration is not ...

Page 297: ...cling and disposing of automotive fluids Coolant refill capacity To find out how much fluid your vehicle s cooling system can hold refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this section Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates less than 34 F 36 C It may be necessary to increas...

Page 298: ...s the vehicle to be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred The fail safe distance depends on ambient temperatures vehicle load and terrain How fail safe cooling works If the engine begins to overheat The engine coolant temperature gauge will move to the H hot area The symbol will illuminate If the engine reaches a preset over temperature condition the engine will automa...

Page 299: ...ed dealer Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of engine damage Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible FUEL FILTER Your vehicle is equipped with a lifetime fuel filter that is integrated with the fuel tank Regular maintenance or replacement is not needed WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS Important safety precautions WARNING ...

Page 300: ...ith water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention Failure to seek proper medical attention could lead to permanent injury Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin If fuel is splashed on the skin and or clothing promptly remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water Repeated or prolonged skin contact with fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation Be par...

Page 301: ...eliable starting Ethanol is more chemically active than gasoline It corrodes some metals and causes some plastic and rubber components to swell break down or become brittle and crack especially when mixed with gasoline Special materials and procedures have been developed for flexible fuel vehicles and the dispensers used by ethanol fuel providers WARNING Flexible fuel components and standard unlea...

Page 302: ...luding the cargo area Keep the fuel pump nozzle in contact with the fuel container while filling DO NOT use a device that would hold the fuel pump handle in the fill position Easy Fuel no cap fuel system Your fuel tank is equipped with an Easy Fuel no cap fuel filler system This allows you to simply open the fuel filler door and insert the fuel filler nozzle into the fuel system The Easy Fuel syst...

Page 303: ...d or allow the inlet to close properly If this action corrects the problem the check fuel fill inlet lamp or CHECK FUEL FILL INLET message may not reset immediately It may take several driving cycles for the check fuel fill inlet lamp or CHECK FUEL FILL INLET message to turn off A driving cycle consists of an engine start up after four or more hours with the engine off followed by city highway dri...

Page 304: ... in high altitude areas Fuels with octane levels below 87 are not recommended Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly However if it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuel with the recommended octane rating see your authorized dealer to prevent any engine damage FFV engine if equipped If your vehicle is flex fuel capable it is designed to use Fuel ...

Page 305: ... to provide improved performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle Gasolines that meet the World Wide Fuel Charter should be used when available Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the World Wide Fuel Charter FFV engine if equipped Flex fuel vehicles have a yellow bezel around the fuel fill inlet It is best not to alternate repeatedly between gasoline and E85 If ...

Page 306: ...refer to Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter Refilling with a portable fuel container With the Easy Fuel no cap fuel system use the following directions when filling from a portable fuel container WARNING Do not insert the nozzle of portable fuel containers or aftermarket funnels into the Easy Fuel system This could damage the fuel system and its seal and may cause fuel to ...

Page 307: ...ly as possible Fuel expense frequency of fill ups or fuel gauge readings are NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy We do not recommend taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km of driving engine break in period You will get a more accurate measurement after 2 000 miles 3 000 miles 3 000 km 5 000 km Filling the tank The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on y...

Page 308: ...ry time Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent Calculating fuel economy 1 Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading in miles or kilometers 2 Each time you fill the tank record the amount of fuel added in gallons or liters 3 After at least three to five tank fill ups fill the fuel tank and record the current odometer reading 4 Subtract yo...

Page 309: ...r defroster may reduce fuel economy You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if unnecessary shifting between the top gears occurs Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel economy Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may reduce fuel economy Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel economy Combine errands and min...

Page 310: ...onomy estimates Contact your authorized dealer if the Monroney Label is not supplied with your vehicle The EPA fuel economy estimates should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons with other vehicles Your fuel economy may vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a catalytic conve...

Page 311: ...hicle owners and anyone who manufactures repairs services sells leases trades vehicles or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent it from working Information about your vehicle s emission system is on the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the engine This decal also lists engine displacement Please co...

Page 312: ...M testing Some state provincial and local governments may have Inspection Maintenance I M programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration Your vehicle may not pass the I M test if the service engine soon indicator is on or not working properly bulb is burned out or if the OBD II system has dete...

Page 313: ...ve driving cycle will have to be repeated POWER STEERING FLUID Refer to scheduled maintenance information 3 5L V6 engine only 1 Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be near the center of the normal area between H and C 2 While the engine idles turn the steering wheel left and right several times 3 Turn the...

Page 314: ...performance of the system could be compromised seek service from your authorized dealer immediately TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking 6 speed automatic transmission fluid AWS21 if equipped Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes Your transmission does not consume fluid However the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not workin...

Page 315: ...he gearshift lever through all of the gear ranges Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage approximately 10 15 seconds in each position 4 Move the gearshift lever to P Park and leave the engine running 5 Remove the dipstick wiping it clean with a clean dry lint free rag If necessary refer to Identifying components in the engine compartment in this chapter for the location of the dipstick 6 In...

Page 316: ...o in the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section in this chapter Note Only one ATF fluid specification has been tested and approved for use with the automatic 6 speed Premium Automatic Transmission fluid Mercon fluids cannot be used with the automatic 6 speed without damage or voiding warranty Use of a non approved automatic transmission fluid may cause internal transmission comp...

Page 317: ...ing 1 Drive the vehicle 20 miles 30 km or until it reaches normal operating temperature 2 Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake 3 With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear ranges Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage 4 Latch the gearshift lever in P Park and leave the engi...

Page 318: ...peratures 185 F 200 F 85 C 93 C on a level surface The normal operating temperature can be reached after approximately 20 miles 30 km of driving Type A Type B The transmission fluid should be in the zone identified by the arrows in the above figures if at normal operating temperature 185 F 200 F 85 C 93 C DO NOT ADD ADD CHECK HOT DO NOT ADD ADD CHECK HOT Maintenance and Specifications 318 2010 Fus...

Page 319: ...e correct type is used The type of fluid used is normally indicated on the dipstick blade Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter Use of a non approved automatic transmission fluid may cause internal transmission component damage If necessary add fluid in 1 2 pint 250 ml increments through the filler tube until the level is correct Type A Type B If an overfill oc...

Page 320: ...al flat towing your vehicle the transmission fluid level may need to be set to a lower level These guidelines are designed to prevent damage to your transmission Before you recreational flat tow your fluid level must be verified by an authorized dealer This fluid level is within the normal operating fluid range and does not require that you have your fluid level readjusted after recreational flat ...

Page 321: ...l and tighten the fill plug securely Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications Refer to the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section in this chapter AIR FILTER Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element When changing the air filter element use only the air filter element listed Refer to Motorcraft威 part numbers ...

Page 322: ...gine 3 0L V6 engine 3 5L V6 engine 1 Release the clamps that secure the air filter housing cover 2 Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing Maintenance and Specifications 322 2010 Fusion fsn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 323: ... 2 5L I4 engine 3 0L V6 engine 3 5L V6 engine 3 Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing Maintenance and Specifications 323 2010 Fusion fsn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 324: ...ty may be void for any damage to the engine if the correct air filter element is not used MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 2 5L I4 engine 3 0L V6 engine 3 5L V6 engine Air filter element FA 1785 FA 1786 FA 1884 Battery BXT 96 R BXT 96 R BXT 96 R Oil filter FL 910 FL 500 S FL 500 S Spark plugs 1 1 For spark plug replacement see your authorized dealer Refer to scheduled maintenance information for ...

Page 325: ...M13P4 A Door latch hood latch auxiliary hood latch door hinges striker plates seat tracks and fuel filler door hinge Multi Purpose Grease XG 4 or XL 5 ESB M1C93 B Lock cylinders Motorcraft威 Penetrating and Lock Lubricant XL 1 None Engine coolant 2 5L engine 9 3 quarts 8 8L Motorcraft威 Specialty Green Engine Coolant 1 VC 10 A US CVC 10 A Canada WSS M97B55 A Engine coolant 3 0L engine 10 6 quarts 10...

Page 326: ... Premium Motor Oil Canada 2 Motorcraft威 SAE 5W 20 Synthetic Motor Oil Canada 2 XO 5W20 QSP US XO 5W20 QFS US CXO 5W20 LSP12 Canada CXO 5W20 LFS12 Canada WSS M2C930 A with API Certification Mark Engine oil 3 0L engine 6 0 quarts 5 7L Engine oil 3 5L engine 5 5 quarts 5 2L Lock cylinders Motorcraft威 Penetrating and Lock Lubricant XL 1 None Power steering fluid 3 5L engine only Between MIN and MAX on...

Page 327: ...ed 6F35 9 0 quarts 8 5L 4 Motorcraft威 MERCON威 LV ATF XT 10 QLV MERCON威 LV Rear differential AWD fluid 2 4 pints 1 15L Motorcraft威 SAE 80W 90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY 80W90 QL WSP M2C197 A Power transfer unit PTU fluid AWD 5 12 ounces 0 35L Motorcraft威 SAE 75W 140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant XY 75W140 QL WSL M2C192 A Windshield washer fluid 4 75 quarts 4 5L Motorcraft威 Premium Windshield Wa...

Page 328: ...tes only approximate dry fill capacity Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in tank cooler The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick s normal operating range 5 The power transfer unit is lubricated for life with synthetic lube Lubricant levels are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or rep...

Page 329: ... 2 5 3 6 1 4 2 5 3 6 Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug Coil on plug Spark plug gap 0 049 0 053 inch 1 25 1 35 mm 0 045 0 049 inch 1 15 1 25 mm 0 052 0 056 inch 1 32 1 42 mm Compression ratio 9 7 1 10 3 1 10 3 1 Engine drivebelt routing 2 5L I4 Engine 3 0L V6 Engine Maintenance and Specifications 329 2010 Fusion fsn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 330: ...ffic Safety Administration Regulations require that a Safety Compliance Certification Label be affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where the Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure B Pillar by the trailing edge of the driver s door or the edge of the driver s door Maintenance and Specifications 330 2010 Fusion fsn Ow...

Page 331: ... Vehicle Identification Number VIN contains the following information 1 World manufacturer identifier 2 Brake system Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR Restraint Devices and their location 3 Make vehicle line series body type 4 Engine type 5 Check digit 6 Model year 7 Assembly plant 8 Production sequence number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Maintenance and Specifications 331 2010 Fusion fsn Owners Guide 2nd Pri...

Page 332: ...ation Label The following table tells you which transmission each code represents Description Code 6 Speed Manual Transmission G6M 6 6 Speed Automatic Transmission 6F35 W 6 Speed Automatic Transmission Aisin F21 B Maintenance and Specifications 332 2010 Fusion fsn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 333: ...y component damaged by the defective accessories The accessories will be warranted for whichever provides you the greatest benefit 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km whichever occurs first or the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty Contact your dealer for details and a copy of the warranty The following is a list of several Genuine Ford Accessories Not all accessories are available for...

Page 334: ...radios telephones and theft alarms that are equipped with radio transmitters Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service technician Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your vehicle particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use To avoid interference with other vehi...

Page 335: ...xtended service plan authorized and backed by Ford Motor Company That means you get Reliable quality service anywhere you go Factory trained technicians Genuine Ford and Motorcraft威 Parts Rental car reimbursement If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered repairs you are eligible for rental car coverage including Bumper to Bumper warranty repairs or manufacturer s recalls Transferable coverage ...

Page 336: ...ce It covers regular checkups routine inspections preventive care and replacement of items that require periodic attention for normal wear Wiper blades Brake pads and linings Spark plugs except California Shock absorbers Clutch disc Belts and hoses Contact your selling Ford Lincoln or Mercury dealership today so they can customize a Ford Extended Service Plan that fits your driving lifestyle and b...

Page 337: ...Ford Extended Service Plan 337 2010 Fusion fsn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

Page 338: ...dash 29 Single CD 29 Audio system see Radio 29 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive 214 216 fluid adding 314 321 fluid checking 314 321 fluid refill capacities 325 fluid specification 325 Selectshift SST 218 Auxiliary input jack Line in 37 Axle lubricant specifications 325 B Battery 291 acid treating emergencies 291 jumping a disabled battery 257 maintenance free 291 replacement s...

Page 339: ...column 86 Coolant checking and adding 293 refill capacities 297 325 specifications 325 Cross Traffic Alert 226 Cruise control see Speed control 83 Cupholder s 122 Customer Assistance 239 Ford Extended Service Plan 335 Getting assistance outside the U S and Canada 268 Getting roadside assistance 239 Getting the service you need 264 Ordering additional owner s literature 269 Utilizing the Mediation ...

Page 340: ...ap 302 capacity 325 choosing the right fuel 304 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates 310 detergent in fuel 305 filler funnel 306 filling your vehicle with fuel 299 302 307 filter specifications 299 324 fuel pump shut off 242 fuel pump shut off switch 241 improving fuel economy 307 octane rating 304 329 quality 305 running out of fuel 256 306 safety information relating to automotive fuels 2...

Page 341: ...cations chart 62 daytime running light 57 fog lamps 57 headlamps 56 headlamps flash to pass 58 instrument panel dimming 58 interior lamps 60 63 replacing bulbs 63 LATCH anchors 162 Lights warning and indicator 12 anti lock brakes ABS 206 Load limits 192 Locks autolock 91 childproof 95 doors 91 Lubricant specifications 325 Lug nuts 255 Lumbar support seats 112 M Manual transmission 220 fluid capaci...

Page 342: ...e trunk 98 panic alarm 98 replacement additional transmitters 99 replacing the batteries 99 Reverse sensing system 222 Roadside assistance 239 S Safety belts see Safety restraints 122 126 129 Safety Canopy 145 Safety defects reporting 270 Safety restraints 122 126 130 Belt Minder威 131 extension assembly 130 for adults 127 129 for children 151 Occupant Classification Sensor 124 warning light and ch...

Page 343: ...tating 179 safety practices 178 sidewall information 180 snow tires and chains 191 spare tire 250 terminology 172 tire grades 172 treadwear 171 176 Towing 197 recreational towing 197 trailer towing 197 wrecker 262 Transmission 214 brake shift interlock BSI 213 fluid checking and adding automatic 317 fluid checking and adding manual 317 321 fluid refill capacities 325 lubricant specifications 325 m...

Page 344: ...Windshield washer fluid and wipers 74 checking and adding fluid 284 replacing wiper blades 284 Wrecker towing 262 Index 344 2010 Fusion fsn Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus ...

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