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Ford 2011 Fusion Hybrid, Owner'S Manual

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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 allow you to move the gearshift lever from P
(Park):

1. Apply the parking brake, turn the
ignition key to the off position, and
remove the key.

2. Using a screwdriver (or similar
tool), carefully pry off and remove
the chrome trim ring (1) from the
shifter base.

3. Open the storage compartment
lid and carefully pry the trim panel
(2) up from rear attachments on the
storage compartment and disconnect it from the console to expose the
inside of the gearshift.

4. Locate the brake shift interlock
lever on the driver’s side of the
shifter assembly.

5. Apply the brake pedal. Using a
screwdriver (or similar tool), press
and hold the brake shift interlock
lever while pulling the gearshift
lever out of the P (Park) position
and into the N (Neutral) position.

6. Install the trim panel (2) and
chrome ring (1) in reverse order.

7. Apply brake pedal, start the vehicle, and release the parking brake.

See your authorized dealer as soon as possible if this procedure
is used.

WARNING:

Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the

brakelamps are working.

1

2

Driving

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2011 Fusion Hybrid

(hfv)

Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA

(fus)

Summary of Contents for 2011 Fusion Hybrid

Page 1: ...on system 66 SYNC威 66 Climate Controls 67 Dual automatic temperature control 67 Navigation system based climate control 70 Rear window defroster 74 Lights 75 Headlamps 75 Turn signal control 79 Bulb replacement 80 Driver Controls 85 Windshield wiper washer control 85 Steering wheel adjustment 86 Power windows 92 Mirrors 94 Speed control 96 Moon roof 99 Table of Contents 1 2011 Fusion Hybrid hfv Ow...

Page 2: ...icle loading 205 Trailer towing 211 Recreational towing 211 Driving 213 Starting 213 Brakes 218 AdvanceTrac威 220 Transmission operation 227 Reverse sensing system 228 Rear view camera system 231 Roadside Emergencies 241 Getting roadside assistance 241 Hazard flasher control 242 Fuel pump shut off 243 Fuses and relays 243 Changing tires 251 Wheel lug nut torque 257 Jump starting 259 Wrecker towing ...

Page 3: ... Accessories 314 Ford Extended Service Plan 317 Scheduled Maintenance Guide 321 Normal scheduled maintenance and log 327 Index 340 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 ch...

Page 4: ...le and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle Furthermore due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available Remember to pass on this vehicle s Owner s Guide when reselling the vehicle It is an integral part of the vehicle SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal inj...

Page 5: ...utton cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate BREAKING IN YOUR VEHICLE Your vehicle does not need an extensive break in Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1 000 miles 1 600 km of new vehicle operation Vary your speed frequently in order to give th...

Page 6: ...e cabin and minimize emissions Driving The gas engine automatically starts and stops to provide power when it s needed and to save fuel when it s not While coasting at low speeds coming to a stop or standing the gas engine normally shuts down and the vehicle operates in electric only mode Conditions that may cause the engine to start up or remain running include Considerable vehicle acceleration V...

Page 7: ...ur Hybrid is equipped with a high voltage battery A cool battery ensures battery life and provides the best possible performance Your hybrid high voltage battery may periodically re condition itself to ensure maximum efficiency You may notice slight changes in drivability during this process but it s an important part of your hybrid s high voltage battery optimization features The high voltage bat...

Page 8: ...o operate for 3 5 seconds after the key is turned to the off position This is a normal condition as the vehicle s computers are relearning the operating characteristics of your particular engine in order to operate it at maximum efficiency Braking Your hybrid is equipped with standard hydraulic braking and regenerative braking Regenerative braking is performed by your transmission and it captures ...

Page 9: ... in the ignition The high voltage battery is electrically isolated from the rest of the vehicle when the key is off When the key is turned to on high voltage contactors inside the battery are closed to make the electricity available to the motor generator and enable the vehicle to drive The clicks are the sound of these contactors as they close and open during start up and shut down Why does the e...

Page 10: ...re that the climate control system can begin heating the cabin and or defrosting the windshield as soon as a driver requests it the engine coolant temperature has to be kept sufficiently hot Keeping the engine on is required to maintain the correct minimum temperature Why does my engine rev up so high sometimes when I accelerate Your vehicle s engine and transmission are designed to deliver the po...

Page 11: ... gas Running out of gas is not recommended However you may be able to go about one mile driving at 30 mph 48 km h if the battery has a normal state of charge What is the engine oil change service interval The engine oil should be changed every 10 000 miles 16 000 km under normal operating conditions See the Scheduled Maintenance Guide chapter Can I put E10 or E85 in my vehicle and how will it affe...

Page 12: ...re information SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle s New Vehicle Limited Warranty refer to the Warranty Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner s Guide Special instructions For your added safety your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls WARNING Please read the section Airb...

Page 13: ...equipped with an event data recorder EDR The main purpose of an EDR is to record in certain crash or near crash like situations such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle this data will assist in understanding how a vehicle s systems performed The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The E...

Page 14: ...the vehicle has been in a crash involving the deployment of an airbag or in certain vehicles the activation of the fuel pump shut off Certain versions or updates to 911 Assist may also be capable of being used to electronically or verbally provide to 911 operators the vehicle location such as latitude and longitude and or other details about the vehicle or crash or personal information about the o...

Page 15: ...may take your focus off the road Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle We recommend against the use of any handheld device while driving and that you comply with all applicable laws EXPORT UNIQUE NON UNITED STATES CANADA VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION For your particular global region your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the featu...

Page 16: ...er 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 16 2011 Fusion Hybrid hfv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 17: ...t 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 17 2011 Fusion Hybrid hfv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 18: ...e soon light illuminates when the ignition is turned to the on position to check the bulb Illuminates with key on vehicle off If the light illuminates the service engine soon light is working properly Illuminates with key on vehicle off then starts to blink The light illuminates when the ignition is turned to the on position to check the bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for Inspec...

Page 19: ...iagnostics System has detected an engine misfire problem with the engine While the light is blinking engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter Drive in a moderate fashion avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration and contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible WARNING Under engine misfire conditions excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic conv...

Page 20: ...uid level is low A message may also display in the message center Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Parking brake engaged RTT Displays when the parking brake is engaged A message may also display in the message center Airbag readiness The warning light illuminates momentarily when the ignition is turned to the on position The supplementary restraint system includes the airbags and...

Page 21: ...please refer to Jump starting low voltage underhood battery only in the Roadside Emergencies chapter Ready to drive Illuminates once the vehicle has successfully started and will remain lit throughout the drive Indicates the vehicle is ready to drive even when you don t hear the gasoline engine running Ready to drive RTT Illuminates briefly once the vehicle has successfully started Indicates that ...

Page 22: ...eating Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible turn off the engine and let it cool Check the coolant and coolant level If the light and message stays on or continues to turn on after the vehicle warms up contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Continuing to drive with an overheated engine can cause serious engine damage This indicates a problem with the engine or a related component...

Page 23: ...s system refer to Tire pressure monitoring system TPMS in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter Low fuel RTT Displays when the fuel level in the fuel tank is at or near empty The fuel gage will turn yellow and then red depending on fuel level A message may also display in the message center Refer to Fuel gauge in this chapter Speed control RTT The speed control system uses two different colored ind...

Page 24: ... parking brake is left on and the vehicle is driven If the warning stays on after the park brake is off contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Turn signal on warning chime Sounds when the turn signal has been left on for an extended period of time HEV Engine off reminder chime Sounds for 10 seconds when the PRNDL is in the P Park position and the Driver s door is ajar open while igniti...

Page 25: ...ate the four instrument cluster levels Refer to Message center in the this chapter to choose the display level you d like and to use the demo and tutorial modes Inform instrument cluster standard cluster shown metric similar The simplest of cluster displays MPH km h 0 20 40 60 80 120 140 160 180 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 F E H C H L 0 0mi 0 0mi Trip A 458 miles to mpg avg 37 1 P R N...

Page 26: ...vative information displays intended to educate the driver about the hybrid system P R N D L MPH km h 0 20 40 60 80 120 140 160 180 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 F E H C MPG 60 40 20 RPM x1000 0 2 4 6 458 miles to mpg avg 37 1 0 0mi 0 0mi Trip A P R N D L MPH km h 0 20 40 60 80 120 140 160 180 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 F E H C MPG 60 40 20 0 H L POWER EV 0 0mi 0 0mi Trip ...

Page 27: ...ves what driving behavior is most efficient at any given moment Speedometer Indicates the current vehicle speed 458 miles to mpg avg 37 1 0 0mi 0 0mi Trip A H C H L ACC PWR EV MPH km h 0 20 40 60 80 120 140 160 180 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 F E 60 40 20 0 P R N D L Instrument Cluster 27 2011 Fusion Hybrid hfv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 28: ...result of the vehicle computer allowing the engine to be cooler during the silent key start period This is normal operation and does not indicate a problem with your vehicle After the first engine start the indicator will turn green when the gasoline engine is warm enough to turn off Indicator green This indicates that the hybrid system is warm enough to allow operation in electric vehicle mode If...

Page 29: ... conventional vehicle The regenerative braking system can be activated by braking or coasting i e even when you re not pressing the brake pedal Note The up down arrows include energy being used by accessories i e air conditioning headlights radio etc Fuel gauge With the ignition on this gauge indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank The fuel gauge may vary slightly when the v...

Page 30: ...tion gauge You have three choices for displaying efficiency information Efficiency Leaves History Graph or No Efficiency Information You may make this selection at any information level Refer to Message center in this chapter for more information on choosing the efficiency displays Efficiency leaves Indicates short term driving efficiency measured over the last few minutes The more leaves and vine...

Page 31: ...and History Graph using the message center In this case the portion of your instrument cluster devoted to this information will be blank Refer to Message center in this chapter for more information on choosing no efficiency information Average fuel economy Your average fuel economy in miles gallon will be displayed at the top right of your vehicle s instrument cluster or in liters 100 km at the lo...

Page 32: ...aining in your tank under normal driving conditions Distance to empty will vary according to your driving habits DTE is calculated using a running average fuel economy which is based on your recent driving history of 500 miles 800 km This value is not the same as the average fuel economy display The running average fuel economy is re initialized to a factory default value if the battery is disconn...

Page 33: ... EV is displayed Maximum displayed gasoline engine power is greater than the maximum displayed battery power Accessory power gauge empower instrument cluster level only This gauge indicates electrical power demands from your vehicle s accessory systems Accessories such as air conditioning headlights and radio use power but do not contribute to propelling the vehicle The higher the level indication...

Page 34: ...ottom of the gauge When the red level indicator exceeds the threshold the system commands the gasoline engine on and the EV disappears When the gasoline engine is on for reasons outside of your control such as warming up the system or charging a low battery the gasoline engine on off threshold green box disappears When the on off threshold box is not displayed the gasoline engine will not turn off...

Page 35: ...nter section in this chapter MESSAGE CENTER With the ignition in the on position the message center located on your instrument cluster displays important vehicle information through a constant monitor of vehicle systems You may select display features on the message center for a display of status The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings follow...

Page 36: ...km Blank Display Trip odometer A or B Refer to Gauges in this chapter Elapsed drive time 1 or 2 Select this function from the INFO menu to display a timer To operate this feature do the following 1 Press and release RESET in order to start the timer 2 Press and release RESET to pause the timer 3 Press and hold RESET for two seconds in order to reset the timer 0 0mi 37 0 Avg MPG RESET INFO SETUP In...

Page 37: ...re reference It is important to press RESET in order to reset the function after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings For more information refer to Essentials of good fuel economy in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter MyKey miles Select this function from the INFO menu to display tracked MyKey mileage km For more information refer to MyKey in the Locks an...

Page 38: ...press RESET to select that item A check mark will appear next to the selected item INFO Used to move left in the menu and to exit out Display settings Press SETUP to reach Display Settings While Display Settings is highlighted press RESET to select it and move right to display the following Display mode Choosing display mode allows you to select which instrument cluster level you would like displa...

Page 39: ...ht one of the choices Press RESET to pick the highlighted item FE history length Use this to set the fuel efficiency history length for the history graph While FE History Length is highlighted press RESET to select it and move right to display to the following 10 20 60 Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices Press RESET to pick the highlighted item These indicate av...

Page 40: ...r up to three minutes after the ignition is switched off While Autolamp is highlighted press RESET to select it and move right to display the following autolamp delay values in seconds 0 60 10 90 20 120 30 180 Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices Press RESET to pick the highlighted item Autolock This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the vehicle ...

Page 41: ...reas on both sides of the vehicle and to the rear While Blind Spot is highlighted press RESET to select it and move right to display the following On Off Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices Press RESET to pick the highlighted item Cross traffic if equipped This system is designed to assist and warn the driver when backing out of parking spaces While Cross Traffi...

Page 42: ...ge intervals Rear park aid if equipped This feature sounds a warning tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper and functions only when R Reverse gear is selected While Rear Park Aid is highlighted press RESET to select it and move right to display the following On Off Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices Press RESET to pick the highlighted item My...

Page 43: ... the highlighted item MyKey Speed While MyKey Speed is highlighted press RESET to select it and move right to display the following Off 80 MPH 130 km h Press SETUP to scroll through the list and highlight one of the choices Press RESET to pick the highlighted item MyKey Chimes While MyKey Chimes is highlighted press RESET to select it and move right to display the following Off 45 MPH 75 km h 55 M...

Page 44: ...le the message center through each of the systems being monitored 1 OIL LIFE 8 BRAKE SYSTEM 2 ELECTRIC DRIVE 9 FUEL LEVEL XXX MI KM 3 CHARGING SYSTEM 10 MYKEY USED if MyKey is programmed 4 DOORS 11 MYKEY DISTANCE if MyKey is programmed 5 TRUNK 12 MYKEY S PROGRAMMED 6 BLINDSPOT if equipped 13 ADMIN KEY S PROGRAMMED 7 CROSS TRAFFIC if equipped Demo The demo briefly displays each of the gauge display...

Page 45: ...n will shrink to a small format if cleared by pressing the RESET button The warning will remain on the far left until the condition causing the warning is corrected The message center will display the temperature gauge and PRNDL indicator 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 RESET and...

Page 46: ...gine and radiator are hot scalding coolant and steam may shoot out under pressure and cause serious injury Do not remove the cooling system cap when the engine and radiator are hot HIGH MOTOR TEMPERATURE Displayed when the motor electronics are overheating Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible turn off the engine and let it cool Refer to Engine coolant and motor electronics coolant in the Ma...

Page 47: ...em should be inspected immediately Refer to Brake fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter CHECK REAR 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 ...

Page 48: ...ed Displayed when cross traffic alert is not available See Blind spot information system in the Driving chapter SENSOR BLOCKED SEE MANUAL if equipped Displayed when the blind spot information system cross traffic alert system sensors are blocked See Blind spot information system in the Driving chapter VEHICLE COMING FROM LEFT if equipped Displayed when the blind spot information system with cross ...

Page 49: ...cle and MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on Refer to MyKey in the Locks and Security chapter for more information CHECK SPEED DRIVE SAFELY Displayed when a MyKey is in use and the optional setting is on and the vehicle exceeds a preselected speed Refer to MyKey in the Locks and Security chapter for more information VEHICLE NEAR TOP SPEED Displayed when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey s...

Page 50: ...ay 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 system...

Page 51: ...nd hold a preset button until sound returns and PRESET SAVED appears in the display You can save up to 30 stations 10 in AM 10 in FM1 and FM2 Saving presets automatically Autoset allows you to set 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 d...

Page 52: ...er CD Press to enter CD MP3 mode If a disc is already loaded into the system CD MP3 play will begin where it ended last If no CD is loaded NO DISC will appear in the display LOAD For a single CD system This control is not operational To load a CD simply insert the disc label side up into the CD slot For a CD6 system Press LOAD When the display reads SELECT SLOT choose the desired slot number using...

Page 53: ...s DIRECT The display will read DIRECT TRACK MODE SELECT TRACK Enter the desired track number using the memory preset buttons 0 9 The system will then begin playing that track In MP3 folder mode Press DIRECT and the memory preset buttons 0 9 of the desired folder The system will advance to that specific folder TEXT In MP3 mode only Press TEXT repeatedly to view Album AL Folder FL Song SO and Artist...

Page 54: ... buttons 0 9 If you only enter one digit press OK and the system will go to that satellite channel If you enter three digits the system will automatically go to that channel if available You may cancel your entry by pressing DIRECT If an invalid station number is entered INVALID CHANNEL will appear in the display and the system will continue playing the current station SEEK TRACK Press SEEK TRACK ...

Page 55: ...menu for further information on selecting a satellite radio category SATELLITE RADIO MENU Press MENU when satellite radio mode is active to access Press OK to enter into the satellite radio menu Press to cycle through the following options CATEGORY MENU Press OK to enter category mode Press to scroll through the list of available SIRIUS威 channel Categories Pop Rock News etc Press OK when the desir...

Page 56: ... confirm deletion of all saved songs and the display will read ALL DELETED Note If there are no songs presently saved the display will read NO SONGS d DISABLE ALERTS ENABLE ALERTS Press OK to enable disable the satellite alert status which alerts you when your selected songs are playing on a satellite radio channel The system default is disabled SONG ALERTS ENABLED DISABLED will appear in the disp...

Page 57: ...e following features BASS Press SEEK TRACK to adjust the level of bass TREBLE Press SEEK TRACK to adjust the level of treble BALANCE Press SEEK TRACK to adjust the audio between the left L and right R speakers FADE Press SEEK TRACK to adjust the audio between the back B and front F speakers SPEED COMPENSATED VOLUME With this feature on radio volume automatically gets louder with increasing vehicle...

Page 58: ... drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their focus off the road Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle We recommend against the use of any handheld device while driving and that you comply with all applicable laws Your vehicle is equipped with an auxiliary input jack AIJ The auxiliary input jack provides a way to connect your portable ...

Page 59: ...of the FM station or CD by switching back and forth between the AUX and FM or CD controls Troubleshooting 1 Do not connect the audio input jack to a line level output Line level outputs are intended for connection to a home stereo and are not compatible with the AIJ The AIJ will only work correctly with devices that have a headphone output with a volume control 2 Do not set the portable music play...

Page 60: ... handheld device while driving and that you comply with all applicable laws Your vehicle is equipped with a USB port inside your center console This feature allows you to plug in media playing devices memory sticks and also to charge devices if they support this feature For further information on this feature refer to Accessing and using your USB port in the SYNC威 supplement or Navigation System s...

Page 61: ...e playing Clean only with an approved CD cleaner Wipe discs from the center out Don t Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods of time Clean using a circular motion CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4 75 in 12 cm audio compact discs only Due to technical incompatibility certain recordable and re recordable compact discs may not function correctly when u...

Page 62: ...k MP3 track mode system default and MP3 folder mode For more information on track and folder mode refer to Sample MP3 structure in the following section 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 str...

Page 63: ...ic 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 located on the...

Page 64: ...US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 65: ...ailable 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 cha...

Page 66: ...tion 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 Your vehicle is eq...

Page 67: ...he upper left corner of the display 2 R Rear defroster Press to activate deactivate the rear window defroster This button will also activate deactivate the heated mirrors if equipped Refer to Rear window defroster later in this chapter for more information 3 Defrost Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vents Can be used to clear the windshield of fog and thin...

Page 68: ...is started and driven without an occupant in the front passenger seat the climate control system may default to single zone operation to improve fuel economy This smart zone feature will turn off the passenger temperature display and the temperature control will be based on the driver s temperature setting If dual zone operation is desired without a front passenger present press PASS TEMP or adjus...

Page 69: ...12 MAX A C Activates air conditioning and distributes recirculated conditioned air through the instrument panel vents to provide maximum cooling performance Maximum cooling performance however may decrease fuel efficiency in order to fully maintain interior cabin comfort 13 A C Press to activate deactivate air conditioning Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency Eng...

Page 70: ...onditioning 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 to increase decrease the air temperature on the passenger side of the vehicle The recommended initial setting is between 72 F 22 C and 75 F 24 C then adjust for comfort The passenger side temperature setting will appear in ...

Page 71: ...re Press to increase decrease the air temperature for the driver side of the vehicle This control also adjusts the passenger side temperature when DUAL is disengaged The recommended initial setting is between 72 F 22 C and 75 F 24 C then adjust for comfort The driver side temperature setting will appear in the display 10 Driver heated seat if equipped Press to activate deactivate the driver heated...

Page 72: ...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 Each time the v...

Page 73: ...ith the climate control system Operating tips To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather select defrost or floor defrost To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle do not drive with the system OFF or with recirculated air engaged and A C off Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats Remove any snow ice or leaves from the ...

Page 74: ...on the climate control panel and works to clear the rear window of fog and thin ice The engine must be running to operate the rear window defroster Press R to turn the rear window defroster 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...

Page 75: ...e autolamp system also keeps the lights on for a predetermined amount of time after the ignition switch is turned to off You 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 the exterior lamps will turn on ...

Page 76: ...ff See Message center in the Instrument Cluster section for more information Fog lamp control if equipped With the ignition on the fog lamps can be turned on when the headlamp control is pulled toward you and is in any of the following positions Parking lamps Low beams Autolamps when active The fog lamp indicator light will illuminate when the fog lamps have been turned on The fog lamps will not o...

Page 77: ...se conditions Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of the instrument panel and all applicable lit components in the vehicle 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 at the first position t...

Page 78: ...ght 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 open the hood To see a clearer light pattern for adjusting you may want to block the light from one headlamp while adjusting the other 4 On the wa...

Page 79: ...tal 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 79 2011 Fusion Hybrid hfv Own...

Page 80: ...ULB 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 The th...

Page 81: ...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 on ...

Page 82: ...e the wire harness and bulb from the lamp 5 With the bulb exposed carefully remove the bulb from the socket by grasping the bulb and pulling it away from the wire harness Replace with a new bulb and reverse the removal steps to complete the process Replacing tail brake turn signal backup lamp bulbs The tail brake turn signal and backup lamp bulbs are located in the tail lamp assembly Follow the sa...

Page 83: ...bly by rotating it clockwise 7 Carefully push the trunk side panel dark grey soft wheelhouse side trim panel back in position to the luggage scuff plate hard molding 8 Install 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 ...

Page 84: ...oving 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 84 2011 Fusion Hybrid hfv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 85: ...ensitive wipers will vary based on the amount of moisture detected on the windshield and the auto interval setting There are no interval intermittent wipe settings on vehicles with rain sensing wipers The wipers will continue to wipe as long as the presence of moisture is detected on the windshield More or less wiping may occur depending on humidity mist or light rain or road spray Keep the outsid...

Page 86: ...otor to burn out Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield always use the windshield washer In freezing weather be sure the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers Windshield wiper rainlamp feature if equipped with autolamp When the windshield wipers are turned on during daylight and the headlamp control is in the autolamp position the exterior lamps will tur...

Page 87: ... Note To stow the visor back into the headliner visor must be retracted before moving it back towards the windshield OVERHEAD CONSOLE IF EQUIPPED The appearance of your vehicle s overhead console will vary according to your option package Storage compartment Press on the rear edge of the compartment door to open The storage compartment may be used to secure sunglasses or a similar object Driver Co...

Page 88: ...o Compass calibration adjustment Most geographic areas zones have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps This variation is four degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones A correct zone setting will eliminate this error Refer to Compass zone adjustment Compass zone adjustment 1 Determine which ma...

Page 89: ...on turn off all electrical accessories heater air conditioning wipers etc and make sure all vehicle doors are shut 1 Start the vehicle 2 To calibrate press and hold the 7 and 9 radio preset buttons together for approximately 10 seconds until CAL appears Release the buttons 3 Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle less than 3 mph 5 km h until the CAL display changes to the direction value N S E W etc...

Page 90: ...secure sunglasses or similar sized objects Press the button to open the storage compartment AUXILIARY POWER POINT 12V DC Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only Do not insert any other object in the power outlet as this will damage the outlet and blow the fuse Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not cove...

Page 91: ...0V AC power point outlet located on the rear of the floor console is used for powering electrical devices that require up to 150W Exceeding the 150W limit will cause the power point to cut off the power temporarily to provide overload protection Note The 110V AC power point is equipped with a safety cap and a safety twist tab They both provide protection from inserting any object into the power po...

Page 92: ...on The 110V AC power point can provide power whenever the vehicle ignition is in the run position and the power point green indicator light located in the top left corner is turned on Refer to the indicator light code below for the power point status Note Using the 110V AC power point for long periods of time without running the engine will cause your battery to drain Indicator light Code Green li...

Page 93: ...tch completely up to the second detent and release quickly The window will close fully Momentarily press the switch to any position to stop the window operation Global open windows Press and hold on the remote transmitter to begin opening the two front windows and if equipped vent the moon roof The control can then be released and the windows will complete the opening operation and fully vent the ...

Page 94: ... delay With accessory delay the window switches audio system and moon roof if equipped may be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned off or until either front door is opened INTERIOR MIRROR The interior rear view mirror has two pivot points on the support arm which lets you adjust the mirror up or down and from side to side WARNING Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle ...

Page 95: ...s WARNING Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion To adjust your mirrors 1 Rotate the control clockwise to adjust the right mirror and rotate the control counterclockwise to adjust the left mirror 2 Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror 3 Return to the center position to lock mirrors in place Heated mirrors Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice...

Page 96: ...trol 1 Press and release ON 2 Accelerate to the desired speed 3 Press and release SET 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal 5 The 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...

Page 97: ...erator pedal to get to the desired speed then press and 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 by 1 mph 1 6 km h increments Press the brake pedal or the clutch pedal if equipped until t...

Page 98: ...ntrol features Press briefly to use the voice command feature You will hear a tone and LISTENING will appear in the radio display Press and hold to exit voice command Press to activate phone mode or answer a phone call Press VOL or to adjust volume Press and hold to end a call or exit phone mode Press to scroll through various menus and selections Press OK to confirm your selection For further inf...

Page 99: ... leave children unattended in the vehicle They may seriously hurt themselves To open the moon roof The moon roof is equipped with an automatic one touch express opening closing and venting feature Press and release the rear portion of the control To stop motion at any time during the one touch operation press the control a second time WARNING When closing the moon roof you should verify that it is...

Page 100: ...ty override can be used if the moon roof movement is restricted in some way for example if there is ice on the moon roof or seals To vent To tilt the moon roof into the vent position when the glass panel is closed press and release the front portion of the control To close the moon roof from the vent position press and hold the rear portion of the control until the glass panel stops moving The moo...

Page 101: ...re April 1 1982 Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Car2U威 system programming It is also recommended that upon the sale or lease termination of the vehicle the programmed Car2U威 system buttons should be erased for security reasons Refer to Erasing the Car2U威 Home Automation System buttons later in this section Read the instruction...

Page 102: ... Rolling code programming Note Programming the rolling code garage door opener involves time sensitive actions Read the entire procedure prior to beginning so you will know which actions are time sensitive If you do not follow the time sensitive actions the device will time out and you will have to repeat the procedure Note Do not program the Car2U威 system with the vehicle in the garage Make sure ...

Page 103: ...ing that programming is successful If your garage door does not operate repeat the previous steps in this section After successful programming you will be able to operate your Car2U威 system by pressing the button you programmed to activate the opener The indicator light above the selected button will turn on to confirm that the Car2U威 system is responding to the button command To program another r...

Page 104: ...tch position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Up on or L L L L L L L L L L L L Middle neutral or 0 M M M M M M M M M M M M Down off or R R R R R R R R R R R R L left M middle R right 3 To input these positions into the Car2U威 system simultaneously press all three Car2U威 system buttons for a few seconds and then release to put the device into programming mode The indicator lights will blink slowly Within...

Page 105: ...n will turn on to confirm that the Car2U威 system is responding to the button command Erasing the Car2U姞 Home Automation System buttons Note The system allows for three devices to be programmed If you need to change or replace any of the three devices after it has been initially programmed it will be necessary to erase the current settings using the procedure below and then reprogramming all of the...

Page 106: ...d authorization to use the equipment POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT WARNING Do not install additional floor mats on top of the factory installed floor mats as they may interfere with the accelerator or the brake pedals Position the floor mat so that the eyelet is over the retention post and press down to lock in Make sure that the mat does not interfere with the operation of the accelerator or the b...

Page 107: ...hrough 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 issued ...

Page 108: ...lt Minder威 operation Low fuel warnings are displayed in the message center followed by a chime when the distance to empty value reaches 75 miles 120 km The following systems if equipped cannot be turned off reverse sensing system Blind Spot Information System BLIS威 with cross traffic alert and collision warning system Optional settings these settings can be changed Vehicle speed is limited to 80 m...

Page 109: ...ings Turn the ignition on using an admin key and do the following 1 Press SETUP until the feature you want to change is highlighted 2 Press RESET to select the item 3 Press SETUP to scroll through the list of options and then reset to select it Clear MyKey To reset all MyKeys as admin keys start the vehicle using an admin key and then press SETUP to choose the Clear MyKey option in the settings me...

Page 110: ...system the default settings will recognize the remote start system as an additional admin key with its associated privileges Program the remote start system as a MyKey in addition to the key that has already been programmed as a MyKey To program the remote start system as MyKey do the following 1 Enter the vehicle and close all doors 2 Remote start the vehicle using a remote start fob 3 Follow the...

Page 111: ...ngs Key in the ignition is a MyKey No MyKeys are programmed to the vehicle Refer to Create a MyKey section Vehicle has been started using a remote start system that is programmed as a MyKey Refer to Using MyKey with remote start systems section Cannot clear MyKey Key in the ignition is a MyKey No MyKeys are programmed to the vehicle Refer to Create a MyKey section Vehicle has been started using a ...

Page 112: ... Refer to Using MyKey with remote start systems section Admin keys programmed total includes one additional key Unknown key has been programmed to the vehicle as admin key Vehicle is equipped with a remote start system Refer to Using MyKey with remote start systems section MyKey miles do not accumulate MyKey is not being used by the intended user MyKey system has been recently cleared POWER DOOR L...

Page 113: ...n 12 mph 20 km h The autolock feature repeats when any door is opened then closed while the ignition is in the on position and the vehicle speed is 9 mph 15 km h or lower and the vehicle then attains a speed greater than 12 mph 20 km h Deactivating activating autolock feature Your vehicle comes with the autolock features activated there are four methods to enable disable this feature Through your ...

Page 114: ...ocedure 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 the 7 8 5 Release the 7 8 6 Release the 3 4 The user should receive a horn chirp to indicate the system has been disabled or a chirp followed by a honk to indicate the system has been enabled A...

Page 115: ... or the procedure will have to be repeated If the procedure needs to be repeated wait a minimum of 30 seconds before beginning 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 tim...

Page 116: ...ut the doors are unlocked The childproof locks are located on the rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door Setting the lock for one door will not automatically set the lock for both doors Insert the key and turn to the lock position key at an angle to engage the childproof lock Insert the key and turn to the unlock position key horizontal to disengage the childproof loc...

Page 117: ...artment 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 to ...

Page 118: ...es 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 in ...

Page 119: ... doors 1 Press and release to lock all the doors The turn lamps will flash 2 Press and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the doors are closed Note The doors will lock again the horn will chirp and the turn lamps 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 perim...

Page 120: ...o local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries 3 Insert the new battery Refer to the instructions inside the IKT for the correct orientation of the battery Press the battery down to ensure that the battery is fully seated in the battery housing cavity 4 Snap the battery cover back onto the key Note Replacement of the battery will not cause the IKT to become deprogrammed from your vehi...

Page 121: ... have been turned on with the dimmer control or any door is open Perimeter lamps illuminated entry With the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter system the following items will illuminate when the control on the transmitter is pressed Parking lamps Tail lamps Headlamps The lamps will automatically turn off if the ignition switch is turned to the 3 on position The vehicle is locked using the keyless entr...

Page 122: ... short and one long to indicate the perimeter lighting feature has been activated 7 Turn the ignition to the 1 off position to exit the procedure Note The horn will chirp once to 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 ...

Page 123: ...n personal entry code 1 Enter the factory set code 2 Within five seconds press the 1 2 on the keypad 3 Enter your personal 5 digit code Each number must be entered 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 o...

Page 124: ...5 6 control within five seconds To lock all doors press and hold the 7 8 and the 9 0 at the same time with 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 transm...

Page 125: ...s 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 programm...

Page 126: ...rogrammed 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 both ...

Page 127: ...d 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 th...

Page 128: ...e 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 contr...

Page 129: ...r 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 theft...

Page 130: ...ome 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 driver sho...

Page 131: ...up the head restraint until it reaches the highest adjustment position 2 Simultaneously press and hold both the adjust release button and the unlock remove button then pull up on the head restraint To reinstall the adjustable 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 ...

Page 132: ... 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 Pull lever up to adjust seatback Adjusting the front power seat WARNING Never adjust the driver s seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving WARNING Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop...

Page 133: ...njury Do not hang objects off seat back or stow objects in the seatback map pocket if equipped when a child is in the front passenger seat Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or between the seat and the center console if equipped Check the passenger airbag off or pass airbag off indicator lamp for proper airbag status Refer to Front passenger sensing system in the Airbag suppl...

Page 134: ...ower recline driver s seat only Press the control to recline the seatback forward or rearward Using the power lumbar support The power lumbar control is located on the outboard side of the driver s seat Press one side of the control to adjust firmness Press the other side of the control to adjust softness Seating and Safety Restraints 134 2011 Fusion Hybrid hfv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 135: ...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 high...

Page 136: ...board 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 unlock remove button 4 To adjust the outboard head restraints do the following 1 Raise the head restraint by pulling up on the head restraint 2 Lower the head restraint by pressing and holding the guide sleeve adjust release button ...

Page 137: ... 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 To remove the center head restraint do the following 1 Pull up the h...

Page 138: ...d restraints must be installed properly Seat mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment To access the cup holders fold the armrest down WARNING Use only soft cups in the cup holder Hard objects can injure you in a collision SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is desig...

Page 139: ...ety belt pretensioners and or either one or both stages of the dual stage airbag supplemental restraints based on crash severity and occupant conditions The fact that the pretensioners or airbags did not activate for both front seat occupants in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system Rather it means the Personal Safety System determined the accident conditions crash seve...

Page 140: ...n the occupant is not properly restrained by safety belts or child safety seats and they move forward during pre crash braking The most effective way to reduce the risk of unnecessary injuries is to make sure all occupants are properly restrained Accident statistics suggest that children are much safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front WARNING Air bags can ki...

Page 141: ...ty belt energy management retractors allow webbing to be pulled out of the retractor in a gradual and controlled manner in response to the occupant s forward momentum This helps reduce the risk of force related injuries to the occupant s chest by limiting the load on the occupant Refer to Energy management feature front outboard section in this chapter Determining if the Personal Safety System is ...

Page 142: ...en when an air bag supplemental restraint system SRS is provided WARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously 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 a...

Page 143: ...a snap and feel it latch Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle 2 To unfasten press the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle Restraint of pregnant women WARNING Always ride and drive with your seatback upright and the safety belt properly fastened The lap portion of the safety belt should fit snug and be positioned low across the hips The shoulder portion of the sa...

Page 144: ...dent could increase the risk of injury in a collision Safety belt locking modes All safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts The driver safety belt has the first locking mode and the front outboard passenger and rear seat safety belts have both types of locking modes described as follows Vehicle sensitive mode This is the normal retractor mode which allows free shoul...

Page 145: ... Safety restraints for children or Safety seats for children later in this chapter How to use the automatic locking mode Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulled out Allow the belt to retract As the belt retracts you will hear a clicking sound This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode How to ...

Page 146: ...outboard seating positions Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder To adjust the shoulder belt height pull on the center button and slide the height adjuster up or down Release the button and pull down on the height adjuster to make sure it is locked in place WARNING Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the midd...

Page 147: ...short for you when fully extended WARNING Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts Conditions of operation If Then The driver s safety belt is not buckled before the ignition sw...

Page 148: ...river s and passenger s safety belt usages are monitored and either may activate the Belt Minder威 feature The warnings are the same for the driver and the front passenger If the Belt Minder威 warnings have expired warnings for approximately five minutes for one occupant driver or front passenger the other occupant can still activate the Belt Minder威 feature When the Belt Minder威 feature is activate...

Page 149: ... 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 traveling at least 3 mph 5 km h and more than 1 2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to on The Belt ...

Page 150: ... 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 wri...

Page 151: ...ure 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 independently When deactivating activating one seating position do not buckle the other position as this will ...

Page 152: ... 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 safety belt This will disable the Belt Minder威 feature for that seating position if it is currently ena...

Page 153: ...r 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 modul...

Page 154: ...irbag 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 attempt...

Page 155: ...upplemental 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 the...

Page 156: ...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 inflat...

Page 157: ...e instrument panel As with front and side airbags it is important to be properly seated and restrained to reduce the risk of death or serious injury Front passenger sensing system The front passenger sensing system is designed to meet the regulatory requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 208 and is designed to disable will not inflate the front passenger s frontal airbag under...

Page 158: ...ssenger frontal airbag is enabled may inflate the indicator lamp will be unlit The front passenger sensing system is designed to disable will not inflate the front passenger s frontal airbag when a rear facing infant seat a forward facing child restraint or a booster seat is detected When the front passenger sensing system disables will not inflate the front passenger frontal airbag the indicator ...

Page 159: ...ckled Lit Disabled Adult Unlit Enabled WARNING Even with Advanced Restraints Systems children 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position After all occupants have adjusted their seats and put on safety belts it s very important that they continue to sit properly A properly seated occupant sits upright leaning against the seat back and centered on the seat cushion with the...

Page 160: ...s of the passenger airbag off indicator lamp is incorrect check for the following Objects lodged underneath the seat Objects between the seat cushion and the center console if equipped Objects hanging off the seat back Objects stowed in the seatback map pocket if equipped Objects placed on the occupant s lap Cargo interference with the seat Other passengers pushing or pulling on the seat Rear pass...

Page 161: ...th the seat If objects are lodged and or cargo is interfering with the seat please take the following steps to remove the obstruction Pull the vehicle over Turn the vehicle off Driver and or adult passengers should check for any objects lodged underneath the front passenger seat or cargo interfering with the seat Remove the obstruction s if found Restart the vehicle Wait at least two minutes and v...

Page 162: ...ly until the problem and or light are repaired If any of these things happen even intermittently have the supplemental restraint system serviced at an authorized dealer immediately Unless serviced the system may not function properly in the event of a collision Seat mounted side airbag system WARNING Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the airbag cover on the side of the seatbacks o...

Page 163: ...arning 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 Side airbags in combination with safety belts can help reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact collision The side airbags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of the front seat...

Page 164: ...t in the instrument cluster or a 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 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 wi...

Page 165: ... The side 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 provid...

Page 166: ...ar 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 significant side impact collision Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in the rear seats The side air curtain will not interfere with children restr...

Page 167: ...the type sufficient to cause activation The side air curtain system is designed to inflate in side impact collisions not roll over rear impact frontal or near frontal collisions unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration WARNING Several air bag system components get hot after inflation Do not touch them after inflation WARNING If the side air curtain has deployed the air curtain w...

Page 168: ...the following actions are taken by the driver or any other person pressing the hazard control button or pressing the panic button on the remote entry transmitter The feature will continue to operate until the vehicle runs out of power Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles including pretensioners Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Airbags MUST BE disposed of by qualified ...

Page 169: ...t http www sfa ca or Transport Canada at 1 800 333 0371 http www tc gc ca Failure to properly restrain children in safety seats made especially for their height age and weight may result in an increased risk of serious injury or death to your child Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size height weight or age Recommended restraint type Infants or toddlers Children weighing 40 ...

Page 170: ...e required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the U S and Canada Many states and provinces require that small children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight a height of 4 ft 9 in 1 45 meters tall or 80 lb 36 kg Check your local and state or provincial laws for specific requirements regarding the safety of children in your vehicle When possible always pr...

Page 171: ...g X X X Forward facing child seat Over 48 lb 21 kg X X WARNING Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat NEVER place a rear facing child seat in front of an active airbag If you must use a forward facing child seat in the front seat move the vehicle seat all the way back When possible all children age 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position If all children ca...

Page 172: ...o boost a child They can slide around and increase the likelihood of injury or death in a collision WARNING Always restrain an unoccupied child seat or booster seat These objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop which may increase the risk of serious injury WARNING Never place or allow a child to place the shoulder belt under a child s arm or behind the back because it reduces ...

Page 173: ... your child safety seat or booster manufacturer fits the restraint and can be restrained properly then restrain the child in the child safety seat or with the belt positioning booster Remember that child seats and belt positioning boosters vary and may be designed to fit children of different heights ages and weights Children who are too large for child safety seats or belt positioning boosters as...

Page 174: ...se of the seat by any other occupant in 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 i...

Page 175: ...le 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 facing child seat the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child seat 1 Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt 2 Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoul...

Page 176: ... is latched securely by pulling on it 5 To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is pulled out 6 Allow the belt to retract to remove slack The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode 7 Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automati...

Page 177: ...at forcibly move the seat forward and back to make sure the seat is securely held in place To check this grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward and back There should be no more than 1 inch 2 5 cm of movement for proper installation Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician CPST to make certain the child restraint is pr...

Page 178: ...chapter for more information Your vehicle has LATCH lower anchors for child seat installation at the seating positions marked with the child seat symbol The LATCH anchors are located at the rear section of the rear seat between the cushion and seat back below the locator symbols on the seat back Follow the child seat manufacturer s instructions to properly install a child seat with LATCH attachmen...

Page 179: ...hed to that anchor WARNING The standardized spacing for LATCH lower anchors is 280 mm 11 inches center to center Do not use LATCH lower anchors for the center seating position unless the child seat manufacturer s instructions permit and specify using anchors spaced at least as far apart as those in this vehicle Each time you use the safety seat check that the seat is properly attached to the lower...

Page 180: ...n 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 system or both you can attach the top tether strap If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments and have attached the top tether strap to the proper top tether anchor do not tighten ...

Page 181: ...a collision 5 Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer s instructions If the safety seat is not anchored properly the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases If your child restraint system is equipped with a tether strap and the child restraint manufacturer recommends its use Ford also recommends its use Seating and Safety Restraints 181 2011 ...

Page 182: ...ap shoulder safety belts fit better They lift the child up so that the lap belt rests low across the hips and the knees bend comfortably at the edge of the cushion while minimizing slouching Booster seats may also make the shoulder belt fit better and more comfortably Try to keep the belt near the middle of the shoulder and across the center of the chest Moving the child closer a few centimeters o...

Page 183: ...pes of belt positioning booster seats backless and high back Always use booster seats in conjunction with the vehicle lap shoulder belt Backless booster seats If your backless booster seat has a removable shield remove the shield If a vehicle seating position has a low seat back or no head restraint a backless booster seat may place your child s head as measured at the tops of the ears above the t...

Page 184: ...shoulder belt to cross the chest and rest snugly near the center of the shoulder The drawings below compare the ideal fit center to a shoulder belt uncomfortably close to the neck and a shoulder belt that could slip off the shoulder The drawings below also show how the lap belt should be low and snug across the child s hips If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat placing a rubberized mesh s...

Page 185: ... tears or cuts Replace if necessary All vehicle safety belt assemblies including retractors buckles front safety belt buckle assemblies buckle support assemblies slide bar if equipped shoulder belt height adjusters if equipped shoulder belt guide on seatback if equipped child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors and attaching hardware should be inspected after a collision Refer to the child restra...

Page 186: ...es 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 tire gr...

Page 187: ...oaded 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 inflation ...

Page 188: ...ort 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 and ...

Page 189: ...ally 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 Certification Label or Tire Label When weather temperature changes occur ti...

Page 190: ... 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 valve stems Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear ...

Page 191: ...ulges 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 load s...

Page 192: ...placement 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 Complianc...

Page 193: ...g 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 wheels ...

Page 194: ...th your spare 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 o...

Page 195: ...ires 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 information on th...

Page 196: ...ates 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 information ...

Page 197: ...umbers 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 All ...

Page 198: ...esenting 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 manufa...

Page 199: ...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 pressure w...

Page 200: ...ewall edge 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 di...

Page 201: ... 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 combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illumin...

Page 202: ...ng your tire pressure monitoring system TPMS The tire pressure monitoring system measures pressure in your four road tires and sends the tire pressure readings to your vehicle The low tire pressure warning lamp will turn on if the tire pressure is significantly low Once the light is illuminated your tires are under inflated and need to be inflated to the manufacturer s recommended tire pressure Ev...

Page 203: ...er 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 system f...

Page 204: ... after you have filled your tires to the recommended inflation pressure How temperature 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 wi...

Page 205: ...g and may lead to loss of vehicle control WARNING Do not use snow chains or cables on this vehicle as they may cause damage to your vehicle which may lead to loss of vehicle control VEHICLE LOADING This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehi...

Page 206: ...ket or authorized dealer installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle the weight of the equipment must be subtracted from the payload listed on the Tire Label in order to determine the new payload WARNING The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can be limited either by volume capacity how much space is available or by payload capacity how much weight the vehicle should carry Once...

Page 207: ...ross Axle Weight is the total weight placed on each axle front and rear including vehicle curb weight and all payload GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle front or rear These Tires Wheels and Loading 207 2011 Fusion Hybrid hfv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 208: ... 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 Wheels and Loading 208 2011 Fusion Hybrid hfv Owners Guide 1st ...

Page 209: ...rd 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 209 2011 Fusion Hybrid hfv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 210: ...s 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 to calculate the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity Another example for your vehicl...

Page 211: ...g 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 WARNING Never tow a trailer with this vehicle Your vehicle is not equipped to tow...

Page 212: ...you should always obey local speed limits You also have the option of trailering the vehicle with its front wheels on a dolly or trailering with all four wheels off the ground For other towing requirements refer to Wrecker towing in the Roadside Emergencies chapter Tires Wheels and Loading 212 2011 Fusion Hybrid hfv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 213: ...mperatures in the engine and exhaust system creating the risk of fire or other damage WARNING Do not park idle or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system which can start a fire WARNING Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas Exhaust fumes can be toxic Always open the garage door...

Page 214: ...ed their safety belts For more information on safety belts and their proper usage refer to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter 2 Make sure vehicle accessories are off Make sure the parking brake is set Make sure the gearshift lever is in P Park 3 Turn the key to 3 on without turning the key to 4 start 1 2 Driving 214 2011 Fusion Hybrid hfv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 215: ...is on whether the engine is running or not to indicate the vehicle is capable of movement using its electric motor engine or both The vehicle s computer will determine if an engine start is required at key on The engine will start if it is necessary for cabin heating or windshield defrost The engine will also be started when outside temperatures are low Note The vehicle may be turned off at any ti...

Page 216: ...t the system to a grounded 120 volt A C electrical source The block heater system is most effective when outdoor temperatures reach below 0 F 18 C WARNING Failure to follow engine block heater instructions could result in property damage or physical injury WARNING To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two pronged cheater adapters Prior ...

Page 217: ...tension cord are solidly connected A poor connection can cause the cord to become very hot and may result in an electrical shock or fire Be sure to check for heat anywhere in the electrical hookup once the system has been operating for approximately a half hour Finally have the engine block heater system checked during your fall tune up to be sure it s in good working order How to use the engine b...

Page 218: ...eel lockup during brake application and compensates for this tendency Noise from the ABS pump motor and brake pedal pulsation may be observed during ABS braking any pulsation or mechanical noise you may feel or hear is normal In addition the ABS performs a self check after you start the engine and begin to drive away A brief mechanical noise may be heard during this test This is normal ABS warning...

Page 219: ...ve braking the motor is spun as a generator to create electrical current This recharges the high voltage battery and slows the vehicle In effect once the accelerator pedal is released the motor changes from an energy user to an energy producer When the accelerator pedal is released or the brake pedal is applied the brake controller automatically detects the amount of deceleration requested and opt...

Page 220: ...ke is fully released but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated the brakes may not be working properly See your authorized dealer as soon as possible ADVANCETRAC姞 STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM 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 functio...

Page 221: ... Activation of the AdvanceTrac威 system is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded their ability to grip the road this could reduce the operator s ability to control the vehicle potentially resulting in a loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury and death If your AdvanceTrac威 system activates SLOW DOWN WARNING If a failure has been detected within the AdvanceTrac...

Page 222: ...dal may feel stiffer than usual Traction control system TCS Traction control is a driver aid feature that helps your vehicle maintain traction of the wheels typically 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 Engi...

Page 223: ...cle Driving over a patch of ice or other slippery surfaces Changing lanes on a snow rutted road Entering a snow free road from a snow covered side street or vice versa Entering a paved road from a gravel road or vice versa 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...

Page 224: ...ving or if the ignition is turned off you can steer the vehicle manually but it takes more effort Under extreme usage conditions the steering effort may increase This occurs to prevent 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 steering and driving maneuvers...

Page 225: ...STEERING NOW will be displayed and steering assist will be removed until the steering system is serviced Have your vehicle taken to the nearest dealer as soon as possible If the steering wanders or pulls check for an improperly inflated tire uneven tire wear loose or worn suspension components loose or worn steering components improper steering alignment A high crown in the road or high crosswinds...

Page 226: ...torage compartment lid and carefully pry the trim panel 2 up from rear attachments on the storage compartment and disconnect it from the console to expose the inside of the gearshift 4 Locate the brake shift interlock lever on the driver s side of the shifter assembly 5 Apply the brake pedal Using a screwdriver or similar tool press and hold the brake shift interlock lever while pulling the gearsh...

Page 227: ...smission and prevents the front wheels from turning To put your vehicle in gear Start the engine Release the parking brake 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 Turn ...

Page 228: ... your vehicle unattended while it is running If you do not take these precautions your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow 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 accelerator in each gear Do not rock the vehicle...

Page 229: ...nal 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 warning to assist the driver in detecting large stationary objects to avoid damaging the vehicle The system may not detect smaller objects particularly those close to the ground WARNING Certain add on devices ...

Page 230: ...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 rea...

Page 231: ...y move 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 Image delay if displayed thr...

Page 232: ... 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 it ...

Page 233: ...djacent lane is at a safe distance signal that you are going to change lanes Glance over your shoulder to verify traffic is clear and carefully change lanes When the approaching vehicle is at a distance its image is small and near the inboard edge of the main mirror As the vehicle approaches the image becomes larger and begins to move outboard across the main mirror 1 As the vehicle approaches its...

Page 234: ...cement 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 system ...

Page 235: ...gnal 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 the...

Page 236: ...cting 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 approaching ...

Page 237: ...d 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 alert...

Page 238: ...ter 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 cen...

Page 239: ...n 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 is...

Page 240: ...y 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 brake...

Page 241: ...lons 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 the...

Page 242: ... the nearest dealership within 35 miles 56 km To obtain reimbursement information U S Ford Mercury and Lincoln vehicle customers call 1 800 241 3673 Customers will be asked to submit their original receipts Canadian customers who need to obtain reimbursement information call 1 800 665 2006 or visit our website at www ford ca HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL The hazard flasher control is located on the instr...

Page 243: ...tempt 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 wire within the f...

Page 244: ...l Natural 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 Ro...

Page 245: ...nter high mount stop lamp 3 15A HEV battery fan 4 30A 110V Inverter 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 lights 10 15A Backlighting Puddle lamps Roadside Emergencies 245 2011 Fusion Hybrid hfv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 246: ...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 spare 34 5...

Page 247: ... Moon roof Compass Ambient lighting 42 10A Electronic power assist steering 43 10A Not used spare 44 10A Fuel diode Powertrain control module 45 5A Heated backlight and blower relay coil Wiper washer 46 7 5A Occupant classification sensor OCS module Passenger airbag off lamp 47 30A Circuit Breaker Power windows 48 Delayed accessory relay Roadside Emergencies 247 2011 Fusion Hybrid hfv Owners Guide...

Page 248: ...the cover to the power distribution box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter The high current fuses are coded as follows Fuse Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 1 50A Electronic power assist steering B 2 50A Electronic power assist ...

Page 249: ...ay 42 44 power 14 Not used 15 Not used 16 Not used 17 10A HEV high voltage battery module 18 30A 110V electrical outlet 19 Not used 20 Not used 21 Not used 22 20A Console power point 23 10A Powertrain control module Transmission control module keep alive power Canister vent 24 Not used 25 Not used 26 Not used 27 Not used 28 60A Cooling fan motor 29 20A Front power point 30 30A Fuel relay relay 43 ...

Page 250: ...A relay Backup lamps 42 G8VA relay Heater pump 43 G8VA relay Fuel pump 44 G8VA relay Motor electronics coolant pump 45 15A Injectors 46 15A Coil on plugs 47 10A Powertrain control module general Heater pump Motor electronics coolant pump relay coils DC DC converter Back up lamps Brake controller 48 20A HEV high voltage battery module Fuel pump relay 49 15A Powertrain control module emissions relat...

Page 251: ...state Vacuum pump 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 light will illuminate when the spare tire is in use To restore the full functionality of the monitoring system all...

Page 252: ...ontrol 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 be replaced rather than repaired...

Page 253: ...are 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 usage of a full size dissimilar spare tire wheel can lead to impairment of the following Handling stability and braking performance Comfort and noise Ground clearance and parking ...

Page 254: ... long bolt from the tool bag 2 Remove the bolt securing the spare tire using the lug wrench then lift and remove the spare tire from the trunk 3 Remove the jack retention bolt by turning it counterclockwise and remove the jack from the vehicle Tire change procedure WARNING To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire be sure the parking brake is set then block in both directions ...

Page 255: ...icle 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 equipped from the wheel Loosen each wheel lug nut one half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground Roadside Emergencies 255 2011 Fusion...

Page 256: ...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 not ...

Page 257: ...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 chan...

Page 258: ...me 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 container a...

Page 259: ...nue to operate for 3 5 seconds after you turn the ignition off to complete the relearning process This is a normal condition and will not re occur until the low voltage battery is disconnected again Refer to Low voltage underhood battery in the Maintenance and Specification chapter for more information 1 Use only a 12 volt supply to start your vehicle 2 Do not disconnect the battery of the disable...

Page 260: ...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 Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades belts moving parts of both engines or any fuel delivery system parts Jump starting 1 Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased spee...

Page 261: ...ry 3 Remove the jumper cable from the positive terminal of the booster vehicle s battery 4 Remove the jumper 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 D A B C 4 D 1 2 3 Roadside Emergencies 261 2011 Fusion Hyb...

Page 262: ...s 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 tow ...

Page 263: ... 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 2011 ...

Page 264: ...g your vehicle 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 ...

Page 265: ...orized dealer 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 Vehi...

Page 266: ... 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 whichever occurs first 1 Two or more repair attempts are made on the same non conformity likely to cause death o...

Page 267: ...mpartial person The arbitrator will consider the testimony provided and make a decision after the hearing Disputes submitted to the BBB AUTO LINE program are usually decided within forty days after you file your claim with the BBB You are not bound by the decision and may reject the decision and proceed to court where all findings of the BBB Auto Line dispute and decision are admissible in the cou...

Page 268: ...he need for lengthy and expensive legal proceedings In the CAMVAP program impartial third party arbitrators conduct hearings at mutually convenient times and places in an informal environment These impartial arbitrators review the positions of the parties make decisions and when appropriate render awards to resolve disputes CAMVAP decisions are fast fair and final as the arbitrator s award is bind...

Page 269: ...PANY FORD EXPORT OPERATIONS GLOBAL INITIATIVES 1555 Fairlane Drive Fairlane Business Park 3 Allen Park Michigan 48101 U S A Telephone 313 594 4857 For customers in Guam the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands CNMI America Samoa and the U S Virgin Islands please feel free to call our Toll Free Number 800 841 FORD 3673 FAX 313 390 0804 Email expcac ford com If your vehicle must be serviced ...

Page 270: ...other foreign country contact the nearest authorized dealer If the authorized dealer employees cannot help you they can direct you to the nearest Ford affiliate office 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 fre...

Page 271: ...ur 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 CANADA ONLY If you believe that your ve...

Page 272: ... diesel fuel bird droppings and insect deposits because they can cause damage to the vehicle s paintwork 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 yo...

Page 273: ... 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 stream of water Never apply any cleaning chemical to hot or warm wheel rims or covers Some automatic car washes may cause damage to the finish on your wheel rims or covers Industrial strength heavy duty ...

Page 274: ... into the vents can damage internal parts Never wash or rinse the engine while it is hot or running water in the running engine may cause internal damage Never wash or rinse any ignition coil spark plug wire or spark plug well or the area in and around these locations PLASTIC NON PAINTED EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts These products are available from your authori...

Page 275: ... car wash facilities Be sure to replace 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...

Page 276: ...r more thorough cleaning use a mild soap and water solution If the spot cannot be completely cleaned by this method the area may be cleaned using a commercially available cleaning product designed for automotive interiors 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...

Page 277: ...seats refer to a separate section in this chapter Clean spills and stains as quickly as possible For routine cleaning wipe the surface with a soft damp cloth For more thorough cleaning wipe the surface with a mild soap and water solution In Canada use Motorcraft威 Vinyl Cleaner CXC 93 Dry the area with a soft cloth If the leather cannot be completely cleaned using a mild soap and water solution the...

Page 278: ...al Markings Because the leather in the seat comes from genuine steer hides there will be evidence of naturally occurring markings such as small scars These markings give character to the seating covers and should be considered as proof of a genuine leather product In order to lessen the appearance of certain scratches and other wear marks apply conditioner on the affected area following the same i...

Page 279: ...Motorcraft威 Bug and Tar Remover ZC 42 Motorcraft威 Custom Bright Metal Cleaner ZC 15 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 Quality Windshield Wa...

Page 280: ...re 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 High voltage information WARNING Exposure to high voltage may result in severe personal injury or death High voltage components must be serviced by a trained service technician Your vehicle consists of various high voltage components and wiring All...

Page 281: ...move 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 hood and support it with the prop rod Maintenance and Specifications 281 2011 Fusion Hybrid hfv ...

Page 282: ... dipstick 4 Motor Electronics M E coolant reservoir 5 Brake fluid reservoir 6 Power distribution box 7 Air cleaner assembly out of view 8 Low voltage underhood battery 9 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2 4 5 6 3 1 9 8 7 Maintenance and Specifications 282 2011 Fusion Hybrid hfv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 283: ...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 CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES 1 Pull the wiper arm away from the vehicle Turn the blade at an angle from ...

Page 284: ...4 Open the hood Protect yourself from engine heat 5 Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level dipstick 6 Wipe the dipstick clean Insert the dipstick fully then remove it again If the oil level is within the lower and upper holes lines the oil level is acceptable DO NOT ADD OIL If the oil level is below the lower hole line engine oil must be added to raise the level within the normal operati...

Page 285: ...void possible oil loss DO NOT operate the vehicle with the engine oil level dipstick and or the engine oil filler cap removed Engine oil and filter recommendations Look for this certification trademark Use SAE 5W 20 engine oil Only use oils certified for gasoline engines by the American Petroleum Institute API An oil with this trademark symbol conforms to the current engine and emission system pro...

Page 286: ...or another with equivalent performance for your engine application LOW VOLTAGE UNDERHOOD BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with a Motorcraft威 maintenance free battery which normally does not require additional water during its life of service If your battery has a cover shield make sure it is reinstalled after the battery has been cleaned or replaced For longer trouble free operation keep the top o...

Page 287: ...t medical attention If acid is swallowed call a physician immediately WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling Because your vehicle s engine is electronically controlled by a computer some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed the engine must...

Page 288: ... voltage battery storage Your vehicle must be started and run for a minimum of 10 minutes once a month in order to maintain the high voltage battery charge This will maintain the high voltage battery but it is not enough to maintain the low voltage underhood battery and additional low voltage underhood battery charging may be required after 60 days If your vehicle is to be stored for 30 days or lo...

Page 289: ...t Refer to the following engine coolant sections for all information instructions and warnings related to cooling systems The two systems use the same coolant and operate similarly with the Motor and Electronics system generally operating at a lower temperature and pressure The fluid levels in both reservoirs need to be maintained When the engine is cold check the level of M E coolant in the reser...

Page 290: ...ng 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 If coolant is filled to the COLD FILL RANGE or FULL COLD level when the engine is not cool the system will remain underfilled WARNING Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot...

Page 291: ...stilled 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 cap on the radiator of a vehicle with an overflow system follow these steps to add engine coolant WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury make sure the engine is cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap ...

Page 292: ...Your cooling system may have a leak Operating an engine with a low level of coolant can result in engine overheating and possible engine damage Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine coolant since a Ford approved recycling process is not yet available Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner Follow your community s regulat...

Page 293: ...coolant container to ensure the coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate protection at the temperatures in which you drive Vehicles driven year round in non extreme climates should use a 50 50 mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system and engine protection FUEL FILTER Your vehicle is equipped with a lifetime fuel filter that is integrated with the ...

Page 294: ...us illness and permanent injury Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes If fuel is splashed in the eyes remove contact lenses if worn flush with 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 clot...

Page 295: ...re near fuel or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Stay outside your vehicle and do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling your vehicle this is against the law in some places Keep children away from the fuel pump never let children pump fuel Do not use personal electronic devices while refueling It can ignite fuel vapors Use the following guid...

Page 296: ...iller door If the check fuel fill inlet lamp or CHECK FUEL FILL INLET message comes on the fuel fill inlet may not have properly closed The inlet may have stuck open or debris may be preventing the inlet from fully closing At the next opportunity safely pull off the road turn off the engine open the fuel filler door and remove any visible debris from the fuel fill opening Insert either the fuel fi...

Page 297: ...ed additives Note Use of any fuel other than those recommended may cause powertrain damage a loss of vehicle performance and repairs may not be covered under warranty Octane recommendations Your vehicle is designed to use Regular unleaded gasoline with a pump R M 2 octane rating of 87 Some stations offer fuels posted as Regular with an octane rating below 87 particularly in high altitude areas Fue...

Page 298: ...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 Cleaner air Ford endorses the use of reformulated cleaner burning gasolines to improve air quality per the recommendations in the Choosing the right fuel section Running out of fuel Avoid running out of...

Page 299: ...to you or others When filling the vehicle s fuel tank from a portable fuel container use the included funnel 1 Locate the white plastic funnel It is attached to the underside of the spare tire cover or is included with the tire changing tools 2 Slowly insert the funnel into the Easy Fuel system 3 Fill the vehicle with fuel from the portable fuel container 4 When done clean the funnel or properly d...

Page 300: ...ent in the tank The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should not be relied upon to increase driving range For consistent results when filling the fuel tank Turn the engine ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running Allow no more than two automatic click offs when filling Always use fuel with the recom...

Page 301: ... follow and you may be able to improve your fuel economy Habits Avoid aggressive driving Quick acceleration and deceleration decrease fuel economy Drive at a smooth constant speed Excessive variation in pedal input causes more operating mode changes and reduces efficiency Drive at reasonable speeds Traveling at 60 mph 96 km h uses approximately 20 less fuel than traveling at 70 mph 112 km h Minimi...

Page 302: ...g deflectors rollbars light bars running boards ski luggage racks flags may reduce fuel economy Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to driving on mountainous terrain EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to ...

Page 303: ... By law vehicle 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...

Page 304: ...e I 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 ...

Page 305: ...d Check fluid levels with the ignition in the on position Fluid levels between the MIN and MAX lines are within the normal operating range there is no need to add fluid If the fluid levels are outside of the normal operating range the performance of your brake system could be compromised seek service from your authorized dealer immediately TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking electronically controlled Cont...

Page 306: ...ey require regular maintenance to protect against rust and damage Body Wash vehicle thoroughly to remove dirt grease oil tar or mud from exterior surfaces rear wheel housing and underside of front fenders See the Cleaning chapter for more information Periodically wash vehicles stored in exposed locations Touch up raw or primed metal to prevent rust Cover chrome and stainless steel parts with a thi...

Page 307: ...g vehicle from storage check coolant fluid level Confirm there are no cooling system leaks and fluid is at the recommended level Low voltage underhood battery Check and recharge as necessary Keep connections clean If storing your vehicle for more than 30 days without recharging the battery disconnect the negative terminal of the low voltage underhood battery to prevent its charge from becoming dep...

Page 308: ...here are no leaks and fluids are at recommended levels If the battery was removed clean the battery cable ends and inspect If you have any concerns or issues contact your authorized dealer MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 2 5L iVCT engine Oil filter FL 910 Spark plugs 1 Cabin air filter FP 67 Low voltage underhood battery BXT 67 R 1 For spark plug replacement see your authorized dealer Refer to s...

Page 309: ...hium grease XG 4 or XL 5 or equivalent ESB M1C93 B Engine coolant 9 3 quarts 8 8L Motorcraft威 Specialty Green Engine Coolant dark green colored 1 VC 10 A2 US CVC 10 A Canada WSS M97B55 A Motor Electronics M E Coolant 2 8 quarts 2 7L Engine oil 5 0 quarts 4 7L Motorcraft威 SAE 5W 20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil US Motorcraft威 SAE 5W 20 Super Premium Motor Oil Canada 2 XO 5W20 QSP US CXO 5W20 LS...

Page 310: ...r the correct fluid type to use 2 Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory Engine oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification WSS M2C930 A and the API Certification mark 3 Indicates only approximate dry fill capacity 4 Using any transmission fluid other than those that meet the recommended specification may cause internal transmission damage Do not use Motorcraf...

Page 311: ...k plug gap 0 049 0 053 inch 1 25 1 35mm Compression ratio 12 3 1 Engine drivebelt routing High voltage battery data High Voltage Battery Battery chemistry Nickel metal hydride Nominal voltage 275 volts Battery system capacity 5 5 amp hours Maintenance and Specifications 311 2011 Fusion Hybrid hfv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 312: ...ated 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 Vehicle identification number VIN The vehicle identification number is located on the driver side instrument panel Please note that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Maintenance and...

Page 313: ...e type 5 Check digit 6 Model year 7 Assembly plant 8 Production sequence number TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS You can find a transmission code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label The following table tells you which transmission each code represents Description Code Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission eCVT H Maintenance and Specifications 313 2011 Fusion Hybrid hf...

Page 314: ...nt 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 Ford Custom Accessories Not all accessories are available for all model...

Page 315: ...uct limited warranty offered by the accessory manufacturer For maximum vehicle performance keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle When adding accessories equipment passengers and luggage to your vehicle do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety Compliance Certifica...

Page 316: ...ng systems amateur radio users who install radios and antennas onto their vehicle should not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in the area of the driver s side hood Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability Accessories 316 2011 Fusion Hybrid hfv Owners Guide 1st Prin...

Page 317: ...extended 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 318: ...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 budg...

Page 319: ...Ford Extended Service Plan 319 2011 Fusion Hybrid hfv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 320: ...plans available in various time distance and deductible combinations Each plan is tailored to fit your own driving needs including reimbursement for towing and rental When you purchase Ford ESP you receive added peace of mind protection throughout Canada and the United States provided by a network of participating Ford Motor Company dealers For more information visit your local Ford of Canada deal...

Page 321: ...o assuring your continuing satisfaction Protecting your investment Maintenance is an investment that will pay dividends in the form of improved reliability durability and resale value To ensure the proper performance of your vehicle and its emission control systems it is imperative that scheduled maintenance be completed at the designated intervals Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built with...

Page 322: ...your Ford or Lincoln Mercury Dealership Your vehicle s oils and fluids should be changed at the specified intervals or in conjunction with a repair Flushing is a viable way to change fluid for many vehicle sub systems during scheduled maintenance It is critical that systems are flushed only with new fluid that is the same as that required to fill and operate the system or using a Ford approved flu...

Page 323: ...LOW Owner checks and services Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed by the owner or a service technician at the intervals indicated Service information and supporting specifications are provided in this owner s guide Any adverse condition should be brought to the attention of your dealer or qualified service technician as soon as possible for the proper service advic...

Page 324: ...uid level Check engine oil level Check every six months Check lap shoulder belts and seat latches for wear and function Check parking brake for proper operation Check safety warning lamps brake ABS airbag safety belt for operation Check cooling system fluid levels and strength Check battery connections and clean if necessary Check washer spray wiper operation and clean all wiper blades replace as ...

Page 325: ...on if equipped with an underhood dipstick power steering if equipped and window washer Inspect tires for wear and check air pressure including spare Check exhaust system for leaks damage loose parts and foreign material Check battery performance Check operation of horn exterior lamps turn signals and hazard warning lights Check radiator coolers heater and air conditioning hoses Inspect windshield ...

Page 326: ...Scheduled Maintenance Guide 326 2011 Fusion Hybrid hfv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 327: ...s schedule is presented at specific mileage kilometer intervals with exceptions noted Reset your oil life monitoring system after each engine oil and filter change refer to the Instrument Cluster chapter Scheduled Maintenance Guide 327 2011 Fusion Hybrid hfv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 328: ...with dipstick consult dealer for requirements Inspect brake pads shoes rotors drums brake linings hoses and parking brake Inspect engine cooling system and motor electronics cooling system for strength and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect half shaft boots if equipped Inspect steering linkage ball joints suspension tie rod ends driveshaft and U joints lubricate if equipped with...

Page 329: ...6F35 6F50 DPS6 and AWF 21 transmissions consult dealer for requirements Change manual transmission fluid Change rear axle fluid RWD vehicles Replace accessory drive belt s if not replaced within the last 100 000 miles 160 000 km Replace timing belt Fiesta Failure to replace timing belt can cause internal engine damage 1 Initial replacement at 100 000 miles 160 000 km or 72 months every 50 000 mile...

Page 330: ... HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE Scheduled Maintenance Guide 330 2011 Fusion Hybrid hfv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA f...

Page 331: ...MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE Scheduled Maintenance Guide 331 2011 Fusion Hybrid hfv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 332: ...MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE Scheduled Maintenance Guide 332 2011 Fusion Hybrid hfv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 333: ... for long distances as in heavy commercial use such as delivery taxi patrol car or livery Inspect frequently service as required Replace cabin air filter if equipped Replace engine air filter Every 300 hours of engine operation Change engine oil and replace oil filter Fiesta Every 5 000 miles 6 months or 200 hours of engine operation whichever comes first Change engine oil and replace oil filter E...

Page 334: ... 8 000 km or 6 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter Every 30 000 miles 48 000 km Change automatic transmission fluid except Fiesta Every 50 000 miles 80 000 km Change manual transmission fluid Reset your oil life monitor after each engine oil and filter change refer to the Instrument Cluster chapter Exclusive use of E85 Flex Fuel Vehicles only Every oil change interval If ran exclusivel...

Page 335: ...E RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE Scheduled Maintenance Guide 335 2011 Fusion Hybrid hfv Owners Guide 1st Printing U...

Page 336: ...MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE Scheduled Maintenance Guide 336 2011 Fusion Hybrid hfv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 337: ...L M2C192 A part number FITZ 19580 B or equivalent Add four ounces 118 mL of friction modifier XL 3 EST M2C118 A or equivalent for complete refill of Traction Lok rear axles The axle lubricant should be changed anytime the axle has been submerged in water California fuel filter replacement If vehicle is registered in California the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to p...

Page 338: ... 000 km change engine and motor electronics coolant whichever comes first After initial change change engine and motor electronics coolant every 3 years or 50 000 miles 80 000 km Scheduled Maintenance Guide 338 2011 Fusion Hybrid hfv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA fus ...

Page 339: ...O HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE DEALER VALIDATION P A CODE RO HOURS DATE MILEAGE Scheduled Maintenance Guide 339 2011 Fusion Hybrid hfv Owners Guide 1st Printing USA ...

Page 340: ... 305 fluid checking 305 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive 227 fluid refill capacities 309 fluid specification 309 Auxiliary input jack Line in 58 Axle lubricant specifications 309 refill capacities 309 B Battery 286 acid treating emergencies 286 jumping a disabled battery 259 maintenance free 286 replacement specifications 308 servicing 286 Belt Minder威 148 Blind Spot Informati...

Page 341: ...fic Alert 234 Cruise control see Speed control 96 Cupholder s 138 Customer Assistance 241 Ford Extended Service Plan 317 320 Getting assistance outside the U S and Canada 268 Getting roadside assistance 241 Getting the service you need 264 Ordering additional owner s literature 270 Utilizing the Mediation Arbitration Program 268 D Daytime running lamps see Lamps 77 Defrost windshield 70 Dipstick a...

Page 342: ...my 300 octane rating 297 311 quality 298 running out of fuel 258 298 safety information relating to automotive fuels 293 Fuses 243 244 G Garage door opener 100 Gas cap see Fuel cap 296 Gas mileage see Fuel economy 300 Gauges 25 H Hazard flashers 242 Headlamps 75 aiming 78 autolamp system 75 bulb specifications 81 daytime running lights 77 flash to pass 77 high beam 76 replacing bulbs 82 turning on...

Page 343: ...nti lock brakes ABS 218 Load limits 205 Locks autolock 113 childproof 116 doors 112 Lubricant specifications 309 Lug nuts 257 Lumbar support seats 134 M Message center 35 system check button 44 warning messages 45 Mirrors 94 95 automatic dimming rearview mirror 94 heated 95 side view mirrors power 95 Moon roof 99 Motorcraft威 parts 279 308 MyKey 108 N Navigation system 66 O Octane rating 297 Oil se...

Page 344: ... Minder威 148 extension assembly 147 for adults 143 144 for children 168 Occupant Classification Sensor 140 warning light and chime 147 Safety restraints LATCH anchors 177 Safety seats for children 173 Safety Compliance Certification Label 312 Satellite Radio 50 Satellite Radio Information 63 Scheduled Maintenance Guide Normal Scheduled Maintenance and Log 327 What Maintenance Schedule Should You F...

Page 345: ...wing 211 trailer towing 211 wrecker 262 Transmission 227 brake shift interlock BSI 225 fluid checking and adding automatic 305 fluid refill capacities 309 lubricant specifications 309 Trunk 116 remote release 106 120 Turn signal 79 U Universal garage door opener 100 USB port 60 V Vehicle Identification Number VIN 312 Vehicle loading 205 Ventilating your vehicle 216 W Warning lights see Lights 18 W...

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