oil dipstick FORD FUSION HYBRID 2010 Owners Manual

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Engine oil 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
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To prolong the life of the wiper blades, it is highly recommended to
scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers. The
layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the
wiper rubber element.
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to thescheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the
oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
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, engineoil must be added
to raise the level within the normal operating range.
•If required, add engine oil to the engine. Refer toAdding engine oil
in this chapter.
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•Do not overfill the engine with oil. Oil levels above the upper
hole/line may cause engine damage.If the engine is overfilled,
some oil must be removed from the engine by an authorized dealer.
7. Put the dipstick back in and ensure it is fully seated.
Adding engine oil
1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer toChecking the engine
oilin this chapter.
2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal operating range, add
only certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the
engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the
opening.
3. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the
normal operating range on the engine oil level dipstick.
4. Install the dipstick and ensure it is fully seated.
5. Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise
until it stops.
To avoid 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 protection standards and fuel
economy requirements of the International Lubricant Standardization and
Approval Committee (ILSAC), comprised of U.S. and Japanese
automobile manufacturers.
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Child safety seats ......................166
attaching with tether straps ..174
in front seat ............................167
in rear seat ..............................167
LATCH .....................................172
recommendations ...................164
Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................177
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............269
instrument panel ....................271
interior .....................................271
plastic parts ............................270
washing ....................................267
waxing .....................................268
wheels ......................................268
wiper blades ............................270
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......68, 71
Compass, electronic ....................88
calibration .................................89
set zone adjustment .................89
Console ........................................90
overhead ....................................88
Controls
power seat ...............................124
steering column ........................98
Coolant
checking and adding ......282–283
refill capacities ................286, 302
specifications ..........................302
Cross Traffic Alert ....................229
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................96
Cupholder(s) .............................132
Customer Assistance ................236
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................321Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................264
Getting roadside assistance ...236
Getting the service
you need .................................260
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................265
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................264
D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................77
Defrost
windshield .................................71
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................300
engine oil .................................278
Driving under special
conditions ..................................224
through water .........................235
E
Electronic message center .........35
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................253
running out of fuel .........252, 292
Emission control system ..........297
Engine ........................................304
cleaning ...................................269
idle speed control ...................280
lubrication specifications .......302
refill capacities ........................302
service points ..................276–277
Engine block heater .................212
Engine oil ..................................278
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