service FORD FUSION (AMERICAS) 2014 2.G Owner's Manual

ActionMessage
Displays when the engine has reduced power in order to helpreduce high coolant temperatures.Power Reduced toLower Engine Temp
Displays to indicate that the vehicle is still in Transport orFactory mode. This may not allow some features to operateproperly. See your authorized dealer.
Transport / FactoryMode
Informs the driver that the powertrain needs service due to apowertrain malfunction.See Manual
MyKey
ActionMessage
Displayed during key programming when MyKey cannot beprogrammed.MyKey Not Created
Displays when MyKey is active.MyKey Active DriveSafely
Displays when starting the vehicle and MyKey is in use andthe MyKey speed limit is on.Speed Limited to XXMPH/km/h
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit ison and the vehicle speed is approaching 80 mph (130 km/h).Near Vehicle Top Speed
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit isreached.Vehicle at Top Speed ofMyKey Setting
Displays when MyKey is active.Check Speed DriveSafely
Displays when a MyKey is in use and Belt-Minder is activated.Buckle Up to UnmuteAudio
Displays when a MyKey is in use and AdvanceTrac is activated.AdvanceTrac On -MyKey Setting
Displays when a MyKey is in use and Traction control isactivated.Traction Control On -MyKey Setting
Displays when a MyKey is in use and park aid is activated.MyKey Park Aid Cannotbe Deactivated
Displayed when the lane keeping aid is on per MyKey settings.Lane Keeping Alert OnMyKey Setting
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Park Aid
ActionMessage
Displays when the system has detected a condition thatrequires service. Contact your authorized dealer. See ParkingAid (page 170).
Check Front Park Aid
Displays when the system has detected a condition thatrequires service. Contact your authorized dealer. See ParkingAid (page 170).
Check Rear Park Aid
Displays the park aid status.Front Park Aid On Off
Displays the park aid status.Rear Park Aid On Off
Park Brake
ActionMessage
Displays when the parking brake is set, the engine is runningand the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If thewarning stays on after the parking brake is released, contactyour authorized dealer.
Park Brake Engaged
The electric parking brake system has detected a conditionthat requires service. See your authorized dealer.Park Brake MalfunctionService Now
Displays when the electric parking brake is not set.Park Brake Not AppliedApply Park Brake
Displays when the electric parking brake is running a diagnosticcheck.Park Brake MaintenanceMode
Displays when the electric parking brake is set but has not bereleased.Park Brake Use Switchto Release
Displays when the electric parking brake is set but has not bereleased and the vehicle is moving.Press Brake to ReleasePark Brake and Switch
The electric park brake system has detected a condition thatrequires service. See your authorized dealer.Park Brake LimitedFunction ServiceRequired
Displays when the electric parking brake was not releasedcausing it to overheat.Park Brake SystemOverheated
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ActionMessage
Displays when the electric parking brake is set and the vehicleis started.Release Park Brake
Displays when the electric parking brake is set.Park Brake Applied
Displays when the electric parking brake is released.Park Brake Released
Power Steering
ActionMessage
The power steering system has detected a condition thatrequires service. See your authorized dealer.Steering Fault ServiceNow
The power steering system is not working. Stop the vehicle asafe place. Contact your authorized dealer.Steering Loss StopSafely
The power steering system has detected a condition withinthe power steering system or passive entry or passive startsystem requires service. Contact your authorized dealer.
Steering Assist FaultService Required
Remote Start
ActionMessage
Displays as a reminder to turn the key on to drive the vehicleafter a remote start.To Drive: Turn Key to On
Displays as a reminder to apply the brake and the start buttonto drive the vehicle after a remote start.To Drive: Press Brakeand Start Button
Seats
ActionMessage
Displays as a reminder that memory seats are not availablewhile driving.Memory Recall NotPermitted While Driving
Displays to show where your memory setting has been saved.Memory X Saved
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Transmission
ActionMessage
See your authorized dealer.Transmission Malfunc-tion Service Now
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in asafe place as soon as it is possible.Transmission Over-heating Stop Safely
The transmission has overheated and needs to cool. Stop ina safe place as soon as it is possible.Transmission Overtem-perature Stop Safely
See your authorized dealer.Transmission ServiceRequired
Transmission is getting hot. Stop to let it cool.Transmission Too HotPress Brake
Displays when the transmission has overheated and haslimited functionality. See Automatic Transmission (page154).
Transmission LimitedFunction See Manual
Transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up before youdrive.Transmission WarmingUp Please Wait
Displays as a reminder to shift into park.Transmission Not in Park
Displays as a reminder to press the brake pedal in order toselect a gear.Press Brake Pedal
Displays when the transmission has adjusted the shiftstrategy.Transmission Adjusted
Displays when the transmission is adjusting the shift strategy.Transmission AdaptMode
Displays when the transmission shift lever is locked and unableto select gears.Transmission IndicateMode Lockup On
Displays when the transmission shift lever is unlocked andfree to select gears.Transmission IndicateMode Lockup Off
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Regular unleaded gasoline with a pump(R+M)/2 octane rating of 87 isrecommended. Some stations offer fuelsposted as "Regular" with an octane ratingbelow 87, particularly in high altitude areas.Fuels with octane levels below 87 are notrecommended. Premium fuel will provideimproved performance and isrecommended for severe duty usage suchas trailer tow.
Do not be concerned if your enginesometimes knocks lightly. However, if itknocks heavily while you are using fuel withthe recommended octane rating, see yourauthorized dealer to prevent any enginedamage.
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
Avoid running out of fuel because thissituation may have an adverse effect onpowertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
•You may need to cycle the ignition fromoff to on several times after refuelingto allow the fuel system to pump thefuel from the tank to the engine. Onrestarting, cranking time will take a fewseconds longer than normal. Withkeyless ignition, just start the engine.Crank time will be longer than usual.
•Normally, adding 1 gallon (3.8 liters) offuel is enough to restart the engine. Ifthe vehicle is out of fuel and on a steepgrade, more than 1 gallon (3.8 liters)may be required.
•The service engine soon indicator maycome on. For more information on theservice engine soon indicator, SeeWarning Lamps and Indicators(page 82).
Refilling With a Portable FuelContainer
WARNINGS
Do not insert the nozzle of portablefuel containers or aftermarketfunnels into the capless fuel system.This could damage the fuel system and itsseal, and may cause fuel to run onto theground instead of filling the tank, whichcould result in serious personal injury.
Do not try to pry open or push openthe capless fuel system with foreignobjects. This could damage the fuelsystem and its seal and cause injury to youor others.
Note:Do not use aftermarket funnels; theywill not work with the capless fuel systemand can damage it. The included fuel funnelhas been specially designed to work safelywith your vehicle.
When filling the vehicle’s fuel tank from aportable fuel container, use the funnelincluded with the vehicle.
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Note:Allow about five to ten seconds afterpumping fuel before removing the fuel fillernozzle. This allows residual fuel to drainback into the fuel tank and not spill onto thevehicle.
4.After you have stopped pumping fuel,slowly remove the fuel filler nozzle.
Note:A fuel spillage concern may occur ifoverfilling the fuel tank. Do not overfill thetank to the point that the fuel is able tobypass the fuel filler nozzle. The overfilledfuel may run down the drain located belowand in front of the fuel filler door.
5.To close the fuel filler door, press thecenter-rear edge of the fuel filler doorand then release. The fuel door willlatch closed.
If the fuel fill inlet did not close properly, aCheck Fuel Fill Inlet message mayappear on the instrument cluster.
At the next opportunity, do the following:
1.Safely pull off the road.
2.Put the vehicle in position P and switchthe ignition off.
3.Open the fuel filler door and removeany visible debris from the fuel fillopening.
4.Insert the fuel fill nozzle, or the fuel fillfunnel provided with the vehicle,several times to allow the inlet to closeproperly. This will dislodge any debrispreventing the inlet from sealing.
If this action corrects the problem, themessage may not reset immediately. Itmay take several driving cycles for themessage to turn off. A driving cycleconsists of an engine start-up (after fouror more hours with the engine off) followedby city or highway driving. Continuing todrive with the message on may cause theservice engine soon lamp to turn on aswell.
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Note:The amount of usable fuel in theempty reserve varies and should not berelied upon to increase driving range. Whenrefueling your vehicle after the fuel gaugeindicates empty, you might not be able torefuel the full amount of the advertisedcapacity of the fuel tank due to the emptyreserve still present in the tank.
Empty reserve is the amount of fuelremaining in the tank after the fuel gaugeindicates empty. Do not rely on this fuel fordriving. The usable capacity of the fueltank is the amount of fuel that can be putinto the tank after the gauge indicatesempty. The advertised capacity is the totalfuel tank size – it is the combined usablecapacity plus the empty reserve.
Filling the Tank
For consistent results when filling the fueltank:
•Turn the ignition off before fueling; aninaccurate reading results if the engineis left running.
•Use the same fill rate(low-medium-high) each time the tankis filled.
•Allow no more than two automaticclick-offs when filling.
Results are most accurate when the fillingmethod is consistent.
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Calculating Fuel Economy
Do not measure fuel economy during thefirst 1000 miles (1600 kilometers) ofdriving (this is your engine’s break-inperiod); a more accurate measurement isobtained after 2000 miles - 3000 miles(3200 kilometers - 4800 kilometers). Also,fuel expense, frequency of fill ups or fuelgauge readings are not accurate ways tomeasure fuel economy.
1.Fill the fuel tank completely and recordthe initial odometer reading.
2.Each time you fill the tank, record theamount of fuel added.
3.After at least three to five tank fill ups,fill the fuel tank and record the currentodometer reading.
4.Subtract your initial odometer readingfrom the current odometer reading.
5.Calculate fuel economy by dividingmiles traveled by gallons used (ForMetric: Multiply liters used by 100, thendivide by kilometers traveled).
Keep a record for at least one month andrecord the type of driving (city or highway).This provides an accurate estimate of thevehicle’s fuel economy under currentdriving conditions. Additionally, keepingrecords during summer and winter showhow temperature impacts fuel economy.In general, lower temperatures mean lowerfuel economy.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARNINGS
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehiclein dry grass or other dry ground cover.The emission system heats up theengine compartment and exhaust system,which can start a fire.
WARNINGS
Exhaust leaks may result in entry ofharmful and potentially lethal fumesinto the passenger compartment. Ifyou smell exhaust fumes inside yourvehicle, have your dealer inspect yourvehicle immediately. Do not drive if yousmell exhaust fumes.
Your vehicle is equipped with variousemission control components and acatalytic converter that will enable yourvehicle to comply with applicable exhaustemission standards. To make sure that thecatalytic converter and other emissioncontrol components continue to workproperly:
•Use only the specified fuel listed.
•Avoid running out of fuel.
•Do not turn off the ignition while yourvehicle is moving, especially at highspeeds.
•Have the items listed in scheduledmaintenance information performedaccording to the specified schedule.
The scheduled maintenance items listedin scheduled maintenance information areessential to the life and performance ofyour vehicle and to its emissions system.
If you use parts other than Ford, Motorcraftor Ford-authorized parts for maintenancereplacements, or for service ofcomponents affecting emission control,such non-Ford parts should be theequivalent to genuine Ford Motor Companyparts in performance and durability.
Illumination of the service engine soonindicator, charging system warning light orthe temperature warning light, fluid leaks,strange odors, smoke or loss of enginepower could indicate that the emissioncontrol system is not working properly.
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An improperly operating or damagedexhaust system may allow exhaust toenter the vehicle. Have a damaged orimproperly operating exhaust systeminspected and repaired immediately.
Do not make any unauthorized changes toyour vehicle or engine. By law, vehicleowners and anyone who manufactures,repairs, services, sells, leases, tradesvehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehiclesare not permitted to intentionally removean emission control device or prevent itfrom working. Information about yourvehicle’s emission system is on the VehicleEmission Control Information Decallocated on or near the engine. This decalalso lists engine displacement
Please consult your warranty informationfor complete details.
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
Your vehicle is equipped with an on-boarddiagnostics system (OBD-II) that monitorsthe engine’s emission control system. Thissystem protects the environment byensuring that your vehicle continues tomeet government emission standards. TheOBD-II system also assists your authorizeddealer in properly servicing your vehicle.
When the service engine soonindicator illuminates, the OBD-IIsystem has detected amalfunction. Temporary malfunctions maycause the service engine soon indicator toilluminate.
Examples of temporary malfunctions are:
•the vehicle has run out of fuel—theengine may misfire or run poorly
•poor fuel quality or water in thefuel—the engine may misfire or runpoorly
•the fuel fill inlet may not have beenproperly closed See Refueling (page147).
•driving through deep water—theelectrical system may be wet.
You can correct these temporarymalfunctions by filling the fuel tank withgood quality fuel, properly closing the fuelfill inlet or letting the electrical system dryout. After three driving cycles without theseor any other temporary malfunctionspresent, the service engine soon indicatorshould stay off the next time you start theengine. A driving cycle consists of a coldengine startup followed by mixedcity/highway driving. No additional vehicleservice is required.
If the service engine soon indicator remainson, have your vehicle serviced at the firstavailable opportunity. Although somemalfunctions detected by the OBD-II maynot have symptoms that are apparent,continued driving with the service enginesoon indicator on can result in increasedemissions, lower fuel economy, reducedengine and transmission smoothness, andlead to more costly repairs.
Readiness forInspection/Maintenance (I/M)Testing
Some state/provincial and localgovernments may haveInspection/Maintenance (I/M) programsto inspect the emission control equipmenton your vehicle. Failure to pass thisinspection could prevent you from gettinga vehicle registration.
If the service engine soonindicator is on or the bulb doesnot work, you may need to havethe vehicle serviced. See On-BoardDiagnostics (OBD-II).
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Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test ifthe service engine soon indicator is on ornot working properly (bulb is burned out),or if the OBD-II system has determinedthat some of the emission control systemshave not been properly checked. In thiscase, your vehicle is not ready for I/Mtesting.
If the vehicle’s engine or transmission hasjust been serviced, or the battery hasrecently run down or been replaced, theOBD-II system may indicate that thevehicle is not ready for I/M testing. Todetermine if the vehicle is ready for I/Mtesting, turn the ignition key to the onposition for 15 seconds without crankingthe engine. If the service engine soonindicator blinks eight times, it means thatthe vehicle is not ready for I/M testing; ifthe service engine soon indicator stays onsolid, it means that the vehicle is ready forI/M testing.
The OBD-II system monitors the emissioncontrol system during normal driving. Acomplete check may take several days. Ifthe vehicle is not ready for I/M testing, youmay need to perform the following drivingcycle consisting of mixed city and highwaydriving:
Drive on an expressway or highway for asteady 15 minutes, followed by 20 minutesof stop-and-go driving with at least four30-second idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eighthours without starting the engine. Then,start the engine and complete the abovedriving cycle. The engine must warm up toits normal operating temperature. Oncestarted, do not turn off the engine until theabove driving cycle is complete. If thevehicle is still not ready for I/M testing, youwill have to repeat the above driving cycle.
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USING ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
All-wheel drive uses all four wheels topower the vehicle. This increases traction,enabling you to drive over terrain and roadconditions that a conventional two-wheeldrive vehicle cannot. The AWD system isactive all the time and requires no inputfrom the operator.
Note:Your AWD vehicle is not intended foroff-road use. The AWD feature gives yourvehicle some limited off-road capabilitiesin which driving surfaces are relatively level,obstruction-free and otherwise similar tonormal on-road driving conditions.Operating your vehicle under other thanthose conditions could subject the vehicleto excessive stress which might result indamage which is not covered under yourwarranty.
Note:A warning message will be displayedin the information display when an AWDsystem fault is present See InformationMessages (page 95). An AWD system faultwill cause the AWD system to default tofront-wheel drive only mode. When thiswarning message is displayed, have yourvehicle serviced at an authorized dealer
Note:A warning message will be displayedin the information display if the AWD systemhas overheated See InformationMessages (page 95). This condition mayoccur if the vehicle was operated in extremeconditions with excessive wheel slip, suchas deep sand. To resume normal AWDfunction as soon as possible, stop thevehicle in a safe location and stop theengine for at least 10 minutes. After theengine has been restarted and the AWDsystem has adequately cooled, the warningmessage will turn off and normal AWDfunction will return.
Do not use a spare tire of a different sizeother than the tire provided. If themini-spare tire is installed, the AWDsystem may disable automatically andenter front-wheel drive only mode toprotect driveline components. Thiscondition will be indicated by a warning inthe information display See InformationMessages (page 95). If there is a warningmessage in the information display fromusing the spare tire, this indicator shouldturn off after reinstalling the repaired orreplaced normal road tire and cycling theignition off and on. It is recommended toreinstall the repaired or replaced road tireas soon as possible. Major dissimilar tiresizes between the front and rear axlescould cause the AWD system to stopfunctioning and default to front-wheeldrive or damage the AWD system.
Driving In Special Conditions WithAll-Wheel Drive (AWD)
AWD vehicles are equipped for driving onsand, snow, mud and rough roads and haveoperating characteristics that aresomewhat different from conventionalvehicles, both on and off the highway.
Under severe operating conditions, the A/Cmay cycle on and off to protectoverheating of the engine.
Basic operating principles in specialconditions
•Drive slower in strong crosswinds whichcan affect the normal steeringcharacteristics of your vehicle.
•Be extremely careful when driving onpavement made slippery by loose sand,water, gravel, snow or ice.
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