FORD FUSION 2018 Owners Manual

January 2018
Second Printing
Owner’s Manual Fusion
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FUSION
2018 OWNER’S MANUAL

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Part Number: 201705 20171130203506

Introduction
About This Manual
..........................................7
Symbols Glossary ............................................
7
Data Recording .................................................
9
California Proposition 65 .............................
11
Perchlorate ........................................................
11
Ford Credit .........................................................
11
Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
....
12
Special Notices ...............................................
12
Mobile Communications Equipment ........................................................................\
....
13
Export Unique Options .................................
13
Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................
15
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview .......................
16
Child Safety
General Information ......................................
18
Installing Child Restraints ...........................
19
Booster Seats ..................................................
27
Child Restraint Positioning ........................
29
Child Safety Locks ........................................
30
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation ..................................
32
Fastening the Seatbelts ..............................
33
Seatbelt Height Adjustment .....................
36
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime ............................................................
36
Seatbelt Reminder ........................................
37
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance ...............................................
39
Seatbelt Extension .......................................
39
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™........................
40 Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation ..................................
41
Driver and Passenger Airbags ...................
42
Front Passenger Sensing System ...........
43
Side Airbags ....................................................
45
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags .......
46
Safety Canopy ™............................................
47
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator ......
48
Airbag Disposal .............................................
49
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies ................................................
50
Remote Control .............................................
50
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
..
55
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation .................................
56
Creating a MyKey ...........................................
57
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................
58
Checking MyKey System Status ..............
58
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems ........................................................
59
MyKey Troubleshooting ..............................
59
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking .................................
61
Keyless Entry ..................................................
64
Interior Luggage Compartment Release ........................................................................\
..
66
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System .......................
68
Anti-Theft Alarm ...........................................
69
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column ..........................................................
70
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Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles
With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column ...........................................................71
Audio Control ...................................................
71
Voice Control ...................................................
72
Cruise Control .................................................
72
Information Display Control ......................
73
Heated Steering Wheel ...............................
73
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers ........................................
74
Autowipers .......................................................
74
Windshield Washers .....................................
75
Lighting
General Information .....................................
76
Lighting Control .............................................
76
Autolamps ........................................................
77
Instrument Lighting Dimmer .....................
77
Daytime Running Lamps ............................
78
Automatic High Beam Control .................
79
Front Fog Lamps ...........................................
80
Direction Indicators ......................................
80
Interior Lamps ................................................
80
Ambient Lighting ...........................................
82
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows .............................................
83
Global Opening and Closing .....................
84
Exterior Mirrors ...............................................
84
Interior Mirror ..................................................
86
Sun Visors ........................................................
87
Moonroof ..........................................................
87
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ..............................................................
89
Warning Lamps and Indicators .................
91
Audible Warnings and Indicators ............
95Information Displays
General Information
....................................
96
Information Messages ...............................
105
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control ...........................
120
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System ......................
121
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles Without: Sony Audio System ..............
124
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate ........................................................................\
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126
Heated Windows and Mirrors .................
128
Cabin Air Filter ...............................................
128
Remote Start .................................................
129
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position .................
130
Head Restraints ...........................................
130
Manual Seats ................................................
132
Power Seats ...................................................
132
Memory Function ........................................
134
Rear Seats ......................................................
136
Heated Seats .................................................
137
Climate Controlled Seats ..........................
137
Rear Seat Armrest .......................................
138
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener ..............
139
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ...............................
144
Storage Compartments
Center Console .............................................
146
Overhead Console ......................................
146
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Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information ...................................147
Keyless Starting ............................................
147
Starting a Gasoline Engine ......................
148
Engine Block Heater ...................................
150
Unique Driving Characteristics
Auto-Start-Stop ...........................................
152
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions .....................................
154
Fuel Quality ....................................................
154
Fuel Filler Funnel Location .......................
155
Running Out of Fuel ...................................
156
Refueling .........................................................
157
Fuel Consumption ......................................
160
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law .................................................
161
Catalytic Converter .....................................
162
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ..........................
165
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive ................................
170
Brakes
General Information ....................................
175
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes ........................................................................\
.
175
Electric Parking Brake ................................
176
Hill Start Assist .............................................
178
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
180
Using Traction Control ..............................
180Stability Control
Principle of Operation
.................................
181
Using Stability Control ...............................
182
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ................................
183
Rear Parking Aid ...........................................
183
Front Parking Aid .........................................
184
Side Sensing System .................................
185
Active Park Assist ........................................
187
Rear View Camera ......................................
193
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
196
Using Cruise Control ..................................
196
Using Adaptive Cruise Control ................
197
Driving Aids
Driver Alert ....................................................
204
Lane Keeping System ...............................
205
Blind Spot Information System .............
210
Cross Traffic Alert .........................................
211
Steering ...........................................................
214
Pre-Collision Assist .....................................
215
Load Carrying
Load Limit .......................................................
218
Towing
Towing a Trailer ............................................
223
Recommended Towing Weights ...........
224
Essential Towing Checks .........................
225
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels ......
227
Driving Hints
Breaking-In ....................................................
229
Economical Driving ....................................
229
Driving Through Water ..............................
229
Floor Mats .....................................................
230
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Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
..................................231
Hazard Flashers ...........................................
232
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................
232
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................
233
Post-Crash Alert System .........................
235
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
235
Towing Points ...............................................
236
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ..............
237
In California (U.S. Only) ...........................
238
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ....................
239
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ......................
240
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
240
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
.
241
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
242
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
242
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart .........................
244
Changing a Fuse ..........................................
253
Maintenance
General Information ..................................
255
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
255
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
256
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
257
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L ..................
258
Under Hood Overview - 2.7L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
259
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5L EcoBoost™ .......................................................................
260 Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L EcoBoost™/
2.5L/2.7L EcoBoost™ ...........................
260
Engine Oil Check ........................................
260
Oil Change Indicator Reset ......................
261
Engine Coolant Check ..............................
262
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 1.5L EcoBoost™/2.0L EcoBoost™/
2.5L ..............................................................
266
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.7L EcoBoost™ .....................................
266
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
268
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
269
Fuel Filter .......................................................
269
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
269
Checking the Wiper Blades ......................
271
Changing the Wiper Blades ......................
271
Adjusting the Headlamps ........................
272
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
273
Changing the Engine Air Filter ................
275
Vehicle Care
General Information ...................................
277
Cleaning Products .......................................
277
Cleaning the Exterior ..................................
277
Waxing ............................................................
278
Cleaning the Engine ...................................
279
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
279
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
280
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ......................
280
Cleaning Leather Seats .............................
281
Repairing Minor Paint Damage ..............
281
Cleaning the Wheels ..................................
281
Vehicle Storage ...........................................
282
Body Styling Kits .........................................
283
Wheels and Tires
General Information ..................................
284
Tire Care .........................................................
284
Using Summer Tires ..................................
299
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Using Snow Chains
....................................299
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .........
300
Changing a Road Wheel ..........................
304
Technical Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™/2.0L EcoBoost™/2.5L
........................................................................\
.
310
Technical Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™ .................................................
311
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
.
313
Engine Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
.
313
Engine Specifications - 2.5L ....................
314
Engine Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
.
315
Motorcraft Parts - 1.5L EcoBoost™ ......
315
Motorcraft Parts - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ......
317
Motorcraft Parts - 2.5L ..............................
318
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L EcoBoost™ ......
319
Vehicle Identification Number ................
319
Vehicle Certification Label ......................
320
Transmission Code Designation ............
321
Capacities and Specifications - 1.5L EcoBoost™ ...............................................
322
Capacities and Specifications - 2.0L EcoBoost™ ...............................................
325
Capacities and Specifications - 2.5L ........................................................................\
330
Capacities and Specifications - 2.7L EcoBoost™ ...............................................
334
Bulb Specification Chart ..........................
339
Audio System
General Information ..................................
340
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System/Touchscreen Display .............
341
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC ........
343
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Touchscreen Display, Vehicles Without: Sony Audio
System .......................................................
348 Digital Radio
.................................................
349
Satellite Radio ..............................................
351
USB Port ........................................................
354
SYNC™
General Information ..................................
355
Using Voice Recognition ...........................
357
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone ...........
359
SYNC™ Applications and Services .......
371
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player ........................................................................\
376
SYNC™ Troubleshooting ........................
385
SYNC™ 3
General Information ..................................
393
Home Screen ...............................................
405
Using Voice Recognition ..........................
407
Entertainment ..............................................
413
Climate ...........................................................
424
Phone ..............................................................
427
Navigation .....................................................
432
Apps ................................................................
440
Settings ..........................................................
443
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting .....................
457
Accessories
Accessories ....................................................
471
Ford Protect
Ford Protect ..................................................
473
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information .......
475
Normal Scheduled Maintenance .........
478
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance .............................................
481
Scheduled Maintenance Record ..........
483
Appendices
Electromagnetic Compatibility .............
493
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End User License Agreement
................495
Type Approvals .............................................
521
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Ford. We
recommend that you take some time to
get to know your vehicle by reading this
manual. The more that you know about
your vehicle, the greater the safety and
pleasure you will get from driving it.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving. Note:
This manual describes product
features and options available throughout
the range of available models, sometimes
even before they are generally available. It
may describe options not fitted to the
vehicle you have purchased.
Note: Some of the illustrations in this
manual may show features as used in
different models, so may appear different
to you on your vehicle.
Note: Always use and operate your vehicle
in line with all applicable laws and
regulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when selling
your vehicle. It is an integral part of your
vehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of a
component as left-hand side or right-hand
side. The side is determined when facing
forward in the seat. Right-hand side.
A
Left-hand side.
B
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you may
see on your vehicle. Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricant
type
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum
based
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