traction control FORD FUSION 2018 Owners Manual

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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Note:
Not every feature applies to every
vehicle in every market. When they are
available for your vehicle, then they appear
in your information display, providing
choices to switch them on or off, or to select
a more specific setting.
• Various vehicle speed limits so the
MyKey driver cannot exceed certain
speeds. The information display shows
warnings followed by an audible tone
when the MyKey driver reaches the set
speed. You cannot override the set
speed by fully depressing the
accelerator pedal. WARNING
Do not set MyKey maximum speed
limit to a limit that will prevent the
driver from maintaining a safe speed
considering posted speed limits and
prevailing road conditions. The driver is
always responsible to drive in accordance
with local laws and prevailing conditions.
Failure to do so could result in accident or
injury. •
Various vehicle speed reminders so
MyKey drivers know when their vehicle
speed approaches the limits. Warnings
appear in your information display and
a tone sounds when the MyKey drivers
exceed the set vehicle speed.
• The audio system's maximum volume
limits to 45% so MyKey drivers can
concentrate on the road. A message
appears in the information display
when MyKey drivers attempt to exceed
the limited volume. MyKey also
disables the automatic volume control.
Note: If your vehicle includes an
AM/FM radio or a very basic audio
system, then the radio may not limit.
• Always on setting. This setting forces
certain features to remain on and
active for MyKey drivers. For example,
E911 or emergency assistance and the
do not disturb features stay on even if
a MyKey driver uses the feature's
control to switch it off. When you
select, you will not be able to turn off
Advance Trac or traction control (if
your vehicle has this feature).
CREATING A MYKEY
Use the information display to create a
MyKey.
1. Switch the ignition on using the key or the transmitter you want to program.
If your vehicle has a push-button start,
place the transmitter into the backup
slot.
See Starting a Gasoline Engine
(page 148).
2. Access the main menu in the information display and then scroll
through the menus to begin
programming your MyKey. See
Information Displays
(page 96).
3. Follow the instructions in the display.
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Fuel Economy
All Values 1
Auto StartStop
1 Type 2
• Distance to Empty - Shows the approximate distance your vehicle can travel before
running out of fuel.
• Inst Fuel Economy - Shows a visual graph of your instantaneous fuel economy along
with your Avg MPG since the function was last reset.
• Long Term Fuel Economy - Shows your long term fuel economy.
• Fuel History - Shows a bar chart of your fuel history.
• Average Fuel — Shows the average fuel economy for a given trip.
• All Values — Shows all fuel economy values (DTE, Inst Fuel Econ, Avg Fuel).
• Auto StartStop - Available Auto Start-Stop messaging will provide details about what
is happening with your system. See Information Messages (page 105).
Note: You can reset your average fuel economy by pressing and holding the
OK button on
the left hand steering wheel controls. Driver Assist
Traction Ctrl - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Blind Spot - check enabled or uncheck disabled 1
Cross Traffic - check enabled or uncheck disabled 1
Adaptive or Normal
Cruise Control 1
Driver Alert or Driver Alert Display
Driver Alert 1
Hill Start Assist - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Intelligent AWD 1
Alert, Aid or Both
Mode
Lane Keeping System 1
High, Normal or Low
Intensity
High, Normal or Low
Alert Sensitivity
Pre-Collision
Active Braking - check enabled or uncheck
disabled
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Settings
Always On or User Selectable
Traction
Control
Choose desired speed or Off
Max
Speed
Choose desired speed or Off
Speed
Minder
Volume Limiter - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Hold OK to Clear All MyKeys
Clear
MyKeys
Miles & Gallons, L/100km or km/L
Distance
Display
Setup
Fahrenheit (°F) or Celsius (°C)
Temper-
ature
psi, kPa or bar
Tire Pres-
sure
Choose your applicable setting
Language
1 Type 2
Information Display Controls
(Type 3) •
Press the up or down arrow buttons to
scroll through the list.
• Press the right arrow button to enter a
sub-menu. •
Press the left arrow button to exit a
menu.
• Press and hold the left arrow button at
any time to return to the main menu
display (escape button).
• Press the
OK button to choose and
confirm settings or messages.
Main menu
From the main menu bar on the left side
of the information display, you can choose
from the following categories:
• Display Mode
• Trip 1 & 2
• Fuel Economy
• Driver Assist
• Settings
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Driver Assist
Traction Control - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Blind Spot - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Cross Traffic Alert - check enabled or uncheck disabled Adaptive or Normal
Cruise Control
Driver Alert or Driver Alert Display
Driver Alert
Hill Start Assist - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Alert, Aid or Both
Mode
Lane Keeping System
High, Normal or Low
Intensity
High, Normal or Low
Alert Sensitivity
Pre-Collision
Active Braking - check enabled or uncheck
disabled
Rear Park Aid - check enabled or uncheck disabled Tire Monitor - Hold OK to Reset
Tire Monitor
Settings
In this mode, you can configure different
driver setting choices. Note:
Some items are optional and may
not appear. Settings
Auto Engine Off - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Vehicle
Easy Entry/Exit - check enabled or uncheck disabledAuto Highbeam - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Lighting
Off or XX Seconds
Autolamp Delay
Daytime Lights - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Autolock - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Locks
Autounlock - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Mislock - check enabled or uncheck disabled All Doors or Driver First
Remote Unlock
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Settings
Switch Inhibit - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Autofold - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Mirrors
XXX% - Hold OK to Reset
Oil Life
Rest
Auto or Last setting
Climate Control
Remote
Start
Auto or Off
Seats or Seats and
Wheel
5, 10 or 15 minutes
Duration
System - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Seatbelts Remote Open or Remote Close
Windows
Courtesy Wipe or Rain Sensing
Wipers
Hold
OK to Create MyKey
Create
MyKey
MyKey
Always On or User Selectable
911
Assist
On or Off
Do Not
Disturb
Always On or User Selectable
Traction
Control
Choose desired speed or Off
Max
Speed
Choose desired speed or Off
Speed
Minder
Volume Limiter - check enabled or uncheck disabled
Hold
OK to Clear All MyKeys
Clear
MyKeys
Miles & Gallons, l/100km or km/l
Distance
Display
Setup
Fuel Gauge or Fuel + Tach
Gauge
Display
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Action
Message
A radar malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise controlfrom engaging. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page
197).
Adaptive Cruise
Malfunction
A condition exists such that the adaptive cruise cannot func-tion properly. See
Using Adaptive Cruise Control (page
197).
Adaptive Cruise Not
Available
You have a blocked sensor due to bad weather, ice, mud or
water in front of the radar sensor. You can typically clean the
sensor to resolve. See Using Adaptive Cruise Control
(page
197).
Adaptive Cruise Not
Available Sensor
Blocked See Manual
The system has disabled the automatic braking.
Normal Cruise Active
Automatic Braking Turned Off
A radar malfunction is preventing the adaptive cruise control from engaging.
Front Sensor Not Aligned
The adaptive cruise has reinstated controls to the driver.
Adaptive Cruise - Driver
Resume Control
Your vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptive cruise.
Adaptive Cruise Speed
Too Low to Activate
The adaptive cruise is automatically adjusting the gap
distance and you need to shift the transmission into a lower gear.
Adaptive Cruise Shift
Down
AdvanceTrac® Action
Message
The system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor.
Service AdvanceTrac
The traction control has been switch on or off.
AdvanceTrac Off On
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Action
Message
The engine has reduced power to help reduce high engine temperature.
Power Reduced to
Lower Engine Temp
Your vehicle is still in Transport or Factory mode. This may
not allow some features to operate properly. See an author- ized dealer.
Transport / Factory
Mode
The powertrain needs service due to a powertrain malfunction.
See Manual
MyKey Action
Message
You cannot program a MyKey.
MyKey not Created
MyKey is active.
MyKey Active Drive
Safely
When switching on your vehicle and MyKey is in use, displaysthat the MyKey speed limit is on.
Speed Limited to XX
MPH/km/h
MyKey is in use, the MyKey speed limit is on and your vehiclespeed is approaching 80 mph (130 km/h).
Near Vehicle Top Speed
You have reached the speed limit set for your MyKey.
Vehicle at Top Speed of
MyKey Setting
You have an active MyKey with a programmed set speed limit.
Check Speed Drive
Safely
The belt-minder turns on with a MyKey in use.
Buckle Up to Unmute
Audio
With a MyKey in use, AdvanceTrac turns on.
AdvanceTrac On -
MyKey Setting
With a MyKey in use, traction control turns on.
Traction Control On -
MyKey Setting
With a MyKey in use, park aid is always on.
MyKey Park Aid Cannot
be Deactivated
With a MyKey in use, lane keeping alert turns on.
Lane Keeping Alert On
MyKey Setting
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Traction Control
Action
Message
The status of the traction control system after you switchedit off or on. See Using Traction Control (page 180).
Traction Control Off /
Traction Control On
A spinout has occurred and the hazards are on.
Spinout Detected
Hazards Activated
Transmission Action
Message
Contact an 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 Over
Temperature Stop Safely
Contact an authorized dealer.
Transmission Service
Required
Transmission is getting hot. Stop to let it cool.
Transmission Too Hot
Press Brake
The transmission has limited functionality. See an authorized dealer.
Transmission Limited
Function See Manual
Transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up before you drive.
Transmission Warming
Up Please Wait
A reminder to shift into park.
Transmission Not in Park
You need to depress the brake pedal.
Press Brake Pedal
Displays when a button needs to be pressed again to enter
neutral hold. See
Automatic Transmission (page 165).
Select S to confirm Stay
in Neutral Mode
Select L to Confirm Stay in Neutral Mode
The transmission has adjusted the shift strategy.
Transmission Adjusted
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Sand
When driving over sand, try to keep all four
wheels on the most solid area of the trail.
Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift
to a lower gear and drive steadily through
the terrain. Apply the accelerator slowly
and avoid spinning the wheels.
Do not drive your AWD vehicle in deep
sand. This will cause the AWD system to
overheat. After the system has cooled
down, normal AWD function will return.
Under severe operating conditions, the A/C
may cycle on and off to protect
overheating of the engine.
Avoid excessive speed because vehicle
momentum can work against you and
cause the vehicle to become stuck to the
point that assistance may be required from
another vehicle. Remember, you may be
able to back out the way you came if you
proceed with caution.
Mud and Water
If you must drive through high water, drive
slowly. Traction or brake capability may
be limited.
When driving through water, determine the
depth; avoid water higher than the bottom
of the wheel rims (for cars) or the bottom
of the hubs (for trucks) (if possible) and
proceed slowly. If the ignition system gets
wet, the vehicle may stall.
Once through water, always try the brakes.
Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as
effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be
improved by moving your vehicle slowly
while applying light pressure on the brake
pedal.
Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle
speed or direction when you are driving in
mud. Even AWD vehicles can lose traction
in slick mud. As when you are driving over
sand, apply the accelerator slowly and
avoid spinning your wheels. If the vehicle
does slide, steer in the direction of the slide
until you regain control of the vehicle.
After driving through mud, clean off residue
stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires.
Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating
driveshafts causes an imbalance that
could damage drive components.
Note:
Driving through deep water may
damage the transmission.
If the front or rear axle is submerged in
water, have the power transfer unit (PTU)
or rear axle serviced by an authorized
dealer. “Tread Lightly
” is an educational program
designed to increase public awareness of
land-use regulations and responsibilities
in our nations wilderness areas. Ford Motor
Company joins the U.S. Forest Service and
the Bureau of Land Management in
encouraging you to help preserve our
national forest and other public and private
lands by “treading lightly. ”
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