traction control FORD FUSION 2018 Owner's Manual

the tire size code and the last four
numbers 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.
I.
M+S or M/S: Mud and Snow, or
AT:
All Terrain, or
AS:
All Season.
J. Tire Ply Composition and
Material Used:
Indicates the
number of plies or the number of
layers of rubber-coated fabric in
the tire tread and sidewall. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate
the ply materials in the tire and the
sidewall, which include steel,
nylon, polyester, and others.
K. Maximum Load: Indicates the
maximum load in kilograms and
pounds that can be carried by the
tire. Refer to the Safety
Compliance Certification Label
(affixed to either the door hinge
pillar, door-latch post, or the door
edge that meets the door-latch
post, next to the driver's seating
position), for the correct tire
pressure for your vehicle.
L. Treadwear, Traction and
Temperature Grades: *
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 times as
well on the government course as
a tire graded 100.
*
Traction: The traction grades,
from highest to lowest are AA, A,
B, and C. The grades represent the
tire's ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
performance.
*
Temperature: The temperature
grades are A (the highest), B and
C, representing 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.
M. Maximum Inflation
Pressure:
Indicates the tire
manufacturers' maximum
permissible pressure or the
pressure at which the maximum
load can be carried by the tire. This
pressure is normally higher than
the vehicle manufacturer's
recommended cold inflation
pressure which can be found on
the Safety Compliance
Certification Label (affixed to
either the door hinge pillar,
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All vehicles with directional tires
(front tires on the left side of the
diagram)
Sometimes irregular tire wear can
be corrected by rotating the tires.
USING SUMMER TIRES
Summer tires provide superior
performance on wet and dry roads.
Summer tires do not have the Mud and
Snow (M+S or M/S) tire traction rating on
the tire side wall. Since summer tires do
not have the same traction performance
as All-season or Snow tires, we do not
recommend using summer tires when
temperatures drop to approximately 45°F
(7°C) or below (depending on tire wear
and environmental conditions) or in snow
and ice conditions. Like any tire, summer
tire performance is affected by tire wear
and environmental conditions. If you must
drive in those conditions, we recommend
using Mud and Snow (M+S, M/S),
All-season or Snow tires.
Always store your summer tires indoors at
temperatures above
19°F (-7°C). The
rubber compounds used in these tires lose
flexibility and may develop surface cracks
in the tread area at temperatures below
19°F (-7°C)
. If the tires have been
subjected to 19°F (-7°C) or less, warm them in a heated space to at least
41°F
(5°C) for at least 24 hours before installing
them on a vehicle, or moving the vehicle
with the tires installed, or checking tire
inflation. Do not place tires near heaters
or heating devices used to warm the room
where the tires are stored. Do not apply
heat or blow heated air directly on the tires.
Always inspect the tires after storage
periods and before use.
USING SNOW CHAINS WARNING
Snow tires must be the same size,
load index and speed rating as those
originally provided by Ford. Use of
any tire or wheel not recommended by
Ford can affect the safety and
performance of your vehicle, which could
result in an increased risk of loss of control,
vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.
Additionally, the use of non-recommended
tires and wheels can cause steering,
suspension, axle, transfer case or power
transfer unit failure. Follow the Ford
recommended tire inflation pressure found
on the Safety Compliance Certification
Label (on the door hinge pillar, door latch
post or the door edge that meets the door
latch post, next to the driver seat), or Tire
Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the
driver door. Failure to follow the tire
pressure recommendations can cause
uneven treadwear patterns and adversely
affect the way your vehicle handles. The tires on your vehicle may have
all-weather treads to provide traction in
rain and snow. However, in some climates,
you may need to use snow tires and cables.
If you need to use cables, it is
recommended that steel wheels (of the
same size and specifications) be used, as
cables may chip aluminum wheels.
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Follow these guidelines when using snow
tires and traction devices
•
If possible, avoid fully loading your
vehicle
• Purchase chains or cables from a
manufacturer that clearly labels body
to tire dimension restrictions.
• Use no larger than 0.59 in (15 mm)
cables or chains ONLY on front axle
with 215/60R16 tires. Do not use chains
or cables on any other size tires.
• The snow chains or cables must be
mounted in pairs on the front axle.
• When driving with tire cables do not
exceed
30 mph (48 km/h) or the
maximum speed recommended by the
chain manufacturer, whichever is less.
• Drive cautiously. If you hear the cables
rub or bang against the vehicle, stop
and retighten them. If this does not
work, remove the cables to prevent
vehicle damage.
• Remove the cables when they are no
longer needed. Do not use cables on
dry roads.
If you have any questions regarding snow
chains or cables, please contact your
authorized dealer.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM WARNING
The tire pressure monitoring system
is not a substitute for manually
checking tire pressures. You should
periodically check tire pressures using a
pressure gauge. Failure to correctly
maintain tire pressures could increase the
risk of tire failure, loss of control, vehicle
rollover and personal injury. Note:
You should only use tire sealants in
roadside emergencies as they may cause
damage to the tire pressure monitoring
system sensor.
Note: If the tire pressure monitoring system
sensor becomes damaged, it may not
function. Each tire, including the spare (if
provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated
to the inflation pressure recommended by
the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If
your vehicle has tires of a different size
than the size indicated on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires).
As an added safety feature, your vehicle
has been equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltale
when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check
your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving on a
significantly under-inflated tire causes the
tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle ’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire maintenance, and
it is the driver ’s responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation
has not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure
telltale.
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For restaurants, cityseeker can provide
information such as star rating, average
cost, review, handicap access, hours of
operation, and website address.
For hotels, cityseeker can provide
information such as star rating, price
category, review, check-in and checkout
times, hotel service icons and website
address. Hotel service icons include:
•
Restaurant
• Business center
• Handicap facilities
• Laundry
• Refrigerator
• 24 hour room service
• Fitness center
• Internet access
• Pool
• Wi-Fi
Attractions include nearby landmarks,
amusement parks, historic buildings and
more. cityseeker can provide information
such as star rating, reviews, hour of
operation and admission price.
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link (If
Equipped)
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link is available
on vehicles equipped with navigation and
only in select markets. You must activate
and subscribe to receive SiriusXM Traffic
and Travel Link information. It helps you
locate the best gas prices, find movie
listings, get current traffic alerts, view the
weather map, get accurate ski conditions
and see current sports scores. See Apps
(page 440). The system calculates a reasonable
efficient route based on available speed
limits, traffic, and road conditions. You may
know a local short cut that is more efficient
at a given time than the route provided by
SYNC 3, but you should expect a slight
difference in minutes or miles with the
SYNC 3 route.
Navigation Map Updates
Annual navigation map updates are
available for purchase through your
dealership, by calling 1-866-462-8837 in
the United States and Canada or
01-800-557-5539 in Mexico. You can also
visit:
Website
www.navigation.com/sync
You need to specify the make and model
of your vehicle to determine if there is an
update available.
HERE is the digital map provider for the
navigation application. If you find map data
errors, you may report them directly to
HERE by going to
www.here.com/mapcreator. HERE
evaluates all reported map errors and
responds with the result of their
investigation by e-mail.
Map coverage includes the USA (including
Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands),
Canada and Mexico.
APPS
The system enables voice, steering wheel,
and touch screen control of SYNC 3
AppLink enabled smartphone apps.
Once an app is running through AppLink,
you can control main features of the app
through voice commands and steering
wheel controls.
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SYNC® Automotive Important Safety
Information Read and follow
instructions:
•
Before using your SYNC® system, read
and follow all instructions and safety
information provided in this end user
manual ("Owner Guide".) Not
following precautions found in the
Owner Guide can lead to an accident
or other serious injuries.
General Operation
• Voice Command Control: Certain
functions within the SYNC® system
may be accomplished using voice
commands. Using voice commands
while driving helps you to operate the
system without removing your hands
from the wheel or eyes from the road.
• Prolonged Views of Screen:
Do not
access any function requiring a
prolonged view of the screen while you
are driving. Pull over in a safe and legal
manner before attempting to access a
function of the system requiring
prolonged attention.
• Volume Setting:
Do not raise the
volume excessively. Keep the volume
at a level where you can still hear
outside traffic and emergency signals
while driving. Driving while unable to
hear these sounds could cause an
accident.
• Navigation Features:
Any navigation
features included in the system are
intended to provide turn by turn
instructions to get you to a desired
destination. Please make certain all
persons using this system carefully
read and follow instructions and safety
information fully. •
Distraction Hazard:
Any navigation
features may require manual
(non-verbal) setup. Attempting to
perform such set-up or insert data
while driving can distract your attention
and could cause an accident or other
serious injury. Stop the vehicle in a safe
and legal manner before attempting
these operations.
• Let Your Judgment Prevail:
Any
navigation features are provided only
as an aid. Make your driving decisions
based on your observations of local
conditions and existing traffic
regulations. Any such feature is not a
substitute for your personal judgment.
Any route suggestions made by this
system should never replace any local
traffic regulations or your personal
judgment or knowledge of safe driving
practices.
• Route Safety: Do not follow the route
suggestions if doing so would result in
an unsafe or illegal maneuver, if you
would be placed in an unsafe situation,
or if you would be directed into an area
that you consider unsafe. The driver is
ultimately responsible for the safe
operation of the vehicle and therefore,
must evaluate whether it is safe to
follow the suggested directions.
• Potential Map Inaccuracy:
Maps
used by this system may be inaccurate
because of changes in roads, traffic
controls or driving conditions. Always
use good judgment and common sense
when following the suggested routes.
• Emergency Services:
Do not rely on
any navigation features included in the
system to route you to emergency
services. Ask local authorities or an
emergency services operator for these
locations. Not all emergency services
such as police, fire stations, hospitals
and clinics are likely to be contained in
the map database for such navigation
features.
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Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes.............................................................175
Home Screen................................................405
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........255
I
In California (U.S. Only)............................238
Information Display Control
.......................73
Information Displays....................................96 General Information........................................... 96
Information Messages
................................105
Active Park............................................................ 105
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................. 106
AdvanceTrac®..................................................... 106
Airbag...................................................................... 107
Alarm....................................................................... 107
All-Wheel Drive................................................... 109
Automatic Engine Shutdown........................ 109
Auto Start-Stop................................................... 107
Battery and Charging System......................... 110
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 110
Doors and Locks.................................................... 111
Driver Alert............................................................... 111
Fuel........................................................................\
..... 111
Hill Start Assist...................................................... 111
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 112
Lane Keeping System......................................... 113
Maintenance.......................................................... 113
MyKey....................................................................... 114
Park Aid................................................................... 115
Park Brake............................................................... 115
Power Steering..................................................... 116
Pre-Collision Assist............................................. 116
Remote Start......................................................... 116
Seats........................................................................\
. 117
Starting System ................................................... 117
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................... 117
Traction Control................................................... 118
Transmission......................................................... 118
Installing Child Restraints............................19 Child Seats............................................................... 19
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 20
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)........................................... 24
Using Tether Straps............................................. 26Instrument Cluster
........................................89
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................77 Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps...................... 78
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps...............78
Instrument Panel Overview........................16
Interior Lamps
.................................................80
Front Interior Lamps........................................... 80
Rear Interior Lamps.............................................. 81
Interior Luggage Compartment Release...........................................................66
Interior Mirror
...................................................86
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................. 86
Manual Dimming Mirror..................................... 86
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................233 Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 233
Jump Starting...................................................... 234
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 233
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 234
K
Keyless Entry
...................................................64
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry
Keypad................................................................ 64
Keyless Starting
.............................................147
Ignition Modes...................................................... 147
Keys and Remote Controls........................50
L
Lane Keeping System
................................205
Switching the System On and Off..............206
Lighting Control
..............................................76
Headlamp Flasher................................................ 77
Headlamp High Beam........................................ 76
Lighting...............................................................76 General Information............................................ 76
Load Carrying.................................................218
Load Limit........................................................218 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 222
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................. 218
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The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only).......................239
Tire Care..........................................................284
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 286
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 284
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 287
Temperature A B C............................................ 285
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 285
Treadwear............................................................ 285
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........300 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................ 301
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....................................... 301
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 284
Towing a Trailer.............................................223 Load Placement................................................. 223
Towing Points................................................236 Installing the Recovery Hook........................ 236
Recovery Hook Location................................. 236
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels...........................................................227
Emergency Towing............................................. 227
Recreational Towing.......................................... 227
Vehicles Equipped with 1.5L, 2.0L, and 2.5L Engines.............................................................. 227
Vehicles Equipped with a 2.7L Engine........227
Towing..............................................................223
Traction Control............................................180 Principle of Operation...................................... 180
Transmission Code Designation.............321
Transmission..................................................165
Transporting the Vehicle
...........................235
Type Approvals..............................................521
RF Certification Logos for Tire Pressure
Monitoring Sensor(s)................................... 521
U
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
Unique Driving Characteristics
................152
Universal Garage Door Opener...............139
HomeLink Wireless Control System............139
USB Port
.........................................................354
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................197 Automatic Cancellation................................. 200
Blocked Sensor................................................... 202
Canceling the Set Speed............................... 200
Changing the Set Speed................................ 200
Detection Issues................................................. 201
Following a Vehicle............................................ 198
Following a Vehicle to a Complete Stop.................................................................... 199
Hilly Condition Usage...................................... 200
Overriding the Set Speed............................... 200
Park Brake Application................................... 200
Resuming the Set Speed............................... 200
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed.............198
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................... 198
Setting the Gap Distance................................ 199
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off...................................................................... 200
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........................................................................\
197
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........203
System Not Available...................................... 202
Using All-Wheel Drive.................................170 Driving In Special Conditions With
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)............................... 170
Using Cruise Control...................................196 Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 196
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 196
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................59
Using Snow Chains.....................................299
Using Stability Control................................182
Using Summer Tires
...................................299
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player.............................................................376
Accessing Your USB Song Library...............380
Bluetooth Devices and System Settings............................................................ 382
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port........................................................... 376
Media Menu Features....................................... 379
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Media Voice Commands.................................
377
USB 2...................................................................... 382
Voice Commands for Audio Sources.........383
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............359 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu................................................................. 364
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 367
Bluetooth Devices............................................. 368
Making Calls........................................................ 363
Pairing a Phone for the First Time..............360
Pairing Subsequent Phones........................... 361
Phone Options during an Active Call.........363
Phone Voice Commands................................. 361
Receiving Calls.................................................... 363
System Settings................................................. 369
Text Messaging................................................... 365
Using Traction Control...............................180 Switching the System Off............................... 180
System Indicator Lights and Messages......................................................... 180
Using a Switch.................................................... 180
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................ 180
Using Voice Recognition............................357 Audio Voice Commands................................. 407
Climate Voice Commands............................ 408
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 357
Mobile App Voice Commands........................ 411
Navigation Voice Commands........................ 410
Phone Voice Commands............................... 409
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands...................................................... 412
System Interaction and Feedback..............358
Voice Settings Commands............................. 412
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................240
V
Vehicle Care....................................................277
General Information.......................................... 277
Vehicle Certification Label
.......................320
Vehicle Identification Number.................319
Vehicle Storage
............................................282
Battery................................................................... 283
Body........................................................................\
282
Brakes.................................................................... 283
Cooling system................................................... 283Engine....................................................................
282
Fuel system.......................................................... 282
General.................................................................. 282
Miscellaneous..................................................... 283
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................283
Tires........................................................................\
283
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 120
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............319
Voice Control
....................................................72
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators..................91 Adaptive Cruise Control..................................... 92
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 92
Auto Start-stop..................................................... 92
Battery...................................................................... 92
Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 92
Brake System......................................................... 92
Cruise Control........................................................ 92
Direction Indicator................................................ 92
Door Ajar.................................................................. 93
Electric Park Brake............................................... 93
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 93
Engine Oil................................................................ 93
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................... 93
Front Airbag............................................................ 93
Front Fog Lamps.................................................. 93
Grade Assist........................................................... 93
Heads Up Display................................................. 93
High Beam.............................................................. 93
Hood Ajar................................................................ 93
Lane Keeping System Lamp............................ 93
Low Fuel Level....................................................... 93
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................... 94
Parking Lamps...................................................... 94
Powertrain Fault................................................... 94
Service Engine Soon........................................... 94
Sport Mode............................................................ 94
Stability Control................................................... 94
Stability Control Off............................................ 94
Trunk Ajar................................................................ 94
Washer Fluid Check....................................269
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 277
See: Wipers and Washers.................................. 74
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