octane FORD FUSION (AMERICAS) 2006 1.G Owners Manual

If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, excessive pressure or
vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause
the fuel cap to disengage in a collision, which may result in possible
personal injury.
Choosing the right fuel
Use only UNLEADED FUEL. The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law
and could damage your vehicle.
Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metallic
compounds, including manganese-based additives. Studies indicate that
these additives can cause your vehicle’s emission control system to
deteriorate more rapidly. In Canada, premium grade fuel generally
contains more metallic additives than regular fuel. We recommend using
regular grade fuel. In Canada, many fuels contain metallic additives, but
fuels free of such additives may be available; check with your local fuel
dealer.
Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can damage critical fuel system
components.
Repairs to correct the effects of using a fuel for which your vehicle was
not designed may not be covered by your warranty.
Octane recommendations
Your vehicle is designed to use
“Regular” unleaded gasoline with
pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.
We do not recommend the use of
gasolines labeled as “Regular” that
are sold with octane ratings of 86 or lower in high altitude areas.
87(R+M)/2 METHOD
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Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly. However, if
it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuel
with the recommended octane rating, see your authorized dealer to
prevent any engine damage.
Fuel quality
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability
problems, try a different brand of unleaded gasoline. “Premium”
unleaded gasoline is not recommended for vehicles designed to use
“Regular” unleaded gasoline because it may cause these problems to
become more pronounced. If the problems persist, see your authorized
dealer.
It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel
tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane
rating. Aftermarket products could cause damage to the fuel system.
Repairs to correct the effects of using an aftermarket product in your
fuel may not be covered by your warranty.
Many of the world’s automakers approved the World-wide Fuel Charter
that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved
performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle.
Gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter should be used when
available. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the
World-wide Fuel Charter.
Cleaner air
Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines to
improve air quality.
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
effect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
•You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times after
refueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine.
•The
indicator may come on. For more information on the “Check
Engine” or the “Service engine soon” indicator, refer toWarning
lights and chimesin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
Measuring techniques
Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the
driver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as
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possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings are
NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommend
taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)of driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more accurate
measurement after 2,000 miles-3,000 miles (3,000 km–5,000 km).
Filling the tank
The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to
the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in theRefill capacities
section of this chapter.
The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the
empty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in the
amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates
empty. Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty.
The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should
not be relied upon to increase driving range. When refueling your
vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be
able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of the
fuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank.
For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:
•Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling,
an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running.
•Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each time
the tank is filled.
•Allow no more than two automatic click-offs when filling.
•Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.
•Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand.
•Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the
same direction each time you fill up.
•Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time.
Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent.
Calculating fuel economy
1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading
(in miles or kilometers).
2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in
gallons or liters).
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Item Ford part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Lock cylinders Motorcraft
Penetrating and
Lock LubricantXL-1 none
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Manual transaxle
fluidMotorcraft
75W-90 gear oil
(non-synthetic)F32Z-19C547-MA WSS-M2C203-A1
Automatic
transaxle fluid
5-SpeedMotorcraft FNR5
Automatic
Transmission
FluidXT-9-QMM5 MAZDA V (S)
Automatic
transaxle fluid
6-SpeedMotorcraft
Premium
Automatic
Transmission
FluidXT-8-QAW WSS-M2C924-A
Windshield
washer fluidPremium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32-A WSB-M8B16–A2
ENGINE DATA
Engine 2.3L I4 engine 3.0L DOHC V6
Duratec engine
Cubic inches 140 182
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-4-2 1-4-2-5-3-6
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Spark plug gap 0.049–0.053 inch
(1.25–1.35 mm)0.052–0.056 inch
(1.32–1.42 mm)
Compression ratio 9.7:1 10.0:1
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F
Fail safe cooling ........................222
Fluid capacities .........................243
Foglamps .....................................36
Fuel ............................................224
calculating fuel
economy ............................62, 228
cap ...........................................226
capacity ...................................243
choosing the right fuel ...........227
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................231
detergent in fuel .....................228
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................224, 226, 229
filter, specifications ........223, 242
fuel pump shut-off switch .....172
improving fuel economy ........228
octane rating ...........227, 246–247
quality ......................................228
running out of fuel .................228
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................224
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......172
Fuses ..................................172–173
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............226
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................228
Gauges .........................................14
H
Hazard flashers .........................171
Head restraints ...........................88
Headlamps ...................................35aiming ..................................37–38
autolamp system .......................35
bulb specifications ....................40
daytime running lights .............36
flash to pass ..............................37
high beam .................................37
replacing bulbs .........................41
turning on and off ....................35
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system ...........................27, 29, 31
Hood ..........................................207
I
Ignition .......................156, 246–247
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................127
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................233
Instrument panel ........................52
cleaning ...................................202
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................37
J
Jack ............................................179
positioning ...............................179
storage .....................................179
Jump-starting your vehicle ......185
K
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................80
Keys
positions of the ignition .........156
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Lamps
autolamp system .......................35
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................40
daytime running light ...............36
fog lamps ...................................36
headlamps .................................35
headlamps, flash to pass ..........37
instrument panel, dimming .....37
interior lamps ...........................39
replacing bulbs ...................39, 41
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................39
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........160
Load limits .................................150
Locks
autolock .....................................80
childproof ..................................73
Lubricant specifications ...245–246
Lug nuts ....................................184
Lumbar support, seats ...............89
M
Manual transaxle
fluid capacities ........................243
fluid, checking and adding ....240
lubricant specifications ..........246
Manual transmission .................168
reverse .....................................169
Message center ...........................61
english/metric button ...............66
system check button ................65
warning messages .....................66
Mirrors ...................................50, 54automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................54
heated ........................................55
side view mirrors (power) .......54
Moon roof ....................................59
Motorcraft parts ........204, 223, 242
O
Octane rating ............................227
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................211
P
Parking brake ............................161
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....242
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor ...................95
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................176
Power mirrors .............................54
Power point .................................52
Power steering ..........................163
fluid, checking and adding ....234
fluid, refill capacity ................243
fluid, specifications .........245–246
Power Windows ...........................53
R
Radio ......................................17, 21
Relays ........................................172
Remote entry system .................76
illuminated entry ................78–79
opening the trunk .....................76
Roadside assistance ..................170
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........106
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