parking brake FORD FUSION (AMERICAS) 2013 2.G Owners Manual

Starting and Stopping the
Engine
General Information....................................144
Ignition Switch...............................................144
Keyless Starting............................................144
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................145
Engine Block Heater....................................148
Unique Driving Character- istics
Start-Stop.......................................................150
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions
.......................................152
Fuel Quality
.....................................................153
Refueling..........................................................153
Running Out of Fuel....................................154
Fuel Consumption.......................................156
Emission Control System...........................157
Transmission
Manual Transmission
.................................160
Automatic Transmission
.............................161
Hill Start Assist..............................................164
All-Wheel Drive
Using All-Wheel Drive................................166
Brakes
General Information
......................................171
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................171
Electric Parking Brake
..................................172
Traction Control
Principle of Operation
.................................175
Using Traction Control................................175
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................176 Using Stability Control
................................176
Parking Aids
Parking Aid
.......................................................177
Active Park Assist.........................................179
Rear View Camera
.......................................182
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation................................186
Using Cruise Control...................................186
Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................187
Driving Aids
Driver Alert......................................................193
Lane Keeping System
.................................194
Blind Spot Monitor.......................................197
Steering............................................................201
Collision Warning System........................202
Load Carrying
Load Limit......................................................205
Towing
Towing a Trailer..............................................212
Recommended Towing Weights.............212
Essential Towing Checks...........................214
Transporting the Vehicle............................216
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......216
Driving Hints
Breaking-In......................................................218
Economical Driving
......................................218
Driving Through Water................................218
Floor Mats........................................................219
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need................221
In California (U.S. Only).............................222
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Fusion/Mondeo (CC7) Table of Contents

Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Service engine soon
Side airbag
Stability control
Windshield wash and wipe
Air conditioning system
DATA RECORDING
Service Data Recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle are
capable of collecting and storing
diagnostic information about your vehicle.
This potentially includes information about
the performance or status of various
systems and modules in the vehicle, such
as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and
service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company,
Ford of Canada, and service and repair
facilities may access or share among them
vehicle diagnostic information received
through a direct connection to your vehicle
when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
Additionally, when your vehicle is in for
service or repair, Ford Motor Company,
Ford of Canada, and service and repair
facilities may access or share among them
data for vehicle improvement purposes.
For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose
to use the SYNC Vehicle Health Report,
you consent that certain diagnostic
information may also be accessed
electronically by Ford Motor Company and
Ford authorized service facilities, and that
the diagnostic information may be used
for any purpose. See SYNC™ (page 305).
Event Data Recording
This vehicle is equipped with an event
data recorder. The main purpose of an
event data recorder is to record, in
certain crash or near crash-like
situations, such as an airbag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle;
this data will assist in understanding
how a vehicle
’s systems performed.
The event data recorder is designed to
record data related to vehicle dynamics
and safety systems for a short period
of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The event data recorder in this vehicle
is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle
were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and
passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/or
the brake pedal; and
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Then...
If...
The Belt-Minder feature will not activate.
The driver's and front passenger's safety
belts are buckled before the ignition switch
is turned to the on position or less than 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to on...
The Belt-Minder feature is activated - thesafety belt warning light illuminates and
the warning chime sounds for six seconds every 25 seconds, repeating for about five minutes or until the safety belts are buckled.
The driver's or front passenger's safety belt
is not buckled when the vehicle has reached
at least 6 mph (9.7 km/h) and 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to on...
The Belt-Minder feature is activated - thesafety belt warning light illuminates and
the warning chime sounds for six seconds every 25 seconds, repeating for about five minutes or until the safety belts are buckled.
The driver's or front passenger's safety belt
becomes unbuckled for about one minute
while the vehicle is traveling at least 6 mph
(9.7 km/h) and more than 1-2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to on...
Deactivating and Activating the
Belt-Minder Feature WARNING
While the system allows you to
deactivate it, this system is designed
to improve your chances of being
safely belted and surviving an accident.
We recommend you leave the system
activated for yourself and others who may
use the vehicle. To reduce the risk of injury,
do not deactivate or activate the system
while driving the vehicle. Note:
The driver and front passenger
warning are deactivated and activated
independently. When deactivating or
activating one seating position, do not
buckle the other position as this will
terminate the process.
Read Steps 1 - 4 thoroughly before
proceeding with the programming
procedure. The system can be deactivated or
activated by performing the following
procedure:
Before following the procedure, make sure
that:
•
the parking brake is set
• the transmission selector lever is in
position P (automatic transmission)
or N (manual transmission)
• the ignition is off
• the driver and front passenger safety
belts are unbuckled.
1. Turn the ignition on. Do not start the engine.
2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off (about one minute). After
Step 2, wait an additional five seconds
before proceeding with Step 3. Once
Step 3 is started, the procedure must
be completed within 30 seconds.
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The tag with your transmitter details the
starting procedure.
To remote start your vehicle:
1. Press the lock button to lock all the
doors.
2. Press the remote start button twice. The exterior lamps will flash twice.
The horn will sound if the system fails to
start, unless quiet start is on. Quiet start
will run the blower fan at a slower speed
to reduce noise. It can be switched on or
off in the information display. See General
Information (page 83).
Note: If the vehicle has been remote started
and is equipped with an integrated keyhead
transmitter, you must turn the ignition on
before driving the vehicle. If equipped with
an intelligent access transmitter, you must
press the
START/STOP button on the
instrument panel once while applying the
brake pedal before driving your vehicle.
The power windows will be inhibited during
the remote start and the radio will not turn
on automatically.
The parking lamps will remain on and the
engine will run for 5, 10, or 15 minutes,
depending on the setting. Extending the Vehicle Run Time
Repeat Steps 1 and 2 with the vehicle still
running to extend the run time for another
remote start duration. If you programmed
the duration to last 10 minutes, the second
10 minutes will begin after what is left of
the first activation time. For example, if the
vehicle had been running from the first
remote start for five minutes, the vehicle
will continue to run now for a total of 15
minutes.
Wait at least five seconds before remote
starting after a vehicle shutdown.
Turning the Vehicle Off After Remote
Starting
Press the button once. The
parking lamps will turn off.
You may have to be closer to the
vehicle than when starting due to ground
reflection and the added noise of the
running vehicle.
You can disable or enable the remote start
system through the information display.
See
General Information (page 83).
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
Replacement keys or remote controls can
be purchased from an authorized dealer.
Authorized dealers can program remote
controls for your vehicle. See
Passive
Anti-Theft System (page 59).
To re-program the passive anti-theft
system see an authorized dealer.
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Left Information Display
A
Speedometer
B
Right Information Display See General Information (page 343).
C
Left Information Display
Odometer
Located in the bottom of the information
display Registers the accumulated
distance your vehicle has traveled.
Trip Computer
See
General Information (page 83).
Vehicle Settings and Personalization
See
General Information (page 83).
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and
indicators will alert you to a vehicle
condition that may become serious. Some
lamps will illuminate when you start your
vehicle to make sure they work. If any
lamps remain on after starting your vehicle,
refer to the respective system warning
lamp for further information.
Note: Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and function the
same as a warning lamp but do not display
when you start your vehicle.
Adaptive Cruise Control
(If Equipped) The speed control system
indicator light changes color to
indicate what mode the system
is in: See Using Cruise Control (page 186).
On (white light): Illuminates when the
adaptive cruise control system is turned
on. Turns off when the speed control
system is turned off. Engaged (green light): Illuminates when
the adaptive cruise control system is
engaged. Turns off when the speed control
system is disengaged.
Anti-Lock Braking System
If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. You will continue
to have the normal braking system
(without ABS) unless the brake system
warning lamp is also illuminated. Have the
system checked by your authorized dealer.
Auto Start-stop
(If Equipped) It will illuminate to inform you
when the engine shuts down or
in conjunction with a message.
Battery If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical
equipment and have the system checked
by your authorized dealer immediately.
Blind Spot Monitor
(If Equipped) It will illuminate when you switch
this feature off or in conjunction
with a message. See Blind Spot
Monitor
(page 197). See Information
Messages (page 91).
Brake System It will illuminate when you
engage the parking brake with
the ignition on.
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If it illuminates when you are driving, check
that the parking brake is not engaged. If
the parking brake is not engaged, this
indicates low brake fluid level or a brake
system malfunction. Have the system
checked immediately by your authorized
dealer.
WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warning
lamp on is dangerous. A significant
decrease in braking performance
may occur. It will take you longer to stop
your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked by
your authorized dealer immediately. Driving
extended distances with the parking brake
engaged can cause brake failure and the
risk of personal injury. Cruise Control (If Equipped)
It will illuminate when you switch
this feature on.
Direction Indicator Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard warning
flasher is turned on. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for
a burned out bulb. See
Changing a Bulb
(page 257).
Door Ajar Displays when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed.
Electric Park Brake It will illuminate or flash when
the electric parking brake has a
malfunction. Engine Coolant Temperature Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high.
Stop the vehicle as soon as
possible, switch off the engine and let cool.
Engine Oil If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level. See
Engine Oil Check
(page 246).
Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by your authorized
dealer immediately.
Fasten Safety Belt It will illuminate and a chime will
sound to remind you to fasten
your safety belt. See
Safety
Belt Minder (page 29).
Front Airbag If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, it indicates
a malfunction. Have the system checked
by your authorized dealer.
Front Fog Lamps
(If Equipped) It will illuminate when you switch
the front fog lamps on.
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The service engine soon indicator light
illuminates when the ignition is first turned
on prior to engine start to check the bulb
and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready
for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing.
Normally, the service engine soon light will
stay on until the engine is cranked, then
turn itself off if no malfunctions are
present. However, if after 15 seconds the
service engine soon light blinks eight times,
it means that the vehicle is not ready for
I/M testing. See Emission Control
System (page 157).
Stability Control It will flash when the system is
active. If it remains illuminated
or does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, this indicates a
malfunction. During a malfunction the
system will switch off. Have the system
checked by your authorized dealer
immediately. See
Using Stability
Control (page 176).
Stability Control Off It will illuminate when you switch
the system off. It will go out
when you switch the system
back on or when you switch the ignition
off. See
Using Stability Control (page
176).
Trunk Ajar Displays when the ignition is on
and the trunk is not completely
closed. AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver's door
and you have left the key in the ignition
with it in the off or accessory position.
Keyless Warning Alert
(If Equipped)
Chirps the horn twice when you exit the
vehicle and the keyless vehicle is in RUN,
indicating the vehicle is still on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from the
ignition and open the driver's door and you
have left the headlamps or parking lamps
on.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parking
brake on and drive your vehicle. If the
warning chime remains on after you have
released the parking brake, have the
system checked by your authorized dealer
immediately.
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Park Aid
Action
Message
Displays when the system has detected a condition that
requires service. Contact your authorized dealer. See Parking Aid (page 177).
Check Front Park Aid
Displays when the system has detected a condition that
requires service. Contact your authorized dealer. See Parking Aid
(page 177).
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 Action
Message
Displays when the parking brake is set, the engine is runningand the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the
warning stays on after the parking brake is released, contact your authorized dealer.
Park Brake Engaged
The electric parking brake system has detected a conditionthat requires service. See your authorized dealer.
Park Brake Malfunction
Service Now
Displays when the electric parking brake is not set.
Park Brake Not Applied
Apply Park Brake
Displays when the electric parking brake did not set.
Park Brake Not Applied
Re-Apply
Displays when the electric parking brake is running a diagnostic check.
Park Brake Maintenance
Mode
Displays when the electric parking brake is set but has not be released.
Park Brake Use Switch
to Release
Displays when the electric parking brake is set but has not bereleased and the vehicle is moving.
Press Brake to Release
Park Brake
The electric park brake system has detected a condition thatrequires service. See your authorized dealer.
Park Brake Limited
Function Service Required
Displays when the electric parking brake was not releasedcausing it to overheat.
Park Brake System
Overheated
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Action
Message
Displays when the electric parking brake is set and the vehicle is 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 Action
Message
The power steering system has detected a condition thatrequires service. See your authorized dealer.
Steering Fault Service
Now
The power steering system is not working. Stop the vehicle asafe place. Contact your authorized dealer.
Steering Loss Stop
Safely
The power steering system has detected a condition withinthe power steering system or passive entry or passive start system requires service. Contact your authorized dealer.
Steering Assist Fault
Service Required
Remote Start Action
Message
Displays as a reminder to turn the key on to drive the vehicle after 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 Brake
and Start Button
Starting System Action
Message
Displays when starting the vehicle as a reminder to apply the brake.
Press Brake + Start
Button
Displays when the starter is attempting to start the vehicle.
Engine Start Pending
Please Wait
Displays when the pending start has been cancelled.
Pending Start Cancelled
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AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
WARNINGS
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, accident and
injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device or feature 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
handheld device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure that
you are aware of applicable state and local
laws that may affect use of electronic
devices while driving. For safety reasons, do not connect
or adjust the settings on your
portable music player while your
vehicle is moving. Store the portable music player in a
secure location, such as the center
console or the glove box, when your
vehicle is moving. Hard objects may
become projectiles in a collision or sudden
stop, which may increase the risk of serious
injury. The audio extension cable must be
long enough to allow the portable music
player to be safely stored while your
vehicle is moving. The auxiliary input jack allows you to
connect and play music from your portable
music player through your vehicle speakers.
You can use any portable music player
designed for use with headphones. Your
audio extension cable must have male
1/8th-inch (3.5 millimeter) connectors at
each end.
1. Switch off the engine, radio and
portable music player. Set the parking
brake and put the transmission in
position P (vehicle with an automatic
transmission) or neutral (vehicle with
a manual transmission).
2. Plug the extension cable from the portable music player into the auxiliary
input jack.
3. Switch the radio on. Select either a tuned FM station or a CD.
4. Adjust the volume as desired.
5. Switch your portable music player on and adjust its volume to half its
maximum level.
6. Press
AUX until LINE or LINE IN
appears in the display. You should hear
music from your device even if it is low.
7. Adjust the volume on your portable music player until it reaches the volume
level of the FM station or CD. Do this
by switching back and forth between
the AUX and FM or CD controls.
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