snow chains FORD FUSION (AMERICAS) 2013 2.G Owners Manual

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only)......................223
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
.......................223
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada........................................................224
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................225
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................225
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................226
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance
...................................227
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................228
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................228
Jump-Starting the Vehicle.......................228
Fuses
Changing a Fuse
............................................231
Fuse Specification Chart............................231
Maintenance
General Information
....................................241
Opening and Closing the Hood...............241
Under Hood Overview - 1.6L EcoBoost™................................................243
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L EcoBoost™................................................244
Under Hood Overview - 2.5L...................245
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.6L EcoBoost™................................................245
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................246
Engine Oil Check..........................................246
Engine Coolant Check................................247
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check...........................................................250
Brake Fluid Check........................................250
Power Steering Fluid Check....................250
Fuel Filter
........................................................250
Washer Fluid Check....................................250 Changing the 12V Battery
..........................251
Checking the Wiper Blades......................252
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................252
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................253
Adjusting the Headlamps
.........................254
Removing a Headlamp..............................255
Changing a Bulb...........................................257
Bulb Specification Chart..........................260
Vehicle Care
General Information
...................................262
Cleaning Products
.......................................262
Cleaning the Exterior..................................262
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
..............263
Waxing
.............................................................263
Cleaning the Engine
...................................264
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..........................................................264
Cleaning the Interior...................................264
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
.......................265
Cleaning Leather Seats
.............................266
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................266
Vehicle Storage
.............................................267
Wheels and Tires
Tire Care
..........................................................269
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........283
Using Snow Chains.....................................287
Changing a Road Wheel
...........................288
Technical Specifications...........................292
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications
................................293
Motorcraft Parts
..........................................294
Vehicle Identification Number
................295
Vehicle Certification Label
.......................295
Transmission Code Designation
............296
Technical Specifications...........................297
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Fusion/Mondeo (CC7) Table of Contents

Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
Note:
Avoid driving crosswise or turning on
steep slopes or hills. A danger lies in losing
traction, slipping sideways and possibly
rolling over. Whenever driving on a hill,
determine beforehand the route you will
use. Do not drive over the crest of a hill
without seeing what conditions are on the
other side. Do not drive in reverse over a hill
without the aid of an observer.
Although natural obstacles may make it
necessary to travel diagonally up or down
a hill or steep incline, you should always
try to drive straight up or straight down.
When climbing a steep slope or hill, start
in a lower gear rather than downshifting to
a lower gear from a higher gear once the
ascent has started. This reduces strain on
the engine and the possibility of stalling.
If you do stall out, do not try to turnaround
because you might roll over. It is better to
back down to a safe location.
Apply just enough power to the wheels to
climb the hill. Too much power will cause
the tires to slip, spin or lose traction,
resulting in loss of vehicle control. Descend a hill in the same gear you would
use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive
brake application and brake overheating.
Do not descend in neutral; instead,
disengage overdrive or manually shift to a
lower gear. When descending a steep hill,
avoid sudden hard braking as you could
lose control. The front wheels have to be
turning in order to steer the vehicle.
Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, therefore
apply the brakes steadily. Do not
“pump”
the brakes.
Driving on Snow and Ice WARNING
If you are driving in slippery
conditions that require tire chains or
cables, then it is critical that you drive
cautiously. Keep speeds down, allow for
longer stopping distances and avoid
aggressive steering to reduce the chances
of a loss of vehicle control which can lead
to serious injury or death. If the rear end of
the vehicle slides while cornering, steer in
the direction of the slide until you regain
control of the vehicle. Note:
Excessive tire slippage can cause
driveline damage.
AWD vehicles have advantages over 2WD
vehicles in snow and ice but can skid like
any other vehicle.
Should you start to slide while driving on
snowy or icy roads, turn the steering wheel
in the direction of the slide until you regain
control.
Avoid sudden applications of power and
quick changes of direction on snow and
ice. Apply the accelerator slowly and
steadily when starting from a full stop.
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How Temperature Affects Your Tire
Pressure
The tire pressure monitoring system
monitors tire pressure in each pneumatic
tire. While driving in a normal manner, a
typical passenger tire inflation pressure
may increase about 2 to 4 psi (14 to 28
kPa) from a cold start situation. If the
vehicle is stationary overnight with the
outside temperature significantly lower
than the daytime temperature, the tire
pressure may decrease about 3 psi (21
kPa) for a drop of 30°F (17°C) in ambient
temperature. This lower pressure value
may be detected by the tire pressure
monitoring system as being significantly
lower than the recommended inflation
pressure and activate the system warning
light for low tire pressure. If the low tire
pressure warning light is on, visually check
each tire to verify that no tire is flat. If one
or more tires are flat, repair as necessary.
Check the air pressure in the road tires. If
any tire is under-inflated, carefully drive
the vehicle to the nearest location where
air can be added to the tires. Inflate all the
tires to the recommended inflation
pressure.
USING SNOW CHAINS
WARNING
Snow tires must be the same size,
load index, 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 vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and
death. Additionally, the use of
non-recommended tires and wheels could
cause steering, suspension, axle, transfer
case or power transfer unit failure. 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.
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 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.
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CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL
WARNINGS
The use of tire sealants may damage
your tire pressure monitoring system
and should not be used. However, if
you must use a sealant, the tire pressure
monitoring system sensor and valve stem
on the wheel must be replaced by an
authorized Ford dealer. See Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (page 283). If the tire
pressure monitor sensor becomes
damaged, it will no longer function. Note:
The tire pressure monitoring system
indicator light will illuminate when the spare
tire is in use. To restore the full functionality
of the monitoring system, all road wheels
equipped with tire pressure monitoring
sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not
apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease your speed. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe
place on the side of the road.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized
dealer in order to prevent damage to the
tire pressure monitoring system sensors.
See
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(page 283). Replace the spare tire with a
road tire as soon as possible. During
repairing or replacing of the flat tire, have
an authorized dealer inspect the tire
pressure monitoring system sensor for
damage.
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire
Assembly Information WARNING
Failure to follow these guidelines
could result in an increased risk of
loss of vehicle control, injury or death. If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and
tire, then it is intended for temporary use
only. This means that if you need to use it,
you should replace it as soon as possible
with a road wheel and tire assembly that
is the same size and type as the road tires
and wheels that were originally provided
by Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel
is damaged, it should be replaced rather
than repaired.
A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
is defined as a spare wheel and tire
assembly that is different in brand, size or
appearance from the road tires and wheels
and can be one of three types:
1.
T-type mini-spare:
This spare tire
begins with the letter T for tire size and
may have Temporary Use Only molded in
the sidewall.
2. Full-size dissimilar spare with label
on wheel:
This spare tire has a label on
the wheel that states: THIS WHEEL AND
TIRE ASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USE
ONLY.
When driving with one of the dissimilar
spare tires listed above, do not:
• Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
• Load the vehicle beyond maximum
vehicle load rating listed on the Safety
Compliance Label.
• Tow a trailer.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire.
• Use more than one dissimilar spare tire
at a time.
• Use commercial car washing
equipment.
• Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.
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Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires
listed above at any one wheel location can
lead to impairment of the following:
•
Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability (if
applicable).
3. Full-size dissimilar spare without
label on wheel
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
• Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
• Use more than one dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly at a time.
• Use commercial car washing
equipment.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare wheel
and tire assembly.
The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly can lead to
impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly additional
caution should be given to:
•
Towing a trailer.
• Driving vehicles equipped with a
camper body.
• Driving vehicles with a load on the
cargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
and seek service as soon as possible.
Tire Change Procedure WARNINGS
When one of the front wheels is off
the ground, the transmission alone
will not prevent the vehicle from
moving or slipping off the jack, even if the
transmission selector lever is in position P. To help prevent your vehicle from
moving when you change a tire, be
sure to place the transmission
selector lever in position P, set the parking
brake and block (in both directions) the
wheel that is diagonally opposite (other
side and end of the vehicle) to the tire
being changed. Never get underneath a vehicle that
is supported only by a jack. If your
vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously injured. Do not attempt to change a tire on
the side of the vehicle close to
moving traffic. Pull far enough off the
road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel. Always use the jack provided as
original equipment with your vehicle.
If using a jack other than the one
provided as original equipment with your
vehicle, make sure the jack capacity is
adequate for the vehicle weight, including
any vehicle cargo or modifications. 289
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R
Rear Seat Armrest........................................136
Rear Seats.......................................................134
Rear View Camera.......................................182
Using the Rear View Camera System.........183
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 182
Recommended Towing Weights.............212
Refueling..........................................................153 Easy Fuel ™ Capless Fuel System................154
Remote Control
..............................................42
Car Finder................................................................ 46
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters .................. 42
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 43
Remote Start ........................................................ 46
Replacing the Battery......................................... 44
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 46
Using the Key Blade............................................ 43
Remote Start..................................................127 Automatic Settings............................................ 127
Heated and Cooled Devices........................... 128
Last Settings........................................................ 128
Removing a Headlamp..............................255
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
..............263
Replacement Parts Recommendation.........................................11
Collision Repairs..................................................... 11
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................... 11
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................47
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................226
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................225
Roadside Assistance
...................................227
Vehicles Sold In Canada : Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 227
Vehicles Sold In Canada : Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 227
Vehicles Sold In The U.S.: Getting Roadside Assistance........................................................ 227
Vehicles Sold In The U.S. : Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 227
Roadside Emergencies
...............................227 Running-In
See: Breaking-In.................................................. 218
Running Out of Fuel....................................154 Refilling With a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 155
S
Safety Belt Height Adjustment.................28
Safety Belt Minder
.........................................29
Belt-Minder®......................................................... 29
Safety Belts......................................................25 Principle of Operation......................................... 25
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime
..............................................................29
Conditions of operation..................................... 29
Safety Precautions
.......................................152
Satellite Radio................................................113 Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN).................................................................. 114
Satellite Radio Reception Factors.................114
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................... 114
Troubleshooting................................................... 115
Scheduled Maintenance
..........................428
Engine Coolant Change Record................... 442
Exceptions............................................................ 442
General Maintenance Information.............428
Normal Scheduled Maintenance.................431
Special Operating Conditions...................... 438
Seats.................................................................129
Security..............................................................59
Settings...........................................................355 Clock....................................................................... 355
Display................................................................... 356
Settings.................................................................. 357
Sound..................................................................... 356
Vehicle.................................................................... 357
Side Airbags
.....................................................38
Side Curtain Airbags.....................................39
Sitting in the Correct Position..................129
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 287
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................ 186
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Fusion/Mondeo (CC7) Index

Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................187
Blocked Sensor.................................................... 191
Changing the Set Speed................................. 190
Detection Issues................................................. 190
Disengaging the System.................................. 189
Following a Vehicle............................................ 188
Hilly Condition Usage....................................... 190
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation...........190
Overriding the System...................................... 189
Resuming the Set Speed................................ 190
Setting a Speed................................................... 187
Setting the Gap Distance................................ 188
Switching the System Off............................... 190
Switching the System On................................ 187
Switching to Normal Cruise Control............192
System Not Available........................................ 191
Using All-Wheel Drive................................166 Driving In Special Conditions With
All-Wheel Drive (AWD)............................... 166
Using Cruise Control...................................186 Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 186
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 186
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................50
Using Snow Chains.....................................287
Using Stability Control................................176 AdvanceTrac® ..................................................... 176
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................329
Accessing Your Play Menu.............................. 333
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port........................................................... 329
Media Menu Features....................................... 332
Media Voice Commands................................. 329
System Settings................................................. 335
What's Playing?................................................. 329
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone...........309 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu................................................................... 314
Accessing Your Phone Settings..................... 317
Making Calls.......................................................... 312
Pairing a Phone for the First Time................310
Pairing Subsequent Phones........................... 310
Phone Options during an Active Call..........313
Phone Voice Commands................................. 310
Receiving Calls..................................................... 313
System Settings.................................................. 319
Text Messaging.................................................... 315Using Traction Control................................175
System Indicator Lights and
Messages........................................................... 175
Using Voice Recognition...........................307 Initiating a Voice Session................................ 307
System Interaction and Feedback.............308
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................223
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................262
General Information......................................... 262
Vehicle Certification Label.......................295
Vehicle Identification Number................295
Vehicle Storage.............................................267 Battery.................................................................... 267
Body........................................................................\
267
Brakes.................................................................... 268
Cooling system................................................... 267
Engine..................................................................... 267
Fuel system.......................................................... 267
General................................................................... 267
Miscellaneous..................................................... 268
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................268
Tires........................................................................\
268
Ventilated Seats............................................135 Heated and ventilated seat air filter
replacement (if equipped)......................... 135
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 118
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............295
Voice Control
...................................................63
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