windshield wipers FORD FUSION (AMERICAS) 2013 2.G Owners Manual

Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
Data Recording
..................................................9
California Proposition 65..............................11
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
Replacement Parts Recommendation
........................................11
Special Notices................................................12
Mobile Communications Equipment.....................................................12
Export Unique Options
..................................12
Child Safety
General Information
.......................................13
Child Seat Positioning
...................................15
Booster Seats
...................................................16
Installing Child Seats
.....................................18
Child Safety Locks..........................................23
Safety Belts
Principle of Operation
...................................25
Fastening the Safety Belts
..........................26
Safety Belt Height Adjustment.................28
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime.............................................................29
Safety Belt Minder.........................................29
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance
.................................................31
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™
..........................32
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation...................................33
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................34
Knee Airbag......................................................35
Front Passenger Sensing System............36 Side Airbags
.....................................................38
Side Curtain Airbags
.....................................39
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......40
Airbag Disposal................................................41
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................42
Remote Control
..............................................42
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................47
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation..................................48
Creating a MyKey...........................................49
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................49
Checking MyKey System Status..............50
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
.........................................................50
MyKey Troubleshooting
...............................50
Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................52
Keyless Entry....................................................55
Interior Luggage Compartment Release..........................................................58
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System
........................59
Anti-Theft Alarm
.............................................61
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................62
Audio Control
...................................................62
Voice Control
...................................................63
Cruise Control
..................................................63
Information Display Control.......................63
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers
........................................65
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Autowipers.......................................................65
Windshield Washers.....................................66
Lighting
Lighting Control..............................................67
Autolamps........................................................67
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................68
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................68
Daytime Running Lamps
............................68
Automatic High Beam Control.................69
Front Fog Lamps
............................................70
Direction Indicators
.......................................70
Interior Lamps.................................................70
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows..............................................72
Global Opening and Closing......................73
Exterior Mirrors.................................................73
Interior Mirror
....................................................74
Sun Visors
..........................................................75
Moonroof...........................................................75
Instrument Cluster
Gauges................................................................77
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................79
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............82
Information Displays
General Information
......................................83
Information Messages
..................................91
Audio System
General Information....................................105
Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC/Satellite
Radio............................................................106
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD.................................................108
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/CD
..................................................110 Satellite Radio................................................113
Auxiliary Input Jack.......................................116
USB Port
............................................................117
Media Hub.........................................................117
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control
.............................118
Automatic Climate Control
.......................119
Automatic Climate Control
........................121
Automatic Climate Control
.......................123
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate.........................................................124
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................126
Cabin Air Filter
................................................127
Remote Start..................................................127
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position..................129
Head Restraints.............................................129
Manual Seats
..................................................131
Power Seats.....................................................131
Memory Function
..........................................132
Rear Seats
.......................................................134
Heated Seats
..................................................135
Ventilated Seats............................................135
Rear Seat Armrest........................................136
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener................137
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points.................................141
Storage Compartments
Center Console
..............................................143
Overhead Console........................................143
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Note:
Fully defrost the windshield before
switching on the windshield wipers.
Note: Make sure the windshield wipers are
switched off before entering a car wash.
Note: Clean the windshield and wiper
blades if they begin to leave streaks or
smears. If that doesn't resolve the issue,
install new wiper blades.
Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windshield. This may scratch the glass,
damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Always use the
windshield washers before wiping a dry
windshield. Single wipe
A
Intermittent wipe
B
Normal wipe
C
High speed wipe
D Intermittent Wipe Shortest wipe interval
A
Intermittent wipe
B
Longest wipe interval
C
Use the rotary control to adjust the
intermittent wipe interval.
Speed Dependent Wipers
When your vehicle speed increases, the
interval between wipes will decrease.
AUTOWIPERS (IF EQUIPPED)
Note: Fully defrost the windshield before
switching on the windshield wipers.
Note: Make sure the windshield wipers are
switched off before entering a car wash.
Note: Clean the windshield and wiper
blades if they begin to leave streaks or
smears. If that doesn't resolve the issue,
install new wiper blades.
Note: If you switch autolamps on in
conjunction with autowipers, your low beam
headlamps will illuminate automatically
when the rain sensor activates the
windshield wipers continuously.
Note: Wet road conditions can cause
unexpected wiping or smearing.
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To reduce smearing we recommend the
following:
•
Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers.
• Switch to normal or high speed wipe.
• Switch the autowipers off. Highest sensitivity
A
OnB
Lowest sensitivity
C
The wipers will function when moisture is
detected on the windshield. The rain
sensor will continue to monitor the amount
of moisture on the windshield and adjust
the speed of the wipers automatically. This
feature can be switched on or off in the
information display. See General
Information (page 83).
Use the rotary control to adjust the
sensitivity of the rain sensor. With low
sensitivity, the wipers will operate when
the sensor detects a large amount of
moisture on the windshield. With high
sensitivity, the wipers will operate when
the sensor detects a small amount of
moisture on the windshield.
Keep the outside of the windshield clean.
Sensor performance will be affected if the
area around the interior mirror is dirty. The
rain sensor is very sensitive and the wipers
may operate if dirt, mist or flies hit the
windshield. WINDSHIELD WASHERS
Note:
Do not operate the washers when
the washer reservoir is empty. This may
cause the washer pump to overheat. The washers will spray for as long as you
pull the lever toward you. When you
release the lever, the wipers will operate
for a short time.
A wipe will occur a few seconds after
washing to clear any remaining washer
fluid. This feature can be switched on or
off in the information display. See General
Information
(page 83).
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Note:
If you switch autolamps on in
conjunction with autowipers, low beam
headlamps will illuminate automatically
when the rain sensor activates the
windshield wipers continuously.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER
Note: If you disconnect the battery or it
becomes discharged, the illuminated
components will switch to the maximum
setting.
Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps Press repeatedly or press and hold until
the desired level is reached. Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps Press repeatedly or press and
hold to dim.
A
Press repeatedly or press and
hold to brighten.
B
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
After you switch the ignition off, you can
switch the headlamps on by pulling the
direction indicator lever toward you. You
will hear a short tone. The headlamps will
switch off automatically after three
minutes with any door open or 30 seconds
after the last door has been closed. You
can cancel this feature by pulling the
direction indicator toward you again or
switching the ignition on.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (IF
EQUIPPED) WARNING
Always remember to switch your
headlamps on in low light situations
or during inclement weather. The
system does not activate the tail lamps
and may not provide adequate lighting
during these conditions. Failure to activate
your headlamps under these conditions
may result in a collision. 68
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CLEANING THE ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they are
clean because grease and dirt buildup keep
the engine warmer than normal.
When washing:
•
Take care when using a power washer
to clean the engine. The high-pressure
fluid could penetrate the sealed parts
and cause damage.
• Do not spray a hot engine with cold
water to avoid cracking the engine
block or other engine components.
• Spray Motorcraft® Engine Shampoo
and Degreaser on all parts that require
cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In
Canada, use Motorcraft® Engine
Shampoo.
• Never wash or rinse the engine while it
is hot or running; water in the running
engine may cause internal damage.
• Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,
spark plug wire or spark plug well, or
the area in and around these locations.
• Cover the battery, power distribution
box, and air filter assembly to prevent
water damage when cleaning the
engine.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
The windows and wiper blades should be
cleaned regularly. If the wipers do not wipe
properly, substances on the vehicle ’s glass
or the wiper blades may cause squeaking
or chatter noise from the blades, and
streaking and smearing of the windshield. To clean these items, follow these tips:
•
The windows may be cleaned with a
non-abrasive cleaner such as
Motorcraft® Ultra-Clear Spray Glass
Cleaner.
• The wiper blades can be cleaned with
isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or
Motorcraft® Premium Windshield
Washer Concentrate in the U.S., or
Premium Quality Windshield Washer
Fluid in Canada. Be sure to replace
wiper blades when they appear worn
or do not function properly.
• Do not use abrasives, as they may
cause scratches
• Do not use fuel, kerosene, or paint
thinner to clean any parts.
If you cannot remove those streaks after
cleaning with the glass cleaner or if the
wipers chatter and move in a jerky motion,
clean the outer surface of the windshield
and the wiper blades using a sponge or
soft cloth with a neutral detergent or
mild-abrasive cleaning solution. After
cleaning, rinse the windshield and wiper
blades with clean water. The windshield
is clean if beads do not form when you
rinse the windshield with water.
Note: Do not use sharp objects, such as a
razor blade, to clean the inside of the rear
window or to remove decals, as it may cause
damage to the rear window defroster ’s
heated grid lines.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR WARNINGS
Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach
or dye on the vehicle
’s safety belts,
as these actions may weaken the
belt webbing.
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Note:
If battery cables are disconnected, it
will be necessary to reset memory features.
Brakes
• Make sure brakes and parking brake
are fully released.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under vehicle are covered with
grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8
meters) every 15 days to lubricate
working parts and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage (mice/squirrel nests).
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive the
vehicle 15 feet (4.5 meters) back and
forth to remove rust build-up.
• Check fluid levels (including coolant,
oil and gas) to make sure there are no
leaks, and fluids are at recommended
levels.
• If the battery was removed, clean the
battery cable ends and inspect. Contact your authorized dealer if you have
any concerns or issues.
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W
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................79
Adaptive Cruise Control..................................... 79
Anti-Lock Braking System................................. 79
Auto Start-stop..................................................... 79
Battery...................................................................... 79
Blind Spot Monitor............................................... 79
Brake System......................................................... 79
Cruise Control....................................................... 80
Direction Indicator............................................... 80
Door Ajar................................................................. 80
Electric Park Brake.............................................. 80
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 80
Engine Oil................................................................ 80
Fasten Safety Belt............................................... 80
Front Airbag........................................................... 80
Front Fog Lamps.................................................. 80
Heads Up Display.................................................. 81
High Beam............................................................... 81
Hood Ajar................................................................. 81
Lane Keeping Aid.................................................. 81
Low Fuel Level........................................................ 81
Low Tire Pressure Warning................................ 81
Parking Lamps....................................................... 81
Powertrain Fault.................................................... 81
Service Engine Soon............................................ 81
Stability Control.................................................... 82
Stability Control Off............................................ 82
Trunk Ajar................................................................ 82
Washer Fluid Check....................................250
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 262
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 65
Waxing.............................................................263
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 288
Wheels and Tires.........................................269 Technical Specifications................................. 292
Windows and Mirrors....................................72
Windshield Washers.....................................66
Windshield Wipers........................................65
Intermittent Wipe................................................ 65
Speed Dependent Wipers................................ 65
Wipers and Washers.....................................65
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