key FORD FUSION (AMERICAS) 2014 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 PartsRecommendation........................................11
Special Notices................................................12
Mobile CommunicationsEquipment.....................................................12
Export Unique Options..................................12
Child Safety
General Information.......................................13
Installing Child Seats.....................................14
Booster Seats..................................................20
Child Seat Positioning...................................22
Child Safety Locks..........................................23
Safety Belts
Principle of Operation...................................25
Fastening the Safety Belts..........................26
Safety Belt Height Adjustment................30
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime.............................................................30
Safety Belt Minder..........................................31
Child Restraint and Safety BeltMaintenance................................................32
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™..........................34
Supplementary RestraintsSystem
Principle of Operation..................................35
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................36
Front Passenger Sensing System.............37
Side Airbags.....................................................39
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags........40
Side Curtain Airbags.....................................40
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........42
Airbag Disposal...............................................43
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on RadioFrequencies..................................................44
Remote Control..............................................44
Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl...........................................................49
MyKey™
Principle of Operation..................................50
Creating a MyKey.............................................51
Clearing All MyKeys........................................51
Checking MyKey System Status................51
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems.........................................................52
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................52
Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................54
Keyless Entry....................................................57
Interior Luggage CompartmentRelease..........................................................60
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System..........................61
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................63
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................64
Audio Control..................................................64
Voice Control...................................................65
Cruise Control..................................................65
Information Display Control.......................65
Heated Steering Wheel...............................66
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Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers.........................................67
Autowipers........................................................67
Windshield Washers.....................................68
Lighting
Lighting Control..............................................69
Autolamps........................................................69
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................70
Headlamp Exit Delay......................................71
Daytime Running Lamps..............................71
Automatic High Beam Control...................71
Front Fog Lamps.............................................72
Direction Indicators........................................73
Interior Lamps..................................................73
Ambient Lighting............................................74
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows..............................................75
Global Opening and Closing......................76
Exterior Mirrors................................................76
Interior Mirror....................................................77
Sun Visors.........................................................78
Moonroof...........................................................78
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...............................................................80
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................82
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............86
Information Displays
General Information......................................87
Information Messages.................................95
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control.............................110
Automatic Climate Control.........................111
Automatic Climate Control........................113
Automatic Climate Control........................115
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................117
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................119
Cabin Air Filter................................................119
Remote Start.................................................120
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................121
Head Restraints..............................................121
Manual Seats.................................................123
Power Seats....................................................123
Memory Function.........................................124
Rear Seats.......................................................126
Heated Seats..................................................127
Ventilated Seats............................................127
Rear Seat Armrest........................................127
Universal Garage DoorOpener
Universal Garage Door Opener...............129
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................133
Storage Compartments
Center Console..............................................135
Overhead Console........................................135
Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information....................................136
Ignition Switch...............................................136
Keyless Starting............................................136
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................137
Engine Block Heater....................................140
Unique Driving Character-istics
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................142
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GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules and with Industry Canadalicense-exempt RSS standard(s).Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not causeharmful interference, and (2) This devicemust accept any interference received,including interference that may causeundesired operation.
Note:Changes or modifications notexpressively approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void theuser's authority to operate the equipment.The term IC before the radio certificationnumber only signifies that Industry Canadatechnical specifications were met.
The typical operating range for yourtransmitter is approximately 33 feet (10meters). Vehicles with the remote startfeature will have a greater range. One ofthe following could cause a decrease inoperating range:
•weather conditions
•nearby radio towers
•structures around the vehicle
•other vehicles parked next to yourvehicle
The radio frequency used by your remotecontrol can also be used by other shortdistance radio transmissions, for exampleamateur radios, medical equipment,wireless headphones, remote controls andalarm systems. If the frequencies arejammed, you will not be able to use yourremote control. You can lock and unlockthe doors with the key.
Note:Make sure to lock your vehicle beforeleaving it unattended.
Note:If you are in range, the remote controlwill operate if you press any buttonunintentionally.
Intelligent Access (If Equipped)
The system uses a radio frequency signalto communicate with your vehicle andauthorize your vehicle to unlock when oneof the following conditions are met:
•You touch the inside of the frontexterior door handle.
•You press the luggage compartmentbutton.
•You press a button on the transmitter.
If excessive radio frequency interferenceis present in the area or if the transmitterbattery is low, you may need tomechanically unlock your door. You canuse the mechanical key blade in yourintelligent access key to open the driverdoor in this situation. See RemoteControl (page 44).
REMOTE CONTROL
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters
(If Equipped)
Use the key blade to start your vehicle andunlock or lock the driver door from outsideyour vehicle. The transmitter portionfunctions as the remote control.
Press the button to release the key. Pressand hold the button to fold the key backin when not in use.
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Note:Your vehicle’s keys came with asecurity tag that provides important vehiclekey cut information. Keep the tag in a safeplace for future reference.
Intelligent Access Key (If Equipped)
Your intelligent access keys operate thepower locks and the remote start system.The key must be in your vehicle to activatethe push-button start system.
Removable Key Blade
The intelligent access key also contains aremovable mechanical key blade that youcan use to unlock the driver door.
Slide the release on the back of the remotecontrol and pivot the cover off to accessthe key blade.
Note:Your vehicle’s backup keys came witha security tag that provides importantvehicle key cut information. Keep the tag ina safe place for future reference.
Using the Key Blade
The key cylinder is under a cap on the driverdoor handle.
To remove the cap:
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1.Insert the key blade into the slot on thebottom of the handle and press up.
2.While maintaining upward pressure,move the cap rearward to release it.Gently remove the key while doing so.
To install the cap:
1.Place the cap just forward of the keycylinder.
2.While applying pressure to the cap,move it forward until it is in place. Youmay hear a snap as it engages.
Make sure you have properly installed thecap by trying to move it rearward.
Replacing the Battery
Note:Refer to local regulations whendisposing of transmitter batteries.
Note:Do not wipe off any grease on thebattery terminals or on the back surface ofthe circuit board.
Note:Replacing the battery will not deletethe transmitter from the vehicle. Thetransmitter should operate normally.
A message will appear in the informationdisplay when the remote control batteryis low. See Information Messages (page95).
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter
The remote control uses one coin-typethree-volt lithium battery CR2032 orequivalent.
Press the button to release the key beforebeginning the procedure.
1.Insert a screwdriver in the positionshown and gently push the clip.
2.Press the clip down to release thebattery cover.
3.Carefully remove the cover.
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Note:Do not touch the battery contacts orthe printed circuit board with thescrewdriver.
4.Insert a screwdriver as shown torelease the battery.
5.Remove the battery.
6.Install a new battery with the + facingup.
7.Replace the battery cover.
Intelligent Access Transmitter
The remote control uses two coin-typethree-volt lithium batteries CR2025 orequivalent.
1.Slide the release on the back of theremote control and pivot the cover off.
2.Insert a coin into the slot and twist toseparate the housing.
3.Remove the batteries.
4.Install new batteries with the + facingeach other.
Note:Make sure to replace the labelbetween the two batteries.
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5.Reinstall the housing and cover.
Car Finder
Press the button twice withinthree seconds. The horn willsound and the turn signals willflash. We recommend you use this methodto locate your vehicle, rather than usingthe panic alarm.
Sounding a Panic Alarm
Note:The panic alarm will only operatewhen the ignition is off.
Press the button to activate thealarm. Press the button again orswitch the ignition on todeactivate.
Remote Start (If Equipped)
WARNING
To avoid exhaust fumes, do not useremote start if your vehicle is parkedindoors or areas that are not wellventilated.
Note:Do not use remote start if your vehicleis low on fuel.
The remote start button is on thetransmitter.
This feature allows you to start yourvehicle from outside the vehicle. Thetransmitter has an extended operatingrange.
Vehicles with automatic climate controlcan be configured to operate when thevehicle is remote started. See ClimateControl (page 110). A manual climatecontrol system will run at the setting it wasset to when you switched the vehicle off.
Many states and provinces haverestrictions for the use of remote start.Check your local and state or provinciallaws for specific requirements regardingremote start systems.
The remote start system will not work if:
•the ignition is on
•the alarm system triggered
•you disable the feature
•the hood is open
•the transmission is not in P
•the vehicle battery voltage is too low
•the service engine soon light is on.
Remote Control Feedback
An LED on the remote control providesstatus feedback of remote start or stopcommands.
StatusLED
Remote start orextensionsuccessful
Solid green
Remote stopsuccessful; engineoff
Solid red
Remote start orstop failedBlinking red
Waiting for statusupdateBlinking green
Remote Starting the Vehicle
Note:You must press each button withinthree seconds of each other. Your vehiclewill not remote start if you do not follow thissequence.
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The tag with your transmitter details thestarting procedure.
To remote start your vehicle:
1.Press the lock button to lock all thedoors.
2.Press the remote start button twice.The exterior lamps will flash twice.
The horn will sound if the system fails tostart, unless quiet start is on. Quiet startwill run the blower fan at a slower speedto reduce noise. It can be switched on oroff in the information display. See GeneralInformation (page 87).
Note:If the vehicle has been remote startedwith an integrated keyhead transmitter, youmust switch the ignition on before drivingyour vehicle. With an intelligent accesstransmitter, you must press theSTART/STOP button on the instrumentpanel once while applying the brake pedalbefore driving your vehicle.
The power windows will not work duringthe remote start and the radio will not turnon automatically.
The parking lamps will remain on and thevehicle 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 stillrunning to extend the run time for anotherremote start duration. If you programmedthe duration to last 10 minutes, the second10 minutes will begin after what is left ofthe first activation time. For example, if thevehicle had been running from the firstremote start for five minutes, the vehiclewill continue to run now for a total of 15minutes. You can extend the remote startup to a maximum of 35 minutes.
Wait at least five seconds before remotestarting after a vehicle shutdown.
Turning the Vehicle Off After RemoteStarting
Press the button once. Theparking lamps will turn off.
You may have to be closer to thevehicle than when starting due to groundreflection and the added noise of therunning vehicle.
You can disable or enable the remote startsystem through the information display.See General Information (page 87).
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR
REMOTE CONTROL
Replacement keys or remote controls canbe purchased from an authorized dealer.Authorized dealers can program remotecontrols for your vehicle. See PassiveAnti-Theft System (page 61).
To re-program the passive anti-theftsystem see an authorized dealer.
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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
MyKey allows you to program keys withrestricted driving modes to promote gooddriving habits. All but one of the keysprogrammed to the vehicle can beactivated with these restricted modes.
Any keys that have not been programmedare referred to as administrator keys oradmin keys. These can be used to:
•create a MyKey
•program configurable MyKey settings
•clear all MyKey features.
When you have programmed a MyKey, youcan access the following information usingthe information display:
•How many admin keys and MyKeys areprogrammed to your vehicle.
•The total distance your vehicle hastraveled using a MyKey.
Note:All MyKeys are programmed to thesame settings. You cannot program themindividually.
Note:For vehicles with intelligent accesswith push-button start, when both a MyKeyand an admin intelligent access key fob arepresent, the admin fob will be recognizedby the vehicle while switching the ignitionon to start the vehicle.
Non-configurable Settings
The following settings cannot be changedby an admin key user:
•Belt-Minder. You cannot disable thisfeature. The audio system will mutewhen the front seat occupants’ safetybelts are not fastened.
•Early low fuel. The low-fuel warningactivates earlier, giving the MyKey usermore time to refuel.
•Driver assist features, if equipped onyour vehicle, are forced on: parking aid,blind spot information system (BLIS)with cross traffic alert, lane departurewarning and forward collision warningsystem.
Configurable Settings
With an admin key, you can configurecertain MyKey settings when you firstcreate a MyKey and before you recycle thekey or restart the vehicle. You can alsochange the settings afterward with anadmin key.
•A vehicle speed limit can be set.Warnings will be shown in the displayfollowed by an audible tone when yourvehicle reaches the set speed. Youcannot override the set speed by fullydepressing the accelerator pedal or bysetting cruise control.
•Vehicle speed minders of 45, 55 or 65mph (75, 90 or 105 km/h). Once youselect a speed, it will be shown in thedisplay, followed by an audible tonewhen the preselected vehicle speed isexceeded.
•Audio system maximum volume of45%. A message will be shown in thedisplay when you attempt to exceedthe limited volume. Also, thespeed-sensitive or compensatedautomatic volume control will bedisabled.
•Always on setting. When this isselected, you will not be able to turnoff Advance Trac (if your vehicle isequipped with this feature).
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CREATING A MYKEY
Use the information display to create aMyKey:
1. Insert the key you want to program intothe ignition. If your vehicle is equipped witha push-button start, place the intelligentaccess key fob into the backup slot. Thelocation of your backup slot is in anotherchapter. See Starting and Stopping theEngine (page 136).
2. Switch the ignition on.
3. Access the main menu on theinformation display controls, and selectSettings then MyKey by pressing OK orthe > button.
4. Press OK or the > button to selectCreate MyKey.
5. When prompted, hold the OK buttonuntil you see a message informing you tolabel this key as a MyKey. The key will berestricted at the next start.
MyKey is successfully created. Make sureyou label it so you can distinguish it fromthe admin keys.
You can also program configurablesettings for the key(s). SeeProgramming/Changing ConfigurableSettings.
Programming/ChangingConfigurable Settings
Use the information display to access yourconfigurable MyKey settings.
1.Switch the ignition on using an adminkey or fob.
2.Access the main menu on theinformation display controls, and selectSettings, then MyKey by pressing OKor > button.
3.Use the arrow buttons to get to afeature.
4.Press OK or > to make a selection.
Note:You can clear or change your MyKeysettings at any time during the same keycycle as you created the MyKey. Once youhave switched the vehicle off, however, youwill need an admin key to change or clearyour MyKey settings.
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS
You can clear all MyKeys within the samekey cycle as you created the MyKey. If youswitch your ignition off, however, you willneed to use an admin key to clear yourMyKeys.
Note:When you clear your MyKeys, youremove all restrictions and return all MyKeysto their original admin key status at once.
To clear all MyKeys of all MyKey settings,use the information display to do thefollowing:
1.Access the main menu and selectSettings, then MyKey.
2.Scroll to Clear MyKey and press theOK button.
3.Hold the OK button until ALLMYKEYS CLEARED displays.
CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM
STATUS
You can find information about yourprogrammed MyKeys by using theinformation display.
MYKEY DISTANCE
Tracks the distance when drivers use aMyKey. The only way to delete theaccumulated distance is by using an adminkey to clear your MyKey. If the distancedoes not accumulate as expected, thenthe intended user is not using the MyKey,or an admin key user recently cleared andthen recreated a MyKey.
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