hood release FORD FUSION (AMERICAS) 2015 2.G Owners Manual

If the lock feature fails to operate, you can
individually lock the doors using the remote
control key blade in the position shown.
See Remote Control (page 45). On the
left-hand side, turn the key clockwise to
lock. On the right-hand side, turn the key
counterclockwise to lock. Mislock
If any door or the luggage compartment is
open, or if the hood is open on vehicles
with an anti-theft alarm or remote start,
the horn will sound twice and the lamps
will not flash. You can enable or disable
this feature in the information display. See
Remote Control
(page 45).
Opening the Luggage Compartment Press twice within three seconds
to open the luggage
compartment.
Make sure to close and latch the luggage
compartment before driving your vehicle.
An unlatched luggage compartment may
cause objects to fall out or block your view. Activating Intelligent Access
(If
Equipped)
You must have the intelligent access key
within 3 feet (1 meter) of your vehicle.
At a Door
Pull an exterior door handle to unlock and
open the door. Make sure not to touch the
lock sensor on top of the handle. Touch the top of the door handle to lock
your vehicle. There will be a brief delay
before you can unlock your vehicle again.
Note:
Keep the door handle surface clean
to avoid issues with operation.
At the Luggage Compartment Press the exterior release button hidden
above the license plate.
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AUTO-START-STOP (If Equipped)
The system helps reduce fuel consumption
by automatically shutting off and restarting
the engine while your vehicle is stopped.
The engine will restart automatically when
you release the brake pedal. In some
situations, your vehicle may restart
automatically, for example:
• To maintain interior comfort
• To recharge the battery
Note: Power assist steering is turned off
when the engine is off. WARNINGS
The engine may restart
automatically if required by the
system.
Switch the ignition off before
opening the hood or performing any
maintenance. Failure to do so may
result in serious injuries due to automatic
engine restart. Always switch the ignition off before
leaving your vehicle, as the system
may have turned the engine off, but
the ignition will still be on and automatic
restart may occur. The Auto StartStop system status is
available at a glance within the information
display. See Information Displays (page
93
).
Enabling Auto StartStop
The system is automatically enabled every
time you start your vehicle if the following
conditions are met:
• The Auto StartStop button is not
pressed (not illuminated).
• Your vehicle exceeds an initial speed
of 3 mph (4 km/h) after the vehicle has
been initially started.
• Your vehicle is stopped. •
Your foot is on the brake pedal.
• The transmission is in drive (D).
• The driver's door is closed.
• There is adequate brake vacuum.
• The interior compartment has been
cooled or warmed to an acceptable
level.
• The front windshield defroster and rear
window defroster are off.
• The steering wheel is not turned rapidly
or is not at a sharp angle.
• The vehicle is not on a steep road
grade.
• The battery is within optimal operating
conditions (battery state of charge and
temperature in range).
• The engine coolant is at operating
temperature.
• Elevation is below approximately
10000 feet (3048 meters).
• Ambient temperature is moderate.
Note: The system allows multiple
successive Auto StartStop events, but it
may not operate in conditions of heavy
traffic or in extended low speed operation. Note: The green Auto StartStop
indicator light on the instrument
cluster will illuminate to indicate
when the automatic engine stop occurs. Note: If the instrument cluster
is equipped with a grey Auto
StartStop indicator light, it is
illuminated when automatic engine stop
is not available due to one of the above
noted conditions not being met.
Automatic Engine Restart
Any of the following conditions will result
in an automatic restart of the engine:
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help
maintain its roadworthiness and resale
value. There is a large network of Ford
authorized dealers that are there to help
you with their professional servicing
expertise. We believe that their specially
trained technicians are best qualified to
service your vehicle properly and expertly.
They are supported by a wide range of
highly specialized tools developed
specifically for servicing your vehicle.
To help you service your vehicle, we
provide scheduled maintenance
information which makes tracking routine
service easy. See Scheduled
Maintenance (page 458).
If your vehicle requires professional service,
your authorized dealer can provide the
necessary parts and service. Check your
warranty information to find out which
parts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants,
fluids and service parts conforming to
specifications. Motorcraft® parts are
designed and built to provide the best
performance in your vehicle.
Precautions
• Do not work on a hot engine.
• Make sure that nothing gets caught in
moving parts.
• Do not work on a vehicle with the
engine running in an enclosed space,
unless you are sure you have enough
ventilation.
• Keep all open flames and other burning
material (such as cigarettes) away
from the battery and all fuel related
parts. Working with the Engine Off
1. Set the parking brake and shift to
P
(Park).
2. Turn off the engine and remove the key
(if equipped).
3. Block the wheels.
Working with the Engine On WARNING
To reduce the risk of vehicle damage
and/or personal burn injuries, do not
start your engine with the air cleaner
removed and do not remove it while the
engine is running. 1. Set the parking brake and shift to
P
(Park).
2. Block the wheels
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD 1.
To open the hood, go inside the vehicle
and pull the hood release handle
located under the left-hand side of the
instrument panel.
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2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
locate the secondary release lever,
which is located under the front of the
hood, to your right of the center of the
vehicle (driver's side), near the
headlight.
3. Release the hood latch by pushing the yellow secondary release lever to your
left, toward the center of the vehicle. 4.
Raise the hood and support it with the
prop rod by securing the prop rod in the
proper hole in the hood.
5. To close the hood, lift the hood slightly
and separate the prop rod from the
hood and secure the prop rod in the
clip.
6. Lower the hood and allow it to drop the
last 10-12 inches (25 to 30
centimeters).
Note: Make sure that you close the hood
properly and that it fully latches on both
sides of the hood.
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Body
•
Wash your vehicle thoroughly to
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing
and the underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle if it is
stored in exposed locations.
• Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary
when you wash your vehicle.
• Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid
hinges, and latches with a light grade
oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• The engine oil and filter should be
changed prior to storage because used
engine oil contains contaminates that
may cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle. Cooling system
•
Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
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.
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Hints on Controlling the Interior
Climate..........................................................124
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................. 125
General Hints........................................................ 124
Heating the Interior Quickly............................ 124
Recommended Settings for Cooling ..........125
Recommended Settings for Heating...........125
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................. 126
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes..............................................................171
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........246
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Ignition Switch...............................................144
In California (U.S. Only)............................230
Information Display Control......................69
Cluster Display Control Features.................... 70
Information Displays
.....................................93
General Information............................................ 93
Information......................................................417 911 Assist............................................................... 423
Alerts...................................................................... 423
Calendar................................................................ 423
Sirius Travel Link.................................................. 421
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only)................................................................... 418
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, United States Only).................................................... 425Information Messages
................................103
Active Park............................................................ 103
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 104
AdvanceTrac®..................................................... 104
Airbag...................................................................... 105
Alarm...................................................................... 105
All-Wheel Drive................................................... 107
Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 107
Auto Start-Stop.................................................. 105
Battery and Charging System....................... 108
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System................................................... 108
Doors and Locks................................................. 109
Driver Alert............................................................ 109
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 109
Hill Start Assist................................................... 109
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 110
Lane Keeping System.......................................... 111
Maintenance........................................................... 111
MyKey....................................................................... 112
Park Aid.................................................................... 113
Park Brake............................................................... 113
Power Steering..................................................... 114
Pre-Collision Assist............................................. 114
Remote Start......................................................... 114
Seats........................................................................\
. 115
Starting System ................................................... 115
Tire Pressure Monitoring System................... 115
Traction Control................................................... 116
Transmission......................................................... 116
Installing Child Seats.....................................14 Child Seats............................................................... 14
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 15
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 19
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 21
Instrument Cluster
........................................86
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................76
Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps...................... 76
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps...............76
Interior Lamps
.................................................79
Front Interior Lamp.............................................. 79
Rear Interior Lamp............................................... 79
Interior Luggage Compartment Release............................................................63
Interior Mirror
...................................................83
Auto-Dimming Mirror......................................... 84
Introduction.........................................................7
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