trailer FORD FUSION ENERGI 2018 User Guide

Safety Compliance Certification LabelExample:
WARNING
Exceeding the SafetyCompliance Certificationlabel vehicle weight rating limitscould result in substandardvehicle handling or performance,engine, transmission and/orstructural damage, seriousdamage to the vehicle, loss ofcontrol and personal injury.
Maximum Loaded TrailerWeight
Maximum loaded trailer weight isthe highest possible weight of afully loaded trailer the vehicle cantow. Consult an authorized dealer(or the RV and Trailer TowingGuide available at an authorizeddealer) for more detailedinformation.
GCWR (Gross CombinedWeight Rating)
GCWR is the maximum allowableweight of the vehicle and theloaded trailer, including all cargoand passengers, that the vehiclecan handle without riskingdamage. (Important: The towingvehicle’s braking system is ratedfor operation at Gross VehicleWeight Rating, not at GrossCombined Weight Rating.)Separate functional brakes shouldbe used for safe control of towedvehicles and for trailers where theGross Combined Weight of thetowing vehicle plus the trailerexceed the Gross Vehicle WeightRating of the towing vehicle.
The gross combined weight mustnever exceed the Gross CombinedWeight Rating.
Note: For trailer towinginformation refer to the RV andTrailer Towing Guide available atan authorized dealer.
WARNINGS
Do not exceed the GVWR orthe GAWR specified on theSafety Compliance Certificationlabel.
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WARNINGS
Do not use replacement tireswith lower load carryingcapacities than the original tiresbecause they may lower yourvehicle’s GVWR and GAWRlimitations. Replacement tireswith a higher limit than the originaltires do not increase the GVWRand GAWR limitations.
Exceeding any vehicle weightrating limitation could resultin serious damage to your vehicle,personal injury or both.
Steps for determining thecorrect load limit:
1. Locate the statement "Thecombined weight of occupantsand cargo should never exceedXXX kg or XXX lb." on yourvehicle’s placard.
2.Determine the combinedweight of the driver andpassengers that will be ridingin your vehicle.
3.Subtract the combined weightof the driver and passengersfrom XXX kg or XXX lb.
4.The resulting figure equals theavailable amount of cargo andluggage load capacity. Forexample, if the “XXX” amountequals 1,400 lb. and there willbe five 150 lb. passengers inyour vehicle, the amount ofavailable cargo and luggageload capacity is 650 lb.(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lb.)
5.Determine the combinedweight of luggage and cargobeing loaded on the vehicle.That weight may not safelyexceed the available cargo andluggage load capacitycalculated in Step 4.
6.If your vehicle will be towing atrailer, load from your trailerwill be transferred to yourvehicle. Consult this manual todetermine how this reduces theavailable cargo and luggageload capacity of your vehicle.
Helpful examples for calculatingthe available amount of cargoand luggage load capacity
Suppose your vehicle has a1400-pound (635-kilogram) cargoand luggage capacity. You decideto go golfing. Is there enough loadcapacity to carry you, four of yourfriends and all the golf bags? Youand four friends average 220pounds (99 kilograms) each andthe golf bags weigh approximately30 pounds (13.5 kilograms) each.The calculation would be: 1400 -
(5 x 220) - (5 x 30) = 1400 - 1100- 150 = 150 pounds. Yes, you have
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Load Carrying

TOWING A TRAILER
WARNING
Never tow a trailer with aFusion Hybrid. Thispowertrain is not designed to tow.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
Emergency Towing
In the event your vehicle becomes disabled(without access to wheel dollies,car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transportvehicle), it can be flat-towed (all wheelson the ground, regardless of thepowertrain/transmission configuration)under the following conditions:
•The vehicle is facing forward so that itis towed in a forward direction.
•Shift the transmission into neutral (N).If you cannot shift the transmission intoneutral (N), you may need to overridethe shifter and enable Stay in Neutralmode. Failing to do so may result indamage to the transmission. SeeTransmission (page 175).
•Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
•Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).
Recreational Towing
Note: Put your climate control system inrecirculated air mode to prevent exhaustfumes from entering your vehicle. SeeClimate Control (page 119).
Follow these guidelines if you have a needfor recreational (RV) towing. An exampleof recreational towing would be towingyour vehicle behind a motorhome. Theseguidelines are designed to ensure that yourtransmission is not damaged.
Your vehicle can be towed with all fourwheels on the ground using the Stay inNeutral mode feature, or with all fourwheels off the ground using a vehicletransport trailer. If you are using a vehicletransport trailer, follow the instructionspecified by the equipment provider.
If you tow your vehicle with all four wheelson the ground:
•Tow only in the forward direction.
•Release the parking brake.
•Place the vehicle in Stay in Neutralmode. See Automatic Transmission(page 175).
•Do not exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
Note:If the parking brake is applied, amessage appears in the information display.
Note:Start the engine and allow it to runfor a few minutes at the beginning of eachday, and every six hours or fewer. With theengine running and your foot on the brake,shift into drive (D) and then into reverse (R)before shifting back into neutral (N).Beforecontinuing to tow, you must re-enableStay in Neutral mode.
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Towing

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Vehicles Sold in the United States:Getting Roadside Assistance
To fully assist you should you have avehicle concern, Ford Motor Companyoffers a complimentary roadsideassistance program. This program isseparate from the New Vehicle LimitedWarranty.
The service is available:
•24 hours a day, seven days a week.
•For the coverage period listed on theRoadside Assistance Card included inyour Owner's Manual portfolio.
Roadside Assistance covers:
•A flat tire change with a good spare(except vehicles supplied with a tireinflation kit).
•Battery jump start.
•Lock-out assistance (key replacementcost is the customer's responsibility).
•Fuel delivery — independent servicecontractors, if not prohibited by state,local or municipal law, shall deliver upto 2 gal (8 L) of gasoline or 5 gal (20 L)of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle.Roadside Assistance limits fuel deliveryservice to two no-charge occurrenceswithin a 12-month period.
•Winch out — available within 100 ft(30 m) of a paved or countymaintained road, no recoveries.
•Towing — independent servicecontractors, if not prohibited by state,local or municipal law, shall tow Fordeligible vehicles to an authorized dealerwithin 35 mi (56 km) of thedisablement location or to the nearestauthorized dealer. If a memberrequests a tow to an authorized dealerthat is more than 35 mi (56 km) fromthe disablement location, the membershall be responsible for any mileagecosts in excess of 35 mi (56 km).
•Roadside Assistance includes up to$200 for a towed trailer if the disabledeligible vehicle requires service at thenearest authorized dealer. If the towingvehicle is operational but the trailer isnot, then the trailer does not qualify forany roadside services.
Vehicles Sold in the United States:Using Roadside Assistance
Complete the roadside assistanceidentification card and place it in yourwallet for quick reference. This card is inthe owner's information portfolio in theglove compartment.
United States vehicle customers whorequire Roadside Assistance, call1-800-241-3673.
If you need to arrange roadside assistancefor yourself, Ford Motor Companyreimburses a reasonable amount fortowing to the nearest dealership within35 mi (56 km). To obtain reimbursementinformation, United States vehiclecustomers call 1-800-241-3673.Customers need to submit their originalreceipts.
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Roadside Emergencies

Note:Driving your vehicle without repairincreases the chance of engine damage.
Engine Coolant TemperatureManagement (If Equipped)
WARNING
To reduce the risk of crash and injury,be prepared that the vehicle speedmay reduce and the vehicle may notbe able to accelerate with full power untilthe coolant temperature reduces.
If you tow a trailer with your vehicle, theengine may temporarily reach a highertemperature during severe operatingconditions, for example ascending a longor steep grade in high ambienttemperatures.
At this time, you may notice the coolanttemperature gauge moves toward the redzone and a message may appear in theinformation display.
You may notice a reduction in vehiclespeed caused by reduced engine power inorder to manage the engine coolanttemperature. Your vehicle may enter thismode if certain high-temperature andhigh-load conditions take place. Theamount of speed reduction depends onvehicle loading, grade and ambienttemperature. If this occurs, there is no needto pull off the road. You can continue todrive your vehicle.
The air conditioning may automaticallyturn on and off during severe operatingconditions to protect the engine fromoverheating. When the coolanttemperature decreases to the normaloperating temperature, the air conditioningturns on.
If the coolant temperature gauge movesfully into the red zone, or if the coolanttemperature warning or service enginesoon messages appear in your informationdisplay, do the following:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safelypossible and shift the transmission intopark (P).
2. Leave the engine running until thecoolant temperature gauge needlereturns to the normal position. If thetemperature does not drop afterseveral minutes, follow the remainingsteps.
3.Switch the engine off and wait for it tocool. Check the coolant level.
4. If the coolant level is at or below theminimum mark, add prediluted coolantimmediately.
5. If the coolant level is normal, restartthe engine and continue.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK
Note:Transmission fluid should be checkedby an authorized dealer. If required, fluidshould be added by an authorized dealer.
Have an authorized dealer check andchange the transmission fluid at thecorrect service interval. See ScheduledMaintenance (page 473). Yourtransmission does not consume fluid.However, the fluid level should be checkedif the transmission is not working properly,(i.e., if the transmission slips or shiftsslowly) or if you notice some sign of fluidleakage.
Do not use supplemental transmissionfluid additives, treatments or cleaningagents. The use of these materials mayaffect transmission operation and resultin damage to internal transmissioncomponents.
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Maintenance

Power Steering.....................................................116Pre-Collision Assist.............................................116Remote Start.........................................................116Seats........................................................................116Starting System ...................................................117Tire Pressure Monitoring System...................117Traction Control....................................................117Transmission.........................................................118Installing Child Restraints............................19Child Seats...............................................................19Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.........................20Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH)...........................................24Using Tether Straps.............................................26Instrument Cluster........................................89Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................77Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps......................78Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps...............78Instrument Panel Overview........................16Interior Lamps.................................................80Front Interior Lamps...........................................80Rear Interior Lamps..............................................81Interior Luggage CompartmentRelease...........................................................66Interior Mirror...................................................86Automatic Dimming Mirror..............................86Manual Dimming Mirror.....................................86Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle........................233Connecting the Jumper Cables....................233Jump Starting......................................................234Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................233Removing the Jumper Cables.......................234
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Keyless Entry...................................................64SECURICODE™ Keyless EntryKeypad................................................................64Keyless Starting............................................145Ignition Modes.....................................................145Keys and Remote Controls........................50
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Lane Keeping System................................209Switching the System On and Off...............210Lighting Control..............................................76Headlamp Flasher................................................77Headlamp High Beam........................................76Lighting...............................................................76General Information............................................76Load Carrying.................................................222Load Limit.......................................................222Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles............................................................226Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer.................................................................222Locking and Unlocking..................................61Activating Intelligent Access............................62Autolock...................................................................63Autounlock.............................................................64Battery Saver.........................................................64Illuminated Entry..................................................64Illuminated Exit.....................................................64Power Door Locks.................................................61Remote Control.....................................................61Smart Unlocks for Intelligent AccessKeys......................................................................63
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Maintenance.................................................258General Information.........................................258Manual Seats.................................................130Memory Function..........................................132Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................133Linking a PreSet Position to your RemoteControl or Intelligent Access KeyFob.......................................................................133Saving a PreSet Position..................................133Message CenterSee: Information Displays.................................97MirrorsSee: Heated Windows and Mirrors..............126See: Windows and Mirrors................................83Mobile Communications Equipment.......13Moonroof...........................................................87Bounce-Back.........................................................88Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............87
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Index

Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance..............................................480Exceptions............................................................482Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control...........................................200Stability Control............................................185Principle of Operation.......................................185Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................146Automatic Engine Shutdown.........................147Failure to Start.....................................................146Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...............148Important Ventilating Information..............148Starting Your Vehicle.........................................146Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving................................................................147Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary.........................................................147Starting and Stopping the Engine..........145General Information..........................................145Steering............................................................218Electric Power Steering....................................218Steering Wheel................................................70Storage Compartments.............................144SunroofSee: Moonroof.......................................................87Sun Visors.........................................................87Illuminated Vanity Mirror...................................87Supplementary Restraints System..........41Principle of Operation.........................................41Symbols Glossary.............................................7SYNC™ 3........................................................370General Information.........................................370SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.....................456SYNC™ Applications andServices........................................................348911 Assist...............................................................348SYNC Mobile Apps............................................350SYNC™............................................................332General Information..........................................332SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................362
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications...........308The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)........................241
Tire Care..........................................................287Glossary of Tire Terminology........................289Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading..............................................................287Information Contained on the TireSidewall...........................................................290Temperature A B C............................................288Traction AA A B C..............................................288Treadwear............................................................288Tire Inflation When PuncturedSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit..................281Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........303Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System.......................................304Understanding Your Tire PressureMonitoring System ......................................304Tire Repair KitSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit..................281Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.....................281First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with SealingCompound and Air.......................................283General Information.........................................282Second Stage: Checking TirePressure............................................................285Tips for Use of the Kit......................................282What to do after the Tire has beenSealed...............................................................285What to do when a Tire Is Punctured........283TiresSee: Wheels and Tires......................................281Towing a Trailer.............................................227Towing Points................................................237Installing the Recovery Hook.........................237Recovery Hook Location..................................237Towing the Vehicle on FourWheels...........................................................227Emergency Towing.............................................227Recreational Towing..........................................227Towing..............................................................227Traction Control............................................184Principle of Operation.......................................184Transmission Code Designation..............311Transmission...................................................175Transporting the Vehicle...........................237Type Approvals..............................................521RF Certification Logos for Tire PressureMonitoring Sensor(s)...................................521
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