octane FORD FUSION HYBRID 2010 Owners Manual

WARNING:The fuel system may be under pressure. If you hear
a hissing sound near the fuel filler door (Easy Fuel™ “no cap”
fuel system), do not refuel until the sound stops. Otherwise, fuel may
spray out, which could cause serious personal injury.
Choosing the right fuel
Use only UNLEADED fuel or UNLEADED fuel blended with a maximum
of 10% ethanol. Do not use fuel ethanol (E85), diesel, methanol, leaded
fuel or any other fuel. The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and
could damage your vehicle.
Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metallic
compounds, including manganese-based additives.
Note:Use of any fuel other than those recommended may cause
powertrain damage, a loss of vehicle performance, and repairs may not
be covered under warranty.
Octane recommendations
Your vehicle is designed to use
“Regular” unleaded gasoline with a
pump (R+M)/2 octane rating of 87.
Some stations offer fuels posted as
“Regular” with an octane rating
below 87, particularly in high altitude areas. Fuels with octane levels
below 87 are not recommended.
Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly. However, if
it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuel
with the recommended octane rating, see your authorized dealer to
prevent any engine damage.
87(R+M)/2 METHOD
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Fuel quality
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability
problems during a cold start, try a different brand of “Regular” unleaded
gasoline. Premium unleaded gasoline is not recommended for vehicles
designed to use “Regular” unleaded gasoline because it may cause these
problems to become more pronounced. If the problems persist, see your
authorized dealer.
Do not add aftermarket fuel additive products to your fuel tank. It
should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel
tank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octane
rating. These products have not been approved for your engine and
could cause damage to the fuel system. Repairs to correct the effects of
using an aftermarket product in your fuel may not be covered by your
warranty.
Many of the world’s automakers approved the World-Wide Fuel Charter
that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved
performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle.
Gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter should be used when
available. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the
World-Wide Fuel Charter.
Cleaner air
Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines to
improve air quality, per the recommendations in theChoosing the right
fuelsection.
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
effect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
•You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times after
refueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine. On restarting, cranking time will take a few seconds longer
than normal.
•Normally, adding 1 gallon (3.8L) of fuel is enough to restart the
engine. If the vehicle is out of fuel and on a steep grade, more than
1 gallon (3.8L) may be required.
•The service engine soon
indicator may come on. For more
information on the service engine soon indicator, refer toWarning
lights and chimesin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
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ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
Measuring techniques
Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the
driver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as
possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings are
NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommend
taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,000 miles
(1,600 km) of driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more
accurate measurement after 2,000 miles–3,000 miles (3,000 km–5,000
km).
Filling the tank
When the fuel gauge indicates empty, there is still a small reserve of fuel
in the fuel system. When refueling your vehicle after the fuel gauge
indicates empty, you might not be able to refuel the full amount of the
advertised capacity of the fuel tank due to the empty reserve still
present in the tank. The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve
varies and should not be relied upon to increase driving range.
For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:
•Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling;
an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running.
•Allow no more than two automatic click-offs when filling.
•Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.
•Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand.
Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent.
Calculating fuel economy
1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading
(in miles or kilometers).
2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in
gallons or liters).
3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and record
the current odometer reading.
4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer
reading.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 2.5L I4 engine
Cubic inches 152
Required fuel 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Ignition system Coil on plug
Spark plug gap 0.049–0.053 inch (1.25–1.35mm)
Compression ratio 12.3:1
Engine drivebelt routing
High voltage battery data
High Voltage Battery
Battery chemistry Nickel metal hydride
Nominal voltage 275 volts
Battery system capacity 5.5 amp-hours
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checking and adding ..............278
dipstick ....................................278
filter, specifications ........279, 301
recommendations ...................279
refill capacities ........................302
specifications ..........................302
Event data recording ..................13
Exhaust fumes ..........................212
F
Fluid capacities .........................302
Fog lamps ....................................77
Fuel ............................................287
calculating fuel
economy ............................37, 294
cap ...........................................290
capacity ...................................302
choosing the right fuel ...........291
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................296
detergent in fuel .....................292
filler funnel .............................292
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................287, 290, 294
filter, specifications ........287, 301
fuel pump shut-off ..................238
improving fuel economy ........294
octane rating ...................291, 304
quality ......................................292
running out of fuel .........252, 292
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................287
Fuses ..................................238–239
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............290
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................294Gauges .........................................25
H
Hazard flashers .........................237
Headlamps ...................................76
aiming ........................................79
autolamp system .......................76
bulb specifications ....................82
daytime running lights .............77
flash to pass ..............................78
high beam .................................78
replacing bulbs .........................83
turning on and off ....................76
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................68, 71
Hood ..........................................275
I
Ignition ...............................209, 304
Illuminated visor mirror .............87
Infant seats (see Safety
seats) .........................................166
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................299
Instrument panel ........................91
cleaning ...................................271
cluster ........................................18
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................78
J
Jack ............................................246
positioning ...............................246
storage .....................................246
Jump-starting your vehicle ......253
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Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................103
keypad .....................................114
locking and unlocking doors ..115
programming entry code .......114
Keys ...................................102, 117
positions of the ignition .........209
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................76
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................82
daytime running light ...............77
fog lamps ...................................77
headlamps .................................76
headlamps, flash to pass ..........78
instrument panel, dimming .....78
interior lamps .....................80, 83
replacing bulbs .........................83
LATCH anchors .........................172
Lights, warning and indicator ....18
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........214
Load limits .................................201
Locks
autolock ...................................103
childproof ................................107
doors ........................................103
Lubricant specifications ...........302
Lug nuts ....................................252
Lumbar support, seats .............124
M
Message center ...........................35
system check button ................45
warning messages .....................46Mirrors ...................................95–96
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................95
heated ........................................96
side view mirrors (power) .......96
Moon roof ....................................99
Motorcraftparts ..............273, 301
N
Navigation system .......................67
O
Octane rating ............................291
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................278
P
Parking brake ............................215
Parts (see Motorcraft
parts) .........................................301
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................133
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................242
Power door locks ......................103
Power mirrors .............................96
Power point .................................91
Power steering ..................220–221
Power Windows ...........................93
R
Radio ............................................51
Rear-view camera system .........227
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