jump cable FORD FUSION HYBRID 2014 Owners Manual

Automatic release - drive away release
Note: The driver's door must be closed and
the driver's safety belt must be fastened
before this feature will operate.
Note: If the electric parking brake warning
lamp stays illuminated, the electric parking
brake will not automatically release. You
must release the electric parking brake using
the electric parking brake switch.
Note: The engine must be running and the
accelerator pedal must be pressed before
the drive away release feature will operate.
Note: On hybrid vehicles, the vehicle must
be Ready-to-Drive as indicated by the green
Ready indicator light.
The brake system warning lamp will go off
to confirm that the electric parking brake
has been released.
Note: The electric parking brake drive away
release makes starting on a hill easier. This
feature will release the parking brake
automatically when the vehicle has
sufficient drive force to move up the hill. To
assure drive away release when starting
uphill, press the accelerator pedal quickly.
Battery With No Charge WARNING
You will not be able to apply or
release the electric parking brake if
the battery is low or has no charge.
If the battery is low or has no charge, use
jumper cables and a booster battery.
HILL START ASSIST WARNINGS
The system does not replace the
parking brake. When you leave your
vehicle, always apply the parking
brake and put the vehicle in position P. WARNINGS
You must remain in your vehicle once
you have activated the system.
During all times, you are responsible
for controlling your vehicle,
supervising the system and
intervening, if required.
If the engine is revved excessively, or
if a malfunction is detected, the
system will be deactivated.
The system makes it easier to pull away
when your vehicle is on a slope without the
need to use the parking brake.
When the system is active, your vehicle will
remain stationary on the slope for two to
three seconds after you release the brake
pedal. This allows you time to move your
foot from the brake to the accelerator
pedal. The brakes are released
automatically once the engine has
developed sufficient drive to prevent your
vehicle from rolling down the slope. This
is an advantage when pulling away on a
slope, (for example from a car park ramp,
traffic lights or when reversing uphill into
a parking space).
The system will activate automatically on
any slope that will cause significant vehicle
rollback.
Using Hill Start Assist 1. Press the brake pedal to bring your
vehicle to a complete standstill. Keep
the brake pedal pressed.
2. If the sensors detect that your vehicle
is on a slope, the system will activate
automatically.
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2. Check all battery terminals and remove
any excessive corrosion before you
attach the battery cables. Ensure that
vent caps are tight and level.
3. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles
to protect from any electrical surges.
Turn all other accessories off. Connecting the Jumper Cables Your vehicle has two battery prongs that
are accessible from under the hood, even
though the actual battery is located in the
trunk. Your vehicle can be jumped the
same way conventional vehicles can be
using these prongs. The illustration below
shows the two connector prongs used for
jump-starting your vehicle.
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A. Negative prong (–)
B. Positive prong (+)
Note: In the illustration, the vehicle on the
bottom is used to designate the assisting
(boosting) battery.
Note: Remove the red cap from the positive
prong (B) on your vehicle before connecting
the cables.
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1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable
to the positive (+) prong (B) of the
discharged battery.
2. Connect the other end of the positive
(+) cable to the positive (+) terminal
of the assisting battery.
3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the
negative (-) terminal of the assisting
battery.
4. Make the final connection of the
negative (-) cable to the negative (-)
prong (A) of your vehicle.
Note: Do not attach the negative (-) cable
to fuel lines, engine rocker covers, the intake
manifold or electrical components as
grounding points. WARNING
Do not connect the end of the
second cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the battery to be jumped.
A spark may cause an explosion of the
gases that surround the battery.
Ensure that the cables are clear of fan
blades, belts, moving parts of both engines,
or any fuel delivery system parts.
Jump Starting 1. Start the booster vehicle and press the
accelerator moderately.
2. Start the disabled vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been
started, run both vehicles for an
additional three minutes before
disconnecting the jumper cables.
Removing the Jumper Cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse
order that they were connected.
Note: In the illustration, the vehicle on the
bottom is used to designate the assisting
(boosting) battery.
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1. Remove the jumper cable from the
ground metal surface.
2. Remove the jumper cable on the
negative (-) terminal of the booster
vehicle's battery.
3. Remove the jumper cable from the
positive (+) terminal of the booster
vehicle's battery.
4. Remove the jumper cable from the
positive (+) terminal of the disabled
vehicle's battery.
After the disabled vehicle has been started
and the jumper cables removed, allow it
to idle for several minutes so the vehicle
computer can relearn its idle conditions. COLLISION, DAMAGE OR FIRE
EVENT Guidance for Ford Motor Company
Electric and Hybrid-Electric
Vehicles Equipped With High
Voltage Batteries (Vehicle Owner/Operator/General
Public)
Electric and Hybrid-Electric Vehicle
Considerations
In the event of damage or fire involving
an electric vehicle (EV) or
hybrid-electric vehicle (HEV):
• Always assume the high-voltage
battery and associated components
are energized and fully charged.
• Exposed electrical components, wires
and high-voltage batteries present
potential high-voltage shock hazards.
• Venting/off-gassing high-voltage
battery vapors are potentially toxic and
flammable.
• Physical damage to the vehicle or
high-voltage battery may result in
immediate or delayed release of toxic,
flammable gases and fire.
Vehicle Information and General
Safety Practices
• Know the make and model of your
vehicle.
• Review the owner’s manual and
become familiar with your vehicle’s
safety information and recommended
safety practices.
• Do not attempt to repair damaged
electric and hybrid-electric vehicles
yourself. Contact an authorized Ford
Dealer or vehicle manufacturer
representative for service.
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Information ...................................................408911 Assist................................................................414
Alerts.......................................................................413
Calendar ................................................................414
SIRIUS Travel Link...............................................411
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States
Only).................................................................408
Vehicle Health Report.......................................416
Information Messages.................................98 Active Park..............................................................98
Adaptive Cruise Control....................................99
AdvanceTrac™.....................................................99
Airbag .....................................................................100
Alarm......................................................................100
Automatic Engine Shutdown........................100
Battery and Charging System (12
volt).....................................................................101
Battery and Charging System (High
Voltage).............................................................101
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic
Alert System....................................................102
Collision Warning System...............................103
Doors and Locks.................................................103
Driver Alert............................................................104
Fuel ..........................................................................104
Hill Start Assist...................................................104
Keys and Intelligent Access............................105
Lane Keeping System.......................................106
Maintenance ........................................................ 106
MyKey......................................................................107
Park Aid..................................................................108
Park Brake.............................................................108
Power Steering....................................................109
Remote Start.......................................................109
Seats........................................................................110
Starting System ..................................................110
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..................110
Traction Control.....................................................111
Transmission ..........................................................111
Installing Child Seats.....................................18 Child Seats...............................................................18
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts..........................18
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren (LATCH).............................................21
Using Tether Straps.............................................22
Instrument Cluster.........................................79 Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................70 Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps......................70
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps...............70
Interior Lamps..................................................72 Front Interior Lamp..............................................72
Rear Interior Lamp................................................73
Interior Luggage Compartment
Release...........................................................60
Interior Mirror....................................................76 Auto-Dimming Mirror...........................................77
Introduction .........................................................7
J Jump-Starting the Vehicle........................225 Connecting the Jumper Cables....................226
Jump Starting......................................................227
Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................225
Removing the Jumper Cables........................227
K Keyless Entry....................................................57 SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD ...............................................................57
Keyless Starting............................................136 Ignition Modes......................................................137
Keys and Remote Controls.........................44
Knee Airbag.......................................................37
L Lane Keeping System.................................193 Switching the System On and Off...............193
Lighting Control..............................................69 Headlamp Flasher...............................................69
High Beams............................................................69
Lighting ..............................................................69
Load Carrying................................................205
Load Limit......................................................205 Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer................................................................205
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