trailer FORD FUSION/HYBRID 2020 User Guide

LOAD LIMIT
Vehicle Loading - with and
without a Trailer
This section guides you in the
proper loading of your vehicle,
trailer, or both. Keep your loaded
vehicle weight within its design
rating capability, with or without
a trailer. Properly loading your
vehicle provides maximum return
of vehicle design performance.
Before you load your vehicle,
become familiar with the
following terms for determining
your vehicle
’s weight rating, with
or without a trailer, from the
vehicle ’s Tire and Loading
Information label or Safety
Compliance Certification label. Tire and Loading Label Information
Example: Payload
Payload is the combined weight
of cargo and passengers that your
vehicle is carrying. The maximum
payload for your vehicle appears
on the Tire and Loading label. The
label is either on the B-pillar or the
edge of the driver door. Vehicles
exported outside the US and
Canada may not have a tire and
loading label. Look for
“The
combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg OR XXX lb ” for maximum
payload. The payload listed on the
Tire and Loading Information label
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is the maximum payload for your
vehicle as built by the assembly
plant. If you install any additional
equipment on your vehicle, you
must determine the new payload.
Subtract the weight of the
equipment from the payload listed
on the Tire and Loading label.
When towing, trailer tongue
weight or king pin weight is also
part of payload.
WARNING: The
appropriate loading capacity of
your vehicle can be limited either
by volume capacity (how much
space is available) or by payload
capacity (how much weight the
vehicle should carry). Once you
have reached the maximum
payload of your vehicle, do not
add more cargo, even if there is
space available. Overloading or
improperly loading your vehicle
can contribute to loss of vehicle
control and vehicle rollover.
GAWR - Gross Axle Weight
Rating
GAWR is the maximum allowable
weight that a single axle (front or
rear) can carry. These numbers
are on the Safety Compliance
Certification label. The label is
located on the door hinge pillar,
door-latch post, or the door edge
that meets the door-latch post,
next to the driver seating position. The total load on each axle must
never exceed its Gross Axle
Weight Rating.
GVWR - Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating
GVWR is the maximum allowable
weight of the fully loaded vehicle.
This includes all options,
equipment, passengers and cargo.
It appears on the Safety
Compliance Certification label.
The label is located on the door
hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the
door edge that meets the
door-latch post, next to the driver
seating position.
The gross vehicle weight must
never exceed the Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating.
Safety Compliance Certification Label
Example:
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WARNING: Exceeding the
Safety Compliance Certification
label vehicle weight limits can
adversely affect the
performance and handling of
your vehicle, cause vehicle
damage and can result in the
loss of control of your vehicle,
serious personal injury or death.
Maximum Loaded Trailer
Weight
Maximum loaded trailer weight is
the highest possible weight of a
fully loaded trailer the vehicle can
tow. Consult an authorized dealer
(or the RV and Trailer Towing
Guide available at an authorized
dealer) for more detailed
information.
GCWR - Gross Combined
Weight Rating
GCWR is the maximum allowable
weight of the vehicle and the
loaded trailer, including all cargo
and passengers, that the vehicle
can handle without risking
damage. (Important: The towing
vehicle ’s braking system is rated
for operation at Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating, not at Gross
Combined Weight Rating.)
Separate functional brakes should be used for safe control of towed
vehicles and for trailers where the
Gross Combined Weight of the
towing vehicle plus the trailer
exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating of the towing vehicle.
The gross combined weight must
never exceed the Gross Combined
Weight Rating.
Note:
For trailer towing
information refer to the RV and
Trailer Towing Guide available at
an authorized dealer. WARNING:
Do not exceed
the GVWR or the GAWR
specified on the certification
label. WARNING:
Do not use
replacement tires with lower
load carrying capacities than the
original tires because they may
lower your vehicle's GVWR and
GAWR limitations. Replacement
tires with a higher limit than the
original tires do not increase the
GVWR and GAWR limitations. WARNING: Exceeding any
vehicle weight rating can
adversely affect the
performance and handling of
your vehicle, cause vehicle
damage and can result in the
loss of control of your vehicle,
serious personal injury or death.
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Steps for determining the
correct load limit:
1. Locate the statement "The
combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or XXX lb." on your
vehicle ’s placard.
2. Determine the combined
weight of the driver and
passengers that can be riding
in your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight
of the driver and passengers
from XXX kg or XXX lb.
4. The resulting figure equals the
available amount of cargo and
luggage load capacity. For
example, if the “XXX” amount
equals 1,400 lb. and there can
be five 150 lb. passengers in
your vehicle, the amount of
available cargo and luggage
load capacity is 650 lb.
(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lb.)
5. Determine the combined
weight of luggage and cargo
being loaded on the vehicle.
That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and
luggage load capacity
calculated in Step 4.
6. If you are towing a trailer, load
from your trailer is transferred
to your vehicle. Consult this
manual to determine how this
reduces the available cargo
and luggage load capacity of
your vehicle. Helpful examples for calculating
the available amount of cargo
and luggage load capacity
Suppose your vehicle has a
1400-pound (635-kilogram) cargo
and luggage capacity. You decide
to go golfing. Is there enough load
capacity to carry you, four of your
friends and all the golf bags? You
and four friends average 220
pounds (99 kilograms) each and
the golf bags weigh approximately
30 pounds (13.5 kilograms) each.
The calculation would be: 1400 -
(5 x 220) - (5 x 30) = 1400 - 1100
- 150 = 150 pounds. Yes, you have
enough load capacity in your
vehicle to transport four friends
and your golf bags. In metric units,
the calculation would be: 635
kilograms - (5 x 99 kilograms) -
(5 x 13.5 kilograms) = 635 - 495 -
67.5 = 72.5 kilograms.
Suppose your vehicle has a
1400-pound (635-kilogram) cargo
and luggage capacity. You and
one of your friends decide to pick
up cement from the local home
improvement store to finish that
patio you have been planning for
the past two years. Measuring the
inside of the vehicle with the rear
seat folded down, you have room
for twelve 100-pound
(45-kilogram) bags of cement. Do
you have enough load capacity to
transport the cement to your
home? If you and your friend each
weigh 220 pounds (99 kilograms),
the calculation would be: 1400 -
(2 x 220) - (12 x 100) = 1400 - 440
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TOWING A TRAILER
WARNING: Your vehicle is
not approved for trailer towing.
Never tow a trailer with your
vehicle.
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 transport
vehicle), it can be flat-towed (all wheels
on the ground, regardless of the
powertrain/transmission configuration)
under the following conditions:
• The vehicle is facing forward so that it
is towed in a forward direction.
• Shift the transmission into neutral (N).
If you cannot shift the transmission into
neutral (N), you may need to override
the shifter and enable Stay in Neutral
mode. Failing to do so may result in
damage to the transmission.
See
Transmission (page 173).
• Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
• Maximum distance is
50 mi (80 km).
Recreational Towing
Note: Put your climate control system in
recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering your vehicle. See
Climate Control
(page 119).
Follow these guidelines if you have a need
for recreational (RV) towing. An example
of recreational towing would be towing
your vehicle behind a motorhome. These
guidelines are designed to ensure that your
transmission is not damaged. Your vehicle can be towed with all four
wheels on the ground using the Stay in
Neutral mode feature, or with all four
wheels off the ground using a vehicle
transport trailer. If you are using a vehicle
transport trailer, follow the instruction
specified by the equipment provider.
If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground:
•
Tow only in the forward direction.
• Release the parking brake.
• Place the vehicle in Stay in Neutral
mode.
See Automatic Transmission
(page 173).
• Do not exceed
70 mph (113 km/h).
Note: If the parking brake is applied, a
message appears in the information display.
Note: Start the engine and allow it to run
for a few minutes at the beginning of each
day, and every six hours or fewer. With the
engine running and your foot on the brake,
shift into drive (D) and then into reverse (R)
before shifting back into neutral (N). Before
continuing to tow, you must re-enable
Stay in Neutral mode.
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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Vehicles Sold in the United States:
Getting Roadside Assistance
To fully assist you should you have a
vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company
offers a complimentary roadside
assistance program. This program is
separate from the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
The service is available:
•
24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• For the coverage period supplied with
your vehicle.
Roadside Assistance covers:
• A flat tire change with a good spare
(except vehicles supplied with a tire
inflation kit).
• Battery jump start.
• Lock-out assistance (key replacement
cost is the customer's responsibility).
• Fuel delivery — independent service
contractors, if not prohibited by state,
local or municipal law, shall deliver up
to 2 gal (8 L) of gasoline or 5 gal (20 L)
of diesel fuel to a disabled vehicle.
Roadside Assistance limits fuel delivery
service to two no-charge occurrences
within a 12-month period.
• Winch out — available within 100 ft
(30 m) of a paved or county
maintained road, no recoveries. •
Towing — independent service
contractors, if not prohibited by state,
local or municipal law, shall tow Ford
eligible vehicles to an authorized dealer
within
35 mi (56 km) of the
disablement location or to the nearest
authorized dealer. If a member
requests a tow to an authorized dealer
that is more than
35 mi (56 km) from
the disablement location, the member
shall be responsible for any mileage
costs in excess of
35 mi (56 km).
• Roadside Assistance includes up to
$200 for a towed trailer if the disabled
eligible vehicle requires service at the
nearest authorized dealer. If the towing
vehicle is operational but the trailer is
not, then the trailer does not qualify for
any roadside services.
Vehicles Sold in the United States:
Using Roadside Assistance
Complete the roadside assistance
identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference. This card is in
the Owner's Manual kit.
United States vehicle customers who
require Roadside Assistance, call
1-800-241-3673.
If you need to arrange roadside assistance
for yourself, Ford Motor Company
reimburses a reasonable amount for
towing to the nearest dealership within
35 mi (56 km)
. To obtain reimbursement
information, United States vehicle
customers call 1-800-241-3673.
Customers need to submit their original
receipts.
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4. Check the coolant level. If the coolant
level is at or below the minimum mark,
add prediluted coolant immediately.
5. When the engine temperature cools, you can re-start the engine. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible to
minimize engine damage.
Note: Driving your vehicle without repair
increases the chance of engine damage.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Management (If Equipped) WARNING:
To reduce the risk of
crash and injury, be prepared that the
vehicle speed may reduce and the
vehicle may not be able to accelerate
with full power until the coolant
temperature reduces.
If you tow a trailer with your vehicle, the
engine may temporarily reach a higher
temperature during severe operating
conditions, for example ascending a long
or steep grade in high ambient
temperatures.
At this time, you may notice the coolant
temperature gauge moves toward the red
zone and a message may appear in the
information display.
You may notice a reduction in vehicle
speed caused by reduced engine power in
order to manage the engine coolant
temperature. Your vehicle may enter this
mode if certain high-temperature and
high-load conditions take place. The
amount of speed reduction depends on
vehicle loading, grade and ambient
temperature. If this occurs, there is no need
to pull off the road. You can continue to
drive your vehicle. The air conditioning may automatically
turn on and off during severe operating
conditions to protect the engine from
overheating. When the coolant
temperature decreases to the normal
operating temperature, the air conditioning
turns on.
If the coolant temperature gauge moves
fully into the red zone, or if the coolant
temperature warning or service engine
soon messages appear in your information
display, do the following:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely
possible and shift the transmission into
park (P).
2. Leave the engine running until the coolant temperature gauge needle
returns to the normal position. If the
temperature does not drop after
several minutes, follow the remaining
steps.
3. Switch the engine off and wait for it to
cool. Check the coolant level.
4. If the coolant level is at or below the minimum mark, add prediluted coolant
immediately.
5. If the coolant level is normal, restart the engine and continue.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK
Note: Transmission fluid should be checked
by an authorized dealer. If required, fluid
should be added by an authorized dealer.
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Switching the Heated Seats On and
Off....................................................................... 372
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off.............................................................. 372
Switching the Heated Windshield On and Off....................................................................... 372
Switching the Rear Climate Controlled Seats On and Off........................................... 373
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 373
Switching the Rear Ventilated Seats On and Off.............................................................. 373
Switching the Ventilated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 373
Climate Control..............................................119
Climate Controlled Seats..........................133 Cooled Seats........................................................ 134
Collision, Damage or Fire Event.............234 Guidance for Ford Motor Company Electric
and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles Equipped
With High Voltage Batteries..................... 234
Connected Vehicle
.......................................321
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network............................................................. 321
Connected Vehicle Limitations
................321
Connected Vehicle Requirements..........321
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting........................................322
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network.........................................................321
Connecting FordPass to the Modem..........321
Enabling and Disabling the Modem............321
What Is the Modem........................................... 321
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network.........................................................321
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check........................... 260
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......48
Creating a MyKey
...........................................58
Programming or Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 59
Creating a Wi-Fi Hotspot..........................324 Connecting a Device to the Wi-Fi
Hotspot............................................................. 324
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name and Password......................................................... 324Cross Traffic Alert
.........................................214
Cross Traffic Alert Behavior When Trailer
is Attached....................................................... 216
Cross Traffic Alert Indicator............................ 216
Cross Traffic Alert Information Messages.......................................................... 216
Cross Traffic Alert System Limitations........................................................ 215
Cross Traffic Alert System Sensors..............215
Switching the System On and Off...............216
Using Cross Traffic Alert................................... 214
Cruise Control................................................199
Cruise Control Indicators..........................200
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go
..........72
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control.............................................................72
Customer Assistance
..................................237
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Comfort, Convenience and Entertainment
Data........................................................................\
11
Event Data................................................................. 11
Service Data............................................................ 10
Services That Third Parties Provide...............12
Services That We Provide.................................. 12
Vehicles With a Modem...................................... 12
Vehicles With an Emergency Call System.................................................................. 13
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 12
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps..............................................................78
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)............78
Declaration of Conformity
.......................469
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3.............................................469
Radio Frequency Statement........................ 469
Digital Radio
..................................................330
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................. 331
Direction Indicators........................................79
Doors and Locks.............................................62
Driver Alert
......................................................207
Principle of Operation...................................... 207
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Lighting...............................................................76
General Information............................................ 76
Load Carrying.................................................221
Load Limit........................................................221
Special Loading Instructions - for all
vehicles............................................................. 225
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................. 221
Locking and Unlocking.................................62 Activating Intelligent Access............................ 63
Autolock.................................................................. 64
Autounlock............................................................. 65
Battery Saver......................................................... 65
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 65
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 65
Power Door Locks................................................ 62
Remote Control.................................................... 62
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys...................................................................... 64
M
Maintenance.................................................256 General Information......................................... 256
Memory Function.........................................130 Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................. 131
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key
Fob........................................................................\
131
Saving a PreSet Position................................... 131
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 96
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 83
Mobile Communications Equipment.......15
Moonroof..........................................................86 Bounce-Back......................................................... 87
Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............87
Venting the Moonroof......................................... 87
Motorcraft Parts
.............................................311
MyKey – Troubleshooting...........................60
MyKey ™
.............................................................57
Principle of Operation......................................... 57
N
Navigation.......................................................375 Changing the Format of the Map.................377 cityseeker..............................................................
379
Michelin Travel Guide...................................... 380
Navigation Map Accuracy and Updates........................................................... 380
Route Guidance.................................................. 377
Setting a Destination........................................ 376
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 380
Zoom....................................................................... 377
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........424 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor............................. 424
Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 425
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................259
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check...................................... 258
Opening and Closing the Hood..............256 Closing the Hood................................................ 257
Opening the Hood............................................. 256
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................242
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........242
Overhead Console........................................142
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control.............................................................81
P
Parking Aids
....................................................184
Principle of Operation.......................................184
Passive Anti-Theft System
........................69
SecuriLock® ........................................................... 69
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 69
Pedestrian Alert System
.............................50
Pedestrian Protection..................................50
Perchlorate........................................................13
Personal Safety System ™
.........................40
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 40
Phone...............................................................373 Android Auto........................................................ 375
Apple CarPlay...................................................... 375
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 374
Text Messaging................................................... 374
Using Your Cell Phone...................................... 374
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SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.....................405
Additional Information and
Assistance......................................................... 417
Apps........................................................................\
. 412
Navigation.............................................................. 411
Personal Profiles................................................. 415
Phone.................................................................... 409
Resetting the System........................................ 417
USB and Bluetooth Audio............................. 406
Voice Recognition............................................. 405
Wi-Fi Connectivity.............................................. 414
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................340
911 Assist.............................................................. 340
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 342
SYNC™...........................................................336 General Information......................................... 336
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................344
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............310
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................239
Tire Care
..........................................................289
Glossary of Tire Terminology.......................... 291
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 289
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 292
Temperature A B C............................................ 290
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 290
Treadwear............................................................ 290
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................283
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........305 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System...................................... 306
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..................................... 306
Tire Repair Kit See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................283
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit
....................283
First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air....................................... 285
General Information......................................... 284Second Stage: Checking Tire
Pressure............................................................ 287
Tips for Use of the Kit...................................... 284
What to do after the Tire has been Sealed............................................................... 287
What to do when a Tire Is Punctured........285
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 283
Towing a Trailer
............................................226
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................226
Emergency Towing............................................ 226
Recreational Towing......................................... 226
Towing..............................................................226
Traction Control
.............................................181
Principle of Operation........................................ 181
Transmission Code Designation.............313
Transmission...................................................173
Transporting the Vehicle...........................236
U
Under Hood Overview................................257
Unique Driving Characteristics................148
Universal Garage Door Opener...............135 HomeLink Wireless Control System............135
USB Port
.........................................................335
Using Adaptive Cruise Control...............200
Automatic Cancellation.................................. 203
Blocked Sensor.................................................. 205
Canceling the Set Speed................................ 203
Changing the Set Speed................................. 203
Detection Issues................................................ 204
Following a Vehicle............................................ 201
Following a Vehicle to a Complete Stop................................................................... 202
Hilly Condition Usage...................................... 204
Overriding the Set Speed............................... 203
Park Brake Application.................................... 204
Resuming the Set Speed................................ 203
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed.............201
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed When Your Vehicle is Stationary........................... 201
Setting the Gap Distance............................... 202
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off...................................................................... 204
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........................................................................\
201
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