2008 ford fusion car manual

Set the parking brake on both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving parts. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery.

After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur.

Page Customer Assistance 2. Experience has shown that our customers have been very successful in achieving satisfaction by following the three-step procedure outlined on the front page of the Warranty Guide. Page ESP also offers reimbursement benefits for towing and rental coverage. When you buy Ford ESP, you receive Peace-of-Mind protection throughout the United States and Canada, provided by a network of more than 4, participating authorized dealers.

Page Reporting Safety Defects U. The dull finish in this area helps protect the driver from undesirable windshield reflection. Set the parking brake and shift to P Park. Block the wheels. Set the parking brake, depress the clutch and place the gearshift in N Neutral. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front center of the hood. Lift the hood and support it with the prop rod. Transmission fluid dipstick automatic transmission only 6.

Battery 7. Power distribution box 8. Air filter assembly 9. Coolant bleed valve Power steering fluid reservoir Transmission Fluid Dipstick automatic transmission only 5. Battery 6. Power distribution box 7. Air filter assembly 8. Coolant bleed valve 9. Engine oil dipstick Engine oil filler cap Attach the new wiper to the wiper arm and press it into place until a click is heard.

Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P Park automatic transmissions or 1 First manual transmissions.

Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level dipstick. Refer to Adding engine oil in this chapter. Recheck the engine oil level. Make sure the oil level is not above the normal operating range on the engine oil level dipstick. Install the dipstick and ensure it is fully seated. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if the O-rings are not replaced.

When working near the battery, always shield your face and protect your eyes. Always provide proper ventilation. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolant pressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir an opaque plastic bottle.

Slowly turn cap counterclockwise left until pressure begins to release. Page Remember that the engine is capable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine damage, therefore: 1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine. Gasoline may contain benzene, which is a cancer-causing agent. The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce static electricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is pumped into an ungrounded fuel container.

The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and could damage your vehicle. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can damage critical fuel system components. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter. Additionally, keeping records during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel economy. In general, lower temperatures give lower fuel economy. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in scheduled maintenance information.

The scheduled maintenance items listed in scheduled maintenance information are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system. Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover.

The normal operating temperature can be reached after approximately 20 miles 30 km of driving. However, the fluid must be re-checked at the proper fluid temperature. The use of these materials may affect transmission operation and result in damage to internal transaxle components. Release the clamps that secure the air filter housing cover.

Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing. It is one of the items listed in scheduled maintenance information and is essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not used. The following table tells you which transmission or transaxle each code represents. Ford Motor Company will repair or replace any properly dealer-installed Genuine Ford Accessories found to Print page 1 Print document pages.

Page 66 Lights Replacing front side marker bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position. Pry the lamp away from the vehicle at the rear of lamp at the wheel opening. Rotate lamp from the wheel opening away from the vehicle , as the lamp separates from the vehicle, slide the lamp towards the wheel opening to disengage Page 67 Lights 4.

Remove the bulb socket by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it straight out. Pull the bulb from the socket and push in the new bulb. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly by rotating it clockwise.

Page 68 Lights Replacing fog lamp bulbs if equipped 1. Make sure the fog lamp switch is in the OFF position. From underneath the vehicle, partially remove the tire splash shield by removing four drive screws. After removing to allow free access to the front fog lamp bulb and electrical wire harness, the splash shield flap should be able to be repositioned. Speed dependent wipers: When the wiper control is set on the intermittent settings, the speed of the wipers will automatically adjust with the vehicle speed.

Pull the lever down to unlock the steering column. While the lever is in the down position, move the steering wheel up or down and in or out until you find the desired position.

Storage compartment Press on the rear edge of the compartment door to open. The storage compartment may be used to secure sunglasses or a similar object. Press the left - control to move the time display backwards. If the power point or cigar lighter socket is not working, a fuse may have blown. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter for information on checking and replacing fuses. Page 74 Driver Controls Press and pull the window switches to open and close windows.

Rear Window Buffeting: When one or both of the rear windows are open, the vehicle may demonstrate a wind throb or buffeting noise. Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion. Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror if equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with an interior rear view mirror that has an auto-dimming function.

Rotate the control clockwise to adjust the right mirror and rotate the control counterclockwise to adjust the left mirror. Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror. Page 77 Driver Controls The controls for using your speed control are located on the steering wheel for your convenience.

Press the ON control and release 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. This will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed. Page Moon Roof Driver Controls SYNC system hands free control feature if equipped Press and hold briefly until the voice icon appears on the display to use the voice command feature. Press and hold to send a call or text message. Press OK to confirm your selection.

Page 82 Driver Controls To open the moon roof: The moon roof is equipped with an automatic, one-touch, express opening, closing and venting feature. Press and release the rear portion of the control.

To stop motion at any time during the one-touch operation, press the control a second time. Page Message Center Driver Controls The moon roof has a sliding shade that can be opened or closed when the glass panel is shut. Distance to empty DTE Selecting this function from the INFO menu estimates approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions.

Remember to turn the ignition OFF when refueling to allow this feature to correctly detect the added fuel. Page 87 Driver Controls 8. This will take up to three circles to complete calibration. Page 88 Driver Controls 6. Page 89 Driver Controls Reverse Sensing System Park assist if equipped This feature sounds a warning tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper, and functions only when R Reverse gear is selected.

Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer to Brake fluid reservoir in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Displayed when the rear turn signals are activated and at least one is burned out. Check the lamps as soon as safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced.

Refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs in the Lights chapter. The IKT functions as both a programmed ignition key that operates all the locks and starts the vehicle, and a remote keyless entry transmitter. Your IKTs are programmed to your vehicle; using a non-programmed key will not permit your vehicle to start.

Page 94 Locks and Security Recommended handling of the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter IKT To avoid inadvertently activating the remote entry functions of your vehicle, it is recommended that the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter IKT be handled properly when starting and turning off your vehicle.

Smart locks This feature attempts to help prevent you from locking yourself out of the vehicle if your key is still in the ignition. When you open one of the front doors and you lock the vehicle with the power door lock control on the driver or passenger door trim panel , all the doors will lock, then all doors will automatically unlock reminding Note: This feature is configured off by default.

This feature can be turned on or off using the following procedure: Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the 1 LOCK position and all vehicle doors are closed. Page 98 Locks and Security 6. The horn will chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice one short and one long chirp if autolock was activated. Turn the ignition to the 1 LOCK position. The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete. Page 99 Locks and Security 1. Place the key in the ignition and turn the ignition to the 3 RUN position.

Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. The childproof locks are located on rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door. The handle is composed of a material that will glow for hours in darkness following brief exposure to ambient light.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1 This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: The interior lamps will illuminate.

Press and release again within five seconds to unlock all the doors. The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature; this feature turns on the lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned to the 3 RUN position. Opening the trunk Press twice within 3 seconds to open the trunk. Page Locks and Security Note: On some vehicles, the perimeter lamps illuminated entry feature will not activate in daylight conditions.

Page Locks and Security Battery saver The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the 1 LOCK position. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the same key chain may cause vehicle starting issues. The theft indicator will flash every two seconds to act as a theft deterrent when the vehicle is armed.

Automatic disarming The vehicle is disarmed immediately after the ignition is turned to the 3 RUN position. The theft indicator light may flash on and off. Wait 20 seconds and you may repeat Steps 1 through 8. Page Locks and Security Each door, the hood or the trunk is armed individually, and if any are open, they must be closed for the system to enter the 20 second countdown. The turn signal lamps will flash once when all doors, the hood and the trunk are closed indicating the vehicle is locked and entering the 20 second countdown.

Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop. Page Seating and Safety Restraints Using the manual lumbar support if equipped The lumbar control is located on the side of the seat cushion.

Turn to adjust lumbar support. Page Seating and Safety Restraints Pump the handle upwards to raise the cushion and pump downward to lower the cushion to the desired location. Pull lever up to adjust seatback.

Folding down the front passenger seatback if equipped The front passenger seatback can be folded to a horizontal position to make room for a long load. Page Seating and Safety Restraints Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched.

An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision. Page Seating and Safety Restraints Move the switch in the direction of the arrows to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion. Move the switch in the direction of the arrows to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion.

Press the switch in the direction of the arrows to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. Allow the seat to dry thoroughly. The heated seats will only function when the ignition is in the RUN position. Page Seating and Safety Restraints Fold the seatback s down. Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. Page Safety Restraints Seating and Safety Restraints Seat mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment if equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with cup holders in the rear seat armrest.

To access the cup holders, fold the armrest down. Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you in a collision. Page Seating and Safety Restraints to the airbag when it begins to inflate. For some occupants, this occurs because they are initially sitting very close to the airbag.

For other occupants, this occurs when the occupant is not properly restrained by safety belts or child safety seats and they move forward during pre-crash braking. Page Seating and Safety Restraints Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving.

The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag supplemental restraint system SRS is provided. Page Seating and Safety Restraints Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from until you hear a snap and feel it latch.

Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. Page Seating and Safety Restraints All safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. All of the passenger combination lap and shoulder belts have two types of locking modes described below: Vehicle sensitive mode This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement.

Page How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford Motor Company recommends that all passenger safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware should be inspected by an authorized dealer after any collision to verify that the automatic locking retractor feature for child seats is still working properly. Page slide bar-if equipped , shoulder belt height adjusters if equipped , shoulder belt guide on seatback if equipped , child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision.

Ford Motor Company Fusion fsn Owners Guide postfmt Page Seating and Safety Restraints recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and an authorized dealer finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Page Seating and Safety Restraints The Belt-Minder feature uses information from the front passenger sensing system to determine if a front seat passenger is present and therefore potentially in need of a warning.

To avoid activating the Belt-Minder feature for objects placed in the front passenger seat, warnings will only be given to large front seat occupants as determined by the front passenger sensing system. Page Seating and Safety Restraints If Page Seating and Safety Restraints Reasons given As confirmation, the safety belt warning light will flash four times per second for three seconds, followed by three seconds with the light off, then followed by the safety belt warning light flashing four times per second for three seconds again.

Page Seating and Safety Restraints Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. Page Seating and Safety Restraints Children and airbags Children must always be properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position.

Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision. Page Seating and Safety Restraints The airbags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation.

After airbag deployment, it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant. This may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder to lubricate the bag or sodium compounds e. Refer to Side curtain airbag system later in this chapter. Refer to Front passenger sensing system. Page Seating and Safety Restraints The front passenger sensing system may detect small or medium objects placed on the seat cushion.

For most objects that are in the front passenger seat, the passenger airbag will be disabled. Even though the passenger airbag is disabled, the pass airbag off lamp may or may not be illuminated according to the table below. Determining if the system is operational The supplemental restraint system uses a warning indicator light in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to indicate the condition of the system. You may find these documents referred to under different names such as repair manuals, workshop manuals and even factory manuals.

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