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Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 2.3L I4 engine 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Engine oil dipstick 4. Brake/Clutch fluid reservoir 5. Transmission fluid dipstick (automatic transmission only) 6. Battery 7. Power distribution box 8. Air filter assembly 9. Coolant bleed valve 10. Power steering fluid reservoir 11. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 251 2008 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	5
Warning symbols in this guide	5
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	5
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	5
Special instructions	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
Cell phone use	7
Export unique (Non–United States/Canada) vehicle specific information	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	14
Entertainment Systems	17
AUDIO SYSTEMS	17
Quick start — How to get going	17
Listening to the radio	17
Listening to satellite radio (if equipped)	18
Listening to a CD/MP3 (if equipped)	18
AM/FM Single CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)	21
Premium/Audiophile AM/FM in-dash six CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)	29
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)	37
USB port (if equipped)	38
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	39
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	42
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	45
SYNC SYSTEM (LATE AVAILABILITY — IF EQUIPPED)	45
Climate Controls	46
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	46
Manual heating and air conditioning system operating tips	47
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	48
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) system with heated seats (if equipped)	50
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) system operating tips	52
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	53
Lights	54
HEADLAMP CONTROL	54
Autolamp control (if equipped)	54
Autolamps - Programmable exit delay	54
Fog lamp control (if equipped)	55
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	55
High beams	56
Flash to pass	56
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	56
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	57
Vertical aim adjustment	57
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	58
INTERIOR LAMPS	58
Dome lamps and map lamps	58
Ambient/Mood lighting (if equipped)	59
BULB REPLACEMENT	59
Headlamp Condensation	59
Using the right bulbs	59
Replacing exterior bulbs	60
Replacing headlamp bulbs	60
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs	64
Replacing front side marker bulbs	66
Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/backup lamp bulbs	66
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulb	67
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	67
Replacing fog lamp bulbs (if equipped)	68
Driver Controls	69
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	69
Windshield wiper features (if equipped with Autolamp feature)	69
TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL	70
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	70
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)	71
Storage compartment	71
CENTER CONSOLE	71
CLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)	72
INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT	72
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	72
POWER WINDOWS	73
One touch down (AUTO)	74
Accessory delay	74
Window lock	74
INTERIOR MIRROR	75
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror (if equipped)	75
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	76
Power side view mirrors	76
SPEED CONTROL	76
Setting speed control	76
Disengaging speed control	77
Resuming a set speed	78
Increasing speed while using speed control	78
Reducing speed while using speed control	78
Turning off speed control	79
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	79
Radio control features	79
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	81
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	83
Selectable features	83
Reset	83
Info menu	83
Odometer/Trip odometer	84
Distance to empty (DTE)	84
Average fuel economy (AFE)	84
Average Speed	85
Trip elapsed drive time	85
Compass display (if equipped)	85
Compass zone/calibration adjustment	86
Setup menu	87
System check	87
Units (English/Metric)	88
Language	88
Easy entry/exit (if equipped)	88
Reverse Sensing System (Park assist) (if equipped)	89
System warnings	89
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL	92
Locks and Security	93
KEYS	93
Recommended handling of the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT)	94
POWER DOOR LOCKS	95
Smart locks	95
Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature	95
Autolock feature	96
Autounlock feature	97
Deactivating/activating autolock feature	97
Keyless entry key pad procedure	98
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature	98
Keyless entry key pad procedure	99
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	100
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	100
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	102
Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock	103
Locking the doors	103
Car finder	103
Sounding a panic alarm	103
Opening the trunk	104
Replacing the battery	104
Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)	105
How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)	105
Illuminated entry	105
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry	105
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry	106
Illuminated exit	106
Battery saver	107
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	107
Programming a personal entry code	107
Erasing personal code	108
Anti-scan feature	108
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	108
SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	109
Anti-theft indicator	109
Automatic arming	110
Automatic disarming	110
Replacement Integrated Keyless Transmitters (IKT) and coded keys	110
Programming spare keys	110
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM	112
Arming the system	112
Disarming the system	113
Triggering the anti-theft system	113
Seating and Safety Restraints	114
SEATING	114
Adjustable head restraints	114
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	115
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	115
Folding down the front passenger seatback (if equipped)	116
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	117
Heated seats (if equipped)	118
REAR SEATS	119
Split-folding rear seatbacks	119
Seat mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment (if equipped)	121
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	121
Personal Safety System™	121
How does the Personal Safety System™ work?	122
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	122
Front crash severity sensor	122
Driver’s seat position sensor	122
Front passenger sensing system	122
Front safety belt usage sensors	123
Front safety belt pretensioners	123
Front safety belt energy management retractors	124
Determining if the Personal Safety System™ is operational	124
Safety belt precautions	124
Combination lap and shoulder belts	126
Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard	126
Vehicle sensitive mode	127
Automatic locking mode	127
How to use the automatic locking mode	127
When to use the automatic locking mode	128
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	128
Safety belt pretensioner	128
Safety belt height adjustment	129
Safety belt extension assembly	129
Safety belt maintenance	129
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	130
Conditions of operation	130
Belt-Minder	130
One time disable	133
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	133
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	135
Important supplemental restraint system precautions	135
Children and airbags	137
How does the safety belt pretensioner and airbag supplemental restraint system work?	137
Front passenger sensing system	139
Determining if the system is operational	144
Seat-mounted side airbag system	144
How does the side airbag system work?	145
Determining if the system is operational	146
Side curtain airbag system	147
How does the side air curtain system work?	148
Determining if the system is operational	149
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	150
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	150
Important child restraint precautions	150
Children and safety belts	151
Child booster seats	151
When children should use booster seats	151
Types of booster seats	152
The importance of shoulder belts	153
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	154
Child and infant or child safety seats	154
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	155
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	158
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	159
Tires, Wheels and Loading	162
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	162
Treadwear	162
Traction AA A B C	162
Temperature A B C	163
TIRES	163
Glossary of tire terminology	163
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	164
TIRE CARE	166
Inspecting your tires	166
Tire wear	167
Damage	167
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	167
Tire replacement requirements	168
Safety practices	169
Highway hazards	170
Tire and wheel alignment	170
Tire rotation	170
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	171
Information on “P” type tires	172
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	175
Information on “T” type tires	176
Location of the tire label	176
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	177
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	178
When your temporary spare tire is installed	179
When you believe your system is not operating properly	179
When inflating your tires	180
How temperature affects your tire pressure	180
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	181
VEHICLE LOADING	181
TRAILER TOWING	186
RECREATIONAL TOWING	186
Driving	188
STARTING	188
Positions of the ignition	188
Starting your vehicle	188
Important safety precautions	189
Starting the engine	191
Guarding against exhaust fumes	191
Important ventilating information	191
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	191
BRAKES	193
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)	193
ABS warning lamp	194
Using ABS	194
Parking brake	194
TRACTION CONTROL™ (IF EQUIPPED)	195
STEERING	196
Speed sensitive steering	197
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	197
Brake-shift interlock	197
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 5–speed automatic transaxle (if equipped)	199
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transaxle (if equipped)	200
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	201
MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	202
Using the clutch	202
Recommended shift speeds	203
Reverse	203
Parking your vehicle	203
Removing the key	203
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	204
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	206
Driving off-highway with AWD vehicles	206
Basic operating principles	206
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	206
If your vehicle gets stuck	207
Emergency maneuvers	207
AWD Systems (if equipped)	208
Sand	208
Mud and water	208
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	209
Driving on snow and ice	210
Maintenance and Modifications	211
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	211
Roadside Emergencies	212
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	212
Getting roadside assistance	212
Using roadside assistance	213
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	213
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	214
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	214
FUSES AND RELAYS	215
Fuses	215
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	215
Passenger compartment fuse panel	215
Power distribution box	218
CHANGING THE TIRES	221
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	221
Stopping and securing the vehicle	223
Removing the spare tire and jack	223
Tire change procedure	224
Stowing the wheel and jack	226
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	226
JUMP STARTING	227
Preparing your vehicle	227
Connecting the jumper cables	228
Jump starting	229
Removing the jumper cables	230
WRECKER TOWING	232
Customer Assistance	233
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	233
At home	233
Away from home	233
Additional Assistance	234
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	235
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	236
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	237
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	237
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	238
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	239
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	239
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	239
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	240
Cleaning	241
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	241
WAXING	242
PAINT CHIPS	242
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	242
ENGINE	243
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	244
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	245
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	245
INTERIOR	246
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	247
UNDERBODY	247
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	247
Maintenance and Specifications	249
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	249
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	249
Working with the engine off	249
Working with the engine on	249
OPENING THE HOOD	250
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	251
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	253
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	253
ENGINE OIL	254
Checking the engine oil	254
Adding engine oil	257
Engine oil and filter recommendations	258
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	258
BATTERY	259
ENGINE COOLANT	261
Checking engine coolant	261
Adding engine coolant	262
Recycled engine coolant	265
Coolant refill capacity	265
Severe climates	265
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (2.3L I4 engine only)	266
How fail-safe cooling works	266
When fail-safe mode is activated	266
FUEL FILTER	267
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	267
Important safety precautions	267
Refueling	269
Fuel Filler Cap	269
Choosing the right fuel	270
Octane recommendations	271
Fuel quality	271
Cleaner air	272
Running out of fuel	272
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	272
Measuring techniques	272
Filling the tank	272
Calculating fuel economy	273
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	274
Habits	274
Maintenance	274
Conditions	274
EPA window sticker	275
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	275
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	276
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	277
POWER STEERING FLUID	278
BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID	279
TRANSAXLE FLUID	279
Checking 5–speed automatic transaxle fluid (If equipped)	279
Low fluid level	280
Correct fluid level	280
High fluid level	281
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	281
Checking 6–speed automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)	281
Checking automatic transmission fluid at normal operating temperature (140°F-158°F [60°C-70°C])	282
Checking automatic transmission fluid at cool temperature (59°F-77°F [15°C-25°C])	282
Low fluid level	283
High fluid level	283
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	283
Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)	284
AIR FILTER	284
Changing the air filter element	285
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	286
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	288
ENGINE DATA	291
Engine drivebelt routing	291
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	292
Safety Compliance Certification Label	292
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	292
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS	293
Accessories	294
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	294
Exterior style	294
Interior style	294
Lifestyle	294
Peace of mind	294