2013 Ford Fusion Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 153

Unique Driving Characteristics START-STOP (IF EQUIPPED) The system helps reduce fuel consumption by automatically shutting off and restarting your vehicle's engine while the vehicle is stopped. The engine will restart automatically when you release the brake pedal. In some situations, your vehicle may restart automatically, for example: • • To maintain interior comfort To recharge the battery Your foot is on the brake pedal. The transmission selector lever is in position D. The driver's door is closed. There is adequate brake vacuum. The interior compartment has been cooled or warmed to an acceptable level. The front windshield defroster and rear window defroster are off. The steering wheel is not turned rapidly or is not at a sharp angle. The vehicle is not on a steep road grade. The battery is within optimal operating conditions (battery state of charge and temperature in range). The engine coolant is at operating temperature. Elevation is below approximately 10000 feet (3048 m). Ambient temperature is moderate (40°F-95°F) (4°C-35°C). Note: Power assist steering is turned off when the engine is off. WARNINGS The engine may restart automatically if required by the system. Switch the ignition off before opening the hood or performing any maintenance. Failure to do so may result in serious injuries due to automatic engine restart. Always switch the ignition off before leaving your vehicle, as the system may have turned the engine off, but the ignition will still be on and automatic restart may occur. The Auto StartStop system status is available at a glance within the information display. See Information Displays (page 83). • • • Note: The system allows multiple successive Auto StopStart events, but it may not operate in conditions of heavy traffic or in extended low speed operation. Note: The green Auto StartStop indicator light on the instrument cluster will illuminate to indicate when the automatic engine stop occurs. Note:If the instrument cluster is equipped with a grey Auto E146361 StartStop indicator light, it is illuminated when automatic engine stop is not available due to one of the above noted conditions. Automatic Engine Restart Any of the following conditions will result in an automatic restart of the engine: Enabling Auto StartStop The system is automatically enabled every time you start your vehicle if the following conditions are met: • • The Auto StartStop button is not pressed (not illuminated). Your vehicle exceeds an initial speed of 3 mph (4 km/h) after the vehicle has been initially started. Your vehicle is stopped. 150 • Fusion/Mondeo (CC7)