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Maintenance and Specifications Item Lock cylinders Ford part name Motorcraft Penetrating and Lock Lubricant Motorcraft MERCON ATF Motorcraft 75W-90 gear oil (non-synthetic) Motorcraft FNR5 Automatic Transmission Fluid Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate Ford part number XL-1 Ford specification none Power steering fluid Manual transaxle fluid Automatic transaxle fluid 5-Speed XT-2-QDX F32Z-19C547-MA MERCON WSS-M2C203-A1 XT-9-QMM5 MAZDA V (S) Automatic transaxle fluid 6-Speed XT-8-QAW WSS-M2C924-A Windshield washer fluid ZC-32-A WSB-M8B16-A2 ENGINE DATA Engine Cubic inches Required fuel Firing order Ignition system Spark plug gap Compression ratio 246 2.3L I4 engine 140 87 octane 1-3-4-2 Coil on plug 0.049-0.053 inch (1.25-1.35 mm) 9.7:1 3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine 182 87 octane 1-4-2-5-3-6 Coil on plug 0.052-0.056 inch (1.32-1.42 mm) 10.0:1 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	4
Warning symbols in this guide	4
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	5
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	6
Cell phone use	7
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information	7
Instrument Cluster	10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	10
GAUGES	14
Entertainment Systems	17
AUDIO SYSTEMS	17
AM/FM Single CD/MP3 sound system (if equipped)	17
Premium/Audiophile AM/FM In-dash Six CD/MP3 sound system (if equipped)	21
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	25
Climate Controls	27
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	27
Manual heating and air conditioning system operating tips	28
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	29
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) system with heated seats (if equipped)	31
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) system operating tips	33
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER	34
Lights	35
HEADLAMP CONTROL	35
Autolamp control	35
Autolamps - Programmable exit delay	35
Foglamp control (if equipped)	36
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	36
High beams	37
Flash to pass	37
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	37
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	37
Vertical aim adjustment	38
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	39
INTERIOR LAMPS	39
Dome lamps and map lamps	39
BULB REPLACEMENT	39
Headlamp Condensation	39
Replacing exterior bulbs	39
Using the right bulbs	40
Replacing headlamp bulbs	40
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs	44
Replacing front side marker bulbs	46
Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/backup lamp bulbs	46
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulb	47
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	47
Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)	48
Driver Controls	49
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	49
Windshield wiper/washer features (if equipped with Autolamp feature)	49
TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL	50
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	50
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	51
Storage compartment	51
CLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)	51
CENTER CONSOLE	51
INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT	52
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	52
POWER WINDOWS	53
One touch down	53
Accessory delay	53
Window lock	54
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	54
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	54
Power side view mirrors	54
SPEED CONTROL	55
Setting speed control	55
Disengaging speed control	56
Resuming a set speed	56
Increasing speed while using speed control	57
Reducing speed while using speed control	57
Turning off speed control	58
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	58
Radio control features	58
Climate control features	59
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	59
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	61
Selectable features	61
Reset	61
Info menu	61
Odometer/Trip odometer	61
Distance to empty (DTE)	62
Average fuel economy (AFE)	62
Average Speed	63
Compass display (if equipped)	63
Compass zone/calibration adjustment	63
Trip elapsed drive time	65
Setup menu	65
System check	65
Units (English/Metric)	66
Language	66
System warnings	66
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL	68
Locks and Security	69
KEYS	69
RECOMMENDED HANDLING OF THE INTEGRATED KEYHEAD TRANSMITTER (IKT)	70
POWER DOOR LOCKS	71
Smart locks	71
Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature	72
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	73
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE	73
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	74
Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock	76
Locking the doors	76
Sounding a panic alarm	76
Opening the trunk	76
Replacing the battery	77
Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)	77
How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)	78
Illuminated entry	78
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry	78
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry	78
Illuminated exit	79
Battery saver	79
Autolock feature	80
Autounlock feature	80
Deactivating/activating autolock feature	80
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature	81
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	82
Anti-theft indicator	83
Automatic arming	83
Automatic disarming	83
Replacement Integrated Keyless Transmitters (IKT) and coded keys	84
Programming spare keys	84
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	86
Arming the system	86
Disarming the system	87
Triggering the anti-theft system	87
Seating and Safety Restraints	88
SEATING	88
Adjustable head restraints	88
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	89
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	89
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	90
Heated seats (if equipped)	92
REAR SEATS	92
Split-folding rear seatbacks	92
Seat mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment (if equipped)	94
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	94
Personal Safety System	94
How does the Personal Safety System work?	95
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	95
Front crash severity sensor	95
Driver’s seat position sensor	95
Front passenger sensing system	96
Front safety belt usage sensors	96
Front safety belt pretensioners	97
Front safety belt energy management retractors	97
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	97
Safety belt precautions	98
Combination lap and shoulder belts	99
Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard	99
Vehicle sensitive mode	100
Automatic locking mode	100
How to use the automatic locking mode	100
When to use the automatic locking mode	100
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	101
Safety belt pretensioner	101
Safety belt height adjustment	102
Safety belt extension assembly	102
Safety belt maintenance	102
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	103
Conditions of operation	103
BeltMinder	103
One time disable	106
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature	106
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	108
Important supplemental restraint system precautions	108
Children and airbags	110
How does the safety belt pretensioner and airbag supplemental restraint system work?	110
Front passenger sensing system	112
Determining if the system is operational	117
Seat-mounted side airbag system (if equipped)	117
How does the side airbag system work?	118
Determining if the system is operational	119
Side air curtain system (if equipped)	120
How does the side air curtain system work?	121
Determining if the system is operational	122
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	123
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	123
Important child restraint precautions	123
Children and safety belts	124
Child booster seats	124
When children should use booster seats	124
Types of booster seats	125
The importance of shoulder belts	126
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	127
Child and infant or child safety seats	127
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	128
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	131
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	132
Tires, Wheels and Loading	135
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	135
Treadwear	135
Traction AA A B C	135
Temperature A B C	136
TIRES	136
Glossary of tire terminology	136
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	137
TIRE CARE	140
Inspecting your tires	140
Tire wear	140
Damage	140
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	141
Tire Replacement Requirements	141
Safety practices	142
Highway hazards	142
Tire and wheel alignment	142
Tire rotation	143
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	144
Information on “P” type tires	144
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	147
Information on “T” type tires	148
Location of the tire label	148
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	149
VEHICLE LOADING	150
TRAILER TOWING	154
RECREATIONAL TOWING	155
Driving	156
STARTING	156
Positions of the ignition	156
Starting your vehicle	156
Important safety precautions	157
Starting the engine	159
Guarding against exhaust fumes	159
Important ventilating information	159
USING THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	159
BRAKES	160
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)	160
ABS warning lamp	160
Using ABS	161
Parking brake	161
TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	161
STEERING	162
Speed sensitive steering	163
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	163
Brake-shift interlock	163
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 5–speed automatic transaxle (if equipped)	165
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transaxle (if equipped)	166
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	167
MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	168
Using the clutch	168
Recommended shift speeds	168
Reverse	168
Parking your vehicle	169
Removing the key	169
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	169
Roadside Emergencies	170
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	170
Getting roadside assistance	170
Using roadside assistance	171
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	171
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	172
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	172
FUSES AND RELAYS	173
Fuses	173
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	173
Passenger compartment fuse panel	173
Power distribution box	176
CHANGING THE TIRES	179
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	179
How to change a flat tire	181
Removing the spare tire and jack	182
Tire change procedure	182
Stowing the wheel and jack	184
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	184
JUMP STARTING	185
Preparing your vehicle	185
Connecting the jumper cables	186
Jump starting	188
Removing the jumper cables	188
WRECKER TOWING	190
Customer Assistance	191
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	191
At home	191
Away from home	191
Additional Assistance	192
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	193
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	194
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	194
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	195
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	196
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	196
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	197
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	197
Cleaning	198
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	198
WAXING	198
PAINT CHIPS	199
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	199
ENGINE	200
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	201
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	201
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS	202
INTERIOR TRIM	202
INTERIOR	203
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	203
UNDERBODY	204
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	204
Maintenance and Specifications	206
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	206
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	206
Working with the engine off	206
Working with the engine on	206
OPENING THE HOOD	207
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	208
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	210
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	210
ENGINE OIL	211
Checking the engine oil	211
Adding engine oil	214
Engine oil and filter recommendations	215
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil.	215
BATTERY	216
ENGINE COOLANT	218
Checking engine coolant	218
Adding engine coolant	219
Recycled engine coolant	222
Coolant refill capacity	222
Severe climates	222
What you should know about fail-safe cooling	223
How fail-safe cooling works	223
When fail-safe mode is activated	223
FUEL FILTER	224
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	224
Important safety precautions	224
Refueling	226
Fuel Filler Cap	226
Choosing the right fuel	227
Octane recommendations	228
Fuel quality	228
Cleaner air	228
Running out of fuel	228
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	229
Measuring techniques	229
Filling the tank	229
Calculating fuel economy	230
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	230
Habits	230
Maintenance	231
Conditions	231
EPA window sticker	232
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	232
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	233
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	234
POWER STEERING FLUID	234
BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID	235
TRANSAXLE FLUID	236
Checking 5–speed automatic transaxle fluid (If equipped)	236
Low fluid level	236
Correct fluid level	236
High fluid level	237
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	237
Checking 6–speed automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)	237
Checking automatic transmission fluid at normal operating temperature (140°F-158°F [60°C-70°C])	238
Checking automatic transmission fluid at cool temperature (59°F-77°F [15°C-25°C])	238
Low fluid level	239
High fluid level	239
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels	239
Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)	240
AIR FILTER	240
Changing the air filter element	241
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	242
REFILL CAPACITIES	243
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS	245
ENGINE DATA	246
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS	247
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE	248
Safety Compliance Certification Label	248
Vehicle identification number (VIN)	249
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS	250
Accessories	251
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE	251
Exterior style	251
Interior style	252
Lifestyle	252
Peace of mind	252

Match case Limit results 1 per page

Item

Ford part

name

Ford part

number

Ford

specification

Lock cylinders

Motorcraft

Penetrating and

Lock Lubricant

XL-1

none

Power steering

fluid

Motorcraft

MERCON

ATF

XT-2-QDX

MERCON

Manual

transaxle fluid

Motorcraft

75W-90 gear oil

(non-synthetic)

F32Z-19C547-MA

WSS-M2C203-A1

Automatic

transaxle fluid

5-Speed

Motorcraft

FNR5

Automatic

Transmission

Fluid

XT-9-QMM5

MAZDA V (S)

Automatic

transaxle fluid

6-Speed

Motorcraft

Premium

Automatic

Transmission

Fluid

XT-8-QAW

WSS-M2C924-A

Windshield

washer fluid

Premium

Windshield

Washer

Concentrate

ZC-32-A

WSB-M8B16–A2

ENGINE DATA

Engine

2.3L I4 engine

3.0L DOHC V6

Duratec engine

Cubic inches

140

182

Required fuel

87 octane

Firing order

1-3-4-2

1-4-2-5-3-6

Ignition system

Coil on plug

Spark plug gap

0.049–0.053 inch

(1.25–1.35 mm)

0.052–0.056 inch

(1.32–1.42 mm)

Compression ratio

9.7:1

10.0:1

2006 Fusion

(fsn)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

USA

(fus)

Maintenance and Specifications

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