2012 Ford Fusion Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 221

Driving When the traction control system is off, the stability control off light will illuminate steadily. Pressing the stability control switch again will OFF turn off the stability control off light. In R (Reverse), ABS and the engine and brake traction control features will continue to function; however, ESC is disabled. Control switch functions Default at start-up Control switch pressed momentarily Control switch pressed again after deactivation AdvanceTrac௡ Features Stability Stability control control off ESC light light Illuminated Illuminated during bulb during bulb Enabled check check Not illuminated Not illuminated Illuminated solid Not illuminated Enabled Traction control Enabled Disabled Enabled Enabled STEERING 2.5L I4 engine and 3.0L V6 Duratec௡ engine: Your vehicle is equipped with an electric power steering (EPS) system. There is no fluid reservoir to check or fill. If your vehicle loses electrical power while you are driving (or if the ignition is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort. Under extreme usage conditions, the steering effort may increase. This occurs to prevent overheating and permanent damage to your steering system. If this should occur, you will neither lose the ability to steer the vehicle manually nor will it cause permanent damage. Typical steering and driving maneuvers will allow the system to cool and steering assist will return to normal. 221 2012 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)