Ford Fusion: Driving through water
Driving through water
CAUTIONS:
Drive through water in an emergencyonly, and not as part of normaldriving.
Engine damage can occur if waterenters the air filter.
In an emergency, the vehicle can bedriven through water to a maximum depthof 200 mm and at a maximum speed of10 km/h (6 mph). Extra caution should beexercised when driving through flowingwater.
When driving in water, maintain a lowspeed and do not stop the vehicle. Afterdriving through water, and as soon as itis safe to do so:
• Depress the brake pedal lightly andcheck that full brake function isachieved.
• Check that the horn works.
• Check that the vehicle's lights are fullyoperational.
• Check the power assistanceof the steering system.
Running-in
Tyres
WARNING:
New tyres need to be run-in forapproximately 500 kilometres (300miles). During this time, you mayexperience different drivingcharacteristics.
Brakes and clutch
WARNING:
Avoid heavy ...
See also:
1. Crankcase emission control system
The positive crankcase ventilation system is employed to prevent air pollution
caused by blow-by gases being emitted from the crankcase. This system supplies fresh
filtered air to the crankcase th ...
Compass
Calling up the compass
To obtain a correct display in rear-view
mirror 1, the compass must be calibrated
and the magnetic field zone must be set.
•► Press button 3 briefly.
The compas ...
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
This vehicle may have an RVC
system. Read this entire section
before using it.
The RVC system can assist the
driver when backing up by
displaying a view of the area behind
the vehicle.
WAR ...