Ford Fusion: General information - Starting the engine - Ford Fusion Owners manualFord Fusion: General information

General points on starting

If the battery has been disconnected thevehicle may exhibit some unusual drivingcharacteristics for approx. 8 kilometres(5 miles) after reconnecting the battery.

This is because the engine managementsystem must realign itself with the engine.

Any unusual driving characteristics duringthis period may be disregarded.

Starting the engine by towingor pushing

WARNING:

To prevent damage you must notpush or tow start your vehicle. Usebooster cables and a boosterbattery. See Using booster cables.

    Ignition switch
    Ignition switch positions Position 0 WARNING: Never return the key to the 0position when the vehicle is inmotion. Ignition off. When the key is removed fromthe ignition switch, the steering column ...

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    TripMeter
    The trip meter shows the number of miles (U.S.) or kilometers (Canada) driven since you last reset it. There are two trip meters: Trip A and Trip B. Switch between these displays by pressing ...

    NEUTRAL
    Use this range when vehicle is standing for prolonged periods with engine running. The engine may be started in this range. Set the parking brake and shift the transmission into PARK if you must ...

    Door Locks
    WARNING! Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in ...