Ford Fusion: General information - Maintenance - Ford Fusion Owners manualFord Fusion: General information

Have your vehicle serviced regularly tohelp maintain its roadworthiness andresale value. There is a large network ofFord Authorised Repairers that are thereto help you with their professionalservicing expertise. We believe that theirspecially trained technicians are bestqualified to service your vehicle properlyand expertly. They are supported by awide range of highly specialised toolsdeveloped specifically for servicing yourvehicle.

In addition to regular servicing, werecommend that you carry out thefollowing additional checks.

WARNINGS:

Switch the ignition off beforetouching or attempting adjustmentof any kind.

Do not touch the electronic ignitionsystem parts after you haveswitched the ignition on or when theengine is running. The system operatesat high voltage.

Keep your hands and clothing clearof the engine cooling fan. Undercertain conditions, the fan maycontinue to run for several minutes afteryou have switched the engine off.

Daily checks

• Exterior lamps.

• Interior lamps.

• Warning lamps and indicators.

Check when refuelling

• Engine oil level. See Engine oilcheck.

• Brake fluid level. See Brake andclutch fluid check.

• Washer fluid level. See Washer fluidcheck.

• Tyre pressures (when cold). SeeWheels and tyres.

• Tyre condition. See Wheels andtyres.

Monthly checks

• Engine coolant level (engine cold).

See Engine coolant check• Pipes, hoses and reservoirs for leaks.

• Power steering fluid level. SeePower steering fluid check• Air conditioning operation.

• Parking brake operation.

• Horn operation.

• Tightness of wheel nuts. See Wheelsand tyres

    Opening and closing the bonnet
    Opening the bonnet 1. Pull the lever. 2. Raise the bonnet slightly and pull thecatch towards you. 3. Open the bonnet and support it withthe strut. Closing the bonnet Note: Make sure that the ...

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    Buttons on the remote
    Lock – Press the Lock button on the remote once to lock all doors and the trunk. The turn signals will flash once to confirm locking. Unlock – Press the Unlock button on the remote once to ...

    Override feature for the rear side windows
    WARNING When children ride on the vehicle's rear seats, activate the override switch. Otherwise, the children could be injured, e.g. by trapping themselves in the rear side window. •&# ...

    Operation
    If the driver and/or front passenger have/ has not yet fastened the seatbelt(s) when the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the seatbelt warning light(s) will flash for 6 seconds, ...