Ford fusion 2008 se owners manual

Tuck the 2 lead wires into the lamp housing to assure that they are not pinched when installing the protective rubber cap. Page 63 Lights 4. Remove screw from oval splash shield access panel from the exterior wheel well area.

Lift up and rearward to release a hidden finger attachment at the lower portion of the panel Passenger side only with ABS. From the exterior wheel well area reach arm through splash shield opening to access bulb socket Passenger side only with ABS. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass.

The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated. Page 65 Lights 3. Page 66 Lights Replacing front side marker bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the OFF position. Pry the lamp away from the vehicle at the rear of lamp at the wheel opening. Rotate lamp from the wheel opening away from the vehicle , as the lamp separates from the vehicle, slide the lamp towards the wheel opening to disengage Page 67 Lights 4.

Remove the bulb socket by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it straight out. Pull the bulb from the socket and push in the new bulb. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly by rotating it clockwise. Page 68 Lights Replacing fog lamp bulbs if equipped 1. Make sure the fog lamp switch is in the OFF position. From underneath the vehicle, partially remove the tire splash shield by removing four drive screws.

After removing to allow free access to the front fog lamp bulb and electrical wire harness, the splash shield flap should be able to be repositioned. Speed dependent wipers: When the wiper control is set on the intermittent settings, the speed of the wipers will automatically adjust with the vehicle speed. Pull the lever down to unlock the steering column. While the lever is in the down position, move the steering wheel up or down and in or out until you find the desired position.

Storage compartment Press on the rear edge of the compartment door to open. The storage compartment may be used to secure sunglasses or a similar object. Press the left - control to move the time display backwards. If the power point or cigar lighter socket is not working, a fuse may have blown.

Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter for information on checking and replacing fuses. Page 74 Driver Controls Press and pull the window switches to open and close windows. Rear Window Buffeting: When one or both of the rear windows are open, the vehicle may demonstrate a wind throb or buffeting noise. Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion. Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror if equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with an interior rear view mirror that has an auto-dimming function.

Rotate the control clockwise to adjust the right mirror and rotate the control counterclockwise to adjust the left mirror. Move the control in the direction you wish to tilt the mirror. Page 77 Driver Controls The controls for using your speed control are located on the steering wheel for your convenience. Press the ON control and release 2.

Accelerate to the desired speed. This will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed. Page Moon Roof Driver Controls SYNC system hands free control feature if equipped Press and hold briefly until the voice icon appears on the display to use the voice command feature.

Press and hold to send a call or text message. Press OK to confirm your selection. Page 82 Driver Controls To open the moon roof: The moon roof is equipped with an automatic, one-touch, express opening, closing and venting feature.

Press and release the rear portion of the control. To stop motion at any time during the one-touch operation, press the control a second time. Page Message Center Driver Controls The moon roof has a sliding shade that can be opened or closed when the glass panel is shut. Distance to empty DTE Selecting this function from the INFO menu estimates approximately how far you can drive with the fuel remaining in your tank under normal driving conditions.

Remember to turn the ignition OFF when refueling to allow this feature to correctly detect the added fuel. Page 87 Driver Controls 8. This will take up to three circles to complete calibration. Page 88 Driver Controls 6. Page 89 Driver Controls Reverse Sensing System Park assist if equipped This feature sounds a warning tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper, and functions only when R Reverse gear is selected.

Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer to Brake fluid reservoir in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Displayed when the rear turn signals are activated and at least one is burned out.

Check the lamps as soon as safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. Refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs in the Lights chapter. The IKT functions as both a programmed ignition key that operates all the locks and starts the vehicle, and a remote keyless entry transmitter. Your IKTs are programmed to your vehicle; using a non-programmed key will not permit your vehicle to start. Page 94 Locks and Security Recommended handling of the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter IKT To avoid inadvertently activating the remote entry functions of your vehicle, it is recommended that the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter IKT be handled properly when starting and turning off your vehicle.

Smart locks This feature attempts to help prevent you from locking yourself out of the vehicle if your key is still in the ignition. When you open one of the front doors and you lock the vehicle with the power door lock control on the driver or passenger door trim panel , all the doors will lock, then all doors will automatically unlock reminding Note: This feature is configured off by default. This feature can be turned on or off using the following procedure: Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the 1 LOCK position and all vehicle doors are closed.

Page 98 Locks and Security 6. The horn will chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice one short and one long chirp if autolock was activated. Turn the ignition to the 1 LOCK position. The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete. Page 99 Locks and Security 1. Place the key in the ignition and turn the ignition to the 3 RUN position.

Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. The childproof locks are located on rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door. The handle is composed of a material that will glow for hours in darkness following brief exposure to ambient light. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1 This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: The interior lamps will illuminate. Press and release again within five seconds to unlock all the doors. The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature; this feature turns on the lamps for 25 seconds or until the ignition is turned to the 3 RUN position.

Opening the trunk Press twice within 3 seconds to open the trunk. Page Locks and Security Note: On some vehicles, the perimeter lamps illuminated entry feature will not activate in daylight conditions. Page Locks and Security Battery saver The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition has been turned to the 1 LOCK position.

Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the same key chain may cause vehicle starting issues.

The theft indicator will flash every two seconds to act as a theft deterrent when the vehicle is armed. Automatic disarming The vehicle is disarmed immediately after the ignition is turned to the 3 RUN position. The theft indicator light may flash on and off. Wait 20 seconds and you may repeat Steps 1 through 8. Page Locks and Security Each door, the hood or the trunk is armed individually, and if any are open, they must be closed for the system to enter the 20 second countdown.

The turn signal lamps will flash once when all doors, the hood and the trunk are closed indicating the vehicle is locked and entering the 20 second countdown. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop.

Page Seating and Safety Restraints Using the manual lumbar support if equipped The lumbar control is located on the side of the seat cushion. Turn to adjust lumbar support. Page Seating and Safety Restraints Pump the handle upwards to raise the cushion and pump downward to lower the cushion to the desired location. Pull lever up to adjust seatback. Folding down the front passenger seatback if equipped The front passenger seatback can be folded to a horizontal position to make room for a long load.

Page Seating and Safety Restraints Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision. Page Seating and Safety Restraints Move the switch in the direction of the arrows to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion.

Move the switch in the direction of the arrows to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion. Press the switch in the direction of the arrows to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. Allow the seat to dry thoroughly. The heated seats will only function when the ignition is in the RUN position. Page Seating and Safety Restraints Fold the seatback s down. Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback.

Page Safety Restraints Seating and Safety Restraints Seat mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment if equipped Your vehicle may be equipped with cup holders in the rear seat armrest.

To access the cup holders, fold the armrest down. Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you in a collision. Page Seating and Safety Restraints to the airbag when it begins to inflate. For some occupants, this occurs because they are initially sitting very close to the airbag. For other occupants, this occurs when the occupant is not properly restrained by safety belts or child safety seats and they move forward during pre-crash braking.

Page Seating and Safety Restraints Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag supplemental restraint system SRS is provided.

Page Seating and Safety Restraints Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle.

Page Seating and Safety Restraints All safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. All of the passenger combination lap and shoulder belts have two types of locking modes described below: Vehicle sensitive mode This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement.

Page How to disengage the automatic locking mode Ford Motor Company recommends that all passenger safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware should be inspected by an authorized dealer after any collision to verify that the automatic locking retractor feature for child seats is still working properly.

Page slide bar-if equipped , shoulder belt height adjusters if equipped , shoulder belt guide on seatback if equipped , child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision. Ford Motor Company Fusion fsn Owners Guide postfmt Page Seating and Safety Restraints recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced.

However, if the collision was minor and an authorized dealer finds that the belts do not show damage and continue to operate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Page Seating and Safety Restraints The Belt-Minder feature uses information from the front passenger sensing system to determine if a front seat passenger is present and therefore potentially in need of a warning.

To avoid activating the Belt-Minder feature for objects placed in the front passenger seat, warnings will only be given to large front seat occupants as determined by the front passenger sensing system. Page Seating and Safety Restraints If Page Seating and Safety Restraints Reasons given As confirmation, the safety belt warning light will flash four times per second for three seconds, followed by three seconds with the light off, then followed by the safety belt warning light flashing four times per second for three seconds again.

Page Seating and Safety Restraints Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. Page Seating and Safety Restraints Children and airbags Children must always be properly restrained.

Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision. Page Seating and Safety Restraints The airbags inflate and deflate rapidly upon activation. After airbag deployment, it is normal to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant.

This may consist of cornstarch, talcum powder to lubricate the bag or sodium compounds e. Refer to Side curtain airbag system later in this chapter. Refer to Front passenger sensing system. Page Seating and Safety Restraints The front passenger sensing system may detect small or medium objects placed on the seat cushion. For most objects that are in the front passenger seat, the passenger airbag will be disabled.

Even though the passenger airbag is disabled, the pass airbag off lamp may or may not be illuminated according to the table below. Determining if the system is operational The supplemental restraint system uses a warning indicator light in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to indicate the condition of the system. Page Seating and Safety Restraints Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the airbag SRS, its fuses or the seat cover on a seat containing an airbag.

See your authorized dealer. All occupants of the vehicle should always wear their safety belts even when an airbag SRS is provided. Page Seating and Safety Restraints The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system.

Rather, it means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation. Side airbags are designed to inflate in side-impact collisions, not roll-over, rear-impact, frontal or near-frontal collisions, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration.

Page Seating and Safety Restraints Side curtain airbag system Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the headliner at the siderail that may come into contact with a deploying side air curtain. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision.

Page Seating and Safety Restraints How does the side air curtain system work? The design and development of the side air curtain system included recommended testing procedures that were developed by a group of automotive safety experts known as the Side Airbag Technical Working Group. Page Seating and Safety Restraints passenger seat or an unbuckled child or small person in the passenger seat.

The air curtain was designed to inflate between the side window area and occupant to further enhance the head protection provided to occupants in side impact collisions. The seat-mounted side airbag was designed to inflate between the door panel and occupant to further enhance the protection provided occupants in side impact collisions.

Page To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use of a belt-positioning booster. Booster seats position a child so that safety belts fit better. They lift the child up so that the lap belt rests low across the hips and the knees bend comfortably. Page Seating and Safety Restraints Children and booster seats vary widely in size and shape.

Choose a booster that keeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across the stomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest and rest snugly near the center of the shoulder. Page 80 lb 36 kg using an upper torso harness and a belt-positioning booster.

Ford Motor Company recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Page Seating and Safety Restraints and anchors, refer to Attaching safety seats with tether straps in this chapter. Page Seating and Safety Restraints 2.

Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together. Page Seating and Safety Restraints 5. To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is pulled out and a click is heard.

Allow the belt to retract. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode. Page Seating and Safety Restraints Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which goes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point.

Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contact the manufacturer of your child seat for information about ordering a tether strap. Page Seating and Safety Restraints 4. Open the tether anchor cover.

Clip the tether strap to the anchor as shown. If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seat may not be retained properly in the event of a collision. The anchors at the center of the rear seat are further apart than the sets of lower anchors for child seat installation at other seating positions.

Page Seating and Safety Restraints If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments, do not tighten the tether strap enough to lift the child seat off the vehicle seat cushion when the child is seated in it. Keep the tether strap just snug without lifting the front of the child seat. Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U. Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it.

Page Tires, Wheels and Loading The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics.

Page Tire Inflation if equipped , at least monthly and before long trips. You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate. Ford recommends the use of a digital or dial-type tire pressure gauge rather than a stick-type tire pressure gauge.

Page Always inflate your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it is less than the maximum inflation pressure information found on the tire. Page Tires, Wheels and Loading Note: If you have to drive a distance to get air for your tire s , check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressure when you get to the pump.

It is normal for tires to heat up and the air pressure inside to go up as you drive. Page such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain as those originally provided by Ford. Page The tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels originally installed on your vehicle are not designed to be used in aftermarket wheels.

Page Tires, Wheels and Loading If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc. A tire can explode in as little as three to five seconds. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask an authorized dealer to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation. The definitions of these items are listed below. Note that the tire size, load index and speed rating for your vehicle may be different from this example.

Page Tires, Wheels and Loading Note: You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by federal law. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different from this example. If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.

Page Tires, Wheels and Loading following two conditions: 1 This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Warning Light Repair the damaged road wheel and re-mount it on the vehicle to restore system functionality. The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow tires and chains. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment. GAW Gross Axle Weight — is the total weight placed on each axle front and rear — including vehicle curb weight and all payload.

The total load on each axle must never exceed its GAWR. You and one of your friends decide to pick up cement from the local home improvement store to finish that patio you have been planning for the past 2 years. Page Tires, Wheels and Loading Front Wheel Drive FWD vehicles with automatic transaxle: Do not tow your vehicle with the front drive wheels on the ground as transaxle damage may occur.

It is recommended to tow your vehicle with the front drive wheels on a dolly or use a car-hauling trailer. Front Wheel Drive FWD vehicles with manual transaxle: Your vehicle can be flat-towed all wheels on the ground , with well-designed towing equipment under the following conditions LOCK, locks the automatic transaxle gearshift lever and allows key removal.

This position also shuts the engine and all electrical accessories off without locking the steering wheel. To lock the steering wheel, remove the key then turn the steering wheel. Page Driving Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.

Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosed areas. Page Driving Starting the engine 1. Excessive cranking could damage the starter. Note: If the engine does not start on the first try, turn the key to LOCK, wait 10 seconds and try again.

Page Driving Failure to follow engine block heater instructions could result in property damage or physical injury. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged cheater adapters. How to use the engine block heater Ensure the receptacle terminals are clean and dry prior to use. To clean them, use a dry cloth. If the light does not illuminate during start up, remains on or flashes, the ABS may be disabled and may need to be serviced.

Page Traction Control Driving Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P Park automatic transmission or in 1 First manual transmission. If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Page Driving If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P Park with ignition in the RUN position and the brake pedal depressed: 1.

Apply the parking brake, turn ignition key to LOCK, then remove the key. Using a screwdriver or similar tool , remove the protective cover to the interlock release access hole on the console. Page Driving Understanding the gearshift positions of the 5—speed automatic transaxle if equipped P Park This position locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from turning.

Hold the brake pedal down while in this position. D Drive The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transaxle operates in gears one through five. To start the vehicle: 1. Make sure the parking brake is fully set. This will damage the clutch. Upshift according to the following chart: Recommended upshifts for best fuel economy when accelerating 5-speed manual transaxle Shift from: 1 - Page Driving The RSS detects obstacles up to six feet two meters from the rear bumper with a decreased coverage area at the outer corners of the bumper, refer to the figures for approximate zone coverage areas.

As you move closer to the obstacle, the rate of the tone increases. With the AWD option, power will be delivered to the front wheels and distributed to the rear wheels as needed. The AWD system is active all the time and requires no input from the operator. You may lose control if you do not slow down or if you turn the steering wheel too sharply or abruptly.

Page Driving not more. Page Ford Motor Company joins the U. Page Driving Apply just enough power to the wheels to climb the hill. Too much power will cause the tires to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in loss of vehicle control. Descend a hill in the same gear you would use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating.

Page Any modifications to a vehicle that raise the center of gravity can make it more likely the vehicle will rollover as a result of a loss of control. Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used with any vehicle equipped with a high load or device such as ladder or luggage racks. This program is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Page 1———; Lincoln vehicle customers call 1——— Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call 1——— If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount for towing to the nearest dealership within 35 miles.

To obtain reimbursement information, U. The hazard flashers will operate when the ignition is in any position or if the key is not in the ignition. Push in the flasher control and all front and rear direction signals will flash. Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse. Check the appropriate fuses before replacing any electrical components. Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Page Roadside Emergencies To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover.

The fuses are coded as follows. Page Roadside Emergencies Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses.

To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. Page Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be replaced rather than repaired.

Page Roadside Emergencies Tire change procedure To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be sure the parking brake is set, then block in both directions the wheel that is diagonally opposite other side and end of the vehicle to the tire being changed.

For a replacement physical copy of the manual, you can contact your local Ford dealership, bid on eBay or even check on Amazon. A: Up until the North American model was discontinued in the Fusion was offered with a 6-speed manual transmission. A: You can check the time left on your official Ford Warranty on the company's website, you just enter the VIN and it will let you know instantly. A: Ford recommends that you put synthetic oil inside your Fusion.

Using this sort of oil compared to traditional oil also reduces the length of time between changes of both the filter and liquid. A: On the 31st of July , the last Ford Fusion rolled off the production line.

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Looking For Mechanical Information? Ford Fusion Service Manuals ». About The Ford Fusion Occupying the mid-sized sedan segment is the Ford Fusion, it has been available on the market since and replaced the Mondeo in Latin and American markets. Trims that were on offer to customers were also reshuffled and now people could choose from the following options: Energi Energi Platinum Energi SE Energi Titanium Platinum S SE SEL Sport Titanium The choice of a hybrid engine has been available since and has been quoted as having the best fuel economy for any mid-sized hybrid sedan.

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