2007 Ford Fusion Owner's Manual

2007 Ford Fusion owners manual
Year:
2007
Make:
Ford
Model:
Fusion
Rating:
(8)

Online manual

Size:
2.54 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1
Introduction
4
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL
4
CONGRATULATIONS
4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
5
Warning symbols in this guide
5
Warning symbols on your vehicle
5
Protecting the environment
5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
5
SPECIAL NOTICES
6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
6
Special instructions
6
Service Data Recording
6
Event Data Recording
6
Cell phone use
7
Middle East/North Africa vehicle specific information
7
Instrument Cluster
10
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
10
GAUGES
14
Entertainment Systems
17
AUDIO SYSTEMS
17
Quick start — How to get going
17
Listening to the radio
17
Listening to satellite radio (if equipped)
18
Listening to a CD/MP3 (if equipped)
18
AM/FM Single CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)
21
Premium/Audiophile AM/FM in-dash six CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)
26
Auxiliary input jack (if equipped)
33
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
34
Satellite radio information (if equipped)
36
Navigation system (if equipped)
39
Climate Controls
40
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
40
Manual heating and air conditioning system operating tips
41
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (ATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
42
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) system with heated seats (if equipped)
44
Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) system operating tips
46
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
47
Lights
48
HEADLAMP CONTROL
48
Autolamp control (if equipped)
48
Autolamps - Programmable exit delay
48
Foglamp control (if equipped)
49
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
49
High beams
50
Flash to pass
50
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
50
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
50
Vertical aim adjustment
51
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
52
INTERIOR LAMPS
52
Dome lamps and map lamps
52
BULB REPLACEMENT
52
Headlamp Condensation
52
Replacing exterior bulbs
52
Using the right bulbs
53
Replacing headlamp bulbs
53
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
57
Replacing front side marker bulbs
59
Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/backup lamp bulbs
59
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulb
60
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
60
Replacing foglamp bulbs (if equipped)
61
Driver Controls
62
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
62
Windshield wiper features (if equipped with Autolamp feature)
62
TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL
63
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
63
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
64
Storage compartment
64
CENTER CONSOLE
64
CLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)
65
INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT
65
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)
65
POWER WINDOWS
66
One touch down
67
Accessory delay
67
Window lock
67
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)
67
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
68
Power side view mirrors
68
SPEED CONTROL
68
Setting speed control
68
Disengaging speed control
69
Resuming a set speed
70
Increasing speed while using speed control
70
Reducing speed while using speed control
70
Turning off speed control
71
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
71
Radio control features
71
Climate control features
72
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
72
MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)
74
Selectable features
74
Reset
74
Info menu
74
Odometer/Trip odometer
75
Distance to empty (DTE)
75
Average fuel economy (AFE)
75
Average Speed
76
Compass display (if equipped)
76
Compass zone/calibration adjustment
76
Trip elapsed drive time
78
Setup menu
78
System check
78
Units (English/Metric)
79
Language
79
System warnings
79
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL
81
Locks and Security
82
KEYS
82
RECOMMENDED HANDLING OF THE INTEGRATED KEYHEAD TRANSMITTER (IKT)
83
POWER DOOR LOCKS
84
Smart locks
84
Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature
84
Autolock feature
85
Autounlock feature
86
Deactivating/activating autolock feature
86
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature
87
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
88
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE
88
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
89
Unlocking the doors/two stage unlock
90
Locking the doors
91
Car finder
91
Sounding a panic alarm
91
Opening the trunk
92
Replacing the battery
92
Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)
92
How to reprogram your Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs)
93
Illuminated entry
93
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry
93
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry
93
Illuminated exit
94
Battery saver
94
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
95
Anti-theft indicator
95
Automatic arming
96
Automatic disarming
96
Replacement Integrated Keyless Transmitters (IKT) and coded keys
96
Programming spare keys
97
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
98
Arming the system
98
Disarming the system
99
Triggering the anti-theft system
99
Seating and Safety Restraints
100
SEATING
100
Adjustable head restraints
100
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)
101
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)
101
Folding down the front passenger seatback (if equipped)
102
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)
103
Heated seats (if equipped)
104
REAR SEATS
104
Split-folding rear seatbacks
104
Seat mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment (if equipped)
106
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
106
Personal Safety System
106
How does the Personal Safety System work?
107
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints
107
Front crash severity sensor
107
Driver’s seat position sensor
107
Front passenger sensing system
108
Front safety belt usage sensors
108
Front safety belt pretensioners
108
Front safety belt energy management retractors
109
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational
109
Safety belt precautions
110
Combination lap and shoulder belts
111
Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard
111
Vehicle sensitive mode
112
Automatic locking mode
112
How to use the automatic locking mode
112
When to use the automatic locking mode
113
How to disengage the automatic locking mode
113
Safety belt pretensioner
113
Safety belt height adjustment
114
Safety belt extension assembly
114
Safety belt maintenance
114
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
115
Conditions of operation
115
Belt-Minder
115
One time disable
118
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature
118
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
120
Important supplemental restraint system precautions
120
Children and airbags
122
How does the safety belt pretensioner and airbag supplemental restraint system work?
122
Front passenger sensing system
124
Determining if the system is operational
128
Seat-mounted side airbag system
129
How does the side airbag system work?
130
Determining if the system is operational
131
Side curtain airbag system
132
How does the side air curtain system work?
133
Determining if the system is operational
134
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)
135
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN
135
Important child restraint precautions
135
Children and safety belts
135
Child booster seats
136
When children should use booster seats
136
Types of booster seats
137
The importance of shoulder belts
138
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN
139
Child and infant or child safety seats
139
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts
140
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps
143
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors
145
Tires, Wheels and Loading
147
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
147
Treadwear
147
Traction AA A B C
147
Temperature A B C
148
TIRES
148
Glossary of tire terminology
148
INFLATING YOUR TIRES
149
TIRE CARE
151
Inspecting your tires
151
Tire wear
152
Damage
152
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
153
Tire Replacement Requirements
153
Safety practices
154
Highway hazards
155
Tire and wheel alignment
155
Tire rotation
155
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL
156
Information on “P” type tires
157
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires
160
Information on “T” type tires
161
Location of the tire label
161
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
162
VEHICLE LOADING
163
TRAILER TOWING
168
RECREATIONAL TOWING
168
Driving
169
STARTING
169
Positions of the ignition
169
Starting your vehicle
169
Important safety precautions
170
Starting the engine
172
Guarding against exhaust fumes
172
Important ventilating information
172
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
172
BRAKES
172
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) (if equipped)
173
ABS warning lamp
173
Using ABS
173
Parking brake
174
TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
174
STEERING
175
Speed sensitive steering
176
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION
176
Brake-shift interlock
176
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 5–speed automatic transaxle (if equipped)
178
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatic transaxle (if equipped)
179
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow
180
MANUAL TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)
181
Using the clutch
181
Recommended shift speeds
181
Reverse
182
Parking your vehicle
182
Removing the key
182
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
183
Driving off-highway with AWD vehicles
183
Basic operating principles
183
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement
183
If your vehicle gets stuck
184
Emergency maneuvers
184
AWD Systems (if equipped)
185
Sand
185
Mud and water
185
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain
186
Driving on snow and ice
187
Maintenance and Modifications
188
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
188
Roadside Emergencies
189
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
189
Getting roadside assistance
189
Using roadside assistance
190
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty
190
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL
190
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
191
FUSES AND RELAYS
191
Fuses
191
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
192
Passenger compartment fuse panel
192
Power distribution box
195
CHANGING THE TIRES
198
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
198
How to change a flat tire
200
Removing the spare tire and jack
201
Tire change procedure
201
Stowing the wheel and jack
203
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
203
JUMP STARTING
204
Preparing your vehicle
204
Connecting the jumper cables
205
Jump starting
206
Removing the jumper cables
207
WRECKER TOWING
209
Customer Assistance
210
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED
210
At home
210
Away from home
210
Additional Assistance
211
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)
212
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)
213
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)
214
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN
214
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
215
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE
216
Obtaining a French owner’s guide
216
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
216
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)
217
Cleaning
218
WASHING THE EXTERIOR
218
WAXING
219
PAINT CHIPS
219
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS
219
ENGINE
220
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS
221
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES
221
INSTRUMENT PANEL / INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS
222
INTERIOR
223
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
224
UNDERBODY
224
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS
224
Maintenance and Specifications
226
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
226
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
226
Working with the engine off
226
Working with the engine on
226
OPENING THE HOOD
227
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
228
2.3L I4 engine
228
3.0L DOHC V6 Duratec engine
229
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
230
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
230
ENGINE OIL
231
Checking the engine oil
231
Adding engine oil
234
Engine oil and filter recommendations
235
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil
235
BATTERY
236
ENGINE COOLANT
238
Checking engine coolant
238
Adding engine coolant
239
Recycled engine coolant
242
Coolant refill capacity
242
Severe climates
242
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (2.3L I4 engine only)
243
How fail-safe cooling works
243
When fail-safe mode is activated
244
FUEL FILTER
244
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
244
Important safety precautions
244
Refueling
246
Fuel Filler Cap
246
Choosing the right fuel
247
Octane recommendations
248
Fuel quality
248
Cleaner air
249
Running out of fuel
249
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
249
Measuring techniques
249
Filling the tank
249
Calculating fuel economy
250
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits
251
Habits
251
Maintenance
251
Conditions
252
EPA window sticker
252
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
252
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)
253
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
254
POWER STEERING FLUID
255
BRAKE/CLUTCH FLUID
256
TRANSAXLE FLUID
256
Checking 5–speed automatic transaxle fluid (If equipped)
256
Low fluid level
257
Correct fluid level
257
High fluid level
258
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
258
Checking 6–speed automatic transmission fluid (if equipped)
258
Checking automatic transmission fluid at normal operating temperature (140°F-158°F [60°C-70°C])
258
Checking automatic transmission fluid at cool temperature (59°F-77°F [15°C-25°C])
259
Low fluid level
259
High fluid level
260
Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels
260
Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped)
261
AIR FILTER
261
Changing the air filter element
262
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
264
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
265
ENGINE DATA
268
Engine drivebelt routing
268
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
269
Safety Compliance Certification Label
269
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
269
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
270
Accessories
271
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
271
Exterior style
271
Interior style
271
Lifestyle
271
Peace of mind
272
Index
273

2007 Ford Fusion Overview

Introduction

The 2007 Ford Fusion is a midsize sedan that encapsulates a perfect blend of style, performance, and comfort. With its bold design and contemporary features, the Fusion quickly became a favorite among those seeking an efficient yet engaging driving experience. This model showcases Ford's dedication to delivering quality vehicles that resonate with a broad spectrum of consumers, proving that practicality doesn't have to compromise aesthetics or performance.

Powertrains

The 2007 Ford Fusion offers three powertrains to cater to different driving preferences. The base model features a 2.3-liter inline-4 engine producing 160 horsepower, which strikes a balance between fuel efficiency and adequate power for daily commuting. For those desiring a little more zest, there's an available 3.0-liter V6 engine generating 221 horsepower, providing a spirited driving experience without sacrificing comfort. Both engines are paired with a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission, ensuring smooth and responsive gear transitions.

Trims

The 2007 Fusion is available in three distinct trim levels: S, SE, and SEL. The base S trim comes well-equipped with essentials such as air conditioning, full power accessories, and a four-speaker audio system. The SE trim enhances the experience with added features like alloy wheels, a premium audio system with an optional MP3 player, and more interior conveniences. The top-of-the-line SEL trim presents luxury touches such as leather upholstery, heated front seats, and advanced technology options, appealing to those who appreciate a more refined driving atmosphere.

Features

This Ford model is designed with a spacious interior, delivering ample legroom and trunk space for both driver and passengers. The easily accessible controls contribute to a user-friendly interface, making it simple to operate features such as the available navigation system and Bluetooth connectivity. Safety is also a key focus for the Fusion, with standard front and side airbags, anti-lock brakes, and electronic stability control, promoting peace of mind for all occupants.

Owner's Manual

The owner's manual for the 2007 Ford Fusion serves as an invaluable resource for understanding your vehicle's features, maintenance schedules, and safety information. It ensures that owners are well-informed about optimal care and operation, maximizing the Fusion's longevity and performance. With detailed illustrations and comprehensive instructions, the manual guides drivers through everything from routine oil changes to troubleshooting common issues, making it an essential companion for any Fusion owner.

User manual download

The Ford Fusion owner manual for the 2007 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2007 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.

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