2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Owner's Manual
Year:
2010
Make:
Ford
Model:
Fusion Hybrid
Rating:
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Introduction
4
CONGRATULATIONS
4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
4
Warning symbols in this guide
4
Warning symbols on your vehicle
5
Protecting the environment
5
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL
5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
5
HYBRID OPERATION
6
Normal vehicle operation
6
Unique Hybrid operating characteristics
7
Driving to optimize fuel economy
8
Frequently asked questions
9
SPECIAL NOTICES
12
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
12
Special instructions
12
DATA RECORDING
13
Service Data Recording
13
Event Data Recording
13
CELL PHONE USE
15
EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION
15
Instrument Cluster
18
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES
18
GAUGES
25
MESSAGE CENTER
35
Selectable features
35
Info menu
36
Setup menu
37
Display Settings
38
Vehicle Settings
41
System Check
45
Demo
45
Tutorial
46
Resets
46
System warnings
46
Entertainment Systems
51
AUDIO SYSTEMS
51
AM/FM/single CD or in-dash CD6/MP3 satellite-compatible sound system
51
Setting the clock
51
AM/FM Radio
52
RDS (Radio Data System) Radio
53
CD/MP3 Player
53
Satellite Radio
55
Sound Adjustments
58
Extra Features
59
Auxiliary input jack (Line in)
59
USB port
61
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION
61
Satellite radio information
64
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
67
SYNC
67
Climate Controls
68
DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
68
DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (NAVIGATION BASED – IF EQUIPPED)
71
TOUCHSCREEN FUNCTIONS
73
VOICE COMMANDS IN CLIMATE MODE
74
Operating tips
74
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER
75
Lights
76
HEADLAMP CONTROL
76
Autolamp control (if equipped)
76
Autolamps - programmable exit delay
76
Fog lamp control (if equipped)
77
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)
77
High beams
78
Flash-to-pass
78
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL
78
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
79
Vertical aim adjustment
79
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
80
INTERIOR LAMPS
80
Dome lamps and map lamps
80
Ambient lighting
81
BULB REPLACEMENT
81
Lamp assembly condensation
81
Using the right bulbs
82
Replacing interior bulbs
83
Replacing exterior bulbs
83
Replacing headlamp bulbs
83
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
83
Replacing front side marker bulbs
83
Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/backup lamp bulbs
83
Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulb
84
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
84
Replacing fog lamp bulbs
85
Driver Controls
86
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER
86
Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with Autolamp)
86
TILT/TELESCOPE STEERING WHEEL
87
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR
87
OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
88
Storage compartment
88
ELECTRONIC COMPASS
88
Compass zone adjustment
89
Compass calibration adjustment
89
CENTER CONSOLE
90
INSTRUMENT PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT
91
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12V DC)
91
Power point (110V AC)
92
POWER WINDOWS
93
One-touch up or down (driver’s window only)
93
Bounce-back
94
Security override
94
Window lock
95
Accessory delay
95
INTERIOR MIRROR
95
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror
95
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
96
Power side view mirrors
96
SPEED CONTROL
96
Using speed control
97
Setting speed control
97
Disengaging speed control
97
Resuming a set speed
97
Increasing speed while using speed control
98
Reducing speed while using speed control
98
Turning off speed control
98
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
98
Radio control features
98
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)
99
INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL
101
Locks and Security
102
KEYS
102
POWER DOOR LOCKS
103
Smart locks
103
Autolock feature
103
Deactivating/activating autolock feature
104
Keyless entry keypad procedure
104
Autounlock feature
105
Deactivating/activating autounlock feature
105
Keyless entry keypad procedure
106
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS
107
INTERIOR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT RELEASE
107
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
109
Unlocking the doors/two-stage unlock
109
Locking the doors
110
Car finder
110
Sounding a panic alarm
110
Opening the trunk
110
Replacing the battery
111
Replacing lost integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs)
111
How to reprogram your integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs)
111
Illuminated entry
111
Perimeter lamps illuminated entry
112
Deactivating/activating perimeter lamps illuminated entry
112
Illuminated exit
113
Battery saver
113
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
114
Programming a personal entry code
114
Erasing personal code
114
Anti-scan feature
114
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry
115
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
115
Anti-theft indicator
116
Automatic arming
116
Automatic disarming
116
Replacement of integrated keyhead transmitters (IKT) and coded keys
117
Programming spare keys
117
PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM
119
Arming the system
119
Disarming the system
120
Triggering the anti-theft system
120
Seating and Safety Restraints
121
SEATING
121
Adjustable head restraints
121
Using the manual recline function
124
Using the manual lumbar support
124
Adjusting the front power seat
124
Power recline (driver’s seat only)
126
Heated seats (if equipped)
127
REAR SEATS
128
Second-row adjustable head restraints
128
Seat-mounted cup holders and armrest storage compartment
132
SAFETY RESTRAINTS
132
Personal Safety System™
132
How does the Personal Safety System work?
133
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints
133
Front crash severity sensor
133
Driver’s seat position sensor
133
Front passenger sensing system
133
Front safety belt usage sensors
134
Front safety belt pretensioners
134
Front safety belt energy management retractors
135
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational
135
Safety belt precautions
135
Combination lap and shoulder belts
137
Energy management feature — front outboard
137
Vehicle sensitive mode
137
Automatic locking mode
138
When to use the automatic locking mode
138
How to use the automatic locking mode
138
How to disengage the automatic locking mode
139
Safety belt height adjustment
139
Safety belt pretensioner
139
Safety belt extension assembly
140
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime
140
Conditions of operation
140
Belt-Minder
141
One-time disable
144
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature
144
146
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
146
Important supplemental restraint system precautions
146
Children and airbags
148
How does the safety belt pretensioner and airbag supplemental restraint system work?
148
Knee airbag system (driver’s side only)
150
Front passenger sensing system
150
Determining if the system is operational
155
Seat-mounted side airbag system
155
How does the side airbag system work?
156
Determining if the system is operational
157
Side-curtain airbag system
158
How does the side air-curtain system work?
159
Determining if the system is operational
160
SOS Post-Crash Alert System™
161
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)
161
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN
161
Important child restraint precautions
161
Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children
164
Transporting children
165
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN
166
Infant and/or toddler seats
166
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts
167
Attaching child safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) attachments
172
Use of inboard lower anchors from the outboard seating positions (center seating use)
174
Combining safety belt and LATCH lower anchors for attaching child safety seats
174
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps
174
Child booster seats
176
When children should use booster seats
177
Types of booster seats
177
The importance of shoulder belts
179
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance
179
Tires, Wheels and Loading
181
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING
181
Treadwear
181
Traction AA A B C
181
Temperature A B C
182
TIRES
182
Glossary of tire terminology
182
INFLATING YOUR TIRES
183
TIRE CARE
185
Inspecting your tires and wheel valve stems
185
Tire wear
186
Damage
186
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
187
Tire replacement requirements
187
Safety practices
188
Highway hazards
189
Tire and wheel alignment
189
Tire rotation
189
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL
190
Information on “P” type tires
191
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires
194
Information on “T” type tires
195
Location of the tire label
195
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)
196
Understanding your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
197
When your temporary spare tire is installed
197
When you believe your system is not operating properly
198
When inflating your tires
200
How temperature affects your tire pressure
200
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
201
VEHICLE LOADING
201
TRAILER TOWING
207
RECREATIONAL TOWING
207
Driving
209
STARTING
209
Positions of the ignition
209
Preparing to start your vehicle
209
Important safety precautions
209
Starting the vehicle
211
Guarding against exhaust fumes
212
Important ventilating information
212
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
212
BRAKES
214
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
214
ABS warning lamp
214
Using ABS
214
Regenerative Braking System (RBS)
215
Parking brake
215
ADVANCETRAC STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM
216
STEERING
220
Speed sensitive steering
221
BRAKE-SHIFT INTERLOCK
221
ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (eCVT) OPERATION
223
Understanding the gearshift positions of the eCVT
223
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow
224
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
224
REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
227
BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM (BLIS) WITH CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (CTA) (IF EQUIPPED)
229
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
235
Roadside Emergencies
236
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
236
Getting roadside assistance
236
Using roadside assistance
237
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL
237
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF
238
FUSES AND RELAYS
238
Fuses
238
Standard fuse amperage rating and color
239
Passenger compartment fuse panel
239
Power distribution box
242
Auxiliary relay box
245
CHANGING THE TIRES
246
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
247
Stopping and securing the vehicle
248
Removing the spare tire and jack
249
Tire change procedure
249
Stowing the wheel and jack
251
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
252
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
252
JUMP STARTING (LOW VOLTAGE [UNDERHOOD] BATTERY ONLY)
253
Preparing your vehicle
253
Connecting the jumper cables
254
Jump starting
255
Removing the jumper cables
256
WRECKER TOWING
258
Emergency towing
259
Customer Assistance
260
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED
260
Away from home
260
Additional assistance
261
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)
262
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)
263
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)
264
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
264
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE
265
Obtaining a French Owner’s Guide
265
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
266
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)
266
Cleaning
267
WASHING THE EXTERIOR
267
WAXING
268
PAINT CHIPS
268
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS
268
ENGINE
269
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS
270
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES
270
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS
271
INTERIOR
271
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
272
UNDERBODY
272
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS
273
Maintenance and Specifications
274
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
274
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
274
High voltage information
274
Working with the engine off
274
Working with the engine on
274
OPENING THE HOOD
275
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
276
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
277
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
277
ENGINE OIL
278
Checking the engine oil
278
Adding engine oil
279
Engine oil and filter recommendations
279
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil
279
LOW VOLTAGE (UNDERHOOD) BATTERY
280
Low and high voltage battery – storage
282
ENGINE COOLANT AND MOTOR/ELECTRONICS COOLANT
282
Checking engine coolant
283
Checking motor/electronics (M/E) coolant
283
Factory fill and coolant specifications
283
Common instructions for cooling systems
284
Adding engine coolant
284
Recycled engine coolant
286
Coolant refill capacity
286
Severe climates
286
FUEL FILTER
287
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS
287
Important safety precautions
287
Refueling
289
Easy Fuel™ “no cap” fuel system
290
Choosing the right fuel
291
Octane recommendations
291
Fuel quality
292
Cleaner air
292
Running out of fuel
292
Refilling with a portable fuel container
293
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
294
Measuring techniques
294
Filling the tank
294
Calculating fuel economy
294
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits
295
Habits
295
Maintenance
296
Conditions
296
EPA fuel economy estimates
296
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
297
On-board diagnostics (OBD-II)
298
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
299
BRAKE FLUID
300
TRANSMISSION FLUID
300
Checking electronically-controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT)
300
AIR FILTER
300
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
301
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES
302
ENGINE DATA
304
Engine drivebelt routing
304
High voltage battery data
304
IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
305
Safety Compliance Certification Label
305
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
305
TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS
306
Accessories
307
GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
307
Exterior style
307
Interior style
307
Lifestyle
307
Peace of mind
308
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
309
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
309
Why maintain your vehicle?
309
Protecting your investment
309
Oil, fluids and flushing
310
Genuine Ford parts and service
310
Convenience
310
Factory-trained technicians
310
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement parts
310
Value shopping for your vehicle’s maintenance needs
311
WHICH MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SHOULD YOU FOLLOW?
311
Owner Checks and Services
311
Multi-point Inspection
312
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG
312
Additional information available on the Web at www.genuineservice.com or www.ford.ca
312
U.S. and Canadian Schedule
313
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
318
Ford Extended Service Plan
321
FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS
321
Index
324
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Overview
Introduction
The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid stands as a remarkable example of efficient hybrid technology combined with Ford's sleek, modern design. This midsize sedan balances environmental responsibility with the driving experience, making it an ideal choice for eco-conscious consumers who refuse to compromise on performance or style. With its smooth handling and impressive fuel efficiency, the Fusion Hybrid offers an exceptional driving experience, suitable for both city cruising and highway travel.
Powertrains
At the heart of the 2010 Fusion Hybrid lies a sophisticated powertrain that pairs a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with an electric motor. Together, they produce a combined output of approximately 191 horsepower. The seamless integration of this hybrid system allows the Fusion to achieve impressive fuel economy ratings of up to 41 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway. This powertrain not only emphasizes efficiency but also ensures a responsive and engaging driving feel, making the Fusion Hybrid a pleasure to drive.
Trims
The 2010 Fusion Hybrid is offered in a single well-equipped trim that includes an extensive array of standard features. This trim is designed to provide all the essentials and comfort necessary for the modern driver. Various optional packages are available to allow owners to customize their experience further, ensuring that the Fusion meets a wide range of needs and preferences.
Features
Inside the Fusion Hybrid, you'll find a wealth of technology and creature comforts, including a premium audio system, Bluetooth connectivity, and an easy-to-use touchscreen interface. Safety is paramount, with standard features such as multiple airbags, stability control, and anti-lock brakes. Additionally, the Fusion Hybrid comes equipped with a unique SmartGauge instrument cluster that provides real-time feedback on driving efficiency, allowing owners to optimize their driving habits.
Owner's Manual
The owner's manual for the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid serves as a comprehensive guide for enhancing your ownership experience. It contains vital information on vehicle operation, maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting tips to help keep your hybrid running smoothly. Whether you're a seasoned driver or new to hybrid technology, the owner’s manual is an invaluable resource for getting the most out of your Fusion Hybrid.
User manual download
The Ford Fusion Hybrid owner manual for the 2010 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2010 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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