Table of Contents

Locks and Security 93

Keys 93
Locks 95
Anti-theft system 109
Seating and Safety Restraints 114
Seating 114
Safety restraints 121
Airbags 135
Child restraints 150
Tires, Wheels and Loading 162
Tire information 162
Tire inflation 164
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 177
Vehicle loading 181
Trailer towing 186
Recreational towing 186
Driving 188
Starting 188
Brakes 193
Traction Control™ 195
Transmission operation 197
Roadside Emergencies 212
Getting roadside assistance 212
Hazard flasher switch 214
Fuel pump shut-off switch 214
Fuses and relays 215
Changing tires 221
Lug nut torque 226
Jump starting 227
Wrecker towing 232

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Customer Assistance 233
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 239
Reporting safety defects (Canada only) 240
Cleaning 241

Maintenance and Specifications 249

Engine compartment 251
Engine oil 254
Battery 259
Engine coolant 261
Fuel information 267
Air filter(s) 284
Part numbers 286
Maintenance product specifications and capacities 288
Engine data 291
Accessories 294

Index 296

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 Introduction
CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and
certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and
certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.

PERCHLORATE MATERIAL
Certain components of this vehicle such as airbag modules, seat belt
pretensioners, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate Material
– Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford. Please take the time to get
well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more
you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and
pleasure you will derive from driving it.
For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the
following website:
• In the United States: www.ford.com
• In Canada: www.ford.ca
• In Australia: www.ford.com.au
• In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx
Additional owner information is given in separate publications.
This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant available
and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your
particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe
options before they are generally available.
Remember to pass on this Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It
is an integral part of the vehicle.
Fuel pump shut-off switch: In the event of an accident the
safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the
engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g.
collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump
shut-off switch in the Roadside Emergencies chapter.

2008 Fusion (fsn)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)