Ford Fusion 2 Manual

							Removing the wheel trim
Type one
Insert the flat end of the wheel brace
between the rim and the trim and carefully
remove the trim.
Type two
1. Insert the wheel trim remover.
2. Remove the wheel trim.
Note:
Make sure that you pull the wheel
trim remover at right angles to the trim.
Removing a road wheel WARNINGS
Park your vehicle in such a position
that neither the traffic nor you are
hindered or endangered.
Set up a warning triangle.
Make sure that the vehicle is on firm,
level ground with the wheels pointing
straight ahead.
Switch off the ignition and apply the
parking brake. WARNINGS
If your vehicle has a manual
transmission, select first or reverse
gear. If it has an automatic
transmission, select park. If your vehicle is fitted with a
Durashift EST transmission, select a
gear before switching off the ignition.
Have the passengers leave the
vehicle.
Secure the diagonally opposite
wheel with an appropriate block or
wheel chock.
Make sure that the arrows on
directional tyres point in the direction
of rotation when the vehicle is
moving forwards. If you have to fit a spare
wheel with the arrows pointing in the
opposite direction, have the tyre refitted
in the correct direction by a properly
trained technician. Do not work underneath the vehicle
when it is supported only by a jack.
Make sure the jack base is flat on the
ground and vertically below the
jacking point.
CAUTION
Do not lay alloy wheels face down on
the ground, this will damage the paint.
Note:
The spare wheel is located under the
floor cover in the luggage compartment.
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							1. Install the locking wheel nut key.
2. Slacken the wheel nuts.
3. Install the jack to the flange.
4. Extend the jack until the base of the
jack is flat on the ground, vertically
below the jacking point.
5. Jack up the vehicle until the tyre is clear
of the ground.
6. Remove the wheel nuts and the wheel.
Installing a road wheel WARNINGS
Use only approved wheel and tyre
sizes. Using other sizes could
damage the vehicle and will make
the National Type Approval invalid.  See
Technical Specifications (page 125). WARNINGS
Do not fit run flat tyres on vehicles
that were not originally fitted with
them. Please contact your dealer for
more details regarding compatibility. Make sure that the arrows on
directional tyres point in the direction
of rotation when the vehicle is
moving forwards. If you have to fit a spare
wheel with the arrows pointing in the
opposite direction, have the tyre refitted
in the correct direction by a properly
trained technician. CAUTION
Do not install alloy wheels using
wheel nuts designed for use with steel
wheels.
Note:
Make sure the wheel and hub contact
surfaces are free from foreign matter.
Note: Make sure that the cones on the
wheel nuts are against the wheel.
1. Install the wheel.
2. Install the wheel nuts finger tight.
3. Install the locking wheel nut key. 4. Partially tighten the wheel nuts in the
sequence shown.
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							5.
Lower the vehicle and remove the jack.
6. Fully tighten the wheel nuts in the sequence shown.  See Technical
Specifications (page 125).
7. Install the wheel trim using the ball of your hand.
TYRE REPAIR KIT
Your vehicle may not have a spare tyre. In
this case it will have an emergency tyre
repair kit that can be used to repair 
one
flat tyre.
The tyre repair kit is located in the spare
wheel well.
General information WARNINGS
Depending on the type and extent of
tyre damage, some tyres can only be
partially sealed or not sealed at all.
Loss of tyre pressure can affect vehicle
handling, leading to loss of vehicle control. Do not use the tyre repair kit if the
tyre has already been damaged as a
result of being driven under inflated.
Do not use the tyre repair kit on run
flat tyres.
Do not try to seal damage other than
that located within the visible tread
of the tyre.
Do not try to seal damage to the
tyre
’s sidewall. The tyre repair kit seals most tyre
punctures [with a diameter of up to six
millimetres (1/4 inch)] to temporarily
restore mobility.
Observe the following rules when using the
kit: •
Drive with caution and avoid
making sudden steering or driving
manoeuvres
, especially if the vehicle
is heavily loaded or you are towing a
trailer.
• The kit will provide you with an
emergency temporary repair, enabling
you to continue your journey to the next
vehicle or tyre dealer, or to drive a
maximum distance of 200 kilometres
(125 miles).
• Do not exceed a 
maximum speed of
80 km/h (50 mph) .
• Keep the kit out of the reach of
children.
• Only use the kit when the ambient
temperature is between – 30°C (-22°F)
and +70°C (+158°F).
Using the tyre repair kit WARNINGS
Compressed air can act as an
explosive or propellant.
Never leave the tyre repair kit
unattended while in use.
CAUTION
Do not keep the compressor operating
for more than 10 minutes.
Note:
Use the tyre repair kit only for the
vehicle with which it was supplied.
• Park your vehicle at the roadside so
that you do not obstruct the flow of
traffic and so that you are able to use
the kit without being in danger.
• Apply the parking brake, even if you
have parked on a level road, to make
sure that the vehicle will not move.
• Do not attempt to remove foreign
objects like nails or screws penetrating
the tyre.
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							•
Leave the engine running while the kit
is in use, but not if the vehicle is in an
enclosed or poorly ventilated area (for
example, inside a building). In these
circumstances, switch the compressor
on with the engine turned off.
• Replace the sealant bottle with a new
one before the expiry date (see top of
bottle) is reached.
• Inform all other users of the vehicle
that the tyre has been temporarily
sealed with the tyre repair kit and make
them aware of the special driving
conditions to be observed.
Inflating the tyre WARNINGS
Check the sidewall of the tyre prior
to inflation. If there are any cracks,
bumps or similar damage, do not
attempt to inflate the tyre. Do not stand directly beside the tyre
while the compressor is pumping.
Watch the sidewall of the tyre. If any
cracks, bumps or similar damage
appear, turn off the compressor and
let the air out by means of the pressure
relief valve I. Do not continue driving with
this tyre. The sealant contains natural rubber
latex. Avoid contact with skin and
clothing. If this happens, rinse the
affected areas immediately with plenty of
water and contact your doctor. If the tyre inflation pressure does not
reach 1.8 bar (26 psi) within 10
minutes, the tyre may have suffered
excessive damage, making a temporary
repair impossible. In this case, do not
continue driving with this tyre. Label
A
Sealant bottle
B
Sealant bottle hose
C
Bottle holder
D
Pressure gauge
E
Power plug with cable
F
Compressor switch
G
Repair kit hose
H
Pressure relief valve
I
1. Remove the tyre repair kit from the wrapping.
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							2. Peel off the label A showing the
maximum permissible speed of
80 km/h (50 mph) from the sealant
bottle and attach it to the instrument
panel in the driver ’s field of view. Make
sure the label does not obscure
anything important.
3. Take the hose 
H with the pressure
relieve valve I and the power plug with
cable F out of the kit.
4. Connect the hose 
H with the pressure
relieve valve I to the sealant bottle B.
5. Engage the sealant bottle 
B into the
bottle holder D.
6. Remove the valve cap from the damaged tyre.
7. Screw the sealant bottle hose C firmly
onto the valve of the damaged tyre.
8. Make sure that the compressor switch
G
 is in position 0.
9. Insert the power plug 
F into the cigar
lighter socket or auxiliary power socket.
See 
Cigar Lighter (page 69).
10. Start the engine.
11. Move the compressor switch 
G to
position 1.
12. Inflate the tyre for no longer than 10 minutes to an inflation pressure of
minimum 1.8 bar (26 psi) and a
maximum of 3.5 bar (51 psi). Move
the compressor switch 
G to position
0 and check the current tyre pressure
with pressure gauge E.
Note: If a tyre pressure of 1.8 bar (26 psi)
is not reached do not continue.
Note: When pumping in the sealant through
the tyre valve, the pressure may rise up to
6 bar (87 psi) but will drop again after about
30 seconds.
13. Remove the power plug 
F from the
cigar lighter socket or auxiliary power
socket. 14.
Quickly unscrew the hose C from the
tyre valve. Fasten the valve cap again.
15. Leave the sealant bottle 
B in the
bottle holder D.
16. Make sure the kit is stored safely, but
still easily accessible in the vehicle.
The kit will be required again when
you check the tyre pressure.
17. Immediately drive approximately three kilometres (two miles) so that
the sealant can seal the damaged
area. WARNING
If you experience heavy vibrations,
unsteady steering behaviour or
noises while driving, reduce your
speed and drive with caution to a place
where it is safe for you to stop the vehicle.
Recheck the tyre and its pressure. If the
tyre pressure is less than 1 bar (14.7 psi) or
if there are any cracks, bumps or similar
damage visible, do not continue driving
with this tyre. 18. Stop the vehicle after driving
approximately three kilometres
(two miles). Check, and where
necessary, adjust the pressure of the
damaged tyre.
19. Attach the kit and read the tyre pressure from the pressure gauge 
E.
20. Adjust it to the specified pressure. See 
Technical Specifications
(page 125).
21. Once you have inflated the tyre to its correct tyre pressure, move the
compressor switch 
G to position 0,
remove the power plug F from the
socket, unscrew the hose C and
fasten the valve cap.
22. Leave hose C and H connected to the
sealant bottle 
B and store the kit
away safely.
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							23. Drive to the nearest tyre specialist to
get the damaged tyre replaced.
Before the tyre is removed from the
rim, inform your tyre dealer that the
tyre contains sealant. Renew the
sealant bottle B and hose C as soon
as possible after they have been
used.
Note: Remember that emergency roadside
tyre repair kits only provide temporary
mobility. Regulations concerning tyre repair
after usage of tyre repair kit may differ from
country to country. You should consult a
tyre specialist for advice. WARNING
Before driving, make sure the tyre is
adjusted to the recommended
inflation pressure.  See 
Technical
Specifications (page 125).  Monitor the
tyre pressure until the sealed tyre is
replaced. Empty sealant bottles can be disposed of
together with normal household waste.
Return remains of sealant to your dealer
or dispose of it in compliance with local
waste disposal regulations.
TYRE CARE To make sure the front and rear tyres of
your vehicle wear evenly and last longer,
we recommend that you swap the tyres
from front to rear and vice versa at regular
intervals of between 5000 and 10000
kilometres (3000 and 6000 miles).
CAUTION
Do not scrub the sidewalls of the tyres
when you are parking.
If you have to mount a kerb, do so slowly
and approach it with the wheels at
right-angles to the kerb.
Examine the tyres regularly for cuts, foreign
objects and uneven wear of the tread.
Uneven wear could mean that the wheel
alignment is outside specification.
Check the tyre pressures (including the
spare) when cold, every two weeks.
USING WINTER TYRES
CAUTION
Make sure that you use the correct
wheel nuts for the type of wheel the
winter tyres are fitted to.
If winter tyres are used, make sure that the
tyre pressures are correct.  See Technical
Specifications
 (page 125).
USING SNOW CHAINS WARNINGS
Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph).
Do not use snow chains on snow-free
roads.
Only fit snow chains to specified
tyres.  See 
Technical
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							CAUTION
If your vehicle is fitted with wheel
trims, remove them before fitting
snow chains.
Note:
The ABS will continue to operate
normally.
Only use small link snow chains. Only use snow chains on the front wheels.
Vehicles with stability control
(ESP)
Vehicles with stability control (ESP) may
exhibit some unusual driving
characteristics which can be avoided by
switching the system off.  See Using
Stability Control (page 83).
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel nut torque Specification Nm (lb-ft)
Variant
110 (81)
All
Tyre pressures (cold tyres)
Up to 80 km/h (50 mph) Full load
Normal load
Tyre size
Variant Rear
Front
Rear
Front
bar (lbf/in²)
bar (lbf/
in²)
bar (lbf/
in²)
bar (lbf/
in²)
3 (44)
3 (44)
3 (44)
3 (44)
175/65 R14
All
All speeds Full load
Normal load
Tyre size
Variant Rear
Front
Rear
Front
bar (lbf/in²)
bar (lbf/
in²)
bar (lbf/
in²)
bar (lbf/
in²)
2.8 (41)
2.5 (36)
2.2 (32)
2.4 (35)
185/60 R 14 *
All
2.8 (41)
2.5 (36)
2.2 (32)
2.4 (35)
195/60 R 15
All
2.8 (41)
2.5 (36)
2.2 (32)
2.4 (35)
195/55 R 16
All
* Only fit snow chains to specified tyres.
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							VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
PLATE
Note:
The vehicle identification plate
design may vary to that shown.
Note: The information shown on the vehicle
identification plate is dependant upon
market requirements. Vehicle identification number
A
Gross vehicle weight
B
Gross train weight
C
Maximum front axle weight
D
Maximum rear axle weight
E
The vehicle identification number and
maximum weights are shown on a plate
located on the lock side of the right-hand
front door aperture at the bottom. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
The vehicle identification number is
stamped into the floor panel on the
right-hand side, beside the front seat. It is
also shown on the left-hand side of the
instrument panel.
ENGINE NUMBER
The engine number is stamped on the
engine block near the gearbox on the front
left-hand side facing the radiator.
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							DIMENSIONS
Vehicle dimensions
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							Dimension in mm
(inches)
Dimension Description
Item
4013 (158)
Maximum length
A
1950 or 1963*
 (76.8 or
77.3 *
)
Overall width including exterior mirrors
B
1512 - 1543 (59.5 - 60.7)
Overall height at EC kerb weight
C
2486 (97.9)
Wheelbase
D
1477 - 1487 (58.1 - 58.5)
Front track
E
1435 - 1445 (56.5 - 56.9)
Rear track
E
* Vehicles with electric exterior mirrors
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