Ford Fusion (2018 year). Manual — part 31

Recommended Settings for Heating

Automatic climate control

Manual climate control

Press AUTO.

Adjust the fan speed to the center
setting.

1

Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting. Use 72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting as
necessary.

Adjust the temperature control to the
midway point of the hot settings.

2

Direct air to the footwell using the air
distribution buttons.

3

Quickly Cooling the Interior

Automatic climate control

Manual climate control

Select MAX A/C.

Select MAX A/C.

1

Drive with the windows open until you
feel cold air through the air vents.

2

Recommended Settings for Cooling

Automatic climate control

Manual climate control

Press AUTO.

Adjust the fan speed to the center
setting.

1

Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting. Use 72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting as
necessary.

Adjust the temperature control to the
midway point of the cold settings.

2

Direct air to the instrument panel using
the air distribution buttons.

3

Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather

Automatic climate control

Manual climate control

Press the defrost button.

Direct air to the windshield using the air
distribution buttons.

1

Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting. Use 72°F (22°C) as a
starting point, then adjust the setting as
necessary.

Press A/C.

2

Adjust the temperature control to the
desired setting.

3

Adjust the fan speed to the highest
setting.

4

HEATED WINDOWS AND
MIRRORS

Note: Make sure the engine is running
before operating the heated windows.

Heated Rear Window

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Press the button to clear the
heated rear window of thin ice
and fog. The heated rear

window turns off after a short period of
time. Press the button again to switch it
off.

Note: Do not use razor blades or other
sharp objects to clean or remove decals
from the inside of the heated rear window.
The vehicle warranty does not cover
damage caused to the heated rear window
grid lines.

Heated Exterior Mirrors

When you switch the heated rear window
on, the heated exterior mirrors turn on.

Note: Do not remove ice from the mirrors
with a scraper or adjust the mirror glass
when it is frozen in place.

Note: Do not clean the mirror housing or
glass with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum-based cleaning products.

CABIN AIR FILTER

Your vehicle is equipped with a cabin air
filter, which gives you and your passengers
the following benefits:
•

It improves your driving comfort by
reducing particle concentration.

•

It improves the interior compartment
cleanliness.

•

It protects the climate control
components from particle deposits.

You can locate the cabin air filter behind
the glove box.

Note: Make sure you have a cabin air filter
installed at all times. This prevents foreign
objects from entering the system. Running
the system without a filter in place could
result in degradation or damage to the
system.

Replace the filter at regular intervals. See
Scheduled Maintenance (page 470).

For additional cabin air filter information,
or to replace the filter, see an authorized
dealer.

REMOTE START

(If Equipped)

You can switch this feature on or off and
adjust the settings using the information
display.

The system adjusts the interior
temperature depending on your chosen
settings during remote start.

You cannot adjust the climate control
setting during remote start operation.
When you switch the ignition on, the
climate control system returns to the
previous settings. You can now make
adjustments.

You need to switch on certain
vehicle-dependent features, such as:
•

Heated seats.

•

Cooled seats.

•

Heated steering wheel.

•

Heated mirrors.

•

Heated rear window.

Automatic Settings

In hot weather, the system sets to 72°F
(22°C). The cooled seats are set to high
(if available, and AUTO is on in the
information display).

In moderate weather, the system either
heats or cools (based on previous
settings). The rear defroster, heated
mirrors and heated or cooled seats do not
turn on.

In cold weather, the system sets to 72°F
(22°C). The heated seats are set to high
(if available, and AUTO is on in the
information display). The heated rear
window and heated mirrors turn on.

SITTING IN THE CORRECT
POSITION

WARNINGS

Sitting improperly, out of position or
with the seatback reclined too far
can take weight off the seat cushion

and affect the decision of the passenger
sensing system, resulting in serious injury
or death in the event of a crash. Always sit
upright against your seat back, with your
feet on the floor.

Do not recline the seatback as this
can cause the occupant to slide
under the safety belt, resulting in

serious injury in the event of a crash.

Do not place objects higher than the
seatback to reduce the risk of serious
injury in the event of a crash or during

heavy braking.

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When you use them properly, the seat,
head restraint, safety belt and airbags will
provide optimum protection in the event
of a crash.

We recommend that you follow these
guidelines:
•

Sit in an upright position with the base
of your spine as far back as possible.

•

Do not recline the seatback more than
30 degrees.

•

Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of it is level with the top of your
head and as far forward as possible.
Make sure that you remain
comfortable.

•

Keep sufficient distance between
yourself and the steering wheel. We
recommend a minimum of 10 in
(25 cm) between your breastbone and
the airbag cover.

•

Hold the steering wheel with your arms
slightly bent.

•

Bend your legs slightly so that you can
press the pedals fully.

•

Position the shoulder strap of the
safety belt over the center of your
shoulder and position the lap strap
tightly across your hips.

Make sure that your driving position is
comfortable and that you can maintain full
control of your vehicle.

HEAD RESTRAINTS

WARNINGS

Fully adjust the head restraint before
you sit in or operate your vehicle. This
will help minimize the risk of neck

injury in the event of a crash. Do not adjust
the head restraint when your vehicle is
moving.

The head restraint is a safety device.
Whenever possible it should be
installed and properly adjusted when

the seat is occupied. Failure to adjust the
head restraint properly could reduce its
effectiveness during certain impacts.