Ford Fusion (2018 year). Manual — part 36

STARTING A GASOLINE
ENGINE

When you start the engine, the idle speed
increases. This helps to warm up the
engine. If the engine idle speed does not
slow down automatically, have your
vehicle checked by an authorized dealer.

Note: You can crank the engine for a total
of 60 seconds without the engine starting
before the starting system temporarily
disables. The 60 seconds does not have to
be all at once. For example, if you crank the
engine three times for 20 seconds each
time, without the engine starting, you
reached the 60-second time limit. A
message appears in the information display
alerting you that you exceeded the cranking
time. You cannot attempt to start the
engine for at least 15 minutes. After 15
minutes, you are limited to a 15-second
engine cranking time. You need to wait 60
minutes before you can crank the engine for
60 seconds again.

Before starting your vehicle, check the
following:
•

Make sure all occupants have fastened
their seatbelts.

•

Make sure the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.

•

Make sure the parking brake is on.

•

Make sure the transmission is in park
(P).

Starting Your Vehicle

Note: Do not touch the accelerator pedal.

Note: You must have your intelligent access
key in your vehicle to shift the transmission
out of park (P).

1.

Fully depress the brake pedal.

2. Press the push button ignition switch.

Failure to Start

The system does not function if:
•

The key frequencies are jammed.

•

The key battery has no charge.

If you are unable to start your vehicle, do
the following:

1.

Remove the key blade from the
transmitter.

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2. Remove the rubber covering (A) from

the cup holder. With the buttons facing
upward and the unlock button facing
the front of your vehicle, place the first
intelligent access key into the backup
slot (B).

3. Press the push button ignition switch.

If you cannot start the engine after three
attempts, wait 10 seconds and follow this
procedure:

1.

Apply the parking brake.

2. Fully depress the brake pedal.

3. Shift into park (P).

4. Fully press the accelerator pedal.

5. Briefly press the push button ignition

switch.

Fast Restart

The fast restart feature allows you to
restart your vehicle within 20 seconds of
switching it off, even if it does not detect
a valid passive key.

Within 20 seconds of switching the engine
off, press the brake pedal and press the
push button ignition switch. After 20
seconds, you can no longer start your
vehicle if it does not detect a valid passive
key.

Once your vehicle starts, it remains running
until you press the push button ignition
switch, even if your vehicle does not detect
a valid passive key. If you open and close
a door while your vehicle is running, the
system searches for a valid passive key.
After 20 seconds, you can no longer start
your vehicle if it does not detect a valid
passive key.

Automatic Engine Shutdown

This feature automatically shuts down
your vehicle if it has been idling for an
extended period. The ignition also turns off
to save battery power. Before your vehicle
shuts down, a message appears in the
information display showing a timer
counting down. If you do not intervene
within 30 seconds, your vehicle shuts
down. Another message appears in the
information display to inform you that your
vehicle has shut down to save fuel. Start
your vehicle as normal.

Automatic Engine Shutdown Override

Note: You cannot permanently switch off
the automatic shutdown. When you switch
it off temporarily, it turns on at the next
ignition cycle.

You can stop the shutdown, or reset the
timer, at any point before the 30-second
countdown has expired by doing any of the
following:
•

Interacting with your vehicle, for
example pressing the brake or
accelerator pedal.

•

You can temporarily switch off the
shutdown any time the ignition is on
using the information display. See
Information Displays (page 96).

•

During the countdown before
shutdown, you are prompted to press
OK or RESET (depending on your type
of information display) to temporarily
switch the feature off (for the current
ignition cycle only).

Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Stationary

Note: The ignition, all electrical circuits and
all warning lamps and indicators will be
turned off.

Note: If your vehicle is left running for 30
minutes without any interaction, it
automatically shuts down.

1.

Apply the parking brake.

2. Shift into park (P).

3. Briefly press the push button ignition

switch.

Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Moving

WARNING

Switching off the engine when the
vehicle is still moving will result in a
loss of brake and steering assistance.

The steering will not lock, but higher effort
will be required. When the ignition is
switched off, some electrical circuits,
including air bags, warning lamps and
indicators may also be off. If the ignition
was turned off accidentally, you can shift
into neutral (N) and re-start the engine.

1.

Shift into neutral and use the brakes to
bring your vehicle to a safe stop.

2. When your vehicle has stopped, shift

into park (P).

3. Apply the parking brake.

4. Press and hold the push button ignition

switch, or press it three times within
two seconds.

Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes

WARNING

If you smell exhaust fumes inside
your vehicle, have your vehicle
checked by your authorized dealer

immediately. Do not drive your vehicle if
you smell exhaust fumes. Carbon
monoxide is present in exhaust fumes.
Take precautions to avoid its dangerous
effects.

Important Ventilating Information

If you stop your vehicle and then leave the
engine idling for long periods, we
recommend that you do one of the
following:
•

Open the windows at least 1 in (3 cm).

•

Set your climate control to outside air.

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

(If

Equipped)

WARNINGS

Failure to follow engine block heater
instructions could result in property
damage or serious personal injury.

Do not use your heater with
ungrounded electrical systems or
two-pronged adapters. There is a risk

of electrical shock.

Note: The heater is most effective when
outdoor temperatures are below 0°F
(-18°C).

The heater acts as a starting aid by
warming the engine coolant. This allows
the climate control system to respond
quickly. The equipment includes a heater
element (installed in the engine block) and
a wire harness. You can connect the
system to a grounded 120-volt AC
electrical source.

We recommend that you do the following
for a safe and correct operation:
•

Use a 16-gauge outdoor extension cord
that is product certified by
Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) or
Canadian Standards Association
(CSA). This extension cord must be
suitable for use outdoors, in cold
temperatures, and be clearly marked
Suitable for Use with Outdoor
Appliances. Do not use an indoor
extension cord outdoors. This could
result in an electric shock or become a
fire hazard.

•

Use as short an extension cord as
possible.

•

Do not use multiple extension cords.

•

Make sure that when in operation, the
extension cord plug and heater cord
plug connections are free and clear of
water. This could cause an electric
shock or fire.

•

Make sure your vehicle is parked in a
clean area, clear of combustibles.

•

Make sure the heater, heater cord and
extension cord are firmly connected.

•

Check for heat anywhere in the
electrical hookup once the system has
been operating for approximately 30
minutes.

•

Make sure the heater system is
checked for proper operation before
winter.

Using the Engine Block Heater

The engine block heater plug is located in
a housing in the left fog lamp bezel. Open
the hinged, circular door and make sure
the receptacle terminals are clean and dry
prior to use. Clean them with a dry cloth if
necessary.

The heater uses 0.4 to 1.0 kilowatt-hours
of energy per hour of use. The system does
not have a thermostat. It will achieve
maximum temperature after
approximately three hours of operation. If
you use the heater longer than three hours,
this will not improve system performance
and will use unnecessary electricity.