Ford Fusion Hybrid (2014 year). Manual — part 37

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Note: The gearshift lever can only be
moved to R (Reverse) by raising the collar
below the gearshift knob up before shifting
to reverse. This is a lockout feature which
protects the transmission from accidentally
engaging R (Reverse) when intending to
select 1 (First).

If R (Reverse) is not fully engaged, press
the clutch pedal down and return the
gearshift to the neutral position. Release
the clutch pedal for a moment, then raise
the collar and shift to R (Reverse) again.

Parking Your Vehicle

WARNING

Do not park your vehicle in Neutral,
it may move unexpectedly and injure
someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set

the parking brake fully.

To park your vehicle:

1.

Apply the brake and shift into the
neutral position.

2. Fully apply the parking brake, hold the

clutch pedal down, then shift into 1
(First).

3. Turn the ignition off.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

(IF EQUIPPED)

WARNINGS

Always set the parking brake fully
and make sure the gearshift is
latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition

to the off position and remove the key
whenever you leave your vehicle.

Do not apply the brake pedal and
accelerator pedal simultaneously.
Applying both pedals simultaneously

for more than three seconds will limit
engine rpm, which may result in difficulty
maintaining speed in traffic and could lead
to serious injury.

Understanding the Positions of
Your Automatic Transmission

Putting your vehicle in gear:

1.

Fully press down the brake pedal.

2. Press and hold the button on the front

of the gearshift lever.

3. Move the gearshift lever into the

desired gear.

4. Release the button and your

transmission will remain in the selected
gear.

P

R

N

D

S

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P (Park)

This position locks the transmission and
prevents the front wheels from turning.
Come to a complete stop before putting
your vehicle into and out of P (Park)

R (Reverse)

With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the
vehicle will move backward. Always come
to a complete stop before shifting into and
out of R (Reverse).

N (Neutral)

With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the
vehicle can be started and is free to roll.
Hold the brake pedal down while in this
position.

D (Drive)

The normal driving position for the best
fuel economy. Transmission operates in
gears one through six.

S (Sport)

Moving the gearshift lever to S (Sport):

•

Provides additional grade (engine)
braking and extends lower gear
operation to enhance performance for
uphill climbs, hilly terrain or
mountainous areas. This will increase
engine RPM during engine braking.

•

Provides additional lower gear
operation through the automatic
transmission shift strategy.

•

Gears are selected more quickly and
at higher engine speeds.

SelectShift Automatic™
Transmission

(If Equipped)

Your SelectShift automatic transmission
gives you the ability to manually change
gears if you'd like. To use SelectShift, move
the gearshift lever into S (Sport).

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If equipped with the toggle on the gearshift
lever:

•

Press the (+) button to upshift.

•

Press the (-) button to downshift.

If equipped with steering wheel paddles:

•

Pull the right paddle (+) to upshift.

•

Pull the left paddle (–) to downshift.

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Note: After you have assumed manual
control with SelectShift your vehicle will
remain in this mode until you return the
gearshift lever from S (Sport), back to D
(Drive).

Upshift to the recommended shift speeds
according to the following chart:

Upshifts when accelerating (recom-

mended for best fuel economy)

Shift from:

15 mph (24 km/h)

1 - 2

25 mph (40 km/h)

2 - 3

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Upshifts when accelerating (recom-

mended for best fuel economy)

40 mph (64 km/h)

3 - 4

45 mph (72 km/h)

4 - 5

50 mph (80 km/h)

5 - 6

The instrument cluster will display the
selected gear that you are currently in.

SelectShift will automatically make some
shifts for you in the event that your engine
speed is running at too high, or to low an
RPM.

Note: Engine damage may occur if
excessive engine revving is held without
shifting.

Brake-Shift Interlock

WARNINGS

Do not drive your vehicle until you
verify that the brake lamps are
working.

When doing this procedure, you will
be taking the vehicle out of park
which means the vehicle can roll

freely. To avoid unwanted vehicle
movement, always fully set the parking
brake prior to doing this procedure. Use
wheel chocks if appropriate.

If the parking brake is fully released,
but the brake warning lamp remains
illuminated, the brakes may not be

working properly. See your authorized
dealer.

Note: See your authorized dealer as soon
as possible if this procedure is used.

Note: For some markets this feature will be
disabled.

Use the brake shift interlock lever to move
the gearshift lever from the park position
in the event of an electrical malfunction or
if your vehicle has a dead battery.

Apply the parking brake and turn the
ignition off before performing this
procedure.

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1.

Remove the side panel on the right side
of the gearshift lever.

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2. Locate the access hole.

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3. Insert the screwdriver (or similar tool)

into the access hole and press the lever
foreword while pulling the gearshift
lever out of the P (Park) position and
into the N (Neutral) position.

4. Remove the tool and reinstall the

panel.

5. Start the vehicle and release the

parking brake.

Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning

This feature is designed to increase
durability and provide consistent shift feel
over the life of the vehicle. A new vehicle
or transmission may have firm and/or soft
shifts. This operation is considered normal
and will not affect function or durability of
the transmission. Over time, the adaptive
learning process will fully update
transmission operation. Additionally,
whenever the battery is disconnected or a
new battery installed, the strategy must
be relearned.

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud
or Snow

Note: Do not rock the vehicle if the engine
is not at normal operating temperature or
damage to the transmission may occur.

Note: Do not rock the vehicle for more than
a minute or damage to the transmission and
tires may occur, or the engine may overheat.

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow,
it may be rocked out by shifting between
forward and reverse gears, stopping
between shifts in a steady pattern. Press
lightly on the accelerator in each gear.

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