Ford Fusion Hybrid (2014 year). Manual — part 10

The fact that the safety belt pretensioners
or front airbags did not activate for both
front seat occupants in a crash does not
mean that something is wrong with the
system. Rather, it means the restraints
control module determined the accident
conditions (crash severity, belt usage)
were not appropriate to activate these
safety devices.

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The design of the front airbags is to
activate only in frontal and near-frontal
crashes (not rollovers, side impacts or
rear impacts) unless the crash causes
sufficient frontal deceleration.

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The safety belt pretensioners and
optional rear inflatable safety belts are
designed to activate in frontal,
near-frontal and side crashes.

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The knee airbag(s) may deploy based
on crash severity and occupant
conditions.

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The design of the side airbags and side
curtain airbags is to inflate in certain
side impact crashes. Side airbags and
side curtain airbags may activate in
other types of crashes if the vehicle
experiences sufficient sideways motion
or deformation.

AIRBAG DISPOSAL

Contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible. Airbags must be disposed of by
qualified personnel.

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Supplementary Restraints System

GENERAL INFORMATION ON
RADIO FREQUENCIES

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with Industry Canada
license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Note: Changes or modifications not
expressively approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment.
The term IC before the radio certification
number only signifies that Industry Canada
technical specifications were met.

The typical operating range for your
transmitter is approximately 33 feet (10
meters). Vehicles with the remote start
feature will have a greater range. One of
the following could cause a decrease in
operating range:

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weather conditions

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nearby radio towers

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structures around the vehicle

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other vehicles parked next to your
vehicle

The radio frequency used by your remote
control can also be used by other short
distance radio transmissions, for example
amateur radios, medical equipment,
wireless headphones, remote controls and
alarm systems. If the frequencies are
jammed, you will not be able to use your
remote control. You can lock and unlock
the doors with the key.

Note: Make sure to lock your vehicle before
leaving it unattended.

Note: If you are in range, the remote control
will operate if you press any button
unintentionally.

Intelligent Access

(If Equipped)

The system uses a radio frequency signal
to communicate with your vehicle and
authorize your vehicle to unlock when one
of the following conditions are met:

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You touch the inside of the front
exterior door handle.

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You press the luggage compartment
button.

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You press a button on the transmitter.

If excessive radio frequency interference
is present in the area or if the transmitter
battery is low, you may need to
mechanically unlock your door. You can
use the mechanical key blade in your
intelligent access key to open the driver
door in this situation. See Remote
Control (page 44).

REMOTE CONTROL

Integrated Keyhead Transmitters

(If Equipped)

Use the key blade to start your vehicle and
unlock or lock the driver door from outside
your vehicle. The transmitter portion
functions as the remote control.

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Press the button to release the key. Press
and hold the button to fold the key back
in when not in use.

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Keys and Remote Controls

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Note: Your vehicle’s keys came with a
security tag that provides important vehicle
key cut information. Keep the tag in a safe
place for future reference.

Intelligent Access Key

(If Equipped)

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Your intelligent access keys operate the
power locks and the remote start system.
The key must be in your vehicle to activate
the push-button start system.

Removable Key Blade

The intelligent access key also contains a
removable mechanical key blade that you
can use to unlock the driver door.

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Slide the release on the back of the remote
control and pivot the cover off to access
the key blade.

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Note: Your vehicle’s backup keys came with
a security tag that provides important
vehicle key cut information. Keep the tag in
a safe place for future reference.

Using the Key Blade

The key cylinder is under a cap on the driver
door handle.

To remove the cap:

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Keys and Remote Controls

1.

Insert the key blade into the slot on the
bottom of the handle and press up.

2. While maintaining upward pressure,

move the cap rearward to release it.
Gently remove the key while doing so.

To install the cap:

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1.

Place the cap just forward of the key
cylinder.

2. While applying pressure to the cap,

move it forward until it is in place. You
may hear a snap as it engages.

Make sure you have properly installed the
cap by trying to move it rearward.

Replacing the Battery

Note: Refer to local regulations when
disposing of transmitter batteries.

Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals or on the back surface of
the circuit board.

Note: Replacing the battery will not delete
the transmitter from the vehicle. The
transmitter should operate normally.

A message will appear in the information
display when the remote control battery
is low. See Information Messages (page
93).

Integrated Keyhead Transmitter

The remote control uses one coin-type
three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or
equivalent.

Press the button to release the key before
beginning the procedure.

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1.

Insert a screwdriver in the position
shown and gently push the clip.

2. Press the clip down to release the

battery cover.

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3. Carefully remove the cover.

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Keys and Remote Controls