Ford Fusion Hybrid / Fusion Energi (2018 year). Manual — part 12

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

Removable Key Blade

The intelligent access key also contains a
removable key blade that you can use to
unlock your vehicle.

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Push the release button and pull the key
blade out.

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Note: Your vehicle keys came with a
security label that provides important key
cut information. Keep the label 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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1.

Insert the key blade into the slot on the
bottom of the handle and apply
upward pressure.

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. 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 does not erase
the programmed key from your vehicle. The
transmitter should operate normally.

A message appears in the information
display when the remote control battery
is low. See Information Messages (page
106).

The remote control uses one coin-type
three-volt lithium battery CR2450 or
equivalent.

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1.

Push the release button and pull the
key blade out.

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2. Twist a thin coin under the tab hidden

behind the key blade head to remove
the battery cover.

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3. Insert a suitable tool, for example a

screwdriver, in the position shown and
carefully remove the battery.

4. Install a new battery with the + facing

upward.

5. Reinstall the battery cover and the key

blade.

Car Finder

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Press the button twice within
three seconds. The horn sounds
and the direction indicators

flash. We recommend you use this method
to locate your vehicle, rather than using
the panic alarm.

Sounding the Panic Alarm

Note: The panic alarm only operates when
the ignition is off.

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Press the button to sound the
panic alarm. Press the button
again or switch the ignition on to

turn it off.

Remote Start

(If Equipped)

WARNING

To avoid exhaust fumes, do not use
remote start if your vehicle is parked
indoors or in areas that are not well

ventilated.

Note: Do not use remote start if your fuel
level is low.

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The remote start button is on the
transmitter.

This feature allows you to start your
vehicle from the outside. The transmitter
has an extended operating range.

If your vehicle has automatic climate
control, you can configure it to operate
when you remote start your vehicle. See
Climate Control (page 119). A manual
climate control system will run at the
setting it was set to when you switched
your vehicle off.

Many states and provinces have
restrictions for the use of remote start.
Check your local and state or provincial
laws for specific requirements regarding
remote start systems.

The remote start system does not work
when any of the following conditions occur:
•

The ignition is on.

•

The anti-theft alarm triggers.

•

You switch the feature off in the
information display.

•

The hood is open.

•

The transmission is not in park (P).

•

The battery voltage is below the
minimum operating voltage.

Remote Control Feedback

An LED on the remote control provides
status feedback of remote start or stop
commands.

Status

LED

Remote start

successful

Solid green

Remote stop

successful

Solid red

Request failed or

status not received

Blinking red

Status incomplete

Blinking green

Remote Starting your Vehicle

Note: You must press each button within
three seconds of each other. Your vehicle
will not remote start if you do not follow this
sequence.

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The label on your transmitter details the
starting procedure.

To remote start your vehicle:

1.

Press the lock button to lock all the
doors.

2. Press the remote start button twice.

The exterior lamps flash twice.

The horn sounds if the system fails to start.

Note: You must press the push button
ignition switch on the instrument panel once
while applying the brake pedal before
driving your vehicle.

The power windows do not work during
remote start and the radio does not turn
on automatically.