Ford Fusion Hybrid / Fusion Energi (2018 year). Manual — part 42

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4. Close the charge port door by pressing

the indentation on the charge port
door. Continue pressing the indentation
while the door rotates
counterclockwise and closes.

HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CUT-
OFF SWITCH

The high-voltage shut off operation shuts
off power from the high-voltage battery
after a collision, or if your vehicle receives
a substantial physical jolt.

1.

Press the START/STOP button to
turn ignition off.

2. Press the brake pedal and press the

START/STOP button.

3. If your vehicle is not powered after this

sequence, repeat steps 1 and 2 up to
two more times.

Note: During this process, your vehicle will
detect if the electrical system is safe and
reactivate. Once your vehicle determines
the electrical system safe, you can start your
vehicle as you would normally by either
turning the ignition key or by pressing the
brake in combination with the
START/STOP button.

Note: In the event your vehicle does not
reactivate after the third key cycle, contact
an authorized dealer.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

WARNINGS

Always fully apply the parking brake
and make sure you shift into park (P).
Failure to follow this instruction

could result in personal injury or death.

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

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

Note: You may not be able to shift out of
park (P) unless the intelligent access key is
inside your vehicle.

Understanding the Shift Positions
of Your Automatic Transmission

Putting your vehicle in or out of gear:

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1.

Fully press down on the brake pedal.

2. Move the transmission selector to the

desired gear.

3. When you are finished driving, come to

a complete stop.

4. Move the transmission selector to park

(P).

Park (P)

With the transmission selector in park (P),
your vehicle locks the transmission and
prevents the wheels from turning. Always
come to a complete stop before putting
your vehicle into and out of park (P). An
audible chime sounds once you select park
(P).

When the ignition is turned off, your vehicle
will automatically shift into park (P). If the
ignition is turned off while the vehicle is
moving, it will first shift into neutral (N)
until a slow enough speed is reached. Your
vehicle will then shift into park (P)
automatically.

Automatic Return to Park

Note: This feature will not operate when
your vehicle is in Stay in Neutral mode or
neutral tow.

Your vehicle has a feature that will
automatically shift your vehicle into park
(P) when any of the following conditions
occur:
•

You turn the vehicle off.

•

You open the driver's door with your
safety belt unlatched.

•

Your safety belt is unlatched while the
driver's door is open.

If you turn your vehicle off while moving,
your vehicle first shifts into neutral (N) until
it slows down enough to shift into park (P)
automatically.

Note: If you have waited an extended
period of time (2-15 minutes) before starting
your vehicle, unlatching your safety belt will
cause this feature to activate, even with the
driver's door closed.

Note: This feature may not work properly
if the door ajar switch is malfunctioning. If
your door ajar indicator does not illuminate
when you open the driver’s door or the
indicator illuminates with the driver’s door
closed, see your authorized dealer.

Reverse (R)

With the transmission selector in reverse
(R), your vehicle moves backward. Always
come to a complete stop before shifting
into and out of reverse (R).

Neutral (N)

With the transmission selector in neutral
(N), your vehicle can be started and is free
to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in
this position.

Stay in Neutral Mode

Note: Always put your vehicle in Stay in
Neutral mode when entering an automatic
car wash. Failure to do this could result in
vehicle damage not covered by warranty.

Stay in Neutral mode allows your vehicle
to stay in neutral when you exit your
vehicle. Your vehicle must be stationary to
enter this mode.

To enter Stay in Neutral mode:
•

Move the transmission selector to
neutral (N).

•

A message will appear in your
information display screen prompting
you to press the low (L) button.

•

Press the low (L) button again to enter
Stay in Neutral mode.

To exit Stay in Neutral mode, select a gear
other than low (L).

A message will appear in your information
display screen when your vehicle has
entered Stay in Neutral mode.

Drive (D)

Drive (D) is the normal driving position for
the best fuel economy.

Grade Assist

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Press the grade assist button to
activate grade assist. The grade
assist lamp will appear in the

instrument cluster. Press the button again
to switch it off.

Grade assist:
•

Provides additional grade braking with
a combination of engine motoring and
high-voltage battery charging to help
maintain vehicle speed when
descending a grade.

•

As your vehicle determines the amount
of engine motoring and high-voltage
battery charging, you may notice the
engine speed increasing and
decreasing to help maintain your
vehicle speed when descending a
grade.

•

The grade assist lamp in the instrument
cluster is illuminated.

Low (L)

•

Provides maximum engine braking.

•

The transmission may be shifted into
low (L) at any vehicle speed.

•

Is not intended for use under extended
or normal driving conditions and results
in lower fuel economy.

Brake-Shift Interlock Override

WARNINGS

When doing this procedure, you need
to take the transmission out of park
(P) which means your vehicle can

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

WARNINGS

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

working properly. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.

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

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

Note: For some markets this feature is
disabled.

Note: This feature will only function if your
12-volt battery has power. If vehicle battery
voltage is not sufficient, an external 12-volt
power source (for example, jumper cables,
battery charger or jump pack) may be
required to function the interlock override
switch.

Use the brake-shift interlock override to
move your transmission from the park
position in the event of an electrical
malfunction. If your vehicle has a dead
battery, an external power source will be
required.

1.

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

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2. Locate your brake-shift interlock

access slot. The slot is located in your
center console storage bin. The access
slot does not have a label.

Note: Make sure that you correctly identify
the access hole as not to damage the media
hub.

3. Using a tool, press and hold the brake

shift interlock switch. The transmission
selector indicator flashes for three
seconds when your vehicle is in
override mode.

4. While the transmission selector

indicator is still flashing, release the
override switch to shift from park (P)
to neutral (N).

5. Your vehicle will remain in Stay in

Neutral mode for wrecker towing
purposes or can be shifted to the
desired gear and driven (if possible).

6. Release the parking brake.

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.