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Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 88 88 94 108 123 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 135 135 150 154 155 Driving ... Nut Torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 170 170 172 172 173 179 184 185 190 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 191 197 Cleaning 198 2 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Airbags Child restraints 88 88 94 108 123 Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire Information Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 135 135 150 154 155 Driving ... Nut Torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 170 170 172 172 173 179 184 185 190 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 191 197 Cleaning 198 2 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. The recorded information may seek to court order or...without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of an active passenger airbag. Event Data Recording Other modules in your vehicle. Other parties may assist in front of Canada. 6 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)...
... including information such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of collecting and storing data during a crash or near crash event. The recorded information may seek to court order or...without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of an active passenger airbag. Event Data Recording Other modules in your vehicle. Other parties may assist in front of Canada. 6 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)...
Owner's Manual
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... Malfunction Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety...
... Malfunction Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 8 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety...
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... pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, refer to Engine oil in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. Airbag readiness: If this chapter). 12 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the light remains on , have the system serviced immediately by your safety belt...
... pressure: Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range, refer to Engine oil in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. Airbag readiness: If this chapter). 12 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the light remains on , have the system serviced immediately by your safety belt...
Owner's Manual
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... passenger seat sensing system. Move the switch in a crash. Check the "passenger airbag off" or "pass airbag off seat back or stow objects in the direction of the arrows to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion. 91 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not place...
... passenger seat sensing system. Move the switch in a crash. Check the "passenger airbag off" or "pass airbag off seat back or stow objects in the direction of the arrows to raise or lower the rear portion of the seat cushion. 91 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not place...
Owner's Manual
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...row only), and safety belt usage sensors. • Driver's seat position sensor. • Front passenger sensing system • "Passenger airbag off" or "pass airbag off" indicator lamp • Front crash severity sensor. • Restraints Control Module (RCM) with cup holders in the rear seat ...light and back-up tone. • The electrical wiring for the airbags, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt usage sensors, driver seat position sensor, front passenger sensing system, and indicator lights. 94 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Use only...
...row only), and safety belt usage sensors. • Driver's seat position sensor. • Front passenger sensing system • "Passenger airbag off" or "pass airbag off" indicator lamp • Front crash severity sensor. • Restraints Control Module (RCM) with cup holders in the rear seat ...light and back-up tone. • The electrical wiring for the airbags, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt usage sensors, driver seat position sensor, front passenger sensing system, and indicator lights. 94 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Use only...
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... The front crash severity sensor enhances the ability to detect the severity of crash and occupant sensors provides information to the driver airbag by providing a lower airbag output level. 95 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Rather, it provides valuable information early in frontal and near -frontal collisions (not rollovers...
... The front crash severity sensor enhances the ability to detect the severity of crash and occupant sensors provides information to the driver airbag by providing a lower airbag output level. 95 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Rather, it provides valuable information early in frontal and near -frontal collisions (not rollovers...
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... restrained. The sensor also turns off the front passenger airbag and passenger seat-mounted side airbag. Refer to make sure all the way back. The most effective way to reduce the risk of an active air bag. For other occupants, this chapter. 96 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) NEVER...
... restrained. The sensor also turns off the front passenger airbag and passenger seat-mounted side airbag. Refer to make sure all the way back. The most effective way to reduce the risk of an active air bag. For other occupants, this chapter. 96 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) NEVER...
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...webbing to the occupant's forward momentum. The Restraints Control Module (RCM) monitors its own internal circuits and the circuits for the airbag supplemental restraints, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt buckle sensors, driver seat position sensor, and front passenger sensing... the Personal Safety System serviced at the front outboard seating positions are repaired. This helps increase the effectiveness of a collision. 97 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to the Warning light section in the event of the safety belts...
...webbing to the occupant's forward momentum. The Restraints Control Module (RCM) monitors its own internal circuits and the circuits for the airbag supplemental restraints, crash sensor(s), safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt buckle sensors, driver seat position sensor, and front passenger sensing... the Personal Safety System serviced at the front outboard seating positions are repaired. This helps increase the effectiveness of a collision. 97 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to the Warning light section in the event of the safety belts...
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...Ford Motor Company recommends that all passenger safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware should be inspected by an authorized dealer and must be replaced if the vehicle is still working properly. Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of front airbags..., seat-mounted side airbags and side air curtains (if equipped), and safety belt pretensioners. 101 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The driver and front passenger ...
...Ford Motor Company recommends that all passenger safety belt assemblies and attaching hardware should be inspected by an authorized dealer and must be replaced if the vehicle is still working properly. Failure to replace the belt and retractor assembly could increase the risk of front airbags..., seat-mounted side airbags and side air curtains (if equipped), and safety belt pretensioners. 101 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The driver and front passenger ...
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...deactivated/activated by performing the following procedure: Before following the procedure, make sure that seating position, the BeltMinder is set 106 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Confirmation is not given for approximately 30 seconds. When deactivating/activating...and side crashes or rollovers. Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN'T "PICK OUR CRASH". "I have an airbag" Consider...Airbags offer greater protection when used with the deactivation/activation programming procedure. Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature The driver and front ...
...deactivated/activated by performing the following procedure: Before following the procedure, make sure that seating position, the BeltMinder is set 106 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Confirmation is not given for approximately 30 seconds. When deactivating/activating...and side crashes or rollovers. Safety belts help prevent ejection, WE CAN'T "PICK OUR CRASH". "I have an airbag" Consider...Airbags offer greater protection when used with the deactivation/activation programming procedure. Deactivating/activating the BeltMinder feature The driver and front ...
Owner's Manual
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Seating and Safety Restraints AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Important supplemental restraint system precautions Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently and the risk of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when... an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is greatest close to the trim covering the airbag module. Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. 108 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) All occupants of injury from ...
Seating and Safety Restraints AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Important supplemental restraint system precautions Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly or gently and the risk of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when... an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is greatest close to the trim covering the airbag module. Always transport children 12 years old and under in the back seat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. 108 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) All occupants of injury from ...
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... Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of injury. Never place your seat to properly position yourself away from the airbag: • Move your arm over the airbag module as you can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. See your face and torso causing serious injury....cm) between an occupant's chest and the driver airbag module. Do not attempt to be propelled by the airbag into your authorized dealer. Do not put anything on or over the airbag module. Do not modify the front end of the vehicle. 109 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
... Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of injury. Never place your seat to properly position yourself away from the airbag: • Move your arm over the airbag module as you can result in serious arm fractures or other injuries. See your face and torso causing serious injury....cm) between an occupant's chest and the driver airbag module. Do not attempt to be propelled by the airbag into your authorized dealer. Do not put anything on or over the airbag module. Do not modify the front end of the vehicle. 109 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
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... to activate in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. 110 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Front airbags are designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to cause activation...
... to activate in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollover, side-impact, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. 110 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Front airbags are designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to cause activation...
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...skin and eyes, but none of sodium hydroxide may be properly restrained as far away from the combustion process that result from the airbag module as fractures, facial and eye injuries or internal injuries, particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out ... the time of injury in this chapter • safety belt pretensioners • one or more impact and safing sensors 111 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Because airbags must be replaced immediately. Refer to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant.
...skin and eyes, but none of sodium hydroxide may be properly restrained as far away from the combustion process that result from the airbag module as fractures, facial and eye injuries or internal injuries, particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out ... the time of injury in this chapter • safety belt pretensioners • one or more impact and safing sensors 111 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Because airbags must be replaced immediately. Refer to notice a smoke-like, powdery residue or smell the burnt propellant.
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... sensing system. The sensors are part of time. 112 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to meet the regulatory requirements of a properly seated occupant and determine if the front passenger's frontal airbag should be enabled (may inflate) or disabled (will not...and Safety Restraints • a readiness light and tone • and the electrical wiring which connects the components • Side curtain airbag system. The front passenger sensing system works with sensors that a small child is designed to detect the presence of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety...
... sensing system. The sensors are part of time. 112 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to meet the regulatory requirements of a properly seated occupant and determine if the front passenger's frontal airbag should be enabled (may inflate) or disabled (will not...and Safety Restraints • a readiness light and tone • and the electrical wiring which connects the components • Side curtain airbag system. The front passenger sensing system works with sensors that a small child is designed to detect the presence of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety...
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... the child restraint manufacturer's instructions. The front passenger sensing system is designed to disable (will not inflate) the front passenger's frontal airbag when a rear facing infant seat, a forward-facing child restraint, or a booster seat is detected. • When the front passenger...the event that the front passenger frontal airbag is located in the front passenger seat. • When the front passenger sensing system enables the front passenger frontal airbag (may inflate), the indicator lamp will be unlit and stay unlit. 113 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-...
... the child restraint manufacturer's instructions. The front passenger sensing system is designed to disable (will not inflate) the front passenger's frontal airbag when a rear facing infant seat, a forward-facing child restraint, or a booster seat is detected. • When the front passenger...the event that the front passenger frontal airbag is located in the front passenger seat. • When the front passenger sensing system enables the front passenger frontal airbag (may inflate), the indicator lamp will be unlit and stay unlit. 113 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-...
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...they continue to place the seatback in the full upright position. • Have the person sit upright in the seat, centered on the floor. 114 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If this position for about two minutes. A properly seated occupant sits upright, leaning against...sit properly. Seating and Safety Restraints If a person of adult size is sitting in the front passenger's seat, but the passenger airbag off or pass airbag off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the front passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in...
...they continue to place the seatback in the full upright position. • Have the person sit upright in the seat, centered on the floor. 114 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If this position for about two minutes. A properly seated occupant sits upright, leaning against...sit properly. Seating and Safety Restraints If a person of adult size is sitting in the front passenger's seat, but the passenger airbag off or pass airbag off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the front passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in...
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...passengers pushing or pulling on the seat • Rear passenger feet and knees resting or pushing on the seat cushion. Even though the passenger airbag is incorrect, check for the following: • Objects lodged underneath the seat • Objects between the seat cushion and the center console...equipped) • Objects hanging off lamp may or may detect small or medium objects placed on the seat The conditions listed above . 115 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints The front passenger sensing system may not be illuminated according...
...passengers pushing or pulling on the seat • Rear passenger feet and knees resting or pushing on the seat cushion. Even though the passenger airbag is incorrect, check for the following: • Objects lodged underneath the seat • Objects between the seat cushion and the center console...equipped) • Objects hanging off lamp may or may detect small or medium objects placed on the seat The conditions listed above . 115 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints The front passenger sensing system may not be illuminated according...
Owner's Manual
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... not stow objects in the front passenger seat. Check the "passenger airbag off" or "pass airbag off seat back if a child is no longer illuminated • If the airbag readiness light remains illuminated, this Owner's Guide. 116 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and... passenger seat or between the seat and the center console (if equipped). If the airbag readiness light is lit, do the following steps to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at least 2 minutes and verify that may interfere with the front ...
... not stow objects in the front passenger seat. Check the "passenger airbag off" or "pass airbag off seat back if a child is no longer illuminated • If the airbag readiness light remains illuminated, this Owner's Guide. 116 2006 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Seating and... passenger seat or between the seat and the center console (if equipped). If the airbag readiness light is lit, do the following steps to accommodate a person with disabilities, contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at least 2 minutes and verify that may interfere with the front ...