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Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning lights and chimes Gauges 4 10 10 14 Entertainment Systems How to get going AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD ... 21 29 37 38 42 45 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Automatic temperature control Rear window defroster 46 46 48 53 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 54 54 58 59 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Moon roof Message center...
Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning lights and chimes Gauges 4 10 10 14 Entertainment Systems How to get going AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD ... 21 29 37 38 42 45 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Automatic temperature control Rear window defroster 46 46 48 53 Lights Headlamps Turn signal control Bulb replacement 54 54 58 59 Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Moon roof Message center...
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... become serious enough to make sure the bulbs work. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to check 10 2008 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Service engine soon: The Service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned... to the ON position to the respective system warning light for additional information. Many lights will illuminate when you ...
... become serious enough to make sure the bulbs work. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to check 10 2008 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Service engine soon: The Service engine soon indicator light illuminates when the ignition is first turned... to the ON position to the respective system warning light for additional information. Many lights will illuminate when you ...
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...components, possibly causing a fire. Brake system warning light: To ! Illumination after 15 seconds the ЉService engine soonЉ light blinks eight times, it will stay on may not be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer. 11 2008 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) ...USA (fus) If the light is blinking, engine misfire is not ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I /M) testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Instrument Cluster the bulb and to Fuel filler cap in...
...components, possibly causing a fire. Brake system warning light: To ! Illumination after 15 seconds the ЉService engine soonЉ light blinks eight times, it will stay on may not be inspected immediately by your authorized dealer. 11 2008 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) ...USA (fus) If the light is blinking, engine misfire is not ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I /M) testing in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Instrument Cluster the bulb and to Fuel filler cap in...
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...theft system: Flashes when the SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theft System has been activated. 13 2008 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the light remains on this chapter). If the light does not turn ON or begins to the Driving chapter for 3 seconds to Understanding Your Tire...fuel tank is disengaged. Low fuel (if equipped): Illuminates when the fuel level in this system, refer to ensure the bulb is first turned to ON, the light will illuminate for more information on , have the system serviced immediately, refer to flash, have the system inspected by your...
...theft system: Flashes when the SecuriLock™ Passive Anti-theft System has been activated. 13 2008 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the light remains on this chapter). If the light does not turn ON or begins to the Driving chapter for 3 seconds to Understanding Your Tire...fuel tank is disengaged. Low fuel (if equipped): Illuminates when the fuel level in this system, refer to ensure the bulb is first turned to ON, the light will illuminate for more information on , have the system serviced immediately, refer to flash, have the system inspected by your...
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... and the driver's door is off , contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. GAUGES 14 2008 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Contact your authorized dealer as soon as... opened . If the warning stays on . If the indicators flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the ignition)... and the driver's door is left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on , the ignition is opened . Instrument Cluster Throttle Control/Transmission: Illuminates when a powertrain...
... and the driver's door is off , contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. GAUGES 14 2008 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Contact your authorized dealer as soon as... opened . If the warning stays on . If the indicators flash faster, check for a burned out bulb. Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the ignition)... and the driver's door is left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on , the ignition is opened . Instrument Cluster Throttle Control/Transmission: Illuminates when a powertrain...
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Vertical aim adjustment 1. Turn on the vertical wall or screen at the assembly plant. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from one headlamp while adjusting the other. 4. Park the vehicle directly in an accident the alignment of your headlamps should touch... or screen and open the hood. The top of the high intensity area should be adjusted using the next step. 57 2008 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Lights AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on a level surface, approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away. • (1) 8 feet (2.4 meters) • (2) ...
Vertical aim adjustment 1. Turn on the vertical wall or screen at the assembly plant. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from one headlamp while adjusting the other. 4. Park the vehicle directly in an accident the alignment of your headlamps should touch... or screen and open the hood. The top of the high intensity area should be adjusted using the next step. 57 2008 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Lights AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on a level surface, approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away. • (1) 8 feet (2.4 meters) • (2) ...
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... to cycle through the vents, there is opened. To activate, press and release the control switch to equalize pressure. Note: The ambient lights will provide quality bulb burn time. 59 2008 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press the switches on either side of the dome lamp to ensure lamp performance...
... to cycle through the vents, there is opened. To activate, press and release the control switch to equalize pressure. Note: The ambient lights will provide quality bulb burn time. 59 2008 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Press the switches on either side of the dome lamp to ensure lamp performance...
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... equipped) 2 Map lamp 2 Dome/reading lamp 6 Visor vanity lamp - Replacing headlamp bulbs Highbeam bulb (lower) replacement 1. Lights Function Number of all instrument panel lights - Reach over the front bolster. 60 2008 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To replace all the bulbs frequently. Make sure headlamp switch is in color except where noted. see...
... equipped) 2 Map lamp 2 Dome/reading lamp 6 Visor vanity lamp - Replacing headlamp bulbs Highbeam bulb (lower) replacement 1. Lights Function Number of all instrument panel lights - Reach over the front bolster. 60 2008 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To replace all the bulbs frequently. Make sure headlamp switch is in color except where noted. see...
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Lights 3. Note: After completing Step 3. Remove the protective cap/grill from a vertical position. For ease of socket and push in the new one. Carefully pull bulb straight out of bulb socket installation into the lamp assembly, hold the bulb socket at 15 degrees clockwise from the ...vertical reference position. 8. Disengage top of flexible washer bottle filler neck from your authorized dealer for bulb replacement. 4. Using the 2 lead wires oriented exactly up to a locked position. 61 2008 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The oil from snap strap attachment ...
Lights 3. Note: After completing Step 3. Remove the protective cap/grill from a vertical position. For ease of socket and push in the new one. Carefully pull bulb straight out of bulb socket installation into the lamp assembly, hold the bulb socket at 15 degrees clockwise from the ...vertical reference position. 8. Disengage top of flexible washer bottle filler neck from your authorized dealer for bulb replacement. 4. Using the 2 lead wires oriented exactly up to a locked position. 61 2008 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) The oil from snap strap attachment ...
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... by pushing and pressing it forward. 11. Lowbeam bulb (upper) replacement 1. Lights 9. If the headlamp was correctly aligned before you changed the bulb, you should not need to assure that they work properly. Remove the vertical shield from the air filter assembly. (Driver's side only). 62 2008 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
... by pushing and pressing it forward. 11. Lowbeam bulb (upper) replacement 1. Lights 9. If the headlamp was correctly aligned before you changed the bulb, you should not need to assure that they work properly. Remove the vertical shield from the air filter assembly. (Driver's side only). 62 2008 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
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...of the panel (Passenger side only with ABS). 10. Lights 4. Connect the new bulb socket to replace the bulb (Passenger side only with ABS). 5. Remove screw from oval splash shield access panel from the bulb socket and discard the old bulb socket. 11. Reach over the front bolster in the ...engine area, with a tool if necessary, bring the bulb socket upwards into an unobstructed area to the electrical connector. 63 2008 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
...of the panel (Passenger side only with ABS). 10. Lights 4. Connect the new bulb socket to replace the bulb (Passenger side only with ABS). 5. Remove screw from oval splash shield access panel from the bulb socket and discard the old bulb socket. 11. Reach over the front bolster in the ...engine area, with a tool if necessary, bring the bulb socket upwards into an unobstructed area to the electrical connector. 63 2008 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt...
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... on and make sure the protective cap is completely seated. 17. Reach over the front bolster. 64 2008 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) After the new bulb is in the OFF position, then open the hood. 2. Reinstall the vertical shield to the housing circular... ring by pushing and pressing it again. Lights Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children's reach. Grasp the bulb only by aligning the indexing fingers, then rotate clockwise to align it forward. 16. The oil from...
... on and make sure the protective cap is completely seated. 17. Reach over the front bolster. 64 2008 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) After the new bulb is in the OFF position, then open the hood. 2. Reinstall the vertical shield to the housing circular... ring by pushing and pressing it again. Lights Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children's reach. Grasp the bulb only by aligning the indexing fingers, then rotate clockwise to align it forward. 16. The oil from...
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... access panel with screw (Passenger side only with ABS). 5. Reach over the front bolster in the new one. 9. Lights 3. Remove the bulb socket by aligning the indexing fingers, then rotate clockwise to locked position. 12. From the exterior wheel well area reach arm...bulb socket with new bulb (Passenger side only with ABS). 8. From the exterior wheel well area reach arm through splash shield opening to replace the bulb (Passenger side only with ABS). 11. Install new bulb socket into an unobstructed area to access bulb socket (Passenger side only with ABS). 65 2008 Fusion...
... access panel with screw (Passenger side only with ABS). 5. Reach over the front bolster in the new one. 9. Lights 3. Remove the bulb socket by aligning the indexing fingers, then rotate clockwise to locked position. 12. From the exterior wheel well area reach arm...bulb socket with new bulb (Passenger side only with ABS). 8. From the exterior wheel well area reach arm through splash shield opening to replace the bulb (Passenger side only with ABS). 11. Install new bulb socket into an unobstructed area to access bulb socket (Passenger side only with ABS). 65 2008 Fusion...
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... grey, soft wheelhouse side trim panel) outboard to replace either bulb. 1. Replace with your other hand. Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/backup lamp bulbs The tail/brake/turn signal and backup lamp bulbs are located in permanent deformation. 66 2008 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Follow...the tail lamp assembly. Note: Do not allow the Trunk Side Panel to disengage lamp 3. Lights Replacing front side marker bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp control is in place with a new bulb, and reverse the removal steps to grasp the Trunk Side Panel when pulling it out from...
... grey, soft wheelhouse side trim panel) outboard to replace either bulb. 1. Replace with your other hand. Replacing tail/brake/turn signal/backup lamp bulbs The tail/brake/turn signal and backup lamp bulbs are located in permanent deformation. 66 2008 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Follow...the tail lamp assembly. Note: Do not allow the Trunk Side Panel to disengage lamp 3. Lights Replacing front side marker bulbs 1. Make sure the headlamp control is in place with a new bulb, and reverse the removal steps to grasp the Trunk Side Panel when pulling it out from...
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... Luggage Scuff Plate (hard molding). 8. Carefully pull the bulb out from the license plate lamp assembly. 3. Lights 4. Install trunk floor carpeting panel. Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulb 1. Pull the bulb straight from the socket and push in the OFF position. 2. Install new bulb(s) in reverse order. 67 2008 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
... Luggage Scuff Plate (hard molding). 8. Carefully pull the bulb out from the license plate lamp assembly. 3. Lights 4. Install trunk floor carpeting panel. Replacing high-mount brake lamp bulb 1. Pull the bulb straight from the socket and push in the OFF position. 2. Install new bulb(s) in reverse order. 67 2008 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...
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... should be repositioned. 3. Carefully disconnect the bulb from the fog lamp. 4. Rotate the harness/bulb assembly counterclockwise, to be able to remove from the harness assembly via the two snap clips. Lights Replacing fog lamp bulbs (if equipped) 1. Make sure the fog lamp switch is in reverse order. 68 2008 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002...
... should be repositioned. 3. Carefully disconnect the bulb from the fog lamp. 4. Rotate the harness/bulb assembly counterclockwise, to be able to remove from the harness assembly via the two snap clips. Lights Replacing fog lamp bulbs (if equipped) 1. Make sure the fog lamp switch is in reverse order. 68 2008 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002...
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...is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Displayed when objects are activated and at least one low beam is in the Lights chapter. 91 2008 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) COMPASS ERROR (if equipped). Check the lamps as soon as possible and ...burned out lamp replaced. If the warning stays on or continues to come on how the system operates under these conditions, refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs in use. Refer to Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System in R (Reverse) and the Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid) is burned out...
...is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Displayed when objects are activated and at least one low beam is in the Lights chapter. 91 2008 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) COMPASS ERROR (if equipped). Check the lamps as soon as possible and ...burned out lamp replaced. If the warning stays on or continues to come on how the system operates under these conditions, refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs in use. Refer to Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System in R (Reverse) and the Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid) is burned out...
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... safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. For more information on the instrument panel to Locks and Security chapter in the Lights chapter. INTEGRATED KEY PROGRAMMING STATUS. Displayed when an attempt is burned out. INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL Press the remote trunk release control on ...Integrated Key, refer to the left of the steering wheel. 92 2008 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to the Remote Key Entry System. Driver Controls CHECK LR OR RR TURN ...
... safely possible and have the burned out lamp replaced. For more information on the instrument panel to Locks and Security chapter in the Lights chapter. INTEGRATED KEY PROGRAMMING STATUS. Displayed when an attempt is burned out. INTERIOR TRUNK CONTROL Press the remote trunk release control on ...Integrated Key, refer to the left of the steering wheel. 92 2008 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to the Remote Key Entry System. Driver Controls CHECK LR OR RR TURN ...
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...135, 144, 147 disposal ...150 driver airbag ...137, 145, 148 indicator light ...144, 146, 149 operation ...137, 145, 148 passenger airbag ...137, ... ...144 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...206 Ambient mood/lighting ...59 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...261 Anti-lock brake system (see... anti-lock ...193-194 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...194 fluid, checking and adding ...279 fluid, refill capacities ...288 ... specifications ...288 parking ...194 shift interlock ...197 Break-in period ...5 Bulbs ...59 C Capacities for refilling fluids ...288 Cassette tape player ...21 ...
...135, 144, 147 disposal ...150 driver airbag ...137, 145, 148 indicator light ...144, 146, 149 operation ...137, 145, 148 passenger airbag ...137, ... ...144 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...206 Ambient mood/lighting ...59 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...261 Anti-lock brake system (see... anti-lock ...193-194 anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...194 fluid, checking and adding ...279 fluid, refill capacities ...288 ... specifications ...288 parking ...194 shift interlock ...197 Break-in period ...5 Bulbs ...59 C Capacities for refilling fluids ...288 Cassette tape player ...21 ...
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... ...214 Head restraints ...114 Headlamps ...54 aiming ...57 autolamp system ...54 bulb specifications ...59 daytime running lights ...55 flash to pass ...56 high beam ...56 replacing bulbs ...60 turning on and off ...54 Heating heating and air conditioning system ......46, 48, 50 Hood ...250 How to get going ...17 I Ignition ...188, 291 Illuminated visor mirror ...70 Infant seats (see Safety seats) ...154 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ...277 Instrument panel ...72 cleaning ...245 cluster ...10 2008 Fusion...
... ...214 Head restraints ...114 Headlamps ...54 aiming ...57 autolamp system ...54 bulb specifications ...59 daytime running lights ...55 flash to pass ...56 high beam ...56 replacing bulbs ...60 turning on and off ...54 Heating heating and air conditioning system ......46, 48, 50 Hood ...250 How to get going ...17 I Ignition ...188, 291 Illuminated visor mirror ...70 Infant seats (see Safety seats) ...154 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ...277 Instrument panel ...72 cleaning ...245 cluster ...10 2008 Fusion...