Ford Fusion Hybrid (2014 year). Manual - part 19

GAUGES

Type 1 and 2

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Tachometer

A

Information Display (Type 2 shown Type 1 similar)

B

Speedometer

C

Fuel Gauge

D

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

E

Information Display

Odometer

Located in the bottom of the information
display Registers the accumulated
distance your vehicle has traveled.

Outside Air Temperature

Shows the outside air temperature.

Compass

Displays the vehicle’s heading direction.

Trip Computer

See General Information (page 85).

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Vehicle Settings and Personalization

See General Information (page 85).

Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge

Shows the temperature of the engine
coolant. At normal operating temperature,
the needle will remain in the center section.
If the needle enters the red section, the
engine is overheating. Stop the engine,
switch the ignition off and determine the
cause once the engine has cooled down.

Note: Do not restart the engine until the
cause of overheating has been resolved.

WARNING

Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap while the engine is running or hot.

Fuel Gauge

Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge will
indicate approximately how much fuel is
left in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge may
vary slightly when your vehicle is moving
or on a gradient. The arrow adjacent to the
fuel pump symbol indicates on which side
of the vehicle the fuel filler door is located.

Type 3

E144486

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Left Information Display

A

Speedometer

B

Right Information Display  See General Information (page 349).

C

Left Information Display

Odometer

Located in the bottom of the information
display Registers the accumulated
distance your vehicle has traveled.

Trip Computer

See General Information (page 85).

Vehicle Settings and Personalization

See General Information (page 85).

WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS

The following warning lamps and
indicators will alert you to a vehicle
condition that may become serious. Some
lamps will illuminate when you start your
vehicle to make sure they work. If any
lamps remain on after starting your vehicle,
refer to the respective system warning
lamp for further information.

Note: Some warning indicators appear in
the information display and function the
same as a warning lamp but do not display
when you start your vehicle.

Adaptive Cruise Control

 (If Equipped)

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The speed control system
indicator light changes color to
indicate what mode the system

is in:  See Using Cruise Control (page 176).

On (white light): Illuminates when the
adaptive cruise control system is turned
on. Turns off when the speed control
system is turned off.

Engaged (green light): Illuminates when
the adaptive cruise control system is
engaged. Turns off when the speed control
system is disengaged.

Anti-Lock Braking System

If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates a
malfunction. You will continue

to have the normal braking system
(without ABS) unless the brake system
warning lamp is also illuminated. Have the
system checked by your authorized dealer.

Auto Start-stop

 (If Equipped)

It will illuminate to inform you
when the engine shuts down or
in conjunction with a message.

Battery

If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical

equipment and have the system checked
by your authorized dealer immediately.

Blind Spot Monitor

 (If Equipped)

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It will illuminate when you switch
this feature off or in conjunction
with a message.  See Blind Spot

Monitor (page 188).  See Information
Messages (page 93).

Brake System

E144522

It will illuminate when you
engage the parking brake with
the ignition on.

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If it illuminates when you are driving, check
that the parking brake is not engaged. If
the parking brake is not engaged, this
indicates low brake fluid level or a brake
system malfunction. Have the system
checked immediately by your authorized
dealer.

WARNING

Driving your vehicle with the warning
lamp on is dangerous. A significant
decrease in braking performance

may occur. It will take you longer to stop
your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked by
your authorized dealer immediately. Driving
extended distances with the parking brake
engaged can cause brake failure and the
risk of personal injury.

Cruise Control

 (If Equipped)

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It will illuminate when you switch
this feature on.

Direction Indicator

Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard warning
flasher is turned on. If the

indicators stay on or flash faster, check for
a burned out bulb.  See Changing a Bulb
(page 248).

Door Ajar

Displays when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed.

Electric Park Brake

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It will illuminate when the
electric parking brake has a
malfunction.

Engine Coolant Temperature

Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high.
Stop the vehicle as soon as

possible, switch off the engine and let cool.

Engine Oil

If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction.

Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level.  See Engine Oil Check
(page 238).

Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by your authorized
dealer immediately.

Fasten Safety Belt

It will illuminate and a chime will
sound to remind you to fasten
your safety belt.  See Safety

Belt Minder (page 31).

Front Airbag

If it fails to illuminate when you
start your vehicle, continues to
flash or remains on, it indicates

a malfunction. Have the system checked
by your authorized dealer.

Front Fog Lamps

 (If Equipped)

It will illuminate when you switch
the front fog lamps on.

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