Ford Fusion: Fuel and Refueling / Fuel Consumption
Advertised Capacity
The advertised capacity is the maximum
amount of fuel that you can add to the fuel
tank after running out of fuel. Included in
the advertised capacity is an empty
reserve. The empty reserve is an
unspecified amount of fuel that remains
in the fuel tank when the fuel gauge
indicates empty.
Note: The amount of fuel in the empty
reserve varies and should not be relied upon
to increase driving range.
Calculating Fuel Economy
Your vehicle calculates fuel economy
figures through the trip computer average
fuel function.
The first 1,000 mi (1,600 km) of driving is
the break-in period of the engine. A more
accurate measurement is obtained after
2,000–3,000 mi (3,200–4,800 km).
Keep a record for at least one month and
record the type of driving, for example city
or highway. This provides an accurate
estimate of your vehicle’s fuel economy
under current driving conditions. Keeping
records during summer and winter shows
how temperature impacts fuel economy.
Conditions Affecting Fuel Efficiency
- Carrying unnecessary weight in your
vehicle may reduce fuel economy.
- Avoid adding accessories that increase
aerodynamic drag to your vehicle such
as bug deflectors, car top carriers and
ski or bike racks.
- Remove empty roof racks and keep
windows shut at high speeds to reduce
wind resistance and fuel use.
- Check and adjust tire pressure
regularly. Underinflated tires increases
fuel consumption.
- Sudden acceleration and braking
degrade fuel efficiency. Drive smoothly
looking as far ahead as possible and
avoid short trips when possible.
- Fuel efficiency degrades with lower
temperatures.
- Comfort features use additional energy
and consume more fuel. Use AC and
other comfort features only when
necessary.
- Using fuel blended with alcohol may
increase fuel consumption.
If the fuel tank filler valve does not fully
close, a message could appear in the
information display.
If the message appears, do the following:
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so and switch the engine off...
Other information:
Symptom Chart(s)
Symptom Chart: Symptom Chart - Exhaust System
Verify
the customer concern. Inspect the components of the exhaust system for
obvious signs of damage or other mechanical concerns using the following
chart.
Visual Inspection Chart - Mechanical
Mechanical
Exhaust pipe pinched or crushed
Damaged muffler
Broken or damaged..
To activate HD radio, please see the Radio
Settings in the Settings Chapter.
Note: HD Radio broadcasts are not
available in all markets.
HD Radio technology is the digital
evolution of analog AM/FM radio. Your
system has a special receiver that allows
it to receive digital broadcasts (where
available) in addition to the analog
broadcasts, it already receives. Digital
broadcasts provide a b..