Ford Fusion: Maintenance / Opening and Closing the Hood
Opening the Hood

- Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
handle located under the left-hand
side of the instrument panel.
- Slightly lift the hood.
- Release the hood latch by pushing the
secondary release lever to your
left-hand side.

- Open the hood. Support the hood with
the strut.
Closing the Hood
- Remove the hood strut from the catch
and secure it correctly after use.
- Lower the hood and allow it to drop
under its own weight for the last 8-12
in (20-30 cm).
Note: Make sure that the hood is correctly
closed.
Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help
maintain its roadworthiness and resale
value. There is a large network of
authorized dealers that are there to help
you with their professional servicing
expertise...
Under Hood Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™
Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check.
Engine oil filler cap. See Engine Oil Check.
Engine oil dipstick...
Other information:
SYNC is an in-vehicle communications
system that works with your Bluetooth
enabled cellular phone and portable media
player. This allows you to:
Make and receive calls.
Access and play music from your
portable music player.
Use 911 Assist or Emergency Assistance
and applications via SYNC AppLink...
Adjustment
NOTE:
Typical seatbelt tongue shown, others similar.
Fold the seatbelt as indicated.
Feed the folded portion of the seatbelt into the seatbelt tongue.
Pull the seatbelt through the seatbelt tongue to remove the twist in the seatbelt...