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:
Activation
WARNING:
Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic parking
brakes may cause unexpected parking brake application, which could
result in injury to hands or fingers. Put the electronic parking brake
system into service mode prior to servicing or removing rear brake
components...
Programming
NOTE:
This procedure works only if the spare key programming is enabled.
NOTE:
Two previously programmed keys are required to perform this
procedure. All the steps must be completed within 30 seconds.
NOTE:
Make sure all the doors are closed prior to beginning this
procedure and they remain closed until the procedure is complete...