Ford Fusion: Driving through water
Driving through water
CAUTIONS:
Drive through water in an emergencyonly, and not as part of normaldriving.
Engine damage can occur if waterenters the air filter.
In an emergency, the vehicle can bedriven through water to a maximum depthof 200 mm and at a maximum speed of10 km/h (6 mph). Extra caution should beexercised when driving through flowingwater.
When driving in water, maintain a lowspeed and do not stop the vehicle. Afterdriving through water, and as soon as itis safe to do so:
• Depress the brake pedal lightly andcheck that full brake function isachieved.
• Check that the horn works.
• Check that the vehicle's lights are fullyoperational.
• Check the power assistanceof the steering system.
Running-in
Tyres
WARNING:
New tyres need to be run-in forapproximately 500 kilometres (300miles). During this time, you mayexperience different drivingcharacteristics.
Brakes and clutch
WARNING:
Avoid heavy ...
See also:
Important safety notes
You will find an illustration of the instrument
cluster in the "At a glance" section
WARNING
A driver's attention to the road and traffic
conditions must always be his/her primary ...
Tire Inspection
We recommend that the tires,
including the spare tire, if the
vehicle has one, be inspected
for signs of wear or damage at
least once a month.
Replace the tire if:
• The indicators at thre ...
Engine
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and •► Solutions
The yellow Check
Engine warning lamp
lights up while the
engine is running.
There may be a malfunction, for exampl ...
