Ford Fusion: Hints on driving with ABS
When the ABS is operating, the brakepedal will pulse. This is normal. Maintainpressure on the brake pedal.
The ABS will not eliminate the dangersinherent when:
• you drive too close to the vehicle infront of you.
• the vehicle is aquaplaning.
• you take corners too fast.
• the road surface is poor.
Principle of operation
Disc brakes
Wet brake discs result in reduced brakingefficiency. Dab the brake pedal whendriving from a car wash to remove the filmof water.
ABS
WARNING:
The ABS does not relieve you ofyour respon ...
Parking brake
Applying the parking brake
WARNING:
Make sure that the parking brake isapplied before you release the lever.
Note: Do not press the release buttonwhen you apply the parking brake.
1. Press the bra ...
See also:
Illuminated ignition switch
Whenever a front door is opened, the ignition switch will be illuminated for
your convenience, provided the ignition switch is not in the ON position. The light
will go off immediately when the ...
3.6L V6 Engine
There is a coolant temperature
gauge and a engine coolant
temperature warning light on the
instrument panel cluster that
indicate an overheated engine
condition. See Engine Coolant
Tempera ...
Tire replacement
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear indicator will appear as a solid band
across the tread. This shows there is less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread left
on the tire. Replace the tire when ...
