Ford Fusion: Principle of operation
Electronic stability programme(ESP)
WARNING:
ESP does not relieve you of yourresponsibility to drive with due careand attention.
without ESP Awith ESP B
The ESP supports stability when thevehicle starts to slide away from yourintended path. This is performed bybraking individual wheels and reducingengine torque as needed.
The system also provides an enhancedtraction control function by reducingengine torque if the wheels spin when youaccelerate. This improves your ability topull away on slippery roads or loosesurfaces, and improves comfort by limitingwheel spin in hairpin bends.
Stability control (ESP) warning lamp
The ESP warning lamp will flash when thesystem is operating. See Warninglamps and indicators.
Emergency brake assist
WARNING:
Emergency brake assist does notrelieve you of your responsibility todrive with due care and attention.
Emergency brake assist will detect whenyou brake heavily by measuring the rateat which you press the brake pedal. It willprovide maximum braking efficiency aslong as you press the pedal. Emergencybrake assist can reduce stoppingdistances in critical situations.
Using stability control
Using stability control Press and hold the switch for one second. The switch will illuminate. Press the switch again to turn the systemon. The system will be switched onautomatically every time you ...See also:
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310.
If there is a decrease in the ...
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Q: Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly?
A: Yes. If you add things that change the vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, fr ...
Playing a DVD
Inserting/Ejecting the DVD
The CD/DVD insert slot is located behind the
display screen. To insert the DVD, press the
OPEN/TILT button on the audio unit. The display
screen will automatically mov ...