Driving through water, Driving – FORD 2010 Fusion Hybrid v.2 User Manual

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Trailer tow false alerts

When towing a trailer, the left and right sensor may detect the trailer
thus causing a false alert. It may be desirable to turn the BLIS

௡ off if the

false alerts become annoying.

Day and night brightness

The BLIS

௡-CTA alert will automatically dim when the headlamp switch is

in PARK, ON, or AUTO ON and night time darkness has been detected
by the sun sensor.

DRIVING THROUGH WATER

If driving through deep or standing
water is unavoidable, proceed very
slowly especially when the depth is
not known. Never drive through
water that is higher than the bottom
of the wheel rims (for cars) or the
bottom of the hubs (for trucks).

When driving through water, traction or brake capability may be limited.
Also, water may enter your engine’s air intake and severely damage your
engine or your vehicle may stall. Driving through deep water where
the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow water into the
transmission and cause internal transmission damage.

Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your
vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal.
Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes.

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2010 Fusion Hybrid (hfv)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA
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