FORD 2007 Fusion v.1 - Manual (Page 176)

Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause you to lose
control of your vehicle increasing the risk of severe personal
injury or property damage. The occurrence of a Traction Control
௢
event is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded
their ability to grip the road; this may lead to an increased risk of loss
of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. If you
experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN.
The Traction Control
௢ switch is
located on the instrument panel.
The Traction Control
௢ system will
automatically turn on every time the
ignition is turned off and on. The
Traction Control
௢ system should
normally be left on.
If you should become stuck in snow
or ice or on a very slippery road
surface, try switching the Traction
Control
௢ system off by pressing the
switch on the instrument panel. Switching the Traction Control
௢ system
off may allow excess wheel spin to “dig” the vehicle out and enable a
successful “rocking” maneuver. When the Traction Control
௢ system is
off, an indicator light will illuminate and will remain on until the system
is turned back on or the ignition is turned off and on.
If a system fault is detected, the traction control active light will
illuminate, the Traction Control
௢ button will not turn the system on or
off and your vehicle should be serviced by an authorized dealer.
STEERING
To help prevent damage to the power steering system:
• Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it
stops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.
• Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level
(below the MIN mark on the reservoir).
• Some noise is normal during operation. If excessive, check for low
power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your
authorized dealer.
• Heavy or uneven steering efforts may be caused by low power steering
pump fluid level. Check for low power steering pump fluid level before
seeking service by your authorized dealer.
2007 Fusion (fsn)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Driving
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