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Vehicle care – FORD 2014 Fusion v.3 User Manual

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Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.

Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary
when your vehicle is washed.

Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid
hinges, and latches with a light grade
oil.

Cover interior trim to prevent fading.

Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.

Engine

The engine oil and filter should be
changed prior to storage, as used
engine oil contain contaminates that
may cause engine damage.

Start the engine every 15 days. Run at
fast idle until it reaches normal
operating temperature

With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.

Fuel system

Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.

Cooling system

Protect against freezing temperatures.

When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm there are no cooling system
leaks, and fluid is at the recommended
level.

Battery

Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.

If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery, it
may be advisable to disconnect the
battery cables to ensure battery charge
is maintained for quick starting.

Note: If battery cables are disconnected, it
will be necessary to reset memory features.

Brakes

Make sure brakes and parking brake
are fully released.

Tires

Maintain recommended air pressure.

Miscellaneous

Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.

Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8
meters) every 15 days to lubricate
working parts and prevent corrosion.

Removing Vehicle From Storage

When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:

Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.

Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.

Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage (mice/squirrel nests).

Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.

Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.

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