Ford Fusion: Remote Control / Replacing the Battery
Note: Refer to local regulations when
disposing of your remote control batteries.
Note: Do not wipe off any grease on the
battery terminals or on the back surface of
the circuit board.
Note: Replacing the battery does not erase
the programmed key from your vehicle. Your
remote control should operate normally.
A message appears in the information
display when the remote control battery
is low.
The remote control uses one coin-type
three-volt lithium battery.
![Ford Fusion. Replacing the Battery](images/replacing_the_battery-1681/1640/ford_fusion_replacing_the_battery_113.jpg)
- Push the release button and pull the
key blade out.
![Ford Fusion. Replacing the Battery](images/replacing_the_battery-1681/1640/ford_fusion_replacing_the_battery_114.jpg)
- Twist a thin coin under the tab hidden
behind the key blade head to remove
the battery cover.
![Ford Fusion. Replacing the Battery](images/replacing_the_battery-1681/1640/ford_fusion_replacing_the_battery_115.jpg)
- Insert a suitable tool, for example a
screwdriver, in the position shown and
carefully remove the battery.
- Install a new battery with the + facing
upward.
- Reinstall the battery cover and the key
blade.
The key cylinder is under a cap on the driver
door handle.
To remove the cap:
Insert the key blade into the slot on the
bottom of the handle and apply
upward pressure...
Car Finder
Press the button twice within
three seconds. The horn sounds
and the direction indicators
flash. We recommend you use this method
to locate your vehicle, rather than using
the panic alarm...
Other information:
Reduced Engine Performance
WARNING: If you continue to drive
your vehicle when the engine is
overheating, the engine could stop
without warning. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle.
If the engine coolant temperature gauge
needle moves to the upper limit position,
the engine is overheating...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
310-123Locking Ring, Fuel TankTKIT-2004J-FTKIT-2005U-LM
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this
section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information...