Ford Fusion Quiz
Lighting

Auto Lamps. Instrument Panel Dimmer. Headlamp Delay Exit

In this manual: Lighting
Introduction — 7Environment — 1At a Glance — 1Child Safety — 9Seat Belts — 8Personal Safety System™ — 1Additional Restrictions — 8Keys and Remote Controls — 8MyKey™ — 5Doors & Locks — 10Safety — 3Steering Wheel — 5Wipers and Washers — 4Lighting — 8Automatic High Beam Control — 3Windows and Mirrors — 6Instrument Cluster — 4Information Displays — 5Climate Control — 10Seats — 9Garage Door Opener — 1Auxiliary Power Points — 3Storage Compartments — 1Starting and Stopping the Engine — 4Unique Driving Characteristics (if equipped) — 1Fuel and Refueling — 9Engine Emission Control — 5Infection Transmission — 1All-Wheel Drive — 1Brakes — 4Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 1Park Aid — 13Cruise Control — 10Driver Assistance — 14Loading — 1Tow/Haul — 5Driving Tips — 3Roadside Emergencies — 5Customer Assistance — 6Fuses — 3Maintenance — 16Vehicle Care — 9Wheels and Tires — 13Capacities and Specifications — 11Connected Vehicle — 1Wi-Fi Hotspot — 1Audio System — 7SYNC™ — 7SYNC™ 3 — 16Accessories — 1Ford Protect — 3Scheduled Maintenance — 5Appendices — 4
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Automatic Headlamps

Auto lamps turn on the headlamps at low levels in light conditions or when the wipers operate.

Ford Fusion. Autolamps. Instrument Lighting Dimmer. Headlamp Exit DelayTurn the lighting control to the auto lamp position.

The headlamps stay on for a period of time after the ignition is switched off. Use the information display controls to set the length of time the headlamps stay on.

Headlamps with Activated Wipers

When you turn on the auto lamps, the headlamps turn on within 10 seconds after the wipers are switched on. They turn off approximately 60 seconds after the wipers are switched off.

The headlamps do not turn on when the wipers:

  • During a single wipe.
  • When using the windshield washers.
  • If the wipers are operating in intermittent mode.

Instrument Panel Illumination Dimmer

The instrument panel dimmer buttons are on the lighting control.

Ford Fusion. Autolamps. Instrument Lighting Dimmer. Headlamp Exit DelayPress one of the buttons repeatedly to adjust the brightness.

Headlamp Delay Exit

After the ignition is switched off, you can turn on the headlamps by pulling the turn signal lever toward you. You will hear a short chime. The headlamps turn off automatically after three minutes if any door is open, or 30 seconds after the last door is closed. You can cancel this feature by pulling the turn signal lever toward you again or by switching the ignition on.

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