System Check Messages (RESET button)

2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION System Check Messages (RESET button)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

By pressing the RESET button on the message center switch, the message center cycles through each of the system check messages being monitored. For each of the monitored systems, the message center indicates either an OK message or a warning message for 2-4 seconds.

The system check messages are:

  • DOORS CLOSED
  • ENGINE TEMPERATURE
  • CHARGING SYSTEM
  • OIL PRESSURE
  • BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
  • EXTERIOR LAMPS
  • FUEL LEVEL
  • DISTANCE TO EMPTY (DTE)
RENDER: 1.0x

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