2012 Ford Fusion L4 2.5L_A Guide to Using Power Windows

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In modern vehicles, the "Power Windows" feature is a standard convenience that enhances both comfort and functionality. The "Power Windows" feature on a 2012 Ford Fusion allows drivers and passengers to easily adjust the windows with the touch of a button, making it simple to open or close them without the need for manual cranking. This is especially helpful for quick adjustments while driving or for ensuring airflow within the cabin. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to operate the power windows effectively in your 2012 Ford Fusion L4 2.5L.

How to Operate Power Windows

Warning:

• Never leave children alone in the vehicle and avoid allowing them to play with the power windows, as they could seriously harm themselves.
• Before closing the power windows, make sure there are no obstructions, and that children and/or pets are not near the window openings.

Press and lift the window switches to raise and lower the windows.

• Press down on the switch (to the first detent) and hold it to open.
• Lift up on the switch (to the first detent) and hold it to close.

Rear Window Buffeting

When one or both rear windows are open, the vehicle may experience a wind throb or buffeting sound. To reduce this noise, lower a front window by about 2–3 inches (5–8 cm).

Single-touch up or down

This feature enables the driver’s window (and the passenger’s window, if equipped) to fully open or close with a single press, without needing to hold the control.

• To use the one-touch down feature, press the switch all the way down to the second detent and release it quickly. The window will open fully.
• To stop the window, briefly press the switch to any position.
• To use the one-touch up feature, lift the switch all the way up to the second detent and release it quickly. The window will close fully. To stop the window, briefly press the switch to any position.

Global window opening (optional)

Press and hold the open key on the remote transmitter to start opening the two front windows and, if equipped, to vent the moonroof.

The open key  control can be released, and the windows will continue to open while the moonroof fully vents.

The open or lock key control can be released, and the windows will continue to open while the moonroof fully vents.

Note:

• For this feature to function, the ignition must be turned off, and the accessory delay feature must not be activated.
• To deactivate this feature, please contact your authorized dealer.

Bounce-back

If an obstacle is detected in the window opening while the window is moving up, the window will automatically reverse and move down. This is called "bounce-back." If the ignition is turned off (without accessory delay being active) during bounce-back, the window will move down until it reaches the bounce-back position.

Security override

To override a bounce-back situation, within two seconds of the window reaching the bounce-back position, pull and hold the switch up, and the window will move up without bounce-back or pinch protection. If the switch is released before the window is completely closed, it will stop. This can be useful, for example, to overcome resistance from ice on the window or seals.

Window lock

The window lock function ensures that only the driver and front passenger can control the power windows.

To disable all window controls (except for the driver and front passenger), press the right side of the control. Press the left side to reactivate the window controls.

Accessory delay

With accessory delay, you can operate the window switches, audio system, and moonroof (if equipped) for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is switched off, or until any front door is opened.

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