mikenmar

So how does one get one of these? Just ask your local dealer?

What is that? I don't see it in the manual. Do you mean pushing the "Auto" button? Yes, I use this, but you can tell when it's on because there's a red light on it. (I think this is what the manual refers to as "Dual Automatic Temperature Control", or DATC -- maybe that's what you're thinking of?) I'm saying the AC/Heat will go on all by itself, even if I do not have "Auto" depressed. I've had the car for a year and a half now, and it just started doing this.

Yes, I have always controlled the heat/AC manually. What is the EATC? I'm not seeing anything in the manual. (And I don't have the built-in navigation if it has something to do with that.)

In the past week or so, the AC/Heat has started turning on spontaneously. Sometimes it happens when I first start the car. Other times, it just comes on while I'm driving, even though I haven't pushed a single button or switch, or changed anything anywhere. Has anyone else experienced this? What the heck is going on? It's a year and half old, and I have about 13k miles.

What do you think of the audio system?

^^^ Thanks for all the info. If I didn't already have a Fusion, I'd definitely spend the extra $$ for the MKZ. A lot harder to take the hit on selling a still-pretty-new car.

^^ Thanks. Here's what it gives me. I'd be surprised if I could actually get these prices, though:

I love my Fusion Hybrid. It's a 2010, about 13k miles on it, still looks as good as new. Would it be worth it to move up to the MKZH? I don't have a good feel for how much money I could get for the Fusion, either trade-in or on the used-car market. I looked around the local used car market and didn't see any hybrids, just non-hybrid Fusions, and the Ford website also doesn't give the trade-in value of a 2010 hybrid. Anyone have a feel for what the value of this car is? Second, would it be worth it, in your opinion? Say it costs an additional $20k or so in cash. Am I basically getting the same core automobile, with a few extra luxury items tacked on? If there's nothing fundamentally "better" about the car in terms of build/quality, and it's just a matter of a few extra luxury items with a slightly more chic appearance, I'd be less inclined to spend the dough.

I am definitely driving like a grandma now. This car has completely changed the way I drive. I used to be the guy doing 80-90 in the fast lane, now I plod along in the far right lane with the cruise control set at 59. I am constantly monitoring the mileage; just about everything I do is calculated to stretch it out. But what I really appreciate most is how much less stressful it is to drive slowly. Driving fast all the time is a *really* stressful way to live your life. So slow down, and CHILL.

Over the course of almost 10k miles, I'm getting about 37 mpg on average. I'm in the SF Bay Area, where the weather is mild, but the ethanol is ever present. Also, my commute to work is less than 3 miles, which also puts a hit on the mpg (but more importantly, decreases overall gas consumption).

Can someone point me to the instructions for doing this? thanks

I just plug in my iPod -- it has music I know I want to hear, and there are no commercials whatsoever. If I want to hear new music, I can stream Pandora through my iPhone.

Most worthless thing -- actually, worse than worthless, for me -- the satellite channels on the radio. I don't want to pay for satellite radio. I don't want it for free. Yet I am forced to cycle through the channels every time I want to change the radio...

I have a related question: Suppose I plug something into the AC outlet, and it runs down the battery. Will I be unable to start the car?

What tire pressure are you all using? I think the manual says 32-33 psi, but wouldn't you use a bit more if you were willing to sacrifice a little comfort for the extra mileage?