New FFH owner and lots to learn

[Ugachick]

I just bought a 2015 FFH Se with nav system, sunroof, luxury package etc

 

 

I have a new commute starting Monday which is 40 miles one way to work. I was unemployed for 2 months so took the job as it pays great and I plan to move close to the job when my apartment lease is up in 6 months.

 

I bought the magnetic grey FFH with dune seats. I am going to get the windows tinted next week and oh my god do I have a lot to learn. I have no idea how to read the EV stuff or most settings or how to get most out of battery etx. This is my first hybrid or technology hip car. I had an old ford windstar mini van before this for 12 years.

 

I love the car. Just have to learn. My salesman was telling t me he would email me some videos to watch to learn all about the car and the technology etx but he has not done that yet. Know where I might could find videos to learn my car?

 

Thanks is again.

 

 

 

 

[GrySql]

Hi, welcome to the Forum!

I see you've already read the 'Read this first' Topic, that is a great place to start.

 

Here is the Ford Website about the 2015 Fusion Hybrid, it has videos for you to watch.

http://support.ford.com/topics?vehicleId=1361553012901&variantId=1307987298139#v:2015_Ford_Fusion_Hybrid

Edited December 24, 2014 by GrySql

[corncobs]

Hello and welcome to the forum

 

Congrats on the new job.

 

Enjoy your new technology loaded beauty and just don't move too close to your new work otherwise you can't enjoy the comfort and mileage of your new FFH. ;)

[mwr]

Don't worry too much about it; just enjoy ther car. I got mine about six weeks ago and I'm still learning, but enjoying it along the way. My first 100 miles, with no speciala knowledge or techniques, showed mpg about as good as I'm going to get :-)

[jeffo65]

Welcome to the forums! If you have any questions about your FFH, ask away. You will receive an answer very quickly.

 

Enjoy your car!

[SteveB_TX]

Howdy and Welcome! :)

[Easy Rider]

I have a new commute starting Monday which is 40 miles one way to work.

 

and oh my god do I have a lot to learn.

 

Welcome to the forum......and to Fusion ownership.

 

If you live and work in metro Atlanta, some 40 mile commutes can take two hours. (My daughter lives there.)

Leave a LOT of extra time for your commute the first couple of days.

 

Don't worry to much (any) about "doing it right" because you really don't need to do anything drastically different with your hybrid.

The basic "tricks" are: keep your tire pressures up to recommendation or a few pounds over and SLOW DOWN.

Driving in a conservative manner will benefit your mileage the most.

Anticipating what is going on ahead so that you don't actually have to stop as often helps a lot too.

Edited December 24, 2014 by Easy Rider

[Hybrider]

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Don't worry to much (any) about "doing it right" because you really don't need to do anything drastically different with your hybrid.

The basic "tricks" are: keep your tire pressures up to recommendation or a few pounds over and SLOW DOWN.

Driving in a conservative manner will benefit your mileage the most.

Anticipating what is going on ahead so that you don't actually have to stop as often helps a lot too.

 

Welcome Ugachick! I totally agree with these suggestions above, especially the last line above, which I bolded.

 

What also helped me to really improve my fuel economy the most was to start using city streets instead of the freeways. Taking the city streets also makes it is easier for me to "anticipate what is going on ahead so that I don't actually have to stop as often", since I have learned the timing of the traffic lights on my commute route so that I now know what speeds to go to allow me to catch the lights while they are green as much as possible. Another bonus of taking the city streets for me is that the amount of traffic on the city streets where I drive is much more consistent than the traffic levels on the freeways, especially during the rush hours.

 

And I also stress much less on the city streets since I am not always having to slam on the brakes and then punch it to keep up with the flow of traffic that is so herky-jerky on the freeways during rush hour...ohmmmmmmmmm, ohmmmmmmmm :)

Edited December 24, 2014 by Hybrider

[Easy Rider]

 

since I am not always having to slam on the brakes and then punch it to keep up with the flow of traffic that is so herky-jerky on the freeways during rush hour...ohmmmmmmmmm, ohmmmmmmmm :)

With a little practice and a little self control, you can learn to anticipate THAT kind of thing too. ;)

 

Resisting the urge to "punch it" not only helps your gas mileage but it also helps alleviate the congestion too.

 

Except for accidents and breakdowns, two things cause traffic jams:

Drivers going much slower than the "flow" and

Drivers going much FASTER than the flow.

[Hybrider]

Yes, when I do take the freeways to work during rush hour, I actually end up evening out many other people's speeds as well, since I will typically be in the far-left lane in the areas where it is mostly stop-and-go, and they can't dive in front of me to pass me since the other lanes are going slightly slower than that far-left lane. ;)

[hybridbear]

With a little practice and a little self control, you can learn to anticipate THAT kind of thing too. ;)

 

Resisting the urge to "punch it" not only helps your gas mileage but it also helps alleviate the congestion too.

 

Except for accidents and breakdowns, two things cause traffic jams:

Drivers going much slower than the "flow" and

Drivers going much FASTER than the flow.

Absolutely true! In the book Traffic a study was referenced that found that adaptive cruise control use also helps alleviate congestion for the very reasons mentioned by ER.

[Ugachick]

Thank you all. I love my car. I started using back roads to work instead of dreaded ga 400 or i285 in Atlanta and I am getting between 44 and 47 mpg right now.

 

I am just enjoying the car. Still have no clue on the technology of it except the navigation which helps me a lot right now with back roads. Thanks is for the welcomes. I am so happy I treated myself to the fusion. I also get so many compliments on it. :)

[DeeCee]

Glad to hear you enjoy the FFH. Its a grat vehicle and easy to appreciate.

[FordService]

Thank you all. I love my car. I started using back roads to work instead of dreaded ga 400 or i285 in Atlanta and I am getting between 44 and 47 mpg right now.

 

I am just enjoying the car. Still have no clue on the technology of it except the navigation which helps me a lot right now with back roads. Thanks is for the welcomes. I am so happy I treated myself to the fusion. I also get so many compliments on it. :)

Congrats on the Fusion, and the new job, and welcome to the forum!

 

I'm the current Customer Service Rep on the forum, and I'll be happy to help out with any questions. :D

 

Meagan

[lolder]

The fewer times you change the pressure on the gas pedal, the better. The computer always tries to run the engine ( ICE ) at the most efficient point. When you are continually on and off the pedal it's more difficult. Learn to estimate the speeds of other vehicles ahead of you and what amount of steady pedal pressure will work. Others will jump ahead of you when you leave too much space but resist the urge to compete in that manner. Push all the buttons and read all the manuals twice while parked. Don't get distracted while driving. Good luck!

[acdii]

I just got back from a trip to FL. OMG is Atlanta bad! 75 through Atlanta on a sunday on the way down, 16 mile back up, why? who the heck knows, it was a construction zone, all lanes open, no construction going on.

 

Good job on the back roads, those are some good numbers you are getting and the more time spent in the car the more you will appreciate it too. :) Sounds like you got the hang of the car right away too.