Vehicle Preparation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, 2011 Ford Fusion, 2010 Mercury Milan, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Carry out all safety steps required to start and run vehicle tests. Apply the parking brake, place the gear selector firmly into the PARK position and block the drive wheels.
Verify the high voltage traction battery state of charge is equal to or greater than 45% by monitoring the battery energy control module (BECM) state of charge parameter identification (PID). If the monitored PID displays the state of charge below 45%, start and idle the engine. For additional information refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODES .
Turn off all electrical loads, such as radios, lamps, A/C, blower, and fans.
Start the engine and bring it up to the normal operating temperature before running the quick test.