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Quick start 2
Introduction 14
Instrumentation 16
Vehicle information systems 24
Climate controls 38
Lights 48
Driver controls 56
Locks (security) 66
Seating and safety restraints 79
Driving 98
Roadside emergencies 132
Cleaning 156
Maintenance 158
Capacities and specifications 168
Index 182
Quick start
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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Quick start
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Quick start
STEERING WHEEL
ADJUSTMENT
For details, refer to page 56.
Adjust only when the vehicle is
stationary.
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
4
Quick start
5
Quick start
MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY MESSAGE CENTRE
For details, refer to page 22 For details, refer to page 22
onwards. onwards and page 24 onwards.
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Quick start
Functions of the main menu Personalised settings
The following personalised settings
are available on the Message
Centre:
Remote unlocking
The vehicle can be set to unlock
Press the RE/SET button briefly to only the drivers door or to unlock
scroll through the following menu all doors when the button is
functions: pressed once.
Distance to empty Lane change indicators
Average speed The direction indicators can be set
Average fuel to flash three times when the
Fuel economy multifunction lever is tapped up or
(depending on country) down.
Time setting Radio display
(when the vehicle is stationary The Message Centre can display
and depending on audio system some audio system information.
fitted) Hazards on heavy braking
Individual settings The hazard light can be set to flash
(when the vehicle is stationary) automatically if the brakes are
Warning and info messages applied abruptly (e.g. emergency
Press and hold the RE/SET button braking).
to change or reset the desired Chimes
function or to enter the settings Some of the convinience chimes
menus. can be deactivated.
Language menu
Different languages can be chosen
to be used for the display.
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Quick start
CLIMATE CONTROLS
For details, refer to page 38
onwards.
Screen defrosting/demisting
On vehicles with Electronic
Automatic Climate Control press
the button. This will activate
the heated screens as well as
selecting the maximum
temperature and blower speed.
If the button is pressed again,
the system returns to the previous
Set the blower to position 3 or 4, setting. The heated screens switch
select maximum temperature and off automatically after a short time.
set the air distribution control to
. Switch on the air conditioning
(if equipped) to support demisting.
If necessary, switch on
the heated front screen and
the heated rear screen.
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Quick start
Rapid cooling of the vehicle
interior
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Quick start
LOCKS (SECURITY) AUDIO SYSTEMS
For details, refer to page 66 For details, refer to the separate
onwards. manual.
Locking/unlocking the vehicle Automatic volume control (AVC)
This function increases or
decreases the volume of the audio
system relative to the vehicle
speed. For personal settings, refer
to the separate manual.
Setting the time and date
Press once to activate central
locking and arm the anti-theft To enter the settings mode press
alarm system (if equipped) the CLOCK button on the audio
system.
Press twice within three
seconds to activate double Press the A or " button to toggle
locking and arm the anti-theft between time and date.
alarm system (if equipped) To set the time/date turn the rotary
Press once to unlock the control.
vehicle. For personal settings, Press the CLOCK button to save
refer to section the setting and exit the settings
Reprogramming the mode.
unlocking function, page 72.
Press twice within 3 seconds to
unlock/open the tailgate only.
Note: The doors cannot be opened
from inside the vehicle when double
locking is activated.
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Quick start
DIESEL LOW FUEL SAFETY ELECTRICAL FEATURES
MODE
Diesel engines must never run out Autolamps
of fuel. They have safety devices to For details, refer to page 48
prevent this. They will reduce onwards.
engine power by up to 30 % when a
low fuel level is detected, as
indicated by the low fuel warning
light.
The system will also shut down (i.e.
the engine will stop completely)
just prior to reaching zero fuel to
prevent re-starting problems and,
more importantly, to avoid severe
engine damage.
To start the engine, see the section When the exterior light switch is set
Diesel low fuel safety mode on to position AUTO, the dipped beam
page 124. headlights will switch on and off
automatically depending on the
Benefits of the diesel low fuel ambient light. The Autolamps are
safety mode activated only when the ignition is
This mode maximises fuel switched on (position II).
efficiency under very low fuel
conditions and helps to prevent:
Running out of fuel too quickly
Clogging the fuel system
Placing excess pressure on the
engine, that would result in costly
and severe engine damage
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Quick start
Home safe light On vehicles without Autolamps,
For details, refer to page 50.
With the ignition switched off the
headlights can be switched on and
will be switched off automatically
after a period of time.
On vehicles with Autolamps,
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Quick start
Autowipers/intermittent wiping Power folding mirrors
For details, refer to page 57 For details, refer to page 62.
onwards.
Depending on the model variant,
auto wipers or intermittent wiping
are selected by moving the wiper
lever one position upwards.
When the ignition is switched on
with the wiper lever in the
Autowipers position, the wipers will
not cycle until water is detected on With the interior switch in the
the front screen. centre position, push the control
unit down to fold the mirror. To
return the door mirror to its original
position push the control unit down
again.
Press the button once to lock the
vehicle: the door mirrors will fold
Select the wipe interval or the rain automatically if they are not already
sensor sensitivity of the auto wipers folded back using the control unit.
with the rotary switch:
Press the button once to unlock
1 = Short time interval/ the vehicle: the door mirrors will
high sensitivity unfold automatically if they were
6 = Extended time interval/ automatically folded back.
low sensitivity
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Introduction
PREFACE Regular servicing of your vehicle
Congratulations on acquiring your helps maintain both its road-
new Ford. Please take the time to worthiness and its resale value. A
get well acquainted with your network of more than 7 000 Ford
vehicle by reading your owner authorized repairers throughout
literature. The more you know and Europe can help you with their
understand about your vehicle the professional servicing expertise.
greater the safety, economy, and Their specially trained personnel
pleasure you will derive from are best qualified to service your
driving it. vehicle properly and expertly. Also,
they are supported by a wide range
The Owners Handbook describes of highly specialised tools and
every option and model variant equipment specially developed for
available in every European servicing Ford vehicles.
country and therefore some of the
items covered may not apply to Remember to pass on the
your particular vehicle. Owners Handbook when
Furthermore, due to printing reselling the vehicle. It is an
cycles it may describe options integral part of the vehicle.
before they are generally
available.
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Introduction
FOR YOUR SAFETY AND RUNNING IN
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Avoid driving too briskly during
the first 1 500 km. Vary the speed
Warning symbols in frequently and change up a gear
this handbook early. Avoid labouring the engine.
How can you reduce the risk of New tyres require a running-in
personal injury and prevent distance of approximately 500 km.
possible damage to others, your During this period, the car may
vehicle and its equipment? In this exhibit different driving
handbook, answers to such characteristics. Therefore, avoid
questions are contained in driving too briskly during the first
comments highlighted by the 500 km.
warning triangle symbol. If possible, you should avoid heavy
Note: Important information is also use of the brake for the first 150 km
given in paragraphs starting with in town and for the first 1 500 km
the highlighted word Note. on motorways.
From 1 500 km onwards you can
Warning symbols on gradually increase the performance
your vehicle of your vehicle up to the permitted
maximum speeds.
When you see this
symbol, it is imperative We wish you safe and pleasurable
that you consult the driving with your Ford vehicle.
relevant section of this
handbook before touching or
attempting adjustment of any kind.
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Instrumentation
Ventilation vents 38
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Instrumentation
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Instrumentation
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Instrumentation
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Instrumentation
The following warning and indicator If a warning or indicator light does
lights illuminate when the ignition not illuminate when the ignition is
is switched on: switched on, it indicates a
ABS malfunction. Have the system
(depending on model variant) checked by an expert.
Airbag/seat belt pretensioner
Brake system
Doors open
(depending on model variant)
Engine
Engine immobilisation
ESP
(depending on model variant)
Frost
Ignition
Oil pressure
Power assisted steering
(vehicles with 1.6 l Duratorq-TDCi
engine)
Transmission/engine systems
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Instrumentation
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Instrumentation
Multifunction display or Distance to empty
Message Centre Indicates the approximate distance
Depending on the model variant, the vehicle will travel on the fuel
the vehicle is equipped with a remaining in the tank. Changes in
multifunction display or a display driving pattern may cause the value
for the Message Centre. to vary.
The display is activated when the
drivers door is opened or the Digital clock
ignition is switched on. Note: Depending on the audio
With the ignition switched off system fitted, the clock is displayed
(position 0) and the key removed, only while the right-hand button
the display will be automatically is pressed. Displaying the clock
deactivated after approximately permanently and the setting of the
10 minutes. clock is available on the audio
system only. Please see chapter
Multifunction display Quick start, page 10, or the
(depending on vehicle variant) separate manual.
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Instrumentation
To set the time: Message Centre
Turn the ignition key to (depending on model variant)
position II.
Press and hold the right-hand
button until the time display
flashes.
To advance the time, press the
right-hand button briefly. Each
press advances the time by one
minute.
To advance rapidly, hold the
button pressed.
Tripmeter
The tripmeter can register the
mileage of individual journeys. Gear display
To reset, press and hold the For information, refer to the section
left-hand button beneath the Gear display, page 107 (vehicles
display. with automatic transmission) or
page 116 (vehicles with Durashift
Note: If Sh on appears in the EST).
display instead of the tripmeter, the
shipping mode of the vehicles Clock or the display of the
electric system is activated. Please audio system
contact your dealer to deactivate Outside air temperature
this mode.
Tripmeter
Odometer
Registers the total mileage of the Odometer
vehicle. Display warning light
For further information about the
Message Centre, refer to the
chapter Vehicle information
systems, page 24 onwards.
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Vehicle information systems
MESSAGE CENTRE Note: If SHIP ON appears in the
Switch on the ignition (position II) display, the shipping mode of the
to activate the Message Centre. vehicles electric system is
activated. Please contact your
Various systems can be dealer to deactivate this mode.
programmed using the Message
Centre and the multifunction lever Controls
on the steering column.
The Message Centre also provides
warning messages about faults or
system malfunctions. For further
details, refer to the section
Warning/information messages,
page 28. Press the RE/SET button briefly to
toggle between the displays.
For road safety reasons, set Press and hold the RE/SET button
and reset the functions only to reset, to choose a submenu, or to
when the vehicle is stationary. adjust the settings.
If all chimes are activated, a short
Note: The displays depend on the tone will sound to confirm a reset
equipment fitted and therefore or a selection.
certain displays may not appear in
the Message Centre of your
particular vehicle.
The display is activated when the
drivers door is opened or the
ignition is switched on.
With the ignition switched off
(position 0) and the key removed,
the display will be automatically
deactivated after approximately
10 minutes.
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Vehicle information systems
25
Vehicle information systems
Main menu
WARNING/INFO
MESSAGES
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Vehicle information systems
Press the RE/SET button briefly to Refer also to the section Low fuel
toggle between the displays. level warning on page 124.
Press and hold the RE/SET button Average speed
to reset or to choose a sub-menu.
Outside air temperature
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Vehicle information systems
Warning/information messages
28
Vehicle information systems
Warning See
Message System
light page
98,
red Brakes
99
Automatic
113,
red transmission, Durashift
122
EST
amber/
Engine 123
red
amber/
Driving 124
red
amber Lights 54
amber Lights 54
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Vehicle information systems
Warning See
Message System
light page
amber Locks 69
amber Locks 69
amber Locks 69
amber Locks 69
amber Locks 69
amber Locks 69
amber Locks 74
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Vehicle information systems
Warning See
Message System
light page
amber Durashift EST 105-106
amber Lights 50
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Vehicle information systems
Time setting To change to the date, press and
Note: On vehicles with a hold the RE/SET button.
compatible audio system, setting
the time is only possible via the
audio system. Please see chapter
Quick start, page 10, or the
separate manual.
The menu is only available when
the vehicle is stationary.
The day flashes.
Repeat the procedure used for
hours and minutes to set the day,
Press and hold the RE/SET the month and the year.
button to open the menu.
To exit the menu after selecting
the year, press and hold the
RE/SET button.
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Vehicle information systems
Settings menu
Note: For road safety reasons,
changes in the Settings menu can
only be made while the vehicle is
stationary. If this menu or one of its
sub-menus is open when the
vehicle begins to move, the Message If the RE/SET button is not
Centre will automatically exit the pressed for about 7 seconds, this
Settings menu. message is shown to remind you of
the procedure.
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Vehicle information systems
Setting menu displays
Press and hold the RE/SET button to enter the Settings menu.
Press the RE/SET button briefly to toggle between the displays.
When the corresponding display appears press and hold the RE/SET
button to adjust the settings.
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Vehicle information systems
Remote control unlocking Radio display
function (depending on the audio system
equipped)
35
Vehicle information systems
Chimes Setting the language
ALL: all chimes are activated. Press and hold the RE/SET
MINIMAL: the following chimes are button to open the menu.
deactivated:
RE/SET button press
confirmation.
Low outside temperature warning
at temperatures under +4 C.
Distance to empty warning at
remaining fuel for 80, 40 and 20 km.
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Vehicle information systems
Measure units
Imperial measure units (miles, mpg,
mph) are only available with the
language setting ENGLISH MLS.
All other language settings use
metric measure units (km,
l/100 km, km/h).
When the message like this Settings menu Exit
appears, press and hold the
RE/SET button to confirm and to
return to the Settings menu.
Press the RE/SET button briefly
to stay in the Language menu
without changing the setting.
If the button is not pressed for To exit the Settings menu, scroll to
approximately 5 seconds, the this display and press and hold the
display returns to the Settings RE/SET button.
menu. Any changes to the language The Settings menu is left
settings will not be saved. automatically, if the RE/SET button
is not pressed for approximately
20 seconds. Any changes to the
settings will be saved.
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Climate controls
HEATING, VENTILATION AND Blower
AIR CONDITIONING The blower motor produces the
ventilation air flow and may emit
Outside air noises.
Always keep the air intakes forward
of the front screen free of snow, Side window demisters
leaves etc., to allow the system to When driving these vents provide a
function effectively. constant air stream to the side
windows. This helps to keep the
Recirculated air side windows free of mist and ice.
(if equipped)
When recirculated air is selected, Centre and side vents
only the air currently in the
passenger compartment will be
circulated. Outside air will not enter
the vehicle.
Note: It is not recommended to use
recirculated air for more than
30 minutes as there is no air
exchange and the windows may
mist up.
Fresh air filter/active carbon
filter
(if equipped)
The fresh air filter removes most
potentially harmful particles such
as pollen, industrial fallout and road
dust from entering the vehicles
interior. The active carbon filter
removes odours. The centre and side vents enable
efficient ventilation of the
In an automatic car wash, you passenger compartment and should
should switch off the ventilation be used when the cooling of the
blower or switch to recirculated air compartment is required.
(if equipped) to prevent the filter
collecting wax deposits.
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Climate controls
The side vents can also be used to The resulting condensation is
remove mist and ice from the side directed to the outside of the
windows. Make sure not to adjust vehicle. It is therefore quite normal
them straight upwards as they can if you notice a small pool of water
also divert the air stream coming underneath the parked vehicle.
out of the side window demisters Note: The air conditioning system
(see also position on the only operates when the
instrument panel overview, page 16 temperature is above +5 C, the
onwards). engine is running and the blower is
In winter, after the passenger switched on. Operating the air
compartment has been warmed up, conditioning leads to higher fuel
the air from the centre vents has a consumption. However, also
lower temperature than the air from opening windows for additional
the side vents. According to cooling leads to increased fuel
individual preferences, the centre consumption, especially at higher
vents can be closed in cold weather, road speeds.
or opened for extra fresh air when
heating. General notes on controlling the
climate in the vehicles interior
Heating Close all the windows completely.
The heating depends upon the To warm the interior effectively,
coolant temperature and is direct the heated air to the footwell
therefore only effective when the area. In very cold or humid weather,
engine is warm. direct air towards the front screen
and side windows as necessary to
Air conditioning prevent from misting or icing.
(if equipped)
To cool the interior effectively,
The air is directed through the direct the cooled air from the
evaporator/heat exchanger where it centre and side vents towards the
is cooled if the air conditioning is face level.
switched on. In addition, humidity
is extracted from the air to help
keep the windows free of mist.
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Climate controls
CONTROLS Air distribution control
If your vehicle is equipped with an
Electronic Automatic Climate
Control, please see the
corresponding section, page 43
onwards.
Blower
Blue: Cold
Red: Warm
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Climate controls
HEATING AND VENTILATION Ventilation
Rapid screen defrosting/
demisting
41
Climate controls
MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING Cooling with outside air
Switching the air conditioning
on/off
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Climate controls
ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC
CLIMATE CONTROL
43
Climate controls
For the system to function properly Setting the temperature
and without restrictions, the side
and centre vents should be fully
open, especially in summer.
The sensor which measures the
interior temperature is located
underneath the climate control
panel in the centre console (see
also position on the instrument
panel overview, page 16 onwards).
The sunload sensor is located on Blue button: lower temperature.
top of the instrument panel. The Red button: higher temperature.
sensors should not be covered by The temperature can be set
any objects. between 16 C and 28 C in steps of
At low outside temperatures, when 0.5 C using the buttons. In position
the system is in AUTO mode, the LO (below 16 C) the system will
air stream will be directed to the switch to permanent cooling, in HI
front screen and the side windows (above 28 C) to permanent
as long as the engine is cold. The heating, and not regulate a stable
heating of the passenger temperature.
compartment will commence as
soon as a minimum air temperature
can be delivered by the engine or
by the auxiliary heater (where
fitted).
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Climate controls
Setting the blower speed Screen defrosting/demisting
45
Climate controls
Automatic recirculated air Switching the Electronic
control Automatic Climate Control
When the system is in AUTO mode on/off
and the interior and exterior
temperatures are quite hot,
recirculated air is selected
automatically to maximise cooling
of the interior.
Once the selected temperature is
reached, the system will
automatically change to the outside Press OFF to switch off the
air position. The indicator light in Electronic Automatic Climate
the button does not illuminate Control. The settings remain stored.
during the automatic operation. The heating, ventilation and air
conditioning system is switched off
Switching the air conditioning and recirculated air is selected.
on/off Note: This setting is recommended
only when driving with the windows
and/or sunroof open. This ensures
that the automatic function does
not work against the additional air
flow through the windows and/or
sunroof.
Press the A/C button to switch the Press OFF again or AUTO to switch
air conditioning on/off. the system back on. If another
A/C OFF appears in the display button is pressed, the stored
when the air conditioning is settings will be changed accordingly
switched off. when the system is switched on.
A/C appears in the display when
the air conditioning is switched on.
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Climate controls
HEATED FRONT AND REAR Heated rear screen switch
SCREEN Switch on the ignition first.
Use for quick defrosting or
demisting of the front or rear
screen. It should be switched on
only if necessary.
On vehicles with Electronic
Automatic Climate Control, when
is selected, the heated screens
switch on automatically and switch Press the switch to turn on or off.
off after a short time. The light in the switch indicates
operation.
Heated front screen switch Electrically operated door mirrors
The system operates only when the also have a heating element to clear
engine is running. the glass. This system operates
when the heated rear screen is
switched on.
The heating system switches off
automatically after a short period.
AUXILIARY HEATER
(vehicles with a diesel engine
Press the switch to turn on or off. depending on country)
The light in the switch indicates The auxiliary heater aids in
operation. warming the interior compartment
The heating system switches off and also the engine on vehicles with
automatically after 4 minutes. diesel engines. It delivers warm air
quickly after engine start, even if
the engine is not warmed up yet. It
is automatically switched on or off
depending upon the outside
temperature, the coolant
temperature and the alternator
load.
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Lights
EXTERIOR LIGHTS AUTOAutolamps
An audible signal will be heard if (depending on model
the drivers door is opened with the variant)
exterior lights switched on and the
ignition switched off.
Exterior lights switch
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Lights
In AUTO mode, if the headlights go Headlight indicator light
off automatically with main beam
activated, the next time the
Autolamp feature turns on the
headlights main beam will still be
on. Dipped beam may be selected The headlight indicator light
by pulling the multifunction lever illuminates when the headlights or
towards the steering wheel. Refer the side and tail lights are on.
to the section Multifunction lever, Front fog lights
page 53 onwards.
Note: It is not possible to switch on
the front or rear fog lights when the
exterior lights control is set to
AUTO. To switch on the front
and/or rear fog lights, turn on the
headlights by setting the control to
position .
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Lights
Front and rear fog lights Home safe light
Within the first 10 minutes after the
ignition is switched off the
headlights can be switched on.
They will then be switched off
automatically after a period of time.
On vehicles with Autolamps,
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Lights
On vehicles without Autolamps, The lights will switch off
automatically:
as soon as the exterior lights
switch is turned to any position,
as soon as the ignition is switched
on (position II),
as soon as any door or the tailgate
is unlocked using the remote
control,
after 3 minutes, if any door or the
tailgate is open, or
turn the exterior lights switch after 30 seconds if all doors and
from the position to the tailgate are closed.
position and back to
position within 2 seconds, or Welcome lights
turn the exterior lights switch Depending on model variant, the
from the position to side and tail lights are switched on
position and back to automatically when the vehicle is
position within 2 seconds. unlocked using the radio frequency
remote control.
The lights switch off automatically
after 25 seconds,
or 5 seconds after all opened
In addition, on vehicles with a doors are closed,
Message Centre, this message will or as soon as the ignition is
appear in the display and the switched on or the vehicle is
display warning light illuminates locked.
amber.
51
Lights
Headlight levelling control
The level of the headlight beams
can be adjusted according to the
vehicle load.
52
Lights
Multifunction lever Lane change indicators
The following functions will operate function
only with the ignition switched on. If the lever is tapped up or down,
the direction indicators will flash
Direction indicator three times.
To activate/deactivate this feature,
see section Settings menu, page 33
onwards.
Hazards on heavy braking
If the brakes are applied abruptly
(e. g. in case of an emergency
braking), the hazard lights will
automatically flash for a minimum
of three times.
For further information, see section
Hazards on heavy braking
feature, page 100.
53
Lights
Direction indicator light Main/dipped beam
54
Lights
INTERIOR LIGHTS Reading lights
Off
Door activated
On
On some models, with the switch in
the position, the interior lights
will stay on for a while after the
doors are shut. They go off
immediately after the ignition is
turned on.
When parking your vehicle with the
doors open for a long period of
time, the interior lights and the
luggage compartment light are
switched off automatically after
10 minutes. If the interior lights are
left in the position, they will be
switched off after 30 minutes.
To switch the lights back on, switch
on the ignition (position II) for a
short time, open a door or press the
button of the radio frequency
remote control.
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Driver controls
STEERING WHEEL HORN
ADJUSTMENT
Never adjust the steering
wheel when the vehicle is
moving.
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Driver controls
SCREEN WIPER/WASHER To set the intermittent wipe
CONTROLS interval:
The following functions will operate
only with the ignition switched on.
Front screen
Lever positions:
Select wipe interval with rotary
switch:
1 = Short time interval
6 = Extended time interval
Autowipers
(depending on model variant)
When Autowipers is selected
(position ), the wipers will cycle
once regardless of whether the
front screen is wet or dry.
Thereafter, or when the ignition is
Single wipe switched on with the wiper lever
Intermittent wiping or already in position , the wipers
Autowipers will not cycle until water is
(depending on model variant) detected on the front screen.
Normal wiping The rain sensor will continuously
High speed wiping measure the amount of water on
the front screen and adjust the
speed of the front wipers
automatically (single wipe,
intermittent, normal or high speed
wiping).
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Driver controls
58
Driver controls
Rear screen Washer
Wiping
59
Driver controls
AUDIO REMOTE CONTROL In CD mode, it will select the
Select radio, CD or cassette mode next or previous track.
on the radio.
Mode
The following functions can be
operated with the remote control:
Volume
60
Driver controls
MIRRORS Manually adjustable outside
rear-view mirrors
Interior rear-view mirror
61
Driver controls
Electrically operated and heated Electrically operated folding
outside rear-view mirrors function
The outside rear-view mirrors are (depending on model variant)
heated when the heated rear screen
is switched on.
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Driver controls
FRONT POWER WINDOWS To open/close the windows
Before operating power The front windows can be operated
windows you should verify with switches located on the door
they are free of obstructions and trim of the drivers door. The
ensure that children and/or pets windows open/close when the
are not in the proximity of switch is pressed. The front
window openings. Failure to do so passengers window can also be
could result in serious personal operated with a switch on the door
injury. It is the primary trim of the passengers door.
responsibility of the supervising The windows open/close only when
adults to never leave a child a button is pressed.
unattended in a vehicle and to
never leave the keys in an
unattended vehicle.
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Driver controls
OTHER CONTROLS
Sunroof
Always push the handle back into
its recess after use.
To open the sunroof
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Driver controls
Cigar lighter/power point When connecting appliances, use
only specified connectors from the
Ford Accessory range or connectors
suitable for use with SAE standard
sockets.
Front ashtray
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Locks (security)
KEYS Key with radio frequency remote
control
To ensure a trouble-free
data exchange between the
vehicle and key, do not shield the
keys with any metal objects.
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Locks (security)
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Locks (security)
Rear door childproof safety Luggage compartment
locks
(5-door) Opening the tailgate
The luggage compartment light will
When the childproof safety come on automatically. If the
lock is activated, the door luggage compartment remains open
can only be opened from outside. with the ignition switched off, the
light will be switched off
automatically after 10 minutes.
1. By pressing the Remote luggage
compartment release on the
instrument panel.
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Locks (security)
Closing the tailgate
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Locks (security)
CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING To lock the rear doors and (vehicles
SYSTEM with remote control) the front
passengers door individually, press
the door handle and close the door
when leaving the vehicle.
The luggage compartment remains
locked when the system is
deactivated.
Central locking with double
locking system
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Locks (security)
Unlocking the vehicle Note: After 22 days the remote
locking system will shut down to
save the battery. It will be
reactivated when the doors are
unlocked with the key.
Automatic relocking
Note: To prevent the vehicle being
left unlocked inadvertently, central
locking and the anti-theft alarm
system will be reactivated
automatically 45 seconds after the
button is pressed if the following
occurs during this period:
No door is opened.
The luggage compartment is not
oppened.
The ignition is not switched on.
With the key: Turn the key in the
drivers or front passengers door to If a failure occurs in the
position . vehicles electrical system,
the front doors and the tailgate
can still be individually unlocked
with a key.
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Locks (security)
Reprogramming the unlocking Locking the vehicle
function To activate central locking and arm
You can change the unlocking the anti-theft alarm system (if
function so that pressing the equipped):
button once deactivates the double
locking and the anti-theft alarm
system and unlocks only the
drivers door. Pressing the button
again within 3 seconds also unlocks
the passengers doors.
If a message centre is equipped, see
section Settings menu, page 33
onwards, to re-programme the
function.
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Locks (security)
To activate double locking and arm Programming additional radio
the anti-theft alarm system (if frequency remote controls
equipped): A maximum of four radio frequency
remote controls can be
programmed (including the ones
delivered with the vehicle).
Left-hand door.
Right-hand door. 1. To programme new radio
With the key: Turn the key in the frequency remote controls turn the
drivers or front passengers door to ignition key from position 0 to
position and then to position position II four times within six
within two seconds. seconds.
2. Switch off the ignition. A tone
sounds to indicate that it is now
possible to programme new radio
frequency remote controls for
10 seconds.
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Locks (security)
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Locks (security)
ENGINE IMMOBILISATION Automatic arming
SYSTEM
The engine immobilisation system
is a theft protection feature which
prevents the engine from being
started with an incorrectly coded
key.
Coded keys The system is armed after switching
off the ignition. The Engine
immobilisation system indicator
light in the instrument cluster will
flash.
Automatic disarming
Switching on the ignition disarms
the system if the correct code is
recognised. The indicator light in
the instrument cluster illuminates
for approximately 3 seconds and
then extinguishes.
Your vehicle is supplied with coded
If the indicator light stays
keys.
illuminated or begins to flash
Replacement keys must be recoded rapidly, the system remains armed
together with your other keys. and the engine does not start.
Remove the key and try again.
If the engine does not start, a
system malfunction has occurred.
Have the system checked by an
expert immediately.
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Locks (security)
Key coding 5. If an uncoded key is now
A maximum of eight keys inserted in the ignition switch and
(including the ones delivered with turned to position II within
the vehicle) can be coded using two 20 seconds, this key is coded to the
other keys previously coded for system.
your vehicle. 6. After the coding process is
Complete each of the following completed remove the key from the
steps within 10 seconds. ignition switch.
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Locks (security)
Coding erasure 8. If the ignition is switched off
With two keys coded for your during these 5 seconds, the erasure
vehicle you can make all the other process is terminated and no key is
coded keys unusable, e.g. after loss. erased.
Complete each of the following 9. If the erasure process is
steps within 10 seconds. completed, all the other keys, apart
from the two used for erasure, can
Carry out the first four steps under no longer be used unless recoded.
Key coding, then continue as
follows: Additional keys can now be coded.
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Locks (security)
ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM Alarm
The system is armed as soon as the The alarm sounds for 30 seconds if
vehicle is locked and acts as a an unauthorised person opens a
deterrent to unauthorised persons door, the luggage compartment or
who attempt to open the doors, the bonnet. The hazard flasher
bonnet or luggage compartment. lights will flash for 5 minutes.
Any attempt to start the engine
Automatic arming delay without a valid key sounds the
Up to 20 seconds after arming the alarm again.
anti-theft alarm system, it is still
possible to open the vehicle again To switch off
without triggering the alarm. After The anti-theft alarm system can be
that, the anti-theft alarm system disarmed at any time even when
will monitor all doors, the bonnet the alarm is sounding by
and the tailgate, provided that they unlocking either of the front doors
are closed. If a door, the bonnet or with the key or with the remote
the tailgate is closed later, the control.
system will monitor it after The anti-theft alarm system on the
20 seconds. tailgate is disarmed when the
luggage compartment is unlocked
with a key. After closure, the alarm
is once again armed.
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Seating and safety restraints
SEATS Do not use any accessory
seat covers that are not
Sitting in the correct position specifically designed for seats
with side airbags. These seat
covers must be fitted by properly
trained technicians.
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Seating and safety restraints
Adjusting the height of the Folding the seatback forwards
drivers seat (3-door)
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Seating and safety restraints
Heated front seats When selected the heating will
operate when the ignition switch is
in position II.
Heating with the engine off
will drain the battery.
Head restraints
Front head restraints
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Seating and safety restraints
Rear head restraints Folding the rear seatback
forwards
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Seating and safety restraints
Note: If the seat belt integrated
into the centre seatback does not
function properly, check the
unlocking mechanism.
The seat belts must be forward of
the seatback.
Folding the seat cushion
forwards
Engage the seat belt buckles in the
belt tongues on the seatback.
Pull the unlocking handle on the
rear seatback and fold the rear
seatback forwards.
Returning the seatback to its
upright position
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Seating and safety restraints
SEAT BELTS To release the belt, press the red
button on the buckle and let the
Use seat belts at all times. belt rewind completely and
smoothly.
Never use a seat belt for more
than one person.
Avoid wearing thick clothing.
The seat belts should fit tightly
around the body.
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Seating and safety restraints
Adjusting the height of the front Pregnant women
seat belts
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Seating and safety restraints
The lap strap should be fitted Seat belt pretensioner
comfortably across the hips, low
beneath the pregnant abdomen. The belt pretensioners must
The diagonal part of the seat belt not be removed. If the
should be placed between the pretensioners are deployed
breasts, and worn above and to the during an accident, they must be
side of the pregnant abdomen. replaced. Have the pretensioners
serviced and disposed of by
Always wear seat belts without specially trained personnel only.
slack or twists. For optimum
protection, the seat belts should fit
tightly around the body. Do not
recline the front seats excessively,
as the belts provide maximum
protection when the seats are in the
near upright position.
Never wear just the lap
strap of a lap/shoulder
diagonal seat belt and never sit on
the lap strap using just the
shoulder strap. Both of these
actions are extremely dangerous
and may increase your risk of
serious injury.
Drivers seat
Front passengers seat
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Seating and safety restraints
The restraint system, with belt Care of seat belts
pretensioner in the front seat, helps
to reduce the risk of serious injury
in a major frontal impact. During a
serious crash the seat belts are
pretensioned to help reduce slack
in the belt. The safety belt
pretensioner is a device which
removes excess webbing from the
safety belt system. When the safety
belt pretensioner deploys, webbing
from the lap and shoulder belt is
tightened.
The belt pretensioner is not
triggered in any side, rear or minor
frontal collisions. For further details Periodically check the belts for
refer to section Airbag, page 88 damage or fraying.
onwards.
Do not attempt to repair or
lubricate retractor or buckle
mechanisms or to modify the
belts in any way.
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Seating and safety restraints
88
Seating and safety restraints
The front airbags activate during
major collisions which are either
frontal or up to 30 degrees from
the left or the right. The airbags
inflate within a few thousandths of
a second. They will deflate on
contact with the front occupants
thus cushioning forward body
Always wear the seat belt movement.
and keep sufficient distance
between the driver and the
steering wheel. Only when the
seat belt is used properly, can it
hold the body in a position which
allows the airbag to achieve its
optimum effect. Theres a risk of
injury when the airbag deploys.
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Seating and safety restraints
The side airbags are fitted on the
side of the seatbacks of the front
seats. In case of a severe lateral
collision, the airbag on the side
affected by the collision will be
inflated.
The airbag will inflate between the
door panel and occupant. Once the
occupants body contacts the
airbag, the propellant escapes,
thereby cushioning the impact.
The side airbags are not
These areas should only be wiped activated upon minor lateral
with a damp cloth, never with a wet collisions nor upon front or
cloth. rear impacts.
Repairs to the steering
wheel, steering column and Front and rear curtain airbags
airbag system should be carried
out by properly trained
technicians.
Side airbags
90
Seating and safety restraints
The curtain airbags are not Airbag/seat belt pretensioner
activated upon minor lateral warning light
collisions nor upon front or
rear impacts.
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Seating and safety restraints
Passenger airbag deactivation
If individual circumstances require
you to fit a child seat/restraint on a
seat protected by an operational
airbag in front of it, your vehicle is
equipped to allow fitting of a
passenger airbag deactivation
switch operated by the ignition key.
Your Ford Dealer will be able to fit
it.
The key switch will be fitted in the
glove box with an airbag To avoid the risk of death or
deactivation light in the instrument serious injury, never use a
panel. rearward facing child restraint in
the front, unless the airbag is off.
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Seating and safety restraints
CHILD RESTRAINTS
Together with the adult seat belt,
child restraints help provide
If the Airbag/seat belt pretensioner maximum security for children.
warning light in the instrument Children of height 150 cm or under
cluster illuminates intermittently, it or 12 years or under should be
means there is a malfunction. secured in special restraints for
Remove the child restraint from the children, such as baby seats, child
front. safety seats or booster seats and
Have the system checked by an cushions in the rear seat. Size and
expert. Refer also to section age limits for mandatory use of
Airbag/seat belt pretensioner child restraints vary between
warning light, page 91. individual countries.
Such equipment must be suitable
and government approved
(depending on country).
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Seating and safety restraints
94
Seating and safety restraints
95
Seating and safety restraints
Child restraints for different Child safety seat
mass groups
The correct restraint to be used
depends on the childs weight and
age:
Baby safety seat
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Seating and safety restraints
Booster seat/booster cushion Note:
If the vehicle has been involved in
an accident, have the child safety
seat checked by an expert as it
might be damaged.
When the child seat is not in use
but inside the vehicle, secure it
with the seat belt.
Do not leave children unattended
in the child safety seat or in the
vehicle.
When installing a child seat/
restraint with the seat belt, always
ensure belts fit without slack or
twists.
You should never use a
booster seat with only a lap
Booster seat belt.
Booster cushion
Never put the shoulder belt under
Children weighing more than 15 kg a childs arm or behind the back.
and under 150 cm should use a
booster seat or a booster Never use pillows, books, or to-
cushion. Ford recommends using wels to boost a child.
booster seats that combine a
booster cushion and a back rest into
one seat for children between 15 kg
and 25 kg. The raised seating
position ensures that the adult seat
belt can be correctly guided over
the centre of the shoulder instead
of along the neck, the lap belt lying
tightly across the hips instead of
the stomach. Make sure that your
child sits in an upright position.
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Driving
BRAKES After leaving a carwash or driving
the vehicle through water, dab the
Dual circuit braking system brake pedal while driving to remove
the film of water.
98
Driving
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Brake system and ABS warning
lights
99
Driving
Emergency Brake Assist Handbrake
(depending on model variant)
The Emergency Brake Assist is able
to detect an emergency braking
situation by measuring the rate at
which the brake pedal is applied. It
automatically provides maximum
braking efficiency as long as the
pedal is applied. This can reduce Press the foot brake pedal firmly.
stopping distances in critical Pull the handbrake lever up
situations. smartly to its fullest extent.
The Emergency Brake Do not press the release button
Assist is an additional while pulling the lever up.
system which is not intended to If your vehicle is parked on a hill
relieve the driver of his and facing uphill, select first gear
responsibility for exercising due and turn the steering wheel away
care and attention when driving. from the kerb.
If your vehicle is parked on a hill
Hazards on heavy braking and facing downhill, select reverse
feature gear and turn the steering wheel
(depending on country) towards the kerb.
At a vehicle speed of 96 km/h or Vehicles with automatic
more and if the brakes are applied transmission should always
abruptly (e. g. in case of an be left with the selector lever in
emergency braking), the hazard position P.
lights will automatically flash for a
minimum of three times.
To release the handbrake, press the
When the vehicle moves off again or brake pedal firmly, pull the lever up
if the hazard flasher switch is slightly, depress the release button
pressed, the hazard lights are and push the lever down.
switched off. The function is
available again, when the vehicles
speed reaches 96 km/h or more.
To activate/deactivate this feature,
see section Settings menu, page 33
onwards.
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Driving
ELECTRONIC STABILITY The system also supports stability
PROGRAM (ESP) by counteracting the tendency of
the vehicle to swerve away from the
Drivers should never take intended path. This is performed by
unnecessary risks even braking individual wheels and/or
though the ESP system offers reducing engine torque as needed.
inherently safer driving potential.
Principle of operation
101
Driving
Switching off the ESP STEERING COLUMN LOCK/
IGNITION SWITCH
102
Driving
GENERAL POINTS ON STARTING THE ENGINE
STARTING
The starter will not operate for Vehicles with a petrol engine
longer than 30 seconds during each Cold/hot engine
start cycle. Release the ignition key Depress the clutch pedal fully and
as soon as the engine has started. start the engine without touching
If the engine has not started, return the accelerator.
the ignition key to position 0 and
repeat the starting procedure. At temperatures below
20 C, turn the ignition key
If the engine does not start, to position II for at least one
refer to the instructions second before starting the engine.
regarding the fuel injection This ensures that maximum fuel
system shut-off switch on pressure is established.
page 133.
If the engine does not start within
Engine speed limiter 15 seconds, wait for a short period
and repeat the procedure.
The engine speed is limited
electronically to protect the engine. If the engine does not start after
three attempts, wait 10 seconds
and follow the Flooded engine
procedure.
If starting difficulty is
experienced at temperatures below
25 C, depress the accelerator
pedal 1/4 to 1/2 of its travel to assist
starting.
Flooded engine
Depress the clutch pedal fully.
Slowly depress the accelerator
fully, hold it in this position and
start the engine.
If the engine does not start repeat
the Cold/hot engine procedure.
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Driving
Vehicles with a diesel engine Switching off the engine
If the vehicle run out of fuel, see
section Diesel low fuel safety
mode, page 124.
Cold/hot engine
Depress the clutch pedal without
touching the accelerator.
Turn the key to position II.
104
Driving
Vehicles with automatic Vehicles with Durashift EST
transmission
The engine can be started only with
the selector lever in position P. If
necessary, it can also be started
with the lever in position N.
105
Driving
If the brake pedal is not pressed the MANUAL TRANSMISSION
gear will not be released, the
display will flash and the vehicle Do not apply any undue
will not start. lateral force to the gear
lever when changing from 5th to
4th gear as this could lead to the
inadvertent selection of 2nd gear.
106
Driving
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Selector lever positions
The four-speed automatic Apply the handbrake or
transmission is electronically depress the footbrake
controlled. before selecting a gear. Failure to
do so could result in the vehicle
Selector lever
pulling away when you have
engaged a gear.
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Driving
P = Park R = Reverse
In this position, the transmission is This position should be selected
locked. only when the vehicle is stationary
and the engine is idling.
This position should be
selected only when the N = Neutral
vehicle is stationary. In this position, no power is
transmitted to the drive wheels.
Whenever you leave the In this position, you have to
vehicle, make sure that the depress the brake pedal or
selector lever is securely latched apply the handbrake to prevent
in P, always apply the handbrake the vehicle from moving.
fully and turn off the ignition.
D = Drive
A warning signal will sound When stationary, this
if the drivers door is opened position should only be
when position P is not selected. selected when the engine is
idling.
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Driving
2 = Gear 2
The automatic transmission
remains permanently in 2nd gear.
For severe downhill gradients.
For driving on long uphill gradients,
see section Uphill mode, page 112.
It can also be used to avoid
frequent shifting between 1st and
2nd gears in slow moving traffic or
to help when moving off on slippery
or icy surfaces.
1 = Gear 1 Depress the button located under
the grip at the side of the selector
The automatic transmission
lever to switch the overdrive off and
remains permanently in 1st gear.
on. The overdrive can be switched
This position should be selected on off and on while driving.
extreme downhill gradients.
When the ignition is switched on
For driving on long uphill gradients, again, overdrive is automatically
see section Uphill mode, page 112. switched on.
Overdrive Overdrive indicator light
The 4th gear is designed as an
overdrive.
Switching off the overdrive can help
to increase the engine braking
effect for enhanced control when The indicator light in the
driving on downhill gradients or if instrument cluster illuminates when
the transmission is frequently the overdrive is switched off.
shifting between 4th and 3rd gear.
With the overdrive switched off, the
transmission will shift only between
gears 1 3.
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Driving
Driving with automatic Manual gear changes
transmission
Moving off
Moving off
Select position 1, release the
With the engine idling and the handbrake and depress the
brake pedal depressed, move the accelerator pedal. Move the
selector lever to one of the driving selector lever to position 2 and D as
positions. Release the brakes. The the road speed increases.
vehicle will start to move slowly in
the selected direction. Depress the Changing down
accelerator pedal to increase speed.
If the transmission is in 4th gear
When stationary, only move and the overdrive is switched off
the selector lever to one of the transmission will change down
the driving positions when the to 3rd gear if the vehicle speed is
engine is idling. below 165 km/h. See also section
Overdrive, page 109.
If the selector lever is moved from
Moving off in sand, mud or position D to position 2 while
snow driving, the automatic transmission
If the driving wheels are stuck, try will change down to 2nd gear if the
to rock the vehicle free by driving vehicle speed is below 85 km/h and
forwards and backwards. To do this, will then remain in this gear. If the
move the selector lever alternately selector lever is moved to position 1
to D and R and depress the while driving, the transmission will
accelerator as little as possible. change down to 1st gear if the
vehicle speed is below 45 km/h and
To increase the effect, move the
will then remain in this gear.
selector lever to R while the vehicle
is still moving forward and vice Stopping
versa. Release the accelerator pedal and
To avoid excessive wear on the depress the footbrake. Leave the
transmission when shifting between selector lever where it is. To move
forward and reverse (rocking) keep off again release the footbrake.
the engine speed as low as possible. Select position N if stationary for
Selecting position 2 may assist longer periods of time.
driving-off on icy or snowy road
surfaces.
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Driving
Emergency park position Drive modes
release lever
Downshift
This enables the selector lever to be
moved out of the park position P in When activated, this mode provides
the event of a discharged battery or maximum vehicle performance
electrical failure. when overtaking or, in conjunction
with the Uphill mode, driving up
steep gradients.
With the selector lever in position
D, the transmission will select the
appropriate gear according to the
position of the accelerator pedal.
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Driving
Kickdown Uphill mode
When activated, this mode provides Always use selector lever position D
maximum possible acceleration for driving on uphill gradients. The
when overtaking or, in conjunction automatic transmission detects
with the Uphill mode, driving up uphill gradients and automatically
steep gradients. selects the most appropriate gear.
Avoid using selector lever positions
1 and 2 when driving on long uphill
gradients as under some
circumstances this can cause the
transmission operating temperature
to rise above normal limits and
enter the Hot mode. See section
With the selector lever in position Hot mode, page 113.
D, depress the accelerator pedal
fully beyond its resistance point Downhill mode
and hold it down. The Kickdown Supports your braking manoeuvre
mode is activated and the while driving downhill.
transmission will select the
appropriate gear for maximum When appropriate, the transmission
possible acceleration. In some shifts down from 4th to 3rd gear to
situations, this gear may already be increase engine braking when the
selected. brakes are applied during downhill
driving.
With the Kickdown mode activated,
the transmission will not shift into Cold mode
the next higher gear until the In order to increase the
engine speed approaches its upper transmissions efficiency and reduce
limit. wear and tear, 4th gear will not be
Keep the pedal pressed fully selected until the transmission has
beyond the resistance point to keep reached normal operating
the Kickdown mode activated for as temperature.
long as maximum acceleration is
required.
The transmission will return to its
normal operating mode as soon as
the accelerator pedal is released
and returns to any position before
the resistance point.
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Driving
Hot mode Emergency mode
When high transmission If a malfunction occurs in the
temperatures are detected, this transmission, this mode may be
mode is activated to help prevent activated. This will result in unusual
damage to the transmission. vehicle behaviour.
113
Driving
114
Driving
DURASHIFT EST Creeping
The Durashift EST is an automated If D or R are engaged with
five-speed manual transmission. the engine running and the
The clutch and the gear selection footbrake is then released, on a
are operated automatically. flat surface the vehicle will slowly
move off on its own (creep
Selector lever
function).
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Driving
Gear display Selector lever positions
Apply the handbrake or
depress the footbrake
before selecting a gear. Failure to
do so could result in the vehicle
pulling away when you have
engaged a gear.
The display in the instrument
cluster shows the gear currently
engaged. N = Neutral
Auto is displayed when automated
mode is selected.
116
Driving
R = Reverse D = Drive (automated mode)
Select this position only
when the vehicle is
stationary and the engine is
idling.
117
Driving
When in automated mode and +/ = Manual mode
selector positions +, or A are used
manual mode will be selected. The Do not hold the shift lever
display will show the current permanently in A, + or .
engaged gear.
A = Mode change
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Driving
Driving with Durashift EST Moving off in sand, mud or
snow
Moving off
If it becomes necessary to rock the
vehicle to free it from snow, mud
etc. move the selector lever
between D and R repeatedly whilst
applying light pressure to the
accelerator pedal.
Do not race the engine and
avoid sudden acceleration.
To protect the system the starting
off aid is disabled at very high
clutch temperatures.
119
Driving
Downshift (Kickdown) Stopping
(Automated mode only)
When stopping or waiting
on a gradient always apply
the handbrake. To prevent
overheating of the clutch do not
increase the engine revolutions.
120
Driving
Parking with Durashift EST Driving on inclines
Before leaving the vehicle Hill starts
always apply the Do not hold the vehicle on a hill or
handbrake. If the engine is left against a kerb using accelerator
running move the selector lever pedal.
to N.
If the clutch becomes overheated a
warning will be activated. The
To park in gear the ignition should Transmission/Engine systems fault
be on and the brake pedal warning light illuminates (see also
depressed. The last gear engaged page 122) and the clutch will pulse.
will be retained. Normal operation will return when
When the selector lever is in the clutch has cooled down.
position N no gear will be retained
and the vehicle is parked in Automated mode
Neutral. When driving, a higher gear will not
When the ignition is switched off be selected until a reasonably high
the transmission no longer engine speed has been achieved.
responds to movement of the shift
lever. Manual mode
To utilise engine braking select a
lower gear when driving down hill.
Adaptive shift programmes
Adaptive programmes automatically
adapt gear shifting to suit the
driving conditions such as if the
vehicle is towing a caravan/trailer,
has a high payload or is being
driven on steep inclines.
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Driving
WARNING LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
Transmission/Engine systems
fault warning In addition, on vehicles with a
Message Centre, this message will
A malfunction of the engine and
appear in the display.
powertrain related systems is
indicated by the following: The display warning light
illuminates amber (point 1) or red
(point 2).
Vehicles with Durashift EST
1. The Transmission/Engine
systems fault warning light
illuminates permanently when
driving.
In addition, this message may
The vehicle can still be driven. A appear in the display and the
minor reduction in performance display warning light illuminates
may occur such as reduced power red.
and/or acceleration.
Refer to point 1.
Have your vehicle checked by an
expert as soon as possible. Vehicles with automatic
2. If the Transmission/Engine transmission
systems fault warning light flashes See also sections Hot mode and
when driving, stop the vehicle as Emergency mode, page 113
soon as safely possible and switch onwards.
off the engine immediately.
Have the engine checked by an
expert immediately.
122
Driving
Engine warning light Power steering failure
(vehicles with 1.6 l Durtorq-TDCi
engine)
123
Driving
Frost warning REFUELLING
Low fuel level warning light
124
Driving
Fuel filler flap Filling up
Refer also to the section Fuel,
page 168.
To avoid fuel spillage that
could be hazardous to other
road users, always stop refuelling
after the fuel nozzle stops the
second time. Additional fuel will
fill the expansion space in the fuel
tank which could lead to fuel
overflowing.
To unlock the filler flap, turn the The fuel system is under
key clockwise and open. Turn the pressure. There is a risk of
cap anticlockwise and remove. injury if the fuel system is leaking.
Do not use any kind of flames or
When the filler cap is removed, a heat near the fuel system.
hissing noise may be heard. This is
normal and should be disregarded.
To close, turn the cap clockwise Incorrect fuel
until it engages. If you fill your vehicle with
incorrect fuel or additives,
do not attempt to start the
engine. This may lead to engine
damage.
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Driving
DRIVING WITH A CATALYTIC VEHICLE LOADING
CONVERTER
Avoid running out of fuel. Transporting luggage
Avoid unnecessarily long engine
cranking periods.
Do not run the engine with a
disconnected spark plug.
Do not push-start or tow-start the
vehicle; use jump leads.
Never switch off the ignition
while driving.
Parking
It is important to avoid
parking, idling or operating
the vehicle on dry leaves or dry
grass. Even when the engine is Luggage and other loads
switched off, the exhaust will should be placed as low and
continue to radiate a considerable as far forward as possible within
amount of heat for a short period the luggage compartment. Driving
creating a potential fire hazard. with the tailgate/rear door open is
potentially dangerous as exhaust
fumes may be drawn into the
vehicles interior.
126
Driving
Luggage cover
Do not place objects on the
luggage cover.
Removal
127
Driving
STORAGE AREAS Storage compartment
Front storage tray
Card holder
Coin holders
Pen/pencil clip
128
Driving
Map pockets TRAILER TOWING
The maximum vehicle and trailer
payloads represent technically
binding values for gradients up to
12 % and an altitude of
1 000 metres above sea level.
In high altitude regions, thinner
atmosphere can reduce engine
performance so the following
restrictions will apply:
Above 1 000 metres, the stipulated
maximum permitted gross train
weight must be reduced by 10 % for
every 1 000 metres in altitude.
129
Driving
ROOF RACK ULTRASONIC PARK DISTANCE
SENSOR
The park distance sensor is
an auxiliary system which is
not intended to relieve the driver
of his responsibility for exercising
due care and attention when
reversing. In particular, some
objects close to the vehicle
Driving with a roof load can (approx. 30 cm) and above or
have a negative influence on below the sensors may not be
the driveability of the vehicle. detected by the park distance
sensor and cause damage to the
vehicle. Ultrasonic waves, heavy
rain and/or conditions causing
disruptive reflections may lead to
objects not being detected by the
sensors. In addition, objects
which absorb ultrasonic waves
may not always be detected due
to their unfavourable surface
characteristics.
130
Driving
A system failure will be indicated by The measuring range is divided
a deep continuous tone. Have the into five warning zones. As the
system checked by an expert. distance to an obstacle reduces, a
warning sounds, beginning as a
slow bleep and increasing to a
continuous tone.
Be careful when a tow bar is
installed.
131
Roadside emergencies
HAZARD FLASHER SWITCH LIMITED OPERATION
STRATEGY PROGRAMME
132
Roadside emergencies
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM The button under the yellow cap
SHUT-OFF SWITCH will be raised when the switch is
(vehicles with a petrol engine) activated.
The fuel supply may be cut off as a
result of an accident or sudden Resetting the switch
vibrations (e.g. collision when Do not reset the fuel pump
parking). shut-off switch if you see or
smell leaking fuel.
133
Roadside emergencies
FUSES
Switch off the ignition and
all the electrical equipment
before changing a fuse.
134
Roadside emergencies
Fuse chart label Symbols in the fuse boxes
The fuse chart label shows
rectangles representing a fuse. The Symbol Definition
following information is shown in
the rectangles:
See Owners Handbook
Airbag
ABS
Dipped beam
Number of the fuse (F).
Symbol of the function, see
table on the following page. Main beam
L = left-hand side,
R = right-hand side.
Ampere rating of the fuse.
Fog lights
Light switch
Front wiper
135
Roadside emergencies
Electrically operated
Daytime running lights
outside rear-view
(Scandinavia only)
mirrors
Automatic
Front power windows transmission/Durashift
EST
Engine management
Not used (Diesel only) or
catalytic converter
136
Roadside emergencies
Engine management
Ignition
or electronic module
Auxiliary heater/
Diesel glow plug/
Durashift EST
Injector pump relay/
fuel fired heater
Instrument cluster,
battery saver, number
Reversing light
plate light, generic
electronic module
137
Roadside emergencies
BULB REPLACEMENT Removing the light assembly
Always switch off lights and ignition 1. Open the bonnet.
before replacing any bulb.
Never touch the glass of bulbs. Fit
only bulbs having a UV filter.
Always replace a faulty bulb with a
new one of the same type. After
replacing a bulb, check that the
lights operate correctly.
Have the headlight
alignment checked after
each replacement of a bulb. 2. Pull up the clips on top of the
radiator grille.
3. Carefully pull out the radiator
During operation, the bulbs
grille upwards past the bonnet
and their surroundings get
release lever.
hot. Switch off the lights and let
the bulbs cool down before
replacing them.
138
Roadside emergencies
Note: Do not move the bumper
cover more than 10 mm out of its
original position as it might get
damaged.
7. Carefully pull out the light
assembly from the side clip and
disconnect the wiring connector.
When installing in the reverse
order, make sure that the side clip
engages properly and the top
clip is in the right place.
When re-installing the light
assembly, make sure that
the wiring connector is engaged
properly and that the wire
harness is securely snapped into
the clip-in feature on the rear of
the light assembly.
139
Roadside emergencies
Front direction indicator Side lights
PY21 watt spherical bulb 5 watt wedge base bulb
140
Roadside emergencies
Headlights main/dipped beam Side repeater indicator
H4, 55/60 watt halogen bulb 5 watt wedge base bulb
141
Roadside emergencies
Front fog lights Rear lights
H11, 55 watt halogen bulb 1. Open the tailgate.
142
Roadside emergencies
2. Depress the metal springs
through the aperture using a
flat-bladed screwdriver.
3. Unclip the light assembly.
4. Unclip the bulb holder from the
light assembly.
5. Pull the bulb out and replace it.
Install in the reverse order.
Number plate light
Brake/tail light
P21/5 watt ZW 5 watt festoon bulb
Direction indicator light
P21 watt (orange bulb)
Reversing light
P21 watt
Rear fog light
P21 watt
4. On the reverse light: Pull out the
lamp.
On the other lights: Turn the bulb
anticlockwise under slight pressure, 1. Loosen the screws, and remove
and remove it. the light assembly.
5. Replace the bulb. 2. Pull the bulb out and replace it.
Install in the reverse order. Install in the reverse order.
High mounted central brake
light
16 watt wedge base bulb
143
Roadside emergencies
Interior and reading lights Reading lights
1. Switch off the lights. 5 watt spherical bulb
2. Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver
into the recess between the body of
the unit and the lens at the
opposite side to the switches.
3. Gently prise out the lens a short
way and take hold of the side of the
lens and lift it off the unit.
Interior lights
10 watt festoon bulb
144
Roadside emergencies
Luggage compartment light CHANGING A WHEEL
5 watt wedge base bulb
145
Roadside emergencies
146
Roadside emergencies
If the spare wheel is used on the
rear axle of vehicles with Durashift
EST, the system may not be able to
select a higher gear in automated
mode (AUTO). This is due to the
different size of the temporary
spare wheel and the standard
wheel/tyre combination. Select
manual mode to shift into a higher
gear. After replacing the temporary
spare wheel with the standard
wheel, normal operation in
automated mode (AUTO) will
return.
The vehicle may exhibit Raise the rear of the floor cover in
some unusual driving the luggage compartment and
characteristics or engine remove it.
overheating may occur if you use
the temporary spare wheel on the Completely unscrew the retaining
rear axle in automated mode device anticlockwise.
(AUTO) for longer than a
temporary period. Select manual
mode to shift gears.
147
Roadside emergencies
Lift out the spare wheel. Jacking points
Install the defective wheel in the
reverse order.
Vehicle jack
148
Roadside emergencies
Removing a wheel
Make sure that the vehicle is on a
flat surface and the front wheels are
pointing straight ahead.
Switch off the ignition.
Apply the handbrake and select
reverse or 1st gear.
With Durashift EST, depress the
footbrake and select the gear before
switching off the ignition.
If the vehicle has an automatic
transmission select the P position.
Have the passengers leave the
To remove pull the lower edge of vehicle.
the cover. Then pull it off If necessary, secure the vehicle
downwards. against rolling or sliding by using
suitable wheel chocks.
149
Roadside emergencies
Fitting a wheel
Alloy wheels must never be
secured using wheel nuts for
steel wheels.
150
Roadside emergencies
Press on the hub cap firmly with BATTERY
the ball of the hand.
Stow the locking nut key in a safe Maintenance
place. The battery requires very little
Stow the jack and defective wheel maintenance. The fluid level is
in reverse order and secure them checked during the routine service
(see note on page 148). inspections.
Have the tightening torque of the Ignition warning light
wheel nuts and the tyre pressure
checked as soon as possible.
151
Roadside emergencies
JUMP STARTING
Connect batteries with only the
same nominal voltage (12 volts).
Use jump leads with insulated
clamps and adequate size cable. Do
not disconnect the battery from the
vehicles electrical system.
To connect the leads
Position the vehicles so that they
do not touch one another.
Switch off the engine. Switch off
electrical equipment.
Connect the positive (+) terminal
of the flat battery to the positive
(+) terminal of the booster battery
.
Connect one end of the second
lead to the negative () terminal
of the booster battery .
Do not connect to the
negative () terminal of the flat
battery.
On vehicles with a petrol
engine, connect the other end of
lead as far away from the battery
as possible to the engine block or
the engine mount of the engine to
be started.
On vehicles with a diesel
engine, connect the other end of
lead to the turbo charger of
the engine to be started (as shown Flat battery
in the graphic). Booster battery
Make sure that the jump leads are
clear of moving parts of the engine.
152
Roadside emergencies
To start the engine TOWING THE VEHICLE
Run the engine of the vehicle The screw-in towing eye is attached
with the booster battery at to the jack in the luggage
moderately high speed. compartment.
Start the engine of the vehicle The towing eye must always be
with the flat battery. carried in the vehicle.
Run both vehicles for a minimum
of three minutes before
disconnecting the leads.
Do not switch on the
headlights when
disconnecting the leads. The peak
voltage could blow the bulbs.
153
Roadside emergencies
154
Roadside emergencies
Towing vehicles with automatic Starting vehicles by towing or
transmission pushing
When a vehicle with an automatic To prevent damage you
transmission is towed, the selector must not push- or tow-start
lever must be in position N your vehicle. Use jump leads and
(neutral). a booster battery.
Never tow a vehicle with an
automatic transmission
faster than 50 km/h or further
than 50 kilometres.
155
Cleaning
WASHING YOUR VEHICLE Cleaning the headlights
The best procedure is brushless To avoid damaging the clear plastic
washing in a good car wash headlight lens do not use aggressive
installation. abrasives or chemical solvents. Do
not wipe the lights when they are
In installations operating dry or use sharp objects to clean
with high water pressure, the lenses.
water might be forced into the
vehicles interior or parts may get Cleaning the rear screen
damaged.
To avoid damaging the heating
elements when cleaning the inside
Unscrew and remove the of the rear screen use only a soft
radio aerial before entering cloth or a damp chamois leather. Do
an automatic car wash. Switch off not use solvent or sharp objects to
the heater blower to prevent clean the glass.
contamination of the fresh air
filter. Cleaning seat belts
Use interior cleaner or clean warm
water. Dry naturally, away from
If a waxing cycle is selected, please artificial heat.
ensure that the wax is removed
from the front screen afterwards. Do not use chemical cleaners,
boiling water, bleach, or dye. Do not
allow moisture to penetrate the seat
belt retractor mechanism.
156
Cleaning
PAINT CHIP REPAIR BODY PAINTWORK
Paint damage from road chippings PRESERVATION
or minor scratches can be repaired Wax the body paintwork of your
using aerosol paint spray or vehicle once or twice a year. This
touch-up paint. The Ford Accessory will help retain the glossy paintwork
range is recommended. Observe the finish and water droplets will run
application instruction on each off more easily.
product.
When polishing your vehicle
To retain vehicle warranty ensure that polish does not
on paintwork, remove come into contact with the plastic
apparently harmless looking but surfaces as it may prove difficult
often aggressive particles from to remove.
the paintwork immediately e.g.
bird droppings, tree resins, insect Do not polish the vehicle in strong
remains, tar spots, road salt and sunshine.
industrial fall-out.
Do not apply polish to front or rear
screen, as this may result in poor or
noisy wiper action.
157
Maintenance
SERVICING Maintenance chart
Check and top up fluid levels
regularly. Every day check:
Check tyre pressure.
Check brakes and lights are Operation of all exterior and
operating correctly. interior lights and make sure
that all lenses are clean.
Check warning and indicator
lights.
When refuelling check:
The electronic ignition
system works with high Engine oil level
voltage. Never touch these
Brake fluid level
components with the engine
running or the ignition switched Screen washer fluid level
on.
Tyre pressures and condition
(only when cold)
The ignition must be
switched off before working Once a month check:
in the engine compartment.
Under some operating conditions, Coolant level (engine cold)
the cooling system fan may
continue to run for several Assemblies, pipes, hoses and
minutes after the engine has been reservoirs for leaks
switched off. This is quite normal. Power steering fluid level
Take care not to get any fingers or Operation of air conditioning
clothing such as ties or scarves
caught in the fan. Operation of handbrake
Operation of horn
158
Maintenance
Opening the bonnet
159
Maintenance
Engine compartment
Position Description See page
Engine coolant reservoir 1 165
Engine oil filler cap 1 164
Engine fuse/relay box 2
Brake/clutch fluid reservoir 1 164
Battery 151
Screen washer fluid reservoir
166
(Power steering fluid reservoir3)
No maintenance
Air cleaner
necessary
Engine oil dipstick 1 163
Power steering fluid reservoir
166
(Screen washer fluid reservoir3)
1 For easy identification, filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked in colour.
2 The replacement of these fuses/relays requires specialised knowledge.
Please ask an expert to check them.
3 1.6 l Duratorq-TDCi Turbo diesel engine only.
1.3 l Duratec
160
Maintenance
1.25 l/1.4 l/1.6 l Duratec
2.0 l Duratec
161
Maintenance
1.4 l Duratorq-TDCi
1.6 l Duratorq-TDCi
162
Maintenance
Engine oil dipstick
The oil consumption of new engines
reaches the normal value only after
approximately 5 000 km.
Make sure the vehicle is standing
on level ground. Check the engine
oil before starting the engine. If the
engine was running, switch it off
and wait some minutes for the
engine oil to flow back into the
sump before checking it. Pull out
the dipstick, wipe it with a clean,
non-fluffy cloth, re-insert it
completely and pull it out once
more.
If the level lies between the marks,
there is no need to refill. Hot oil
may exceed the MAX mark by some
millimetres due to thermal
expansion.
If it lies at the MIN- mark refill
using only engine oil meeting the
Ford specification.
Top up to only the upper mark
(MAX).
For further details, refer to section
Engine oil, page 170 and table
Capacities, page 171.
163
Maintenance
Oil pressure warning light To close, turn the cap clockwise
until it is fully tightened.
Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
If the light stays on after starting or Do not allow this fluid to
illuminates during a journey, stop make contact with the skin
immediately, switch off the engine or eyes. If this should happen
and check the engine oil level. rinse the affected areas
Top up straight away if the level is immediately with plenty of water
low. and contact your doctor.
Do not resume the journey
if the oil level is correct.
Have the engine checked by an
expert.
164
Maintenance
Cooling system reservoir Take great care when
adding coolant. Avoid
spillage on any part of the engine.
165
Maintenance
Checking power steering fluid Screen washer systems
level
166
Maintenance
Checking wiper blades TYRE INFORMATION
167
Capacities and specifications
IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS Engine number
The engine number is located on
the engine block (seen in the
direction of travel):
xxxx kg All engines near gearbox on
front left-hand side facing the
radiator.
FUEL
Use only high quality fuel without
any supplemental additives or other
engine treatments.
Vehicles with a petrol engine
Use unleaded petrol according to
specification EN 228 or equivalent
with minimum 95 octane. Leaded
fuel or fuel/additives containing
other metallic compounds (e.g.
manganese-based) may damage the
emission system.
168
Capacities and specifications
169
Capacities and specifications
ENGINE OIL
Engine oil change Engine oil top-up
Use Ford/Motorcraft Formula E If you are unable to find an oil that
SAE 5W-30 engine oil. meets this specification, you must
Alternative engine oils with the use an oil of the viscosity
viscosity SAE 5W-30 meeting the SAE 5W-30, SAE 5W-40 or
requirements of Ford Specification SAE 10W-40, according to ambient
WSS-M2C913-B may also be used. temperatures, meeting the
requirements of either
For petrol engines, engine oil ACEA A1/B1 or ACEA A3/B3
meeting the Ford specification specifications. Use of these oils may
WSS-M2C913-A may also be used. result in longer cranking periods,
reduced engine performance,
reduced fuel economy, and
increased emission levels.
170
Capacities and specifications
VEHICLE FLUIDS
Part Recommended fluid Specification
Power assisted steering Hydraulic Fluid WSS-M2C195-A
Coolant Motorcraft SuperPlus Antifreeze WSS-M97B44-D
Capacities (litres)
1.25 l 1.3 l 1.4 l 1.6 l 2.0 l
Engine
Duratec Duratec Duratec Duratec Duratec
Engine oil
with filter 3.751/3,82 4.35 3.751/3,82 4.12/4,253 4.3
without filter 3.50 3.90 3.50 3.75 3.9
Power assisted steering MAX mark
Cooling system
5.0 6.0
including heating
Screen washer system 2.5
Fuel tank 45
Capacities (litres)
Engine 1.4 l Duratorq-TDCi 1.6 l Duratorq-TDCi
Engine oil
with filter 3.80 3.85
without filter 3.40 3.45
Power assisted steering MAX mark
Cooling system
5.5 6.0
including heating
Screen washer system 2.5
Fuel tank 43
1 With oil filter EFL 500
2 With oil filter EFL 10
3 With oil filter EFL 600
171
Capacities and specifications
VEHICLE WEIGHT
Fiesta
Vehicle weight (kg) 3-door 5-door
van
1.25 l Duratec
1 Depending on country.
2 Depending on model variant.
172
Capacities and specifications
Fiesta
Vehicle weight (kg) 3-door 5-door
van
2.0 l Duratec
173
Capacities and specifications
Fiesta
Vehicle weight (kg) 3-door 5-door
van
1.6 l Duratorq-TDCi
1 Depending on country.
2 Depending on model variant.
174
Capacities and specifications
TYRE DATA
Tyre pressure
The pressure for your spare tyre
should be set to the highest value
given for your vehicle/tyre size
combination.
Note: If the spare wheel rim or tire
size differs from the other wheels
fitted, see also section Spare
wheel, page 146 onwards.
When using winter tyres, the tyre
pressures recommended by the tyre
manufacturer should be adhered to.
175
Capacities and specifications
Snow chains
Use only the recommended small Vehicles with Electronic Stability
link snow chains on the driving Program (ESP) may exhibit some
wheels (front). unusual driving characteristics
Snow chains must only be fitted to which can be avoided by switching
steel wheels with 185/55 R 15 the system off. Refer to the section
(vehicles with 2.0 l Duratec engine) Electronic Stability Program
or 175/65 R 14 (all other model (ESP), page 101.
variants). In order to avoid damaging
Do not exceed 50 km/h. Remove full-diameter wheel covers, they
the chains immediately on should be removed before driving
snow-free roads. with snow chains.
The ABS will continue to function
normally.
176
Capacities and specifications
DIMENSIONS
3-door/
Fiesta van
5-door
177
Capacities and specifications
ATTACHMENT POINTS FOR The installation of towing
TOWING EQUIPMENT equipment should only be
performed by an expert.
Distances mm1
A = Bumper end of towball 115
B = Attachment point centre of towball 5
C = Wheel centre centre of towball 749
D = Centre of towball side member 507
E = Inner side of side member 1014
F = Centre of towball centre 1. attachment point 317
G = Centre of towball centre 2. attachment point 603
1 All measurements refer to towing equipment officially released by Ford.
178
Capacities and specifications
RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL
If the type approval of your remote It is recommended that you use the
control is inspected, refer to the remote control only in the countries
table below. listed.
433,92 MHz
5WK4 725/8686/8071
BAKOM 97.0946.K.P.
MCW 129/95 23/1997
272/3-1998
542/98
Ref.No.: 3K43D/3R1B9/SPLS-RX9/98
1 Hereby, Siemens, declares that this remote control is in compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
179
Capacities and specifications
ENGINE IMMOBILISATION SYSTEM
If the type approval of your engine immobilisation system is inspected,
refer to the table below.
Type approval of the engine immobilisation system
Country Official test number
No label required
1
3043 104475A
M.C.W. 129/95 /(11)
1
No type approval necessary.
WT/122/98 II
ENG 3/2/RFS29
M.. S.H. Nr. 003/2002
1 Data not available at the time of printing.
180
Capacities and specifications
Type approval of the engine immobilisation system
Country Official test number
LPREQ-0259-2002
171
B.61.TK.0.22.00.00/49402632
FCC ID:
NT8-15607-PAT3XCVR
181
Index
A A
ABS. Automatic transmission . . . 107-113
See Brakes Drive modes . . . . . . . . . . . 111-113
Air conditioning. Gear display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
See Heating and ventilation Moving off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88-93 Release button . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Airbag warning light . . . . . . . . . 91 Selector lever lock . . . . . 107, 111
Curtain airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Selector lever positions . . 107-108
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . 88-90 Starting the vehicle . . . . . . . . . 105
Side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Airbag deactivation . . . . . . . . 92-94 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Anti-lock braking system (ABS). Transmission/Engine
See Brakes systems fault warning light . . . 113
Anti-theft alarm system . . . . . . . . 78 Warning signal, audible . . . . . . 108
Switch off the alarm . . . . . . . . . 78 Auxiliary heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Ashtray, front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Audio remote control . . . . . . . 60-61
Audio systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Audio remote control . . . . . 60-61
Automatic volume control
(AVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Radio display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
182
Index
B C
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Capacities and
Booster battery . . . . . . . . 152-153 specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 168-181
Disconnected battery . . . . . . . 151 Central door locking.
Ignition warning light . . . . . . . 151 See Locking system
Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . 152-153 Children
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 93-97
Remote control, Childproof safety locks . . . . . . . 68
battery replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Cigar lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98-100 Clock, digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
ABS warning light . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Clutch fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . 164
Antilock braking system Cold start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
(ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Cooling system
Brake fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Brake fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . 164
Coolant capacity . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Brake system warning light . . . 99
Temperature gauge . . . . . . . . . . 21
Disc brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Dual circuit braking system . . . 98
Emergency Brake Assist . . . . . 100
Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Hazards on heavy braking . . . . 100
183
Index
D E
Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Electronic Stability
Diesel low fuel safety mode . . . . 11 Program (ESP) . . . . . . . . . . 101-102
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 22-23 Engine oil . . . . . . 163-164, 170-171
Driving Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Braking with ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Engine oil dipstick . . . . . . . . . . 163
Driving with a Engine oil filler cap . . . . . . . . . 164
catalytic converter . . . . . . . . . . 126 Oil pressure warning light . . . . 164
Driving with a roof load . . . . . . 130 Oil specifications . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Driving with a trailer . . . . . . . . 129 Engine speed limiter . . . . . . . . . 103
Durashift EST . . . . . . . . . . . 115-121 Engines
Downshift (Kickdown) . . . . . . 120 Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Selecting a gear . . . . . . . . 115-117 Diesel engine, starting . . . . . . . 104
Starting the engine . . . . . . . . . 105 Diesel engine, switching off . . 104
Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Diesel low fuel safety mode 11, 124
Transmission warning light . . . 121 Disconnected battery . . . . . . . 151
Transmission/ Engine immobilisation
Engine systems fault . . . . . . . . 122 system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75-77
Vehicle towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Warning signal, audible . . . . . . 120 Engine warning light . . . . . . . . 123
Flooded engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Limited operation strategy
programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Starting the engine . . . . . 103-106
Environment protection . . . . . . . 15
184
Index
F H
Filling capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
First aid kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Hazard flasher switch . . . . . . . . 132
Fog lights. Hazards on
See Lights heavy braking . . . . . . . . 35, 53, 100
Front and rear screen, heated . . 47 Head restraints.
Front screen, heated . . . . . . . . . . 47 See Seats
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Heating and ventilation . . . . . 38-47
Diesel fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Air conditioning . . . . . . . 39, 42-43
Diesel low fuel Air conditioning,
safety mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 124 maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Filling up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Air distribution . . . . . . . . . . . 40, 45
Fuel consumption data . . 169-170 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Defrosting the windows . . . . . . 41
Fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Electronic automatic
Low fuel level warning light . . 124 climate control . . . . . . . . . . . 43-46
Tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Fresh air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Unleaded fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Recirculated air . . . . . . . . . . 38, 42
Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Fuel filler flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Fuel injection system
shut-off switch . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134-137
G
Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-23
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I J
Identification numbers . . . . . . . 168 Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148-150
Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Jacking points . . . . . . . . . . . 148-149
Immobilisation system . . . . . . 75-77 Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . 152-153
Coded keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
K
Type approval . . . . . . . . . . 180-181
Indicator lights. Keys.
See Warning and Indicator lights See Locking system
Information messages . . . . . . 28-31
Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . 18-23
Instrument panel . . . . . . 2-3, 16-17
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
186
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L L
Lights Locking system
Autolamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-49 Automatic relocking . . . . . . . . . 71
Bulb replacement . . . . . . . 138-145 Central door locking . . . . . . 70-75
Dipped beam . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 54 Childproof safety locks . . . . . . . 68
Direction indicator lever . . . . . . 53 Doors open warning . . . . . . . . . . 69
Direction indicator light . . . . . . 54 Double locking . . . . . . . . . . . 70, 73
Exterior lights, Ignition switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
audible warning signal . . . . . . . . 48 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Front fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . 49-50 Keys, coded for
Hazards on immobilisation system . . . . . . . . 75
heavy braking . . . . . . . . . . . 35, 100 Locking the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 72
Headlight levelling control . 52-53 Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67-69
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Luggage compartment . . . . . . . 68
Home safe light . . . . . . . . . . 50-51 Opening the bonnet . . . . . . . . . 159
Indicator lights. Programming the
See Warning and indicator lights remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Interior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Lane change indicators . . . . 35, 53 Remote control,
Light switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-49 battery replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Main beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Remote control,
Main beam indicator light . . . . . 54 programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Multifunction lever . . . . . . . . . . 53 Remote control,
Reading lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 type approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Rear fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Reprogramming the
unlocking function . . . . . . . . 35, 72
Side lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Secure locking system . . . . . 70, 73
Warning lights.
See Warning and indicator lights Steering lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Welcome lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Unlocking the vehicle . . . . . . . . 71
Luggage compartment
Increasing load floor . . . . . . . . . 82
Luggage cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Opening the
luggage compartment . . . . . . . . 68
Opening the tailgate . . . . . . . . . 71
Transporting luggage . . . . . . . . 126
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
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M O
Maintenance and care . . . . 158-167 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 27
Maintenance chart . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Oil types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Manual transmission . . . . . . . . . 106 Original parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Gear selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
P
Message Centre . . . . . 22-23, 24-37
Average fuel consumption . . . . 27 Paint damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Average speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Chime deactivation . . . . . . . . . . 36 Handbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Parking on a hill . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Display warning light . . . 23, 28-31 Ultrasonic park distance
Distance to empty . . . . . . . . . . . 27 sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130-131
Fuel economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Passenger airbag
Main menu overview . . . . . . . . . 26 deactivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92-94
Measure units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Power point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Power windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Outside temperature . . . . . . . . . 27 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15
Setting the language . . . . . . 36-37
Q
Settings menu . . . . . . . . . . . 33-37
Settings menu overview . . . . . . 34 Quick start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Time setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 R
Tripmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Warning/information Radio frequency remote
messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-31 control, type approval . . . . . . . . 179
Mirrors Rear screen, heated . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Folding function . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Refilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163-166
Interior rear-view mirror . . . . . . 61 Refill capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Outside rear-view mirrors, Roadside emergencies . . . . 132-156
electrically operated . . . . . . . . . 62 Roof rack . . . . . . . . . . . 130, 172-174
Outside rear-view mirrors . . 61-62
Outside rear-view mirrors,
heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Multifunction display . . . . . . . 22-23
Distance to empty . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Multifunction lever . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
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S S
Screen washing/wiping Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79-83
Autowipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57-58 Child restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 93-97
Front screen washing . . . . . . . . 59 Correct position . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Front screen wiping . . . . . . . . . . 57 Folding the seatback . . . . . . . . . 82
Intermittent wiping . . . . . . . . . . 57 Front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79-81
Rear screen washing/wiping . . . 59 Head restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Washer fluid capacity . . . . . . . 171 Heated front seats . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Washer fluid reservoir . . . . . . . 166 Seat covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79, 91
Washer jets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158-167
Wiper blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Socket/cigar lighter . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Wiper lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57-58 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84-87 Starting the engine . . . . . . 103-106
Adjusting the height . . . . . . . . . 85 Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . 152-153
Care of seat belts . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Starting by towing/pushing . . . 155
Pregnant women . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Steering
Seat belt pretensioner . . . . . . . . 86 Adjusting the steering wheel . . 56
Seat belt pretensioner Power steering fluid level . . . . 166
warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Steering lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Seating and
Storage areas . . . . . . . . . . . 128-129
safety restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 79-97
Coin holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Front storage tray . . . . . . . . . . 128
Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . 128
Map pockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Storage area passenger side . . 128
Storage compartment . . . . . . . 128
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
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T V
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Vehicle care . . . . . . . . . . . . 156-157
Towing Vehicle fluids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Attachment points . . . . . . . . . . 178 Vehicle identification number . . 168
Pushing/towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Vehicle identification plate . . . . 168
Towing eye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Vehicle weight . . . . . . . . . . 172-174
Trailer towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Ventilation.
Tripmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 27 See Heating and ventilation
Tyres and wheels
Changing a wheel . . . . . . . 145-151
Direction of rotation . . . . . . . . 146
Fitting a wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Jacking up . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148-150
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Removing a wheel . . . . . . . . . . 149
Running in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Snow chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . 146-147
Temporary spare tyre . . . . . . . 146
Tyre pressure . . . . . . . . . . 175-176
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W W
Warning and indicator lights . 18-20 Warning signals, audible
ABS warning light . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Automatic transmission . . . . . 108
Airbag/seat belt pretensioner Chime deactivation . . . . . . . . . . 36
warning light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Durashift EST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Brake system warning light . . . 99 Exterior lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Direction indicator light . . . . . . 54 Low fuel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Display warning light . . . . . . . . . 23 Message Centre,
Doors open warning light . . . . . 69 confirmation chime . . . . . . . . . . 24
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Warning symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Engine coolant Warning triangle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
temperature warning . . . . . . . . 165 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Frost warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Washing the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 156
Headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172-174
Ignition warning light . . . . . . . 151
Wheels.
Low fuel level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
See Tyres and wheels
Main beam indicator light . . . . . 54
Windows, electrically operated . . 63
Oil pressure warning light . . . . 164
Automatic opening . . . . . . . . . . 63
Overdrive indicator light . . . . . 109
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Transmission warning light . . . 121
Transmission/
Engine systems fault . . . 113, 122
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . 28-31
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