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To avoid scalding, never removethe cap from the coolantreservoir when the engine is hot. Donot restart the engine until theproblem has been eliminated.
The coolant level is visible throughthe translucent reservoir. The coolantlevel should be between the MINand the MAX mark when the engineis cold. Hot coolant expands andmay, therefore, extend beyond theMAX mark.
WARNING
Take great care when addingcoolant. Avoid spillage on anypart of the engine.
The coolant should be added whenthe engine is cold. If coolant has tobe added when the engine is hot, firstwait 10 minutes for the engine tocool. Unscrew the cap slowly. Anypressure will escape while you areturning the cap. Fully remove the cap.
WARNING
Do not allow this fluid to makecontact with the skin or eyes. Ifthis should happen rinse the affectedareas immediately with plenty ofwater and contact your doctor.
When the vehicle is new, the coolingsystem is filled with coolant whichoffers anti−freeze protection downto approximately –25 ºC.
Add coolant that meets the FordSpecification.
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION FLUID
CHECK
Your dealer checks the fluid level inthe automatic transmission whencarrying out routine maintenancework on your vehicle.
BRAKE AND CLUTCH
FLUID CHECK
WARNING
Do not allow this fluid to makecontact with the skin or eyes. Ifthis should happen rinse the affectedareas immediately with plenty ofwater and contact your doctor.
Brake and clutch fluid systems aresupplied from the same reservoir.
The level of the fluid must bebetween the MIN and MAX markson the side of the reservoir.
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About this handbook........................5Adjusting the headlamps...............55Vehicles with Xenon headlamps.......55
Adjusting the steering wheel.........46Adjusting the windscreen washerjets....................................................51Air vents.............................................81Airbag warning lamp.......................31Alarm.................................................44Approach lamps..............................66Arming the alarm.............................44Alarm......................................................44Automatic arming delay.....................44Interior sensors....................................44
Arming the engine immobiliser.....43Ashtray..............................................98Front ashtray........................................98Rear ashtray.........................................98
Audible warnings andindicators........................................76Frost.......................................................76Lights on................................................76Overspeed............................................77Parking aid............................................76Seat belt reminder...............................77
Audio control...................................46Mode......................................................47Seek.......................................................47Volume..................................................46
Automatic climate control.............84Blower and air distribution..................85Setting the temperature.....................84Switching the air conditioning on andoff.......................................................85Switching the automatic climatecontrol on and off............................85
Automatic transmission fluidcheck............................................152
Automatic transmission................110Drive modes (5-speedtransmission)...................................116Driving with an automatictransmission.....................................114Emergency park position releaselever...................................................116Gear selection.....................................110
Auxiliary heater................................87Auxiliary power sockets.................99Estate....................................................99
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Battery care....................................158Booster cushions.............................21Integrated booster cushion................21Vario child safety seat.........................23
Brake and clutch fluid check.......152Brakes..............................................118Principle of operation.........................118
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Cargo nets......................................126Catalytic converter........................103Driving with a catalytic converter.....103Parking.................................................103
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