
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ARMING THE ALARM
Note: If the vehicle is locked with thekey, this does not activate the alarmsystem (vehicles with 3.0 l Duractec−VE/-ST or 2.5l Duractec−VE engineand enhanced security).
The system is armed as soon as thevehicle is locked and acts as adeterrent to unauthorised personswho attempt to open the doors,bonnet or luggage compartment, orremove the audio system.
Interior sensors
Note: The interior sensors functioncorrectly only if all windows and thesunroof are completely closed. Inaddition to this, the sensors must notbe covered up. The system shouldnot be activated if any persons,animals or other moving objects areinside the vehicle.
Note: Do not activate the interiorsensors if an additional heatingsystem is used, as the alarm couldotherwise be set off.
The interior sensors monitor anymovement within the vehicle.
The interior sensors are activatedtogether with the double lockingsystem.
Automatic arming delay
Up to 20 seconds after activating theanti-theft alarm system, it is stillpossible to open the vehicle againwithout triggering the alarm. Afterthat, the anti-theft alarm system willmonitor all doors, the bonnet and thetailgate, provided that they areclosed.
If a door, the bonnet or the tailgate isclosed later, the system will monitorit after 20 seconds.
Alarm
The alarm sounds for 30 seconds ifan unauthorised person opens adoor, the luggage compartment orthe bonnet, or if the interior sensors(optional) register any movementinside the vehicle.
The hazard warning flashers will flashfor five minutes.
Any attempt to start the engine or toremove the audio system sounds thealarm again.
DISARMING THE ALARM
The anti-theft alarm system can bedeactivated at any time – even whenthe alarm is sounding – by unlockingthe driver’s door with the key or withthe remote control.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The anti-theft alarm system for thetailgate is deactivated when theluggage compartment is unlockedwith a key (4-door models) or theremote control (all models). Afterclosure, the alarm is once againarmed.
Vehicles with 3.0 l Duratec-VE/-ST or 2.5 l Duratec-VEengine
Note: Unlocking a front door with akey will not deactivate this alarm.
On vehicles with enhanced security(certain markets only), the anti-theftalarm system is deactivated bypressing the unlock button on theremote control.
To deactivate with a non-remote key,open the driver’s door with themechanical key. This starts a 12second delay chime before the alarmsounds. During this period the alarmsystem can be deactivated by turningthe key in the ignition to position II.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ADJUSTING THE
STEERING WHEEL
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheelwhen the vehicle is moving.
Release the locking lever to adjustthe height of the steering wheel andits distance from the driver.
Return the lever to its original positionto secure the wheel.
See Sitting in the correct position(page 90).
HORN
The horn can also be operated whenthe ignition is off.
AUDIO CONTROL
Select radio, CD or cassette modeon the audio unit.
The following functions can beoperated with the remote control:
Volume
Volume up: Pull the VOL+ switchtowards the steering wheel.
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Note: We recommend that you usethe remote control only in thecountries listed.
If the type approval of your remotecontrol is inspected, refer to thefollowing table.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Changing a bulb..............................57Approach lamps..................................60Central brake lamp (4-door)..............63Central brake lamp (5-door andEstate)...............................................63Fog lamps (ST variants).......................61Fog lamps (vehicles with sportbumpers)...........................................60Footwell lamp.......................................65Front interior lamp...............................64Glove compartment lamp..................65Headlamps, side lamps, directionindicators...........................................58Luggage compartment lamp............65Number plate lamp.............................64Reading lamps.....................................65Rear interior lamp................................64Rear lamps (4-door and 5-door).......61Rear lamps (Estate)............................62Side repeater indicator.......................60Sun visor lamps....................................65
Changing a fuse.............................137Changing a road wheel................160Fitting a wheel.....................................165Jacking points.....................................161Removing a wheel.............................163Spare wheel........................................160Stowing the wheel.............................165Vehicle jack..........................................161
Changing the remote controlbattery............................................33Changing the wiper blades...........52Checking the wiper blades............51Child safety locks............................24Child safety.......................................18Child seat positioning......................19Child seats........................................18Child restraints for different massgroups................................................19
Cigar lighter......................................97
Cleaning the exterior....................156Body paintwork preservation...........156Cleaning the headlamps...................156Cleaning the rear window................156
Cleaning the interior......................156Seat belts............................................156
Climate control................................80Principle of operation..........................80
Clock.................................................97Coded keys......................................41Coding erasure....................................42Key coding............................................41
Convenience features....................97Cruise control.................................124Principle of operation........................124
Cup holders.....................................99
D
Detachable tow ball......................130Installing the tow ball..........................131Maintenance.......................................132Removing the tow ball......................130
Direction indicators.........................56Disarming the alarm........................44Vehicles with 3.0 l Duratec-VE/-ST or2.5 l Duratec-VE engine..................45
Disarming the engineimmobiliser.....................................43Driving hints....................................133
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Electric exterior mirrors..................70Electric folding mirrors.........................70Mirror tilting positions..........................70
Electric seats....................................912-way electric seat...............................918-way electric seat...............................91
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Head restraints................................92Front head restraints...........................92Rear head restraints............................92
Headlamp levelling..........................55Headlamp washers.........................51Heated seats...................................95Recommended settings....................95
Heated windows and mirrors.......86Heated exterior mirrors......................86Heated windows.................................86
Hints on driving with ABS..............118Horn..................................................46
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Ignition switch................................100Ignition switch positions....................100
Information displays........................78Inspecting safety systemcomponents................................135Seat belts............................................135
Instrument lighting dimmer............97Instruments......................................72Interior lamps...................................57Reading lamps.....................................57
Interior mirror...................................70Auto-dimming mirror............................71
Introduction........................................5
K
Keys and remote controls.............32
L
Lighting control................................53Autolamps.............................................53Headlamp flasher................................54Main/dipped beam..............................53Parking lamps.......................................53
Lighting.............................................53
Load carrying.................................126General information...........................126
Locking and unlocking...................35Central and double locking................36Doors.....................................................35Tailgate..................................................35
Locks................................................35Luggage covers.............................1275-door..................................................127Estate...................................................127
M
Maintenance..................................144General information...........................144Technical specifications....................154
Manual climate control....................81Air distribution control..........................81Blower....................................................81Permanent comfort settings.............83Rapid cooling of the vehicleinterior................................................83Rapid heating of the vehicleinterior................................................83Rapid windowdefrosting/demisting.......................82Recirculated air....................................82Switching the air conditioning on andoff.......................................................82Switching the climate control systemon and off..........................................82Temperature control............................81
Manual seats...................................90Adjusting the angle of theseatback............................................91Adjusting the lumbar support.............91Moving the seats forwards orbackwards........................................90
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Occupant protection......................25Principle of operation..........................25
Opening and closing thebonnet..........................................149Closing the bonnet............................149Opening the bonnet..........................149
P
Parking aid......................................123Principle of operation........................123
Parking brake..................................119All vehicles............................................119
Parts and accessories......................5Power steering fluid check..........153Programming the remotecontrol............................................32Re-programming the unlockingfunction..............................................33
Q
Quick start...........................................7
R
Rear fog lamps................................54Rear seats........................................93Folding rear seat cushions andseatback forwards...........................94Folding the rear seatbackforwards............................................93Returning the seatback to its uprightposition..............................................94
Rear window wiper andwashers..........................................50Intermittent wiping...............................50Reverse gear wipe..............................50Washer..................................................50
Refuelling........................................104Repairing minor paintdamage.........................................157Roof racks and load carriers........127Roof rack.............................................127Roof rails (Estate)...............................128
Running-in......................................133
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Safety precautions........................103Seat belt height adjustment..........30Seat belt reminder..........................29Deactivating the seat beltreminder............................................29
Seats.................................................90Self-levelling suspension..............122Principle of operation........................122
Sitting in the correct position........90Stability control...............................120Principle of operation........................120
Starting a diesel engine.................101Cold/hot engine..................................101General points on starting.................101
Starting a petrol engine................100Cold/hot engine..................................101Flooded engine...................................101General points on starting................100
Starting the engine........................100General information...........................100
Status after a collision...................135Steering wheel................................46Storage compartments.................99Cassette and CD box.........................99Glasses holder.....................................99
Sun visors.........................................97
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