
Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Introduction..................5
About this handbook........................5
Symbols glossary..............................5
Parts and accessories......................5
Quick start....................7
Child safety.................18
Child seats........................................18
Child seat positioning......................19
Booster cushions.............................21
Child safety locks............................24
Occupant
protection................25
Principle of operation.....................25
Seat belt reminder..........................29
Fastening the seat belts................29
Seat belt height adjustment..........30
Using seat belts duringpregnancy.....................................31
Airbag warning lamp.......................31
Keys and remote
controls...................32
General information on radiofrequencies..................................32
Programming the remotecontrol...........................................32
Changing the remote controlbattery...........................................33
Locks..........................35
Locking and unlocking...................35
Global opening and closing...........40
Engine immobiliser.....41
Principle of operation......................41
Coded keys......................................41
Arming the engine immobiliser.....43
Disarming the engineimmobiliser...................................43
Alarm..........................44
Arming the alarm.............................44
Disarming the alarm........................44
Steering wheel...........46
Adjusting the steering wheel.........46
Horn..................................................46
Audio control...................................46
Voice control....................................47
Wipers and
washers...................48
Windscreen wipers.........................48
Windscreen washers.....................49
Rear window wiper andwashers........................................50
Adjusting the windscreen washerjets..................................................51
Headlamp washers.........................51
Checking the wiper blades............51
Changing the wiper blades...........52
Lighting.......................53
Lighting control................................53
Front fog lamps...............................54
Rear fog lamps................................54
Adjusting the headlamps...............55
Headlamp levelling..........................55
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Re-programming theunlocking function
You can change the unlockingfunction so that pressing the unlockbutton once deactivates the centrallocking or double locking, disarmsthe anti-theft alarm system andunlocks the driver’s door. Pressingthe unlock button twice within threeseconds also unlocks thepassengers’ doors.
If you want the tailgate to be lockedwhile driving, press the locking buttonon the driver’s door to activatecentral locking.
In order to re-programme thefunction, press and hold the unlockand lock buttons simultaneously forat least four seconds with the ignitionswitched off. The direction indicatorswill flash twice to indicate that theunlocking function has beensuccessfully re-programmed.
Pressing and holding both buttonssimultaneously for at least fourseconds again will change thefunction back.
CHANGING THE REMOTE
CONTROL BATTERY
If the range of the transmitter in thekey decreases gradually, the battery(type 3V CR 2032) should bereplaced.
•Carefully seperate the transmitterunit from the key using a flatobject (e.g. a screwdriver) at therecess on the back.
•Carefully prise out the battery withthe flat object. Fit the new batterybetween the contacts with the +sign facing downwards.Reassemble the transmitter unitin reverse order.
•Open the transmitter unit byseperating the retaining clips onthe sides with the flat object.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine •Carefully prise out the battery withthe flat object. Fit the new batterybetween the contacts with the +sign facing downwards.Reassemble the transmitter unitin reverse order.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine GENERAL INFORMATION
General points on starting
If the battery has been disconnectedthe vehicle may exhibit some unusualdriving characteristics for approx. 8kilometres (5 miles) afterreconnecting the battery.
This is because the enginemanagement system must realignitself with the engine. Any unusualdriving characteristics during thisperiod may be disregarded.
Starting the engine bytowing or pushing
WARNING
To prevent damage you mustnot push or tow start yourvehicle. Use booster cables and abooster battery. See Using boostercables (page 158).
IGNITION SWITCH
Ignition switch positions
Position 0
WARNING
Never return the key to the 0position when the vehicle is inmotion.
Ignition off. When the key is removedfrom the ignition switch, the steeringcolumn lock will be activated as soonas the steering wheel is turned.
Position I
Steering unlocked. Ignition and allmain electrical circuits are disabled.The ignition key should not be left inthis position for too long to avoiddischarging the battery.
Positon II
Ignition switched on, all electricalcircuits operational. Warning andindicator lamps illuminate. This is thekey position when driving, and mustalso be selected when being towed.
Postion III
Starter motor activated. Release thekey as soon as the engine starts.
STARTING A PETROL
ENGINE
General points on starting
WARNING
If the engine does not start,refer to the instructionsregarding the fuel cut-off switch. SeeFuel cut-off switch (page 135).
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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
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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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