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Principle of operation.....................118
Hints on driving with ABS..............118
Parking brake..................................119
Stability control.........120
Principle of operation....................120
Using stability control....................120
Traction control.........121
Principle of operation.....................121
Using traction control....................121
Self-levelling
suspension.............122
Principle of operation....................122
Parking aid................123
Principle of operation....................123
Using the parking aid....................123
Cruise control...........124
Principle of operation....................124
Using cruise control......................124
Load carrying...........126
General information......................126
Cargo nets......................................126
Luggage covers.............................127
Roof racks and load carriers........127
Towing......................129
Towing a trailer...............................129
Essential towing checks...............129
Detachable tow ball......................130
Driving hints..............133
Running-in......................................133
Emergency
equipment..............134
First aid kit.......................................134
Warning triangle.............................134
Status after a
collision..................135
Fuel cut-off switch.........................135
Inspecting safety systemcomponents...............................135
Fuses........................136
Fuse box locations........................136
Changing a fuse.............................137
Fuse specification chart................137
Vehicle recovery.......141
Towing points..................................141
Transporting the vehicle...............142
Towing the vehicle on fourwheels.........................................143
Maintenance.............144
General information......................144
Engine compartmentoverview......................................145
Opening and closing thebonnet.........................................149
Engine oil check.............................149
Engine coolant check....................151
Automatic transmission fluidcheck...........................................152
Brake and clutch fluid check.......152
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A luggage net can be attached to thefour retaining points on the load areafloor. It can prevent objects slidingaround.
LUGGAGE COVERS
WARNING
Do not place objects on theluggage cover.
5-door
Removal
Detach the two lifting straps on thetailgate. Release the cover at its sidesand pull it out horizontally withouttilting it.
Refitting
Insert the cover horizontally, align itand push in as far as the stop. Attachthe lifting straps to the tailgate.
Estate
Pull out the roller cover and securein the retaining points. The cover canbe removed completely by pressingboth ends of the support inwards.
ROOF RACKS AND LOAD
CARRIERS
Roof rack
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Load carryingE72512 E72513 E72514
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine WARNING
Driving with a roof load can havea negative influence on thedriveability of the vehicle.
Roof rails (Estate)
The side mounting rails are designedso that racks (for bicycles, skis etc.)from the Ford accessories range canbe fitted. Loads should be evenlydistributed on the cross rails and/orthe side rails. Never place any loadsdirectly onto the roof surface.
Lockable cross rails with fitting keyfrom the Ford accessories range canbe obtained from your dealer.
Note: Take care not to install thecross rails over the rear area of thesunroof in such a way that it wouldrestrict the tilting mechanism.
To minimise wind noise, the twocross rails can be fitted at 30 cmdistance or completely removedwhen they are not in use.
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Load carryingE72515 E72516
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Dimension in mm(inches)Dimension descriptionItem
595 mmCentre of towball – centre 2. attachment pointH
740 mmCentre of towball – centre 3. attachment pointI
Vehicle weight
1.8 l Duratec-HE 81 kW (110 PS)
Weight (kg)ItemEstate5-door4-door
143413781360EC base kerb weight
631532535Maximum payload
206519101895Permissible gross weight
757575Permissible roof rack weight
1.8 l Duratec-HE 92 kW (125 PS)
Weight (kg)ItemEstate5-door4-door
143413751364EC base kerb weight
631535531Maximum payload
206519101895Permissible gross weight
757575Permissible roof rack weight
1.8 l Duratec-SCi 96 kW (130 PS)
Weight (kg)ItemEstate5-door4-door
146913951385EC base kerb weight
631550550Maximum payload
210019451935Permissible gross weight
757575Permissible roof rack weight
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2.0 l Duratec-HE, Manual
Weight (kg)ItemEstate5-door4-door
143713831369EC base kerb weight
658567566Maximum payload
209519501935Permissible gross weight
757575Permissible roof rack weight
2.0 l Duratec-HE, Automatic
Weight (kg)ItemEstate5-door4-door
147014111391EC base kerb weight
600504514Maximum payload
207019151905Permissible gross weight
757575Permissible roof rack weight
2.5 l Duratec-VE, Manual
Weight (kg)ItemEstate5-door4-door
151114581450EC base kerb weight
629532525Maximum payload
214019901975Permissible gross weight
757575Permissible roof rack weight
2.5 l Duratec-VE, Automatic
Weight (kg)ItemEstate5-door4-door
154514911483EC base kerb weight
625534527Maximum payload
217020252010Permissible gross weight
757575Permissible roof rack weight
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Technical specifications
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3.0 l Duratec-VE 150 kW (203 PS)
Weight (kg)ItemEstate5-door4-door
155214751464EC base kerb weight
618520521Maximum payload
217019951985Permissible gross weight
757575Permissible roof rack weight
3.0 l Duratec-ST 166 kW (226 PS)
Weight (kg)ItemEstate5-door4-door
154914901485EC base kerb weight
596500490Maximum payload
214519901975Permissible gross weight
757575Permissible roof rack weight
2.0 l Duratorq-TDDi 66 kW (90 PS)
Weight (kg)ItemEstate5-door4-door
154514851472EC base kerb weight
630530533Maximum payload
217520152005Permissible gross weight
757575Permissible roof rack weight
2.0 l Duratorq-TDCi 66 kW (90 PS)
Weight (kg)ItemEstate5-door4-door
155514961484EC base kerb weight
630529536Maximum payload
218520252020Permissible gross weight
757575Permissible roof rack weight
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2.0 l Duratorq-TDCi 85 kW (115 PS), 5-speed manual
Weight (kg)ItemEstate5-door4-door
155514961484EC base kerb weight
640539546Maximum payload
219520352030Permissible gross weight
757575Permissible roof rack weight
2.0 l Duratorq-TDCi 85 kW (115 PS), 6-speed manual
Weight (kg)ItemEstate5-door4-door
15711/15642150515001/14932EC base kerb weight
6241/62125301/52025301/5272Maximum payload
21951/2185220351/2025220301/20202Permissible gross weight
757575Permissible roof rack weight
1 With diesel particle filter
2 Without diesel particle filter
2.0 l Duratorq-TDCi 85 kW (115 PS), Automatic
Weight (kg)ItemEstate5-door4-door
159515361523EC base kerb weight
640539542Maximum payload
223520752065Permissible gross weight
757575Permissible roof rack weight
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2.0 l Duratorq-TDCi 96 kW (130 PS), Manual
Weight (kg)ItemEstate5-door4-door
15711/15642150515001/14932EC base kerb weight
6241/63125305301/5372Maximum payload
219520352030Permissible gross weight
757575Permissible roof rack weight
1 With diesel particle filter
2 Without diesel particle filter
2.0 l Duratorq-TDCi 96 kW (130 PS), Automatic
Weight (kg)ItemEstate5-door4-door
159515361524EC base kerb weight
640539541Maximum payload
223520752065Permissible gross weight
757575Permissible roof rack weight
2.2 l Duratorq-TDCi
Weight (kg)ItemEstate5-door4-door
155514781467EC base kerb weight
635537538Maximum payload
219020152005Permissible gross weight
757575Permissible roof rack weight
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