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TYRE CARE
To make sure the front and rear tyresof your vehicle wear evenly and lastlonger, we recommend that youswap the tyres from front to rear andvice versa at regular intervals ofbetween 5 000 and 10 000 km (3000 and 6 000 miles).
CAUTION
Do not scrub the sidewalls of thetyres when you are parking.
If you have to mount a kerb, do soslowly and approach it with thewheels at right-angles to the kerb.
Examine the tyres regularly for cuts,foreign objects and uneven wear ofthe tread. Uneven wear could meanthat the wheel alignment is outsidespecification.
Check the tyre pressures (includingthe spare) when cold, every twoweeks.
USING WINTER TYRES
CAUTION
Make sure that you use thecorrect wheel nuts for the typeof wheel the winter tyres are fitted to.
If winter tyres are used, make surethat the tyre pressures are correct.See Technical specifications(page 224).
USING SNOW CHAINS
WARNINGS
Do not exceed 50 km/h (30mph).
Do not use snow chains onsnow-free roads.
Do not fit snow chains to205/50 R 17 or 225/40 R 18tyres.
CAUTION
If your vehicle is fitted with wheeltrims, remove them before fittingsnow chains.
Note:The ABS will continue tooperate normally.
Only use small link snow chains.
Only use snow chains on the frontwheels.
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Vehicles with stability control (ESP)may exhibit some unusual drivingcharacteristics which can be avoidedby switching the system off. SeeStability control (page 160).
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel nut torque
130 NmSteel wheel nuts
130 NmFive spoke steel wheel nuts
130 NmAlloy wheel nuts
Up to 160 km/h (100 mph)
Tyre pressures
Full loadNormal load
Tyre sizeVariantRearFrontRearFront
bar(lbf/in²)bar(lbf/in²)bar(lbf/in²)bar(lbf/in²)
4.24.24.24.2T125/85 R162
All - temporaryspare tyre - 80km/h (50 mph)MAX
2.82.42.32.1195/65 R 15All
2.82.42.32.3225/40 R 18All
2.82.42.32.1205/55 R 16Vehicles with apetrol engine
2.82.42.32.1205/50 R 17Vehicles with apetrol engine
2.82.42.32.3205/55 R 16Vehicles with adiesel engine
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Tyre sizeVariantRearFrontRearFront
bar(lbf/in²)bar(lbf/in²)bar(lbf/in²)bar(lbf/in²)
2.82.42.32.3205/50 R 17Vehicles with adiesel engine
Continuous speed in excess of 160 km/h (100 mph)
Tyre pressures
Full loadNormal load
Tyre sizeVariantRearFrontRearFront
bar(lbf/in²)bar(lbf/in²)bar(lbf/in²)bar(lbf/in²)
3.02.62.32.3195/65 R 15All
3.02.62.32.5225/40 R 18All
3.02.62.32.3205/55 R 16Vehicles with apetrol engine
3.02.62.32.3205/50 R 17Vehicles with apetrol engine
3.02.62.32.5205/55 R 16Vehicles with adiesel engine
3.02.62.32.5205/50 R 17Vehicles with adiesel engine
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PLATE
Vehicle identification numberA
Gross vehicle weightB
Gross train weightC
Maximum front axle weightD
Maximum rear axle weightE
The vehicle identification number andmaximum weights are shown on aplate located on the lock side of thepassenger door aperture at thebottom.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (VIN)
The vehicle identification number isstamped into the floor panel on theright-hand side, beside the front seat.It is also shown on the left-hand sideof the instrument panel.
ENGINE NUMBER - 1.6L
DURATEC-16V
(SIGMA)/1.6L DURATEC-
16V TI-VCT (SIGMA)
The engine number is stamped at thefront of the engine block, on theleft-hand side.
ENGINE NUMBER - 1.8L
DURATEC-HE (MI4)/2.0L
DURATEC-HE (MI4)
The engine number is stamped onthe rear of the engine block, on theleft-hand side.
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DURATORQ-TDCI (DV)
DIESEL/2.0L DURATORQ-
TDCI (PUMA) DIESEL
The engine number is stamped onthe engine block, next to the oil filterand the oil cooler.
ENGINE NUMBER - 1.8L
DURATORQ-TDCI (LYNX)
DIESEL
The engine number is stamped onthe intake manifold.
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Vehicle dimensions
Dimension in mm(inches)Dimension descriptionItem
4372 - 4391 (170.6 -172.9)Maximum lengthA
2022 - 2023 (79.6 -79.7)Overall width - incl. exterior mirrorsB
1564 - 1596 (61.6 -62.8)Overall height - EC kerb weightC
2640 (103.9)WheelbaseD
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1535 - 1545 (60.4 -60.8)Front trackE
1531 - 1541 (60.3 -60.7)Rear trackE
Towing equipment dimensions
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103 (4.1)Bumper – end of tow ball - vehicle with fixedtow ballA
146 (5.7)Bumper – end of tow ball - vehicle withdetachable tow ballA
32 (1.3)Attachment point – centre of tow ballB
898 (35.4)Wheel centre – centre of tow ball - vehiclewith fixed tow ballC
941 (37.0)Wheel centre – centre of tow ball - vehiclewith detachable tow ballC
517 (20.4)Centre of tow ball – side memberD
1034 (40.7)Inner side of side memberE
400 (15.7)Centre of tow ball – centre 1. attachment point- vehicle with fixed tow ballF
443 (17.4)Centre of tow ball – centre 1. attachment point- vehicle with detachable tow ballF
699 (27.5)Centre of tow ball – centre 2. attachmentpoint - vehicle with fixed tow ballG
742 (29.2)Centre of tow ball – centre 2. attachmentpoint - vehicle with detachable tow ballG
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