Using the rear view camera..................117
Cruise control
Principle of operation............................120
Using cruise control..............................120
Load carrying
General information..............................122
Luggage anchor points........................122
Luggage covers....................................122
Rear under floor storage......................123
Roof racks and load carriers...............124
Towing
Towing a trailer.......................................127
Detachable tow ball...............................127
Driving hints
Running-in...............................................131
Cold weather precautions....................131
Driving through water............................131
Emergency equipment
First aid kit...............................................132
Warning triangle.....................................132
Status after a collision
Fuel cut-off switch.................................133
Fuses
Fuse box locations................................134
Changing a fuse....................................134
Fuse specification chart.......................135
Vehicle recovery
Towing points.........................................140
Towing the vehicle on four wheels.....140
Maintenance
General information..............................142
Opening and closing the bonnet........142
Engine compartment overview - 2.5L
Duratec (VI5).......................................144
Engine compartment overview - 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi (DW) Diesel..............145
Engine oil dipstick - 2.5L Duratec (VI5)......................................................147
Engine oil dipstick - 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi (DW) Diesel..........................................147
Engine oil check.....................................147
Engine coolant check...........................148
Brake and clutch fluid check...............149
Power steering fluid check..................149
Washer fluid check................................149
Technical specifications........................150
Vehicle care
Cleaning the exterior............................152
Cleaning the interior..............................152
Repairing minor paint damage............153
Vehicle battery
Using booster cables............................154
Wheels and tyres
General information..............................156
Changing a road wheel........................156
Tyre repair kit...........................................161
Run flat tyres..........................................165
Tyre care.................................................166
Using winter tyres..................................166
Using snow chains................................166
Tyre pressure monitoring system.......167
Technical specifications........................168
Vehicle identification
Vehicle identification plate....................170
Vehicle identification number (VIN).....170
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