Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID
CHECK
WARNINGS
Use of any fluid other than therecommended brake fluid mayreduce brake efficiency and not meetFord's performance standards.
Do not allow the fluid to touch yourskin or eyes. If this happens, rinse theaffected areas immediately withplenty of water and contact your doctor.
If the level is at the MIN mark, havethe system checked by an authoriseddealer as soon as possible.
Note:Keep brake fluid clean and dry.Contamination with dirt, water, petroleumproducts or other materials may result inbrake system damage and possible failure.
Note:The brake and the clutch systems aresupplied from the same reservoir.
Add fluid that meets the Ford specification.See Technical Specifications (page 150).
WASHER FLUID CHECK
Note:The reservoir supplies the front andrear washer systems.
When adding fluid, use a mixture of washerfluid and water to help prevent freezing incold weather and improve the cleaningcapability. We recommend that you useonly high quality washer fluid.
For information on fluid dilution, refer tothe product instructions.
CHANGING THE 12V BATTERY
WARNING
For vehicles with start-stop thebattery requirement is different. Youmust replace the battery with one ofexactly the same specification.
Note:Where applicable you mustreprogram the audio system using thekeycode.
The battery is located in the enginecompartment. See Maintenance (page134).
CHECKING THE WIPER
BLADES
Run the tip of your fingers over the edge ofthe blade to check for roughness.
Clean the wiper blades with washer fluidor water applied with a soft sponge orcloth.
CHANGING THE WIPER
BLADES
Windscreen Wiper Blades
Note:The windscreen wiper blades aredifferent in length. See TechnicalSpecifications (page 150). If you installwiper blades of the wrong length, the rainsensor may not work correctly.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine USING WINTER TYRES
WARNING
When using winter tyres on yourvehicle, you must make sure that youfit the correct type of wheel nuts.
If winter tyres are used, make sure that thetyre pressures are correct. See TechnicalSpecifications (page 164).
USING SNOW CHAINS
WARNINGS
Do not exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
Do not use snow chains on snow-freeroads.
Only fit snow chains to specifiedtyres. See TechnicalSpecifications (page 164).
If your vehicle has wheel trims,remove them before fitting snowchains.
Note:The anti-lock braking system willcontinue to operate normally.
Only use small link snow chains.
Only use snow chains on the front wheels.
Vehicles With Stability Control
When stability control is on, your vehiclemay exhibit some unusual drivingcharacteristics. To reduce this, switchtraction control off. See Using StabilityControl (page 103).
TYRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM
WARNINGS
The system does not relieve you ofyour responsibility to regularly checkthe tyre pressures.
The system will only provide a lowtyre pressure warning. It will notinflate the tyres.
Do not drive on significantlyunder-inflated tyres. This may causethe tyres to overheat and fail.Under-inflation reduces fuel efficiency, tyretread life and may also affect your abilityto drive your vehicle safely.
Do not bend or damage the valveswhen you are inflating the tyres.
Have tyres installed by an authoriseddealer.
The deflation detection system will alertyou if there is a change of air pressure inany tyre. It does this by using the anti-lockbraking sensors to detect the rollingcircumference of the wheels. When thecircumference changes, this indicates lowtyre pressure. A warning message isdisplayed in the information display andthe message indicator will illuminate. SeeInformation Messages (page 62).
If a low pressure warning message isdisplayed in the information display, checkthe tyre pressures as soon as possible andinflate them to the recommendedpressure. See Technical Specifications(page 164).
If this happens frequently, have the causedetermined and rectified as soon aspossible.
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A/CSee: Climate Control..........................................68About This Manual...........................................5Protecting the Environment...............................5ABSSee: Brakes............................................................101ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes.................................................................101AccessoriesSee: Replacement PartsRecommendation..............................................7Active City Stop...............................................111General Information............................................111Laser Sensor Information.................................112Using Active City Stop.........................................111Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................38Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control..........................................68Air Vents............................................................68Centre Air Vents....................................................68Side Air Vent..........................................................68AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................35Anti-Theft Alarm............................................35Alarm System........................................................35Arming the Alarm.................................................36Disarming the Alarm............................................37Full and Reduced Guard....................................36Triggering the Alarm............................................36Appendices....................................................225At a Glance..........................................................8Front Exterior Overview........................................8Instrument Panel Overview..............................10Rear Exterior Overview........................................13Vehicle Interior Overview.....................................9Audible Warnings and Indicators.............56Automatic Transmission...................................56Headlamps On......................................................56Key Outside Car....................................................56Low Fuel...................................................................57Seat Belt Minder....................................................57Audio Control...................................................38.....................................................................................38Audio System..................................................171General Information............................................171
Audio System Security................................187Audio Troubleshooting...............................195Audio unit - Vehicles With:AM/FM/CD/Bluetooth..............................177Alternative Frequencies....................................181Automatic Volume Control............................180Autostore Control..............................................180News Broadcasts.................................................181Regional Mode......................................................181Sound Button.......................................................179Station Preset Buttons.....................................179Station Tuning Control......................................179Traffic Information Control.............................180Waveband Button..............................................179Audio unit - Vehicles With:AM/FM/CD...................................................172Alternative Frequencies....................................176Automatic Volume Control.............................175Autostore Control...............................................175News Broadcasts................................................176Regional Mode.....................................................176Sound Button.......................................................174Station Preset Buttons......................................174Station Tuning Control......................................174Traffic Information Control..............................175Waveband Button...............................................174Audio unit - Vehicles With: SonyAM/FM/CD...................................................182Alternative Frequencies...................................186Automatic Volume Control............................186Autostore Control...............................................185Digital Signal Processing.................................186News Broadcasts...............................................186Regional Mode.....................................................187Sound Button......................................................184Station Preset Buttons.....................................184Station Tuning Control.....................................184Traffic Information Control.............................185Waveband Button..............................................184Autolamps........................................................43Automatic Climate Control........................70Temperature Control...........................................72
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