Ford Ka 2008 2010 User Manual

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Ford Ka
Owner’s handbook

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FordKa
Owner’s handbook

Feel the difference

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About this handbook

Thank you for choosing Ford. We recommend that you take some time to get to know your vehicle by reading this handbook.

The more that you know about it, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from driving it.

NOTE This handbook describes product features and options available throughout the range, sometimes even before they are

generally available. It may describe options not fitted to your vehicle.

NOTE Always use and operate your vehicle in line with all applicable laws and regulations.

NOTE Pass on this handbook when selling your vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle.

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DASHBOARD

(LEFT-HAND DRIVE).......................................................... 3

DASHBOARD

(RIGHT-HAND DRIVE) ...................................................... 4

SYMBOLS ............................................................................... 5

THE FORD CODE SYSTEM .............................................. 5

THE KEYS .............................................................................. 6

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND ONBOARD

INSTRUMENTS ..................................................................... 10

DIGITAL DISPLAY .............................................................. 13

MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY ...................................... 17

TRIP COMPUTER ................................................................ 24

SEATS ..................................................................................... 26

HEAD RESTRAINTS ............................................................ 27

STEERING WHEEL ............................................................. 28

REARVIEW MIRRORS......................................................... 29

CLIMATE COMFORT ......................................................... 30

HEATING AND VENTILATION...................................... 31

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM ................... 32

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM............. 34

EXTERNAL LIGHTS ........................................................... 37

WINDOW WASHING....................................................... 38

EILING LIGHTS .................................................................... 40

CONTROLS........................................................................... 41

INTERIOR FITTINGS........................................................... 43

FIXED GLASS ROOF........................................................... 44

DOORS .................................................................................. 45

POWER WINDOWS .......................................................... 46

BOOT...................................................................................... 47

BONNET ................................................................................ 49

ROOF RACK/SKI RACK ................................................... 51

HEADLIGHTS........................................................................ 51

ABS SYSTEM ......................................................................... 53

ESP SYSTEM .......................................................................... 54

EOBD SYSTEM ..................................................................... 57

PARKING SENSORS ........................................................... 58

SOUND SYSTEM.................................................................. 60

AT THE FILLING STATION ............................................. 62

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ............................... 63

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DASHBOARD (LEFT-HAND DRIVE)

The presence and position of the controls, the instruments and the indicators may vary according to the versions.

1. Side vent – 2. Left stalk: external lights control – 3. Instrument panel and warning lights – 4. Right stalk: controls wiper, washer,
trip computer – 5. Central air vents – 6. Oddment/Car radio compartment – 7. Passenger side airbag – 8. Oddment compartment/
hidden document tray – 9. Heating/ventilation/climate control – 10. Power windows control – 11 Oddment compartment –

12. Gear lever – 13. Driver side airbag.

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31 2 4 17

13

12

10

11

10

9 8

CD

ON/OFF

MENU

1

2

3

FM

AM

4

5

6

MUTE

V+

V-

AUD

AS

6 55

KA00001m

fig. 1

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DASHBOARD (RIGHT-HAND DRIVE)

The presence and position of the controls, the instruments and the indicators may vary according to the versions.

1. Side air vent – 2. Passenger side air bag l – 3. Central air vents– 4. Oddment/radio compartment – 5. Left stalk:external lights
control – 6. Instrument panel and warning lights – 7. Right stalk: controls windscreen wiper, rear wiper trip computer –

8. Driver’s Air bag – 9. Control panel – 10. Power window control – 11. Gear lever – 12. Heating/ ventilation/climate control
controls – 13. Oddment compartment.

CD

ON/OFF

MENU

1

2

3

FM

AM

4

5

6

MUTE

V+

V-

AUD

AS

6

1

7

5

1

2

8

9

10

11

10

1213

43

3

KA00112m

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Warning light Ycoming on
when driving

❒

If the warning light Yturns on, this
means that the system is running a
self-test (for example for a voltage
drop).

❒

If the problem persists, contact the
Ford Dealership.

SYMBOLS

Special coloured labels have been
attached near or actually on some of
the components of your car. These
labels bear symbols that remind you of
the precautions to be taken as regards
that particular component.

THE FORD SYSTEM

This is an electrical engine locking system
which increases protection from
attempted theft of the car. It is
automatically activated when the ignition
key is extracted.

Each time the car is started by turning
the ignition key to MAR, the Ford
CODE system control unit sends an
acknowledgement code to the engine
control unit to deactivate the inhibitor.

If, during ignition, the code is not
correctly recognized, the light

Y

lights up on the instrument panel.
In this case, turn the key to STOP and

then back to MAR. Try with the other
keys provided if the problem persists.
Contact a Ford Dealership if you still
cannot start the engine.

IMPORTANT Each key has its own
code which must be stored by the
system ECU. Contact the Ford
Dealership to have new keys (up to
eight) stored with the code.

The electronic components
inside the key may be
damaged if the key is
subjected to violent shocks.

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KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL
(where provided) fig. 5

The metal insert A enables:

❒

the ignition switch;

❒

the door locks;

❒

the fuel cap lock/release;

To open/close the metal insert, press
button B.

fig. 3

A
B

CODE

ELECTRONIC KEYCODE

MECHANICAL KEYCODE

KA00121m

fig. 4

A

KA00002m

All the keys and the CODE
card must be handed over
to the new owner when
selling the car.

THE KEYS

CODE CARD (optional, for
relevant versions/markets)
fig. 3

The car is delivered with two copies of
the ignition key and with the CODE
card which bears the following:

A the electronic code.
B the mechanical key code to be given

to the Ford Dealership when ordering
duplicate keys.

IMPORTANT In order to ensure
perfect efficiency of the electronic
devices inside the keys, they should
never be exposed to direct sunlight.

KEY WITHOUT REMOTE
CONTROL fig. 4

The metal insert A enables:

❒

the ignition switch;

❒

the door and tailgate (where provided);

❒

the fuel cap lock/release;

fig. 5

KA00003m

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Door release

Short pressure on button

Ë

: release of
the doors, timed activation of the
interior courtesy lights, lighting up of
the turn signals and activation of
courtesy lights (greeting lights) for
relevant versions/market).

Door locks are automatically released in
case of intervention of the fuel cut-off
system.

When releasing the doors by means of
the remote control, if a door is not
opened within 45 seconds, the system
automatically re-locks the doors.

Door locking

Short pressure on button

Á

: remote
locking of doors with deactivation of
the internal courtesy light and dual
flashing of direction indicators (where
present).

Locking does not take place if one or
more doors are opened. This is
indicated by a rapid flashing of the
direction indicators (where applicable).
The doors are not locked if the luggage
compartment is open.

Remote tailgate opening

Press button

R

twice to release

(open) the tailgate remotely.
Tailgate opening is indicated by lashing

of direction indicators.

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REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL
REMOTE CONTROLS

The system acknowledges up to 8
remote controls. Should a new remote
control be necessary, contact a Ford
Dealership and be ready to present the
CODE card, a personal identity
document and the car’s ownership
documents.

fig. 6

KA00004m

Used batteries are harmful
to the environment. They
should be disposed of as

specified by law in special
containers or taken to a Ford
Dealership, which will take care of
their disposal.

REPLACING THE BATTERY OF
THE KEY WITH REMOTE
CONTROL fig. 6

Battery replacement:

❒

press button A and open the metal
insert B;

❒

rotate the screw C to :using a
small point screwdriver;

❒

take out the battery case D and
replace the battery E respecting its
polarity;

❒

refit the battery case D inside the
key and lock it turning the screw C
to Á.

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IGNITION SWITCH fig. 7

The key can be turned to 3 different
positions:

❒

STOP: the engine is off, the key can
be extracted, the steering is locked.
Some electrical devices (e.g. car
radio, central door locking system,
etc.) are enabled

❒

MAR: driving position. All electrical
devices are enabled

❒

AVV: engine start.

The ignition device is fitted with a safety
system that forces the driver to return
the ignition key to STOP before
repeating the starting operation, if the
engine does not start up.

Never extract the key

while the vehicle is moving.
The steering wheel would be locked
as soon as the steering wheel is
turned. This also applies to when
the car is towed.

Any operations in the aftermarket,
which would involve tampering with
the steering or the steering column
(e.g. fitting an anti-theft device), are
absolutley prohibited unless they
are carried out and authorized by a
Ford Dealership; in the addition of a
deterioration in the performance of
the system, this would affect the
warranty and cause serious
problems as well as resulting in
invalidating the vehicle’s type
approval.

WARNING

fig. 7

KA00005m

STEERING COLUMN LOCK

Engagement

When the key is at STOP, remove the
key and turn the steering wheel until it
locks.

Disengagement

Rock the steering wheel slightly as you
turn the ignition key to MAR.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL AND ONBOARD INSTRUMENTS

KA00009m

KA00010m

Left-hand drive versions
A Speedometer (speed indicator)
B Fuel level gauge with reserve

warning light

C Engine coolant temperature gauge

and excessive temperature warning
light

D Rev counter
E Display

Warning lights

m

and Eare available

only on Diesel versions.

fig. 8 - Versions with digital display

fig. 9 - Versions with multifunctional display

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A

B

C

D

E

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KA00011m

KA00012m

Right-hand drive versions
A Speedometer (speed indicator)
B Fuel level gauge with reserve

warning light

C Engine coolant temperature gauge

and excessive temperature warning
light

D Rev counter
E Display

Warning lights

m

and Eare present

only on Diesel versions.

fig. 10 - Versions with digital display

fig. 11 - Versions with multifunctional display

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A

B

C

D

E

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Instrument background colour and type
may vary according to the version.

SPEEDOMETER

It shows the engine speed.

REV COUNTER

Indicates the engine rpm.

FUEL LEVEL GAUGE

Shows the amount of fuel in the tank.
The reserve warning light turns on to

indicate that approximately 5 litres of
fuel are left in the tank.

Do not travel with the tank nearly
empty: lack of fuel supply could damage
the catalyser.

ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

This shows the temperature of the
engine coolant fluid and starts working
when the fluid temperature exceeds
approx. 50°C.

The warning light may light up (and a
message on the multifunctional display
may appear in certain versions) to
indicate that the coolant temperature is
too high; in this case, stop the engine
and contact the Ford Dealership.

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DIGITAL DISPLAY

STANDARD SCREEN fig. 12

The standard screen shows the
following information:

A Headlight aiming position (only with

dipped beam headlights on).

B Clock (always displayed, even with

ignition key removed and front
doors closed).

C Odometer (covered km or miles).
Note With key removed (when

opening one of the front doors) the
display turns on and shows the time and
km or miles covered for a few seconds.

CONTROL BUTTONS fig. 13

+ To scroll the displayed menu and

the related options upwards or to
increase the value displayed.

MENU Press briefly to display

ESC

the menu and/or to go to
next screen or to confirm the
required menu option.

Hold pressed to go back to
the standard screen.

– To scroll the displayed menu and

the related options downwards or
to decrease the value displayed.

Note Buttons + and – activate different
functions according to the following
situations:

Setup menu

– to scroll the menu options upwards
and downwards;

– to increase or decrease values during
settings.

fig. 12

KA00013m

fig. 13

KA00016m

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SETUP MENU

The menu comprises a series of
functions arranged in a cycle which can
be selected through buttons + and – to
access the different select operations
and settings (setup) given in the
following paragraphs.

The setup menu can be activated by
pressing briefly button MENU ESC.

Single presses on buttons + and – will
scroll the setup menu options.

Handling modes differ with each other
according to the characteristic of the
option selected.

The menu includes the following
functions:

– HOUR
– BUZZ
– SPEED
– UNIT
– P BAG (*)

(*) Function activated only by taking
care to dealership.

Selecting a menu option

– press briefly button MENU

ESC to

select the main menu option to set;
– press buttons + and – (by single

presses) to select the new setting;
– briefly press button MENU

ESC to

store the new setting and to go back to
the previously selected submenu option.

Selecting “Set Clock”

– briefly press button MENU

ESC to

select the first value to change (hours);
– press buttons + and – (by single

presses) to select the new setting;
– briefly press button MENU ESC to

store the new setting and go to the
next setup menu option (minutes);

– after setting the values with the same
procedure, go back to the menu item
previously selected.

Hold button MENU ESC pressed:

– to quit the set up menu if you are in
the menu;

– to quit the displayed menu if you are
setting an option;

– to save the changes to stored settings
(and confirmed by pressing button

MENU

ESC).

The setup menu page is timed. Only the
changes saved by the user by briefly
pressing MENU ESC) after quitting the
menu when this timer has elapsed.

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Setting the clock (Hour)

With this function it is possible to set
the clock.

To set the required unit proceed as
follows:

– briefly press button MENU

ESC,

“hours” will flash on the display;
– press button + or – for setting;
– briefly press button MENU ESC,

“minutes” will flash on the display;
– press button + or – for setting;

– briefly press button MENU ESC to
go back to the menu screen or press
the button for long to go back to the
standard screen without storing
settings.

Adjusting the buzzer volume
(Buzz)

This function is used to adjust the
volume of the buzzer triggering in the
event of failure/warning indications and
when MENU

ESC + and – buttons are

pressed.
To adjust the desired volume proceed

as follows:
– briefly press button MENU ESC , the

display will show the wording (bUZZ);
– press button + or – to select the

required volume (volume can be
adjusted according to 8 levels).

– briefly press button MENU

ESC to

go back to the menu screen or press
the button for long to go back to the
standard screen without storing
settings.

Setting the speed limit (Speed)

With this function it is possible to set
the car speed limit (km/h or mph),
when this limit is exceeded the driver is
immediately alerted (see section
“Warning lights and messages”).

To set the speed limit, proceed as
follows:

– briefly press button MENU

ESC , the

message (SPEED) and the previously set
unit (km/h) or (mph) will appear on the
display;

– press button + or – to select speed
limit activation (On) or deactivation
(OFF);

– when the function is activated (On)
pressing buttons + or – select the
speed limit and press MENU

ESC to

confirm selection.

Note Selection is possible between 30
and 200 km/h, or 20 and 125 mph
depending on the selected unit, see
paragraph “Unit of measure”. The
setting will increase/decrease by five
units each time button +/– is pressed.
Hold button +/– pressed to
increase/decrease the setting rapidly.
Complete the setting by briefly pressing
the button when the required setting is
approached.

– briefly press button MENU

ESC to

go back to the menu screen or press
the button for long to go back to the
standard screen without storing
settings.

To cancel the setting, proceed as
follows:

– briefly press button MENU ESC:
(On) will flash on the display;

– press button –: (Off) will flash on the
display;

– briefly press button MENU ESC to
go back to the menu screen or press
the button for long to go back to the
standard screen without storing
settings.

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Front passenger’s airbag and side
bag activation/deactivation
(where provided) (P BAG P)

This function shall be used to
activate/deactivate the front passenger’s
air bag.

Proceed as follows:

❒

press button MENU ESC and, after
displaying the message (P BAG OFF)
(to deactivate) or the message
(P BAG On) (to activate) by pressing
buttons + o –, re-press MENU ESC;

❒

the confirmation request message
will be displayed;

Setting the distance unit (Unit)

With this function it is possible to set
the unit.

To set the required unit proceed as
follows:

– briefly press button MENU

ESC , the

display will show the wording (Unit) and
the previously set unit (km) or (mi);

– press button + or – to select the
required distance unit.

– briefly press button MENU

ESC to

go back to the menu screen or press
the button for long to go back to the
standard screen without storing
settings.

❒

press buttons + or – to select (YES)
(confirming activation/deactivation)
or (no) (to abort);

❒

briefly press the button MENU ESC
to view a message confirming your
selection and go back to the menu
screen. Alternatively, press the
button for a prolonged time and go
back to the standard screen without
storing the settings.

(*) Function activated only by taking car
to dealership.

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KA00016m

fig. 15

fig. 14

KA00015m

To adjust light inside the passenger
compartment

– standard screen, to adjust instrument
panel brightness, sound system, and
automatic climate control system.

Setup menu

– within the menu, to scroll the menu
options upwards and downwards;

– to increase or decrease values during
settings.

CONTROL BUTTONS fig. 15

+ To scroll the displayed menu and

the related options upwards or to
increase the value displayed.

MENU Press briefly to display

ESC

the menu and/or to go to
next screen or to confirm
the required menu option.

Hold pressed to go back to
the standard screen.

– To scroll the displayed menu and

the related options downwards or to
decrease the value displayed.

Note Buttons + and – activate different
functions according to the following
situations:

MULTIFUNCTIONAL
DISPLAY
(where provided)

The car can be equipped with the
multifunction display that, according to
the settings made, will show useful
information necessary when driving.

INFORMATION ON
“STANDARD” SCREEN fig. 14

The standard screen shows the
following information:

A Date
B Odometer (km or miles travelled).
C Time
D Outdoor temperature

(where provided)

E Headlight aiming position (only with

dipped beam headlights on).

Note When opening one of the front
doors, the display turns on and shows
the clock and the kilometres or miles
covered for a few seconds.

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Selecting “Set Date” and “Set time”:

– Briefly press button MENU ESC to
select the first value to change (e.g.
hours /minutes or year / month / day).

– press buttons + or – (by single
presses) to select the new setting;

– briefly press button
MENU ESC to store the new setting
and to go to the next setup menu option,
if this is the last one you will go back to
the previously selected option of the
main menu.

By means of a long press on
MENU ESC:

– to quit the set up menu if you are in the
main menu;

– to quit the main menu if you are in
another point of the menu (e.g.: at
submenu option setting level, at
submenu level or at main menu option
setting level);

– to save the changes to stored settings
(and confirmed by pressing button MENU

ESC).

The setup menu page is timed. Only the
changes saved by the user by briefly
pressing MENU ESC are saved when
the menu is automatically closed.

Selecting an option of the main menu
without submenu

– press briefly button MENU

ESC to

select the main menu option to set;
– press buttons + or – (by single

presses) to select the new setting;
– press briefly button MENU ESC to

store the new setting and go back to
the main menu option previously
selected.

Selecting an option of the main menu with
submenu:

– briefly press button MENU

ESC to

display the first submenu option;
– press buttons + or – (by single

presses) to scroll all the submenu
options;

– press briefly button MENU ESC to
select the displayed submenu option
and to open the relevant setup menu;

– press buttons + or – (by single
presses) to select the new setting for
this submenu option;

– briefly press button MENU ESC to
store the new setting and to go back to
the previously selected submenu option.

SETUP MENU

The menu comprises a series of
functions arranged in a cycle which can
be selected through buttons + and – to
access the different select operations
and settings (setup) given in the
following paragraphs. A submenu is
provided for some items (Clock and Unit
setting).

The setup menu can be activated by
pressing briefly button MENU

ESC.

Single presses on buttons + or – will
scroll the setup menu options.

Handling modes are different according
to the characteristic of the option
selected.

The menu includes the following
functions:

– MENÙ
– SPEED BEEP

– TRIP B DATA
– TIME SETTING
– DATE SETTING
– SEE RADIO
– MEASUREMENT UNIT
– LANGUAGE
– WARNING VOLUME
– KEY VOL.
– PASSENGER AIRBAG (*)
– COURTESY LIGHTS
– EXIT MENU

(*) Function activated only by taking car
to dealership.

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– briefly press button MENU ESC to
go back to the menu screen or press
the button for a long time to go back to
the standard screen without storing
settings.

To cancel the setting, proceed as
follows:

– briefly press button MENU ESC:
(On) will flash on the display;

– press button –: (Off) will flash on the
display;

– briefly press button MENU ESC to
go back to the menu screen or press
the button for long to go back to the
standard screen without storing
settings.

Trip B data (tripB on)

Through this option it is possible to
activate (On) or deactivate (Off) the
Trip B (partial trip) display.

For further information see “Trip
computer”.

For activation / deactivation, proceed as
follows:

– briefly press button MENU

ESC:

(On) or (Off) will flash on the display
(according to previous setting);

– press button + or – for setting;
– briefly press button MENU ESC to

go back to the menu screen or press
the button for long to go back to the
standard screen without storing
settings.

Speed beep (Speed limit)

With this function it is possible to set
the car speed limit (km/h or mph);
when this limit is exceeded the driver is
immediately alerted (see section
“Warning lights and messages”).

To set the speed limit, proceed as
follows:

– briefly press button MENU

ESC, the

display will show the message (Speed
Buzz);

– press button + or – to select speed
limit activation (On) or deactivation
(Off);

– if the function has been activated
(On), press buttons + or – to select the
required speed limit and then press

MENU

ESC to confirm.

Note The speed may be set in the range

from 30 to 200 km/h, or from 20 to 125
mph according to the previously chosen
unit (see “Setting the distance unit”)
described below. The setting will
increase/decrease by five units each time
button + / – is pressed. Hold button + / –
pressed to increase/decrease the setting
rapidly. Complete the setting by briefly
pressing the button when the required
setting is approached.

Setting the time (Clock)

This function enables to set the clock
through two sub-menus: “Time” and
“Format”.

Proceed as follows:
– briefly press button MENU ESC, the

display will show the two sub-menus
“Time” and “Mode”;

– press button + or – to surf the two
sub-menus;

– select the required option and then
press button MENU ESC;

– when accessing the “Hour” submenu:
briefly press button MENU ESC,
“hours” will flash on the display;

– press button + or – for setting;
– briefly press button MENU

ESC,

“minutes” will flash on the display;
– press + or – to make your choice;

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Set date (Set Date)

This function enables to update the date
(year – month – day).

To update the date proceed as follows:
– briefly press button MENU ESC:

“day” (dd) will flash on the display;
– press button + or – for setting;
– briefly press button MENU ESC:

“month” (mm) will flash on the display;
– press button + or – for setting;
– briefly press button MENU ESC:

“year” (yyyy) will flash on the display;
– press button + or – for setting.

Note The setting will increase or
decrease by one unit each time + or –
is pressed. Hold the button pressed to
increase/decrease the setting rapidly.
Complete the setting by briefly pressing
the button when the required setting is
approached.

– briefly press button MENU ESC to
go back to the menu screen or press
the button for long to go back to the
standard screen without storing
settings.

– when you are in the “Format submenu:
briefly press button MENU

ESC the

previously set display format will flash
on the display;

– press button + or – to select “24h”
or “12h”.

When you have made the required
settings, briefly press button MENU

ESC to go back to the menu screen or

press the button for long to go back to
the standard screen without storing
settings.

– hold MENUESC pressed to go back
to the standard screen or main menu
according to the points of the menu
where you are at.

See radio
(Repeat audio information)

With this function the display repeats
information relevant to the sound
system.

– Radio: tuned radio station frequency
or RDS message, automatic tuning
activation or AutoSTore;

– audio CD, MP3 CD: track number;
– CD Changer: CD number and track

number.
To activate (On) or to deactivate (Off)

sound system info displaying proceed as
follows:

– briefly press button MENU ESC
(On) or (Off) will flash on the display
(according to previous setting);

– press button + or – for setting;
– briefly press button MENU ESC to

go back to the menu screen or press
the button for long to go back to the
standard screen without storing
settings.

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Unit of measure (Set units)

This function may be used to set the
measurement unit in three submenus:
“Distances”, “Fuel Consumption” and
“Temperature”.

To set the required unit proceed as
follows:

– briefly press button MENU

ESC to

display the three sub-menus;
– press button + or – to surf the three

sub-menus;
– select the required sub-menu and then

press briefly button MENU

ESC;

– when accessing the “Distances” submenu:
briefly press MENU

ESC: either “km”

or “mi” will appear on the display
(according to the previous setting);

– press button + or – for setting;
– when accessing the

“Consumption”submenu (where present)
briefly press MENU

ESC: either “km/l ”,

“l/100km” or “mpg” will appear on the
display (according to the previous
setting);

If the distance unit set is “km” the fuel
consumption unit will be displayed in
km/l or l/100km.

If the distance unit set is “mi” the fuel
consumption unit will be displayed in
“mpg”.

– press button + or – for setting;
– when accessing the “Temperature”

submenu: briefly press MENU

ESC:

either “°C” or “°F” will appear on the
display according to the previous setting;

– press button + or – for setting;
When you have made the required

settings, briefly press button

MENU

ESC to go back to the menu

screen or press the button for long to
go back to the standard screen without
storing settings.

– hold MENU ESC pressed to go back
to the standard screen or main menu
according to the points of the menu
where you are at.

Language (Selecting the language)

The messages can be displayed in the
following languages: Italian, German,
English, Spanish, French, Portuguese,
Turkish and Dutch.

To set the required language proceed as
follows:

– briefly press button MENU

ESC: the

previously set “language” will flash on
the display;

– press button + or – for setting;
– briefly press button MENU ESC to

go back to the menu screen or press
the button for long to go back to the
standard screen without storing
settings.

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Buzzer volume
(Adjusting the failure/warning
buzzer volume)

With this function the volume of the
buzzer accompanying any
failure/warning indication can be
adjusted according to 8 levels.

To adjust the desired volume proceed
as follows:

– briefly press button: MENU ESC; the
previously set volume “level” will flash
on the display;

– press button + or – for setting;
– briefly press button MENU ESC to

go back to the menu screen or press
the button for long to go back to the
standard screen without storing
settings.

Adjusting the button volume
(Button Vol.)

This function may be used to adjust the
volume of the beep accompanying the
activation of buttons MENU

ESC, +

and – can be adjusted according to
8 levels.

To adjust the desired volume proceed
as follows:

– briefly press button: MENU

ESC; the

previously set volume “level” will flash
on the display;

– press button + or – for setting;
– briefly press button MENU

ESC to

go back to the menu screen or press
the button for long to go back to the
standard screen without storing
settings.

Passenger bag Front passenger’s
airbag and side bag activation/
deactivation (where provided)

This function shall be used to
activate/deactivate the front passenger’s
air bag.

Proceed as follows:
– briefly press button MENU

ESC and,

after displaying the message “Bag pass:
Off) (to deactivate) or Bag pass: On)
(to activate) by pressing the buttons +
and –, press the button MENU ESC
again;

– the confirmation request message will
be displayed;

– press buttons

+ or – to select (Yes)

(confirming activation/deactivation) or
(No) (to abort);

– briefly press MENU

ESC to confirm

setting and go back to the menu screen
or press the button for long to go back
to the standard screen without storing
settings.

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Exit Menu

This is the last function that closes the
setting cycle listed in the initial menu
screen.

Briefly press button MENU

ESC to go

back to the standard screen without
storing settings.

Press button – to return to the first
menu option (Speed Beep).

Courtesy lights (Greeting lights)

This functions allows the side lights and
number plate lights to be turned on
when the doors or boot are opened
using the remote control, with the
following exceptions:

– interruption 5 seconds following door
closure

– Interruption after a lock command
from the remote control

– Interruption after a lock or activation
command from the remote control

For activation/deactivation, proceed as
follows:

– briefly press button MENU

ESC:

(On) or (Off) will flash on the display
(according to previous setting);

– press button + or – for setting;
– briefly press button MENU

ESC to

go back to the menu screen or press
the button for long to go back to the
standard screen without storing
settings.

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TRIP COMPUTER

General features

The “Trip computer” is used to display
information on car operation when the
key is turned to MAR. This function
allows to define two separate trips
called “Trip A” and “Trip B” for
monitoring the car’s “complete mission”
in a reciprocally independent manner.

Both functions are resettable (reset ­start of new mission).

“Trip A” shall be used to display the
figures relating to:

– Range
– Distance
– Average consumption
– Instant consumption
– Average speed
– Travel time (driving time).

“Trip B” shall be used to display the
figures relating to:

– Distance B
– Average consumption B
– Average speed B
– Travel time B (driving time)
– Reset trip B

Note “Trip B” may be excluded.
“Range” and “Instantaneous fuel
consumption” cannot be reset.

Values displayed

Range

This indicates the distance which may
be travelled with the fuel in the tank
assuming that driving conditions will not
change. The message “----” will appear
on the display in the following cases:

– value lower than 50 km (or 30 mi)
– the car is parked with the engine

running for a long time.

IMPORTANT The range depends on
several factors: driving style (see
paragraph “Driving style” in section
“Starting and driving”), type of route
(motorway, urban cycle, mountain
roads, etc…), conditions of use of the
vehicle (load, tyre pressure, etc…). Trip
planning must take into account the
above notes.

Trip distance

This value shows the distance covered
from the start of the new mission.

Average consumption

This value shows the approximate
average consumption from the start of
the new mission.

Instant consumption

This indicates the fuel consumption. The
value is constantly updated. The message
“----” will appear on the display if the car
is parked with the engine running.

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Average speed

This value shows the car average speed
as a function of the overall time elapsed
since the start of the new mission.

Travel time

This value shows the time elapsed since
the start of the new mission.

TRIP button fig. 16

Button TRIP, set on the right steering
column stalk, shall be used (with ignition
key on MAR) to display and to reset
the previously described values to start
a new mission:

– short push to display the different
values;

– long pressing to reset and then start a
new mission.

New mission

The new mission begins after:
– “manual” resetting by the user, by

pressing the relevant button;
– “automatic” resetting, when the “Trip

distance” reaches 9999.9 km or when
the “Travel time” reaches 99.59 (99
hours and 59 minutes);

– disconnection/reconnection of the
battery.

IMPORTANT The reset operation in
the presence of the screens concerning
the “Trip A” makes it possible to reset
only the information associated with
this function.

IMPORTANT The reset operation in
the presence of the screens concerning
the “Trip B” makes it possible to reset
only the information associated with
this function.

“Start trip” procedure

With ignition key on MAR, press and
hold button TRIP pressed for over 2
seconds to reset.

Exit Trip

The TRIP function is over when all the
values have been displayed or holding
the button MENU

ESC pressed for

longer than 1 second.

TR

IP

KA00017m

fig. 16

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Back rest angle adjustment fig. 18
Turn knob B.

Seat height adjustment
(where provided) fig. 19

Operate lever C to lift or lower the
rear area of the cushion to achieve the
most comfortable driving position.

Backrest tilting fig. 20

To tilt the seat, operate lever D
(movement a) and push the backrest
forward to lock (movement b); release
leverD and push the backrest to slide
the seat forward (movement c, applies
only to seats with easy entry).

SEATS

FRONT SEATS

fig. 17

A

E

KA00006m

fig. 18

B

KA00007m

Fore/aft adjustment fig. 17

Lift lever A and push the seat forwards
and backwards.

All adjustments must be
made with the car

stationary.

WARNING

After releasing the

adjustment lever, always
check that the seat is locked on the
runners by trying to move it back
and forth. If it is not locked, the
seat may move unexpectedly and
make you lose control of the car.

WARNING

fig. 19

C

KA00008m

fig. 20

2

3

4

6

5

1

D D

KA00018m

Heated seats fig. 17
(where provided)

Press button E to switch the seat
warming on/off.

ATTENTION Operating the heated
seats with the engine off will drain the
battery.

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Driver side, where equipped with
position memory

To return the seat to its initial position,
slide the seat back and press on the
backrest to lock the seat (movement d)
operate lever D (movement e) and
raise the backrest (movement f) until
it clicks home.

ATTENTION Using lever D before
locking the seat in its original position
causes the original seat position to be
lost. In this case, adjust the seat position
by means of the reach adjustment fig. 17.

Driver side and passenger side
where not equipped with position
memory

To return the seat to its initial position,
slide the seat back and press on the
backrest to lock the seat (movement d)
operate lever D (movement e) and
raise the backrest (movement f) until
it clicks home. Adjust reach using lever
A-fig. 17.

All adjustments must be
made with the car

stationary.

WARNING

fig. 21

BA

KA00019m

The type of reattachment movement
was chosen to ensure occupant safety.
If an obstacle is present (e.g. a bag) and
the seat cannot be returned to its
original position, it re-attaches the seat
even when only the backrest is
positioned to ensure the guides are
always locked.

REAR SEATS fig. 21

Backrest release

❒

For versions with joint seat, lift handles
A and B and guide the backrest onto
the cushion.

❒

For versions with separate seats, lift
handle A or B to release respectively
the left or right part of the backrest and
guide the backrest onto the cushion.

Perform these operations

only when the car is
stationary and the engine is not
running.

The head restraints should be
adjusted to support the back of
your head and not your neck. Only
in this position do they exert their
protective action.

To optimise head restraint
protective action, adjust the
backrest upright and keep your
head as close as possible to the
head restraint.

WARNING

HEADRESTS

HEAD RESTRAINTS fig. 22

Head restraints height can be adjusted
as follows.

❒

upward adjustment: raise the head
restraint until you hear it click.

❒

Downward adjustment: press A and
lower the head restraint.

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To lower the backrest, press button B.
The specific shape of the head restraint
interferes with the correct rest of the
back of the rear passenger on the
backrest; the shape is useful to force
the passenger to lift the headrest for its
correct use.

IMPORTANT Rear seat passengers shall
always set the head restraints in “fully
drawn out” position.

fig. 23

B

C

KA00021m

STEERING WHEEL

It can be adjusted vertically (where
provided).

For adjustment. bring the lever fig. 24
downward to position 2 then position
the wheel and lock it bringing lever to
position 1.

fig. 22

A

KA00020m

fig. 24

1

2

KA00113m

Perform these operations

only when the car is
stationary and the engine is not
running.

WARNING

REAR HEAD RESTRAINTS
(where provided) fig. 23

To lift out rear head restraints: press at
the same time buttons B e C set on
both sides and take them out. The rear
head restraint must be removed with
the backrest released and tilted toward
the passenger compartment To restore
the backrest to its service condition,
raise until it clicks home

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The door mirrors, being
curved, slightly alter the

perception of distance.

WARNING

When driving, the mirrors
shall always be in position 1.

WARNING

fig. 25

KA00022m

REARVIEW MIRRORS

DRIVING MIRROR fig. 25

The mirror is fitted with a safety device
that causes its release in the event of a
violent crash. It can be moved using
lever A to two different positions:
normal or antiglare.

DOOR MIRRORS
With electrical adjustment fig. 26a

From the inside of the car, operate
lever A to adjust the mirror.

With electrical adjustment fig. 26b

Proceed as follows:

❒

select the mirror with selector B;

❒

adjust the mirror using the joystick A
in the four directions.

fig. 27

1

2

KA00024m

fig. 26b

A

B

KA00023m

fig. 26a

A

KA00116m

Folding back door mirrors fig. 27

When required (for example when the
mirror causes difficulty in narrow
spaces) it is possible to fold the mirror
moving it from position 1 open, to
position 2 closed.

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CLIMATE COMFORT

VENTS fig. 28

1. Vents for demisting/defrosting the

windscreen

2. Orientable, adjustable central

vents

3. Orientable, adjustable side vents

4. Fixed vents for side windows.

5. Lower vents

fig. 28

KA00025m

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fig. 29

KA00026m

DA

B

C

F

E

HEATING
AND VENTILATION

CONTROLS fig. 29
A Air temperature knob (red-hot /

blue-cold)

B Fan speed knob
C Air recycle knob

…

– internal air recycle

Ú

– air intake from outside

IMPORTANT It is advisable to activate
air recycle in queues or in tunnels to
prevent the introduction of polluted air.
Do not use the function for a long time,
particularly if there are many passengers
on board, to prevent the windows from
misting up.

D Air distribution knob

μ

toward the body and the side
windows

∑

toward the body, the side
windows and the feet

∂

toward the feet only

∏

toward the feet and the
windshield

-

toward the windscreen only

E Heated rear screen

activation/deactivation button.
When the function is active, a
warning light ( on the instrument
panel is on.

In order to maintain battery
efficiency, the function is
automatically deactivated after about
4 minutes.

F Heated rear screen

activation/deactivation button
(possible only with engine started).
When the function is active, a
warning light A on the instrument
panel is on.
In order to maintain battery
efficiency, the function is
automatically deactivated after about
20 minutes.

Fast front window
demisting/defrosting

Proceed as follows:

❒

rotate knob A to red section;

❒

rotate knob C to Ú;

❒

rotate knob D to -;

❒

rotate knob B to 4-(max. fan
speed).

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MANUAL CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
(where provided)

CONTROLS fig. 30
A Air temperature knob (red-hot /

blue-cold)

B Fan speed knob and climate control

system activation/deactivation. Press
the knob to activate the climate
control system; the led on the knob
is active. This enables passenger
compartment quick cooling.

C Air recycle knob

…

– internal air recycle

Ú

– air intake from outside

IMPORTANT It is advisable to activate
air recycle in queues or in tunnels to
prevent the introduction of polluted air.
Do not use the function for a long time,
particularly if there are many occupants
on board, to prevent the windows from
misting up.

fig. 30

KA00027m

DA

B

C

F

E

D Air distribution knob

μ

toward the body and the side
windows

∑

toward the body, the side
windows and the feet

∂

toward the feet only

∏

toward the feet and the
windshield

-

toward the windscreen only

E Heated rear screen

activation/deactivation button.
Activation is indicated by lighting of
warning light (on the instrument panel

In order to maintain battery
efficiency, the function is
automatically deactivated after about
20 minutes.

F Heated rear screen

activation/deactivation button
(possible only with engine started).
When the function is active, a
warning light A on the instrument
panel is on.
In order to maintain battery
efficiency, the function is
automatically deactivated after about
4 minutes.

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Fast front window and front side
windows demisting/defrosting
(MAX-DEF)

Proceed as follows:

❒

rotate knob A to red section;

❒

rotate knob C to Ú;

❒

rotate knob D to -;

❒

rotate knob B to 4-(max. fan
speed).

IMPORTANT the climate control
system is very useful to accelerate
demisting, because it dehumidifies the
air. Adjust the controls as described
above and press knob B to switch the
climate control system on: the LED on
the knob will light up.

LOOKING AFTER THE SYSTEM

Run the climate control system for at
least 10 minutes every month during
the winter. Have the system inspected
at a Ford Dealership before the
summer.

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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROL SYSTEM
(where provided)

According to the temperature set by
the user, the automatic climate control
system automatically adjusts:

❒

the temperature of the air sent to
the passenger compartment;

❒

fan speed (continuous air flow
variation);

❒

the distribution of air inside the
passenger compartment;

❒

compressor activation/deactivation
(to cool/dehumidify air);

❒

air recycle activation/deactivation;

All functions can be manually changed.
In other words, you may operate the
system selecting one or more functions.
The manual setting of a function does
not impair the automatic control of the
other functions even if the led of the
knob AUTO is off.

fig. 31

KA00028m

D

H

I

L

GB

A

C

E

F

N

M

CONTROLS fig. 31
Button AUTO - A

Activation of the automatic
function of the climate control
system

Pressing the button AUTO and setting
the temperature, the system adjusts the
temperature, the quantity and
distribution of the air into the passenger
compartment and controls the
activation of the compressor.

A/C button - B
compressor activation/deactivation

Pressing the button, with led on, the
compressor and the led switch off.

When the compressor is off:

❒

the system deactivates air recycle to
avoid window misting;

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❒

it is not possible to supply into the
passenger compartment air with a
temperature lower than external air
temperature (the temperature
indicated on the display blinks when
the system does not ensure the
achievement of the required comfort
conditions);

❒

it is possible to manually reset the fan
speed (with compressor enabled,
ventilation cannot go below a bar
shown on the display).

Button OFF - C
System switch off

Pressing the button OFF the system is
switched off.

The following climate control conditions
will be established when the system is off:

❒

all LEDs off;

❒

set temperature display off;

❒

air recycle off;

❒

compressor off;

❒

fan off.

In this condition, it is possible to enable
or disable air recycle without system
activation.

Button …- D
Air recycle on/off button

It is advisable to switch internal air
recirculation on while standing in
queues or in tunnels to prevent the
introduction of polluted air.

Led on button ON = recycle ON.
Led on button OFF = recycle OFF.
For low temperatures or if the

compressor is off, the recycle is forced
to off to avoid misting.

IMPORTANT It is advisable not to use
the air recycle function when the
outside temperature is low, to prevent
the windows from rapidly misting up.

Buttons +, –, E
Setting desired temperature

Pressing the button + the temperature
in the passenger compartment rises
until the value HI is reached (maximum
heating).

Pressing the button – the temperature
in the passenger compartment
decreases until the value LO is reached
(maximum cooling).

IMPORTANT Specifically, if the heating
fluid is not sufficiently warm, the fan will
not start up at the maximum speed
immediately to limit introducing
excessively cool air into the passenger
compartment.

Buttons +, –, F
Adjusting fan speed

Pressing the buttons + or – respectively,
the fan speed displayed on the display
bars increases or decreases.

The fan can be cut off only if the
compressor has been switched off
(button B).

To restore automatic fan speed control,
press button AUTO.

Buttons

y μ∂

- G H I

Manual air distribution selection

Pressing the buttons, it is possible to set
one of 5 different air flow options:

y

to the windscreen and front side
window vents to demist or defrost
them.

μ

Air flow at central and side
dashboard vents to ventilate the
chest and the face during the hot
season.

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∂

toward front seat footwell
diffusers. The natural tendency
of hot air to spread upwards,
allows to warm the passenger
compartment up as quickly as
possible, providing an immediate
feeling of warmth.

∂+μ

distribution between feet area
vents (warmer air) and
dashboard vents (cooler air).

∂+y

distribution between feet area
vents and windscreen and front
side window vents). This
distribution allows an adequate
warming of the passenger
compartment and prevents the
windows from misting up.

The set distribution is shown by the
LEDs on the selected buttons.

To restore automatic air distribution
control, press button AUTO.

Button

-

- L
Front window fast
demisting/defrosting button

Pressing the button

-

the system
activates all the functions required for
fast demisting/defrosting:

❒

compressor switch on (if climatic
conditions are suitable);

❒

air recycle off;

❒

air temperature set to maximum
(HI);

❒

fan speed selection depending on
coolant temperature;

❒

air flow toward the windshield and
the front side windows;

❒

heated rear window on;

❒

heated rear window on (if present).

IMPORTANT The function stays on for
approximately 3 minutes once the
coolant is sufficiently warm

DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
HEATED REAR WINDOW

Press button M to activate this function.
Activation is indicated by lighting of
warning light

(

on the instrument

panel.
This function is timed and it will turn off

automatically after 20 minutes. Press
button M again to disable the function
in advance.

IMPORTANT Do not affix decals on
the inside of the rear window over the
heating filaments to avoid damage that
might cause it to stop working properly.

The system uses R134a
refrigerant fluid which does
not harm the environment

in the event of accidental
leakage. Never use R12 fluid which is
not compatible with the system
components.

DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
HEATED REAR WINDOW

Press button N to activate this function.
Activation is indicated by lighting of
warning light A on the instrument
panel.

This function is timed and it will turn off
automatically after 4 minutes. Press
button N again to disable the function
in advance.

LOOKING AFTER THE SYSTEM

Run the climate control system for at
least 10 minutes every month during
the winter.

Have the system inspected at a Ford
Dealership before the summer.

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MAIN BEAMS fig. 32

With knurled ring in position

2

, push
the stalk forward toward the dashboard
(steady position). The warning light

1

on the instrument panel comes on at the
same time. They switch off pulling the
stalk toward the wheel (low beams turn
on).

FLASHING fig. 32

You can flash the beams pulling the stalk
toward the wheel (unstable position).
The warning light

1

on the
instrument panel will come on at the
same time.

DIRECTION INDICATORS fig. 33

Push the stalk to (stable) position:
up (position a): right-hand indicator

ON;
down (position b): left-hand indicator

ON.
Warning light ¥ or Î will blink on the

instrument panel. Indicators are
switched off automatically when the
steering wheel is straightened.

Lane change function

If you want to signal that you are
changing lane, bring the left stalk in
unstable position for shorter than half a
second. The direction indicator on the
selected side flashes three times and
then switches off automatically.

EXTERNAL LIGHTS

The left-hand stalk operates most of the
external lights. The external lights can
only be switched on when the ignition
key is on MAR. The instrument panel
and the various controls on the
dashboard will come on when the
external lights are switched on.

Lights off fig. 32

Knurled ring turned to symbol O.

SIDE LIGHTS fig. 32

Turn the knurled ring to position

6

.

The warning light

3

on the

instrument panel will come on.

DIPPED BEAMS fig. 32

Turn the knurled ring to position

2

.

The warning light

3

on the
instrument panel will come on at the
same time.

fig. 32

KA00108m

fig. 33

KA00109m

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WINDOW WASHING

The right stalk fig. 34 controls
windscreen wiper/washer and heated
rear window wiper/washer operation.

WINDSCREEN WASHER/WIPER

The device can work only when the
ignition key is on MAR.

The stalk has 5 different positions
(4 speeds):

A windscreen wiper off.
B intermittent.
C continuous slow.
D continuous fast.
E temporary fast (unstable position).

The temporary fast function lasts as
long as you manually keep the stalk in
that position. When released, the stalk
will return to position A and the wiper
will be automatically stopped.

“Smart washing” function

Pull the stalk towards the steering
wheel (unstable position) to operate the
windscreen washer jet.

Keep the stalk pulled to activate with a
single movement the windscreen
washer jet and the windscreen wiper;
the latter automatically turns on if you
keep the stalk pulled for over half a
second. The windscreen wiper stops

operating a few strokes after releasing
the stalk; a further “cleaning stroke”,
after a few seconds, completes the
wiping operation.

“FOLLOW ME HOME” DEVICE

This function allows the illumination of
the space in front of the car for a preset
period of time.

Activation

With the ignition key on STOP or
removed, pull the stalk towards the
steering wheel within 2 minutes from
when the engine is turned off.

At each single movement of the stalk,
the staying on of the lights is extended
by 30 seconds up to a maximum of 210
seconds; then the lights are switched off
automatically.

Each time the stalk is operated, the
warning light

3

on the instrument
panel turns on and the display shows
how long the function remains active.

The warning light turns on the first time
the stalk is operated, and stays on until
the function is automatically
deactivated. Each time you operate the
lever, only the permanence of lights
increases.

Deactivation

Keep the stalk pulled towards the
steering wheel for more than 2 seconds.

C

A

B

E

D

KA00111m

fig. 34

Do not use the windscreen
wiper to remove layers of
snow or ice from the

windscreen. In such
conditions, the windscreen wiper
may be subjected to excessive stress
and the motor protection which
prevents operation for a few seconds
may trip.
If rear window wiper operation is not
reset, contact the Ford Dealership.

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“Smart washing” function

Pushing the stalk towards the
dashboard (unstable position) will
activate the rear window washer.

Keep the stalk pushed to activate with a
single movement the rear window
washer jet and the rear window wiper;
the latter automatically turns on if you
keep the stalk pushed for over half a
second.

The rear window wiper stops operating
a few strokes after releasing the stalk; a
further “cleaning stroke”, after a few
seconds, completes the wiping
operation.

REAR WINDOW WIPER/
REAR WINDOW WASHER

The device can work only when the
ignition key is on MAR.

Turn the knurled ring to

'

to operate

the rear window wiper.
With the windscreen wiper active,

rotate the knurled ring to

'

to activate
the rear window wiper which, in this
case, operates (in the different
positions) in synch with the windscreen
wiper, yet with half its frequency. With
windscreen wiper active, engaging
reverse gear, the rear window wiper
automatically turns on in slow
continuous mode.

It stops when the reverse gear is
disengaged.

Do not use the rear window
wiper to remove layers of
snow or ice from the rear

window. In such conditions,
the rear window wiper may be
subjected to excessive stress and the
motor protection which prevents
operation for a few seconds may
trip. If the function is not reset,
contact the Ford Dealership.

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CEILING LIGHTS

FRONT CEILING LIGHT

The lens can be set to three positions:

❒

right side pressed: light always off

❒

left side pressed: light always on

❒

central position (neutral): the light
turns on and off when the doors are
opened or closed.

IMPORTANT Before getting out of the
car, make sure the switch is on the
central position: ensure that lights are
off with doors closed in order to avoid
draining the battery.

On same versions, light switch on and off
occur only when the front driver side
door is opened or closed.

When the doors are released with the
remote control, a timer will be activated
for 10 seconds. When locking the doors
using the remote control, the courtesy
light goes off.

Ceiling light timing
(central position of the lens)

Three different switch on modes are
foreseen:

❒

when opening one door, a three
minute timing is set;

❒

when removing the key from the
ignition switch within two minutes
from engine switch off, a 10 second
timing is set;

❒

when doors are unlocked (either
with remote control or with key on
driver side door), a 10 second timing
is set.

Three modes are foreseen for switch off:

❒

when closing all doors, a three
minute timing is set; The timing is
disabled if the key is moved to MAR;

❒

when doors are locked (either with
remote control or with key on driver
side door), the ceiling light turns off.

❒

the courtesy lights are turned off in
any case after 15 minutes to preserve
battery duration

BOOT LIGHT

For versions fitted with boot light, it will
turn on automatically when opening the
tailgate and it will turn off at closing. The
boot courtesy light has a 15 minute
timer.

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CONTROLS FOR

HAZARD LIGHTS fig. 35

They turn on by pressing switch A,
regardless of the position of the ignition
key.

With the device on, warning lights

Î

and ¥light up on the instrument panel.
To switch off, press button A again.
The use of hazard lights is governed by

the Highway Code of the country you
are in. Keep to the rules.

FRONT FOG LIGHTS
(where provided) fig. 35

These come on with the side
lights/dipped beams on by pressing
button B; warning light

5

lights up on
the instrument panel. The use of fog
lights is governed by the Highway Code
of the country you are in. Keep to the
rules.

A

B

C

KA00029

fig. 35

Emergency braking

During emergency braking, the
emergency lights come on automatically
and simultaneously warning lights Îand

¥

light up on the panel.

The function turns off automatically
when the braking is no longer an
emergency manoeuvre.

This function complies with relevant legal
regulations currently in force.

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If, after a crash, you smell

fuel or notice leaks from
the fuel system, do not reset the
system to avoid fire risk.

WARNING

FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM

This system triggers after a collision and
activates the following:

❒

switch off of fuel supply with
consequent engine switch off;

❒

automatic door unlocking;

❒

switch on of all lights inside the
vehicle.

When the system is active, the message
“Fuel cut-off see handbook” is displayed.

Carefully check the car for fuel leaks,
for instance in the engine compartment,
below the car or near the tank area.

After a crash, turn the ingition key to
STOP to avoid draining the battery.

Observe the following procedure to
restore correct vehicle operation:

❒

turn the ignition key to MAR;

❒

activate the right-hand indicator;

❒

deactivate the right-hand indicator;

❒

activate the left-hand indicator;

❒

deactivate the left-hand indicator;

❒

activate the right-hand indicator;

❒

deactivate the right-hand indicator;

❒

activate the left-hand indicator;

❒

deactivate the left-hand indicator;

❒

turn the ignition key to STOP.

The procedure is guided by the
direction indicator warning lights on the
control panel.

REAR FOG LIGHTS fig. 35

Press button C, to turn these lights on
it is necessary to have the dipped beam
headlights or the front fog lights (where
provided) switched on.

With lights on, the warning light 4
on the instrument panel will come on at
the same time. Press the button again to
turn the lights off.

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INTERIOR FITTINGS

CIGAR LIGHTER
(where provided) fig 36

SUN VISORS

These are arranged at the sides of the
internal rearview mirror.

They may be oriented frontally and to
the side.

A courtesy mirror is applied to the back
of the driver side visor.

The cigar lighter becomes

very hot. Handle with care.
The device must not be used by
children: risk of fire or burns.
Always check that the cigar lighter
has turned off.

WARNING

fig. 37

A

KA00040m

PASSENGER SIDE GLOVE
COMPARTMENT fig. 37

To open the glove box, operate opening
device A.

Do not travel with the

oddment compartments
open: they could hurt the passenger
in case of crash.

WARNING

ODDMENT COMPARTMENT
UNDER THE SEAT
(where provided) fig. 38

In some versions, under the passenger
seat there is an oddment compartment.

To access the oddment compartment,
lift the front area of the cushion 1 to
enable its release, then lift the rear area
2 (backseat side).

To close the oddment compartment,
lower and insert under the backrest the
rear of the cushion without forcing,
then press on the front of the cushion
until it snaps in position.

fig. 38

2

1

KA00031m

fig. 36

KA00122m

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INDIVIDUAL ADJUSTMENT OF
THE COMMUNICATION
CONSOLE fig. 39a
(where provided)

Follow the procedure illustrated for the
adjustment.

CURRENT OUTLET
(where provided) fig. 39

Positioned on the central tunnel, the
outlet is powered with ignition key on
MAR.

To use the outlet, open the protective
cover A.

Correct operation is ensured only if the
connected devices are provided with
homologated plugs, present on all the
components of the Lineaccessori Ford.

IMPORTANT With engine off and key
on MAR, the extended use (for
instance for more than 1 hour) of
accessories which drain much current
may reduce battery efficiency, up to
ignition failures.

Accessories with a
maximum power of 180W
(maximum electrical input
15A) can be connected to

the outlet.

fig. 39

A

KA00032m

GLASS/BOTTLE HOLDER

Seats are present on the central tunnel
for housing glasses and/or cans.

fig. 39a

2

2

1

3

KA00131m

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DOORS

LOCK/RELEASE FROM OUTSIDE
fig. 40

To open

Rotate the key to 1 and pull the handle
upward.

With central control (where provided),
on key rotation all door locks are
released at the same time.

With remote control (where provided),
press the button

Ë

to open the doors.

Before opening a door,
ensure that you can do it

in safety conditions.

Open the doors only when the car
is stationary.

WARNING

To lock

Rotate the key to 2 with fully closed
door.

With central control (where provided),
it is necessary that all doors are fully
closed.

With remote control (where provided),
press the button

Á

to close the doors.

If one of the doors is not fully closed,
simultaneous locking is disabled.

IMPORTANT If one of the doors is not
properly closed or if there is a fault in
the system, the central locking will not
engage. After 10/11 maneouvres in
rapid succession, the device cuts out for
30 seconds.

fig. 40

1

2

KA00033m

fig. 41

A

KA00034m

LOCK/RELEASE FROM INSIDE
fig. 41

To open

Pull the control lever A.
With central locking, operating the lever

A on driver side releases all door locks.
For versions without central lockign,

each door is released independently.

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MANUAL WINDOW WINDERS

On some versions the window winders
are manual.

To open/close, operate the handle.

POWER WINDOWS

FRONT WINDOW WINDERS
(where provided) fig. 42

They operate normally with ignition key
on MAR and for about 3 minutes after
positioning the key on STOP or
removing.

The two buttons are located besides
the gear lever (one for each side):

A to open/close the left front window;
B to open/close the right front

window;

Holding the button pressed for a few
seconds, the window automatically
raises or lowers (only with key on
MAR). On the passenger side button,
the automatic device operates only to
lower the glass.

fig. 42

BAB

A

KA00035m

Improper use of the

electric windows may be
dangerous.. Before operation,
always check that no passenger is
exposed to the risk of being injured
directly by the moving window or
by objects getting caught in or
dragged by the window.

WARNING

When leaving the car,

always remove the ignition
key to avoid the risk of injury due
to accidental operation of the
power windows.

WARNING

To lock

With central locking push control lever

A toward the door. Operating the lever
A on driver side or the passenger side

centrally locks the doors.
With a mechanic lock, without central

locking, the doors are locked by
operating the individual control levers
on each door.

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By means of key with remote
control (where provided)

Press button

R

twice.

Tailgate opening is indicated by double
flashing of direction indicators.

TAILGATE CLOSURE

To close, lower the tailgate pressing
near the lock until you hear it click.

BOOT

TAILGATE OPENING

By means of mechanic key fig. 43

To release the lock, use the metal insert
of the ignition key A.

Tailgate opening is eased by the action
of the side gas shock absorbers.

Opening the tailgate, for some versions,
the boot light turns on: the light
automatically turns off after you close
the tailgate.

The light remains on for about 15
minutes after rotating the key to
STOP: if, during this period, a door or
the tailgate is opened, the 15 minutes
timing is reset.

fig. 43

KA00036m

Never exceed the

maximum allowed load in
the boot (see “Technical
Specifications”). Make sure that
the objects are well arranged in the
boot so that they will not be
projected forwards following
sudden braking.

Do not travel with the tail-gate
open: exhaust gas could enter the
passenger compartment.

WARNING

If you travel in areas with

few filling stations and you
want to transport fuel in a spare
tank, respect applicable laws, using
only an homologated, suitably
secured tank. However, the risks in
case of collision increase.

Take care not to knock objects on
the roof rack when opening the
tailgate.

WARNING

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EXTENDING THE BOOT

Partial extension (50/50)
(where provided) fig. 45

The separate rear seats allow partial or
total boot extension.

Proceed as follows:

❒

Lift out rear seat head restraints
(where provided) with backrest
released and tilted toward the
passenger compartment or with the
tailgate open.

❒

check that the seat belt is not
twisted;

❒

operate levers A or B-fig. 45 to
release respectively the left or right
part of the backrest and guide the
backrest onto the cushion.

IMPORTANT To return the backrest to
its correct position, we recommend to
operate from the external doors.

Full extension

Tilt the rear seat completely to obtain
maximum boot extension.

Proceed as follows:

❒

remove the rear seat head restraints
(where provided);

❒

check that the seat belt is not
twisted;

❒

operate levers A and B-fig. 45 to
release the backrests and guide them
onto the cushion.

IMPORTANT To return the backrest to
its correct position, we recommend to
operate from the external doors.

fig. 45

BA

KA00019m

fig. 44

A

KA00037m

TAILGATE EMERGENCY
OPENING fig. 44

To open the tailgate from the
passenger’s compartment if the car
battery is flat or the electric tailgate
lock is faulty, proceed as follows (see
“Extending the boot” in this chapter):

❒

remove the rear head restraints;

❒

tilt the backrests;

❒

to achieve tailgate automatic unlock,
from inside the boot, operate lever A.

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BONNET

Opening fig. 46-47-48

Proceed as follows:

❒

pull lever A in the direction of the
arrow;

❒

move to the right the lever B as
shown in figure;

❒

lift the bonnet and at the same time
release the support rod C from its
locking device D, then insert the end
of the rod in the seat E of the engine
hood (bigger hole) and push to safety
position (smaller hole), as shown in
figure.

Rear seat repositioning

Raise the seat backrests and push them
back until hearing the locking click of
both retainers.

Position the seat belt buckles up.
IMPORTANT When returning the

backrest to the position of use, make
sure it is correctly fastened and you
hear the lock click.

Make sure the backrest is properly
secured at both sides to prevent it
moving forward in the event of sharp
braking causing injuries to passengers.

REMOVING THE REAR
PARCEL SHELF

To remove the rear shelf, release it from
its two side pins and pull it out.

fig. 46

A

KA00038m

If the supporting rod is not

positioned correctly the
bonnet may fall violently. Perform
these operations when the car is
stationary only.

WARNING

fig. 47

B

KA00039m

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Before lifting the bonnet,
ensure that the wiper arm

is not lifted from the windscreen.

WARNING

fig. 48

E

C

D

KA00114m

To close fig. 48

Proceed as follows:

❒

hold the bonnet up with one hand
and with the other remove rod C
from seat E and fit it back into its
catch D;

❒

lower the bonnet to approximately 20
centimetres from the engine
compartment and let it drop. Make
sure that the bonnet is completely
closed and not only fastened by the
safety catch by trying to open it. If it is
not perfectly closed, open the bonnet
and repeat the procedure. Do not
simply press it.

With hot engine, operate

with caution inside the
engine compartment to avoid
burns. Do not put your hands near
the fan: it could start to operate
even when the key is removed from
the ignition. Wait for engine
cooling.

WARNING

Pay attention to scarves,

ties and other loose fitting
garments. If they accidentally touch
moving parts, they may get dragged
with serious risks for those who
wear them.

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HEADLIGHTS

BEAM DIRECTION

The correct orientation of the
headlights is important for drivers
comfort and safety. Besides, it is a
specific rule of the highway code.

The headlights must be correctly
directed to ensure the best visibility
conditions for all drivers.

Contact a Ford Dealership to have the
headlights properly adjusted.

Check beam aiming every time the load
or its distribution changes.

The bonnet must always be

perfectly closed while
travelling for safety reasons. Make
sure that the bonnet is perfectly
closed and that the lock is engaged.
If you discover that the bonnet is
not perfectly closed while
travelling, stop immediately and
close the bonnet in the correct
manner.

WARNING

BEAM ADJUSTMENT fig. 49

The car is provided with electric
adjustment of the beams, operating with
ignition key on MAR and low beams on.

The car will angle backwards when it is
loaded, raising the light beam.

In that case, it is necessary to perform
beams adjustment with buttons A and B.

The display suppiles a visual indication
of positions.

fig. 49

B

A

KA00040m

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AIMING THE FRONT FOG
LIGHTS (where provided)

Contact a Ford Dealership to have the
headlights properly adjusted.

Correct positions depending
on load

Position 0 - one or two passengers on
front seats.

Position 1 - 5 passengers.
Position 2 - 4 passengers + load in the

boot.
Position 3 - driver + maximum

admitted load in the boot.

ADJUSTING HEADLIGHT
BEAMS ABROAD

The low beam headlights are adjusted
for the car to be driven in the country
where it was purchased. When you
travel in countries where cars are
driven on the other side of the road, to
avoid dazzling the drivers travelling in
the opposite direction, it is necessary to
cover certain areas of the headlight as
laid down in the Highway Code of the
country where you are driving.

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ABS SYSTEM INTERVENTION

Intervention of the ABS is detected by a
slight pulsing of the brake pedal
accompanied by noise: such an event
indicates that you need to adjust your
speed to the type of road on which you
are travelling.

ABS SYSTEM

This system, an integral part of the
braking system, which prevents the
wheels from locking when braking,
makes the most of road grip and gives
the best control when emergency
braking under difficulty road conditions.

The system is completed by EBD
(Electronic Braking Force Distribution),
which distributes the braking action
between front and rear wheels.

IMPORTANT To achieve maximum
efficiency of the braking system, a
settlement period of about 500 km is
required: During this time, avoid
sudden, repeated and prolonged
braking.

When the ABS cuts in, and

you feel the brake pedal
pulsating, do not remove your foot,
but keep it pressed; in doing so you
will stop in the shortest amount of
space possible under the current
road conditions.

WARNING

The ABS exploits the tyre-

road grip at the best, but it
cannot improve it; you should
therefore take every care when
driving on slippery surfaces without
taking unnecessary risks.

WARNING

FAILURE INDICATIONS

ABS failure

This is indicated by the turning on of
warning light

>

on the instrument
panel together with the dedicated
message on the multifunctional display
(where provided), (see section
“Warning lights and messages”).

In the case, the braking system will
work as normal without the extra
potentials offered by the ABS system.
Drive carefully to the nearest Ford
Dealership to have the system checked.

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If warning light xonly

lights up on the instrument
panel, (with a message on the
multifunctional reconfigurable
display, where provided),
immediately stop the car and
contact the nearest Ford
Dealership. Leakage of hydraulic
fluid from the braking system will
compromise functionality of the
braking system, either of the
conventional type or with ABS.

WARNING

ESP SYSTEM (Electronic
Stability Program)
(where provided)

The ESP system is an electronic system
controlling the car stability in the event
of tyre grip loss.

The ESP system is therefore particularly
useful when grip conditions of the road
surfaces change.

Besides the ESP, the car is provided
with ASR (traction control with
interventions on brakes and engines),
HILL HOLDER (device for start on
gradient without using the brakes), MSR
(control of engine braking torque when
shifting gear down) and HBA (automatic
increase of braking pressure in case of
emergency braking).

SYSTEM INTERVENTION

It is signalled by the blinking of the
warning light

I

on the instrument
panel, to inform the driver that the car
is in critical stability and grip conditions.

EBD failure

This is indicated by the turning on of
warning lights

>

and xon the
instrument panel together with the
dedicated message on the
multifunctional display (where
provided), (see section “Warning lights
and messages”).

In this case, the rear wheels may
suddenly lock and the vehicle may
swerve. Drive carefully to the nearest
Ford Dealership to have the system
checked.

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Do not take unnecessary

risks, even if your cars fits
an ESP system. Your driving style
must always be suited to the
conditions of the road, visibility and
traffic.
The driver is always and only
responsible for road safety.

WARNING

System intervention

The ESP system is automatically
activated when the car is started and
cannot be de-activated.

Failure indications

In the event of a failure, the ESP system
will be automatically switched off and
warning light

I

will appear on the
instrument panel along with a message
on the reconfigurable multifunctional
display (where provided). The LED on
the ASR OFF button will light up.
Contact Ford Dealership.

HILL HOLDER SYSTEM
(where provided)

It’s integral to the ESP system. It
automatically activates with the
following conditions:

❒

uphill: car at a standstill on a road
with a gradient higher than 2%,
engine running, clutch and brake
pedal pressed, gearbox to neutral or
engaged gear other than reverse;

❒

downhill: car at a standstill on a road
with a gradient higher than 2%,
engine running, clutch and brake
pedal pressed and reverse gear
engaged.

At pickup the ESP system control unit
will keep brake force on wheels until
reaching the torque suitable for starting,
or in any case for max. 2 seconds in
order to pass easily from the brake
pedal to the accelerator pedal.

After two seconds without starting, the
system will deactivate automatically by
releasing gradually the brake force. At
releasing, the typical brake
disengagement noise indicating that the
car is going to move will be heard.

Failure indications

A system anomaly is indicated by the
turning on of warning light

*

on the
instrument panel together with the
dedicated message on the
multifunctional display (where
provided), (see section “Warning lights
and messages”).

If the spare wheel is used,

the ESP system keeps
operating. The spare wheel, being
smaller than the original wheel
provides less grip.

For correct operation of the ESP
and ASR systems, the tyres must
absolutely be of the same brand
and type on all wheels, in perfect
conditions and, above all, of type,
brand and size specified.

WARNING

The Hill Holder system is

not a parking brake;
therefore, never leave the car
without having engaged the
handbrake, turned the engine off
and engaged the first speed.

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MSR system
(engine braking torque control)

It is an integral part of the ASR system
that in case of sudden gear
downshifting, cuts in providing torque
to the engine thus preventing excessive
driving wheel drive that, specially in
poor grip conditions, can lead to loss of
stability.

Switching the ASR system
on/off fig. 50

The ASR can work only when the
ignition key is on MAR.

The ASR system can be turned off by
pressing the button C ASR OFF.

When the system is active, a message
on the reconfigurable multifunctional
display (where provided) is displayed.

When the system is not active, the led
on the button ASR OFF turns on and a
message on the reconfigurable
multifunctional display (where provided)
is displayed. Turning off the ASR when
travelling, on next start the ASR is
automatically turned on by the system.

It may be useful to switch off the ASR
when driving on snow-covered roads
with snow chains fitted: in these
conditions, slipping of the wheels during
pick-up provides better traction.

ASR SYSTEM
(Antislip Regulation)
(where provided)

It’s integral to the ESP system and
automatically intervenes in case of slip
of one or both drive wheels, helping the
driver to control the car.

The action of the ASR is particularly
helpful in the following circumstances:

❒

slipping of the inner wheel due to the
effect of dynamic load changes or
excessive acceleration;

❒

too much power transmitted to the
wheels also in relation to the
conditions of the road surface;

❒

acceleration on slippery, snowy or
frozen surfaces;

❒

in the case of loss of grip on a wet
surface.

fig. 50

C

KA00041m

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The system also has a diagnostic
connector that can be interfaced with
appropriate tools, which makes it
possible to read the error codes stored
in the control unit together with a
series of specific parameters for engine
operation and diagnosis.

This check can also be carried out by
the traffic police.

IMPORTANT After eliminating the
problem, to check the system
completely, Ford Dealerships are
obliged to run a bench test and, if
necessary, road tests which may also
call for a long journey.

EOBD SYSTEM

The EOBD system (European On Board
Diagnosis) allows continuous diagnosis
of the components of the car correlated
with emissions. It also alerts the driver,
by turning on the warning light Uon
the instrument panel (together with
relevant message on the multifunction
display, where provided), when these
components are no longer in peak
conditions (see section “Warning lights
and messages”).

The objective is:

❒

to keep the system efficiency under
control;

❒

to warn when a fault causes
emissions levels to increase;

❒

to warn of the need to replace
deteriorated components.

Go to a Ford Dealership as
soon as possible if the
warning light

U

does not

light up when the key is
turned to MAR or if, during car travel,
the warning light comes on either
steady or blinking (along with a
message on the display). The
operation of the warning light Umay
be checked by the traffic police using
specific devices. Follow the laws in
force in the country where you are
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PARKING SENSORS

(where provided)

Parking sensors are located in the rear
bumper fig. 51 and their function is to
inform the driver, through an
intermittent buzzer, about the presence
of obstacles behind the car.

ACTIVATION

The sensors are automatically activated
when the reverse gear is engaged.
As the distance from the obstacle
behind the car decreases, the acoustic
alarm becomes more frequent.

BUZZER WARNINGS

Engage reverse and if a rear obstacle is
present, an acoustic signal is activated
that changes as the distance between
the obstacle and the bumpers changes.

The beep:

❒

becomes louder as the reduction of
distance between the car and the
obstacle decreases;

❒

becomes continuous when the
distance between the car and the
obstacle is less than 30 cm and stops
immediately if the distance increases;

❒

is constant if the distance is unvaried;
if this situation concerns the side
sensors, the buzzer will stop after
about 3 seconds to avoid, for
example, warning indications in the
event of manoeuvres along walls.

fig. 51

KA00042m

If several obstacles are detected, the
control unit indicates the nearest one.

FAILURE INDICATIONS

Parking sensor failures, if any, will be
indicated when engaging reverse by the
turning on of the instrument panel
warning light è together with the
message on the multifunction display,
where provided (see section “Warning
lights and messages”).

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GENERAL WARNINGS

❒

When parking, take the utmost care
to obstacles that may be set above or
under the sensors.

❒

Objects set close to the car, under
certain circumstances are not
detected and could therefore cause
damages to the car or be damaged.

Some of the conditions that could affect
the performance of the parking system
are described below:

❒

Reduced sensor sensitivity and a
reducion in the parking assistance
system performance could be due to
the presence on the surface of the
sensor of: ice, snow, mud and many
coats of paint

❒

The sensor detects a non-existant
object (echo interference) caused by
mechanical interference, e.g.: car
washing, rain (extreme wind
conditions), hail.

❒

Signals sent by the sensor may be
altered by the presence in the vicinity
of ultrasound system (e.g. the air
brakes of trucks or air hammers).

❒

The performance of the parking
assistance system could be affected
by the position of the sensors, e.g. by
altering attitude (due to wear of
shock absorbers and suspension) or
by changing tyres, overloading the car
or setting special attitudes that
require the car to be lowered.

OPERATION WITH TRAILER

Parking sensor operation is deactivated
automatically when the trailer electric
cable plug is fitted into the car tow hook
socket. Sensors are automatically
enabled again when removing the trailer
cable plug.

The sensor must be clean
from mud, dirt, snow or ice
in order for the system to

work. Be careful not to
scratch or damage the sensors while
cleaning them. Avoid using dry, rough
or hard cloths. Wash the sensors with
clean water with the addition of car
shampoo, if necessary. In washing
stations, clean sensors quickly
keeping the vapour jet/high pressure
washing nozzles at 10 cm at least
from the sensors.

The driver is always

responsible for parking and
other dangerous manoeuvres under
all circumstances. Make sure that
no-one is standing in the area,
especially children or animals.
Parking sensors are designed to
assist drivers: in all cases, you must
always pay the utmost attention
during potentially dangerous
manoeuvres, even when carried out
at low speed.

WARNING

When repainting the

bumpers or touching up
paint in the sensor area, contact
Ford Authorised Services. Incorrect
paint application could affect the
operation of the parking sensors.

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WIRING SYSTEM
(where provided)

The radio wiring system consists of:
– radio supply leads;
– front speaker power leads;
– aerial lead;
– radio housing;
– aerial on car roof.

CAR RADIO (where provided)

Speakers for Basic Audio
specification

Front speakers

N° 2 tweeters dia. 38 mm;
N° 2 mid-woofer speakers with dia 165 mm.

Rear speakers

N° 2 full-range speakers with dia 130 mm.

Speakers for Hi Fi Audio
specfication (if fitted)

Front speakers

N° 2 tweeters dia. 38 mm;
N° 2 mid-woofer speakers with dia 165 mm.

Rear speakers

N° 2 full-range speakers with dia 130 mm.
N° 1 amplifier.
N° 1 bass box.

AUX-IN SOCKET (where fitted)

This is located on the central console
for connection of an external source
(e.g. MP3).

If a car radio is installed
after car purchase, refer to
the Ford Dealership for tips

to safeguard battery
durability. Excessive loadless
absorption damages the battery and
may void the battery warranty.

SOUND SYSTEM
(where provided)

For the operation of the radio with
CD/MP3 player (where provided), read
the instructions for use given in the
supplement attached to the Owner
Handbook.

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ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC
DEVICE INSTALLATION

Electrical and electronic devices
installed after buying the vehicle by
after-market service must carry the
following label:

Ford Auto S.p.A. authorises the
installation of transceiving devices
provided that they are installed
according to rules of good engineering
practice respecting the manufacturer’s
indications by a specialised centre.

IMPORTANT Traffic police may not
allow the car on the road in the event
of assembly of devices which imply
modifications to the features of the car.
This may also cause lapse of warranty in
relation to faults caused by the change
or either directly or indirectly related
to it.

Ford Auto S.p.A. shall not be liable for
damage caused by the installation of
accessories either not supplied or
recommended by Ford Auto S.p.A.
and/or installed in compliance with the
provided instructions.

RADIO TRANSMITTERS
AND CELLULAR PHONES

Radio transceiver equipment (e.g.: e­tacs mobile phones, HAM radio systems
and the like) shall not be used inside the
car unless a separate aerial is mounted
on the roof.

IMPORTANT The use of similar devices
inside the passenger compartment
(without an external aerial) produces
radio-frequency electromagnetic fields
which, amplified by the resonance
effects inside the passenger
compartment, may cause electrical
systems equipping the car to
malfunction. This could compromise
safety in addition to constituting a
potential hazard for the passengers.

In addition, transmission and reception
of these devices may be affected by the
shielding effect of the car body.

As concerns EC-approved mobile
phones (GSM, GPRS, UMTS), strictly
comply with the instructions for use
provided by the mobile phone’s
manufacturer.

ACCESSORIES
PURCHASED BY THE
OWNER

If after buying the car, you decide to
install electrical accessories that require
a permanent electric supply (alarm,
satellite antitheft system, etc.) or
accessories that in any case burden the
electric supply, contact Ford Dealership,
whose qualified personnel, besides
suggesting the most suitable devices
belonging to Lineaccessori Ford, will
also evaluate the overall electric
absorption, checking whether the car’s
electric system is able to withstand the
load required, or whether it needs to
be integrated with a more powerful
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DIESEL ENGINES

Operation at low temperatures

If the outside temperature is very low,
the diesel thickens due to the formation
of paraffin clots with consequent
anomalous operation of the fuel supply
system.

In order to avoid these problems,
different types of diesel are distributed
according to the season: summer type,
winter type and arctic type (cold,
mountain areas).

When using or parking the vehicle for a
long time in the mountains or cold
areas, it is advisable to refuel using
locally available fuel.

In this case, it is also advisable to keep
the tank over 50% full.

AT THE FILLING
STATION

PETROL ENGINES

Use unleaded petrol only, with octane
number (R.O.N.) not lower than 95.

IMPORTANT An inefficient catalyst
leads to harmful exhaust emissions, thus
contributing to air pollution.

IMPORTANT Never use leaded petrol,
even in small amount or in an
emergency, as this would damage the
catalyst beyond repair.

For diesel engines, use diesel
fuel for motor vehicles
compliant with EN590

European specifications
only. The use of other products or
mixtures may damage the engine
beyond repair and consequently
cause lapse of warranty in relation
to the damage caused. If you
accidentally introduce other types of
fuel in the tank, do not start the
engine and empty the tank. If the
engine has run also for a very short
time, you will need to have the entire
fuel feed system emptied in addition
to the tank.

REFUELLING CAPACITY

To fill the tank completely, top-up twice
after the pump switches off. Further
top-ups could cause faults in the fuel
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PROTECTING THE
ENVIRONMENT

The devices for curtailing petrol engine
emissions are the following:

❒

three-way catalytic converter;

❒

Lambda sensors;

❒

fuel evaporation prevention system.

In addition, do not let the engine run,
even for a test, with one or more spark
plugs disconnected.

The devices for curtailing diesel fuel
engine emissions are the following:

❒

oxidising catalytic converter;

❒

exhaust gas recirculation system
(E.G.R.).

❒

diesel particulate filter (DPF)

FUEL FILLER CAP fig. 52

The cap B is provided with a loss
prevention device C which secures it to
the lid A.

Unscrew cap B using the ignition key.
The airtight closing may determine a
slight increase of pressure in the tank.
A suction noise when you release the
cap is therefore entirely normal. When
refuelling, fasten the plug to the device
inside the lid as shown in the figure.

fig. 52

C

A

B

KA00043m

Do not place naked flames
or lit cigarettes near to the
fuel filler: fire risk. Keep

your face away from the
fuel filler to prevent breathing in
harmful vapours.

The catalytic converter

develops high temperature
during operation. Do not park on
grass, dry leaves, pine needles or
other flammable material: fire risk.

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DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER
(DPF) 1.3L Duratorq

The Diesel Particulate Filter is a
mechanical filter, integral with the
exhaust system, that physically traps
particulates present in the exhaust gases
of Diesel engines. The diesel particular
filter has been adopted to eliminate
almost totally particulates in compliance
with current / future law regulations.
During normal use of the car, the
engine control unit records a set of data
(e.g.: travel time, type of route,
temperatures, etc.) and it will then
calculate the amount of particulates
trapped by the filter. Since this filter
physically traps particulates, it shall be
cleaned (reclaimed) at regular intervals
by burning carbon particles. The
regeneration procedure is controlled
automatically by the engine control unit
according to the filter conditions and
the conditions of use of the car. During
the regeneration procedure, the
following situations may occur: limited
increase of idle speed, activation of
electric fan, limited increase of smoke,

high temperatures at the exhaust. These
are not anomalies; they do impair car
behaviour and the environment. If the
dedicated message is displayed, refer to
section “Warning lights and messages”.

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SEAT BELTS .......................................................................... 66

S.B.R. SYSTEM ...................................................................... 66

PRETENSIONERS ................................................................. 67

CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY ..................................... 69

FITTING UNIVERSAL CHILD SEAT .............................. 70

ASSEMBLY SETUP ISOFIX CHILD SEAT ...................... 73

FRONT AIRBAGS................................................................. 75

WINDOW BAGS ................................................................ 77

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The reel may lock when the car is
parked on a steep slope: this is perfectly
normal. In addition, the reel mechanism
blocks the belt whenever it is pulled and
in the event of brisk braking, collisions
and on high speed bends.

The rear seat is fitted with inertial seat
belts with three anchor points and reel.

S.B.R. SYSTEM

The car is provided with the S.B.R. (Seat
Belt Reminder) system, which warns the
driver and the front passenger if the
seat belt is not buckled, as follows:

❒

warning light < turns on steady and
continuous activation of the beeper
for the first 6 seconds;

❒

warning light < blinks and
intermittent activation of the beeper
for the next 90 seconds;

Contact a Ford Dealership to
deactivate/reactivate the SBR system.

È the S.B.R. system can be reactivated
via the display set-up menu if the vehicle
is equipped with a multifunction display.

The display will show the dedicated
message.

SEAT BELTS

USING THE SEAT BELTS fig. 1

Wear the belt keeping the chest straight
and rested against the backrest.

To fasten the seat belts, hold the
tongue A and insert it into the buckle
B, until hearing the locking click. At
removal, if it jams, let it rewind for a
short stretch, then pull it out again
without jerking.

Press button C to release the belt.
Accompany the belt while it is being
rewound to prevent twisting. Through
the reel, the belt automatically adapts to
the body of the passenger wearing it,
allowing freedom of movement.

fig. 1

B

C

A

KA00044m

Never press button C when
travelling.

WARNING

Remember that in the

event of a violent collision,
rear seat passengers that do not
wear the seat belt both pose a risk
for their safety and represent a
serious danger for the front seat
passengers.

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PRETENSIONERS

To increase the efficiency of the seat
belts, the car is fitted with front
pretensioners. These devices, in the
event of a violent crash, rewind the seat
belts a few centimetres. In this way they
ensure that the seat belt adheres
perfectly to the wearer before the
restraining action begins. The seat belt
locks to indicate that the device has
intervened; the seat belt cannot be
drawn back up even when guiding it
manually.

This car is provided with a second
pretensioner (in the sill board area). Its
activation is signalled by the shortening
of the metallic cable.

IMPORTANT To obtain the highest
degree of protection from the action of
the pretensioning device, wear the seat
belt keeping it firmly close to the chest and
pelvis.

A small amount of smoke may be
produced. This smoke is in no way
toxic and presents no fire hazard. The
pretensioner does not require any
maintenance or greasing. Anything that
modifies its original conditions
invalidates its efficiency. If due to
unusual natural events (floods, sea
storms, etc.) the device has been
affected by water and mud, it must
necessarily be replaced.

LOAD LIMITERS

To increase passenger’s safety, the reels
contain a load limiter which allows
controlled sag in such a way as to dose
the force acting on the chest and
shoulders during the belt restraining
action in case of front crash.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USING
THE SEAT BELTS

The driver is responsible for respecting
and ensuring that all the other
occupants of the car also respect the
local laws in force in relation to the use
of seat belts. Always fasten the seat
belts before starting off.

Seat belts must also be used by
pregnant women: risk will be
significantly reduced for both the
expectant mother and the child in the
event of an accident. Pregnant women
must position the lower part of the belt
very low down so that it passes over
the pelvis and under the abdomen (as
indicated in fig. 2).

The pretensioner can only

be used once. Go to a Ford
Dealership to have it replaced after
is has been deployed.

WARNING

Operations which lead to
shocks, vibrations or
localised heating (over

100°C for a maximum of 6
hours) in the area around the
pretensioners may damage or trigger
them. These devices are not affected
by vibrations caused by irregularities
of the road surface or low obstacles
such as kerbs, etc. Contact Ford
Dealership for any assistance.

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fig. 2

KA00045m

For maximum safety, keep

the back of your seat
upright, lean back into it and make
sure the seat belt fits closely across
your chest and hips. Always fasten
the seat belts on both the front and
the rear seats. Travelling without
seat belts will increase the risk of
severe injury and even death in the
event of an accident.

Never disassemble or tamper with
the seat belt or pretensioner
components. All interventions must
be performed by qualified and
authorised personnel only. Always
go to a Ford Dealership.

WARNING

IMPORTANT Each seat belt may only
be used by a single person: do not carry
children on your lap with one seat belt
protecting both fig. 4. In general, do
not place any objects between the
passenger and the belt.

IMPORTANT The belt must not be
twisted. The upper part must cross the
shoulder and the chest diagonally. The
lower part must fit the hips (as shown
in fig. 3) rather than the abdomen of
the passenger. Do not use devices
(clips, etc.) to hold the seat belt away
from your body.

fig. 3

KA00046m

fig. 4

KA00047m

If the belt has been

subjected to heavy stress,
for example after an accident, it
should be changed completely
together with the anchors, anchor
fastening screws and the
pretensioners. In fact, even if the
belt has no visible defects, it could
have lost its resilience.

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SEAT BELTS MAINTENANCE

Observe the following:

❒

always use the belt with the tap well
stretched and never twisted; make
sure that it is free to run without
impediments;

❒

replace the belt after an accident of a
certain severity even if it does not
appear damaged. Always replace the
belt if the pretensioners were
deployed.

❒

To clean the belt, wash by hand with
water and mild soap, rinse and leave
to dry in the shade. Do not use
strong detergents, bleach, paints or
any other substance which could
damage the belt fibres.

❒

Keep the reels dry: correct operation
may only be ensured if the they are
not affected by leaks;

❒

Replace the seat belt when showing
significant wear or cut signs.

CARRYING CHILDREN
SAFELY

For optimal protection in the event of a
crash, all passengers must be seated and
wear adequate restraint systems.

This is even more important for
children.

This prescription is compulsory in all
EC countries according to ECE-R44.03.

A child’s head is larger and heavier in
proportion to his/her body and the
child’s muscular and bone structures
are not fully developed.

For this reason, they require restraint
systems which are different from those
used by adults to protect them in the
event of an accident.

The research results in relation to the
best protection for children is
illustrated in European Regulation ECE­R44 which divides the restraint systems
into five groups in addition to making
their use compulsory:

Group 0 - up to 10 kg in weight
Group 0+ - up to 13 kg in weight
Group 1 9-18 kg in weight
Group 2 15-25 kg in weight
Group 3 22 - 36 kg in weight

SEVERE DANGER: Do not
arrange child seats facing

backwards on the front
seat if the passenger’s
airbag is on. Deployment

of the airbag in an
accident could cause fatal injuries
to the baby. It is advisable to carry
children on the rear seat, which is
the most protected position in the
event of an accident. Child seats
must not be fitted on the front seat
of cars provided with passenger air
bag, whose deployment in an
accident could cause fatal injuries
to the baby irrespective of the
severity of the impact that caused
the activation. If necessary,
children can stay on the front seat,
if the passenger’s airbag can be
disabled. Verify that the airbag is
actually deactivated, observing the
warning light

“

on the dashboard
(see “Front airbag - passenger side”
at paragraph “Front airbags”).
Move the passenger’s seat as far
back as possible to avoid contact
between the child seat and the
dashboard.

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All restraint devices must bear the type­approval data along with the control
mark on a label that must be firmly
secured to the child seat and must
never be removed.

Over 1.50 m in height, from the point
of view of restraint systems, children
are considered as adults and have to
wear the standard seat belts.
Lineaccessori Ford includes child seats
for each weight group.

These devices are recommended having
been specifically designed for Ford cars.

GROUP 0 and 0+

Babies up to 13 kg must be carried
facing backwards on a cradle seat,
which, supporting the head, does not
induce stress on the neck in the event
of sharp deceleration.

The cradle is restrained by the car seat
belts, as shown in fig. 5 and in turn it
must restrain the child with its own
belts.

fig. 5

KA00048m

GROUP 1

From 9 to 18kg of weight, children may
be carried facing forward. Some types
of seat are equipped with a front
cushion that enables the car seat belt to
restrain both child and seat fig. 6.

fig. 6

KA00049m

The figures are indicative for assembly purposes only. Refer to the

instructions supplied with the child seat.
Some child restraint systems for weight group 0 and 1 have a rear attachment
and seat belts for securing the child. Due to their weight, they may be
dangerous if incorrectly mounted (e.g. if fastened to the car seat belts with a
cushion in between). Follow the assembly instructions carefully.

WARNING

UNIVERSAL CHILD’S SEAT INSTALLATION
(WITH SEAT BELTS)

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GROUP 3

For children from 22 kg to 36 kg the
size of the child’s chest no longer
requires a support to space the child’s
back from the seat back.

Fig. 8 shows proper child seat
positioning on the rear seat.

Children over 1.50 m in height can wear
seat belts like adults.

fig. 8

KA00051m

The figures are indicative

for assembly purposes only.
Refer to the instructions supplied
with the child seat.

WARNING

GROUP 2

Children from 15 to 25 kg may use the
car seat belts directly fig. 7.

The child seat is only needed to
position the child correctly with respect
to the belts so that the diagonal section
crosses the child’s chest and never the
neck and is snug on the hips not the
abdomen.

fig. 7

KA00050m

The figures are indicative

for assembly purposes only.
Refer to the instructions supplied
with the child seat.

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PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON
UNIVERSAL CHILD SEAT USE

The Ford complies with the new European Directive 2003/20/EC which
governs the arrangement possibilities for child restraints on the various seats of the
car as shown in the following table:

Passenger Passenger

Group Weight ranges front rear

Group 0, 0+ up to 13 kg U U

Group 1 9-18 kg U U

Group 2 15-25 kg U U

Group 3 22-36 kg U U

Key:
U = suitable for child restraint systems of the “Universal” category, according to

European standard ECE-R44 for the specified “Groups”.

Below is a summary of the safety rules
to be followed for carrying children.

❒

Install the child seats on the rear
seat, which is the most protected
position in the event of an accident.

❒

If the passenger’s air bag is
deactivated, always check the amber
warning light “on the instrument
panel to make sure that it has actually
been deactivated.

❒

Carefully follow the instructions
supplied with the child restraint
system which are mandatory by law.
Keep the instructions in the car along
with the other papers and this
handbook. Do not use child seats
without instructions.

❒

Always check the seat belt is well
fastened by pulling the belt.

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❒

Only one child is to be strapped to
each retaining system.

❒

Always check the seat belts do not fit
around the child’s throat.

❒

While travelling, do not let the child
sit incorrectly or release the belts.

❒

Never carry children on your lap,
even newborns. No-one can hold a
child in the case of an accident.

❒

In case of an accident, replace the
child’s seat with a new one.

Do not arrange child seats

on the front seat in vehicles
fitted with a passenger’s airbag.
Children must never travel on the
front seat.

WARNING

The Lineaccessori Ford includes the
Universal Isofix “Duo Plus” child seat.

For any further installation/use detail,
refer to the “Instructions Manual” of
the child seat.

ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT
ASSEMBLY SETUP

Provision has been made on the car to
mount a Universal Isofix child restraint
system, a new European standardised
system for carrying children safely.

Isofix systems can be mounted
simultaneously with a traditional
restraint system. An example of child
seat is shown in fig. 9. The Universal
Isofix child seat covers weight group: 1.
The other weight groups are covered
by the specific Isofix child seat, which
can be used only if specifically designed,
tested and homologated for this car
(see car list provided with the child
seat).

Due to its different anchoring system,
the child’s seat shall be anchored to the
proper lower metal rings A-fig. 10, set
between rear seat back and cushion.
After removing the rear shelf, secure
the upper belt (provided with the child’s
seat) to ring B-fig. 11 set between the
rear backrest and the boot floor. Do
not use ring B for fixing other object

Remember that in case of Universal
Isofix child’s seat, you can only use all
those seats approved with the marking
ECE R44/03 “Universal Isofix”.

fig. 9

KA00052m

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Fit the child seat when the

car is stationary. The child
seat is correctly anchored to the
brackets when you hear the click.
Follow the instructions for
assembly, disassembly and
positioning that the manufacturer
must supply with the child seat.

WARNING

fig. 10

A

KA00053m

fig. 11

BB

KA00054m

IUF: suitable for Isofix child restraint systems to be set facing forwards, universal

class (fitted with third upper fastener), approved for the relevant weight group.

IL: suitable for special child restraint systems, specific Isofix type, and type-approved

for this type of car. The seat can be installed by moving the front seat forward.

X: Isofix position not suited for Isofix child restraint systems in this weight group

and/or in this size class.

PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON
UNIVERSAL ISOFIX CHILD’S SEAT USE

The table below shows the different installation possibilities of Isofix restraint
systems on seats fitted with Universal Isofix fasteners in compliance with European
standard ECE 16.

Weight group Orientation Class Isofix position

child seat Isofix size rear side

Group 0 - 0 to 10 kg

Group 0+ up to 13 kg

Group I from 9
up to 18 kg

Facing backwards

Facing backwards

Facing backwards

Facing backwards

Facing backwards

Facing backwards

Facing forwards

Facing forwards

Facing forwards

E

E

D

C

D

C

B

B1

A

X

X

X

X

X

X

IUF

IUF

X

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AIRBAGS

The vehicle is equipped with front
airbags for driver and passenger and
front side air bags (side bag - window
bag) (where specified).

FRONT AIRBAGS

The front airbags (for driver and
passenger) have been designed to
protect the passengers sitting on the
front seats in the event of head-on
crashes of medium-high severity, by
placing the bag between the person and
the steering wheel or dashboard.

Front air bags are designed to protect
car’s occupants in front crashes and
therefore non-activation in other types
of collisions (side collisions, rear shunts,
roll-overs, etc.) is not a system
malfunction.

An electronic control unit causes the
bag to inflate in the event of a front
crash.

The bag will inflate instantaneously
placing itself between the front
occupant’s body and the structures
which could cause injury. It will deflate
immediately afterwards.

Driver and passenger front airbags are
not a replacement of, but complementary
to the seat belts, which you must always
wear, as specified by law in Europe and
most non-European countries.

In the event of a collision, a person not
wearing the seat belt may be thrown
forward and come into contact with the
bag before it has fully opened. The
protection offered by the cushion is
reduced in such a case.

Front airbags may not be activated in
the following situations:

❒

in collisions against highly deformable
objects not affecting the car front
surface (e.g. bumper collision against
guard rail, etc.);

❒

car penetration under other vehicles
or protective barriers (e.g. trucks or
guard rails);

they could not provide any additional
protection compared with seat belts, so
their deployment would be improper.
No deployment in such cases is
consequently not the sign of a fault.

Do not apply stickers or

other objects on the
steering wheel, on the dashboard in
the passenger side airbag area, on
side upholstery on roof and on the
seats. Do not place objects (e.g. cell
phones) on the passenger side
dashboard because these could
interfere with the correct opening
of the airbag and cause severe
injury to occupants.

WARNING

The front airbags on the driver’s and
passenger’s sides are designed and
calibrated to protect the front seat
passengers who wear the safety belts.

The volume of the front airbags at max.
inflation fills most of the space between
the steering wheel and the driver and
between the dashboard and the
passenger.

The airbags are not deployed in the
event of front collisions of low severity
(for which the withholding action of the
seat belts is sufficient).
Safety belts must always be used. In the
event of frontal crash they ensure the
correct positioning of the occupant.

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SEVERE DANGER: Do not
arrange child seats facing

backwards if the
passenger’s front airbag is
on. Deployment of the

airbag in an accident
could cause fatal injuries to the
baby. Always deactivate the
passenger’s airbag when placing a
child seat on the front seat. Move
the passenger’s seat as far back as
possible to avoid contact between
the child seat and the dashboard.
Although this is not mandatory by
law, the airbag should be
immediately reactivated when
children are no longer carried to
ensure better protection to adults.

WARNING

FRONT AIRBAG ON DRIVER’S
SIDE, fig. 12

It consists of an instant-inflating bag
contained in a special recess in the
centre of the steering wheel.

fig. 12

KA00055m

fig. 13

KA00056m

FRONT AIRBAG ON
PASSENGER’S SIDE, fig. 13

It consists of an instant-inflating bag
contained into a special recess in the
dashboard: this bag has a bigger volume
than that of the driver.

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WINDOW BAGS fig. 15

They consist of two “curtain” cushions
housed behind the side upholstery of
the roof and covered by specific
finishing to protect the head of the
front passengers in the event of side
crash, thanks to their wide surface.

fig. 15

KA00058m

fig. 14

KA00057m

MANUAL DEACTIVATION OF
PASSENGER’S FRONT AIR BAG
AND SIDE BAG
(where provided)

Whenever a child needs to be carried
on the front seat, the passenger’s front
airbag and the Side Bag (where
provided) must be deactivated. This
function may be activated only by taking
car to dealership.

The instrument panel warning light

“

will stay on glowing steadily until
reactivating the passenger’s front air bag
and the Side Bag (where provided).

WARNING To deactivate the
passenger’s front air bag and the Side
Bag (where provided), refer to
paragraphs “Digital display” and
“Multifunctional display” in section
“Your car”.

SIDE BAGS ­WINDOW BAGS)
(where provided)

SIDE BAG fig. 14

It consists of an instant-inflating bag
housed in the front seat backrest. It
protects the chest and the hips of the
passengers in the event of side crashes
of medium-high severity.

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Do not rest the head, the

arms or the elbows on the
door, on the windows and on the
window bag area to avoid injuries
during inflation.

Never lean head, arms and elbows
out of window.

WARNING

IMPORTANT The best protection in
the event of side crash is achieved
maintaining a correct position on the
seat. This allows the correct
deployment of the window bag.

IMPORTANT The front air bags and/or
side bags may be deployed also if the
car is subject to heavy knocks or
accidents involving the underbody area,
such as violent shocks against steps,
kerbs or low obstacles, falling of the car
in big holes or sags in the road.

IMPORTANT A small amount of dust
will be released when the airbags are
deployed. The dust is not harmful and
does not indicate the beginning of a fire.
Furthermore, the surface of the
deployed bag and the interior of the car
may be covered in a dusty residue: This
dust may irritate the skin and the eyes.
Wash with mild soap and water in the
event of exposure.

IMPORTANT If any safety device has
activated due to an accident, refer to
the Ford Dealership to replace them
and check system integrity.

Airbag checking, repair and replacement
must only be carried out c/o the Ford
Dealership. If you are having the car
scrapped, have the airbag system
deactivated at a dealership first. If the
car changes ownership, the new owner
must be informed of how to use the
airbags and the above warnings: s/he
must also be given this “Owner’s
Handbook”.

IMPORTANT Pretensioners, front
airbags and side bags are deployed
according to different logics on the basis
of the type of collision. Non-deployment
of one of the devices does not
necessarily indicate a system
malfunction.

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GENERAL WARNINGS

If when turning the key to
MAR the warning light

¬

does not turn on or stays on during
car travel (together with the
message on the multifunctional
display, where provided), a failure
may have occurred in the restraint
systems. In this case the airbags or
pretensioners may not be deployed
after an impact or, in a minor
number of cases, they may be
deployed accidentally. Contact
Ford Dealership immediately to
have the system checked before
driving off.

WARNING

Do not cover the front seat
backrest with covers if a

Side-bag is fitted.

WARNING

Do not travel with objects

in your lap, in front of your
chest, or keeping between your lips
pipes, pencils, etc.. In the event of
crash with airbag activation, you
may be seriously injured.

WARNING

Always drive keeping your

hands on the steering wheel
crown so that, in the event of airbag
activation, it can inflate without
finding obstacles. Do not drive with
your body bent forward. Keep the
backrest in straight position, resting
correctly your back on it.

WARNING

With ignition key inserted,

on MAR, even if the engine
is off, the air bags can activate also
with the car stopped, if it is hit by
another vehicle. For this reason,
children must never sit on the front
seat, even if the car is not moving.
We remind you that if the key is
inserted on STOP, no safety device
(air bag or pretensioner) activates
following a collision; no deployment
in such cases is consequently not the
sign of a fault.

WARNING

It someone tried to steal or

damage your car, and in
the event of floods, have the air
bag system checked by the Ford
Dealership.

WARNING

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Do not wash the seats with

pressurized water or steam
(manually or at the automatic
washing stations).

WARNING

Front air bag activation if

foreseen in case of more
severe collisions compared with
pretensioner activation. When the
shock is within the two deployment
thresholds, it is normal that
pretensioners only are engaged.

WARNING

The airbag does not

replace seat belts, but
increases their efficiency.
Furthermore, since front airbags are
not deployed after low speed
collisions, side collisions, rear-end
shunts or roll-overs, the passengers
are only protected by the seat belts
which must be fastened at all times.

WARNING

Rotating the key on MAR,

the warning light “turns
on for a few seconds, to remind
that the passenger air bag will
activate in the event of a collision,
then it turns off.

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STARTING THE ENGINE ................................................. 82

HANDBRAKE ....................................................................... 84

USING THE MANUAL GEARBOX ................................ 85

CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS ................................ 86

SNOW TYRES....................................................................... 88

SNOW CHAINS................................................................... 89

CAR INACTIVITY ............................................................... 89

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STARTING PROCEDURE FOR
PETROL VERSIONS

Proceed as follows:

❒

ensure that the handbrake is up;

❒

put the gear lever into neutral;

❒

press the clutch pedal all the way
down without touching the
accelerator;

❒

turn the ignition key to AVV and let
it go the moment the engine starts.

If the engine does not start at the first
attempt, return the ignition key to
STOP before repeating starting.

If with the ignition key on MAR the
warning light

Y

remains lit together

with warning light U, turn the key to
STOP and then back to MAR; if the
warning light remains on, try with the
other keys provided with the vehicle.

Contact a Ford Dealership if you still
cannot start the engine.

STARTING THE ENGINE

The car is provided with an electronic
engine lock device: refer to “The Ford
CODE system” paragraph in “Your car”
if you cannot start the engine.

The engine may be noisier during the
first seconds of operation, particularly
after a long period of inactivity. This
does not impair functionality and
reliability and is typical of hydraulic
tappets: the distribution system selected
for the petrol engines of your car in
order to limit the maintenance
required.

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In the first period of use, we
recommend to avoid
excessive stress for the car

(for instance excessive
accelerations, extended travel at
maximum speed, sudden braking
etc.).

With engine off, do not
leave the key in the ignition
switch on MAR to prevent
draining the battery.

It is dangerous to have the

engine running indoors.
The engine depletes oxygen and
discharges carbon dioxide, carbon
monoxide and other toxic gases.

WARNING

Remember that the

servobrake and electric
power steering are not operational
until the engine is started.
Therefore, more effort than usual is
required on the brake pedal and
steering wheel.

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If the engine does not start at the first
attempt, return the ignition key to
STOP before repeating starting.

If with the ignition key on MAR, the
instrument panel warning light

Y

remains on, turn the key to STOP and
then back to MAR; if the warning light
remains on, try with the other keys
provided with the vehicle.

Contact the Ford Dealership if you still
cannot start the engine.

HOW TO WARM UP THE
ENGINE AFTER IT HAS JUST
STARTED

Proceed as follows:

❒

drive off slowly, letting the engine
turn at medium speed. Do not
accelerate abruptly;

❒

do not demand maximum
performance for the first few
kilometres. Wait until the engine
coolant gauge starts moving.

PROCEDURE FOR DIESEL
VERSIONS

Proceed as follows:

❒

ensure that the handbrake is up;

❒

put the gear lever into neutral;

❒

turn the ignition key to MAR:
warning light mon the instrument
panel will come on;

❒

wait for the warning lights and

m

to turn off. The hotter the engine is,
the quicker this will happen;

❒

press the clutch pedal all the way
down without touching the
accelerator;

❒

turn the ignition key to AVV as soon
as the warning light mturns off.
Waiting too long will waste the work
done by the glow plugs.

Release the key as soon as the engine
starts.

IMPORTANT When the engine is cold,
rotating the ignition key to AVV, the
accelerator pedal must be completely
released.

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Warning light mwill blink
for 60 seconds after starting
or during prolonged

cranking to indicate a fault
to the glow plug heating system. Use
the car normally if the engine starts
and contact the Ford Dealership as
soon as possible.

Never jump start the engine
by pushing, towing or
driving downhill. This could

cause a flow of fuel into the
catalytic converter and damage it
beyond repair.

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HANDBRAKE

The handbrake lever is located between
the two front seats.

Pull the lever upwards to operate the
handbrake.

PARKING THE CAR

Proceed as follows:

❒

stop the engine and engage the
handbrake;

❒

engage a gear (on a slope, engage first
gear if the vehicle faces uphill or
reverse if it faces downhill) and leave
the wheels steered.

If the car is parked on a steep slope, it is
further advisable to block the wheels
with a wedge or stone.

Do not leave the ignition key on MAR
to prevent draining the battery. Always
remove the key when you leave the car.

Never leave children unattended in the
car. Always remove the ignition key
when leaving the car and take it out
with you.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Turn the ignition to STOP while the
engine is idling.

IMPORTANT After a taxing drive, you
should allow the engine to “catch its
breath” before turning it off by letting it
idle to allow the temperature in the
engine compartment to fall.

fig. 1

A

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A quick burst on the
accelerator before turning
off the engine serves

absolutely no practical
purpose, it wastes fuel and is
damaging especially to turbocharged
engines.

The car must be braked

after a few snaps of the
lever, otherwise, contact the Ford
Dealership for regulation.

WARNING

When the handbrake lever is pulled up
and the ignition key is on MAR, the
instrument panel warning light xwill
turn on.

Proceed as follows to release the
handbrake:

❒

slightly lift the handbrake and press
release button

A-fig. 1;

❒

hold button A pressed and lower the
lever. Warning light xon the
instrument panel will go out.

Press the brake pedal when carrying out
this operation to prevent the car from
moving accidentally.

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USING THE MANUAL
GEARBOX

To engage the gears, press the clutch
pedal fully and shift the gear lever into
one of the required positions (the
diagram is shown on the knob fig. 2).

For cars provided with 6 gear gearbox,
to engage the sixth gear, operate the
lever with a pressure toward the right
to avoid involuntary engagement of
fourth gear. Same action to pass from
sixth to fifth gear.

IMPORTANT Reverse may only be
engaged when the car is at a standstill.
With the engine running, wait for at
least 2 seconds with the clutch pedal
fully pressed before engaging reverse to
prevent damage to the gears and
grating.

To engage reverse R from neutral,
raise ring A under the knob and at the
same time move the gearshift lever
rightwards and then backward.

fig. 2

A

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Press the clutch pedal fully

to change gears correctly.
For this reason, there must be no
obstacles on the floor under the
pedals: ensure that rubber mats (if
any) are correctly positioned, not
interfering with the pedals.

WARNING

Do not drive with the hand
resting on the gear lever,
because this pressure, even
if light, over time can wear

gear inner components.

IMPORTANT Use of the clutch pedal
must be limited solely to gear shifts
only. Do not drive with your foot
resting even lightly on the clutch pedal
For versions/markets where applicable,
the clutch pedal control electronics
could interpret an incorrect driving
style as a fault.

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Accessories fitted on
longitudinal bars

Remove accessories, namely: If not
used, remove from the roof accessories
such as: longitudinal bars, ski rack,
luggage rack, etc. These accessories
decrease aerodynamic penetration of
the car and have a negative effect on
consumption. It is better to use a trailer
to transport particularly bulky objects.

Electric devices

Use electric devices only for the
amount of time needed. The rear
heated window, additional headlights,
windscreen wipers and heater fan need
a considerable amount of energy,
therefore increasing fuel consumption
(up to +25% in the urban cycle).

Climate control

The climate control system leads to
higher fuel consumption (up to +20%
on average): use air vents only when the
external temperature allows it.

Spoilers

The use of non-certified aerodynamic
items may adversely affect air drag and
consumption levels.

DRIVING STYLE

Starting

Do not warm the engine up with the
car standing: the engine warms up very
slowly in these conditions, increasing
consumption and emissions. It is
advisable to start off immediately and
slowly keeping the engine speed down:
the engine will warm up much faster
this way.

Unnecessary actions

Avoid revving up when starting at traffic
lights or before stopping the engine.
Like double-declutching, the latter
action is unnecessary and causes
increase of consumption and pollution.

Gear selection

Use a higher gear as soon as traffic and
road conditions allow. Using a low gear
for faster acceleration will increase
consumption.

In the same way improper use of a high
gear increases consumption, emissions
an engine wear.

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CONTAINING
RUNNING COSTS

Here are some useful tips to save fuel
and minimize polluting emissions of
CO2and other pollutants (nitric oxide,
unburnt hydrocarbons, fine dusts
etc…).

GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS

Car maintenance

Have checks and adjustments carried
out in accordance with the “Service
schedule”.

Tyres

Check tyre pressure regularly at least
once every four weeks: excessively low
pressure will increase consumption
because rolling resistance will be higher.

Unnecessary loads

Do not travel with an overloaded boot.
Do not travel with too much luggage
stowed in the boot. The weight of the
car (especially when driving in town)
and its trim greatly affect consumption
and stability.

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CONDITIONS OF USE

Cold starting

Short distances and frequent cold start­ups will prevent the engine from
reaching optimal running temperature.
Consequently, both consumption (from
+15 to +30% on urban cycle ) and
emissions will increase.

Top speed

Fuel consumption considerably
increases as speed increases. Keep your
speed as even as possible, avoiding
unnecessary braking and acceleration
which cause excessive fuel consumption
and increase emissions.

Acceleration

Sudden acceleration has a very negative
effect on consumptions and emissions:
accelerate gradually.

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Traffic and road conditions

Quite high consumption is caused by
heavy traffic, for instance when
travelling in a queue with frequent use
of low gears or in cities with many
traffic lights. Mountain and rough roads
also have a negative effect on
consumption.

Traffic hold-ups

During prolonged hold-ups (e.g. level
crossings) the engine should be switched
off.

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IMPORTANT When snow tyres are
used with a max speed index below the
one that can be reached by the car
(increased by 5%), place a notice in the
passenger’s compartment, plainly in the
driver’s view which states the max
permissible speed of the snow tyres (as
per EC Directive).

All four tyres should be the same
(brand and track) to ensure greater
safety when driving and braking and
better driveability.

Remember that it is inappropriate to
change the direction of rotation of
tyres.

The performance of these tyres is
considerably reduced when the tread
thickness is less than 4 mm. Replace
them in this case.

Due to their specific features, the
performance of snow tyres is much
lower than that of standard tyres in
normal conditions or long motorway
stretches. Limit performance according
to the use for which they were
approved.

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Snow tyre maximum speed

with “Q” mark must not
exceed 160 km/h, respecting
however the applicable rules of the
Highway Code.

WARNING

SNOW TYRES

Use snow tyres of the same size as the
normal tyres provided with the car.

The Ford Dealership will be happy to
provide advice concerning the most
suitable type of tyre for the customer’s
requirements.

For the type of tyre to be used, inflation
pressures and the specifications of snow
tyres, follow the instructions given in
paragraph “Wheels” in section
“Technical specifications”.

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SNOW CHAINS

Use of snow chains should be in
compliance with local regulations.

The snow chains may be applied only to
the front wheel tyres (drive wheels).

Check the tension of the chains after
the first few metres have been driven.

IMPORTANT The spare wheel cannot
be fitted with snow chains. If the front
tyre has a puncture, replace a rear
wheel with the spare wheel and move
the rear wheel to the front axle. This
way, having two standard size wheels on
the front axle, is it possible to fit the
chains.

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Keep your speed down
when snow chains are fitted.
Do not exceed 50 km/h.

Avoid potholes, steps and
pavements and avoid also to drive
for long distances on roads not
covered with snow to prevent
damaging the car and the roadbed.

EXTENDED
CAR INACTIVITY

If the car is to be left inactive for longer
than a month, the following precautions
should be noted:

❒

park the car in covered, dry and if
possible well-ventilated premises;

❒

engage a gear;

❒

check that the handbrake is not
engaged;

❒

disconnect battery negative terminal
and check charge (see paragraph
“Battery - Charge and electrolyte
level check” in chapter “Maintenance
and care”)

❒

clean and protect the painted parts
using protective wax;

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❒

inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the
normal specified pressure and check
it at intervals;

❒

do not drain the engine cooling
system.

❒

clean and protect the shiny metal
parts using special compounds readily
available;

❒

sprinkle talcum powder on the
rubber windscreen and rear window
wiper blades and lift them off the
glass;

❒

slightly open the windows;

❒

cover the car with a fabric or
perforated plastic sheet. Do not use
compact plastic sheets which do not
allow humidity to evaporate from the
surface of the car.

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GENERAL WARNINGS ..................................................... 92

LOW BRAKE FLUID............................................................ 92

HANDBRAKE ON ............................................................... 92

AIRBAG FAILURE................................................................. 92

FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATED .......... 93

HOT ENGINE COOLANT................................................ 93

LOW BATTERY CHARGE................................................. 94

ABS SYSTEM FAILURE ........................................................ 94

EBD SYSTEM FAILURE........................................................ 94

LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ......................................... 94

EXHAUSTED OIL ................................................................ 94

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAILURE ..................... 95

INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING ................................... 95

INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE ....................................... 95

EOBD ENGINE CONTROL

SYSTEM FAILURE (PETROL VERSIONS) ...................... 95

PARTICULATE TRAP CLOGGED .................................. 96

FUEL RESERVE....................................................................... 96

WARMING GLOW PLUGS .............................................. 96

GLOW PLUG HEATING FAILURE.................................. 96

WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER..................................... 97

FAULT IN PROTECTION SYSTEM

VEHICLE- FORD CODE .................................................... 97

REAR FOG LIGHTS ............................................................ 97

GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION ................................. 97

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR FAILURE ................. 97

WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER..................................... 98

FUEL CUT-OFF INERTIAL SWITCH

INTERVENTION NOT AVAILABLE .............................. 98

EXTERNAL LIGHTS ........................................................... 98

PARKING SENSOR FAILURE ........................................... 98

ESP SYSTEM FAILURE ........................................................ 98

HILL HOLDER FAILURE .................................................... 98

TAIL LIGHTS AND LOW BEAMS ................................... 98

FOLLOW ME HOME........................................................... 98

FRONT FOG LIGHTS ........................................................ 99

LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ....................... 99

RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ................... 99

MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS............................................... 99

POSSIBLE ICE ON THE ROAD........................................ 99

SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED ................................................. 99

LIMITED RANGE ................................................................. 99

ASR SYSTEM ......................................................................... 99

BRAKE PAD WEAR ............................................................ 100

SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED ......................................... 100

HEATED REAR WINDOW .............................................. 100

HEATED WINDSCREEN .................................................. 100

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WARNING LIGHTS
AND MESSAGES

GENERAL WARNINGS

Lighting of a warning light is associated
to a specific message and/or buzzer
when applicable. These indications are
brief and precautionary and as such
must not be considered as exhaustive
and/or alternative to the information
contained in the Owner’s Handbook,
which you are recommended to read
carefully in all cases. Refer to the
information in this section in the
event of a failure indication.

IMPORTANT Failure indications on the
display fall into either of two categories:

serious failure and less serious failure.
Serious failures are indicated by a

repeated and prolonged warning
“cycle”.

Less serious failures are indicated by a
limited warning “cycle”.

Press MENU ESC to stop the warning
cycle in both cases. The warning light
on the instrument panel will stay on
until the cause of the fault is eliminated.

LOW BRAKE FLUID

LEVEL (red)

HANDBRAKE ON (red)

When the ignition key is moved to
MAR, the warning light turns on and
should go off after a few seconds.

Low brake fluid level

The warning light turns on when the
level of the brake fluid in the reservoir
falls below the minimum level due to
possible leaks in the circuit.

On certain versions the dedicated
message is displayed.

x

If the warning light

x

turns on when travelling
(on certain versions together with
the message on the display) stop
the car immediately and contact
your Ford Dealership.

WARNING

Handbrake on

The warning light turns on when the
handbrake is on.

On certain versions, if the car is moving
the buzzer will also sound.

IMPORTANT If the warning light turns
on when travelling, check that the
handbrake is not engaged.

AIR BAG FAILURE

(amber)

When the ignition key is

moved to MAR, the warning light turns
on and should go off after a few
seconds.

The warning light stays on glowing
steadily if there is a failure in the air bag
system.

On certain versions the dedicated
message is displayed.

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If when turning the key to
MAR the warning light

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does not turn on or stays on during
car travel (together with the
message on the multifunctional
display, where provided), a failure
may have occurred in the restraint
systems. In this case the airbags or
pretensioners may not be deployed
after an impact or, in a minor
number of cases, they may be
deployed accidentally. Contact
your Ford Dealership immediately
to have the system checked before
driving off.

WARNING

The failure of the warning

light ¬(warning light off)
is indicated by intermittent blinking
of the warning light “that signals
front passenger airbag deactivated.

WARNING

FRONT PASSENGER

AIRBAG DISABLED
(amber)

The warning light “comes on when
the front passenger’s airbag is disabled.

With the front passenger’s airbag on,
when the ignition key is moved to
MAR, the warning light “comes on
steadily for about 4 seconds; then, it
continues to flash for 4 seconds and
finally goes off.

“

Warning light “indicates

failure of warning light ¬.
This condition is indicated by
intermittent blinking of warning
light “for longer than 4 seconds.
In this case, warning light ¬may
not indicate a fault in the system.
Contact Ford Dealership
immediately to have the system
checked before driving off.

WARNING

HOT ENGINE
COOLANT (red)

H

When the ignition key is

moved to MAR, the warning light turns
on and should go off after a few
seconds.

The warning light turns on when the
engine is overheated.

If the warning light comes on, proceed
as follows:

❒ during normal travel: stop the

car, stop the engine and check that
the water level in the vessel is not
under the MIN line. In this case, wait
for a few minutes for the engine to
cool down, then slowly and carefully
open the cap, top-up with coolant
and check that the level is between
the MIN and MAX references on
the vessel itself. Also check for
leakages. Should the warning light
turn on again at the next start-up,
contact your Ford Dealership.

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❒ If the vehicle is used under

severe conditions (e.g. towing of

trailers uphill or fully loaded
vehicle): slow down and stop the car
if the warning light stays on. Stop for
2 or 3 minutes with the engine
running and slightly accelerated to
favour better coolant circulation.
Then stop the engine. Check
correct liquid level as described
above.

IMPORTANT Under severe use of the
vehicle, keep the engine on and slightly
accelerated for a few minutes before
switching it off.

On certain versions the dedicated
message is displayed.

LOW BATTERY
CHARGE (red)

When the ignition key is

moved to MAR, the warning light turns
on and should go out as soon as the
engine is started (with the engine
running at idle speed a brief delay in
going out is allowed).

If the warning light stays on,
immediately contact Ford Dealership.

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ABS SYSTEM FAILURE

(amber)

Turning the ignition key to

MAR the warning light turns on, but it
should go off after a few seconds.

The warning light lights up when the
system is either not working or not
available. In the case, the braking system
will work as normal without the extra
potentials offered by the ABS system.
Drive carefully and go to a Ford
Dealership as soon as possible.

On certain versions the dedicated
message is displayed.

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EBD FAILURE
(red)
(amber)

Simultaneous turning on of the warning
lights

x and >

while the engine is
running indicates an EBD system failure
or non-availability of the system. Early
locking of the rear wheels may occur in
the event of violent braking causing the
vehicle to swerve. Drive very carefully
to a Ford Dealership to have the system
inspected.

On certain versions the dedicated
message is displayed.

x

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LOW ENGINE OIL

PRESSURE (red)

EXHAUSTED OIL
(Duratorq versions with
DPF - red)

Low engine oil pressure

When the ignition key is moved to
MAR, the warning light turns on and
should go out as soon as the engine is
started.

On certain versions the dedicated
message is displayed.

v

If the warning light

v

turns on when the car is
travelling (on certain versions
together with the message on the
display) stop the engine
immediately and contact a Ford
Dealership.

WARNING

Exhausted oil

The warning light turns on and flashes
along with the message on the display
when the system detects that the
engine oil is exhausted.

After the first indication, whenever the
engine is turned on, warning light

v

will continue to flash cyclically for 3
minutes with warning light OFF for 5
second intervals until the oil is replaced.

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If the warning light

v

flashes, contact the Ford
Service Network immediately to
change the engine oil and turn off
the warning light on the instrument
panel. Failure to comply with this
requirement could render the
warranty invalid.

WARNING

FAULT IN ELECTRIC

POWER STEERING

(amber)

When the ignition key is turned

to MAR the warning light turns on, but
should go off after a few seconds.

If the warning light stays on, the power
steering will not be effective and the
steering wheel will be harder to turn,
though it will still be possible to steer
the car: contact the Ford service
network.

On certain versions the dedicated
message is displayed.

INCOMPLETE DOOR

LOCKING (red)

The warning light comes on

when one or more doors or

the tailgate are not properly shut.
On certain versions the dedicated

message is displayed.
When doors are open and the vehicle is

in motion, a beep is emitted (only for
versions with multifunction display).

FAULT IN

EOBD/INJECTION
SYSTEM (amber)

Under normal conditions,

when the ignition key is turned to
MAR, the warning light comes on, but
should go off as soon as the engine is
started.

If the warning light remains on or
comes on whilst driving, this means that
the injection system is not working
properly; in particular, if the warning
light comes on constantly, this indicates
a malfunction in the supply/ignition
system that could cause excessive
exhaust emissions, a possible loss of
performance, poor handling and high
fuel consumption.

On certain versions the dedicated
message is displayed.

Under these conditions, the vehicle can
continue travelling at moderate speed
without demanding excessive effort
from the engine. Prolonged use of the
car with the warning light steadily lit
could cause damage. Contact the Ford
Service Network as soon as possible.

The warning light goes out after the
fault is cleared, but the information is
stored in the system.

Only for petrol engines

A blinking warning light indicates
possible damage to the catalytic
converter.

D

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Go to a Ford Dealership as
soon as possible if warning
light Udoes not light up

when the key is turned to
MAR or if, while travelling, the
warning light comes on either steady
or blinking (along with a message on
the display). The operation of the
warning light Umay be checked by
the traffic police using specific
devices. Follow the laws in force in
the country where you are driving.

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FUEL RESERVE
(amber)

F

Turning the ignition key to

MAR the warning light turns on, but it
should go off after a few seconds.

The warning light turns on when about
5 litres of fuel are left in the tank.

IMPORTANT The warning light will
blink to indicate a system failure. Go to
a Ford Dealership to have the system
checked.

PARTICULATE TRAP

BLOCKED
(1.3L Duratorq versions -

wiring) (versions with

multifunction display)

When the ignition key is moved to
MAR, the warning light turns on and
should go off after a few seconds.

The warning light turns on when the
diesel particulate filter is clogged and
the driving conditions do not enable to
activate automatically the reclaiming
procedure.

To allow the regeneration procedure
and clean the filter, keep the vehicle
running until the warning light turns off.

The display will show the dedicated
message.

GLOW PLUG

HEATING
(1.3L Duratorq versions ­amber)

GLOW PLUG HEATING
FAILURE
(1.3L Duratorq versions - amber)

Glow plug warming

The warning light goes on when the key
is turned to MAR. It goes out as soon
as the glow plugs have reached the
preset temperature. Start the engine as
soon as the warning light goes out.

IMPORTANT With hot ambient
temperature, warning light stays on for
a very short time.

Glow plug warming failure

The warning light will blink in the event
of a failure to the glow plug heating
system. Go to a Ford Dealership as
soon as possible.

On certain versions the dedicated
message is displayed.

m

If the warning light is on with an
intermittent light, release the
accelerator pedal to reduce the speed
until the warning light ceases to flash.
Continue driving at a moderate speed,
avoiding driving conditions that could
cause further flashing and contact the
Ford service network as soon as
possible.

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WATER IN DIESEL
FUEL FILTER
(1.3L Duratorq versions ­amber)

When the ignition key is moved to
MAR, the warning light turns on and
should go off after a few seconds.

The warning light Eturns on when
there is water in the diesel fuel filter.

On certain versions the dedicated
message is displayed.

E

The presence of water in
the feeding circuit may
cause severe damage to the

injection system and
irregular engine operation. If warning
light Elights up (on some versions
the warning light è along with the
message), go to a Ford Dealership as
soon as possible to have the system
bled. Water may have been
introduced in the tank if this appears
immediately after refuelling: in this
case, stop the engine immediately
and contact a Ford Dealership.

REAR FOG LIGHTS
(amber)

The warning light comes on

when the rear fog lights are turned on.

4

FAULT IN

PROTECTION SYSTEM
VEHICLE- FORD CODE

(red)

If with the ignition key at MAR, the
warning light stays on, this indicates a
possible failure (see “Ford Code
system” in section “Your car”).

If with the engine running the warning
light

Y

flashes, this means that the car
is not protected by the engine inhibitor
device (see “Ford Code system” in
section “Your car”).

Contact Ford Dealership to have all the
keys stored.

Y

GENERIC FAILURE

INDICATION

(amber)

The warning light turns on in the
following circumstances.

Engine oil pressure
sensor failure

The warning light turns on when failure
is detected in parking sensors. Go to a
Ford Dealership to have the fault fixed
as soon as possible.

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SIDE/TAILLIGHTS
AND LOW BEAMS
(green)

FOLLOW ME HOME
(green)

Side/tail lights and low beams

The warning light comes on when
side/tail lights or low beams are turned
on.

Follow me home

The warning light will turn on when this
device is active (see “Follow me home”
in section “Your car”).

The display will show the dedicated
message.

3

ESP SYSTEM FAILURE

(amber)

ESP system failure

When the ignition key is moved to
MAR, the warning light turns on and
should go off after a few seconds.

If the warning light does not go off or
stays on when travelling together with
the button led ASR OFF, contact Ford
Dealership.

The display will show the dedicated
message.

Note Warning light flashing when
driving indicates that the ESP system is
active.

I

Fuel cut-off inertial switch
intervention/fuel cut-off not
available

The warning light turns on when the
fuel cut-off inertial switch intervenes or
when the fuel cut-off system is not
available.

The display will show the dedicated
message.

Parking sensor failure

The warning light turns on and the
message is shown on the display when a
parking sensor fault is detected Contact
Ford Dealership.

HILL HOLDER FAILURE

(amber)

When the ignition key is

moved to MAR, the warning

light turns on and should go off after a
few seconds.

The warning light turns on to indicate a
Hill holder system failure. In this case,
contact Ford Dealership as soon as
possible.

The display will show the dedicated
message.

*

EXTERNAL (amber)

The warning light comes on

when an external light failure

is detected.

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FRONT FOG LIGHTS

(green)

The warning light turns on

when the front fog lights are turned on.

5

LEFT-HAND DIRECTION
INDICATOR
(green - intermittent)

The warning light turns on when the
direction indicator control lever is
moved downwards or, together with
the right indicator, when the hazard
light button is pressed.

F

RIGHT-HAND
DIRECTION INDICATOR
(green - intermittent)

The warning light turns on when the
direction indicator control lever is
moved upwards or, together with the
left indicator, when the hazard light
button is pressed.

D

MAIN BEAMS (blue)

The warning light turns on

when the main beams are

turned on.

1

SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED

The display will show the dedicated
message when the car exceeds the set
speed limit (see “Reconfigurable
Multifunction Display” in section “Your
car”).

LIMITED RANGE

(versions with multifunctional

display)

The display will show the dedicated
message to warn the driver that the
cruising range is less than 50 km.

ASR SYSTEM (versions with
multifunctional display)

The ASR system can be turned off by
pressing the button ASR OFF.

When an event occurs, a dedicated
message can appear on the display to
inform the driver that the system has
been switched off. The LED on the
button will light up at the same time.

Pressing again button ASR OFF the
button led will turn off and the display
will provide the dedicated message to
warn the driver that the system is on
again.

POSSIBLE PRESENCE

OF ICE ON THE ROAD
(versions with

multifunctional display)

multifunctional)

This indication starts flashing when the
outside temperature reaches or falls
below 4 °C to warn the driver of the
possible presence of ice on the road.

The display will show the dedicated
message.

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