Load carrying
General information..............................102
Load retaining fixtures..........................102
Roof racks and load carriers...............104
Towing
Towing a trailer.......................................105
Driving hints
Running-in..............................................106
Reduced engine performance...........106
Emergency equipment
First aid kit...............................................107
Warning triangle.....................................107
Emergency exit......................................107
Status after a collision
Fuel cut-off switch.................................108
Inspecting safety system
components.......................................108
Fuses
Fuse box locations................................109
Changing a fuse......................................111
Fuse specification chart.........................111
Vehicle recovery
Towing points.........................................120
Towing the vehicle on four wheels.....120
Towing the vehicle on four wheels -
AWD......................................................121
Maintenance
General information..............................122
Opening and closing the bonnet........123
Engine compartment overview - 2.3L
Duratec-HE (MI4)...............................124
Engine compartment overview - 2.2L
Duratorq-TDCi (Puma) Diesel..........125
Engine compartment overview - 2.4L
Duratorq-TDCi (Puma) Diesel/3.2L
Duratorq-TDCi (Puma) Diesel..........127
Engine oil dipstick - 2.3L Duratec-HE
(MI4).....................................................128
Engine oil dipstick - 2.2L Duratorq-TDCi
(Puma) Diesel.....................................128
Engine oil dipstick - 2.4L Duratorq-TDCi
(Puma) Diesel/3.2L Duratorq-TDCi
(Puma) Diesel.....................................129
Engine oil check.....................................129
Engine coolant check...........................129
Brake and clutch fluid check...............130
Power steering fluid check..................130
Draining the fuel filter water trap..........131
Fuel filter service indicator check........132
Washer fluid check................................132
Technical specifications........................132
Vehicle care
Cleaning the exterior............................135
Cleaning the interior..............................135
Repairing minor paint damage............136
Vehicle battery
Using booster cables............................137
Changing the vehicle battery..............138
Battery connection points...................138
Child safety
Child seats..............................................139
Child seat positioning............................140
Booster cushions..................................142
ISOFIX anchor points............................143
Child safety locks...................................144
Wheels and tyres
General information..............................145
Changing a road wheel........................145
Tyre repair kit...........................................151
Tyre care.................................................156
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