Automatic speed limiter
(ASL)
Principle of operation............................100
Load carrying
General information...............................101
Load retaining fixtures...........................101
Roof racks and load carriers...............103
Towing
Towing a trailer.......................................104
Driving hints
Running-in..............................................105
Cold weather precautions...................105
Reduced engine performance...........105
Emergency equipment
First aid kit...............................................106
Warning triangle.....................................106
Emergency exit......................................106
Status after a collision
Fuel cut-off switch - Petrol...................107
Fuses
Fuse box locations................................108
Changing a fuse.....................................110
Fuse specification chart........................110
Vehicle recovery
Towing points..........................................119
Towing the vehicle on four wheels......119
Towing the vehicle on four wheels -
AWD.....................................................120
Maintenance
General information...............................121
Opening and closing the bonnet........122
Engine compartment overview - 2.3L
Duratec-HE (MI4)...............................123
Engine compartment overview - 2.2L
Duratorq-TDCi (Puma) Diesel..........124
Engine compartment overview - 2.4L
Duratorq-TDCi (Puma) Diesel/3.2L
Duratorq-TDCi (Puma) Diesel..........126
Engine oil dipstick - 2.3L Duratec-HE
(MI4).....................................................127
Engine oil dipstick - 2.2L Duratorq-TDCi
(Puma) Diesel......................................127
Engine oil dipstick - 2.4L Duratorq-TDCi
(Puma) Diesel/3.2L Duratorq-TDCi
(Puma) Diesel......................................127
Engine oil check.....................................127
Engine coolant check...........................128
Brake and clutch fluid check...............129
Power steering fluid check..................129
Draining the fuel filter water trap.........129
Fuel filter service indicator check........130
Washer fluid check.................................131
Technical specifications........................131
Vehicle care
Cleaning the exterior............................134
Cleaning the interior..............................134
Repairing minor paint damage............135
Vehicle battery
Using booster cables............................136
Battery care............................................137
Changing the vehicle battery...............137
Battery connection points....................137
Child safety
Child seats..............................................138
Child seat positioning............................139
Booster cushions...................................141
ISOFIX anchor points............................142
Child safety locks...................................142
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