1996-2008 Ford Ka 2 Door Instruments User Manual
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Instruments for Your Ford Ka 2 Door First Generation (1996-2008)

Instruments  
INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERVIEW  
Left-hand drive  
E69519  
Remote luggage compartment release /front fog lamps /heated  
windscreen switch. See Front fog lamps (page 32). See Locking and  
unlocking (page 21). See Heated windows and mirrors (page 56).  
Lighting control /direction indicators. See Lighting control (page 32).  
See Direction indicators (page 34).  
A
B
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Instruments  
C
D
Horn. See Horn (page 28).  
Hazard warning flasher switch. See Hazard warning flashers (page  
34).  
E
F
G
H
I
Instrument cluster. See Instrument panel overview (page 45).  
Ignition switch. See Ignition switch (page 67).  
Wiper lever. See Windscreen wipers (page 29).  
Air vents. See Air vents (page 53).  
Clock. See Clock (page 64).  
Immobilisation system indicator lamp. See Arming the engine  
immobiliser (page 26).  
Audio equipment: see the separate handbook.  
Airbag deactivation lamp. See Disabling the passenger airbag (page  
17).  
J
K
L
M
N
Recirculated air switch. See Climate control (page 52).  
Heated rear window switch. See Heated windows and mirrors (page  
56).  
O
P
Q
R
S
Cigar lighter/power socket. See Cigar lighter (page 64).  
Rear fog lamp. See Rear fog lamps (page 32).  
Air conditioning switch. See Manual climate control (page 53).  
Heating/ventilation/air conditioning. See Climate control (page 52).  
Headlamp levelling control. See Headlamp levelling (page 33).  
Bonnet release lever. See Opening and closing the bonnet (page  
86).  
T
Storage area /fuse box cover. See Storage compartments (page  
65). See Fuse box locations (page 80).  
U
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Instruments  
Right-hand drive  
E69520  
A
B
Audio equipment: see the separate handbook.  
Clock. See Clock (page 64).  
Immobilisation system indicator lamp. See Arming the engine  
immobiliser (page 26).  
Air vents. See Air vents (page 53).  
Lighting control/direction indicators. See Lighting control (page 32).  
See Direction indicators (page 34).  
C
D
E
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Instruments  
F
Instrument cluster. See Instrument panel overview (page 45).  
Hazard warning flasher switch. See Hazard warning flashers (page  
34).  
G
H
I
J
Horn. See Horn (page 28).  
Ignition switch. See Ignition switch (page 67).  
Wiper lever. See Windscreen wipers (page 29).  
Remote luggage compartment release /front fog lamps /heated  
windscreen switch. See Locking and unlocking (page 21). See Front  
fog lamps (page 32). See Heated windows and mirrors (page 56).  
K
Storage area /fuse box cover. See Storage compartments (page  
65). See Fuse box locations (page 80).  
L
Bonnet release lever. See Opening and closing the bonnet (page  
86).  
M
N
O
P
Headlamp levelling control. See Headlamp levelling (page 33).  
Heating/ventilation/air conditioning. See Climate control (page 52).  
Recirculated air switch. See Climate control (page 52).  
Heated rear window switch. See Heated windows and mirrors (page  
56).  
Q
R
S
T
Cigar lighter/power socket. See Cigar lighter (page 64).  
Rear fog lamp. See Rear fog lamps (page 32).  
Air conditioning switch. See Manual climate control (page 53).  
Airbag deactivation lamp. See Disabling the passenger airbag (page  
17).  
U
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Instruments  
GAUGES  
E69627  
A
B
C
D
E
Tachometer  
Speedometer  
Fuel gauge  
Odometer and tripmeter  
Tripmeter reset button  
Odometer  
Fuel gauge  
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pump  
symbol indicates on which side of the  
vehicle the fuel filler cap is located.  
E69628  
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Instruments  
The odometer registers the total  
Brake system warning lamp  
WARNING  
If it illuminates when driving,  
have the braking system  
checked by an expert immediately.  
distance of the vehicle.  
Tripmeter  
The brake system warning  
light remains illuminated  
when the parking brake is  
applied.  
E69629  
The tripmeter can register the  
distance of individual journeys. To  
reset, depress and hold the button  
E.  
ABS warning lamp  
If the ABS warning lamp  
illuminates when driving, it  
indicates a malfunction.  
To toggle between the odometer  
and tripmeter display, briefly press  
the toggle/reset button E  
Have this checked by an expert.  
Normal braking (without ABS) will be  
maintained.  
WARNING LAMPS AND  
INDICATORS  
Brake system and ABS  
warning lamps  
The following warning and indicator  
lamps illuminate when the ignition is  
switched on to confirm that the  
system is operational:  
WARNING  
Reduce vehicle speed gradually.  
Use the brake with great care.  
Do not step on the brake pedal  
abruptly.  
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•
•
•
•
•
Airbag  
Oil pressure  
ABS  
Engine  
Brake system  
Ignition  
If both warning lamps illuminate at the  
same time, stop the vehicle as soon  
as it is safe to do so. Have the  
braking system checked by an  
expert before continuing your  
journey.  
If a warning or indicator lamp does  
not illuminate when the ignition is  
switched on, it indicates a  
malfunction. Have the system  
checked by an expert.  
Airbag warning lamp  
See Airbag warning lamp  
(page 16).  
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Instruments  
Failure of airbag warning  
lamp  
Oil pressure warning lamp  
If the lamp stays on after  
starting or illuminates during  
a journey, stop immediately,  
switch off the engine and check the  
engine oil level. See Engine oil check  
(page 86). Top up straight away if  
the level is low.  
See Airbag warning lamp  
(page 16).  
Ignition warning lamp  
If it illuminates whilst driving,  
switch off all unnecessary  
electrical equipment and  
drive immediately to the nearest  
expert.  
Low fuel level warning lamp  
When the warning lamp  
illuminates, refuel as soon as  
possible.  
Engine warning lamp  
The engine warning lamp  
should extinguish as soon  
Direction indicator lamp  
Flashes during operation. A  
sudden increase in the rate  
of flashing warns of a failed  
as the engine starts. If it  
illuminates with the engine running, it  
indicates a malfunction. Have this  
checked by an expert as soon as  
possible. If it flashes, when driving,  
reduce the vehicle speed  
immediately. If it continues to flash,  
avoid heavy acceleration or  
indicator bulb. If your vehicle has  
been equipped with factory fitted  
towing equipment, the control lamp  
also warns of failure of the indicator  
bulbs on the trailer.  
deceleration. The engine will continue  
to operate but it will have limited  
engine power. Have your vehicle  
checked by an expert immediately.  
Main beam indicator lamp  
Illuminates when the  
headlamps are on main  
beam or when the  
Engine coolant temperature  
warning lamp  
headlamp flasher is used.  
If the lamp flashes, the  
engine is overheating. Stop  
immediately and switch off  
the ignition.  
AUDIBLE WARNINGS  
AND INDICATORS  
On some model variants an audible  
signal will be heard if the driver’s door  
is opened with the exterior lamps  
switched on.  
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