Get KNOWING YOUR CAR Guide for Ford Ka 2 Door Second Generation (2009-2016)

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KNOWING YOUR CAR

DASHBOARD (LEFT-HAND DRIVE) .............................

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WINDOW WASHING ......................................................

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DASHBOARD (RIGHT-HAND DRIVE) .........................

SYMBOLS ...............................................................................

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

THE KEYS ..............................................................................

ON-BOARD PANEL AND INSTRUMENTS ................

DIGITAL DISPLAY ..............................................................

MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY ...........................................

TRIP COMPUTER ................................................................

SEATS .....................................................................................

HEAD RESTRAINTS ...........................................................

STEERING WHEEL .............................................................

REAR VIEW MIRRORS .......................................................

TEMPERATURE COMFORT..............................................

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

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

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

EXTERNAL LIGHTS ...........................................................

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ROOF LIGHT .......................................................................

CONTROLS ..........................................................................

INTERIOR FITTINGS .........................................................

DOORS ..................................................................................

POWER WINDOWS .........................................................

BOOT .....................................................................................

BONNET ...............................................................................

HEADLIGHTS .......................................................................

ABS SYSTEM .........................................................................

ESP SYSTEM .........................................................................

EOBD SYSTEM .....................................................................

PARKING SENSORS ...........................................................

AUTO-START-STOP SYSTEM .........................................

RADIO ....................................................................................

ACCESSORIES PURCHASED BY THE OWNER ........

REFUELLING THE CAR ....................................................

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT ...........................

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DASHBOARD (LEFT-HAND DRIVE)

The presence and position of controls, instruments and gauges may vary depending on the versions.

fig. 1

KA00177m

1. Side air vent – 2. Left steering column stalk: external lights – 3. Instrument panel and warning lights – 4. Right steering column

stalk: windscreen wiper, rear window washer, trip computer controls – 5. Central air vents – 6. Oddment/Car radio compartment –

7. Passenger side airbag – 8. Oddment compartment – 9. Heating/ventilation/climate controls – 10. Power windows controls –

11. Gear lever – 12. Control plate – 13. Driver side airbag.

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DASHBOARD (RIGHT-HAND DRIVE)

The presence and position of controls, instruments and gauges may vary depending on the versions.

fig. 2

KA00178m

1. Side air vent – 2. Passenger side airbag – 3. Central air vents – 4. Oddment/Car radio compartment – 5. Left steering column stalk:

external lights – 6. Instrument panel and warning lights – 7. Right steering column stalk: windscreen wiper, rear window washer,

trip computer controls – 8. Driver side airbag – 9. Control plate – 10. Power windows controls – 11. Gear lever – 12. Heating/

ventilation/climate controls – 13. Oddment compartment.

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^{Warning light}Y ^{coming on when}

SYMBOLS

THE FORD CODE

SYSTEM

driving

Special coloured labels have been

attached near or actually on some

of the components of your vehicle.

These labels bear symbols that remind

you of the precautions to be taken

as regards that particular component.

❒

If the warning light

Y

turns on,

To further protect your car from theft,

it has been fitted with an engine

immobilising system. It is automatically

activated when the ignition key

is removed.

this means that the system is running

a self-diagnosis (for example due to

a voltage drop).

❒

If the problem persists, contact

the Ford Dealership.

Each time the car is started by turning

the ignition key to MAR – ON, the

Ford CODE system control unit sends

an acknowledgement code to the engine

control unit to deactivate the inhibitor.

Violent shocks may damage

the electronic components

inside the key.

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 – ON; if the

lock continues, possibly try with the

other keys provided with the car.

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 electronic control unit.

Contact the Ford Dealership to have

new keys (up to eight) stored with

the code.

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THE KEYS

CODE CARD (optional, for

versions/markets, where provided)

fig. 3

CODE

ELECTRONIC KEYCODE

A

B

The car is delivered with two copies

of the ignition key and with the CODE

card which bears the following:

MECHANICAL KEYCODE

KA00121m

KA00003m

fig. 3

fig. 5

A the electronic code.

B the mechanical key code to be given

to the Ford Dealership when ordering

duplicate keys.

KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL

(where provided) fig. 5

A

The metal insert A operates:

IMPORTANT In order to ensure

perfect efficiency of the electronic

devices contained inside the keys,

they should never be exposed

to direct sunlight.

❒

the ignition switch;

the door locks;

the fuel cap lock/release.

Press button B to open/close the metal

insert.

KA00002m

fig. 4

All the keys and the CODE

card must be handed over

to the new owner when

selling the car.

KEY WITHOUT REMOTE

CONTROL fig. 4

The metal insert A operates:

❒

the ignition switch;

the door and tailgate

(where provided);

❒

the fuel cap lock/release.

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Door release

Door locking

Remote tailgate opening

Short pressing of

Ë

button: release

Short pressing of Á: button: remote

locking of doors with deactivation of

the internal roof light and dual flashing

of direction indicators (where present).

Press button

R

twice to release

of the doors, timed activation of

the interior roof lights, lighting up

of the turn signals and activation

of courtesy lights (greeting lights)

for versions/markets, where provided).

(open) the tailgate remotely.

Tailgate opening is indicated by flashing

of direction indicators.

If one or more doors are open,

the doors will not be locked.

This is indicated by a rapid flashing

of the direction indicators (where

applicable). If the luggage compartment

is open, the doors will not be locked.

Door lock is automatically released

if the fuel cut-off system trips.

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.

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REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL

REMOTE CONTROLS

REPLACING THE BATTERY

OF THE KEY WITH REMOTE

CONTROL fig. 6

The system can recognise up to 8 keys

with incorporated remote control.

Should a new remote control be

necessary, contact a Ford Dealership

and be ready to show the CODE card,

a personal identity document and the

car’s ownership documents.

To replace the battery, proceed

as follows:

❒

press button A and open the metal

insert B;

turn the screw C to: using a fine

KA00004m

screwdriver;

fig. 6

take out the battery case D and

replace the battery E, respecting

its polarity;

Used batteries are harmful

to the environment.

You can dispose of them

either in the correct

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refit the battery case D inside

the key and lock it turning the screw

containers as specified by law or

by taking them to a Ford Dealership,

which will deal with their disposal.

C to

Á

.

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STEERING LOCK

Engagement

WARNING

Never extract the key

while the vehicle is moving.

The steering wheel would

When the key is at STOP, remove

the key and turn the steering wheel

until it locks.

automatically lock as soon as you

try to turn it. This holds true for

vehicles being towed as well.

Disengagement

It is absolutely forbidden to carry

out whatever after-market

Move the steering wheel slightly as you

turn the ignition key to MAR-ON.

KA00005m

fig. 7

operation involving steering system

or steering column modifications

(e.g.: installation of anti-theft

device) that could badly affect

performance and safety, cause

the lapse of warranty and also

result in non-compliance of the car

with homologation requirements.

IGNITION SWITCH fig. 7

The key can be turned to 3 different

positions:

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STOP: engine off, key can be

removed, steering column locked.

Some electrical devices (e.g. sound

system, central door locking system,

etc.) can operate.

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MAR – ON: driving position.

All electrical devices can operate.

AVV: engine starting.

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.

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ON-BOARD PANEL AND INSTRUMENTS

A

B

C

D

Left-hand drive versions

A Speedometer (speed indicator)

B Fuel gauge with reserve warning light.

C Engine coolant temperature gauge

with excess temperature warning

light.

D Rev counter

E Digital display.

Warning lights

and

E

are only

m

E

provided on Diesel versions.

KA00161m

fig. 8 – Versions with digital display

fig. 9 – Versions with multifunction display

KA00162m

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A

B

C

D

Right-hand drive versions

A Rev. counter.

B Fuel gauge with reserve warning light.

C Engine coolant temperature gauge

with excess temperature warning

light.

D Speedometer (speed indicator)

E Digital display.

Warning lights

and

E

are only

m

provided on Diesel versions.

E

KA00163m

fig. 10 – Versions with digital display

fig. 11 – Versions with multifunction display

KA00164m

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Instrument background colour and type

may vary according to the version.

FUEL LEVEL GAUGE

ENGINE COOLANT

TEMPERATURE INDICATOR

This shows the amount of fuel in the tank.

This shows the temperature of the

engine coolant fluid and starts working

when the fluid temperature exceeds

approx. 50° C.

The reserve warning light turns on to

indicate that approximately 5 litres of

fuel are left in the tank.

TACHOMETER

This shows the speed of the vehicle.

Do not travel with the fuel tank almost

empty: any gaps in fuel delivery could

damage the catalytic converter.

REV COUNTER

The warning light may light up

This indicates the engine rpm.

(and a message on the multifunction

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

E

D

STANDARD SCREEN fig. 12

The standard screen shows the

following information:

A Headlight aiming position

(only with dipped beam headlights on).

B Time (always displayed, even with key

KA00165m

KA00016m

fig. 12

fig. 13

extracted and front doors closed)

C Gear Shift Indication

− To scroll the displayed menu

This suggestion to change gear

is designed to improve consumption

and ensure the best driving style.

and the related options downwards

or to decrease the displayed value.

D Odometer (display of covered

km or miles)

E Auto-Start-Stop function indication

NB Buttons + and − activate different

functions according to the following

situations:

NB The indication on the instrument

panel remains on until the driver

changes gear or until the driving

conditions return to a situation

where a gear change is not required,

to reduce consumption.

Note With key removed

(when opening one of the front doors)

the display will turn on and show for

a few seconds the kilometres or miles

covered.

Setup menu

– within the menu, they allow you to

scroll up and down through the options;

CONTROL BUTTONS fig. 13

GEAR SHIFT INDICATION

– during settings operations,

they increase or decrease values.

+ To scroll the displayed menu and

the related options upwards or

to increase the displayed value.

MENUPress briefly to display

On vehicles with a manual gearbox, the

gear shift indicator suggests gear

changes to the driver (shift up or shift

down) through a special display on the

control panel.

the menu and/or go to

next screen or confirm

the required menu option.

ESC

Hold pressed to go back

to the standard screen.

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SETUP MENU

Selecting a menu option

Hold down the MENU ESC button:

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.

– to quit the setup menu if you are

in the menu;

– press briefly button MENU ESC

to select the main menu option to set;

– to quit to the menu if you are setting

an option;

– press the + and − buttons (with single

presses) to select the new setting;

– to save only the settings already stored

(and confirmed by pressing the MENU

ESC button).

– briefly press button MENU ESC

to store the new setting and to go back

to the previously selected submenu

option.

The menu can be activated by pressing

briefly button MENU ESC

.

The setup menu page is timed.

Only the changes stored by the user

by briefly pressing the MENU ESC

button are saved when the menu

is automatically closed.

Single presses on the + and − buttons

will scroll the setup menu options.

Selecting “Set Clock”

Handling modes differ with each

other according to the characteristic

of the option selected.

– briefly press button MENU ESC

to select the first value to change (hours);

– press the + and − buttons (with single

presses) to select the new setting;

The menu includes the following

functions:

– briefly press button MENU ESC

to store the new setting and go to

the next setup menu option (minutes);

– HOUR

– BUZZ

– after setting the values with the same

procedure, go back to the previous

menu item.

– SPEED

– UNIT

– P BAG (*)

(*) Function activated only by taking car

to dealership.

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Setting the clock (Hour)

– press + or − to select the required

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 +/− is pressed.

Hold the button +/− pressed to

increase/decrease the setting rapidly

and automatically. Complete the setting

by briefly pressing the button when you

approach the required value.

volume (adjustable over 8 levels).

This function is used to set the clock.

– 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 perform the adjustment proceed

as follows:

– briefly press button MENU ESC

“hours” will flash on the display;

– press the button + or − for setting;

– briefly press button MENU ESC

“minutes” will flash on the display;

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Speed limit setting (Speed)

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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”).

– press the 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.

To cancel the setting, proceed

as follows:

– 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 set the desired speed limit, proceed

as follows:

– briefly press button MENU ESC

,

Adjusting the beeper volume

(Buzz)

– briefly press button MENU ESC

(On) will flash on the display;

:

the message (SPEEd) and the previously

set unit (km/h) or (mph) will be displayed;

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.

– press the button −, “Off” flashes

– press + or − to activate (On)

on the display;

or deactivate (OFF) the speed limit;

– briefly press button MENU ESC

– when the function is activated (On)

pressing buttons + or − select the

speed limit and press MENU ESC

to confirm selection.

to go back to the menu screen or press

the button for long to go back to

the standard screen without storing

settings.

To set the desired volume, proceed

as follows:

– briefly press button MENU ESC, the

display will show the wording (bUZZ);

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Setting the distance unit (Unit)

Front passenger’s airbag and side

bag activation/deactivation

(where provided) (P BAG) (*)

MULTIFUNCTION

DISPLAY (where

provided)

With this function it is possible to set

the unit.

This function is used to activate/

deactivate the front passenger’s airbag.

To perform the adjustment proceed

as follows:

The car can be equipped with

the multifunction display that,

depending on previous settings,

shows useful information when driving.

Proceed as follows:

– briefly press button MENU ESC

,

the display will show the wording (Unit)

and the previously set unit (km) or (mi);

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press button MENU ESC and, after

displaying the message (P BAG OFF)

(to deactivate) or the message

– press + or − to select the required

distance unit.

“STANDARD” SCREEN fig. 14

The standard screen shows the

following information:

(P BAG On) (to activate) by pressing

buttons + or −, re-press MENU ESC

;

– 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.

❒

the confirmation request message

will be displayed;

a

Outside temperature

B Time (always displayed, even

with key extracted and front

doors closed)

C Auto-Start-Stop function indication

D Gear Shift Indication

E Odometer (covered km or miles).

F Date

press + 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 hold the button down

to go back to the standard screen

without saving.

G Headlight aiming position (only with

dipped beam headlights on)

(*) Function activated only by taking

car to dealership.

Note. When opening one of the front

doors, the display turns on and shows

the time and the kilometres or miles

covered for a few seconds.

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Controlling the car interior lights

E

– on the standard screen, they control

brightness of instrument panel, radio

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.

D

KA00166m

KA00016m

fig. 14

fig. 15

SETUP MENU

The menu comprises a series

GEAR SHIFT INDICATION

CONTROL BUTTONS fig. 15

+ To scroll the displayed menu

and the related options upwards

or to increase the value displayed.

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 (Setting the

clock and Set units).

MENU Press briefly to display

On vehicles with a manual gearbox,

the gear shift indicator suggests gear

changes to the driver (SHIFT UP or

SHIFT DOWN) via a special display

on the control panel. This suggestion

to change gear is designed to improve

consumption and ensure the best

driving style.

the menu and/or go to

next screen or confirm

the required menu option.

ESC

The setup menu can be activated

by pressing briefly button MENU ESC

Single presses on buttons + or −

will scroll the setup menu options.

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.

NB The indication on the instrument

panel remains on until the driver

changes gear or until the driving

conditions return to a situation where

a gear change is not required to reduce

consumption.

Note Buttons + and − activate

different functions according to

the following situations:

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Operating modes are different

according to the characteristics

of the option selected.

The menu includes the following

functions:

Selecting an option from the main menu

– to return to the main menu if you

are at another point of the menu

(e.g.: at submenu option setting level,

at submenu level or at main menu

option setting level);

– to save only the settings already stored

(and confirmed by pressing the MENU

ESC button).

The setup menu page is timed. Only

the changes saved by the user by briefly

pressing MENU ESC are saved when

the menu are automatically closed.

with a submenu:

– briefly press button MENU ESC

to display the first submenu option;

– press + or − (with 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 + or − (with 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.

– MENÙ

– SPEED BEEP

– TRIP B DATA

– SET TIME

– SET DATE

– SEE RADIO

– MEASUREMENT UNIT

– LANGUAGE

– WARNING VOLUME

- KEY VOL.

– PASSENGER AIRBAG (*)

- COURTESY LIGHTS

– EXIT MENU

Selecting “Set Date” and “Set time”:

(*) Function activated only by taking

car to dealership.

– briefly press button MENU ESC

to select the first value to change

(e.g. hours/minutes or year/month/day).

Selecting an option from the main menu

without a submenu:

– press buttons + or − (with a single

press) to select the new setting;

– press briefly button MENU ESC

– briefly press button MENU ESC

to store the new setting and 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.

to select the main menu option to set;

– press buttons + or − (with a single

press) 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.

Press the button MENU ESC for long:

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

main menu;

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Speed Beep (Speed limit)

Setting the time (Clock)

– 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.

This function enables the clock to

be set through two submenus: “Time”

and “Format”.

To carry out the adjustment, proceed

as follows:

– briefly press button MENU ESC

the display will show the two sub-

menus “Time” and “Mode”;

– press the button + or − to switch

between the two submenus;

– select the required option and then

briefly press button MENU ESC

– if selecting “Time”, briefly press button

MENU ESC, “hours” will flash on the

display;

– press the button + or − for setting;

– briefly press button MENU ESC

“minutes” will flash on the display;

This function is used to set the car

speed limit (km/h or mph); the driver

is immediately alerted when this limit

is exceeded (see chapter “Warning

lights and messages”).

To cancel the setting, proceed as follows:

– briefly press button MENU ESC

:

,

(On) will flash on the display;

To set the desired speed limit, proceed

as follows:

– press the button −, “Off” flashes

on the display;

– briefly press button MENU ESC

the display will show the message

(Speed Buzz);

,

– 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 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.

Trip B data (Trip B enablement)

This function can be used to activate

(On) or deactivate (Off) the Trip

B display (partial trip).

,

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” paragraph ) described below.

– press the button + or − for setting;

For further information see “Trip

computer”.

Proceed as follows to switch

the function on and off:

The setting will increase/decrease by five

– briefly press button MENU ESC

(On) or (Off) will flash on the display

(according to previous setting);

:

units each time the button +/ is pressed.

−

Hold the button +/ pressed to increase/

−

decrease the setting rapidly

– press the button + or − to select;

and automatically. Complete the setting

by single pressing the button when

you approach the required value.

– 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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– when accessing the “Format” submenu:

briefly pressing button MENU ESC

makes the display mode flash;

– press the 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 MENU ESC down to go back

to the standard screen or main menu,

depending on where you are in the menu.

See radio (Repeat audio

information)

Set date (Setting the date)

Using this function you can update

the date (day – month – year).

With this function the display shows

information about the sound system.

Proceed as follows to update:

– Radio: selected radio station

frequency or RDS message, automatic

tuning activation or AutoSTore;

– briefly press button MENU ESC

“day” (dd) will flash on the display;

:

– press the button + or − for setting;

– Audio CD, MP3 CDs: track number;

– briefly press button MENU ESC

“month” (mm) will flash on the display;

:

– CD Changer: CD number and track

number;

– press the button + or − for setting;

To show the sound system information

on the display (On) or clear it (Off),

proceed as follows:

– briefly press button MENU ESC

“year” (yyyy) will flash on the display;

:

– press the button + or − for setting.

– briefly press button MENU ESC (On)

or (Off) will flash on the display

(according to previous setting);

NB The setting increases or decreases

by one unit each time + or − is pressed.

Hold down the button to increase/

decrease the setting rapidly and

automatically. Complete the setting

by briefly pressing the button when

you approach the required value.

– press the button + or − to select;

– 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.

– 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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If the set distance unit is “km”, the fuel

consumption unit will be displayed in

km/l or l/100 km.

Unit of measurement

(Set unit of measurement)

Language (Language selection)

After setting, display messages can

be shown in different languages: Italian,

German, English, Spanish, French,

Portuguese, Polish and Dutch.

With this function it is possible to set

the units through three submenus:

“Distances”, “Consumption”

and “Temperature”.

If the distance unit set is “mi” the fuel

consumption unit will be displayed in

“mpg”.

To set the desired language, proceed

as follows:

– press the button + or − to select;

To set the desired measurement unit,

proceed as follows:

– if selecting

– briefly press button MENU ESC: the

previously set “language” will flash on

the display;

“Temperature”: briefly press

MENU ESC and the display will show

“°C” or “°F” (depending on the previous

setting);

– briefly press button MENU ESC

to display the three sub-menus;

– press the button + or − to select;

– press the button + or − to switch

between the three submenus;

– 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 the button + or − to select;

– select the required sub-menu and then

briefly press button MENU ESC

When you have made the required

adjustments, briefly press MENU ESC

to go back to the menu screen or hold

the button down to go back to the main

menu without saving.

– hold MENU ESC pressed to go back

to the standard screen or main menu

according to the position in the menu.

;

– if selecting “Distance”: briefly press

MENU ESC and the display will show

“km” or “mi” (depending on the previous

setting);

– press the button + or − to select;

– if selecting “Consumption”(where

provided): briefly press MENU ESC

and the display will show “km/l”,

“l/100 km” or “mpg” (depending on

the previous setting);

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Adjusting the button volume

(Button Vol.)

Passenger front and side airbag

activation/deactivation and side

bag protection (chest/pelvis)

(where present)

Warning volume

(Adjusting the failure/

warning buzzer volume)

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.

With this function the volume of

the buzzer which accompanies

the display of any failure/warning can

be adjusted according to 8 levels.

,

This function is used to activate/

deactivate the front passenger’s airbag.

Proceed as follows:

To set the desired volume, proceed

as follows:

To set the desired volume, proceed

as follows:

- press button MENU ESC and press

MENU ESC again after the message

(Bag pass: Off) (to deactivate) or

(Bag pass: On) (to activate) is displayed

by pressing buttons + and −;

– briefly press button : MENU ESC

the previously set volume “level” will

flash on the display;

;

– briefly press button : MENU ESC

the previously set volume “level” will

flash on the display;

;

– press the button + or − for setting;

– the confirmation request message

is displayed;

– 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.

– 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 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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Courtesy lights (Greeting lights)

For activation/deactivation, proceed

as follows:

Exit Menu

This functions allows the side lights

and number plate lights to be turned

on for 25 seconds when the doors or

boot are opened using the remote

control, with the following exceptions:

This is the last function that closes

the cycle of settings listed in the menu

screen.

– briefly press button MENU ESC

:

(On) or (Off) will flash on the display

(according to previous setting);

Briefly press button MENU ESC to

go back to the standard screen without

storing settings.

– press the button + or − to select;

– interruption 5 seconds following door

closure

– 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 button − to return to the first

menu option (Speed Beep).

– Interruption after a lock command

from the remote control

– Interruption after a lock or activation

command from the remote control

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“Trip B” shall be used to display

the figures relating to:

IMPORTANT The range can be affected

by several factors: driving style

TRIP COMPUTER

(see “Driving style” in the “Starting

and driving” section), type of route

(motorway, towns and cities, mountain

roads, etc.), conditions of use (load,

tyre pressures, etc.). Trip planning must

therefore take the above into account.

– Distance B

General information

– Average consumption B

– Average speed B

– Trip time B (driving time).

– Reset trip B

The “Trip computer” is used to display

information on car operation when the

key is turned to MAR-ON. This

function is composed of separate trips,

called “Trip A” and “Trip B” which can

monitor the entire mission (journey)

in a reciprocally independent manner.

Distance travelled

This value shows the distance covered

from the start of the new journey.

Note “Trip B” may be excluded.

“Range” and “Instant consumption”

parameters cannot be reset.

Both functions can be reset

(reset means start of a new journey).

Average consumption

“Trip A” is used to display the figures

relating to:

This value shows the approximate

average fuel consumption from

the start of the new journey.

Values displayed

– Range

Range

– Distance

This value shows the distance that

the car can still cover before needing

fuel, assuming that driving conditions

are kept unvaried. The display will

show the reading “----” when the

following events take place:

Instantaneous consumption

– Average consumption

– Current consumption

– Average speed

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.

– Travel time (driving time).

– range value lower than 50 km

(or 30 mi)

– car parked with engine running for

a long period.

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Average speed

Start of journey procedure

This value shows the car average speed

based on the overall time elapsed since

the start of the new journey.

With ignition key on MAR-ON, press

and hold the button TRIP pressed for

over 2 seconds to reset.

IP

TR

Journey time

Exit Trip

Time elapsed since the start of the new

journey.

The TRIP function is over when all

the values have been displayed or

holding the button MENU ESC

pressed for longer than 1 second.

KA00017m

fig. 16

TRIP button fig. 16

Button TRIP, set on the right steering

New mission

column stalk, shall be used (with ignition

This begins after a reset:

key on MAR-ON) to display and

to reset the previously described

values to start a new mission:

– “manual” resetting by the user,

by pressing the relevant button;

– brief press to access the various

parameter displays;

– “automatic” resetting, when the “Trip

distance” reaches 9999.9 km or when

the “Travel time” reaches 99.59

(99 hours and 59 minutes);

– hold down to reset and then start

a new journey.

– after disconnection/reconnection

of the battery.

IMPORTANT The reset operation

when “Trip A” details are being

displayed resets the information

associated with this function only.

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.

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SEATS

FRONT SEATS

C

E

WARNING

All adjustments must

be made with the car

A

stationary.

KA00006m

KA00008m

fig. 19

fig. 17

Horizontal adjustment fig. 17

2

Lift lever A and push the seat forwards

and backwards.

6

1

5

WARNING

Once you have released

the adjustment lever,

D

B

always check that the seat is locked

on the guides by trying to move

it back and forth. Failure to lock

the seat in place could result in

the seat moving suddenly and

the driver losing control of the car.

3

4

KA00007m

KA00018m

fig. 18

fig. 20

Backrest angle adjustment fig. 18

Backrest tilting fig. 20

To tilt the seat, operate lever D

Turn knob B.

(movement a) and push the backrest

forward to lock (movement b); release

lever D and push the backrest to slide

the seat forward (movement c, applies

only to seats with easy entry).

Seat height adjustment

(where provided) fig. 19

Seat heating, fig. 17

(where provided)

Operating lever C it is possible to lift

or lower the rear area of the cushion

to achieve the most comfortable driving

position.

Press the button E to switch

the function on/off.

IMPORTANT If this function

is activated with engine off the battery

will run down.

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Driver side, where equipped

with position memory

HEAD RESTRAINTS

To return the seat to its initial position,

slide the seat back and press on the

backrest to lock the seat (movement

FRONT fig. 22

Head restraints are height adjustable;

operate as follows.

A

B

d) operate lever D (movement e)

and raise the backrest (movement f)

until it clicks home.

❒

Upwards adjustment: lift the head

restraint until it locks.

ATTENTION Using lever D before

KA00019m

❒

Downward adjustment: press

the button A and lower

the head restraint.

fig. 21

locking the seat in its original position

causes the original seat position to be

The type of reattachment manoeuvre

has been chosen to guarantee the safety

of the occupant. If the mechanism

detects an obstacle (e.g. a handbag)

and cannot restore the seat to its

original position, it allows the

reattachment of the seat, positioning

the backrest only, ensuring that the

guides are attached.

lost. In this case, adjust the seat position

by means of the reach adjustment fig. 17.

WARNING

All adjustments must be

carried out only with the

Driver side and passenger side

where not equipped with position

memory

vehicle stationary and engine off.

To return the seat to its initial position,

slide the seat back and press on the

backrest (movement d) operate lever

D (movement e) and raise the

backrest (movement f) until it clicks

home. Adjust reach using lever A-fig. 17.

Head restraints must be adjusted

so that the head, rather than the

neck, rests on them. Only in this

case can they protect your head

correctly.

To make the best use of the head

restraint’s protective action, adjust

the backrest so that your torso

is upright and keep your head

as close as possible to the head

restraint.

REAR SEATS fig. 21

Backrest release

❒

For versions with joint seat, lift handles

A and B and guide the backrest onto

the cushion.

WARNING

❒

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.

All adjustments must

be made with the car

stationary.

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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.

A

KA00020m

KA00185m

fig. 22

fig. 24

WARNING

Any adjustments must

be carried out only with

To lower the backrest, press button B.

The particular head restraint shape

deliberately interferes with the correct

passenger’s back leaning on the backrest

in order to force him/her to lift the

head restraint and use it correctly.

the car stationary and engine off.

C

IMPORTANT Rear seat passengers shall

always set the head restraints in

“fully drawn out” position.

B

KA00021m

fig. 23

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.

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REAR VIEW MIRRORS

REAR VIEW MIRROR fig. 25

The mirror is fitted with a safety device

that causes its release in the event of

a violent impact with the passenger.

It can be moved using the lever A to two

different positions: normal or antiglare.

KA00022m

KA00186m

fig. 25

fig. 26b

DOOR MIRRORS

With manual adjustment fig. 26a

From the inside of the car, operate

lever A to adjust the mirror.

1

With electrical adjustment fig. 26b

Proceed as follows:

2

❒

use the switch B to select the

mirror;

KA00187m

KA00024m

fig. 26a

fig. 27

❒

adjust the mirror using the joystick A

in the four directions.

Folding back door mirrors

fig. 27

WARNING

When driving, the mirrors

shall always be in position 1.

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.

WARNING

As door mirrors are curved,

they may slightly alter

the perception of distance.

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TEMPERATURE

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

KA00188m

fig. 28

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HEATING

AND VENTILATION

CONTROLS fig. 29

A Air temperature knob

(red-hot/blue-cold)

B Fan speed knob

C Air recirculation knob

…

– internal air recirculation

– air intake from outside

Ú

IMPORTANT It is advisable to activate

air recirculation in queues or in tunnels

to prevent the introduction of polluted

air. However, it is better not to use the

function for long periods, particularly if

there are many people on board, to

prevent the windows from misting

inside.

KA00208m

fig. 29

D Air distribution knob

μ

toward the body and the side

windows

In order to maintain battery

efficiency, the function is automatically

deactivated after about 4 minutes.

Fast front window

demisting/defrosting

∑

toward the body, the side

windows and the feet

Proceed as follows:

F Heated rear window 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

❒

rotate knob A to red section;

∂

∏

toward the feet only

rotate knob C to

rotate knob D to

rotate knob B to 4

Ú

;

toward the feet and the

windscreen

-

;

-

toward the windscreen only.

(max. fan speed).

E Heated rear window

activation/deactivation button.

When the function is active, a

warning light ( on the instrument

panel is on.

efficiency, the function is automatically

deactivated after about 20 minutes.

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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 switches on. This enables

rapid cooling of the passenger

compartment.

C Air recirculation knob

…

Ú

– internal air recirculation

– air intake from outside

KA00209m

fig. 30

IMPORTANT It is advisable to activate

air recirculation in queues or in tunnels

to prevent the introduction of polluted

air. However, it is better not to use the

function for long periods, particularly

if there are many people on board,

to prevent the windows from

D Air distribution knob

In order to maintain battery

efficiency, the function is automatically

deactivated after about 20 minutes.

μ

toward the body and the side

windows

∑

toward the body, the side

windows and the feet

F Heated rear window 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

misting inside.

∂

∏

toward the feet only

toward the feet and the

windscreen

-toward the windscreen only.

E Heated rear window activation/

deactivation button.

deactivated after about 4 minutes.

When the function is active, a warning

light

on the instrument panel is on.

(

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Fast front window and front side

windows demisting/defrosting

(MAX-DEF)

SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

ADDITIONAL HEATER

(where provided)

In winter, the climate control system

must be turned on at least once

a month for about 10 minutes.

Have the system inspected at a Ford

Dealership before the summer.

This device speeds up passenger

compartment warming when

it is very cold. The additional heater

turns off automatically after reaching

the required comfort conditions.

Proceed as follows:

❒

rotate knob A to red section;

rotate knob C to

rotate knob D to

Ú

;

-

;

Automatic climate control system

(where provided)

rotate knob B to 4

-

(max. fan speed).

The additional heater turns on

automatically depending on the

environmental conditions and

with engine started.

IMPORTANT The climate control

system is very useful for fast demisting

because it dries 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.

Manual climate control system

The supplementary heater is activated

automatically by turning A knob to the

end of the red section and setting the

fan (knob B) to at least the first speed.

IMPORTANT The heater only works

if the outside temperature and engine

coolant temperature are low.

The heater will not activate

if the battery voltage is too low.

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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE

CONTROL SYSTEM

(where provided)

The automatic climate control system

automatically regulates the following

depending on the temperature set

by the user:

❒

the temperature of the air conveyed

to the passenger compartment;

fan speed (continuous air flow

variation);

air distribution inside the passenger

compartment;

compressor activation/deactivation

(to cool/dehumidify air);

air recirculation on/off.

KA00191m

fig. 31

All the above functions can be changed

manually by selecting the required

function(s). Manual setting of a function

does not impair the automatic control

of the other functions even if the

AUTO button LED is off.

CONTROLS fig. 31

A/C button – B

compressor activation/

deactivation

Button AUTO – A

Activation of the automatic

function of the climate control

system

Pressing the button, with LED on,

the compressor and the LED switch off.

When the compressor is off:

Pressing the AUTO button and setting

the required temperature, the system

adjusts air temperature, quantity

and distribution into the passenger

compartment and controls

❒

the system deactivates air recirculation

to avoid window misting;

the compressor operation.

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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

Button

…

– D

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.

Air recirculation on/off button

It is advisable to activate internal air

recirculation in queues or in tunnels to

prevent the introduction of polluted air.

the achievement of the required

comfort conditions);

LED on button ON = recirculation ON.

LED on button OFF = recirculation OFF.

Buttons +, −, F

Adjusting fan speed

it is possible to manually reset the

fan speed (with compressor enabled,

ventilation cannot go below one

bar shown on the display).

Pressing the buttons + or −

respectively, the fan speed displayed on

the display bars increases or decreases.

At low temperatures or if

the compressor is off, the recirculation

is forced to off to avoid misting.

The fan can be cut off only if the

compressor has been switched off

(B button).

IMPORTANT It is inadvisable to use air

recirculation on cold days as it would

considerably increase the possibility

of windows misting up inside.

Button OFF – C

System switching off

To restore automatic fan speed control,

press the AUTO button.

Pressing the OFF button the system

is switched off.

Buttons +, −, E

Setting desired temperature

With the system off, the climate control

system conditions are as follows:

Buttons y μ ∂ – G H I

Air distribution manual selection

Pressing the button + the temperature

in the passenger compartment rises

until the value HI is reached (maximum

heating).

❒

all LEDs off;

By pressing the buttons, one of the five

possible air flow distribution patterns

can be selected:

set temperature display off;

air recirculation off;

compressor off;

fan off.

y

to the windscreen and front side

window vents to demist or defrost

them.

Pressing the button- the temperature in

the passenger compartment decreases

until the value LO is reached (maximum

cooling).

μ

air flow to the central and side

dashboard vents to ventilate the

chest and the face during the hot

season.

In this condition, it is possible to enable

or disable air recirculation without

system activation.

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∂

to the front seat footwell vents.

Due to the natural tendency

of heat to spread upwards,

this type of distribution warms

the passenger compartment up

as quickly as possible, providing

an immediate feeling of warmth.

distribution between feet area

vents (warmer air) and dashboard

vents (cooler air).

distribution between feet area

vents and windscreen/side

front window vents. This type

of distribution achieves effective

heating of the passenger

❒

air recirculation switching-off;

maximum air temperature setting (HI);

fan speed enabling depending on

the coolant temperature;

air flow conveying to the windscreen

and front side windows;

DEMISTING/DEFROSTING

HEATED WINDSCREEN

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.

❒

heated rear window on.

heated windscreen on (if present).

∂+

μ

IMPORTANT The function stays on for

approximately 3 minutes once the

coolant is sufficiently warm

∂+

y

SYSTEM SERVICING

DEMISTING/DEFROSTING

HEATED REAR WINDOW

In winter, the climate control system

must be turned on at least once

a month for about 10 minutes.

Have the system inspected at a Ford

Dealership before the summer.

Press button M to activate this function.

compartment and prevents

the windows from misting up.

Activation is indicated by lighting of

warning light

on the instrument panel.

(

The set air distribution is shown by the

LEDs on the selected buttons.

To restore the automatic air

distribution control, press the AUTO

button.

This function is timed and it will turn off

automatically after 20 minutes. Press

button M again to disable the function

in advance.

The system uses R134a

coolant fluid which does

not pollute the environment

in the event of accidental

leakage. Never use R12 fluid which

is not compatible with the system

components.

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.

Button

Front window fast

demisting/defrosting button

– L

-

When the button

-

is pressed the

system activates all the functions

required for fast demisting/defrosting:

❒

compressor switching-on (if the

weather conditions are suitable);

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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-ON. The instrument

panel and the various dashboard

controls will come on with

the external lights.

KA00108m

KA00109m

fig. 32

fig. 33

Lights off fig. 32

Ring nut turned to position

O.

HIGH BEAMS fig. 32

DIRECTION INDICATORS fig. 33

Place the lever in the (stable) position:

up (position a): activates the right

direction indicator;

down (position b): activates the left

direction indicator.

SIDE LIGHTS fig. 32

With knurled ring in position 2, push

the stalk forward toward the dashboard

Turn the ring nut to position

6

.

(steady position). The warning light

1

on the instrument panel will come on.

Pulling the stalk towards the steering

wheel, the high beams are turned off and

the low beams on.

The warning light

on the

3

instrument panel comes on.

The warning light ¥ or Î flash on the

DIPPED BEAMS fig. 32

instrument panel.

Indicators are switched off automatically

when the steering wheel is straightened.

Turn the ring nut to position

2

.

FLASHING fig. 32

The warning light

panel comes on.

in the instrument

3

You can flash the beams pulling the stalk

toward the steering wheel (unstable

Lane change function

If you wish to signal a lane change, place

the left lever in the unstable position

for less than half a second. The direction

indicator on the selected side flashes

three times and then switches off

automatically.

position). The warning light

1

on the

instrument panel will come on.

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“FOLLOW ME HOME” DEVICE

WINDOW WASHING

The right stalk fig. 34 controls

windscreen wiper/washer and heated

rear window wiper/washer operation.

E

This allows the space surrounding

the car to be lit up for a certain period

of time.

A

B

Activation

WINDSCREEN WASHER/WIPER

The device can only work when the

ignition key is at MAR-ON.

The stalk has five different positions

(four speed levels):

C

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.

D

KA00111m

fig. 34

A windscreen wiper off.

Each time the stalk is moved, the lights

stay on for an extra 30 seconds up to

a maximum of 210 seconds; then the

lights are switched off automatically.

The windscreen wiper stops operating

a few strokes after releasing the stalk;

a further “cleaning stroke”, after a few

seconds, completes the wiping operation.

B intermittent operation.

C continuous slow operation.

D continuous fast operation.

Every time the stalk is operated,

E fast temporary operation

the warning light

on the instrument

3

(spring-return position).

panel switches on. The display will show

the time of activation.

The temporary fast function lasts

as long as you manually keep the stalk

in that position. The stalk returns

to position A when it is released,

automatically stopping the windscreen

wipers.

Never use the windscreen

wipers to remove layers

The warning light comes on when the

stalk is pulled for the first time and stays

lit until the function switches itself

off automatically. Each time the stalk

is activated it increases the time that

the lights remain on.

of snow or ice from

the windscreen. In these

conditions, the windscreen wipers

may be submitted to excessive effort

resulting in the motor protection

cutting in and wiper operation being

inhibited for a few seconds.

“Smart washing” function

Pull the lever towards the steering

wheel (unstable position) to operate

the windscreen washer.

Keep the lever pulled to activate both

the windscreen washer jet and the

windscreen wiper with a single

movement; the latter turns on

automatically if you keep the lever

pulled for over half a second.

Deactivation

If rear window wiper operation is not

reset, contact the Ford Dealership.

Keep the stalk pulled towards the

steering wheel for more than two

seconds.

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REAR WINDOW WASHER/

WIPER

“Smart washing” function

Do not use the rear window

wiper to remove layers

of snow or ice. In these

Pushing the stalk towards the

dashboard (unstable position) will

activate the rear window washer.

The device can only work when the

ignition key is at MAR-ON.

conditions, the rear window

wipers may be submitted to excessive

effort resulting in the motor

protection cutting in and wiper

operation being inhibited for a few

seconds. If the function is not reset,

contact the Ford Dealership.

Keep the stalk pressed, with just one

movement, to operate the rear window

washer jet and the rear window wiper

itself; the latter automatically turns on

if you keep the stalk pressed for more

than half a second.

Turn the knurled ring to

the rear window wiper.

to operate

'

With the windscreen wiper on, turn the

ring nut to to turn on the rear

'

window wiper. In this case the wiper

works (in the different positions) timed

with the windscreen wiper, but at half

speed. With the windscreen wiper on,

engaging reverse gear will automatically

turn the rear window wiper on, in

continuous slow operation.

The rear window wiper stops working

a few strokes after the lever is released;

after a few seconds, a further cleaning

stroke completes the wiping operation.

Operation stops when reverse is

disengaged.

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Roof light timing

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT

ROOF LIGHT

(lens central position)

FRONT ROOF LIGHT

Three different switching-on modes

For versions fitted with boot light, it will

turn on automatically when opening the

tailgate and it will turn off at closing.

The boot light has a 15 minute timer.

The lens can be set to three positions:

are provided:

❒

right side pressed: light always off

left side pressed: light always on

❒

when opening one door

a three-minute timing will start,

to be repeated each time one door

is opened;

central position (neutral): the light

turns on and off when the doors are

opened or closed.

❒

when removing the key from the

ignition switching within two minutes

from engine switch off, a 10 second

timing is set;

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.

approximately 10-second timing

will start when opening the doors

(by both remote control or key into

driver’s door lock).

On same versions, light switching on and

off occur only when the front driver side

door is opened or closed.

Three modes are provided for switching

off:

When the doors are released with the

remote control, a timer will be activated

for about 10 seconds. When locking the

doors using the remote control, the roof

light goes off.

❒

when closing all doors, the 3-minute

timing will go off and a 10-second

one will start. This timing will go off

when turning the key to MAR-ON;

❒

when locking the doors (by both

remote control or key into driver’s

door lock), the roof light goes off.

the courtesy lights are turned off

in any case after 15 minutes

to preserve battery duration

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FRONT/REAR FOG LIGHTS fig. 35

(where provided)

CONTROLS

A

To turn on the front/rear fog lights, use

HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS

fig. 35

the button C as follows:

B

C

1° Pressing: front fog lights on

2° Pressing: rear fog lamps on

3° Pressing: lights/lamps off.

They turn on by pressing switch A,

regardless of the position of the ignition

key.

With the device on, warning lights

Î

When the front fog lights are on, the

KA00167m

and

light up in the instrument panel.

¥

fig. 35

warning light

turns on on the

5

To switch off, press button A again.

instrument panel; when the rear fog

lamps are on, the warning light 4 turns

on in the instrument panel.

Emergency braking

The use of hazard lights is governed by

the Highway Code of the country you

are in. Comply with legal requirements.

During emergency braking, the hazard

warning lights come on automatically and

The front fog lights are activated when

the dipped headlights are on.

warning lights

come on at the same time.

and

in the panel

Î

¥

AUTO-START-STOP MANUAL

ACTIVATION AND

DEACTIVATION

The function switches off automatically

when the nature of the braking changes.

For the manual activation and

deactivation of the Auto-Start-Stop

system B-fig. 35 refer to section

“Auto-Start-Stop System” in this Owner

Handbook.

This function complies with the relevant

legislations currently in force.

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FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM

The following procedure should be

❒

deactivate the right indicator;

activate the left indicator;

carried out to restore the correct

operation of the vehicle:

This intervenes in the case of an impact

causing:

deactivate the left indicator;

turn the ignition key to STOP.

❒

turn the ignition key to MAR-ON;

activate the right indicator;

deactivate the right indicator;

activate the left indicator;

❒

cutting off fuel supply with resultant

engine switching-off;

The procedure is guided by the

direction indicator warning lights

on the control panel.

❒

automatically unlocking the doors;

switching on of all interior lights.

deactivate the left indicator;

activate the right indicator;

When the system has been triggered,

the message “Fuel cut off, see

handbook” is displayed.

WARNING

If, after an impact, you

smell fuel or notice leaks

Carefully check the car for fuel leaks,

for instance in the engine compartment,

under the car or near the tank area.

from the fuel system, do not reset

the system to avoid the risk of fire.

After an impact, turn the ignition key

to STOP to avoid draining the battery.

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INTERIOR FITTINGS

2

CIGAR LIGHTER (where provided)

fig. 36

1

WARNING

The cigar lighter gets very

hot. Handle it carefully

KA00122m

KA00031m

fig. 36

fig. 38

and make sure that children do not

touch it: risk of fire and/or burns.

Always check that the cigar lighter

is switched off.

ODDMENT COMPARTMENT

UNDER THE SEAT

(where provided) fig. 38

In some versions, under the passenger

seat there is an oddment compartment.

A

To access the oddment compartment,

lift the front area of the cushion 1

to release it, then lift the back

SUN VISORS

They are located at the sides of the

driving rear view mirror.

of the cushion 2 (on backrest side).

KA00040m

fig. 37

They can be adjusted forwards and

sideways.

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.

PASSENGER’S SIDE GLOVE

COMPARTMENT fig. 37

A courtesy mirror is applied to the back

of the driver’s side sun visor.

To open the glove compartment,

operate opening device A.

WARNING

Do not travel with the glove

compartments open: risk of

passenger’s injury in case of accident.

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CURRENT SOCKET

(where provided) fig. 39

1

3

The current socked is located on

the central tunnel and is powered

A

with ignition key on MAR-ON.

To use the socket, open the protection

lid A.

2

Correct operation is ensured only if

the connected devices are provided with

homologated plugs, present on all the

components of the Lineaccessori Ford.

KA00032m

KA00131m

fig. 39

fig. 39a

ADJUSTMENT MODE FOR

GLASS/BOTTLE HOLDER

IMPORTANT With the engine off and

ignition key in MAR-ON, the extended

use (for instance for over one hour)

of accessories which drain much

current may reduce battery efficiency

and therefore cause misfiring.

COMMUNICATION CONSOLE

BRACKET fig. 39a

Seats are present on the central tunnel

for housing glasses and/or cans.

(where provided)

Proceed as shown in the figure for

the adjustment.

Accessories with a maximum

power of 180 W (maximum

electrical input 15 A) can

be connected to the socket.

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DOORS

1

LOCK/RELEASE FROM OUTSIDE

fig. 40

2

To unlock

Rotate the key to 1 and pull the handle

upward.

KA00033m

KA00192m

fig. 40

fig. 41

With central locking (where provided),

the doors are unlocked simultaneously

To lock

LOCK/RELEASE FROM INSIDE

fig. 41

when the key is turned.

Rotate the key to 2 with fully closed

With remote control (where provided),

press the button

door.

Ë

to open the doors.

To unlock

Pull the control lever A.

With central control (where provided),

it is necessary that all doors are fully

closed.

With central locking, operating the lever

A on driver side releases all door locks.

For versions without central locking,

each door is released independently.

WARNING

Before opening a door,

ensure that you can do

With remote control (where provided),

press the button

Á

to close the doors.

it in safe conditions.

If one of the doors is not shut properly,

simultaneous locking is disabled.

Open the doors only when the car

is stationary.

IMPORTANT If one of the doors is not

properly closed or if there is a failure in

the system, the central locking will not

engage. If the operation is repeated

10/11 times in quick succession, the

device is excluded for approximately

30 seconds.

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To lock

POWER WINDOWS

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.

FRONT POWER WINDOWS

(where provided) fig. 42

B

They operate normally with ignition key

on MAR-ON and for about 3 minutes

after positioning the key on STOP

or removing.

With a mechanic lock, without central

locking, the doors are locked by

operating the individual control levers

on each door.

A

KA00035m

fig. 42

The two buttons are located besides

the gearshift lever (one for each side);

they control:

WARNING

When leaving the car,

always remove the ignition

A opening/closing of the left front

window;

key to avoid the risk of injury

of people still on board due

to accidental operation of

the power windows.

B opening/closing of the right front

window;

Holding the button pressed for a few

seconds, the window automatically

raises or lowers (only with key at

MAR-ON). On the passenger side

button, the automatic device operates

only to lower the glass.

MANUAL WINDOW WINDERS

On some versions windows are operated

by window winders.

WARNING

Improper use of the power

windows may be dangerous.

To open/close, operate the handle.

Before and during their operation

ensure that any passengers are not

at risk from the moving glass either

by personal objects getting caught

in the mechanism or by being hit

by it directly.

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BOOT

TAILGATE OPENING

By means of the key without

remote control fig. 43a

B

To release the lock, use the metal insert

of the ignition key A. Tailgate opening

KA00036m

KA00160m

is eased by the action of the side gas

struts.

fig. 43a

fig. 43b

Electric key (soft touch) fig. 43b

TAILGATE CLOSURE

Some versions, opening the tailgate will

switch the boot light on: the light will

go off automatically when closing

the tailgate.

(for versions/markets, where provided)

To close, lower the tailgate by pressing

near the lock until you hear it click.

On some versions, the tailgate

(when released) can be opened only

from outside the car operating on

the opening electric button B.

The light will stay on for about 15 minutes

after turning the key to STOP: if during

this time, a door or the tailgate is

opened, the light will switch on again

for 15 minutes.

WARNING

The tailgate can be opened at any time,

if the doors are unlocked.

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.

To open it, enable the button, opening

one of the front doors or unlocking

the doors by the remote control or

using the key without remote control.

By means of key with remote

control (where provided)

Press button

R

twice.

If the boot is not shut properly the

instrument panel warning light ´

(if any) will come on.

The direction indicators will blink twice

when the tailgate is opened.

Do not travel with the tailgate

open: exhaust gas may enter the

passenger compartment.

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❒

check that the seat belt is not twisted;

lift handle A or B-fig. 45 to release

either the left or right part of the

backrest and guide the backrest down

onto the cushion.

A

B

IMPORTANT To return the backrest

to its correct position, we recommend

to operate from the external doors.

A

KA00037m

KA00019m

fig. 44

fig. 45

Total extension

Tilting the rear seat completely

forwards allows maximum loading

volume.

OPENING THE TAILGATE

IN AN EMERGENCY fig. 44

WARNING

If you are travelling in

areas with few filling

To open the tailgate from the

Proceed as follows:

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):

stations and you want to transport

fuel in a spare tank, comply with

the law by using only an approved,

suitably secured tank. In the event

of a collision the fire risk is

increased all the same.

Take care not to knock objects

on the roof rack when opening

the tailgate.

❒

remove the rear seat head restraints

(where provided);

check that the seat belts are not

twisted;

❒

remove the rear head restraints;

tilt the backrests;

to achieve tailgate automatic unlock,

from inside the boot, operate lever A.

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.

EXTENDING THE BOOT

Partial extension (50/50)

(where provided) fig. 45

The split 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;

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Repositioning the rear seat

BONNET

Raise the seat backrests and push them

back until hearing the locking click

Opening fig. 46-47-48

A

of both retainers.

Proceed as follows:

Position the seat belt buckles up.

❒

pull lever A in the direction of

IMPORTANT When returning

the backrest to the position of use,

make sure it is correctly fastened

and you hear the lock click.

the arrow;

move to the right the lever B

as shown in figure;

KA00038m

fig. 46

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 bonnet

(bigger hole) and push to safety

position (smaller hole), as shown

in figure.

Make sure the backrest is properly

secured at both sides to prevent it

moving forward in the event of sharp

braking that may cause injuries

to passengers.

REMOVING THE PARCEL SHELF

To remove the rear shelf, release it from

its two side pins and pull it out.

B

WARNING

The bonnet may drop

suddenly if the supporting

KA00039m

fig. 47

rod is not positioned properly.

Perform these operations when

the car is stationary only.

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Closing fig. 48

WARNING

Before lifting the bonnet,

ensure that the wiper arm

E

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;

is not lifted from the windscreen.

D

C

❒

Lower the bonnet to approximately

20 centimetres from the engine

compartment and let it drop.

WARNING

With hot engine, operate

with caution inside the

KA00114m

fig. 48

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 fully closed, open

the bonnet and repeat the procedure.

Do not simply press it.

engine compartment to avoid

burns. Do not place your hands

close to the fan: it might start

working even with the ignition key

removed. 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

WARNING

For safety reasons, the

bonnet must always be

HEADLIGHT BEAM AIMING

properly closed while the car is

The correct aiming of the headlights

is important for the comfort and safety

of not only the driver but all other road

users. This is also covered by a specific

rule of the highway code.

travelling. Make sure that the

bonnet is properly closed and that

the lock is engaged. If you discover

that the bonnet is not perfectly

closed during travel, stop

immediately and close the bonnet

in the correct manner.

A

B

KA00040m

fig. 49

The headlights must be correctly aimed

to guarantee the best visibility

conditions for all drivers while travelling

with headlights on.

BEAM ADJUSTMENT fig. 49

The car is fitted with electric

Contact a Ford Dealership to have

the headlights properly adjusted.

adjustment of the beams, operating with

ignition key at MAR-ON and dipped

headlights on.

Check beam aiming every time the load

or its distribution changes.

When the car is loaded, it slopes

backwards. This means the headlight

beam rises.

In that case, it is necessary to perform

beams adjustment with buttons A and B.

The display supplies a visual indication

of positions.

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Correct positions depending

on the load

ADJUSTING THE HEADLIGHTS

WHEN ABROAD

ALIGNMENT OF FRONT FOG

LIGHTS (where provided)

Position 0 – one or two passengers on

Dipped headlights are adjusted to drive

in the country where the vehicle was

originally purchased. When travelling in

countries with opposite driving

Contact a Ford Dealership to have

the headlights properly adjusted.

front seats.

Position 1 – four passengers.

direction, to avoid dazzling the drivers

on the other side of the road, you need

to cover areas of the headlight

according to the Highway code of the

country you are travelling in.

Position 2 – four passengers + load in

the boot.

Position 3 – driver + maximum

admitted load in the boot.

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ABS SYSTEM INTERVENTION

ABS SYSTEM

WARNING

The ABS system exploits

the tyre-road grip at best,

The driver can feel that the 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.

has come into action because the brake

pedal pulsates slightly and the system

gets noisier: it means that the car speed

should be altered to suit the type of road

surface.

but it cannot improve it. Therefore,

you should take great care when

driving on slippery surfaces without

taking unnecessary risks.

The EBD system (Electronic Braking

Force Distribution) completes the

system allowing the brake force to

be distributed between the front and

rear wheels.

WARNING

When the ABS cuts in and

you feel the brake pedal

FAILURE WARNINGS

pulsating, do not raise your foot,

but keep it pressed; in doing so you

will stop in the shortest amount

of space possible depending on

the current road conditions.

ABS failure

IMPORTANT To get the maximum

efficiency of the braking system,

a bedding-in period of about 500 km

is needed: during this period it is better

to avoid sharp, repeated and prolonged

braking.

This is indicated by the turning on of

warning light

>

on the instrument

panel together with the dedicated

message on the multifunction display

(where provided), (see section

“Warning lights and messages”).

In this case, the braking system will still

be effective, although without the extra

capacity offered by the ABS system.

Drive carefully to the nearest Ford

Dealership to have the system checked.

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EBD failure

ESP SYSTEM (Electronic

Stability Program)

(where provided)

WARNING

EBD failure is indicated by the turning

If warning light

x

only

on of warning lights

>

and

x

on the

lights up on the instrument

panel, (with a message on the

reconfigurable multifunction

display, where provided),

instrument panel together with the

dedicated message on the

This is an electronic system controlling

car stability in the event of tyre grip

loss, helping to maintain directional

control.

reconfigurable multifunction display, see

section “Warning lights and messages”.

immediately stop the car

and contact the nearest Ford

Dealership. Leakage of hydraulic

fluid from the braking system will

compromise the operation of the

braking system, whether it is of

the conventional type or with ABS.

In this case, the rear wheels may

suddenly lock and the vehicle may

swerve when braking sharply. Drive

carefully to the nearest Ford Dealership

to have the system checked.

The ESP system is therefore particularly

useful when grip conditions of road

surfaces change.

With the ESP, the car is provided

with ASR (traction control with

interventions on brakes and engine),

HILL HOLDER (device for starting

on gradients without using the brakes),

MSR (control of engine braking torque

when shifting gear down) and HBA

(automatic increase of braking pressure

in the case of emergency braking).

SYSTEM INTERVENTION

It is signalled by the blinking of the

warning light on the instrument

I

panel, to inform the driver that the car

is in critical stability and grip conditions.

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System engagement

HILL HOLDER SYSTEM

(where provided)

Failure warnings

The ESP system comes on automatically

when the vehicle is started and cannot

be turned off.

A system failure is indicated by the

turning on of warning light

on the instrument panel together with

the dedicated message on the

multifunction display (where provided),

see section “Warning lights and

messages”.

I

It is integral to the ESP system.

It automatically activates with

the following conditions:

Failure warnings

❒

uphill: car at a standstill on a road

with a gradient higher than 2%, engine

running, clutch and brake pedal

pressed, gearbox in neutral or

engaged gear other than reverse.

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 multifunction

display (where provided). The LED

on the ASR OFF button will light up.

Contact Ford Dealership.

WARNING

The Hill Holder system

is not a parking brake,

❒

downhill: car at a standstill on a road

with a gradient higher than 2%, engine

running, clutch and brake pedal

therefore do not leave the car

without activating the handbrake,

switching off the engine, and

engaging first gear.

pressed and reverse gear engaged.

When setting off the ESP system control

unit will keep brake force on wheels

until the torque necessary for starting

is reached, or in any case for max.

2 seconds in order to pass easily from

the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal.

WARNING

Do not take unnecessary

risks, even if your vehicle

WARNING

is fitted with an ESP system.

Your driving style must always

be suited to the road conditions,

visibility and traffic.

The driver is ultimately responsible

for road safety.

If the space-saver wheel is

used, the ESP system keeps

operating. Always remember that

the space-saver wheel, being

smaller than the original wheel,

provides less grip.

When two seconds have elapsed,

without starting, the system is

automatically deactivated, gradually

releasing the braking pressure. During

this release stage, the typical mechanical

brake release noise can be heard,

indicating that the car is about to move.

For the correct operation of the

ESP and ASR systems, the tyres

must absolutely be the same make

and type on all wheels, in perfect

conditions and, above all, of the

type, make and size specified.

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Switching the ASR system on/off

fig. 50

ASR SYSTEM

(Antislip Regulation)

(where provided)

The ASR can work only when the

ignition key is on MAR-ON.

This is integral to the ESP system and

automatically intervenes if one or both

drive wheels slip, helping the driver

to control the car.

Whilst driving, the ASR can be switched

off and subsequently switched on again

by pressing the C ASR OFF button.

The action of the ASR system

When the system is active, a message

on the reconfigurable multifunction

display (where provided) is displayed.

is particularly helpful in the following

KA00193m

fig. 50

circumstances:

❒

slipping of the inner wheel

when cornering due to the effect

of dynamic load changes

MSR system (engine braking

torque control)

When the system is not active, the LED

on the button ASR OFF turns on and

a message on the reconfigurable

multifunction display (where provided)

is displayed. When the ASR is switched

off whilst driving, the next time the car

is started up the ASR is automatically

switched on by the system.

or excessive acceleration;

This is an integral part of the ASR

system that, in the event of a sudden

gear downshifting, cuts in and provides

torque to the engine thus preventing

excessive drive wheel drive which,

especially in poor grip conditions,

can lead to loss of stability.

❒

too much power transmitted

to the wheels also in relation to

the conditions of the road surface;

❒

acceleration on slippery, snowy or icy

surfaces;

When travelling on snowy roads with

snow chains, it may be helpful to turn

the ASR off: in fact, in these conditions,

slipping of the drive wheels when

moving off makes it possible to obtain

better traction.

in the event of loss of grip on a wet

surface.

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The system also has a diagnosis

EOBD SYSTEM

Go to a Ford Dealership

as soon as possible if the

connector that can be interfaced

to suitable instruments, to read

The EOBD system (European On Board

warning light

U

does not

the error codes stored in the control

Diagnosis) carries out a continuous

light up when the key is

turned to MAR-ON or if, during car

travel, the warning light comes on

either steady or blinking (along with

a message on the display).

unit together with a series of specific

diagnosis of the components of the

parameters for engine operation and

car related to emissions. It also alerts

diagnosis.

the driver, by turning on the warning

light

U

on the instrument panel

This check can also be carried

out by traffic control authorities.

(together with relevant message on the

multifunction display, where provided),

when these components are no longer

in peak conditions (see section

The operation of the warning light

U

may be checked by the traffic

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.

control authorities using specific

devices. Always comply with the

traffic regulations in force in the

country where you are driving.

“Warning lights and messages”).

The goal of the system is to:

❒

keep the system efficiency under

control;

warn when a failure causes emissions

levels to increase;

warn of the need to replace

deteriorated components.

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If several obstacles are detected by

the sensors, only the nearest one

is considered.

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.

FAILURE WARNINGS

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”).

KA00042m

fig. 51

ACTIVATION

The sensors are automatically activated

when the reverse gear is engaged.

As the distance from the obstacle

behind the car decreases, the beeping

becomes more frequent.

BUZZER WARNING

When reverse gear is engaged and

there is an obstacle behind the car

a buzzer is activated and the signal

varies as the distance of the obstacle

from the bumper varies.

For correct operation,

sensors must always

be clean from mud, dirt,

snow or ice. Be careful not

to scratch or damage the sensors

while cleaning them. Avoid using dry,

rough or hard cloths. The sensors

should be washed using clean water

with the addition of car shampoo

if necessary. When using special

washing equipment such as high

pressure jets or steam cleaning,

clean the sensors very quickly

keeping the jet more than

The beep frequency:

❒

becomes louder as the distance

between car and obstacle decreases;

❒

becomes continuous when the

distance between the car and the

obstacle is less than around 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.

10 cm away.

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GENERAL WARNINGS

❒

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 geometries that

require the car to be lowered.

WARNING

When repainting the

bumpers or touching up

❒

When parking, watch out for

obstacles that may be above or

under the sensors.

paint in the sensor area, contact

Ford Authorised Services only.

Incorrect paint application could

affect the operation of the parking

sensors.

❒

Sometimes, objects placed close to

the car are not detected and could

therefore cause damage to the car

or be damaged themselves.

Some of the conditions that could affect

the performance of the parking system

are described below:

WARNING

Parking manoeuvres

however are always

❒

Reduced sensor sensitivity and a

reduction in the parking assistance

system performance could be due

to the presence on the surface of the

sensor of: ice, snow, mud, thick paint.

The sensor may detect a non-

existent obstacle (echo interference)

due to mechanical interferences, for

example when washing the vehicle,

rain (strong wind), hail.

the driver’s responsibility. While

manoeuvring, always make sure

that no people (especially children)

or animals are in the area

concerned. The parking sensors

are designed to assist drivers:

in any case, you must always

pay the utmost attention during

potentially dangerous manoeuvres,

even when carried out at low speed.

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).

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AUTO-START-STOP

SYSTEM

INTRODUCTION

The Auto-Start-Stop device

automatically stops the engine each

time the vehicle is stationary

and starts it again when the driver

wants to resume driving.

KA00168m

KA00169m

fig. 52

fig. 53

This improves the efficiency of the

vehicle by reducing fuel consumption,

Note The Auto-Start-Stop function

is automatically turned off if the speed

of 10 km/h is not exceeded for about

2 seconds, to prevent the engine from

being repeatedly stopped when driving

at walking pace.

MANUAL ACTIVATION AND

DEACTIVATION

the emission of harmful gases and noise

pollution.

The device can be activated/deactivated

through the button in the dashboard

A-fig. 53. The system is usually on;

if the warning light fig. 52 on the

The system operates every time the car

is started.

Note if climate comfort is to

be favoured, the Start&Stop system

can be disabled, for a continuous

operation of the climate control system.

instrument panel is on, the system is off.

The engine being stopped is signalled

by a symbol fig. 52 on the display.

In addition, on the versions where

provided, additional information

concerning the deactivation or

Engine restarting mode

OPERATING MODES

Engine stopping mode

activation of the Auto-Start-Stop is

given through a message in the display.

Depress the clutch pedal to restart

the engine.

With the vehicle stationary, the engine

stops with the gearbox in neutral

and the clutch pedal released.

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ENGINE STOPPING FAILURE

CONDITIONS

With the device activated, for reasons

of comfort, limiting emissions and

safety, the engine does not stop

in certain conditions, including:

❒

during the first period of use,

to initialize the system.

With a gear engaged, the engine can

be automatically restarted only by fully

depressing the clutch pedal. The driver

is asked to perform this operation

through a message in the digital display

and, where provided, by the icon

In the above cases, a message appears

in the display and, where provided,

the warning light fig. 52 flashes.

fig. 52 in the digital display flashing

❒

engine still cold;

RESTARTING CONDITIONS

Note If the clutch is not pressed,

when three minutes have elapsed since

the engine was stopped, the engine can

only be restarted using the key.

❒

failure in the components or sensor

of the Auto-Start-Stop system

For reasons of comfort, limiting harmful

emissions and safety purposes, the power

unit can restart automatically without any

action on the part of the driver if certain

conditions are met, including:

❒

particularly cold outside

temperatures, where the appropriate

indication is provided;

Note: In cases when the engine stops

and this is not desired, due for example

to the clutch pedal being released sharply

with a gear engaged, if the Auto-Start-

Stop system is activated, the engine can

be restarted by fully depressing the clutch

pedal or by placing the gear lever

in neutral.

engine still cold;

battery not sufficiently charged;

windscreen wipers working at

maximum speed for a long time;

reduced braking system vacuum, e.g.

following the brake pedal being

pressed repeatedly;

catalytic converter temperature too

low;

car moving, for example in cases

when driving on roads with

a gradient;

stopping the engine through the

Auto-Start-Stop system for more

than about three minutes.

automatic climate control system

for establishing a comfortable

temperature or enabling the MAX –

DEF function.

reduced braking system vacuum,

e.g. following the brake pedal being

pressed repeatedly;

❒

battery not sufficiently charged;

heated rear window activated;

heated windscreen;

windscreen wipers working at

maximum speed for a long time;

❒

particulate filter regeneration in

progress (diesel engines only);

❒

driver’s door not shut;

driver’s seat belt not fastened;

reverse gear engaged (for example,

for parking manoeuvres);

❒

automatic climate control is on and

a comfortable temperature has not

yet been reached or MAX – DEF

function enabled;

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SAFETY FUNCTIONS

In engine cut-out conditions through

the Auto-Start-Stop system, if the

driver unfastens his seat belt and opens

the driver’s door or the passenger

door, the engine can only be restarted

using the key.

The driver is notified of this condition

both by a buzzer and through an

information message in the digital

KA00179m

KA00170m

fig. 55

fig. 54

display and, where provided, by the icon

fig. 52 in the digital display flashing.

OPERATING IRREGULARITIES

INACTIVITY OF THE CAR

Fig. 55

In the case of malfunction the Auto-Start-

Stop system is deactivated. The driver is

informed of the problem by the general

failure warning light A-fig. 54, where

provided, coming on together with an

information message and the system

failure symbol B-fig. 54 in the

“ENERGY SAVING” FUNCTION

If the vehicle is inactive, special care

must be taken to disconnect the battery

electrical power supply. Proceed as

follows: detach the connector A-fig. 55

(by pressing button B) from sensor C

for monitoring the battery status

installed on the battery negative pole D.

This sensor should never be

If, after the engine has been automatically

restarted, the driver does not take any

action for a period of about three

minutes, the Auto-Start-Stop system

will definitively stop the engine to avoid

fuel consumption. The engine can only

be started using the key in such cases.

instrument panel.

In this case, contact a Ford Dealership.

disconnected from the pole except

if the battery is replaced.

Note In any case, it is possible to keep

the engine running by deactivating the

Auto-Start-Stop system.

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WARNINGS

WARNING

Before opening the bonnet,

make sure that the car is

switched off and the key is in the

STOP (OFF) position.

Follow the instructions on the plate

near the front crossmember fig. 57.

It is advisable to extract the key when

there are other people in the car.

Get off the vehicle only after

having removed the ignition key

or having rotated it to the STOP

(OFF) position. When refuelling,

make sure that the car is switched

off with the key in the STOP (OFF)

position.

KA00180m

KA00176m

fig. 56

fig. 57

JUMP STARTING fig. 56

WARNING

When replacing the battery,

always contact a Ford

When jump starting, never connect the

negative lead (-) of the auxiliary battery

to the negative pole A-fig. 56 of the

car battery, rather to an engine/gearbox

earth point.

Dealership. Replace the battery

using a new one of the same type

(HEAVY DUTY) and having the

same specifications.

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SETUP SYSTEM (where provided)

RADIO (where provided)

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.

The radio setup system is composed of:

– radio supply leads;

Speakers for Basic Audio

specification

– front speaker power leads;

– aerial lead;

Front speakers

No. 2 tweeters dia. 38 mm;

No. 2 mid-woofer speakers with dia.

165 mm.

– radio housing;

– aerial on car roof.

Rear speakers

No. 2 full-range speakers with dia.

130 mm.

If a 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.

Speakers for HiFi Audio

specification (if fitted)

Front speakers

No. 2 tweeters dia. 38 mm;

No. 2 mid-woofer speakers with dia.

165 mm.

Rear speakers

No. 2 full-range speakers with dia.

130 mm;

No. 1 amplifier.

No. 1 bass box.

AUX-IN SOCKET (where fitted)

This is located on the central console

for connection of an external source

(e.g. MP3).

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RADIO TRANSMITTERS

AND MOBILE PHONES

ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC

DEVICE INSTALLATION

ACCESSORIES

PURCHASED

Radio transmission equipment

Electrical and electronic devices

BY THE OWNER

(e.g.: ETACS mobile phones, CB radio

systems and so on) should not be used

inside the vehicle unless a separate

aerial roof-mounted is fitted.

installed after buying the vehicle

and available as after-sales must

If, after buying the car, you decide

carry the following label:

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

battery.

IMPORTANT The use of similar devices

inside the passenger compartment

(without an external aerial) may,

in addition to potential damage

to the health of the passengers,

cause malfunctions in the vehicle

electronic systems, compromising

the safety of the vehicle.

Ford Motor Company 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.

In addition, transmission and reception

of these devices may be affected by

the shielding effect of the vehicle body.

IMPORTANT Installation of devices

resulting in modifications of vehicle

characteristics may cause driving license

seizing by traffic control authorities

and also the lapse of the warranty

for defects due to the above mentioned

modification or either directly

As far as the use of EC-approved

mobile phones is concerned

(GSM, GPRS, UMTS), follow the usage

instructions provided by the mobile

phone manufacturer.

or indirectly related to it.

Ford Motor Company shall not be liable

for damage caused by the installation

of accessories either not supplied

or recommended by Ford Motor

Company. and/or installed in

compliance with the provided

instructions.

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DIESEL ENGINES

REFUELLING THE CAR

For diesel engines, use only

diesel fuel for motor vehicles

Operation at low temperatures

in accordance with EN590

PETROL ENGINES

European specifications.

If the outside temperature is very low,

diesel thickens due to the formation

of paraffin clots with consequent defective

operation of the fuel supply system.

The use of other products or mixtures

may damage the engine beyond

repair and consequently invalidate

the warranty, due to the damage

caused. If you accidentally introduce

other types of fuel into the tank,

do not start the engine and empty

the tank. If the engine has run, even

for a very short time, you will need

to have the entire fuel system

emptied in addition to the tank.

Use unleaded petrol only, with octane

number (R.O.N.) not lower than 95.

IMPORTANT An inefficient catalytic

converter leads to harmful exhaust

emissions, thus contributing to air

pollution.

In order to avoid these problems,

different types of diesel fuel are

distributed according to the season:

summer type, winter type and arctic

type (cold/mountain areas).

IMPORTANT Never use leaded petrol,

even in small amounts or in an

emergency, as this would damage

the catalytic converter beyond repair.

When using or parking the vehicle

for a long time in the mountains or cold

areas, it is advisable to refuel using

locally available diesel fuel.

REFUELLING CAPACITY

In this case, it is also advisable to keep

the tank over 50% full.

To fill the tank completely, top-up twice

after the first click of the fuel delivery

gun. Further top-ups could cause

failures in the fuel feeding system.

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PROTECTING

WARNING

Do not bring naked flames

A

THE ENVIRONMENT

or lit cigarettes near to

the fuel tank opening: fire risk.

Keep your face away from the

The following devices are used for

reducing petrol fuel engine emissions:

fuel filler to prevent breathing

in harmful vapours.

B

❒

three-way catalytic converter;

oxygen sensors;

C

evaporation control system.

KA00043m

fig. 58

In addition, do not let the engine run,

even for a test, with one or more spark

plugs disconnected.

FUEL FILLER CAP fig. 58

The cap B is provided with a loss

prevention device C which secures

it to the lid A.

The following devices are used

for reducing diesel fuel engine emissions:

❒

oxidising catalytic converter;

Using the ignition key, undo the cap B

turning it counterclockwise. The sealing

may cause a slight pressure increase

in the tank. A little breathing off, while

slackening the cap is absolutely normal.

When refuelling, fasten the cap to

the device inside the flap as shown

in the diagram.

exhaust gas recirculation system

(EGR);

❒

diesel particulate filter (DPF).

WARNING

The catalytic converter

develops high temperature

during operation. Do not park

the vehicle on grass, dry leaves,

pine needles or other flammable

material: fire hazard.

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DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER

(DPF) (for 1.3L Duratorq versions)

The regeneration procedure

is controlled automatically by the engine

management control unit according

to the filter conditions and car

use conditions.

The Diesel Particulate Filter is

a mechanical filter, integral with

the exhaust system, that physically

traps particulates present in

There may be a limited increase

in the engine idle speed during the

regeneration, a limited increase in fumes

and high temperatures at the exhaust.

the exhaust gases of diesel engines.

The diesel particulate filter has been

adopted to eliminate almost all

particulates in compliance with current/

future legal regulations.

These are not failures; they do not

impair vehicle performance or damage

the environment. If the dedicated

message is displayed, refer to paragraph

“Warning lights and messages”.

During normal use of the vehicle,

the engine control unit records a set

of data (e.g.: travel time, type of route,

temperatures, etc.) and it will then

calculate how much particulate has

been trapped by the filter.

Since this filter physically traps

particulate, it should be regenerated

(cleaned) at regular intervals by burning

carbon particles.

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