Get STARTING AND DRIVING Guide for Ford Ka 2 Door Second Generation (2009-2016)

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STARTING AND DRIVING

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

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HANDBRAKE .......................................................................

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

FUEL SAVING .......................................................................

SNOW TYRES ......................................................................

SNOW CHAINS ..................................................................

CAR INACTIVITY ...............................................................

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PROCEDURE FOR PETROL

VERSIONS

STARTING THE ENGINE

With engine off, do not

leave the key in the ignition

switch on MAR-ON

The car is fitted with an electronic

engine lock device: if the engine fails

to start, see the paragraph “The Ford

CODE system” in the section

“Knowing your car”.

Proceed as follows:

to prevent draining

the battery.

❒

engage the handbrake;

place the gearshifting lever in neutral;

press the clutch pedal all the way

down without touching the

accelerator;

The engine may be noisier during

the first few seconds of operation,

especially after a long period

of inactivity. This is characteristic

of hydraulic tappets, the timing system

chosen for petrol engine versions

to reduce the number of servicing

interventions and does effects neither

functionality nor reliability of your car.

WARNING

It is dangerous to have

the engine running indoors.

The engine consumes oxygen and

engine exhaust contains carbon

dioxide, carbon monoxide

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turn the ignition key to AVV and let

it go as soon as the engine starts.

If the engine does not start at the first

attempt, return the ignition key to

STOP before repeating starting.

and other toxic gasses.

If, when the ignition key is at

MAR-ON, warning light

remains

Y

lit together with warning light

U

turn

WARNING

Remember that the brake

servo and power steering

the key to STOP and then back

to MAR-ON; if the warning light

In the first period of use,

we recommend to avoid

excessive stress for the

remains on, try with the other keys

provided with the car.

are not operational until the engine

has been started, therefore much

effort than usual is required on

the brake pedal and steering wheel.

car (for instance excessive

accelerations, extended travel

at maximum speed, sudden

braking etc.).

Contact a Ford Dealership if you

still cannot start the engine.

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HOW TO WARM UP

THE ENGINE AFTER IT HAS

JUST STARTED

PROCEDURE FOR DIESEL

VERSIONS

If the engine does not start at the

first attempt, return the ignition key

to STOP before repeating starting.

Proceed as follows:

If, when the ignition key is at

Proceed as follows:

❒

engage the handbrake;

MAR-ON, the instrument panel

❒

drive off slowly, letting the engine

turn at medium speed. Do not

accelerate abruptly;

^{warning light}Y ^{remains lit, turn the}

put the gearshifting lever into neutral;

key to STOP and then back to

turn the ignition key at MAR-ON:

MAR-ON; if the warning light remain

on, try with the other keys provided

with the car.

the warning light

on the

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❒

do not demand maximum

instrument panel will turn on;

performance for the first few

kilometres. Wait until the engine

coolant gauge starts moving.

❒

wait for the warning light

to turn

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Contact the Ford Dealership if you still

cannot start the engine.

off. The hotter the engine is,

the quicker this will happen;

press the clutch pedal all the

way down without touching

the accelerator;

Warning light

will flash

Never bump start the

engine by pushing, towing

or coasting downhill.

m

for 60 seconds after starting

or during prolonged

turn the ignition key to AVV as soon

as the warning light

turns off.

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cranking to indicate a fault

This could cause a flow

Waiting too long will waste the work

done by the glow plugs.

with the glow plug heating system.

Use the car normally if the engine

starts and contact the Ford

of fuel into the catalytic converter

and damage it beyond repair.

Release the key as soon as the engine

starts.

Dealership as soon as possible.

IMPORTANT With cold engine,

the accelerator must be entirely

released when turning the ignition

key to position AVV.

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STOPPING THE ENGINE

HANDBRAKE

Turn the ignition key to STOP while

the engine is idling.

The handbrake lever is located between

the two front seats.

IMPORTANT After a taxing drive,

you should allow the engine to “catch

its breath” before turning it off by

letting it idle to allow the temperature

in the engine compartment to fall.

Pull the lever upwards to operate

the handbrake.

A

KA00059m

fig. 1

WARNING

The car must be braked

after a few snaps of the

PARKING

A quick burst on the

accelerator before turning

off the engine serves

lever, otherwise, contact the

Ford Dealership for regulation.

Proceed as follows:

absolutely no practical

❒

Stop the engine and engage the

handbrake.

purpose; it wastes fuel and is especially

damaging to turbocharged engines.

❒

Engage a gear (on a slope, engage first

gear if the vehicle is parked uphill

or reverse if it is parked downhill)

and leave the wheels steered.

When the handbrake lever is pulled up

and the ignition key is at MAR-ON,

the instrument panel warning light

will turn on.

x

Block the wheels with a wedge or

a stone if the car is parked on a steep

slope.

Proceed as follows to release the

handbrake:

❒

slightly lift the handbrake and press

Do not leave the key in the ignition

switch at MAR-ON to prevent draining

the battery. Always remove the key

when leaving the car.

release button A - fig. 1;

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keep button A pressed and lower

the lever. The warning light

x

on

the instrument panel will turn off.

Never leave children in the unattended

car. Always remove the ignition key

when leaving the car and take it out

with you.

Press the brake pedal when carrying out

this operation to prevent the car from

moving accidentally.

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USING THE MANUAL

GEARBOX

WARNING

Press the clutch pedal fully

to change gears correctly.

To engage the gears, press the clutch

pedal down fully and shift the gear lever

Therefore, the floor area under the

pedals should be clear: ensure that

any rubber mats are flat and do not

interfere with the pedals.

A

into one of the required positions

(a diagram is shown on the knob fig. 2).

For cars provided with 6 speed

gearbox, to engage the sixth gear,

operate the lever with a pressure

toward the right to avoid involuntary

engagement of fourth gear. Similar

action to pass from sixth to fifth gear.

IMPORTANT The car can only be put

into reverse gear when it has stopped

moving completely. With the engine

running, wait for at least 2 seconds

with the clutch pedal fully pressed

before engaging reverse to prevent

damage to the gears and grating.

KA00060m

fig. 2

IMPORTANT The clutch pedal should

be used only to change gear.

Do not drive with your hand

resting on the gear lever,

because this pressure, even

if light, can wear out the

inner components of the gearbox

over time.

Do not drive with your foot resting on

the clutch pedal, however lightly.

For versions/markets where provided,

the electronic clutch control could cut

in by interpreting the incorrect driving

style as a fault.

To engage reverse R from neutral,

lift the sliding ring A under the knob

and shift the lever to the right and back.

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DRIVING STYLE

Starting

Accessories installed

on longitudinal bars

FUEL SAVING

Here are some useful tips to save fuel

Remove accessories like: roof racks,

and minimise harmful emissions of CO

and other pollutants (nitric oxides,

unburnt hydrocarbons, fine dusts

etc…).

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ski racks, luggage container, etc. from

the roof if they are no longer used.

These accessories lower air penetration

and adversely affect consumption levels.

When transporting particularly large

objects, use a trailer if possible.

Do not warm the engine with the car

at a standstill or at idle or high speed:

under these conditions the engine

warms up much more slowly, increasing

electrical consumption and emissions.

It is therefore advisable to move off

immediately, slowly, avoiding high

speeds: in this way the engine will

warm up more quickly.

GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS

Car maintenance

Electrical devices

Have checks and adjustments carried

out in accordance with the “Scheduled

Servicing Plan”.

Use electrical devices only for the

amount of time needed. The heated

rear window, additional headlights,

windscreen wipers and heater fan

need a considerable amount of energy,

therefore a higher requirement of

current involves an increase of fuel

consumption (up to +25% in

Unnecessary actions

Avoid accelerating when stopped at

traffic lights or before switching off

the engine. This and also double

declutching is absolutely pointless

on modern cars and also increases

consumption and pollution.

Tyres

Check the pressure of the tyres routinely

at an interval of no more than 4 weeks:

if the pressure is too low, consumption

levels increase as resistance to rolling

is higher.

the urban cycle).

Climate control system

Gear selection

Climate control leads to higher fuel

consumption (on average up to +20%).

If the temperature outside permits,

try and use the air vents.

Unnecessary loads

As soon as the conditions of the traffic

and road allow, use a higher gear.

Using a low gear for faster acceleration

will increase consumption.

Do not travel with an overloaded boot.

The weight of the car (especially when

driving in town) and its ride greatly

affects consumption and stability.

In the same way improper use of a high

gear increases consumption, emissions

and engine wear.

Devices for aerodynamic control

The use of non-certified devices for

aerodynamic control may adversely

affect air drag and consumption levels.

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Traffic and road conditions

Max. speed

CONDITIONS OF USE

Cold starting

Rather high consumption levels are

linked to situations with heavy traffic,

for instance when travelling in queues

with frequent use of the lower gears

or in cities with many traffic lights.

Winding mountain roads and rough

road surfaces also adversely affect

consumption.

Fuel consumption considerably

increases with speed. Maintain

a constant speed, avoiding unnecessary

braking and acceleration, which cost

in terms of both fuel and emissions.

Short journeys and frequent cold starts

will prevent the engine from reaching

optimal running temperature.

This results in a significant increase in

consumption levels (from +15 to +30%

on the urban cycle) and emissions.

Acceleration

Accelerating violently will greatly

affect consumption and emissions:

acceleration should be gradual.

Stops in traffic

During prolonged hold-ups

(e.g. level crossings) the engine should

be switched off.

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The winter performance of these tyres

IMPORTANT When using snow tyres

with a maximum speed index below

the one that can be reached by the car

(increased by 5%), place a notice in the

passenger compartment, plainly in view,

which states the maximum speed

allowed by the snow tyres (as per EC

Directive).

SNOW TYRES

is considerably reduced when the tread

thickness is less than 4 mm. Replace

them in this case.

Use snow tyres of the same size as

the normal tyres provided with the car.

Due to snow tyre features, under

normal conditions of use or on long

motorway journeys, the performance

of these tyres is much lower than that

of standard tyres. Limit performance

according to the use for which they

were certified.

The Ford Dealership will be happy

to provide advice concerning the most

suitable type of tyre for the customer’s

requirements.

All four tyres should be the same

(brand and profile) to ensure greater

safety when driving and braking as well

as making the car more responsive.

For the type of tyre to be used, inflation

pressures and the specifications of snow

tyres, follow the instructions given

in paragraph “Wheels” in section

“Technical specifications”.

Remember that it is inappropriate to

change the rotation direction of tyres.

WARNING

You must not exceed

160 km/h on snow tyres

with a “Q” mark; in any case,

make sure you stick to the rules

of the highway code.

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IMPORTANT Snow chains cannot be

SNOW CHAINS

CAR INACTIVITY

fitted on the space-saver wheel. So,

if a front (drive) wheel is punctured

and chains are needed, a rear wheel

If the car is to be left inactive for longer

than a month, the following precautions

should be followed:

should be fitted to the front of the

WARNING

Never install snow chains

car and the space-saving spare wheel

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park the car in covered, dry and

if possible well-ventilated premises;

should be fitted to the rear. This way

on the space-saver spare

with two standard wheels at the front,

wheel.

snow chains can be fitted to them

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engage a gear;

to solve an emergency.

check that the handbrake is not

engaged;

The use of snow chains should be

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disconnect battery negative terminal

and check charge (see paragraph

“Battery - Charge and electrolyte

level check” in chapter “Maintenance

and care”)

Keep your speed down

in compliance with local regulations.

when snow chains are fitted.

The snow chains may be applied

only onto the front wheel tyres

(drive wheels).

Do not exceed 50 km/h.

Avoid potholes, steps and

pavements and also avoid driving

long distances on roads not covered

with snow in order to prevent

damaging the car and the roadbed.

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clean and protect the painted parts

using protective wax;

Check the tension of the snow chains

after the first few metres have been

driven.

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clean and protect the shiny metal

parts using special compounds readily

available;

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inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above

the standard specified pressure

and check it periodically;

sprinkle talcum powder on the

rubber windscreen and rear window

wiper blades and lift them off the

glass;

do not drain the engine cooling

system.

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slightly open the windows;

cover the car with a cloth or

perforated plastic sheet. Do not use

sheets of non-perforated plastic as

they do not allow moisture on the

car body to evaporate;

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STARTING AND DRIVING for Your Ford Ka 2 Door Second Generation (2009-2016)

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