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WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES  
GENERAL WARNINGS .....................................................  
LOW BRAKE FLUID ...........................................................  
HANDBRAKE APPLIED .....................................................  
AIR BAG FAILURE ..............................................................  
FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATED ........  
OVERHEATED ENGINE COOLANT ............................  
LOW BATTERY CHARGE ...............................................  
ABS FAILURE ........................................................................  
EBD FAILURE .......................................................................  
LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE ........................................  
DEGRADED OIL .................................................................  
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAILURE .....................  
INCOMPLETE DOOR LOCKING ..................................  
INJECTION SYSTEM FAILURE ........................................  
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REAR FOG LIGHTS ............................................................ 101  
GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION ................................. 101  
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR FAILURE ................ 101  
AUTO-START-STOP SYSTEM DEACTIVATION ....... 102  
FUEL CUT-OFF INERTIA SWITCH INTERVENTION/  
FUEL CUT-OFF NOT AVAILABLE ................................. 102  
EXTERIOR LIGHTING FAILURE .................................... 102  
PARKING SENSOR FAILURE ........................................... 102  
ESP SYSTEM FAILURE ........................................................ 102  
HILL HOLDER FAILURE .................................................... 102  
SIDE LIGHTS AND DIPPED BEAM HEADLIGHTS .... 102  
FOLLOW ME HOME ......................................................... 102  
FOG LIGHTS ........................................................................ 103  
LEFT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR ...................... 103  
RIGHT-HAND DIRECTION INDICATOR .................. 103  
MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS ............................................. 103  
POSSIBLE ICE ON ROAD ................................................ 103  
SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED ................................................. 103  
LIMITED RANGE ................................................................. 103  
ASR SYSTEM ......................................................................... 103  
WORN BRAKE PADS ........................................................ 104  
SEAT BELTS NOT FASTENED ........................................ 104  
HEATED REAR WINDOW............................................... 104  
HEATED WINDSCREEN .................................................. 104  
ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE (EOBD)  
(PETROL VERSIONS) .........................................................  
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DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER CLOGGED ................. 100  
FUEL RESERVE ..................................................................... 100  
GLOW PLUGS ..................................................................... 100  
GLOW PLUG HEATING FAILURE ................................ 100  
WATER IN DIESEL FILTER ............................................... 101  
FORD CODE PROTECTION SYSTEM FAILURE ....... 101  
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Handbrake applied  
LOW BRAKE FLUID  
(red)  
WARNING LIGHTS  
AND MESSAGES  
The warning light turns on when  
the handbrake is applied.  
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HANDBRAKE APPLIED  
(red)  
On certain versions, if the car is moving  
the buzzer will also sound.  
GENERAL WARNINGS  
When the ignition key is moved  
The turning on of the warning light  
is accompanied by a specific message  
and/or buzzer sound where provided  
by instrument panel. These indications  
are concise and brief and cautionary  
and as such must not be considered  
as exhaustive and/or alternative to  
the information contained in the Owner  
Handbook, which shall always be  
read through carefully and thoroughly.  
In the event of a failure indication,  
always refer to the contents  
of this chapter.  
to MAR-ON, the warning light turns on  
IMPORTANT If the warning light turns  
on when travelling, check that  
the handbrake is not engaged.  
and should go off after a few seconds.  
Low brake fluid  
The warning light comes on when the  
level of the brake fluid in the reservoir  
falls below the minimum level due to  
a possible leak in the circuit.  
AIR BAG FAILURE  
(amber)  
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On some versions the display shows  
the dedicated message.  
Turning the ignition key to  
MAR-ON the warning light turns on,  
but it should go off after a few seconds.  
IMPORTANT Failure indications  
displayed are divided into two categories:  
very serious and less serious failures.  
The warning light stays on constantly  
if there is a failure in the air bag system.  
WARNING  
Very serious failures are indicated  
by a repeated and prolonged warning  
“cycle”.  
On some versions the display shows  
the dedicated message.  
If the warning light  
x
turns on when travelling  
(on certain versions together with  
the message on the display) stop  
the car immediately and contact  
your Ford Dealership.  
Less serious failures are indicated  
by a limited “warning” cycle.  
Press MENU ESC to stop the warning  
cycle in both cases.  
The instrument panel warning light  
will stay on until the cause of  
the malfunction is eliminated.  
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FRONT PASSENGER  
AIR BAG DEACTIVATED  
(amber)  
OVERHEATED ENGINE  
WARNING  
If when turning the key to  
MAR-ON the warning light  
COOLANT (red)  
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Turning the ignition key to  
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does not turn on or if it stays on  
MAR-ON the warning light turns on,  
The warning light  
comes on when  
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when travelling, there could be  
a failure in safety systems; in this  
event air bags or pretensioners may  
not be deployed in case of impact  
or, in a minor number of cases, they  
could deploy accidentally. Contact  
your Ford Dealership immediately  
to have the system checked before  
driving off.  
but it should go off after a few seconds.  
the front passenger air bag is deactivated.  
The warning light turns on when the  
engine is overheated.  
With the front passenger air bag on,  
when the ignition key is moved to  
MAR-ON, the warning light  
comes  
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on steadily for a few seconds; then,  
it continues to flash for some seconds  
and finally goes off.  
If the warning light comes on when  
driving, proceed as follows:  
❒ in standard driving conditions:  
stop the car, switch off the engine  
and check whether the water level  
in the reservoir is not below the  
MIN. mark. In this case, wait for  
a few minutes for the engine to cool  
down, then slowly and carefully  
open the cap, top-up with coolant  
and check that the level is between  
the MIN. and MAX. marks on the  
reservoir itself. Also check visually  
for any fluid leaks. Should the  
warning light turn on again at  
the next start-up, contact a Ford  
Dealership.  
WARNING  
Warning light  
indicates  
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WARNING  
The failure of the warning  
a failure of warning light  
¬. This condition is indicated by  
intermittent blinking of warning  
light (warning light off)  
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is indicated by intermittent blinking  
for longer than the normal four  
light  
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for longer than 4 seconds.  
In this case, the warning light  
may not indicate failures in the  
retaining system. Contact Ford  
Dealership immediately to have the  
system checked before driving off.  
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seconds of the warning light  
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that signals front passenger air  
bag deactivated.  
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❒ If the vehicle is used under  
demanding conditions  
ABS FAILURE (amber)  
LOW ENGINE OIL  
PRESSURE (red)  
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(e.g. towing trailers uphill or fully  
loaded): slow down and, if the light  
stays on, stop the car. Wait for 2  
or 3 minutes with the engine running  
and slightly accelerated to further  
favour the coolant circulation.  
Turning the ignition key  
DEGRADED OIL  
(Duratorq versions  
with DPF – red)  
to MAR-ON the warning  
light turns on, but it should go  
off after a few seconds.  
The warning light will light up when  
the system is either not working or  
not available. Under these circumstances  
the braking system will work as normal  
without the extra performance offered  
by the ABS system. Drive carefully  
and go to a Ford Dealership as soon  
as possible.  
Low engine oil pressure  
Then stop the engine. Check the  
correct fluid level as described above.  
When the ignition key is moved to  
MAR-ON, the warning light turns on  
but should go out as soon as the engine  
is started.  
IMPORTANT Over demanding routes,  
it is advisable to keep the engine on and  
slightly accelerated for a few minutes  
before switching it off.  
On some versions the display shows the  
dedicated message.  
On some versions the display shows the  
dedicated message.  
On some versions the display shows  
the dedicated message.  
WARNING  
If the warning light  
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LOW BATTERY  
CHARGE (red)  
turns on when the car  
is travelling (on certain versions  
together with the message  
on the display) stop the engine  
immediately and contact  
a Ford Dealership.  
EBD FAILURE  
(red) (amber)  
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Turning the ignition key to  
MAR-ON, the warning light turns on  
and should go out as soon as the engine  
is started (with the engine running  
at idle speed a short delay in going  
out is allowed).  
Warning lights  
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lit at the  
same time with the engine running,  
indicate an EBD system failure or that  
the system is not available. Early locking  
of the rear wheels may occur in  
the event of violent braking causing  
the car to swerve. Drive very carefully  
to a Ford Dealership to have  
Degraded oil  
The warning light turns on and flashes  
along with the message on the display  
when the system detects that the  
engine oil is degraded.  
If the warning light stays on, immediately  
contact a Ford Dealership.  
the system inspected.  
Following the first indication, whenever  
the engine is started, the warning light  
will continue to flash cyclically for  
3 minutes with intervals when the  
warning light is OFF for 5 seconds until  
the oil is changed.  
On some versions the display shows  
the dedicated message.  
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INCOMPLETE DOOR  
LOCKING (red)  
EOBD/INJECTION  
SYSTEM FAILURE  
(amber)  
WARNING  
If the warning light  
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flashes, immediately  
The warning light turns  
contact the nearest Ford Dealership  
to change the engine oil and turn  
off the warning light on  
the instrument panel. Failure  
to comply with this condition  
could invalidate the warranty.  
on when one or more doors  
Under normal conditions, when  
or the tailgate are not perfectly closed.  
the ignition key is turned to MAR-ON,  
the warning light comes on, but should  
go off as soon as the engine is started.  
On some versions the display shows  
the dedicated message.  
If the warning light remains on or  
comes on whilst driving, it means that  
the injection system is not working  
properly; in particular, if the warning  
light comes on constantly, this indicates  
a malfunction in the supply/ignition  
system that could cause excessive  
exhaust emissions, a possible loss  
of performance, poor driveability  
and high fuel consumption.  
A buzzer will sound (for versions with  
multifunction display only) when doors  
are open and the car is running.  
ELECTRIC POWER  
STEERING FAILURE  
(amber)  
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Turning the ignition key to MAR-ON  
the warning light turns on, but it should  
go off after a few seconds.  
A specific message is displayed  
on certain versions.  
Under these conditions, you may  
continue travelling at a moderate  
speed without demanding excessive  
effort from the engine. Prolonged use  
of the car with the warning light on  
may cause damage. Contact a Ford  
Dealership as soon as possible.  
The warning light switches off if the  
failure disappears, but it is still stored  
by the system.  
If the warning light stays on, you will not  
have the steering assistance and the  
effort on the steering wheel will be  
increased; steering is still however  
possible. Contact a Ford Dealership.  
On some versions the display shows the  
dedicated message.  
Petrol engines only  
If the warning light is flashing,  
this indicates that the catalytic  
converter may be damaged.  
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If the warning light flashes, release the  
accelerator pedal to lower the speed  
of the engine until the warning light  
stops flashing; continue the journey  
at moderate speed, trying to avoid  
driving conditions that may cause  
further flashing. Finally, contact a Ford  
dealership as soon as possible.  
DIESEL PARTICULATE  
GLOW PLUG HEATING  
(1.3L Duratorq versions –  
amber)  
FILTER CLOGGED  
(1.3L Duratorq versions -  
amber) (versions with  
multifunction display)  
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GLOW PLUG HEATING  
FAILURE (1.3L Duratorq versions –  
amber)  
Turning the ignition key to MAR-ON  
the warning light turns on, but it should  
go off after a few seconds.  
Glow plug heating  
The warning light will go on when  
the key is turned to MAR-ON. It will  
go out as soon as the glow plugs have  
reached a predetermined temperature.  
Start the engine as soon as the warning  
light goes out.  
The warning light turns on when the  
diesel particulate filter is clogged and  
the driving conditions do not enable  
to activate automatically the reclaiming  
procedure.  
To enable reclaiming, i.e. cleaning  
the filter, keep the car running until  
the warning light turns off.  
Go to a Ford Dealership as  
soon as possible if warning  
light  
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does not light up  
when the key is turned to  
MAR-ON or if, while travelling, the  
warning light comes on either steady  
or blinking (along with a message on  
the display). The operation of the  
IMPORTANT At high ambient  
temperatures the warning light stays  
on for an extremely short time.  
The display will show the dedicated  
message.  
warning light  
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may be checked by  
Glow plug heating failure  
the traffic control authorities using  
specific devices. Always comply with  
the traffic regulations in force in the  
country where you are driving.  
The warning light flashes if there is  
a failure in the heating system. Go to  
a Ford Dealership as soon as possible.  
FUEL RESERVE  
(amber)  
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On some versions the display shows  
the dedicated message.  
Turning the ignition key  
to MAR-ON the warning light turns  
on, but it should go off after a few  
seconds.  
The warning light turns on when about  
5 litres of fuel are left in the tank.  
IMPORTANT The warning light will  
flash to indicate a system failure.  
Go to a Ford Dealership to have  
the system checked.  
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WATER IN DIESEL  
FILTER (1.3L Duratorq –  
versions – amber)  
FORD CODE –  
PROTECTION SYSTEM  
FAILURE (red)  
GENERIC FAILURE  
INDICATION (amber)  
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Turning the ignition key to MAR-ON  
the warning light turns on, but it should  
go off after a few seconds.  
The warning light turns on in the  
following circumstances.  
If with the ignition key at MAR-ON,  
the warning light stays on, this indicates  
a possible failure (see “Ford Code  
Engine oil pressure sensor failure  
system” in section “Knowing your car”).  
The warning light  
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turns on when  
there is water in the diesel fuel filter.  
The warning light comes on when  
the engine oil pressure sensor is faulty.  
Go to a Ford Dealership to have  
the failure fixed as soon as possible.  
If with the engine running the warning  
light  
flashes, this means that the car  
On some versions the display shows  
the dedicated message.  
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is not protected by the engine inhibitor  
device (see “Ford Code system”  
in section “Knowing your car”).  
Contact a Ford Dealership to have all  
the keys memorised.  
The presence of water  
in the supply circuit may  
cause severe damage to  
the injection system and  
REAR FOG LIGHTS  
irregular engine operation. If warning  
(amber)  
light  
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lights up (on some versions  
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the warning light è along with the  
message), go to a Ford Dealership  
as soon as possible to have the system  
bled. If the above indications come  
on immediately after refuelling,  
water has probably been poured  
into the tank: turn the engine off  
immediately and contact a Ford  
Dealership.  
The warning light comes on  
when the rear fog lights are turned on.  
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Fuel cut-off inertia switch  
intervention/fuel cut-off  
not available  
ESP SYSTEM FAILURE  
(amber)  
SIDE LIGHTS  
AND DIPPED BEAM  
HEADLIGHTS (green)  
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HILL HOLDER FAILURE  
(amber)  
The warning light turns on when the  
fuel cut-off inertia switch intervenes  
or when the fuel cut-off system  
is not available.  
FOLLOW ME HOME  
(green)  
ESP system failure  
Side lights and dipped beam  
headlights  
Turning the ignition key to MAR-ON  
the warning light turns on, but it should  
go off after a few seconds.  
The display will show the dedicated  
message.  
The warning light comes on when side/  
tail lights or low beams are turned on.  
If the warning light does not go off or  
stays on when travelling together with  
the button LED ASR OFF, contact  
a Ford Dealership.  
Parking sensor failure  
Follow me home  
The warning light turns on and  
the message is shown on the display  
when a parking sensor failure  
is detected. In this case contact  
a Ford Dealership.  
The warning light will turn on when this  
device is active (see “Follow me home”  
in section “Knowing your car”).  
The display shows the dedicated  
message.  
The display shows the dedicated  
message.  
Note Warning light flashing when  
driving indicates that the ESP system  
is active.  
AUTO-START-STOP  
SYSTEM  
DEACTIVATION  
(amber)  
Hill Holder failure  
EXTERIOR LIGHTS  
FAILURE (amber)  
Turning the ignition key to MAR-ON  
the warning light turns on, but it should  
go off after a few seconds.  
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The warning light comes on  
when an external light failure  
is detected.  
The warning light turns off when the  
Auto-Start-Stop system is turned off  
by pressing the button on the dashboard.  
A corresponding message may be  
displayed on some versions.  
The warning light will turn on when the  
Hill Holder system is faulty. In this case,  
contact a Ford Dealership as soon as  
possible.  
The display will show the dedicated  
message (where provided).  
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SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED  
FOG LIGHTS (green)  
MAIN BEAM  
HEADLIGHTS (blue)  
The display will show the dedicated  
message when the car exceeds the  
set speed limit (see “Reconfigurable  
Multifunction Display” in the section  
“Knowing your car”).  
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The warning light comes  
on when the front fog lights  
are turned on.  
The warning light comes on  
when the main beams are turned on.  
LIMITED RANGE  
(versions with multifunction display)  
LEFT-HAND  
DIRECTION  
INDICATOR  
(green – intermittent)  
POSSIBLE ICE ON  
THE ROAD (amber)  
(versions with  
multifunction display)  
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The display will show the dedicated  
message to warn the driver that  
the driving range is less than 50 km.  
This indication starts flashing when  
the outside temperature reaches or falls  
below 4° C to warn the driver of the  
possible presence of ice on the road.  
The light (arrow) comes on when the  
direction indicator control lever is  
moved downwards or, together with  
the right-hand arrow, when the hazard  
warning light button is pressed.  
ASR SYSTEM (versions with  
multifunction display)  
The ASR system can be turned off  
by pressing the button ASR OFF.  
The display shows the dedicated  
message.  
The display will show the dedicated  
message to warn the driver that  
the system is off; at the same time  
the button LED will come on.  
RIGHT-HAND  
DIRECTION  
INDICATOR  
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Pressing again the button ASR OFF,  
the button LED will turn off and  
the display will show the dedicated  
message to warn the driver that  
the system is on again.  
(green – blinking)  
The light comes on when the direction  
indicator control lever is moved  
upwards or, together with the left-hand  
arrow, when the hazard warning light  
button is pressed.  
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WORN BRAKE PADS  
(amber)  
SEAT BELTS  
NOT FASTENED (red)  
HEATED REAR  
WINDOW (amber)  
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The warning light on the dial  
turns on (and the message  
appears on the display) if the front brake  
pads are worn; in this case have them  
changed as soon as possible.  
The warning light turns  
on when switching the heated  
The warning light on the display  
rear window on.  
will light up when the car is moving and  
the driver’s seat belt is not correctly  
fastened. The warning light will go on  
blinking, and a steady buzzer will  
be emitted for the first 6 seconds when  
front seat belts are not properly fastened  
and the vehicle is running; for the next  
90 seconds the warning light will  
continue blinking and the buzzer  
will become intermittent.  
HEATED WINDSCREEN  
(amber)  
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The warning light turns  
on when the heated windscreen  
is turned on.  
The SBR (Seat Belt Reminder) can only  
be turned off by the Ford service  
network. Contact a Ford Dealership  
to deactivate/reactivate it.  
The SBR system can be reactivated  
through the display set-up menu if the  
vehicle is equipped with a multifunction  
display. The display will show the  
dedicated message.  
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