2019-2024 Ford Puma SUV Crash and Breakdown Information -> Post-Crash Alert System User Manual
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Driving Hints•Do not carry unnecessary weight in yourCOLD WEATHERvehicle as extra weight wastes •Do not add unnecessary accessoriesto the exterior of your vehicle, forThe functional operation of someexample running boards. If you use acomponents and systems can be affectedroof rack, remember to fold it down orat temperatures below approximatelyremove it when not in use.-25°C (-13°F).•Do not shift into neutral when you arebraking or when your vehicle is slowingBREAKING-INdown.•Shut all windows when driving at need to break in new tires for•Switch off all electric systems whenapproximately 480 km (300 mi). Duringnot in use, for example air time, your vehicle may exhibit someMake sure that you unplug anyunusual driving from the auxiliary powerpoints when not in and ClutchAvoid heavy use of the brakes and clutchDRIVING THROUGH SHALLOWif possible for the first 160 km (100 mi) inWATERtown and for the first 1,600 km (1,000 mi)on : Do not attempt toDRIVING ECONOMICALLYcross a deep or flowing body of to follow this instruction couldThe following helps to improve fuelresult in the loss of control of yourconsumption:vehicle, personal injury or death.• Drive smoothly, accelerate gently andanticipate the road ahead to avoidNote: Driving through standing water canheavy vehicle damage.• Regularly check your tire pressures andNote: Engine damage can occur if watermake sure that they are inflated to theenters the air driving through standing water,• Follow the recommended maintenancecheck the depth. Never drive through waterschedule and carry out thethat is higher than the bottom of the frontrecommended area of your vehicle.• Plan your journey and check the trafficbefore you set off. It is more efficientto combine errands into a single tripwhenever possible.• Avoid idling the engine in cold weatheror for
Driving Hints
•
Do not carry unnecessary weight in your
COLD WEATHER
vehicle as extra weight wastes fuel.
PRECAUTIONS
•
Do not add unnecessary accessories
to the exterior of your vehicle, for
The functional operation of some
example running boards. If you use a
components and systems can be affected
roof rack, remember to fold it down or
at temperatures below approximately
remove it when not in use.
-25°C (-13°F).
•
Do not shift into neutral when you are
braking or when your vehicle is slowing
BREAKING-IN
down.
•
Shut all windows when driving at high
Tires
speeds.
You need to break in new tires for
•
Switch off all electric systems when
approximately 480 km (300 mi). During
not in use, for example air conditioning.
this time, your vehicle may exhibit some
Make sure that you unplug any
unusual driving characteristics.
accessories from the auxiliary power
points when not in use.
Brakes and Clutch
Avoid heavy use of the brakes and clutch
DRIVING THROUGH SHALLOW
if possible for the first 160 km (100 mi) in
WATER
town and for the first 1,600 km (1,000 mi)
on freeways.
WARNING: Do not attempt to
DRIVING ECONOMICALLY
cross a deep or flowing body of water.
Failure to follow this instruction could
The following helps to improve fuel
result in the loss of control of your
consumption:
vehicle, personal injury or death.
• Drive smoothly, accelerate gently and
anticipate the road ahead to avoid
Note: Driving through standing water can
heavy braking.
cause vehicle damage.
• Regularly check your tire pressures and
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
make sure that they are inflated to the
enters the air filter.
correct pressure.
Before driving through standing water,
• Follow the recommended maintenance
check the depth. Never drive through water
schedule and carry out the
that is higher than the bottom of the front
recommended checks.
rocker area of your vehicle.
• Plan your journey and check the traffic
before you set off. It is more efficient
to combine errands into a single trip
whenever possible.
• Avoid idling the engine in cold weather
or for extended periods. Start the
engine only when you are ready to set
off.
335
Puma (CF7) Vehicles Built From: 27-03-2023, CG3833en enGBR, Edition date: 202301, First-Printing
Driving HintsWARNING: Secure the floor matto both retention devices so that itcannot slip out of position and interferewith the pedals. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in the loss ofcontrol of your vehicle, personal injury : Do not place additionalfloor mats or any other covering on topof the original floor mats. This couldE266447result in the floor mat interfering with theWhen driving through standing water, driveoperation of the pedals. Failure to followvery slowly and do not stop your instruction could result in the loss ofYour brake performance and traction couldcontrol of your vehicle, personal injury orbe limited. After driving through water soon as it is safe to do so:WARNING: Always make sure that•Lightly press the brake pedal to dry theobjects cannot fall into the driver footbrakes and to check that they while your vehicle is moving. Objects•Turn the steering wheel to check thatthat are loose can become trappedthe steering power assist the pedals causing a loss ofvehicle the function of the following:•Horn•Exterior lightsFLOOR MATSWARNING: Use a floor matdesigned to fit the footwell of yourvehicle that does not obstruct the pedalarea. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in the loss of control of yourvehicle, personal injury or death.E142666To install floor mats that have eyelets,WARNING: Pedals that cannotposition the floor mat eyelet over themove freely can cause loss of vehicleretention post and press down to lock incontrol and increase the risk of seriousposition. Repeat for all eyelets on the floorpersonal remove the floor mats, reverse theinstallation procedure.336Puma (CF7) Vehicles Built From: 27-03-2023, CG3833en enGBR, Edition date: 202301, First-Printing
Driving Hints
WARNING: Secure the floor mat
to both retention devices so that it
cannot slip out of position and interfere
with the pedals. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
death.
WARNING: Do not place additional
floor mats or any other covering on top
of the original floor mats. This could
E266447
result in the floor mat interfering with the
When driving through standing water, drive
operation of the pedals. Failure to follow
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
this instruction could result in the loss of
Your brake performance and traction could
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
be limited. After driving through water and
death.
as soon as it is safe to do so:
WARNING: Always make sure that
•
Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
objects cannot fall into the driver foot
brakes and to check that they work.
well while your vehicle is moving. Objects
•
Turn the steering wheel to check that
that are loose can become trapped
the steering power assist works.
under the pedals causing a loss of
vehicle control.
Check the function of the following:
•
Horn
•
Exterior lights
FLOOR MATS
WARNING: Use a floor mat
designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle that does not obstruct the pedal
area. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death.
E142666
To install floor mats that have eyelets,
WARNING: Pedals that cannot
position the floor mat eyelet over the
move freely can cause loss of vehicle
retention post and press down to lock in
control and increase the risk of serious
position. Repeat for all eyelets on the floor
personal injury.
mat.
To remove the floor mats, reverse the
installation procedure.
336
Puma (CF7) Vehicles Built From: 27-03-2023, CG3833en enGBR, Edition date: 202301, First-Printing

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