Manual Fusion

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Contents

Quick start 2

Introduction 12

Instrumentation 14

Vehicle information systems 22

Climate controls 36

Lights 46

Driver controls 54

Locks (security) 64

Seating and safety restraints 77

Driving 98

Roadside emergencies 138

Cleaning 161

Maintenance 163

Capacities and specifications 172

Index 184

Quick start

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STORAGE AREAS

Front storage compartment

Press the button to open.

To close, push the cover downuntil it engages.

Note: Avoid keeping heat-sensitiveobjects in the front storagecompartment.

Never drive with the frontstorage compartment lid

open. This will obscure yourvision out of the front screen.Before setting off, always ensurethat the lid is securely engaged.

Storage compartment

A storage compartment is providedunderneath the instrument panelon the drivers side.

Glove compartment

Card holder

Coin holders

Pen/pencil clip

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Under-seat storage

The storage box is located underthe front passenger seat.

To open: Pull the front of the seatcushion up .

Pull the seat cushion towards theinstrument panel .

Lift the seat cushion to reveal thestorage area .

To close, follow the above steps inreverse, making sure that you pushthe seat cushion downwards until itlocks into place.

Storage pockets

Drivers seat

Rear seats

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Map pockets(front seats)

FOLDING THE REAR SEATCUSHION AND SEATBACKFORWARDS

Slide the front seat forwards.

Fold the seat cushion forwards.

Lower the head restraints. Pullthe locking handle on the rearseatback and fold the seatbackforwards .

Press the rear of the seatbackdown to create a level surface .

When returning the seats to theiroriginal positions, make sure theseat belts will function properly andare positioned in front of theseatback.

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MULTIFUNCTION DISPLAY

For details, refer to page 20onwards.

Distance to empty ordigital clock

To toggle between distance toempty and the clock, briefly pressthe right-hand button on theinstrument cluster.

Depending on the audio systemfitted, the clock is displayed onlywhile the right-hand button ispressed. Displaying the clockpermanently and the setting of theclock is available on the audiosystem only.

Tripmeter

To reset, press and hold theleft-hand button on theinstrument cluster.

Odometer

MESSAGE CENTRE

For details, refer to page 20onwards and page 22 onwards.

The display shows:

Gear display

(vehicles with automatictransmission or Durashift EST)

Clock or the audio system display

(depending on the audio systemequipped, if the audio system isswitched on or off and theindividual Message Centre settings)

Outside air temperature

Tripmeter

Odometer

Display warning light

The warning light accompanies thewarning and info messages andilluminates red or amber.

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Functions of the main menu

Press the RE/SET button briefly toscroll through the following menufunctions:

Distance to empty

Average speed

Average fuel

Fuel economy(depending on country)

Time setting(when the vehicle is stationaryand depending on audio systemfitted)

Individual settings(when the vehicle is stationary)

Warning and info messages

Press and hold the RE/SET buttonto change or reset the desiredfunction or to enter the settingsmenus.

Personalised settings

The following personalised settingsare available on the MessageCentre:

Remote unlocking

The vehicle can be set to unlockonly the drivers door or to unlockall doors when the button ispressed once.

Lane change indicators

The direction indicators can be setto flash three times when themultifunction lever is tapped up ordown.

Radio display

The Message Centre can displaysome audio system information.

Hazards on heavy braking

The hazard light can be set to flashautomatically if the brakes areapplied abruptly (e.g. emergencybraking).

Chimes

Some of the convinience chimescan be deactivated.

Language menu

Different languages can be chosento be used for the display.

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CLIMATE CONTROLS

For details, refer to chapterClimate controls, page 36 onwards.

Screen defrosting/demisting

Set the blower to position 3 or 4,select the maximum temperatureand set the air distribution controlto . Switch on the airconditioning (if equipped) tosupport demisting.

If necessary, switch on

the heated front screen and

the heated rear screen.

On vehicles with ElectronicAutomatic Climate Control pressthe button. This will activatethe heated screens as well asselecting the maximumtemperature and blower speed.

If the button is pressed again,the system returns to the previoussetting. The heated screens switchoff automatically after a short time.

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Rapid cooling of the vehicleinterior

Set the blower to position 4, selectthe minimum temperature and setthe air distribution control to .Switch on the air conditioning andrecirculated air.

If the windows start to mist up afterrapid cooling, switch off therecirculated air.

On vehicles with ElectronicAutomatic Climate Control pressthe AUTO button. The ElectronicAutomatic Climate Control adjuststo the current circumstancesautomatically.

LOCKS (SECURITY)

For details, refer to chapter Locks(security), page 64 onwards.

Locking/unlocking the vehicle

Press once to activate centrallocking and arm the anti-theftalarm system (if equipped)

Press twice within threeseconds to activate doublelocking and arm the anti-theftalarm system (if equipped)

Press once to unlock thevehicle. For personal settings,refer to sectionReprogramming the

unlocking function, page 70.

Press twice withinthree seconds to unlock/openthe tailgate only.

Note: The doors cannot be openedfrom inside the vehicle when doublelocking is activated.

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AUDIO SYSTEMS

For details, refer to the separatemanual.

Automatic volume control (AVC)

This function increases ordecreases the volume of the audiosystem relative to the vehiclespeed. For personal settings, referto the separate manual.

Setting the time and date

To enter the settings mode pressthe CLOCK button on the audiosystem.

Press the or button to togglebetween time and date.

To set the time/date turn the rotarycontrol.

Press the CLOCK button to savethe setting and exit the settingsmode.

DIESEL LOW FUEL SAFETYMODE

Diesel engines must never run outof fuel. They have safety devices toprevent this. They will reduceengine power by up to 30 % when alow fuel level is detected, asindicated by the low fuel warninglight.

The system will also shut down (i.e.the engine will stop completely)just prior to reaching zero fuel toprevent re-starting problems and,more importantly, severe enginedamage.

To start the engine, see the sectionDiesel low fuel safety mode onpage 124.

Benefits of the diesel low fuelsafety mode

This mode maximises fuelefficiency under very low fuelconditions and helps to prevent:

Running out of fuel too quickly

Clogging the fuel system

Placing excess pressure on theengine, that would result in costlyand severe engine damage

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ELECTRICAL FEATURES

Autolamps


When the exterior light switch is setto position AUTO, the dipped beamheadlights will switch on and offautomatically depending on theambient light. The Autolamps areactivated only when the ignition isswitched on (position II).

Home safe light

For details, refer to page 48.

With the ignition switched off theheadlights can be switched on andwill be switched off automaticallyafter a period of time.

On vehicles with Autolamps:

turn the exterior lights switchfrom the position to positionAUTO and back to position within 2 seconds, or

turn the exterior lights switchfrom the position AUTO toposition and back to positionAUTO within 2 seconds.

On vehicles without Autolamps:

turn the exterior lights switchfrom the position toposition and back toposition within 2 seconds, or

turn the exterior lights switchfrom the position toposition and back toposition within 2 seconds.

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Welcome lights


The side and tail lights will switchon automatically for 25 secondswhen the door is unlocked usingthe remote control. Once all doorsare closed, the welcome lights willswitch off automatically after5 seconds or at once if the ignitionis switched on.

Autowipers/intermittent wiping


Depending on the model variant,auto wipers or intermittent wipingare selected by moving the wiperlever one position upwards.

When the ignition is switched onwith the wiper lever in theAutowipers position, the wipers willnot cycle until water is detected onthe front screen.

Select the wipe interval or the rainsensor sensitivity of the auto wiperswith the rotary switch:

1 = Short time interval/high sensitivity

6 = Extended time interval/low sensitivity

Power folding mirrors


With the interior switch in thecentre position, push the controlunit down to fold the mirror. Toreturn the door mirror to its originalposition push the control unit downagain.

Press the button once to lock thevehicle: the door mirrors will foldautomatically if they are not alreadyfolded back using the control unit.

Press the button once to unlockthe vehicle: the door mirrors willunfold automatically if they wereautomatically folded back.

Introduction

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PREFACE

Congratulations on acquiring yournew Ford. Please take the time toget well acquainted with yourvehicle by reading your ownerliterature. The more you know andunderstand about your vehicle thegreater the safety, economy, andpleasure you will derive fromdriving it.

The Owners Handbook describesevery option and model variantavailable in every Europeancountry and therefore some of theitems covered may not apply toyour particular vehicle.Furthermore, due to printingcycles it may describe optionsbefore they are generallyavailable.

Regular servicing of your vehiclehelps maintain both its road-worthiness and its resale value. Anetwork of more than 7 000 Fordauthorized repairers throughoutEurope can help you with theirprofessional servicing expertise.

Their specially trained personnelare best qualified to service yourvehicle properly and expertly. Also,they are supported by a wide rangeof highly specialised tools andequipment specially developed forservicing Ford vehicles.

Remember to pass on theOwners Handbook when

reselling the vehicle. It is anintegral part of the vehicle.

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FOR YOUR SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Warning symbols inthis handbook

How can you reduce the risk ofpersonal injury and preventpossible damage to others, yourvehicle and its equipment? In thishandbook, answers to suchquestions are contained incomments highlighted by thewarning triangle symbol.

Note: Important information is alsogiven in paragraphs starting withthe highlighted word Note.

Warning symbols onyour vehicle

When you see thissymbol, it is imperativethat you consult therelevant section of this

handbook before touching orattempting adjustment of any kind.

RUNNING IN

Avoid driving too briskly during thefirst 1 500 km. Vary the speedfrequently and change up a gearearly. Avoid labouring the engine.

New tyres require a running-indistance of approximately 500 km.During this period, the car mayexhibit different drivingcharacteristics. Therefore, avoiddriving too briskly during the first500 km.

If possible, you should avoid heavyuse of the brakes for the first150 km in town and for the first1 500 km on motorways.

From 1 500 km onwards you cangradually increase the performanceof your vehicle up to the permittedmaximum speeds.

We wish you safe and pleasurabledriving with your Ford vehicle.

Instrumentation

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Position Description See page

Side window demister 36

Ventilation vents 36

Luggage compartment release 66

Multifunction lever: direction indicators,main beam, message centre

51-52, 22

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Position Description See page

Instrument cluster 16-21

Wiper lever 55-57

Heated front screen switch 45

Heated rear screen switch 45

Front storage compartment 128

Hazard flasher switch 138

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)1 101-102

Coin holder1 130

Airbag deactivation light1 91-92

Coin holder1 130

Audio systems/navigation system:see the separate manual

Heating/ventilation/air conditioning 36-45

Interior temperature sensor2 42

Ignition switch 102

Horn 54

Steering wheel adjustment 54

Audio remote control 58

Headlight levelling control 50

Storage compartment 128

Exterior lights/front fog lights/rear fog lights

46-50

1 Depending on model variant.2 Vehicles with Electronic Automatic Climate Control.

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WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Position Symbol Function See page

Transmission/Engine systems fault warning light

1131, 122

ESP indicator light 101-102

Airbag/seat belt pretensioner warning light

91

Direction indicator light 52

Engine immobilisation systemindicator light

73

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Position Symbol Function See page

Ignition warning light 156

Headlight indicator light 47

Main beam indicator light 52

Frost warning light 124

Doors open warning light2 67

Rear fog light indicator light 48

Low fuel level warning light 124

Brake system warning light 98, 99, 168

Oil pressure warning light 168

Power assisted steering warning light3

123

Overdrive indicator light1 109

Glow plug indicator light 104

Front fog light indicator light 47-48

Engine warning light 123

ABS warning light 99

1 Vehicles with automatic transmission.2 Depending on model variant.3 Vehicles with 1.6 l Duratorq-TDCi engine.

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The following warning and indicatorlights illuminate when the ignitionis switched on:

ABS(depending on model variant)

Airbag/seat belt pretensioner

Brake system

Doors open(depending on model variant)

Engine

Engine immobilisation

ESP(depending on model variant)

Frost

Ignition

Oil pressure

Power assisted steering (vehicles with 1.6 l Duratorq-TDCiengine)

Transmission/engine systems

If a warning or indicator light doesnot illuminate when the ignition isswitched on, it indicates amalfunction. Have the systemchecked by an expert.

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GAUGES

Tachometer

On vehicles with a diesel engine,the tachometer goes to6 000 revolutions per minute.

Engine coolant temperaturegauge

At normal operating temperature,the temperature indicator remainswithin the centre section.

If the needle enters the red sectionand/or the Engine coolanttemperature warning appears, theengine is overheating.

Switch off the ignition anddetermine the source of theproblem once the engine has cooleddown.

Refer also to section Coolingsystem reservoir, page 169.

Fuel gauge

The arrow adjacent to the fuelpump symbol indicates on whichside of the vehicle the fuel filler capis located.

Speedometer

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Multifunction display orMessage Centre

Depending on the model variant,the vehicle is equipped with amultifunction display or a displayfor the Message Centre.

The display is activated when thedrivers door is opened or theignition is switched on.

With the ignition switched off(position 0) and the key removed,the display will be automaticallydeactivated after approximately10 minutes.

Multifunction display(depending on vehicle variant)

Distance to empty and digitalclock

Press the right-hand button onthe instrument cluster briefly totoggle between the displays.

Distance to empty

Indicates the approximate distancethe vehicle will travel on the fuelremaining in the tank. Changes indriving pattern may cause the valueto vary.

Digital clock

Note: Depending on the audiosystem fitted, the clock is displayedonly while the right-hand button is pressed. Displaying the clockpermanently and the setting of theclock is available on the audiosystem only. Please see chapterQuick start, page 9, or the separatemanual.

The setting of the clock is onlypossible when the vehicle isstationary.

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To set the time:

Turn the ignition key toposition II.

Press and hold the right-handbutton until the time displayflashes.

To advance the time, press theright-hand button briefly. Eachpress advances the time by oneminute.

To advance rapidly, hold thebutton pressed.

Tripmeter

The tripmeter can register themileage of individual journeys.

To reset, press and hold theleft-hand button beneath thedisplay.

Note: If Sh on appears in thedisplay instead of the tripmeter, theshipping mode of the vehicleselectric system is activated. Pleasecontact your dealer to deactivatethis mode.

Odometer

Registers the total mileage of thevehicle.

Message Centre(depending on model variant)

Gear display

For information, refer to the sectionGear display, page 107 (vehicleswith automatic transmission) orpage 116 (vehicles with DurashiftEST).

Clock or the display of the audiosystem


Tripmeter

Odometer

Display warning light

For further information about theMessage Centre, refer to thechapter Vehicle informationsystems, page 22 onwards.

Vehicle information systems

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MESSAGE CENTRE

Switch on the ignition (position II)to activate the Message Centre.

Various systems can beprogrammed using the MessageCentre and the multifunction leveron the steering column.

The Message Centre also provideswarning messages about faults orsystem malfunctions. For furtherdetails, refer to the sectionWarning/information messages,page 26.

For road safety reasons, setand reset the functions only

when the vehicle is stationary.

Note: The displays depend on theequipment fitted and thereforecertain displays may not appear inthe Message Centre of yourparticular vehicle.

The display is activated when thedrivers door is opened or theignition is switched on.

With the ignition switched off(position 0) and the key removed,the display will be automaticallydeactivated after approximately10 minutes.

Note: If SHIP ON appears in thedisplay, the shipping mode of thevehicles electric system isactivated. Please contact yourdealer to deactivate this mode.

Controls

Press the RE/SET button briefly totoggle between the displays.

Press and hold the RE/SET buttonto reset, to choose a submenu, or toadjust the settings.

If all chimes are activated, a shorttone will sound to confirm a resetor a selection.


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Menu Display/sub-menu See page

Overview 24

Outside air temperature 25

Odometer/Tripmeter 25

Distance to empty 25

Main menu Average speed 25

Average fuel consumption 25

Fuel economy 25

Warning/information messages 26

Time setting 30

Overview 31

Remote unlock mode 33

Lane change indicators 33

Radio display 33

Settings menu Hazards on heavy braking 33g

Chime deactivation 34

Language setting 34

Measure units 35

Settings exit 35


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Main menu

WARNING/INFOMESSAGES


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Press the RE/SET button briefly totoggle between the displays.

Press and hold the RE/SET buttonto reset or to choose a sub-menu.


Shows the outside air temperature.

See also section Frost warning,page 124.

Tripmeter

To reset, press and hold theRE/SET button.

Odometer

Distance to empty

Indicates the approximate distancethe vehicle will travel on the fuelremaining in the tank. Changes indriving pattern may cause the valueto vary.

Refer also to the section Low fuellevel warning on page 124.

Average speed

Indicates the average speedcalculated over the last 1 000 km orsince last reset.


Average fuel consumption

Indicates the average fuelconsumption since the function waslast reset.


Fuel economy(depending on country)

Indicates the instantaneous fuelconsumption of the vehicle.


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Warning/information messages

Each time a warning messageappears in the display, the drivermust acknowledge it by pressingthe RE/SET button. The displaythen returns to the one previouslyshown.

Repeat this if further warningmessages appear.

Information messages do not haveto be acknowledged and willdisappear automatically after ashort period of time.

Once acknowledged, the warningmessage(s) will appear in the Mainmenu in the positionWARNING/INFO MESSAGESshown in the diagram on page 24and keep present until the problemhas been solved.

When scrolling through the Mainmenu, the warning messages willappear one after the other forapproximately two seconds eachand do not have to beacknowledged with the RE/SETbutton.

The messages are supplemented bya warning light next to the display,some additionally by the textPLEASE CHECK OWNERSGUIDE.

Information messages are indicatedby the warning light illuminatingamber.

Warning messages are indicated bythe warning light illuminating red.

If a warning/information messageaccompanied by the warning light ispresent, the warning light willremain illuminated.


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MessageWarning

lightSystem

Seepage

red Brakes98,

99

red Cooling system 19, 169

redAutomatictransmission, DurashiftEST

113,122

red Power steering 123

amber/red

Engine 123

amber/red

Driving 124

amber Automatic transmission 113

amber Lights 52

amber Lights 52


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MessageWarning

lightSystem

Seepage

amber Locks 67

amber Locks 67

amber Locks 67

amber Locks 67

amber Locks 67

amber Locks 67

amber Locks 72

amberExterior lights, screen wiping/washing

46-47,55-56


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MessageWarning

lightSystem

Seepage

amber Durashift EST 105-106

amber Durashift EST 105-106

amber Durashift EST 120



amber Lights 48

amber Voice control 1



1 See separate manual.


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Time setting

Note: On vehicles with acompatible audio system, settingthe time is only possible via theaudio system. Please see chapterQuick start, page 9, or the separatemanual.

The menu is only available whenthe vehicle is stationary.

Press and hold the RE/SETbutton to open the menu.

The hours flash.

To advance the hours, press theRE/SET button briefly. Each pressadvances the time by one hour.

To change to the minutes, pressand hold the RE/SET button.

The minutes flash.

To advance the minutes, press theRE/SET button briefly. Each pressadvances the time by one minute.

To change to the date, press andhold the RE/SET button.

The day flashes.

Repeat the procedure used forhours and minutes to set the day,the month and the year.

To exit the menu after selectingthe year, press and hold theRE/SET button.

Press and hold the RE/SETbutton to save the settings and toclose the menu.

Press the RE/SET button brieflyto return to the time settingwithout saving any changes.

The menu is left automaticallywithout saving any changes, if theRE/SET button is not pressed forapproximately 20 seconds.


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Settings menu

Note: For road safety reasons,changes in the Settings menu canonly be made while the vehicle isstationary. If this menu or one of itssub-menus is open when thevehicle begins to move, the MessageCentre will automatically exit theSettings menu.


For an overview of the functionsavailable, see page 32.

Press the RE/SET button brieflyto toggle between the displays.

When the corresponding displayappears press and hold the RE/SETbutton to adjust the settings.

If the RE/SET button is notpressed for about 7 seconds, thismessage is shown to remind you ofthe procedure.

If you changed a setting, amessage like this appears in thedisplay as confirmation.

The settings will be savedpermanently to the MessageCentre.


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Setting menu displays

Press and hold the RE/SET button to enter the Settings menu.

Press the RE/SET button briefly to toggle between the displays.

When the corresponding display appears press and hold the RE/SETbutton to adjust the settings.


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Remote control unlockingfunction

ALL DOORS: all doors will beunlocked when the button on theremote control is pressed once.

DRIVER ONLY: only the driversdoor will be unlocked when thebutton is pressed once.

For further information about thisfeature, see sectionReprogramming the unlocking

function, page 70.

Lane change indicators

3 FLASHES: if the multifunctionlever is tapped up or down, thedirection indicators will flash threetimes.

1 FLASH: the lane changeindicators function is deactivated.

For further information, see sectionMultifunction lever, page 51.

Radio display(depending on the audio systemequipped)

IN CLUSTER: the display of theaudio system is repeated in themessage centre display.

RADIO ONLY: the radio display inthe message centre is deactivated.

For further information about audiosystems see the separate manual.

Hazards on heavy braking(depending on country)

ENABLED: if the brakes are appliedabruptly (e. g. in case of anemergency braking), the hazardlights will automatically flash for aminimum of three times.

DISABLED: the feature isdeactivated.

For further information about thisfeature, see section Hazards onheavy braking feature, page 100.


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Chimes

ALL: all chimes are activated.

MINIMAL: the following chimes aredeactivated:

RE/SET button pressconfirmation.

Low outside temperature warningat temperatures under +4 C.

Distance to empty warning atremaining fuel for 80, 40 and 20 km.

Setting the language


Press the RE/SET button brieflyto toggle between the languages.

When the desired language ismarked, press and hold theRE/SET button.


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When the message like thisappears, press and hold theRE/SET button to confirm and toreturn to the Settings menu.

Press the RE/SET button brieflyto stay in the Language menuwithout changing the setting.

If the button is not pressed forapproximately 5 seconds, thedisplay returns to the Settingsmenu. Any changes to the languagesettings will not be saved.

Measure units

Imperial measure units (miles, mpg,mph) are only available with thelanguage setting ENGLISH MLS.

All other language settings usemetric measure units (km,l/100 km, km/h).

Settings menu Exit

To exit the Settings menu, scroll tothis display and press and hold theRE/SET button.

The Settings menu is leftautomatically, if the RE/SET buttonis not pressed for approximately20 seconds. Any changes to thesettings will be saved.

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HEATING, VENTILATION ANDAIR CONDITIONING

Outside air

Always keep the air intakes forwardof the front screen free of snow,leaves etc., to allow the system tofunction effectively.

Recirculated air (if equipped)

When recirculated air is selected,only the air currently in thepassenger compartment will becirculated. Outside air will not enterthe vehicle.

Note: It is not recommended to userecirculated air for more than30 minutes as there is no airexchange and the windows maymist up.

Fresh air filter/active carbonfilter (if equipped)

The fresh air filter removes mostpotentially harmful particles suchas pollen, industrial fallout and roaddust from entering the vehiclesinterior. The active carbon filterremoves odours.

In an automatic car wash, youshould switch off the ventilationblower or switch to recirculated air(if equipped) to prevent the filtercollecting wax deposits.

Blower

The blower motor produces theventilation air flow and may emitnoises.

Side window demisters

When driving these vents provide aconstant air stream to the sidewindows. This helps to keep theside windows free of mist and ice.

Centre and side vents

The centre and side vents enableefficient ventilation of thepassenger compartment and shouldbe used when the cooling of thecompartment is required.

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The side vents can also be used toremove mist and ice from the sidewindows. Make sure not to adjustthem straight upwards as they canalso divert the air stream comingout of the side window demisters(see also position on theinstrument panel overview, page 14onwards).

In winter, after the passengercompartment has been warmed up,the air from the centre vents has alower temperature than the air fromthe side vents. According toindividual preferences, the centrevents can be closed in cold weather,or opened for extra fresh air whenheating.

Heating

The heating depends upon thecoolant temperature and istherefore only effective when theengine is warm.

Air conditioning(if equipped)

The air is directed through theevaporator/heat exchanger where itis cooled if the air conditioning isswitched on. In addition, humidityis extracted from the air to helpkeep the windows free of mist.

The resulting condensation isdirected to the outside of thevehicle. It is therefore quite normalif you notice a small pool of waterunderneath the parked vehicle.

Note: The air conditioning systemonly operates when thetemperature is above +5 C, theengine is running and the blower isswitched on. Operating the airconditioning leads to higher fuelconsumption. However, alsoopening windows for additionalcooling leads to increased fuelconsumption, especially at higherroad speeds.

General notes on controlling theclimate in the vehicles interior

Close all the windows completely.

To warm the interior effectively,direct the heated air to the footwellarea. In very cold or humid weather,direct air towards the front screenand side windows as necessary toprevent from misting or icing.

To cool the interior effectively,direct the cooled air from thecentre and side vents towards theface level.

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CONTROLS

If your vehicle is equipped with anElectronic Automatic ClimateControl, please see thecorresponding section, page 41onwards.

Blower

The blower is off in the 0 position.

To increase the blower speed,select a higher number.

With the blower turned off, theventilation air flow depends only onthe road speed and window mistingmay occur under adverseconditions.

Adjusting the temperature

Blue: Cold

Red: Warm

Air distribution control

Directs the main air flow as follows:

Front screen

Footwell/front screen

Face level

Face level/footwell

Footwell

Front screen/face level/ footwell

A minor portion of the air flow isalways directed towards the frontscreen.

The air distribution control can beset to any position between thesymbols.

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HEATING AND VENTILATION

Rapid screen defrosting/demisting

Select maximum temperature, setthe air distribution control to and the blower to position 3 or 4.

Switch on the air conditioning (ifequipped) to support demisting.

If necessary, turn the heated rearand front screens on (see page 45).

Ventilation

Set the air distribution control tothe positions , or . Set theblower to any position. Open thecentre and side vents to suitindividual requirements.

Rapid heating of vehicle interior

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MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING

Switching the air conditioningon/off

To switch the cooling effect on andoff, press the A/C switch.

If the blower is turned to position 0,the air conditioning will turn off.When the blower is turned on again,the air conditioning will reactivateautomatically.

Switching the recirculated airon/off

Press the button to toggle betweenoutside air and recirculated interiorair.

Cooling with outside air

It is recommended to cool thevehicle with the air distribution setto or .

In warm and humid weather,directing cooled air to the frontscreen may lead to a smallamount of condensation on theoutside surface of the front screen.

Rapid cooling of the vehicleinterior

After the vehicle has parked in thesun, drive with the windows openfor a short while, to exchange thehot air in the interior with cooleroutside air. Afterwards, the airconditioning system can be usedmore efficiently.

For rapid cooling, switch onrecirculated air and select .

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Reducing air humidity inposition

Switching the air conditioning onextracts humidity from the air anddemists the windows faster.

ELECTRONIC AUTOMATICCLIMATE CONTROL

The temperature, amount anddistribution of the air flow arecontrolled automatically andadjusted according to the drivingand weather conditions. Pressingthe AUTO button switches on theAUTO mode.

The recommended system settingsfor all seasons are 22 C and AUTOmode (the air conditioning isswitched on).

The individual settings can beadjusted as necessary.

To return to AUTO mode, press theAUTO button.

Avoid adjusting the settings whenthe vehicle interior is extremely hotor cold. The Electronic AutomaticClimate Control adjusts to thecurrent circumstancesautomatically.

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For the system to function properlyand without restrictions, the sideand centre vents should be fullyopen, especially in summer.

The sensor which measures theinterior temperature is locatedunderneath the climate controlpanel in the centre console (seealso position on the instrumentpanel overview, page 14 onwards).

The sunload sensor is located ontop of the instrument panel. Thesensors should not be covered byany objects.

At low outside temperatures, whenthe system is in AUTO mode, theair stream will be directed to thefront screen and the side windowsas long as the engine is cold. Theheating of the passengercompartment will commence assoon as a minimum air temperaturecan be delivered by the engine orby the auxiliary heater (wherefitted).

Setting the temperature

Blue button: lower temperature.

Red button: higher temperature.

The temperature can be setbetween 16 C and 28 C in steps of0.5 C using the buttons. In positionLO (below 16 C) the system willswitch to permanent cooling, in HI(above 28 C) to permanentheating, and not regulate a stabletemperature.

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Setting the blower speed

Press the left-hand button toreduce the blower speed and thusthe amount of air.

Press the right-hand button toincrease the blower speed and thusthe amount of air.

The blower setting is indicated inthe display.

Setting the air distribution

Directs the air flow as follows:

Footwell

Face level

Front screen

Any combination of settings , and can be selectedsimultaneously.

Screen defrosting/demisting

As long as the button isselected, recirculated air cannot beselected and the air conditioningcannot be switched off. The blowerspeed and temperature are set tomaximum performanceautomatically and cannot beadjusted manually.

When is selected, the heatedscreens switch on automatically.

If the button is pressed again,the system returns to the previoussetting. The heated screens switchoff automatically after a short time.

Switching the recirculated airon/off

Press the button to toggle betweenoutside air and recirculated interiorair. The light in the button indicatesoperation.

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Automatic recirculated aircontrol

When the system is in AUTO modeand the interior and exteriortemperatures are quite hot,recirculated air is selectedautomatically to maximise coolingof the interior.

Once the selected temperature isreached, the system willautomatically change to the outsideair position. The indicator light inthe button does not illuminateduring the automatic operation.

Switching the air conditioningon/off

Press the A/C button to switch theair conditioning on/off. A/C OFF appears in the displaywhen the air conditioning isswitched off. A/C appears in the display whenthe air conditioning is switched on.

Switching the ElectronicAutomatic Climate Controlon/off

Press OFF to switch off theElectronic Automatic ClimateControl. The settings remain stored.

The heating, ventilation and airconditioning system is switched offand recirculated air is selected.

Note: This setting is recommendedonly when driving with the windowsand/or sunroof open. This ensuresthat the automatic function doesnot work against the additional airflow through the windows and/orsunroof.

Press OFF again or AUTO to switchthe system back on. If anotherbutton is pressed, the storedsettings will be changed accordinglywhen the system is switched on.

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HEATED FRONT AND REARSCREEN

Use for quick defrosting ordemisting of the front or rearscreen. It should be switched ononly if necessary.

On vehicles with ElectronicAutomatic Climate Control, when

is selected, the heated screensswitch on automatically and switchoff after a short time.

Heated front screen switch

The system operates only when theengine is running.

Press the switch to turn on or off.The light in the switch indicatesoperation.

The heating system switches offautomatically after 4 minutes.

Heated rear screen switch

Switch on the ignition first.

Press the switch to turn on or off.The light in the switch indicatesoperation.

Electrically operated door mirrorsalso have a heating element to clearthe glass. This system operateswhen the heated rear screen isswitched on.

The heating system switches offautomatically after a short period.

AUXILIARY HEATER(vehicles with a diesel engine depending on country)

The auxiliary heater aids inwarming the interior compartmentand also the engine on vehicles withdiesel engines. It delivers warm airquickly after engine start, even ifthe engine is not warmed up yet. Itis automatically switched on or offdepending upon the outsidetemperature, the coolanttemperature and the alternatorload.

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EXTERIOR LIGHTS

An audible signal will be heard ifthe drivers door is opened with theexterior lights switched on and theignition switched off.

Exterior lights switch

Lights off

Side and tail lights

Headlights

The headlight beam directionshould be altered to suit driving onthe left- or right-hand side of theroad. Please consult an expert.

AUTO Autolamps(depending on model variant)

When the light switch is set toposition AUTO, the dipped beamheadlights will switch on and offautomatically depending on theambient light. The Autolamps areactivated only when the ignition isswitched on (position II).

The Autolamps feature is anauxiliary system which is not

intended to relieve the driver ofhis responsibility for the vehiclesexterior lighting.

Note: In AUTO mode, main beamcan be activated only when theAutolamp feature has turned on theheadlights.

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In AUTO mode, if the headlights gooff automatically with main beamactivated, the next time theAutolamp feature turns on theheadlights main beam will still beon. Dipped beam may be selectedby pulling the multifunction levertowards the steering wheel. Referto the section Multifunction lever,page 51 onwards.

Note: It is not possible to switch onthe front or rear fog lights when theexterior lights control is set toAUTO. To switch on the frontand/or rear fog lights, turn on theheadlights by setting the control toposition .

On vehicles with a Message Centre,if this message appears in thedisplay and the display warninglight illuminates amber, it indicatesa malfunction.

Switch the headlights on (position) and off (position ) manually

and have the system checked by anexpert.

Headlight indicator light

The headlight indicator lightilluminates when the headlights orthe side and tail lights are on.

Front fog lights

Switch on the headlights (position ) and pull out thecontrol switch one position.

The indicator light in theinstrument cluster will illuminatewhen the front fog lights are in use.The front fog lights should beused only when visibility isconsiderably restricted by fog,snow or rain.

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Front and rear fog lights

Switch on the headlights (position ) and pull out thecontrol two positions.

On vehicles not equipped with frontfog lights the control switch can bepulled out only one position.

Both indicator lights in theinstrument cluster will illuminatewhen the front and rear fog lightsare switched on.

The rear fog lights mayonly be used when visibility

is restricted to less than 50 m andmust not be used when it israining or snowing.

Home safe lights

Within the first 10 minutes after theignition is switched off theheadlights can be switched on.They will then be switched offautomatically after a period of time.

On vehicles with Autolamps,

turn the exterior lights switchfrom the position to positionAUTO and back to position within 2 seconds, or

turn the exterior lights switchfrom the position AUTO toposition and back to positionAUTO within 2 seconds.

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On vehicles without Autolamps,

turn the exterior lights switchfrom the position toposition and back toposition within 2 seconds, or

turn the exterior lights switchfrom the position toposition and back toposition within 2 seconds.

In addition, on vehicles with aMessage Centre, this message willappear in the display and thedisplay warning light illuminatesamber.

The lights will switch offautomatically:

as soon as the exterior lightsswitch is turned to any position,

as soon as the ignition is switchedon (position II),

as soon as any door or the tailgateis unlocked using the remotecontrol,

after 3 minutes, if any door or thetailgate is open, or

after 30 seconds if all doors andthe tailgate are closed.

Welcome lights

Depending on model variant, theside and tail lights are switched onautomatically when the vehicle isunlocked using the radio frequencyremote control.

The lights switch off automatically

after 25 seconds,

or 5 seconds after all openeddoors are closed,

or as soon as the ignition isswitched on or the vehicle islocked.

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Headlight levelling control

The level of the headlight beamscan be adjusted according to thevehicle load.

Without headlight levelling

With headlight levelling

Recommended headlight levelling control positions

Load

Persons Load in Control positions

Front seatsRear seats

Load inluggage

compartment

Control positions

1-2 0

1-2 3 1

1-2 3 max.1 1.5

1 max.1 2

1 Data can be found in the section Vehicle weights from page 175 onwards.Higher control positions (+1) may be necessary when towing a trailer.

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Multifunction lever

The following functions will operateonly with the ignition switched on.

Direction indicator

Lane change indicatorsfunction

If the lever is tapped up or down,the direction indicators will flashthree times.

To activate/deactivate this feature,see section Settings menu, page 31onwards.

Hazards on heavy braking

If the brakes are applied abruptly(e. g. in case of an emergencybraking), the hazard lights willautomatically flash for a minimumof three times.

For further information, see sectionHazards on heavy braking

feature, page 100.

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Direction indicator light

A sudden increase in the rate offlashing warns of a failed indicatorbulb.

In addition, on vehicles with aMessage Centre, one of these orboth messages will appear in thedisplay and the display warninglight illuminates amber.

See also section Warning/information messages, page 26onwards.

If your vehicle has been equippedwith factory fitted or original Fordtowing equipment, the indicatorlight also warns of failure of theindicator bulbs on the trailer.

Main/dipped beam

The main beam only operates withthe headlights switched on.

Pull the lever towards the steeringwheel to toggle between main anddipped beam.

Headlight flasher

Pull the lever slightly towards thesteering wheel.

Main beam indicator light

Illuminates when the headlights areon main beam or when theheadlight flasher is used.

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INTERIOR LIGHTS

Off

Door contact

On

On some models, with the switch inthe position, the interior lightswill stay on for a while after thedoors are shut. They go offimmediately after the ignition isturned on.

When parking your vehicle with thedoors open for a long period oftime, the interior lights and theluggage compartment light areswitched off automatically after10 minutes. If the interior lights areleft in the position, they will beswitched off after 30 minutes.

To switch the lights back on, switchon the ignition (position II) for ashort time, open a door or press the

button of the radio frequencyremote control.

Reading lights

Reading lights(depending on model variant)

On

Off

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STEERING WHEELADJUSTMENT

Never adjust the steeringwheel when the vehicle is

moving.

Release the locking lever to adjustthe height of the steering wheel.

Return the lever to its originalposition to secure the wheel.

For further details on sitting in thecorrect position, refer to sectionSeats, page 77.

HORN

The horn can also be operatedwhen the ignition is off.

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SCREEN WIPER/WASHERCONTROLS

The following functions will operateonly with the ignition switched on.

Front screen

Lever positions:

Single wipe

Intermittent wiping orAutowipers(depending on model variant)

Normal wiping

High speed wiping

To set the intermittent wipeinterval:

Select wipe interval with rotaryswitch:

1 = Short time interval6 = Extended time interval

Autowipers(depending on model variant)

When Autowipers is selected(position ), the wipers will cycleonce regardless of whether thefront screen is wet or dry.

Thereafter, or when the ignition isswitched on with the wiper leveralready in position , the wiperswill not cycle until water isdetected on the front screen.

The rain sensor will continuouslymeasure the amount of water onthe front screen and adjust thespeed of the front wipersautomatically (single wipe,intermittent, normal or high speedwiping).

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The sensitivity of the rain sensor isset using the rotary control:

1 = High sensitivity: The wipers willwipe even if only a small amount ofwater is detected on the frontscreen.

6 = Low sensitivity: The wipers willonly wipe when a larger amount ofwater is detected on the frontscreen.

Note: The Autowipers feature isintended for use during wetweather conditions only and is verysensitive to anything which touchesthe front screen near to the rainsensor. Objects such as dirt, mist orflies hitting the screen in thislocation may cause the wipers towipe even though the screen ismostly dry.

Note: The Autowipers functionshould not be selected when it issnowing or foggy, or when the roadshave been salted. In these weatherconditions, select position , or

, if necessary.

In icy conditions, make surethat it has been fully

defrosted before selectingautowipers.

Switch off the Autowipersbefore entering a car wash.

Replace the wiper blades assoon as they begin to leave

bands of water and smears orwhen they do not completelyremove water from the frontscreen. If the blades are notreplaced, the rain sensor willcontinue to detect water on thescreen. This will result in thewipers continuing to operatealthough the majority of thescreen is dry.

On vehicles with a Message Centre,if this message appears in thedisplay and the display warninglight illuminates amber, it indicatesa malfunction.

Switch the wipers on (position , or , as necessary) and off

manually and have the systemchecked by an expert.

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Rear screen

Wiping

Pull the lever towards the steeringwheel. The wiper delay isautomatically set to match the frontwiper setting.

Reverse gear wipe

If only the front wipers areactivated, the rear screen wiper willbe activated automatically when thereverse gear is selected. When thefront screen wiper is switched off,the rear screen wiper will not workunless it is switched on manually.

Washer

While the button at the end of thelever is pressed or the lever ispulled towards the steering wheelthe washer will work in conjunctionwith the wipers.

Once the wash/wipe cycle iscompleted, the front wipers willpause and then perform one morewipe to clear the screen.

Do not operate the washerfor more than 10 seconds at

a time, and never when thereservoir is empty.

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AUDIO REMOTE CONTROL

Select radio, CD or cassette modeon the radio.

The following functions can beoperated with the remote control:

Volume

Volume up: Pull the VOL+ switchtowards the steering wheel.

Volume down: Pull the VOL- switchtowards the steering wheel.

Seek

Move the SEEK switch towards thesteering wheel or the instrumentpanel:

In radio mode, this will locatethe next radio station up or downthe frequency band.

In CD mode, it will select thenext or the previous track.

Mode

Briefly press the button on theside:

In radio mode, this will locatethe next pre-set radio station.

In CD mode, it will select thenext CD if a CD changer is fitted.

In all modes to abort a trafficmessage during broadcasting.

Press and hold the button on theside:

In radio mode to change thewaveband.

For further details, please refer tothe separate manual.

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MIRRORS

Interior rear-view mirror

To reduce glare when driving atnight dip the mirror by adjustingthe lever.

Convex outside rear-viewmirrors

The rearward field of vision isincreased to minimise blind spots atthe rear corners of the vehicle.

Objects seen in thesemirrors will look smaller

and appear further away thanthey actually are. Be careful notto overestimate the distance ofthe objects seen in the mirrors.

Manually adjustable outsiderear-view mirrors

Both outside rear-view mirrors areadjustable from inside the vehicle.

Manually folding outsiderear-view mirrors

If required, in narrow spaces forexample, your outside rear-viewmirror can be folded back manually.To return the door mirror to itsoriginal position, push it into themirror support until engaged.

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Electrically operated and heatedoutside rear-view mirrors

The outside rear-view mirrors areheated when the heated rear screenis switched on.

Left-hand mirror

Off

Right-hand mirror

Mirror tilting positions

Up

Right

Down

Left

Electrically operated foldingfunction(depending on model variant)

In the centre position push thecontrol unit down. To return thedoor mirror to its original position,push the control unit down again.

If the mirrors are folded more than10 times in 60 seconds they willde-activate for 3 minutes to preventoverheating. After 3 minutes themirrors will return to normaloperation.

Automatic folding function(depending on model variant)

The outside rear-view mirrors arefolded back automatically:

if the mirrors are not folded backusing the control unit and

if the vehicle is locked using theradio frequency remote control.

After the mirrors were folded backautomatically, they unfold againautomatically:

if the vehicle is unlocked in anyway, or

if the ignition is switched on(position II).

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FRONT POWER WINDOWS

Before operating powerwindows you should verify

they are free of obstructions andensure that children and/or petsare not in the proximity ofwindow openings. Failure to do socould result in serious personalinjury. It is the primaryresponsibility of the supervisingadults never to leave a childunattended in a vehicle and neverto leave the keys in anunattended vehicle.

Switch on the ignition to operatethe power windows.

Note: When the switches areoperated constantly, the system willautomatically switch off for a shortperiod of time to preventoverheating.

To open/close the windows

The front windows can be operatedwith switches located on the doortrim of the drivers door. Thewindows open/close when theswitch is pressed. The frontpassengers window can also beoperated with a switch on the doortrim of the passengers door.

The windows open/close only whena button is pressed.

Press : to open.

Press : to close.

To open the drivers windowautomatically

Briefly press button to thesecond action point to open. Pressagain to stop the window.

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OTHER CONTROLS

Sunroof

Always push the handle back intoits recess after use.

To open the sunroof

Pull out the handle and turn itanticlockwise to open the sunroof.

With the first two revolutions therear of the sunroof will be lifted up.

If you turn the handle further, theraised sunroof will open from thefront and slide back over the roof.

To close the sunroof

Pull out the handle and turn itclockwise to close the sunroof.

Sun visors

The sun visors can be released fromthe retention clips and swivelledtowards the side window.

The mirror cover can be folded up.

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Cigar lighter/power point

Never hold the lighter in, asthis will result in damage.

Always remove the lighter as aprecaution when children are leftalone in the vehicle.

To use the lighter press it in andwait until it pops out automatically.The lighter will also operate whenthe ignition is switched off.

The lighter socket can also be usedto power 12 volt appliances havinga maximum current rating of10 amperes. However, if the engineis not running, this will cause thebattery to discharge.

When connecting appliances, useonly specified connectors from theFord Accessory range or connectorssuitable for use with SAE standardsockets.

Front ashtray

Pull the cover to open.

To empty, gently pull up on theopen lid and extract the completeashtray.

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KEYS

In case of loss, replacement keysare available from dealers by statingthe key number shown on the tagprovided with the original keys.

For further information, refer tosection Engine immobilisationsystem, page 73.

To ensure a trouble-freedata exchange between the

vehicle and key, do not shield thekeys with any metal objects.

Key with radio frequency remotecontrol

The transmitter is integrated intothe key.

General notes on the radiofrequency remote control

For type approval of your remotecontrol, refer to the table onpage 181.

The vehicle or luggagecompartment will be

unlocked if the or buttonsare pressed unintentionally,without the remote control beingdirected towards the vehicle (e.g.in your pocket).

The range between transmitter andvehicle is environmentallyinfluenced and varies greatly.

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The radio frequency usedby the remote control can

also be used by other shortdistance radio transmissions (e.g.amateur radios, medicalequipment, wireless headphones,remote controls, alarm systemsetc.). If the remote controlfrequencies are jammed, you willnot be able to use any remotefunctions to lock or unlock thevehicle or set the alarm. However,you can lock/unlock with the key.

LOCKS

From outside

All doors can be locked andunlocked from the outside with thekey on a front door.

Note: Only vehicles without remotecontrol are equipped with a lockcylinder in the passengers door.

From inside

When inside the vehicle, all doorscan be locked by depressing thedoor handle and unlocked bypulling the door handle.

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Rear door childproof safetylocks

When the childproof safetylock is activated, the door

can only be opened from outside.

Turn the key in the rear doorsrearward to activate the lock. Todeactivate the lock, turn the keyforward.

Luggage compartment

Opening the tailgate

The luggage compartment light willcome on automatically. If theluggage compartment remains openwith the ignition switched off, thelight will be switched offautomatically after 10 minutes.

1. By pressing the Remote luggagecompartment release on theinstrument panel.

Vehicle speed must be below7 km/h and the vehicle must beunlocked.

2. Using the key.

To unlock/open, turn the keyclockwise.

3. Using the radio frequencyremote control. See also section Tounlock the tailgate, page 69.

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Closing the tailgate

A recessed grip is incorporatedinside the tailgate to facilitateclosing.

Close the tailgate properlyto prevent it opening while

you are driving.

Doors open warning

The doors open warning lightilluminates when the ignition isswitched on and remains on if anydoor, the luggage compartment orthe bonnet is not closed properly.

On vehicles with a Message Centre,instead of the doors open warninglight one or more of these messageswill appear in the display and thedisplay warning light illuminatesamber.


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CENTRAL DOOR LOCKINGSYSTEM

The central door locking systemcan be activated from the drivers orfront passengers door.

It operates only when both frontdoors are closed.

It is activated from the outside withthe key or the remote control andfrom inside by pressing the doorhandle on the drivers door or(vehicles without remote control)the front passengers door.

When the system is activated, thelocking procedure is heard followeddirectly by a secondary noise. Thissecondary noise is a system checkand does not indicate amalfunction.

To lock the rear doors and (vehicleswith remote control) the frontpassengers door individually, pressthe door handle and close the doorwhen leaving the vehicle.

The luggage compartment remainslocked when the system isdeactivated.

Central locking with doublelocking system

Double locking is an additional theftprotection feature which preventsthe vehicles doors being openedfrom inside the vehicle.

Double locking should notbe activated when persons

are inside the vehicle.

Double locking is possible only ifthe front doors are closed.

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Unlocking the vehicle

With the key: Turn the key in thedrivers or front passengers door toposition .

With the remote control: Press the button once.

The direction indicators will flashonce to confirm that all doors areunlocked and the double lockingand the anti-theft alarm system (ifequipped) are deactivated.

Note: After 22 days the remotelocking system will shut down tosave the battery. It will bereactivated when the doors areunlocked with the key.

Automatic relocking

Note: To prevent the vehicle beingleft unlocked inadvertently, centrallocking and the anti-theft alarmsystem will be reactivatedautomatically 45 seconds after the

button is pressed if the followingoccurs during this period:

No door is opened.

The luggage compartment is notoppened.

The ignition is not switched on.

If a failure occurs in thevehicles electrical system,

the front doors and the tailgatecan still be individually unlockedwith a key.

To unlock the tailgate

Press the button twice within3 seconds.

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Reprogramming the unlockingfunction

You can change the unlockingfunction so that pressing the button once deactivates the doublelocking and the anti-theft alarmsystem and unlocks only thedrivers door. Pressing the buttonagain within 3 seconds also unlocksthe passengers doors.

To re-programme the function, seesection Settings menu, page 31onwards, if a message centre isequipped.

In order to re-programme thefunction, press and hold the and

buttons simultaneously for atleast four seconds with the ignitionswitched off. The directionindicators will flash twice toindicate that the unlocking functionhas been successfullyre-programmed.

Pressing and holding both buttonsagain simultaneously for at least4 seconds will change the functionback.

Locking the vehicle

To activate central locking and armthe anti-theft alarm system (ifequipped):

With the key: Turn the key in thedrivers or front passengers door toposition .

With the remote control: Press the button once.

On vehicles without doublelocking, the direction indicators willflash twice as confirmation.

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To activate double locking and armthe anti-theft alarm system (ifequipped):

Left-hand door.

Right-hand door.

With the key: Turn the key in thedrivers or front passengers door toposition and then to position within two seconds.

With the remote control: Press the button twice within 3 seconds.

The direction indicators will flashtwice as confirmation.

Programming additional radiofrequency remote controls

A maximum of four radio frequencyremote controls can beprogrammed (including the onesdelivered with the vehicle).

1. To programme new radiofrequency remote controls turn theignition key from position 0 toposition II four times within sixseconds.

2. Switch off the ignition. A tonesounds to indicate that it is nowpossible to programme new radiofrequency remote controls for10 seconds.

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3. Press any button on a new radiofrequency remote control. A tonewill sound as confirmation. Repeatthis last step for all your radiofrequency remote controls,including your original ones, within10 seconds.

4. Switch the ignition back on orwait for ten seconds withoutprogramming another remotecontrol to end the programming.Only the radio frequency remotecontrols which you have justprogrammed are now able to lockand unlock the vehicle.

Replacing the remote controlbattery

If the range of the transmitter inthe key decreases gradually, thebattery (type 3V CR 2032) shouldbe replaced.

In addition, on vehicles with aMessage Centre, this message willappear in the display and thedisplay warning light illuminatesamber.


Carefully separate the transmitterunit from the key using a flat object(e.g. a screwdriver) in the recess onthe back.

Open the transmitter unit byseparating the retaining clips on thesides with the flat object.

Carefully prise out the batterywith the flat object. Fit the newbattery between the contacts withthe (+) sign facing upwards.Reassemble the transmitter unit inreverse order.

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ENGINE IMMOBILISATIONSYSTEM

The engine immobilisation systemis a theft protection feature whichprevents the engine from beingstarted with an incorrectly codedkey.

Coded keys

Your vehicle is supplied with codedkeys.

Replacement keys must be recodedtogether with your other keys.

Automatic arming

The system is armed after switchingoff the ignition. The Engineimmobilisation system indicatorlight in the instrument cluster willflash.

Automatic disarming

Switching on the ignition disarmsthe system if the correct code isrecognised. The indicator light inthe instrument cluster illuminatesfor approximately 3 seconds andthen extinguishes.

If the indicator light staysilluminated or begins to flashrapidly, the system remains armedand the engine does not start.Remove the key and try again.

If the engine does not start, asystem malfunction has occurred.Have the system checked by anexpert immediately.

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Key coding

A maximum of eight keys(including the ones delivered withthe vehicle) can be coded using twoother keys previously coded foryour vehicle.

Complete each of the followingsteps within 10 seconds.

1. Insert the first key in theignition switch and turn to position II.

2. Turn the key back to position 0and remove from the ignitionswitch.

3. Insert the second key in theignition switch and turn toposition II.

4. Turn the second key back toposition 0 and remove from theignition switch the key codingmode is now activated.

5. If an uncoded key is nowinserted in the ignition switch andturned to position II within20 seconds, this key is coded to thesystem.

6. After the coding process iscompleted remove the key from theignition switch.

If coding is not completed correctly,the indicator light flashes after theignition is switched on with thenewly coded key and the enginewill not start.

If a key is lost, it isimperative that the

remaining keys are erased andrecoded. Consult an expert if younow have only one valid key.

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Coding erasure

With two keys coded for yourvehicle you can make all the othercoded keys unusable, e.g. after loss.

Complete each of the followingsteps within 10 seconds.

Carry out the first four steps underKey coding, then continue asfollows:

5. Insert the second key in theignition switch again and turn toposition II.

6. Remove the key from theignition switch.

7. Insert the first key in theignition switch, turn to position IIand hold. The indicator light flashesfor 5 seconds.

8. If the ignition is switched offduring these 5 seconds, the erasureprocess is terminated and no key iserased.

9. If the erasure process iscompleted, all the other keys, apartfrom the two used for erasure, canno longer be used unless recoded.

Additional keys can now be coded.

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ANTI-THEFT ALARM SYSTEM

The system is armed as soon as thevehicle is locked and acts as adeterrent to unauthorised personswho attempt to open the doors,bonnet or luggage compartment.

Automatic arming delay

Up to 20 seconds after arming theanti-theft alarm system, it is stillpossible to open the vehicle againwithout triggering the alarm. Afterthat, the anti-theft alarm systemwill monitor all doors, the bonnetand the tailgate, provided that theyare closed. If a door, the bonnet orthe tailgate is closed later, thesystem will monitor it after20 seconds.

Alarm

The alarm sounds for 30 seconds ifan unauthorised person opens adoor, the luggage compartment orthe bonnet. The hazard flasherlights will flash for 5 minutes.

Any attempt to start the enginewithout a valid key sounds thealarm again.

To switch off

The anti-theft alarm system can bedisarmed at any time even whenthe alarm is sounding byunlocking either of the front doorswith the key or with the remotecontrol.

The anti-theft alarm system on thetailgate is disarmed when theluggage compartment is unlockedwith a key.

After closure, the alarm is onceagain armed.

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SEATS

Sitting in the correct position

Sit in an upright position with thebase of your spine as far back aspossible and with the seatbackreclined no more than 30 degrees.

Adjust the head restraints so thatthe top is level with the top of yourhead.

Do not move the front seat tooclose to the instrument panel. Thedriver should hold the steeringwheel in the 10 to 2 o clockposition with arms slightly bent.The legs should also be slightly bentso that the pedals can be pressedfully to the floor.

The seat belt should cross thecentre of the shoulder; the lap strapshould fit tightly across the hips,not the stomach.

Do not use any accessoryseat covers that are not

specifically designed for seatswith side airbags. These seatcovers must be fitted by properlytrained technicians.

Do not adjust the seatswhile the vehicle is moving.

Moving the seats forwards orbackwards

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Adjusting the height of thedrivers seat

Each pull or press on the lever willraise or lower the height by a smallamount.

Adjusting the angle of theseatback

When the seats are slid fullyforward the seatbacks can be fullyreclined.

Armrest

To adjust the drivers armrest to acomfortable height:

Pull the armrest all the way back,past vertical .

Push the armrest all the waydown .

Slowly raise the armrest to thedesired position .

Note: If the armrest is too high,repeat the procedure.


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Fold flat front passenger seat

To fold the front passenger seat flat,pull the unlocking lever and fold theseatback forwards. Turn thehandwheel at the side of the seatuntil the seatback reaches thehorizontal position.

Pull the unlocking lever to returnthe seatback to the uprightposition.

When returning the seatback to theupright position, ensure that itlocks with a distinct click.

The front passenger seatmust be in the upright

position when driving if the seatdirectly behind it is occupied.

Only children up to 18 kg maytravel on the rear seat when thepassenger seat is folded flat.

Do not place objects on thetable surface when driving

as these could become projectilesin the event of an accident orheavy braking.

Heated front seats

Drivers seat

Front passengers seat


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The red mark on the side of theswitch indicates that the heatedseat is on.

The maximum temperature isreached after five or six minutes. Itis regulated thermostatically.

When selected the heating willoperate when the ignition switch isin position II.

Heating with the engine offwill drain the battery.

Head restraints

Front head restraints

To adjust the height, pull the headrestraint up or press the lockingbutton and push the head restraintdown.

Make sure that the head restraintengages properly when in position.

To remove, press the locking buttonand pull out the head restraint.

To replace, push the head restraintback into position.

Rear head restraints

To raise, pull the head restraint upuntil it engages properly.

To lower, press the locking buttonand push the head restraint down.

Always have the rear headrestraint raised when the

rear seat is occupied by apassenger or a child restraint.


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Folding the rear seatbackforwards

Lower the rear head restraints.

Pull the unlocking handle on therear seatback and fold the rearseatback forwards.

Returning the seatback to itsupright position

The seatback must engage in thelatches.

Note: When the red marking in theunlocking mechanism is visible, theseatback is not fully engaged.Release the seatback and repeat theprocedure until the red marking isno longer visible.

Note: If the seat belt integratedinto the centre seatback does notfunction properly, check theunlocking mechanism.

The seat belts must be forward ofthe seatback.


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Folding the seat cushion andseatback forwards

Slide the front seat forwards.

Fold the seat cushion forwards .

Lower the head restraints of therear seats and fold the seatbackforwards as described in thesection Folding the rear seatbackforwards, page 81.

Press the rear of the seatback downto create a level surface .

When returning the seats to theiroriginal positions, make sure theseat belts will function properly andare positioned in front of theseatback.

SEAT BELTS

Use seat belts at all times.

Never use a seat belt for morethan one person.

Avoid wearing thick clothing.

The seat belts should fit tightlyaround the body.

Fastening the seat belts

Pull the belt out steadily. It maylock if pulled sharply or if thevehicle is on a slope.

Insert the tongue into thebuckle until a distinct click

is heard, otherwise the seat beltwill not be locked correctly.


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To release the belt, press the redbutton on the buckle and let thebelt rewind completely andsmoothly.

Make sure that each seat belt usesthe correct buckle.

If your vehicle is equipped with acentre static belt:

To loosen, turn the tongue at rightangles to the webbing and pull it.When fastening, ensure the tongueengages in the buckle with apositive click. To tighten, pull theloose end through the tongueensuring the belt fits snugly acrossthe hips in a low position.

Adjusting the height of the frontseat belts

Press the locking control on theheight adjuster and move the pivotso that the belt rests across thecentre of the shoulder.


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Pregnant women

Pregnant women must weara correctly positioned seat

belt; it is safer for mother andunborn child.

The lap strap should be fittedcomfortably across the hips, lowbeneath the pregnant abdomen.The diagonal part of the seat beltshould be placed between thebreasts, and worn above and to theside of the pregnant abdomen.

Always wear seat belts withoutslack or twists. For optimumprotection, the seat belts should fittightly around the body. Do notrecline the front seats excessively,as the belts provide maximumprotection when the seats are in thenear upright position.

Never wear just the lapstrap of a lap/shoulder

diagonal seat belt and never sit onthe lap strap using just theshoulder strap. Both of theseactions are extremely dangerousand may increase your risk ofserious injury.


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Seat belt pretensioner

The belt pretensioners mustnot be removed. If the

pretensioners deployed during anaccident, they must be replaced.Have the pretensioners servicedand disposed of by speciallytrained personnel only.

Drivers seat

Front passengers seat

The restraint system, with beltpretensioner in the front seats,helps to reduce the risk of seriousinjury in a major frontal impact.During a serious crash the seatbelts are pretensioned to helpreduce slack in the belt. The safetybelt pretensioner is a device whichremoves excess webbing from thesafety belt system. When the safetybelt pretensioner deploys, webbingfrom the lap and shoulder belt istightened.

The belt pretensioner is nottriggered in any side, rear or minorfrontal collisions. For further detailsrefer to section Airbag, page 87onwards.


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Care of seat belts

Periodically check the belts fordamage or fraying.

Do not attempt to repair orlubricate retractor or buckle

mechanisms or to modify thebelts in any way.

Belts subjected to strain - as aresult of an accident - should berenewed and the anchorageschecked by an expert.

For information about cleaning theseat belts, please refer to sectionCleaning seat belts, page 161.


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AIRBAG

The system

The airbag system comprises thefollowing:

inflatable nylon bags (airbags)with gas generators

side airbags

curtain airbags

seat belt pretensioners

a number of crash sensors

a warning light in the instrumentpanel

an airbag deactivation switch (ifequipped)

an airbag deactivation light in theinstrument panel (if equipped)

an electronic control anddiagnostic unit

Note: A loud bang will be heardwhen an airbag deploys and it isnormal to see a cloud of harmlesspowdery residue.


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Front airbags

The seat and back must be setcorrectly for the airbags to beoptimally effective. Refer to sectionSitting in the correct position,page 77.

This is the ideal seating position forthe driver and front passenger andhelps reduce the risk of injury fromsitting too close to an inflatingairbag.

Always wear the seat beltand keep sufficient distance

between the driver and thesteering wheel. Only when theseat belt is used properly, can ithold the body in a position whichallows the airbag to achieve itsoptimum effect. There is a risk ofinjury when the airbag deploys.

Do not modify the front ofthe vehicle in any way as

this can adversely affect airbagdeployment.

The front airbags activate duringmajor collisions which are eitherfrontal or up to 30 degrees fromthe left or the right. The airbagsinflate within a few thousandths ofa second. They will deflate oncontact with the front occupantsthus cushioning forward bodymovement.


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During minor collisions as wellas overturns and rear or sidecollisions, the front airbagsystem will not be activated.

Always keep the areas infront of the airbags free.

Never affix anything to or overthese areas.

These areas should only be wipedwith a damp cloth, never with a wetcloth.

Repairs to the steeringwheel, steering column and

airbag system should be carriedout by properly trainedtechnicians.

Side airbags

A label on the seatback indicatesthat side airbags are fitted.

The side airbags are fitted on theside of the seatbacks of the frontseats. In case of a severe lateralcollision, the airbag on the sideaffected by the collision will beinflated.

The airbag will inflate between thedoor panel and occupant. Once theoccupants body contacts theairbag, the propellant escapes,thereby cushioning the impact.

The side airbags are notactivated upon minor lateralcollisions nor upon front orrear impacts.


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Front and rear curtain airbags

Moulded badges in the headliningover the side windows indicate thatcurtain airbags are fitted.

The curtain airbags are fitted overthe front and rear side windowsinside the roof lining.

In case of a severe lateral collision,the airbag on the side affected bythe collision will be inflated.

The curtain airbags are notactivated upon minor lateralcollisions nor upon front orrear impacts.

Repairs to either of thefront seat covers, the

sensors attached to the seats aswell as to the roof lining shouldonly be carried out by properlytrained technicians. Injuries mayresult if the side airbags aretriggered inadvertently.

Do not block, obstruct or coverthe airbag because it may preventproper deployment.

Do not poke any sharp objectsinto the areas where airbags arefitted. This could damage theairbags.

Do not use any accessory seatcovers that are not specificallydesigned for seats with sideairbags. These seat covers mustbe fitted by properly trainedtechnicians.


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Airbag/seat belt pretensionerwarning light

When the ignition switch is turnedto position II, the warning light onthe instrument panel illuminatesfor approximately 3 secondsto indicate that the system isfunctional.

If the warning light does notilluminate, if it stays on orilluminates intermittently orcontinuously while driving, it meansthere is a malfunction. Have thesystem checked by an expert.

Passenger airbag deactivation

If individual circumstances requireyou to fit a child seat/restraint on aseat protected by an operationalairbag in front of it, your vehicle isequipped to allow fitting of apassenger airbag deactivationswitch operated by the ignition key.

Your Ford Dealer will be able to fitit.

The key switch will be fitted on theend of the instrument panel with anairbag deactivation light in thecentre of the instrument panel.

To use a rear facing child restraintin the front, make sure that the keyswitch is turned to the OFFposition .


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To avoid the risk of death orserious injury, NEVER use

a rearward facing child restraintin the front, unless the airbag isOFF.

When the ignition is switched on(position II), check that the airbagdeactivation light is illuminated.

If the instrument cluster airbag/seatbelt pretensioner warning lightilluminates intermittently, it meansthere is a malfunction. Remove thechild restraint from the front.

Have the system checked by anexpert for your own safety. Refer also to section Airbag/seatbelt pretensioner warning light,page 91.

ON

After removing the child restraintfrom the front, make sure that thekey switch is turned to the ONposition .

To ensure the adultrestraint system performs

as intended, make sure the airbagis ON.


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CHILD RESTRAINTS

Together with the adult seat belt,these restraints help providemaximum security for children.

Children of height 150 cm or underor 12 years or under should besecured in special restraints forchildren, such as baby seats, childsafety seats or booster seats andcushions in the rear seat. Size andage limits for mandatory use ofchild restraints vary betweenindividual countries.

Such equipment must be suitableand government approved(depending on country).

Extreme Hazard! Do not usea rearward facing child

restraint on a seat protected byan operational airbag in front ofit!

There is a risk of death or seriousinjury when the airbag deploys.

Whenever installing a child seat/restraint, always read and followthe manufacturers instructions.

There is a risk of death orserious injury when the

manufacturers instructions arenot followed properly or when thechild restraint is modified in anyway.

Note: If your vehicle is equippedwith the airbag deactivationfeature, please see the sectionPassenger airbag deactivation,page 91.

Do not hold a child on yourlap when the vehicle is

moving.

A choice of ECE approved childrestraints is available at your FordDealer. Please ask for therecommended child seats.


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Placement of child restraints

If your Ford vehicle isequipped with a front

passenger airbag, it isrecommended that children ofheight 150 cm or under or aged12 years and under should only beproperly restrained in the rearseat. Rearward facing childrestraints must NEVER be usedin the front passenger seatprotected by an OPERATIONALfront passenger airbag.

The following table advises on thesuitability of child restraint fitmentlocations.

Child restraint positions

Mass group categories

0 0+ I II III

Seatingpositions

Up to 10 kg(about 0-9months)

Up to 13 kg(about 0-18

months)

9 to 18 kg(about 9months-4 years)

15 to 25 kg(about31/2-

6 years)

22 to 36 kg(about 6-12

years)

Baby safety seatChild

safety seatBooster seat/cushion

Front passenger

airbag ONX X U1 U1 U1

Front passenger

airbag OFFU U U U U

Rear seats U U U U URear seats U U U U U

X = Seat position not suitable forchildren in this mass/age group.

U = Seat position suitable foruniversal" category restraintsapproved for use in this mass/agegroup.

U1 = Seat position suitable foruniversal" category restraints butFord recommends that childrenshould be secured in an appropriatechild restraint in the rear seats.

To use a child restraint in the front,make sure that the passengerairbag deactivation key switch isturned to the OFF position (seepage 91 onwards).


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If completely unavoidablecircumstances call for a

child weighing more than 9 kg totravel in a front seat protected byan operat

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