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About this handbook ..................................5
Symbols glossary ........................................5
Parts and accessories ...............................5
Quick start
Quick start ....................................................6
Child restraints ...........................................11
Protecting larger children ........................14
Child safety locks ......................................15
Principle of operation ................................16
Fastening the seat belts ..........................17
Seat belt height adjustment ....................18
frequencies ...........................................20
Locking and unlocking .............................21
Principle of operation ...............................25
Coded keys ...............................................25
Principle of operation ...............................26
Arming the alarm ......................................26
Disarming the alarm .................................26
Audio control .............................................27

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Windscreen wipers ..................................29
Windscreen washers ...............................29
Checking the wiper blades .....................30
Changing the wiper blades .....................30
Lighting control .........................................32
Rear fog lamps .........................................33
Headlamp levelling ...................................33
Hazard warning flashers .........................33
Direction indicators ..................................34
Interior lamps ............................................34
Stepwell lamps ..........................................35
Changing a bulb .......................................35
Bulb specification chart ...........................43
Electric windows ......................................44
Exterior mirrors .........................................44
Electric exterior mirrors ...........................44
Sliding windows ........................................45
Rear quarter window ...............................45
Gauges ......................................................46
Warning lamps and indicators ................48
Principle of operation ................................51
Air vents ......................................................51
Manual climate control ............................52
Heated windows and mirrors .................54
Sitting in the correct position ..................55
Front seats ................................................55
Rear seats .................................................57
Head restraints .........................................58
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Wipers and washers About this handbook ........5 Windscreen wipers ........29 Symbols glossary ........5 Windscreen washers .......29 Parts and accessories .......5 Rear window wiper and washers ..29 Checking the wiper blades .....30 Quick start Changing the wiper blades .....30 Quick start ............6 Lighting Lighting control .........32...
  • Page 2 Table of Contents Convenience features Traction control Clock ............59 Principle of operation .......74 Sun visor ............59 Using traction control .......74 Ticket holders ..........59 Cigar lighter ..........59 Parking aid Ashtray ............60 Principle of operation .......75 Auxiliary power sockets ......60 Using the parking aid .......75 Cup holders ..........60 Glove box ..........61 Cruise control...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Vehicle recovery Audio unit overview Towing points ..........98 Audio unit overview .........131 Towing the vehicle on four wheels ..98 Audio system security Security code ..........132 Maintenance Lost security code ........132 General information .........99 Entering a security code ......132 Opening and closing the bonnet ..100 Incorrect security code ......132 Engine compartment overview ....101...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Compact disc player Loading compact discs ......141 Ejecting compact discs ......141 Compact disc playback ......141 Track selection .........141 Fast forward/reverse ......141 Shuffle/random ........141 Repeat compact disc tracks ....141 Compact disc track compression ..142 Compact disc track scanning ....142 MP3 file playback ........142 MP3 display options .......144 Ending compact disc playback ....145...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    It is an integral part of will not guarantee that they are suitable the vehicle. for your vehicle. We recommend that you ask your Ford Dealer for advice on SYMBOLS GLOSSARY parts and accessories suitable for your vehicle.

  • Page 6: Quick Start

    Quick start Instrument panel overview E76166 Air vents. See Air vents (page 51). Audio unit. See Audio unit overview (page 131) Tray with cup holders. See Cup holders (page 60). Heated rear window switch. See Heated windows and mirrors (page 54).
  • Page 7 Quick start Horn Multifunction lever. See Direction indicators (page 34). See Lighting control (page 32). Dynamic stability control (DSC/ESP) (where fitted). See Stability control (page 69). Gear lever. See Manual transmission (page 68). Climate controls. See Climate control (page 51). Cigar lighter.
  • Page 8 Quick start Locking and unlocking Double rear doors Rear doors E71290 Outside E71287 Unlock or open Inside Lock Tailgate White visible, door locked Sliding door E71292 Outside Inside Locking system operation E71289 The locking system of your vehicle may have been configured to operate in one of three main lock operation combinations.
  • Page 9 Quick start Manual transmission Engine idle speed after starting Selecting reverse gear The engine may idle at a higher speed than normal immediately after starting from cold. See Starting the engine (page 63). E99067 On some vehicles it is necessary to raise the collar whilst selecting reverse gear.

  • Page 10: Child Safety

    WARNING This section provides useful information on the installation and safe use of child restraints. Ford strongly recommends that you read and understand this section before carrying children in your vehicle.

  • Page 11: Child Restraints

    Child safety Selecting a child restraint WARNING system EXTREME HAZARD! Do not use a To provide protection, a child restraint rearward facing child restraint on a system should meet three requirements. seat protected by an air bag in front of it. 1.
  • Page 12 Child safety Installing a child restraint WARNINGS EXTREME HAZARD! Do not use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an air bag in front of it. E68946 All child restraint systems, except booster seats, are designed to be installed with the vehicle seat belt system and a top tether strap.
  • Page 13 Child safety Child restraint anchorage Incorrectly fitted child restraints may swing, tip or come away fitting locations causing death or injury. WARNING Always ensure that the locking mechanism of the rear seat back Child restraint anchorages are is fully engaged when in the upright designed to withstand only those position, by attempting to pull it down loads imposed by correctly fitting child...

  • Page 14: Protecting Larger Children

    Child safety PROTECTING LARGER Typical booster seat CHILDREN Note: The rear seats are the safest place for children. When a child outgrows the recommended weight or height limits for a forward facing child restraint system, the child should sit on a booster seat on the rear seat and wear a lap-sash seat belt.

  • Page 15: Child Safety Locks

    Child safety CHILD SAFETY LOCKS (where fitted) WARNING You cannot open the doors from inside if you have put the child safety locks on. E74584 Left-hand side Turn clockwise to lock and anti- clockwise to unlock. Right-hand side Turn anti-clockwise to lock and clockwise to unlock.

  • Page 16: Occupant Protection

    Occupant protection PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION Note: The front passenger airbag protects both positions of a double seat. Airbags Note: Only wipe airbag covers with a damp cloth. WARNINGS Driver and front passenger Do not modify the front of your airbags vehicle in any way.

  • Page 17: Fastening The Seat Belts

    Occupant protection Side airbags Use the correct buckle for each seat belt. Do not use a seat belt that is slack or twisted. Do not wear thick clothing. The seat belt must fit tightly around your body to achieve its optimum effect. Position the shoulder strap of the seat belt over the centre of your shoulder and position the lap strap...

  • Page 18: Seat Belt Height Adjustment

    Occupant protection SEAT BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Front seat E68585 E68901 Rear seat E68586 WARNING Insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear a distinct click. You have not fastened the seat belt properly if you do not hear a click. E73074 Pull the seat belt out steadily.

  • Page 19: Using Seat Belts During Pregnancy

    Occupant protection USING SEAT BELTS DURING PREGNANCY The Australian National Health and Medical Research Council recommends that all pregnant women travelling in a motor vehicle wear the lap-sash seat belt with the buckle over the hip and the lap section of the belt as tight as comfort will allow, and as low as possible, below the abdomen.

  • Page 20: Keys And Remote Controls

    PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL You can programme a maximum of eight remote controls to use with your vehicle (including any supplied with your vehicle). Ask your Ford Dealer for instructions. -20-...

  • Page 21: Locks

    Locks LOCKING AND UNLOCKING Locking and unlocking the doors with the key Double locking WARNING Do not activate double locking when persons or animals are inside the vehicle. You will not be able to unlock the doors from the inside if you have double locked them.
  • Page 22 Locks Locking and unlocking the Rear doors doors with the remote control E71293 Lock Unlock Cargo unlock E71287 Press the appropriate button once. Unlock or open Double locking the doors with Lock the remote control White mark Press the lock button twice. If you see the white mark, the door is locked.
  • Page 23 Locks Double rear doors Tailgate E71292 Outside Inside E71290 Outside Access the release button through the aperture at the bottom of the tailgate. Inside Slam locking Note: Do not leave your keys in the vehicle. Note: You may hear a short tone from the horn if you try to lock the doors when a door is still open.
  • Page 24 Locks One-stage unlocking You will unlock the front doors, rear doors and loadspace doors when you: Note: The direction indicators will flash • Turn the key in either of the front once when you unlock the doors. door locks twice within three When enabled, the following features are seconds.

  • Page 25: Engine Immobiliser

    Have the immobiliser checked immediately. Note: Have all of your remaining keys erased and recoded if you lose a key. Ask your Ford Dealer for further information. Have replacement keys recoded together with your existing keys. If you lose a key, you can obtain a replacement from your Ford Dealer.

  • Page 26: Alarm

    It also protects the audio unit DISARMING THE ALARM and the trailer (if a Ford trailer-tow kit is fitted). You can fully arm or partially arm Perimeter alarm the alarm. Trailer detection is disabled when you have partially armed the alarm.

  • Page 27: Steering Wheel

    Steering wheel AUDIO CONTROL Seek Select radio, CD or cassette mode on the audio unit. The following functions can be operated with the remote control: Volume E78047 Move the lever up or down: • radio mode, this will locate the next radio station up or down the frequency band.
  • Page 28 Steering wheel Mode E78048 Briefly press the button on the side: radio mode, this will locate the • next pre-set radio station. CD mode, this will select the next • CD if a CD changer is fitted. all modes to abort a traffic •...

  • Page 29: Wipers And Washers

    Wipers and washers WINDSCREEN WIPERS WINDSCREEN WASHERS E71016 WARNING Do not operate the windscreen washers for more than 10 E71012 seconds or when the reservoir is empty. Single wipe REAR WINDOW WIPER AND Intermittent wipe WASHERS Normal wipe Intermittent wiper High speed wipe Intermittent wipe E71017...

  • Page 30: Checking The Wiper Blades

    Wipers and washers CHANGING THE WIPER Rear window washer BLADES E71018 E93783 WARNING Do not operate the rear window washer for more than 10 seconds or when the reservoir is empty. CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES E93784 E66644 Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of the blade to check for roughness.
  • Page 31 Wipers and washers E93786 Install in the reverse order. -31-...

  • Page 32: Lighting

    Lighting LIGHTING CONTROL Single side Lighting control positions E77368 Right-hand side Left-hand side Main and dipped beam E71094 Side and tail lamps Headlamps Front fog lamps Rear fog lamps Parking lamps E71095 Parking lamps Pull the lever fully towards the steering First, switch off the ignition.

  • Page 33: Rear Fog Lamps

    Lighting HEADLAMP LEVELLING Home safe lighting Switch the ignition off and pull the You can adjust the level of the headlamp direction indicator lever towards the beams according to the vehicle load. steering wheel to switch the headlamps on. You will hear a short tone. The headlamps will go off automatically after 3 minutes with any door open, or 30 seconds after the last door has been...

  • Page 34: Direction Indicators

    Lighting DIRECTION INDICATORS Type 2 E71098 E126234 On (front compartment lamp) Note: Tap the lever up or down to make the direction indicators flash only three Off (front compartment lamp) times. Door contact INTERIOR LAMPS On (rear compartment lamp) Courtesy lamps Off (rear compartment lamp) Type 1 Rear compartment lamps will come on...

  • Page 35: Stepwell Lamps

    Lighting Reading lamps Note: We recommended that you ask your Ford Dealer to change the bulbs if your vehicle is fitted with air conditioning. Some bulbs are difficult to access. Note: You will need to remove the headlamp to change the headlamp, side lamp or front direction indicator bulbs.
  • Page 36 Lighting Headlamp main and dipped Side lamps beam CAUTION Do not touch the glass of the bulb. E71060 Remove the headlamp. Remove the cover. Remove the bulb and the bulb holder. Remove the bulb. Front direction indicators E71058 E71061 Remove the headlamp. E71059 Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise and remove it.
  • Page 37 Lighting Side repeaters Side marker lamps Type 1 Chassis cab and Flatbed truck with extended frame E75022 Disconnect the electrical connector. E71063 Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise Carefully remove the side repeater. and remove it. Hold the bulb holder, turn the Remove the bulb.
  • Page 38 Lighting Rear lamps Bus and Kombi E71067 Tail and brake lamp Direction indicator E71066 Reversing lamp Fog lamp Remove the wing nuts. Remove the rear lamp and unclip the bulb holder. Gently press the bulb into the bulb holder, turn it anti-clockwise and remove it.
  • Page 39 Lighting Chassis cab and Flatbed truck Type 2 Type 1 E124794 E71068 E71069 Direction indicator E124795 Brake lamp Tail and brake lamp Tail lamp Direction indicator lamp Reversing lamp Reversing lamp Fog lamp Fog lamp Release the retaining clip and move Remove the nut.
  • Page 40 Lighting Rear side lamps Roof position lamps Flatbed truck E71073 Remove the screws. E71072 Carefully prise the lens from the Remove the lens. holder. Gently press the bulb into the bulb Gently press the bulb into the bulb holder, turn it anti-clockwise and holder, turn it anti-clockwise and remove it.
  • Page 41 Lighting Vehicles with a tailgate Front interior lamps E71075 Open the lens. Gently press the bulb into the bulb E71077 holder, turn it anti-clockwise and Carefully prise out the lamp. remove it. Gently press the bulb into the bulb Flatbed truck holder, turn it anti-clockwise and remove it.
  • Page 42 Lighting Front reading lamps Stepwell lamps E73938 E71080 Carefully prise out the lamp. Remove the bulb holder. Remove the bulb. E73939 Carefully prise out the lamp. Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise and remove it. Remove the bulb. -42-...

  • Page 43: Bulb Specification Chart

    Lighting BULB SPECIFICATION CHART Specifications Bulb (Watts) Headlamp main and dipped beam 55/60 Side lamp Front direction indicator Side repeater Side repeater 21/5 Side marker lamp Tail and brake lamp 5/21 Tail lamp - Chassis Cab and Flatbed Truck Brake lamp - Chassis Cab and Flatbed Truck Rear direction indicator Reversing lamp Rear fog lamp...

  • Page 44: Windows And Mirrors

    Windows and mirrors ELECTRIC WINDOWS Manual folding mirrors Folding WARNING Push the mirror towards the door Do not operate the electric window glass. windows unless they are free from Unfolding obstruction. Make sure that you fully engage the mirror in its support when returning it to its original position.

  • Page 45: Sliding Windows

    Windows and mirrors SLIDING WINDOWS E66497 REAR QUARTER WINDOWS E66498 Pull the lever outwards to open the window. Press the lever in the middle to engage it in its catch. Pull the lever in the middle to close the window. Push it backwards until it engages in its catch.

  • Page 46: Instruments

    Instruments GAUGES Instrument cluster E71334 Tachometer Engine coolant temperature gauge Fuel gauge Speedometer Tripmeter reset button Odometer, tripmeter and distance to empty Not used -46-...
  • Page 47 Instruments Engine coolant temperature Odometer, tripmeter and gauge distance to empty Shows the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle will remain in the centre section. CAUTION Do not restart the engine until the cause of overheating has been resolved.

  • Page 48: Warning Lamps And Indicators

    Instruments WARNING LAMPS AND Brake pad wear warning lamp INDICATORS It will illuminate when the brake pads have worn down to a The following warning lamps and predetermined limit. Have this indicators will come on briefly when you checked by a properly trained technician switch the ignition on to confirm that the as soon as possible.
  • Page 49 Your If either lamp illuminates when the engine Ford Dealer can re-enable it. During a is running, this indicates a fault. The malfunction, the system switches off and engine will continue to run but it may it will not illuminate while driving.

  • Page 50: Audible Warnings And Indicators

    Have the AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND engine oil changed as soon as possible. INDICATORS Your Ford Dealer will switch the service interval indicator lamp off for you after Door open warning completing the service. The door open warning chime will sound...

  • Page 51: Climate Control

    Climate control PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION General information on controlling the interior climate Outside air Fully close all the windows. Keep the air intakes forward of the Warming the interior windscreen free from obstruction (snow, leaves etc.) to allow the climate control Direct the air towards your feet.

  • Page 52: Manual Climate Control

    Climate control MANUAL CLIMATE Recirculated air CONTROL Air distribution control E65968 Recirculated air Outside air E65965 Defrosting and demisting the Face level windscreen quickly Footwell Windscreen Note: A small amount of air is always directed towards the windscreen. Temperature control E65969 Close all of the air vents for maximum airflow to the windscreen.
  • Page 53 Climate control Ventilation Cooling the interior quickly E65971 E65974 Air conditioning Switch the air conditioning on. Switching the air conditioning on Defrosting and demisting the and off windscreen E65975 Windscreen Set the air distribution control to position A and select outside air. When the E65972 temperature is above 4°C , the air Recirculated air...

  • Page 54: Heated Windows And Mirrors

    Climate control HEATED WINDOWS AND MIRRORS Heated windows Use the heated windows to defrost or demist the windscreen or rear window. Note: The heated windows operate only when the engine is running. Heated rear window E72507 Heated exterior mirrors Electric exterior mirrors are fitted with a heating element that will defrost or demist the mirror glass.

  • Page 55: Seats

    Seats SITTING IN THE CORRECT • Hold the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent. POSITION • Bend your legs slightly so that you can press the pedals fully. • Position the shoulder strap of the seatbelt over the centre of your shoulder and position the lap strap tightly across your hips.
  • Page 56 Seats CAUTION Do not move the front seats too close to the instrument panel. The front nine catch positions are only to provide access to the vehicle battery. Adjusting the lumbar support E66532 Adjusting the angle of the seatback E66530 Increase Decrease Adjusting the angle of the seat...

  • Page 57: Rear Seats

    Seats Rotating the seat Folding a single seatback forwards WARNING Make sure that the seats and the seatbacks are secure and fully engaged in their catches. CAUTION Rotate the seat only towards the centre of the vehicle and not towards the door. E70789 Folding the entire seatback forwards...

  • Page 58: Head Restraints

    Seats To return the seatback to its upright The bench seat weighs 89 position: kilograms. Pull the release straps down and CAUTION hold them there. Store the seat in a dry and secure Push the seatback to the upright place. position.

  • Page 59: Convenience Features

    Note: You can use the socket to power 12 volt appliances that have a maximum current rating of 20 Amperes. E66493 Use only Ford accessory connectors or connectors specified for use with SAE TICKET HOLDERS standard sockets. E72972 Press the element in to use the cigar lighter.

  • Page 60: Ashtray

    Note: You can use the socket to power 12 volt appliances that have a maximum current rating of 20 Amperes. Use only Ford accessory connectors or connectors specified for use with SAE E69129 standard sockets.

  • Page 61: Glove Box

    Convenience features GLOVE BOX Front storage compartment E69134 E77061 You can use the glove box as a filing BOTTLE HOLDER cabinet. STORAGE COMPARTMENTS Overhead storage compartment E75484 WARNING Do not place glass objects in the bottle holder. E69133 WARNING Do not place heavy objects in the overhead storage compartment.

  • Page 62: Auxiliary Input (Aux In) Socket

    Convenience features AUXILIARY INPUT (AUX IN) SOCKET E100038 See Auxiliary input (AUX IN) socket (page 146). FLOOR MATS WARNING When using the floor mats, always make sure the floor mat is properly secured using the appropriate fixings and positioned so that it does not interfere with the operation of the pedals.

  • Page 63: Starting The Engine

    Starting the engine GENERAL INFORMATION Note: Do not leave the ignition key in this position for too long to avoid discharging the battery. General points on starting II The ignition is switched on. All electrical If the battery has been disconnected the circuits are operational.

  • Page 64: Switching Off The Engine

    Starting the engine SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE Vehicles with a turbocharger CAUTION Do not switch the engine off when it is running at high speed. If you do, the turbocharger will continue running after the engine oil pressure has dropped to zero. This will lead to premature turbocharger bearing wear.

  • Page 65: Fuel And Refuelling

    Jindabyne, Thredbo, Tumut, Talbingo, Adaminaby and Cooma. Note: The use of additives or other engine treatments not approved by Ford Please confirm current availability at the time of your trip. is not recommended. Note: We do not recommend the prolonged use of additives intended to prevent fuel waxing.

  • Page 66: Fuel Filler Flap

    Fuel and refuelling FUEL FILLER FLAP WARNINGS Take care when refuelling to avoid spilling any residual fuel from the fuel pipe nozzle. We recommend that you wait at least 10 seconds before removing the fuel pipe nozzle to allow any residual fuel to drain into the fuel tank.
  • Page 67 Fuel and refuelling Filling up WARNINGS It is important that the fuel tank is not filled beyond its designed level by trickle feeding after the first click of an automatic filler gun (when fully inserted). If no space is allowed for fuel expansion, spillage may occur during fuelling, or fuel emission system may not operate correctly.

  • Page 68: Transmission

    Transmission MANUAL TRANSMISSION CAUTION Do not engage reverse gear when the vehicle is moving. This could cause damage to the transmission. E99067 On some vehicles it is necessary to raise the collar whilst selecting reverse gear. -68-...

  • Page 69: Brakes

    Brakes PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION PARKING BRAKE Disc brakes All vehicles Wet brake discs result in reduced • Press the foot brake pedal firmly. braking efficiency. Dab the brake pedal • Pull the parking brake lever up when driving from a car wash to remove smartly to its fullest extent.

  • Page 70: Stability Control (Dsc)

    Stability control (where fitted) PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION Stability control (DSC) warning lamp Dynamic Stability Control The DSC warning lamp will (DSC/ESP) flash when the system is operating. See Warning WARNING lamps and indicators (page 48). DSC does not relieve you of your Emergency brake assist responsibility to drive with due care and attention.
  • Page 71 Stability control (where fitted) Note: If you turn the system off, the system will automatically reactivate if your vehicle speed goes above 60 km/h. Press the switch again to turn the system on. The system will be switched on automatically every time you switch the ignition on.

  • Page 72: Hill Start Assist

    Hill start assist (where fitted) PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION The system is active only if the green lamp illuminates in the The system makes it easier to pull away instrument cluster. During all times you when the vehicle is on a slope without are responsible for controlling the the need to use the parking brake.
  • Page 73 Hill start assist (where fitted) WARNING If the engine is revved excessively, or if a malfunction is detected when the system is active, the system will be deactivated and the green lamp will go out. Deactivating the system To deactivate the system, perform one of the following: •...

  • Page 74: Traction Control

    Traction control (where fitted) PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION The traction control system improves traction when one wheel starts to spin at vehicle speeds up to 40 km/h. If a wheel starts to spin, the traction control system varies the pressure to the brake of that wheel until is stops spinning.

  • Page 75: Parking Aid

    Parking aid (where fitted) PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION Note: Keep the sensors free from dirt, ice and snow. Do not clean with sharp objects. WARNING Note: The parking aid may emit false The parking aid does not relieve tones if it detects a signal using the same you of your responsibility to drive frequency as the sensors or if the vehicle with due care and attention.
  • Page 76 Parking aid (where fitted) Note: If a high pitch tone is heard for three seconds, this indicates a malfunction. The system will be disabled. Have the system checked by a properly trained technician. -76-...

  • Page 77: Cruise Control

    Cruise control (where fitted) PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION Setting a speed Cruise control allows you to control your speed using the switches on the steering wheel. You can use cruise control when you exceed 30 km/h. USING CRUISE CONTROL WARNING Do not use cruise control in heavy traffic, on twisty roads or when the road surface is slippery.
  • Page 78 Cruise control (where fitted) Resuming the set speed E95393 Accelerate E75453 Decelerate The cruise control indicator will illuminate and the system will attempt to resume Cancelling the set speed the speed that you previously set. Switching cruise control off E75453 Press the brake pedal or the RES switch.

  • Page 79: Automatic Speed Limiter (Asl)

    Automatic speed limiter (ASL) (where fitted) PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION Engine speed limiter Engine speed is limited to protect the engine. Vehicle speed limiter The vehicle speed limiter prevents you from driving faster than a programmed speed. See the label on the driver side sun visor for further information.

  • Page 80: Load Carrying

    Load carrying GENERAL INFORMATION WARNINGS Use load securing straps to an approved standard. Make sure that you secure all loose items properly. Place luggage and other loads as low and as far forward as possible within the luggage or loadspace. Do not drive with the tailgate or rear door open.

  • Page 81: Load Retaining Fixtures

    Load carrying LOAD RETAINING FIXTURES Note: The number of load retaining fixtures may vary depending on your vehicle model. Securing cargo E75510 -81-...

  • Page 82: Roof Racks And Load Carriers

    Load carrying Supplementary retaining CAUTIONS fixtures Do not exceed the maximum Mid-height cargo rail axle load for your vehicle. See Vehicle identification (page 122). Do not exceed the maximum permissible roof load of 150 kilograms (including the roof rack). Check the security of the roof rack and its fittings as follows: •...

  • Page 83: Towing

    Towing TOWING A TRAILER WARNING The maximum permissible tow weight is dictated by vehicle and towbar design. There are also legal limits which depend on whether brakes or other equipment are fitted to the trailer, caravan, or other towed equipment which may vary according to the State or Territory in which your vehicle is operated.
  • Page 84 Ford approved load levelling kits are required for use with the Ford heavy duty General equipment advice towpack. Load the trailer so that the weight on Braking...

  • Page 85: Driving Hints

    Driving hints RUNNING-IN If the temperature continues to rise, the fuel supply to the engine will be reduced. The air conditioning (if fitted) will also be Tyres turned off and the engine cooling fan will operate. WARNING New tyres need to be run-in for CAUTION approximately 500 kilometres.

  • Page 86: Emergency Equipment

    EMERGENCY EXIT WARNING Make sure that the roof rack and its load do not obstruct the emergency exit. Ask your Ford Dealer for advice on roof racks suitable for your vehicle. Break the glass with the hammer in an emergency.

  • Page 87: Status After A Collision

    Status after a collision FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH E71360 If you have an accident or a minor collision (e.g. collision when parking), the fuel cut-off switch may stop the fuel supply. The switch is located on the side panel in front of the passenger side front door.

  • Page 88: Fuses

    Fuses FUSE BOX LOCATIONS Pre-fuse box Driver seat E70864 Pre-fuse box Standard relay box Passenger compartment junction Engine compartment junction box E70866 Standard relay box E70869 -88-...
  • Page 89 Fuses E70870 E70868 Note: When refitting, make sure you Passenger junction box hear a click when engaging both clips. Engine junction box E70869 E70867 For item location: See Engine compartment overview (page 101). -89-...

  • Page 90: Changing A Fuse

    Fuses CHANGING A FUSE WARNING Do not modify the electrical system of your vehicle in any way. Have repairs to the electrical system and the replacement of relays and high current fuses carried out by properly trained technicians. Switch the ignition and all electrical equipment off before touching or attempting to change a fuse.

  • Page 91: Fuse Specification Chart

    Fuses FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART Pre-fuse box E70871 Ampere Fuse Colour Circuits protected rating Grey Starter motor and alternator Yellow Passenger junction box power supply - start relevant Engine junction box power supply - non-start Blue relevant Green Heated front screen right-hand side Standard relay box power supply - non-start Blue relevant...
  • Page 92 Fuses Engine junction box E70872 Ampere Fuse Colour Circuits protected rating Yellow Engine cooling fan Trailer tow and trailer tow module power supply Pink (KL30) Green ABS and DSC pump Not used Yellow Glow plugs Yellow Ignition relay (KL15 #3) Pink Starter enable Green...
  • Page 93 Fuses Ampere Fuse Colour Circuits protected rating Battery-fed relay coils Blue PCM power Brown Glow plug monitoring T-MAF sensor Water in fuel sensor (Diesel only), power supply relay coils Not used Vehicle speed sensor Yellow Vaporiser glow plug Reversing lamps Not used Additional heater (KL15) Air conditioning clutch...
  • Page 94 Fuses Standard relay box E70873 Ampere Fuse Colour Circuits protected rating Yellow Rear window wiper Front and rear air conditioning control Relay coils supply Tachograph Headlamp levelling, master light switch (KL15) Yellow Heated front seats Yellow Horn Yellow Auxiliary power point front Heated door mirrors, if CAT 1 fitted Yellow Cigar lighter...
  • Page 95 Fuses Ampere Fuse Colour Circuits protected rating Main beam right-hand side Dipped beam left-hand side Dipped beam right-hand side Pre-fuse for dipped beam, main beam, daytime Pink running lamps, tachometer, fuel-fired booster heater blower Green Heater blower motor Blue Power windows Pink Rear heater blower motor Pink...
  • Page 96 Fuses Relay Circuits switched Windscreen wiper on and off function Heated windscreen left-hand side Passenger junction box E70874 Ampere Fuse Colour Circuits protected rating Rear parking aid, rain sensor Grey Acceleration pedal demand sensor Blue Brake lamp switch Instrument cluster, PATS supply, tachometer, instrument panel switch illumination Blue Washer pump...
  • Page 97 Fuses Ampere Fuse Colour Circuits protected rating Blue Radio, navigation unit and phone supply Instrument cluster, fuel-fired booster heater timer, remote keyless entry supply, interior motion sensor (KL30) Side lamps right-hand side Brown Side lamps left-hand side Ignition switch supply, battery disconnect switch coils supply Blue Central locking...

  • Page 98: Vehicle Recovery

    Vehicle recovery TOWING POINTS The brake servo and the power steering pump do not operate unless the engine is running. Press the brake pedal harder and allow for increased stopping distances and heavier steering. CAUTIONS Too much tension in the tow rope could cause damage to your vehicle or the vehicle that is towing.

  • Page 99: Maintenance

    There is a large network • Brake fluid level. See Brake and of Ford Authorised Repairers that are clutch fluid check (page 105). there to help you with their professional servicing expertise. We believe that their •...

  • Page 100: Opening And Closing The Bonnet

    Maintenance OPENING AND CLOSING THE BONNET Opening the bonnet E72108 E72109 Closing the bonnet Note: Make sure that the bonnet is closed properly. Lower the bonnet and allow it to drop from under its own weight for the last 20 –...

  • Page 101: Engine Compartment Overview

    Maintenance ENGINE COMPARTMENT OVERVIEW 2.2L Duratorq-TDCI (Puma) Diesel E70605 Item Description Brake and clutch fluid reservoir. See Brake and clutch fluid check (page 105). Engine oil filler cap¹. See Engine oil check (page 104). Air cleaner. Fuel filter water trap. See Draining the fuel filter water trap (page 106) Engine coolant reservoir.
  • Page 102 Maintenance Item Description Engine oil dipstick ¹. See Engine oil check (page 104). Power steering fluid reservoir. See Power steering fluid check (page 105) ¹ The filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are coloured for easy identification. 2.4L Duratorq-TDCi (Puma) Diesel E70607 Item Description...

  • Page 103: Engine Oil Dipstick

    Maintenance Item Description Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine coolant check (page 104). Washer fluid reservoir. See Washer fluid check (page 107). Engine junction box. See Fuses (page 88). Battery positive connection (for connecting booster cables). See Vehicle battery (page 110). Power steering fluid reservoir.

  • Page 104: Engine Oil Check

    Under certain conditions, they could damage the Top up with fluid that meets the engine. Ford specification. See Customer assistance, warranty and service Note: The oil consumption of new guide (Page 27). engines reaches its normal level after approximately 5,000 kilometres.

  • Page 105: Brake And Clutch Fluid Check

    Note: The brake and the clutch systems are supplied from the same reservoir. CAUTIONS Top up with fluid that meets the Ford specification. See Customer In an emergency, you can add just assistance, warranty and service water to the cooling system to guide (page 27).

  • Page 106: Draining The Fuel Filter Water Trap

    INDICATOR CHECK authorised waste disposal facilities. Note: With the engine running, the water-in-fuel indicator lamp will go out after approximately 2 seconds. Note: Only add fuel that meets the Ford specification. See Fuel and refuelling (page 65). E66659 Green Clear...

  • Page 107: Washer Fluid Check

    Maintenance Start the engine. Fully depress the accelerator pedal for five seconds. Check the position of the plunger in the service indicator. • Green - no need to change the filter. • Clear - replace the filter at the next service interval.

  • Page 108: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle care CLEANING THE EXTERIOR Cleaning the rear window CAUTION WARNING Do not scrape the inside of If you use a car wash with a the rear window or use abrasives waxing cycle, make sure that you or chemical solvents to clean it. remove the wax from the windscreen.

  • Page 109: Cleaning The Interior

    You should repair paintwork damage caused by stones from the road or minor scratches as soon as possible. A choice of products is available from your Ford Dealer. Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. -109-...

  • Page 110: Vehicle Battery

    Vehicle battery USING BOOSTER CABLES CAUTIONS Connect batteries with only the same nominal voltage. Always use booster cables with insulated clamps and adequate size cable. Do not disconnect the battery from the vehicle’s electrical system. E71368 To connect the booster cables Lift up the battery positive connection point cover.

  • Page 111: Changing The Vehicle Battery

    There are three connection points available, each provides a maximum of 60A current. Ask your Ford Dealer for advice on accessories suitable for your vehicle. Release the clips. Raise the cover. E66643 Turn the safety pin anti-clockwise and take it out.

  • Page 112: Wheels And Tyres

    Wheels and tyres GENERAL INFORMATION CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL Spare wheel CAUTIONS The spare wheel is located underneath Use only approved wheel and tyre the rear of the vehicle. sizes. Using other sizes could damage the vehicle and will make the Single rear wheel vehicles National Type Approval invalid.
  • Page 113 Wheels and tyres 430 and 460 series vehicles E70949 E70959 Remove the wing nut(s). • Assemble the jack handle. Pass the bracket and cable through • Slide the flat end of the jack handle the wheel opening. over the locking valve. Turn the handle fully clockwise.
  • Page 114 Wheels and tyres 430 and 460 series vehicles E70958 • Insert the hook of the handle into the ring on the jack. Insert the wheel brace into the other end of the handle and rotate clockwise. E70951 Position the jack under the protrusions at Front jacking points the rear of the sub-frame.
  • Page 115 Wheels and tyres All except 430 and 460 series Rear jacking points vehicles CAUTION Use only the specified jacking points. If you use other positions, you may damage the body, steering, suspension, engine, braking system or the fuel lines. Front-wheel drive Bus, Van and Kombi (260, 280 and 300 series vehicles) E70952...
  • Page 116 Wheels and tyres Front-wheel drive Bus, Van and 430 and 460 series vehicles Kombi (330 and 350 series Note: Position the jack under the axle, vehicles) as near the wheel being jacked as Note: An additional block is located possible. inside the spare wheel.
  • Page 117 Wheels and tyres All Chassis Cab and all rear- Removing a wheel wheel drive Bus, Van and Kombi (All except 430 and 460 series WARNINGS vehicles) Park your vehicle in such a Note: Position the jack under the axle, position that neither the traffic nor as near the wheel being jacked as you are hindered or endangered.
  • Page 118 Wheels and tyres Install the wheel nuts finger tight. Unscrew and remove the wheel nuts and take off the wheel. E70956 Remove the nut caps. Slacken the wheel nuts. Jack up the vehicle until the tyre is clear of the ground. Remove the wheel nuts and the wheel.

  • Page 119: Tyre Care

    Wheels and tyres TYRE CARE Note: If the spare wheel is different in size or construction to the road wheels, have this replaced as soon as possible. Stowing the wheel CAUTION Do not raise the spare wheel carrier without the wheel attached.
  • Page 120 Wheels and tyres CAUTION If your vehicle is fitted with wheel trims, remove them before fitting snow chains. Note: The ABS will continue to operate normally. Only use small link snow chains. Only use snow chains on the front wheels. Front wheel drive vehicles Note: 195/75 R 16 C tyres are only covered in the vehicle registration...

  • Page 121: Technical Specifications

    Wheels and tyres TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Tyre pressures (cold tyres) Normal load Full load Variant Tyre size Front Rear Front Rear 215/75 R 16 C 3.5 (51) 4.8 (70) 3.5 (51) 4.8 (70) Van and Kombi - Rear wheel drive Normal load Full load Variant Tyre size...

  • Page 122: Vehicle Identification

    Vehicle identification VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION PLATE NUMBER (VIN) E85610 E71369 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the right-hand front Gross vehicle weight wheelhouse. It is also shown on the Gross train weight left-hand side of the instrument panel. Maximum front axle weight Maximum rear axle weight The vehicle identification number and...

  • Page 123: Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Vehicle dimensions Short wheelbase E71261 Item Dimension description Dimension in mm Maximum length - without rear step 4863 Maximum length - with rear step 4965 Maximum length - with towing equipment 5006 Overall width - excl. exterior mirrors 1974 -123-...
  • Page 124 Technical specifications Item Dimension description Dimension in mm Overall height - Low roof 1997 - 2089 Wheelbase 2933 Track - Front 1737 - 1745 Track - Rear 1700 - 1718 -124-...
  • Page 125 Technical specifications Medium wheelbase E71263 Item Dimension description Dimension in mm Maximum length - without rear step 5230 Maximum length - with rear step 5332 Maximum length - with towing equipment 5373 Overall width - excl. exterior mirrors 1974 Overall height - Low roof 1995 - 2056 -125-...
  • Page 126 Technical specifications Item Dimension description Dimension in mm Overall height - Semi high roof 2310 - 2387 Wheelbase 3300 Track - Front 1737 - 1745 Track - Rear 1700 - 1718 -126-...
  • Page 127 Technical specifications Long wheelbase E71265 -127-...
  • Page 128 Technical specifications E71266 Item Dimension description Dimension in mm Maximum length - without rear step (Van) 5680 Maximum length - without rear step (Extended 6403 Frame Van) Maximum length - without rear step (Chassis cab 5931 and Flatbed truck without flatbed) Maximum length - without rear step (Chassis cab 6313 and Flatbed truck without flatbed) extended frame...
  • Page 129 Technical specifications Item Dimension description Dimension in mm Maximum length - with towing equipment (Chassis 6108 cab and Flatbed truck with flatbed) Maximum length - with towing equipment (Chassis 6608 cab and Flatbed truck with flatbed) extended frame Overall width - excl. exterior mirrors (Van) 1974 Overall width - excl.

  • Page 130: Audio Introduction

    CDs and consequently playback cannot be guaranteed in Ford and Sony CD audio units, and jamming could occur. Irregular shaped CDs and CDs with a scratch protection film or self adhesive labels attached should not be used.

  • Page 131: Audio Unit Overview

    Audio unit overview AUDIO UNIT OVERVIEW 6000CD -131-...

  • Page 132: Audio System Security

    Up to 10 Keycode entry attempts are be entered before the unit will operate. allowed with various consequences if Normally, the Ford Dealer does this you get it wrong. during the predelivery inspection. The number of attempts is shown in the If the battery is disconnected for any display.

  • Page 133: Audio Unit Clock And Date Displays

    Audio unit clock and date displays SETTING THE CLOCK AND LEFT or RIGHT arrow • Use the button to select the setting required. DATE ON THE AUDIO UNIT • To confirm your selection allow Changing the date and time the menu to time out or press the MENU button repeatedly to exit.

  • Page 134: Audio Unit Operation

    Audio unit operation ON/OFF CONTROL PHONE MUTE CONTROL Press the on/off control. This will also PHONE • Where available, press the operate the unit for up to one hour with button to mute your audio unit. the ignition turned off. The radio will PHONE again to unmute.

  • Page 135: Station Preset Buttons

    Audio unit operation STATION PRESET BUTTONS This feature allows you to store your favourite stations so that they can be recalled by selecting the appropriate waveband and pressing one of the preset buttons. • Select a waveband. • Tune to the station required. •...

  • Page 136: Audio Menu Control

    Audio unit operation AUDIO MENU CONTROL Use the MENU button to access features that cannot be selected directly via one of the button controls. Press the MENU button for ‘first level’ features, or press and hold the MENU button for different ‘second level’...

  • Page 137: Autostore Control

    Audio unit operation AUTOSTORE CONTROL If you are already tuned to a station that broadcasts traffic information, ‘TP’ will AutoStore can be used to store the also be displayed. Otherwise the unit stations with the strongest signals will search for a traffic programme and available, either from the FM waveband display ‘TP SEEK’...
  • Page 138 Audio unit operation MENU button • Press and hold the until the display changes. MENU button repeatedly • Press the until a TA display appears. • Use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow button to select either local (‘TA LOCAL’) or distant (‘TA DIST’) traffic announcements.

  • Page 139: Audio Unit Menus

    Audio unit menus AUTOMATIC VOLUME REGIONAL MODE (REG) CONTROL Regional mode (REG) controls the behaviour of AF switching between When available, automatic volume regionally related networks of a parent control (AVC) adjusts the volume level to broadcaster. A broadcaster may run a compensate for engine noise and road fairly large network across a large part speed noise.

  • Page 140: Alternative Frequencies

    Audio unit menus ALTERNATIVE MENU button repeatedly • Press the until an ‘AF’ display appears. FREQUENCIES LEFT or RIGHT arrow • Use the Many programmes broadcast on the button to select the setting required. FM waveband have a programme identification (PI) code, which can be NEWS BROADCASTS recognised by audio units.

  • Page 141: Compact Disc Player

    Compact disc player LOADING COMPACT DISCS FAST FORWARD/REVERSE LEFT or RIGHT Always check if the CD slot is empty • Press and hold the before inserting the CD. arrow buttons to search backwards or forwards within the tracks on the EJECTING COMPACT disc.

  • Page 142: Compact Disc Track Compression

    Compact disc player COMPACT DISC TRACK ISO 9660 format COMPRESSION This is the most common international standard for the logical format of files With this feature on, quieter music is and folders on a CD-ROM. boosted and louder music lowered to minimise repeated volume adjustments.
  • Page 143 Compact disc player File formats MP3 files playback order The playback order of the folders and • With formats other than ISO 9660 files is as shown. level 1 and level 2, folder names or file names may not be displayed Note: A folder that does not include an correctly.

  • Page 144: Mp3 Display Options

    Compact disc player ID3 Tag Version 2 • Press the left/right arrow buttons to select another track (file) within the The following occurs when an MP3 file folder. containing ID3 tag ver.2 is played: MP3 DISPLAY OPTIONS • When skipping a portion of ID3 tag ver.2 (at the beginning of the When an MP3 disc is playing, certain track), sound is not output.

  • Page 145: Ending Compact Disc Playback

    Compact disc player ENDING COMPACT DISC PLAYBACK • Press the waveband button to restore radio reception. • Push the tape control buttons in to restore tape playback. Note: Neither of these actions will eject the CD; the disc will merely pause at the point where radio or tape reception was restored.

  • Page 146: Auxiliary Input (Aux In) Socket

    Auxiliary input (AUX IN) socket AUXILIARY INPUT (AUX IN) SOCKET Note: For optimum performance when using any auxilliary device set the volume on the device high. This will reduce audio interference when charging the device via the vehicle power supply socket. When fitted the Auxiliary input (AUX IN) socket permits an auxiliary device, such as a MiniDisc or MP3 player, to be linked...

  • Page 147: Audio Troubleshooting

    Message to inform user that radio security system LOCKED has locked the radio after repeated incorrect keycode inputs. Contact your Ford Dealer. KEYCODE..Display message to prompt the user for the keycode Message to inform the user that the entered keycode INCORRECT is incorrect.

  • Page 148: Appendices

    Appendices ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY WARNINGS Your vehicle has been tested and certified to European legislations relating to electromagnetic compatibility (2004/104/EC). It is your responsibility to ensure that any equipment you have fitted complies with applicable local legislations. Have any equipment fitted by properly trained technicians.
  • Page 149 Appendices E100566 Frequency Band Maximum output power Antenna Positions Watt (Peak RMS) 1 – 30 50 W 1, 2, 3 30 – 54 50 W 1, 2, 3 68 – 87.5 50 W 1, 2, 3 142 – 176 50 W 1, 2, 3 380 –...
  • Page 150 Appendices Note: After the installation of RF transmitters, check for disturbances from and to all electrical equipment in the vehicle, both in the standby and transmit modes. Check all electrical equipment: • with the ignition ON • with the engine running •...

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  • Page 155 Index Audio unit operation .......134 Audio menu control ........136 Audiostore control ........137 Bass/treble control ........134 See: Climate control ........51 Balance/fade control ........134 About this handbook ........5 On/off control ..........134 Phone mute control ........134 Station preset buttons ......135 See: Brakes..........69 Station tuning control .......134 ABS driving hints Traffic information control ......137...
  • Page 156 Index Climate control ..........51 Principle of operation ........51 Air vents ............51 Car wash Manual climate control .......52 See: Cleaning the exterior ......108 Heated windows and mirrors ....54 Changing a bulb ........35 Clock ............59 Central brake lamp ........40 Coded keys ..........25 Front direction indicators ......36 Convenience features ......59 Front interior lamps ........41...
  • Page 157 Index Fuel and refuelling ........65 Safety precautions ........65 Fuel quality - Diesel ........65 Electric exterior mirrors ......44 Fuel filler flap ..........66 Electric windows ........44 Refuelling ............66 Opening the driver window Fuel cut-off switch ........87 automatically ...........44 Resetting the fuel cut-off switch ....87 Electromagnetic compatibility ....148 Fuel filler flap ..........66 Emergency equipment ......86...
  • Page 158 Index Handbrake Lighting control .........32 See: Parking brake ........69 Headlamp flasher ........32 Hazard warning flashers ......33 Home safe lighting ........33 Lighting control positions ......32 Headlamp levelling ........33 Main and dipped beam ......32 Head restraints .........58 Parking lamps ..........32 Adjusting the head restraint ......58 Lighting ............32 Removing the head restraint ....58 Load carriers...
  • Page 159 Index Maintenance ..........99 Parking aid ..........75 General information ........99 Principle of operation ........75 Opening and closing the bonnet ....100 Using the parking aid ........75 Engine compartment overview ....101 Parking brake ..........69 Engine oil dipstick ........103 All vehicles ............69 Engine oil check ........104 Parts and accessories .......5 Engine coolant check .......104 Power steering fluid check ....105...
  • Page 160 Index Running-in ..........85 Symbols glossary ........5 Brakes and clutch ........85 Symbols in this handbook ......5 Engine ............85 Symbols on your vehicle ......5 Tyres ..............85 Technical specifications ......121 Safety precautions ........65 Ticket holders ..........59 Seat belt height adjustment ....18 Towing ............83 Front seat belt ..........18 Towing a trailer ..........83 Rear seat belt ..........18...
  • Page 161 Index Warning triangle ........86 Washer fluid check .........107 Washers Vehicle battery .........110 See: Wipers and washers ......29 Using booster cables ........110 Washing Charging the vehicle battery .....111 See: Cleaning the exterior ......108 Battery connection points ......111 Wheels and tyres ........112 Vehicle care ..........108 General information ........112 Cleaning the exterior ........108...
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