Stability control
Principle of operation.....................94
Using stability control......................95
Parking aid
Principle of operation.....................96
Using the parking aid......................96
Load carrying
General information........................98
Luggage covers..............................98
Roof racks and load carriers.........98
Towing
Towing a trailer................................99
Detachable tow ball........................99
Driving hints
General driving points...................103
Running-in......................................103
Status after a
collision
Fuel cut-off switch.........................104
Inspecting safety system
components...............................105
Fuses
Changing a fuse............................106
Fuse labels......................................106
Fuse box locations........................108
Vehicle recovery
Towing points.................................109
Towing the vehicle on four
wheels.........................................109
Maintenance
General information........................111
Opening and closing the
bonnet..........................................112
Engine compartment overview -
1.25L Duratec-16V (Sigma)/1.4L
Duratec-16V (Sigma)/1.6L
Duratec-16V (Sigma)..................113
Engine compartment overview -
1.4L Duratorq-TDCi (DV)
Diesel............................................115
Engine compartment overview -
1.6L Duratorq-TDCi (DV)
Diesel............................................117
Engine oil check.............................118
Engine coolant check....................119
Brake and clutch fluid check.......120
Power steering fluid check..........120
Washer fluid check........................121
Technical specifications................122
Vehicle care
Cleaning the exterior....................125
Cleaning the interior......................126
Repairing minor paint damage.....126
Vehicle battery
Battery care....................................127
Using booster cables....................127
Wheels and tyres
General information......................129
Changing a road wheel................129
Tyre repair kit..................................133
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