Ford TOURNEO CONNECT 2024 - Checking and Refilling; In the Bonnet Space

Fig. 198 In the front right bumper: screwing
in the towing eye.
WARNING
If the towing eye is not screwed fully and
sec
urely into the mounting, it may be
wrenched out of the mount. This can re-
sult in accidents and severe injuries when
towing.
·
Before starting towing, check that the
towing eye is fully screwed in.
NOTICE
Improper removal and installation of the
c
over and towing eye can damage the vehi-
cle’s paint and bodywork.
·
Always take care when removing and in-
stalling the cover and the towing eye.
1. Take the towing eye from the toolbox.
2. To release the catch on the cover, press
the marked area of the cover in the di-
rection of the arrow → Fig. 197.
3. Remove the cover, allow it to hang on
the vehicle or place it in the vehicle if
necessary.
4. Turn the towing eye as shown by the ar-
row into the threaded hole and tighten
as far as possible → Fig. 198 , → . Use
a suitable objec
t to screw the towing
eye fully and securely into the mount-
ing.
5. Aer you have finished towing, remove
the towing eye by unscrewing it in the
opposite direction to the arrow using
a suitable object.
6. Insert the cap in the respective recess
and press in until it engages.
7. If necessary, clean the towing eye and
place it back in the vehicle toolkit.
Checking and r
elling
In the bonnet space
Safety notes for working in the
bonnet space
The bonnet space of a vehicle is a hazard-
ous area. You should only carry out work on
the engine and in the bonnet space if you
know exactly how to perform the required
tasks, are aware of the general safety pro-
cedures and have access to the correct
equipment, service fluids and suitable
tools. Carrying out work incorrectly can
cause serious injuries. Have all work carried
out by a suitably qualified workshop if nec-
essary.
Always park the vehicle on a level and sta-
ble surface before carrying out any work in
the bonnet space.
DANGER
If work is performed in the bonnet space
during the starting proc
edure or when the
engine is running, rotating parts (e.g. poly
V-belt, alternator or radiator fan) and the
high-voltage ignition system can cause
potentially fatal injuries.
·
Always take the utmost care if you per-
form work during the starting procedure
or when the engine is running.
— Always ensure that no body parts,
jewellery, ties, loose items of clothing
or long hair get caught up in rotating
engine components. Always remove
jewellery and ties before starting
work. Tie up long hair and pull
clothes in tightly to avoid them get-
ting caught in engine parts.
— Always take due care and attention
when depressing the accelerator. The
vehicle could move even if the elec-
tric parking brake is switched on.
WARNING
There are rotating components in the
bonnet space that can cause serious in-
jury.
·
Never reach into the radiator fan or into
the area of the radiator fan. Touching
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