neath the dash panel, or behind a cover
next to the bonnet relea
se lever.
The event memory should only be read and
reset by a suitably qualified workshop. Ad-
ditional information on the stored data is
available from suitably qualified work-
shops.
Aer a fault has been rectified, the infor-
mation in the event memory relating to the
fault is deleted. Other memory content is
overwritten on an ongoing basis.
Vehicles with special auxiliary equip-
ment or body parts
The manufacturer of these components
must ensure that these parts (fittings) ad-
here to the stipulated environmental laws
and regulations, particularly the EU direc-
tive 2000/53/EC concerning end-of-life
vehicles and EU directive 2003/11/EC con-
cerning the restriction on the marketing and
use of certain dangerous substances and
preparations.
The vehicle owner should keep all assem-
bly documentation for these auxiliary fit-
tings, and pass it on to any scrapping com-
pany later engaged. This is to facilitate en-
vironmentally responsible disposal for all
vehicles, including refitted vehicles.
Engine and transmission guard
An engine and transmission guard can re-
duce the risk of damage to the vehicle’s un-
derbody and sump, for example when driv-
ing over kerbs, drive entrances or unsur-
faced roads.
Have retrofitting carried out by a suitably
qualified workshop.
An engine and transmission guard may not
be available in all countries.
WARNING
Incorrect repairs and modific
ations to the
vehicle can impair the eectiveness of the
driver assistance systems and the airbags
when they trigger. This can cause mal-
functions and lead to accidents and seri-
ous or fatal injuries.
·
Have repairs and modifications to your
vehicle carried out only by a suitably
qualified workshop.
WARNING
Unsuitable replacement parts and acces-
sories, inc
orrectly carried out work, modi-
fications and repairs can lead to damage
to the vehicle and cause accidents and
serious or fatal injuries.
·
Never fit parts to your vehicle that dier
in their design or characteristics from
the factory-fitted parts.
·
Use only wheel rim/tyre combinations
that Ford has approved for your vehicle
type.
·
Have repairs and modifications to your
vehicle carried out only by a suitably
qualified workshop. Qualified work-
shops have the necessary tools, diag-
nostic equipment, repair information
and qualified personnel.
WARNING
Use of the diagnostic connection for other
than its intended purpose can cause mal-
functions and lead to accidents and seri-
ous or fatal injuries.
·
Never read out the event memory using
the diagnostic interface yourself.
·
Never upload data to the vehicle your-
self using the diagnostic connection.
·
The event memory should be read only
by a suitably qualified workshop using
the diagnostic connection.
Repairs and faults in the airbag
s
ystem
Repairs and modications must always
be carried out according to Ford speci-
cations →
.
Modific
ations and repairs to the front
bumper, the doors, the front seats, the
headliner or the bodywork should be car-
ried out only by a suitably qualified work-
shop. System components and airbag sys-
tem sensors can be located on these vehi-
cle components.
If you work on the airbag system or remove
and install parts of the system when per-
forming other repair work, parts of the air-
bag system may be damaged. The conse-
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