Parking aid
Principle of operation.....................90
Using the parking aid......................90
Load carrying
General information.........................91
Roof racks and load carriers..........91
Cargo nets.......................................92
Towing
Towing a trailer................................93
Driving hints
Running-in........................................94
Emergency
equipment
First aid kit.........................................95
Warning triangle..............................95
Status after a
collision
Fuel cut-off switch..........................96
Inspecting safety system
components.................................96
Fuses
Fuse box locations..........................97
Changing a fuse..............................98
Fuse labels.......................................99
Fuse specification chart................101
Vehicle recovery
Towing points.................................102
Towing the vehicle on four
wheels.........................................103
Maintenance
General information......................104
Opening and closing the
bonnet.........................................105
Engine compartment overview -
1.8L Duratec-DOHC (Zetec).....106
Engine compartment overview -
1.8L Duratorq-TDDi (Lynx)
Diesel/1.8L Duratorq-TDCi (Lynx)
Diesel............................................107
Engine oil dipstick - 1.8L
Duratec-DOHC (Zetec)............108
Engine oil dipstick - 1.8L
Duratorq-TDDi (Lynx) Diesel/1.8L
Duratorq-TDCi (Lynx) Diesel.....108
Engine oil check.............................108
Engine coolant check...................109
Brake and clutch fluid check.......109
Power steering fluid check...........110
Washer fluid check........................110
Technical specifications.................111
Vehicle care
Cleaning the exterior.....................113
Cleaning the interior.......................114
Repairing minor paint damage.....114
Vehicle battery
Battery care....................................115
Using booster cables....................115
Changing the vehicle battery.......116
Wheels and tyres
General information.......................117
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