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SAFETY
STARTING
AND DRIVING
IN AN
EMERGENCY
SERVICING
AND CARE
TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
INDEX
KNOWING
YOUR CAR
WARNING
LIGHTS AND
MESSAGES
ā If the vehicle is used under
demanding conditions
(e.g. towing trailers uphill or fully
loaded): slow down and, if the light
stays on, stop the car. Wait for 2
or 3 minutes with the engine running
and slightly accelerated to further
favour the coolant circulation.
Then stop the engine. Check the
correct fluid level as described above.
IMPORTANT Over demanding routes,
it is advisable to keep the engine on and
slightly accelerated for a few minutes
before switching it off.
On some versions the display shows the
dedicated message.
LOW BATTERY
CHARGE (red)
Turning the ignition key to
MAR-ON, the warning light turns on
and should go out as soon as the engine
is started (with the engine running
at idle speed a short delay in going
out is allowed).
If the warning light stays on, immediately
contact a Ford Dealership.
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ABS FAILURE (amber)
Turning the ignition key
to MAR-ON the warning
light turns on, but it should go
off after a few seconds.
The warning light will light up when
the system is either not working or
not available. Under these circumstances
the braking system will work as normal
without the extra performance offered
by the ABS system. Drive carefully
and go to a Ford Dealership as soon
as possible.
On some versions the display shows
the dedicated message.
EBD FAILURE
(red) (amber)
Warning lights
x
and
>
lit at the
same time with the engine running,
indicate an EBD system failure or that
the system is not available. Early locking
of the rear wheels may occur in
the event of violent braking causing
the car to swerve. Drive very carefully
to a Ford Dealership to have
the system inspected.
On some versions the display shows
the dedicated message.
x
LOW ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE (red)
DEGRADED OIL
(Duratorq versions
with DPF ā red)
Low engine oil pressure
When the ignition key is moved to
MAR-ON, the warning light turns on
but should go out as soon as the engine
is started.
On some versions the display shows the
dedicated message.
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