Steering lock/ignition lock
See position 12 in paragraph 2.
The steering lock/ignition switch combination has the following key positions. When the key is not inserted into the ignition lock, the steering wheel is locked by the steering column lock.
The ignition lock has four key positions:
- 0 - ignition off. After removing the key, the steering column is locked;
- I - steering column unlocked, ignition and all electrical circuits (except for the radio) de-energized. Do not leave the key in this position for a long time, as this may cause the battery to drain;
- II - the ignition is on, and all electrical circuits are in working mode. Also included is a panel of indicator lights. This is the normal operating position of the key and is recommended for towing in addition to driving;
- III - the starter is on. As soon as the engine starts, the key should be released.
Warning: Never turn off the ignition (put the key in position 0) while driving!
Steering wheel adjustment
Press the locking knob on the steering column cover and select a comfortable steering wheel position. Lock the wheel in place by lifting the handle up.
Warning: Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Sound signal
See position 14 in paragraph 2.
To give a sound signal, you need to press the panel. It works both with the ignition on and with the ignition off.
Hazard switch
See position 10 in paragraph 2.
The alarm system works both at the included, and at the switched off ignition. It should only be used when it is necessary to warn other drivers of a vehicle malfunction, an approaching danger, etc. To turn the alarm on/off, press the appropriate button.
Multifunction lever
See position 5 in paragraph 2.
Works only when the ignition is on.
Right turn indicator: move the lever up one position.
Left turn indicator: Move the lever down one position.
High beam: move the lever away from you. Dipped beam: set the lever to neutral position;
High beam signaling: Pull the lever towards you.
If the exterior lighting is on when the ignition is off, an audible signal will sound when the driver's door is opened.
Wiper control lever
See position 11 in paragraph 2.
While driving and in position II of the ignition key, the wiper control operates in the following modes:
- One-time mode: lower the lever one position down;
- Intermittent mode: move the lever up one position;
- Low speed: move the lever up two positions;
- High speed: move the lever up three positions.
Intermittent Interval Selection
- 1 - the shortest interval;
- 6 is the longest interval.
You can choose any of the six intervals if you wish.
Glass washers
Windshield
The washer works in conjunction with the windshield wipers. To turn it on, move the lever away from you. If the headlights are on, the headlight washers will also turn on at the same time.
Warning: Do not use the washer for more than 10 seconds if there is no washer fluid in the tank.
Rear glass
Intermittent wiper operation for Hatchback and Wagon models: To turn on / off, press the button at the end of the lever.
Washer: For single use, push the lever away from you. The washer works as long as the lever is held in this position.
Multifunction radio control lever
See position 8 in paragraph 2.
Select the radio, tape recorder or CD player mode beforehand. The following functions can be adjusted using the remote control.
Volume:
Raise the knob to increase the volume, lower it to decrease it.
Forward/backward search:
Pull the knob towards you: if the radio mode is set, the next radio station will be searched (up in frequency), if CD mode is set - search for the next record (track).
Press the handle away from you: if the radio mode is set, the previous radio station will be searched (down in frequency), if CD mode is set - search for the previous record (track).
Searching radio stations in memory / changing CDs
Press the button on the end of the lever: if the radio mode is set, it will switch to the next station in the memory. CD mode will change CDs if the car is equipped with a CD changer (it is usually located under the passenger seat).
Aborting a traffic message (delete traffic message)
Press and release the button on the end of the lever. For more information, see the Ford Audio Guide.
Wave selection
To select a wave, set the radio mode and hold down the button on the end of the lever until the desired wave appears. For more information, see the radio's Owner's Manual.
Tempostat (constant speed device)
See position 13 in paragraph 2.
Attention: Do not use the cruise control during heavy traffic or on roads that require increased attention.
Turn on/off
To do this, there is a special switch located on the left of the steering wheel: the top button is on, the bottom one is off. Simultaneously with the shutdown, the speed stored in the memory will be erased.
The thermostat does not work at speeds below 40 km/h. When it is turned on / off, a special control lamp does not light up.
Speed setting
The current speed is stored in memory if you press the button «plus» or «minus» on the switch. At the same time, the control lamp will light up.
Increase in speed
Need to press a button «+» and hold it - the speed of the car will increase without the help of the accelerator pedal. After the button is released, the set speed will be stored in memory.
The speed can be increased in steps by rapidly pressing and releasing «+» - with each press, the speed increases by approximately 1.6 km/h.
Speed reduction
Click the button «-» and hold it - the vehicle speed is reduced by engine braking. After the button is released, the set speed will be stored in memory.
The speed can be reduced in steps by rapidly pressing and releasing «-» - With each press, the speed decreases by approx. 1.6 km/h.
Cancellation / Restoration
Auto cruise control can be temporarily interrupted by pressing the button «=»: The system will turn off, but the speed will remain in memory. To return to it, you need to press the button again «=».
The system will stop working when the brake pedal, clutch pedal or traction control is activated. To return to the stored speed, press the button «=».
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