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GARY GRAYSON
April 7, 2025
AIRBAG LIGHT STAYING ON,
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Mr. Anderson
April 9, 2025
The airbag light in a 2008 Ford Ka stays on due to a failure in the airbag system. This indicates a fault in the airbag "cycle" or system. If the light turns on while driving, it means the system is not functioning properly and needs attention. The vehicle should be stopped immediately, and a Ford Dealership should be contacted to diagnose and fix the issue. The light will remain on until the fault is resolved.
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COP LUM KA GB 16-07-2008 16:43 Pagina 1 FordKa Ford Ka Feel the difference Feel the difference Owner’s handbook Owner’s handbook K10468_Service_Portfolio_090508.1 1 09.05.2008 15:52:47 Uhr...
About this handbook Thank you for choosing Ford. We recommend that you take some time to get to know your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more that you know about it, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from driving it.
001-025 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:51 Pagina 3 DASHBOARD (LEFT-HAND DRIVE) The presence and position of the controls, the instruments and the indicators may vary according to the versions. ON/OFF MENU MUTE fig. 1 KA00001m 1. Side vent – 2. Left stalk: external lights control – 3. Instrument panel and warning lights – 4. Right stalk: controls wiper, washer, trip computer –...
001-025 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:51 Pagina 4 DASHBOARD (RIGHT-HAND DRIVE) The presence and position of the controls, the instruments and the indicators may vary according to the versions. ON/OFF MENU MUTE fig. 2 KA00112m 1. Side air vent – 2. Passenger side air bag l – 3. Central air vents– 4. Oddment/radio compartment – 5. Left stalk:external lights control –...
❒ If the problem persists, contact the that particular component. Each time the car is started by turning Ford Dealership. the ignition key to MAR, the Ford CODE system control unit sends an acknowledgement code to the engine control unit to deactivate the inhibitor.
5 KA00003m A the electronic code. B the mechanical key code to be given KEY WITH REMOTE CONTROL to the Ford Dealership when ordering (where provided) fig. 5 duplicate keys. The metal insert A enables: IMPORTANT In order to ensure ❒...
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001-025 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:51 Pagina 7 Door release Door locking Remote tailgate opening Press button R twice to release Short pressure on button Ë: release of Short pressure on button Á : remote the doors, timed activation of the locking of doors with deactivation of (open) the tailgate remotely.
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CONTROL fig. 6 The system acknowledges up to 8 remote controls. Should a new remote Battery replacement: control be necessary, contact a Ford ❒ press button A and open the metal Dealership and be ready to present the insert B;...
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IGNITION SWITCH fig. 7 are carried out and authorized by a The key can be turned to 3 different Ford Dealership; in the addition of a positions: deterioration in the performance of ❒ STOP: the engine is off, the key can...
001-025 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:51 Pagina 10 INSTRUMENT PANEL AND ONBOARD INSTRUMENTS Left-hand drive versions A Speedometer (speed indicator) B Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light C Engine coolant temperature gauge and excessive temperature warning light D Rev counter...
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001-025 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:51 Pagina 11 Right-hand drive versions A Speedometer (speed indicator) B Fuel level gauge with reserve warning light C Engine coolant temperature gauge and excessive temperature warning light D Rev counter E Display Warning lights are present only on Diesel versions.
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The warning light may light up (and a Indicates the engine rpm. the catalyser. message on the multifunctional display may appear in certain versions) to indicate that the coolant temperature is too high; in this case, stop the engine and contact the Ford Dealership.
001-025 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:51 Pagina 13 DIGITAL DISPLAY STANDARD SCREEN fig. 12 The standard screen shows the following information: A Headlight aiming position (only with dipped beam headlights on). B Clock (always displayed, even with fig. 12 KA00013m fig.
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001-025 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:51 Pagina 14 SETUP MENU Selecting a menu option Hold button MENU ESC pressed: The menu comprises a series of – to quit the set up menu if you are in – press briefly button MENU functions arranged in a cycle which can the menu;...
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001-025 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:51 Pagina 15 Setting the clock (Hour) – briefly press button MENU Note Selection is possible between 30 go back to the menu screen or press and 200 km/h, or 20 and 125 mph With this function it is possible to set...
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001-025 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:51 Pagina 16 ❒ press buttons + or – to select (YES) Setting the distance unit (Unit) Front passenger’s airbag and side (confirming activation/deactivation) bag activation/deactivation With this function it is possible to set or (no) (to abort);...
001-025 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:51 Pagina 17 MULTIFUNCTIONAL DISPLAY (where provided) The car can be equipped with the multifunction display that, according to the settings made, will show useful information necessary when driving. fig. 14 KA00015m KA00016m fig. 15 INFORMATION ON “STANDARD”...
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001-025 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:51 Pagina 18 SETUP MENU Selecting an option of the main menu Selecting “Set Date” and “Set time”: without submenu The menu comprises a series of – Briefly press button MENU functions arranged in a cycle which can –...
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001-025 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:51 Pagina 19 Speed beep (Speed limit) – briefly press button MENU Setting the time (Clock) go back to the menu screen or press This function enables to set the clock With this function it is possible to set the button for a long time to go back to through two sub-menus: “Time”...
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001-025 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:51 Pagina 20 – when you are in the “Format submenu: Set date (Set Date) See radio briefly press button MENU (Repeat audio information) This function enables to update the date previously set display format will flash (year –...
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001-025 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:51 Pagina 21 Unit of measure (Set units) If the distance unit set is “km” the fuel Language (Selecting the language) consumption unit will be displayed in This function may be used to set the The messages can be displayed in the km/l or l/100km.
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001-025 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:51 Pagina 22 Buzzer volume Adjusting the button volume Passenger bag Front passenger’s (Adjusting the failure/warning (Button Vol.) airbag and side bag activation/ buzzer volume) deactivation (where provided) This function may be used to adjust the...
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001-025 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:51 Pagina 23 Courtesy lights (Greeting lights) For activation/deactivation, proceed as Exit Menu follows: This functions allows the side lights and This is the last function that closes the number plate lights to be turned on –...
001-025 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:51 Pagina 24 TRIP COMPUTER “Trip B” shall be used to display the IMPORTANT The range depends on figures relating to: several factors: driving style (see paragraph “Driving style” in section – Distance B General features “Starting and driving”), type of route...
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001-025 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:51 Pagina 25 Average speed “Start trip” procedure This value shows the car average speed With ignition key on MAR, press and as a function of the overall time elapsed hold button TRIP pressed for over 2 since the start of the new mission.
026-046 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:49 Pagina 26 SEATS FRONT SEATS WARNING All adjustments must be made with the car stationary. fig. 17 KA00006m fig. 19 KA00008m Fore/aft adjustment fig. 17 Lift lever A and push the seat forwards and backwards.
026-046 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:49 Pagina 27 HEADRESTS Driver side, where equipped with position memory To return the seat to its initial position, HEAD RESTRAINTS fig. 22 slide the seat back and press on the backrest to lock the seat (movement d) Head restraints height can be adjusted as follows.
026-046 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:49 Pagina 28 STEERING WHEEL It can be adjusted vertically (where provided). For adjustment. bring the lever fig. 24 downward to position 2 then position the wheel and lock it bringing lever to position 1.
026-046 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:49 Pagina 29 REARVIEW MIRRORS DRIVING MIRROR fig. 25 The mirror is fitted with a safety device that causes its release in the event of a violent crash. It can be moved using lever A to two different positions: normal or antiglare.
026-046 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:49 Pagina 30 CLIMATE COMFORT VENTS fig. 28 1. Vents for demisting/defrosting the windscreen 2. Orientable, adjustable central vents 3. Orientable, adjustable side vents 4. Fixed vents for side windows. 5. Lower vents KA00025m fig. 28...
026-046 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:49 Pagina 31 HEATING AND VENTILATION CONTROLS fig. 29 A Air temperature knob (red-hot / blue-cold) B Fan speed knob C Air recycle knob … – internal air recycle Ú – air intake from outside...
026-046 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:49 Pagina 32 MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (where provided) CONTROLS fig. 30 A Air temperature knob (red-hot / blue-cold) B Fan speed knob and climate control system activation/deactivation. Press the knob to activate the climate control system;...
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Adjust the controls as described Proceed as follows: the winter. Have the system inspected above and press knob B to switch the at a Ford Dealership before the climate control system on: the LED on ❒ rotate knob A to red section; summer.
026-046 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:49 Pagina 34 AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM (where provided) According to the temperature set by the user, the automatic climate control system automatically adjusts: ❒ the temperature of the air sent to the passenger compartment;...
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026-046 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:49 Pagina 35 ❒ it is not possible to supply into the … Button IMPORTANT Specifically, if the heating passenger compartment air with a fluid is not sufficiently warm, the fan will Air recycle on/off button...
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HEATED REAR WINDOW the winter. warming of the passenger compartment and prevents the Have the system inspected at a Ford Press button M to activate this function. Dealership before the summer. windows from misting up. Activation is indicated by lighting of...
026-046 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:49 Pagina 37 EXTERNAL LIGHTS The left-hand stalk operates most of the external lights. The external lights can only be switched on when the ignition key is on MAR. The instrument panel and the various controls on the dashboard will come on when the external lights are switched on.
Keep the stalk pulled to activate with a If rear window wiper operation is not Deactivation single movement the windscreen reset, contact the Ford Dealership. Keep the stalk pulled towards the washer jet and the windscreen wiper; steering wheel for more than 2 seconds.
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026-046 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:49 Pagina 39 REAR WINDOW WIPER/ “Smart washing” function Do not use the rear window REAR WINDOW WASHER wiper to remove layers of Pushing the stalk towards the snow or ice from the rear dashboard (unstable position) will The device can work only when the window.
026-046 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:49 Pagina 40 CEILING LIGHTS Ceiling light timing BOOT LIGHT (central position of the lens) For versions fitted with boot light, it will FRONT CEILING LIGHT turn on automatically when opening the Three different switch on modes are tailgate and it will turn off at closing.
026-046 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:49 Pagina 41 CONTROLS FOR FRONT FOG LIGHTS (where provided) fig. 35 These come on with the side HAZARD LIGHTS fig. 35 lights/dipped beams on by pressing They turn on by pressing switch A, button B; warning light...
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026-046 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:49 Pagina 42 ❒ activate the right-hand indicator; REAR FOG LIGHTS fig. 35 FUEL CUT-OFF SYSTEM ❒ deactivate the right-hand indicator; Press button C, to turn these lights on This system triggers after a collision and...
026-046 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:49 Pagina 43 INTERIOR FITTINGS CIGAR LIGHTER (where provided) fig 36 WARNING The cigar lighter becomes very hot. Handle with care. fig. 36 KA00122m fig. 38 KA00031m The device must not be used by children: risk of fire or burns.
39 KA00032m fig. 39a KA00131m homologated plugs, present on all the components of the Lineaccessori Ford. GLASS/BOTTLE HOLDER INDIVIDUAL ADJUSTMENT OF IMPORTANT With engine off and key THE COMMUNICATION on MAR, the extended use (for Seats are present on the central tunnel CONSOLE fig.
026-046 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:49 Pagina 45 DOORS LOCK/RELEASE FROM OUTSIDE fig. 40 To open Rotate the key to 1 and pull the handle upward. fig. 40 KA00033m fig. 41 KA00034m With central control (where provided), on key rotation all door locks are...
026-046 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:49 Pagina 46 POWER WINDOWS To lock With central locking push control lever A toward the door. Operating the lever FRONT WINDOW WINDERS A on driver side or the passenger side (where provided) fig. 42 centrally locks the doors.
047-064 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:50 Pagina 47 BOOT WARNING Never exceed the maximum allowed load in TAILGATE OPENING the boot (see “Technical Specifications”). Make sure that By means of mechanic key fig. 43 the objects are well arranged in the...
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047-064 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:50 Pagina 48 IMPORTANT To return the backrest to its correct position, we recommend to operate from the external doors. Full extension Tilt the rear seat completely to obtain maximum boot extension. Proceed as follows: ❒...
047-064 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:50 Pagina 49 BONNET Rear seat repositioning Raise the seat backrests and push them back until hearing the locking click of Opening fig. 46-47-48 both retainers. Proceed as follows: Position the seat belt buckles up.
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047-064 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:50 Pagina 50 To close fig. 48 WARNING Proceed as follows: Before lifting the bonnet, ensure that the wiper arm ❒ hold the bonnet up with one hand is not lifted from the windscreen. and with the other remove rod C from seat E and fit it back into its catch D;...
BEAM ADJUSTMENT fig. 49 Contact a Ford Dealership to have the headlights properly adjusted. The car is provided with electric adjustment of the beams, operating with Check beam aiming every time the load ignition key on MAR and low beams on.
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BEAMS ABROAD LIGHTS (where provided) Position 0 - one or two passengers on The low beam headlights are adjusted Contact a Ford Dealership to have the front seats. for the car to be driven in the country headlights properly adjusted.
(where provided), (see section “Warning lights and messages”). In the case, the braking system will work as normal without the extra potentials offered by the ABS system. Drive carefully to the nearest Ford Dealership to have the system checked.
Drive carefully to the nearest braking system, either of the Ford Dealership to have the system Besides the ESP, the car is provided conventional type or with ABS. checked. with ASR (traction control with...
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047-064 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:50 Pagina 55 System intervention HILL HOLDER SYSTEM Failure indications (where provided) The ESP system is automatically A system anomaly is indicated by the activated when the car is started and turning on of warning light * on the It’s integral to the ESP system.
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047-064 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:50 Pagina 56 ASR SYSTEM Switching the ASR system (Antislip Regulation) on/off fig. 50 (where provided) The ASR can work only when the ignition key is on MAR. It’s integral to the ESP system and...
15-07-2008 8:50 Pagina 57 EOBD SYSTEM The system also has a diagnostic Go to a Ford Dealership as connector that can be interfaced with soon as possible if the appropriate tools, which makes it The EOBD system (European On Board...
047-064 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:50 Pagina 58 PARKING SENSORS If several obstacles are detected, the control unit indicates the nearest one. (where provided) FAILURE INDICATIONS Parking sensors are located in the rear bumper fig. 51 and their function is to...
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047-064 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:50 Pagina 59 OPERATION WITH TRAILER GENERAL WARNINGS WARNING ❒ When parking, take the utmost care Parking sensor operation is deactivated The driver is always automatically when the trailer electric to obstacles that may be set above or...
If a car radio is installed Front speakers after car purchase, refer to N° 2 tweeters dia. 38 mm; the Ford Dealership for tips to safeguard battery N° 2 mid-woofer speakers with dia 165 mm. durability. Excessive loadless Rear speakers absorption damages the battery and may void the battery warranty.
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Ford Auto S.p.A. shall not be liable for damage caused by the installation of accessories either not supplied or recommended by Ford Auto S.p.A. and/or installed in compliance with the...
047-064 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:50 Pagina 62 AT THE FILLING DIESEL ENGINES For diesel engines, use diesel STATION fuel for motor vehicles Operation at low temperatures compliant with EN590 European specifications If the outside temperature is very low, PETROL ENGINES only.
047-064 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:50 Pagina 63 PROTECTING THE WARNING ENVIRONMENT The catalytic converter develops high temperature during operation. Do not park on The devices for curtailing petrol engine grass, dry leaves, pine needles or emissions are the following: other flammable material: fire risk.
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047-064 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:50 Pagina 64 DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER high temperatures at the exhaust. These are not anomalies; they do impair car (DPF) 1.3L Duratorq behaviour and the environment. If the The Diesel Particulate Filter is a dedicated message is displayed, refer to mechanical filter, integral with the section “Warning lights and messages”.
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065-080 Ford KA GB 29-07-2008 15:32 Pagina 65 SEAT BELTS ................S.B.R. SYSTEM ..............PRETENSIONERS ..............CARRYING CHILDREN SAFELY ........FITTING UNIVERSAL CHILD SEAT ......ASSEMBLY SETUP ISOFIX CHILD SEAT ...... FRONT AIRBAGS..............WINDOW BAGS ..............
90 seconds; parked on a steep slope: this is perfectly Press button C to release the belt. Contact a Ford Dealership to normal. In addition, the reel mechanism Accompany the belt while it is being deactivate/reactivate the SBR system.
The pretensioner can only To increase the efficiency of the seat contain a load limiter which allows be used once. Go to a Ford belts, the car is fitted with front controlled sag in such a way as to dose Dealership to have it replaced after pretensioners.
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Always fastening screws and the go to a Ford Dealership. pretensioners. In fact, even if the belt has no visible defects, it could have lost its resilience.
065-080 Ford KA GB 29-07-2008 15:32 Pagina 69 CARRYING CHILDREN SEAT BELTS MAINTENANCE WARNING SAFELY Observe the following: SEVERE DANGER: Do not arrange child seats facing ❒ always use the belt with the tap well backwards on the front For optimal protection in the event of a stretched and never twisted;...
6 KA00049m for each weight group. These devices are recommended having UNIVERSAL CHILD’S SEAT INSTALLATION been specifically designed for Ford cars. (WITH SEAT BELTS) GROUP 0 and 0+ GROUP 1 Babies up to 13 kg must be carried From 9 to 18kg of weight, children may facing backwards on a cradle seat, be carried facing forward.
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065-080 Ford KA GB 29-07-2008 15:32 Pagina 71 WARNING The figures are indicative for assembly purposes only. Refer to the instructions supplied with the child seat. fig. 7 KA00050m fig. 8 KA00051m GROUP 2 GROUP 3 Children from 15 to 25 kg may use the For children from 22 kg to 36 kg the car seat belts directly fig.
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065-080 Ford KA GB 29-07-2008 15:32 Pagina 72 PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON Below is a summary of the safety rules to be followed for carrying children. UNIVERSAL CHILD SEAT USE ❒ Install the child seats on the rear...
After removing the rear shelf, secure The Lineaccessori Ford includes the the upper belt (provided with the child’s Universal Isofix “Duo Plus” child seat. seat) to ring B-fig. 11 set between the rear backrest and the boot floor.
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065-080 Ford KA GB 29-07-2008 15:32 Pagina 74 PASSENGER SEAT COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS ON UNIVERSAL ISOFIX CHILD’S SEAT USE The table below shows the different installation possibilities of Isofix restraint systems on seats fitted with Universal Isofix fasteners in compliance with European standard ECE 16.
065-080 Ford KA GB 29-07-2008 15:32 Pagina 75 AIRBAGS Driver and passenger front airbags are WARNING not a replacement of, but complementary Do not apply stickers or to the seat belts, which you must always The vehicle is equipped with front...
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065-080 Ford KA GB 29-07-2008 15:32 Pagina 76 WARNING SEVERE DANGER: Do not arrange child seats facing backwards if the passenger’s front airbag is on. Deployment of the airbag in an accident could cause fatal injuries to the baby. Always deactivate the passenger’s airbag when placing a...
065-080 Ford KA GB 29-07-2008 15:32 Pagina 77 SIDE BAGS - MANUAL DEACTIVATION OF PASSENGER’S FRONT AIR BAG WINDOW BAGS) AND SIDE BAG (where provided) (where provided) Whenever a child needs to be carried on the front seat, the passenger’s front SIDE BAG fig.
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Airbag checking, repair and replacement window bag area to avoid injuries IMPORTANT The front air bags and/or must only be carried out c/o the Ford during inflation. side bags may be deployed also if the Dealership. If you are having the car...
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If when turning the key to pipes, pencils, etc.. In the event of bag system checked by the Ford MAR the warning light ¬ crash with airbag activation, you Dealership.
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065-080 Ford KA GB 29-07-2008 15:32 Pagina 80 WARNING WARNING WARNING Rotating the key on MAR, Front air bag activation if The airbag does not the warning light “ turns foreseen in case of more replace seat belts, but on for a few seconds, to remind severe collisions compared with increases their efficiency.
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081-090 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:51 Pagina 81 STARTING THE ENGINE ..........HANDBRAKE ............... USING THE MANUAL GEARBOX ........ CONTAINING RUNNING COSTS ........ SNOW TYRES............... SNOW CHAINS ..............CAR INACTIVITY ...............
The car is provided with an electronic switch on MAR to prevent Proceed as follows: engine lock device: refer to “The Ford draining the battery. ❒ ensure that the handbrake is up; CODE system” paragraph in “Your car”...
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❒ do not demand maximum panel will come on; performance for the first few Contact the Ford Dealership if you still ❒ wait for the warning lights and kilometres. Wait until the engine cannot start the engine.
WARNING The car must be braked PARKING THE CAR after a few snaps of the Proceed as follows: lever, otherwise, contact the Ford ❒ stop the engine and engage the Dealership for regulation. A quick burst on the handbrake; accelerator before turning ❒...
081-090 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:51 Pagina 85 USING THE MANUAL WARNING GEARBOX Press the clutch pedal fully to change gears correctly. To engage the gears, press the clutch For this reason, there must be no pedal fully and shift the gear lever into...
081-090 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:51 Pagina 86 CONTAINING Accessories fitted on DRIVING STYLE longitudinal bars RUNNING COSTS Starting Remove accessories, namely: If not used, remove from the roof accessories Here are some useful tips to save fuel Do not warm the engine up with the...
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081-090 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:51 Pagina 87 Top speed CONDITIONS OF USE Traffic and road conditions Fuel consumption considerably Quite high consumption is caused by Cold starting increases as speed increases. Keep your heavy traffic, for instance when speed as even as possible, avoiding...
Due to their specific features, the The Ford Dealership will be happy to driver’s view which states the max performance of snow tyres is much provide advice concerning the most...
081-090 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:51 Pagina 89 SNOW CHAINS EXTENDED Keep your speed down CAR INACTIVITY when snow chains are fitted. Use of snow chains should be in Do not exceed 50 km/h. compliance with local regulations. Avoid potholes, steps and...
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081-090 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:51 Pagina 90 ❒ clean and protect the shiny metal ❒ inflate tyres to +0.5 bar above the parts using special compounds readily normal specified pressure and check available; it at intervals; ❒ sprinkle talcum powder on the ❒...
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091-100 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 10:00 Pagina 91 GENERAL WARNINGS ............. REAR FOG LIGHTS ............GENERIC FAILURE INDICATION ......... LOW BRAKE FLUID............ENGINE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR FAILURE ....HANDBRAKE ON ............... WATER IN DIESEL FUEL FILTER........AIRBAG FAILURE..............FUEL CUT-OFF INERTIAL SWITCH FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATED ..
091-100 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 10:00 Pagina 92 WARNING LIGHTS LOW BRAKE FLUID Handbrake on LEVEL (red) AND MESSAGES The warning light turns on when the handbrake is on. HANDBRAKE ON (red) On certain versions, if the car is moving...
091-100 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 10:00 Pagina 93 FRONT PASSENGER HOT ENGINE WARNING “ ç AIRBAG DISABLED COOLANT (red) If when turning the key to (amber) ¬ MAR the warning light When the ignition key is does not turn on or stays on during “...
Drive very carefully when the system detects that the engine is started (with the engine to a Ford Dealership to have the system engine oil is exhausted. running at idle speed a brief delay in inspected.
The warning light will blink in the event the traffic police using specific of a failure to the glow plug heating devices. Follow the laws in force in system. Go to a Ford Dealership as the country where you are driving. FUEL RESERVE soon as possible.
Go to a is not protected by the engine inhibitor On certain versions the dedicated Ford Dealership to have the fault fixed device (see “Ford Code system” in message is displayed. as soon as possible.
The warning light comes on when stays on when travelling together with side/tail lights or low beams are turned the button led ASR OFF, contact Ford Dealership. Parking sensor failure Follow me home The display will show the dedicated The warning light turns on and the message.
091-100 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 10:00 Pagina 99 FRONT FOG LIGHTS MAIN BEAMS (blue) SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDED (green) The display will show the dedicated The warning light turns on message when the car exceeds the set when the main beams are The warning light turns on speed limit (see “Reconfigurable...
90 seconds the warning light will continue blinking and the beep will become intermittent. The S.B.R. (Seat Belt Reminder) can only be turned off by the Ford service network. Contact a Ford Dealership to deactivate/reactivate the SBR system. The S.B.R. system can be reactivated via the display set-up menu if the vehicle is equipped with a multifunction display.
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101-130 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:50 Pagina 101 STARTING THE ENGINE ..........IF A TYRE IS PUNCTURED..........QUICK TYRE REPAIR KIT FIX&GO automatic .............. WHEN NEEDING TO CHANGE A BULB ....IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT......IF AN INTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT......
STARTING THE ENGINE If warning light on the instrument panel stays lit with a fixed light, contact the Ford service network immediately. JUMP STARTING If the battery is flat, the engine may be started using an auxiliary battery with the same capacity or a little higher than the flat one.
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❒ Connect positive terminals (+ sign Never jump start the engine by pushing, contact the nearest Ford Dealership. near the terminal) of the two towing or driving downhill. batteries with a jump lead;...
The small spare wheel must the Ford Service Network by providing only be used in an emergency. the numerical reference code attached Never use it for more than strictly to the kit..
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101-130 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:50 Pagina 105 WARNING WARNING WARNING Indicate the presence of a The jack may only be used If the hub cap is not broken down vehicle in to replace wheels on the installed properly, it can...
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101-130 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:50 Pagina 106 fig. 3 KA00062m fig. 5 KA00064m ❒ for the vehicles equipped with alloy To change a wheel proceed as follows: rims, remove the pressure-fitted hub ❒ stop the car in a position so that it is cap using the supplied screwdriver;...
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101-130 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:50 Pagina 107 KA00065m fig. 6 ❒ position the jack near the wheel to ❒ warn anybody nearby that the car is ❒ fit the handle H into the device I of be replaced at a distance of about to be lifted.
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101-130 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:50 Pagina 108 ❒ pressure-fit the hub cap, aligning the special groove (on the cap itself) with the inflation valve; ❒ lower the car and remove the jack; ❒ Using the wrench provided, fully tighten the bolts in the sequence shown previously in the figure.
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101-130 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:50 Pagina 109 ❒ put the used tools back into the After tyre replacement IMPORTANT If you choose to install relevant seats provided in the wheels of a different type (with alloy ❒ stow the small spare wheel D-fig. 3 in container;...
101-130 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:50 Pagina 110 TYRE REPAIR KIT ❒ Do not exceed a maximum speed WARNING of 80 km/h (50 mph). Do not try to seal damage Your vehicle may not have a spare tyre. ❒ Keep the kit out of the reach of other than that located children.
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101-130 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:50 Pagina 111 ❒ Park your vehicle at the roadside so INFLATING THE TYRE WARNING that you do not obstruct the flow of The sealant contains traffic and so that you are able to use natural rubber latex.
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101-130 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:50 Pagina 112 4. Connect the hose H with the pressure relieve valve I to the sealant bottle B. 5. Engage the sealant bottle B into the bottle holder D. 6. Remove the valve cap from the damaged tyre.
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101-130 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:50 Pagina 113 13. Remove the power plug F from the 18. Stop the vehicle after driving WARNING cigar lighter socket or auxiliary approximately three kilometres Before driving, make sure power socket. (two miles). Check, and where...
101-130 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:50 Pagina 114 WHEN NEEDING TO WARNING When handling halogen CHANGE A BULB bulbs just touch the metal Modifications or repairs to the electrical system that part. Touching the transparent part of the bulb are not carried out properly or do GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS not take the system’s technical...
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15-07-2008 8:50 Pagina 115 BULB TYPES fig. 10 If possible, we recommend that you let Ford Dealership Various types of bulbs are fitted to your replace the lamps. Proper car: operation and orientation A All glass bulb: clipped into place.
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101-130 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:50 Pagina 116 Bulb Type Power Ref. figure Main beam headlight Dipped beam headlight Front side lights/daytime lights Front direction indicators PY21W Side direction indicators Rear direction indicators PY21W Rear position P21/5 21/5W Stop P21/5...
101-130 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:50 Pagina 117 IF AN EXTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT For the type of bulb and power rating, see “When needing to change a bulb”. FRONT LIGHT CLUSTERS The front light clusters contain sidelight, dipped beam, main beam and direction fig.
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101-130 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:50 Pagina 118 fig. 15 KA00087m fig. 16 KA00088m fig. 17 KA00089m DIRECTION INDICATORS Side indicators DIPPED/MAIN BEAMS To change the bulb, proceed as follows: To change the bulb, proceed as follows: Front ❒ prise in the point indicated by the ❒...
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❒ reinstall the rubber cap; (where provided) clockwise. IMPORTANT to replace the front fog The bulbs are arranged as follows: lights you must contact the Ford fig. 21: Dealership. C – Side/Brake (upper arch) D – direction indicators E – Side (lower arch) F –...
101-130 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:50 Pagina 120 IF AN INTERIOR LIGHT BURNS OUT For the type of bulb and power rating, see “When needing to change a bulb”. INSIDE CEILING LIGHT To change the bulb, proceed as follows: ❒ using the screwdriver provided, fig.
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101-130 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:50 Pagina 121 fig. 25 KA00094m fig. 27 KA00096m fig. 28 KA00097m ❒ replace bulb C-fig. 27 releasing it BOOT LIGHT (if present) from the side contacts. Then, insert To change the bulb, proceed as follows: the new bulb making sure it is ❒...
101-130 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:50 Pagina 122 IF A FUSE BLOWS GENERALITIES fig. 30 The fuse is a protective device for the electric system: it comes into action (i.e. it cuts off) mainly due to a fault or improper action on the system.
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101-130 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:50 Pagina 123 FUSE LOCATION Dashboard fuses Left-hand drive versions To access the fuse you must remove the press-fitted cover E. The 5A fuse for door mirror demisting is located in the diagnostic socket area, as shown in fig.
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101-130 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:50 Pagina 124 Engine compartment control unit fig. 34 e 35 A second control unit is located on the right side of the engine compartment, next to the battery; to access it press device I, release tabs M and remove cover L.
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101-130 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:50 Pagina 125 FUSE TABLE Dashboard control unit - fig. 32 FUSE AMPS Right dipped beam power supply Left dipped headlight and headlight alignment control unit power supply Engine compartment junction unit switch Front and rear courtesy lights, boot and puddle lights...
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101-130 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:50 Pagina 126 Engine compartment control unit - fig. 35 FUSE AMPS Engine control system (secondary loads) Main headlights Heated seats +15 Engine control unit Engine control unit Engine control unit (1.2L Duratec) Engine control unit, relay coil (1.3L Duratorq)
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101-130 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:50 Pagina 127 Engine compartment control unit - fig. 35 RELÉ AMPS Main headlights Buzzers Conditioner compressor Single-speed engine cooling fan Low speed engine cooling fan High-speed engine cooling fan Climate control system fan Engine control system (main relay)
You are recommended to go to a explosion. If a battery was frozen, ❒ reconnect battery negative terminal. Ford Dealership to have this operation have it inspected by specialised performed. personnel before recharging to...
Pagina 129 LIFTING THE CAR TOWING THE CAR If the car is to be lifted, go to a Ford The tow ring provided with the car is Dealership which is equipped with the housed in the tool box under the boot arm hoist or workshop lift.
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101-130 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:50 Pagina 130 WARNING The power brakes and the electrical power steering will not work while the car is being towed. More effort on the brake pedal and steering wheel will therefore be required. Do not use wires for towing. Do not jerk.
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131-144 Ford KA GB 17-07-2008 9:16 Pagina 131 CHECKING FLUID LEVELS ..........AIR CLEANER ..............POLLEN FILTER ..............BATTERY ................WHEELS AND TYRES............RUBBER HOSES..............WINDSCREEN/REAR WINDOW WIPERS ....BODYWORK ................ INTERIORS ................
131-144 Ford KA GB 17-07-2008 9:16 Pagina 132 CHECKING FLUID LEVELS Left-hand drive versions A. Engine oil filler fitting B. Engine oil level dipstick C. Engine coolant D. Windscreen washer fluid E. Brake fluid F. Battery KA00077m fig. 1 - 1.2L Duratec versions...
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131-144 Ford KA GB 17-07-2008 9:16 Pagina 133 Right-hand drive versions A. Engine oil filler fitting B. Engine oil level dipstick C. Engine coolant D. Windscreen washer fluid E. Brake fluid F. Battery G. Brake fluid KA00123m fig. 3 - 1.2L Duratec versions...
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The exhausted engine oil and the replaced oil filter contain substances that may be dangerous for the environment. It is advisable to have oil and filters changed by a Ford Dealership where they will be disposed of according to the law.
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C a mixture of 50% this accidentally occurs, do not start Check level through the reservoir. demineralised water and 50% ARTECO the engine and contact a Ford Havoline XLC cooling fluid until the Close the cap D pressing its central Dealership.
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131-144 Ford KA GB 17-07-2008 9:16 Pagina 136 BRAKE FLUID fig. 1-2-3 WARNING Prevent brake fluid which is highly corrosive from Release cap E: Check that the liquid The symbol π on the coming into contact with contained in the tank is at the maximum container indicates a painted parts.
Owner Handbook. ANY top-up genuine spare part having the same operations must be carried out by DISCHARGE OF THE specifications. specialised personnel and by a Ford CONDENSATE Dealership. (Duratorq versions) If a battery with different specifications is fitted, the service intervals given in the “Service schedule”...
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Go to a battery or near it, always protect attitude. Ford Dealership if you want to install your eyes with special goggles. accessories (alarms, mobile phone, The battery will also be more at risk of etc.): they will suggest the most...
❒ check the tyres regularly for cuts on the sides, swelling or irregular tread wear. Go to a Ford Dealership if required; ❒ Do not overload your vehicle: this may cause serious damage to wheels and tyres;...
131-144 Ford KA GB 17-07-2008 9:16 Pagina 140 ❒ a tyre will age even if it is not used RUBBER HOSES WARNING much. Cracks in the tread and on the If the pressure is too low sidewalls are a sign of ageing. Have...
131-144 Ford KA GB 17-07-2008 9:16 Pagina 141 WINDSCREEN/ REAR WINDOW WIPERS BLADES Periodically clean the rubber part using special products. Replace the blades if the rubber edge is deformed or worn. In all cases, it is fig. 6 KA00115m fig.
“Checking fluid levels” in this On your car, Ford implemented the section). best manufacturing technologies to Then check that the nozzle holes are effectively protect the bodywork against not clogged, if necessary use a needle.
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131-144 Ford KA GB 17-07-2008 9:16 Pagina 143 ❒ spraying of plastic parts with a Normal maintenance of paintwork Do not wash the car after it has been consists in washing the vehicle: the parked in the sun or when the engine is...
131-144 Ford KA GB 17-07-2008 9:16 Pagina 144 EQUIPMENT Windows CLEANING SEATS AND FABRIC PARTS Use specific window cleaner products. Periodically check that water is not Remove dust with a soft brush or a Use also clean cloths to avoid scratching trapped under the mats (due to water vacuum cleaner.
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145-162 Ford KA GB 17-07-2008 9:33 Pagina 145 IDENTIFICATION DATA ..........ENGINE CODES - BODYWORK VERSIONS ....ENGINE ................. FUEL FEED/IGNITION ............TRANSMISSION ..............BRAKES ................... SUSPENSIONS ..............STEERING ................WHEELS ................. DIMENSIONS ............... PERFORMANCE ..............WEIGHTS ................CAPACITIES .................
145-162 Ford KA GB 17-07-2008 9:33 Pagina 146 IDENTIFICATION DATA C4 Maximum permitted weight for the rear axle. We recommend taking note of the M Emission figures (diesel only). identification codes. The following D Bodywork type or model codes. identification codes are printed and shown on the plates fig.
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145-162 Ford KA GB 17-07-2008 9:33 Pagina 147 CHASSIS MARKING fig. 3 It bears the following identification data: ❒ manufacturer identification code ❒ bodywork type ❒ factory ❒ model ❒ manufacture date: year/month fig. 3 KA00126m ❒ vehicle numerical sequence...
145-162 Ford KA GB 17-07-2008 9:33 Pagina 149 ENGINE GENERAL INFORMATION 1.3L Duratorq 1.2L Duratec Engine code 169A4000 169A1000 Cycle Otto Diesel Number and layout of cylinders 4 in line 4 in line Piston bore and stroke 70.8 x 78.86 69.6 x 82...
145-162 Ford KA GB 17-07-2008 9:33 Pagina 150 FUEL FEED/IGNITION 1.2L Duratec 1.3L Duratorq Fuel feed Multipoint electronic injection Direct injection “Common Rail” sequential phased, returnless system electronic control with con turbocharged engine and intercooler WARNING Modifications or repairs to the fuel feed system that are not carried out properly or do not take the system’s technical specifications into account can cause malfunctions leading to the risk of fire.
145-162 Ford KA GB 17-07-2008 9:33 Pagina 151 BRAKES 1.2L Duratec - 1.3L Duratorq Service brakes: – front Disk brakes – rear self-centring drum and shoe with a control cylinder for each wheel Parking brake controlled by hand lever, acting on rear brakes IMPORTANT Water, ice and salt sprinkled on the roads may deposit on the brake disks reducing braking efficiency the first time the brakes are engaged.
145-162 Ford KA GB 17-07-2008 9:33 Pagina 152 WHEELS SMALL SPARE WHEEL Pressed steel rim Tubeless tyre. RIMS AND TYRES WHEEL GEOMETRY Pressed steel or alloy rims. Tubeless Toe-in measured between rims: 1.8 ± 1 mm radial carcass tyres. All approved tyres are listed in the Log Book.
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145-162 Ford KA GB 17-07-2008 9:33 Pagina 153 Maximum speed rating Load rating (capacity) READING RIM MARKINGS fig. 4 Q = up to 160 km/h. 70 = 335 kg 81 = 462 kg Example: 6J x 15H2 R = up to 170 km/h.
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145-162 Ford KA GB 17-07-2008 9:34 Pagina 154 Versions Rims Tyres Tyres Spare wheel (where specified) provided snow Tyre 5.5Jx14 H2 ET 35 165/65 R14 82T 165/65 R14 82Q 5.5Jx14 H2 ET 35 175/65 R14 82T 175/65 R14 82Q 1.2L...
145-162 Ford KA GB 17-07-2008 9:34 Pagina 155 DIMENSIONS Dimensions are expressed in mm and refer to the vehicle fitted with standard tyres. The height refers to the vehicle unladen. fig. 5 KA00084m Versions 1.2L Duratec 3620 2300 1506(*) 1399÷1409 (*) 1658 1387÷1397(*)
145-162 Ford KA GB 17-07-2008 9:34 Pagina 156 PERFORMANCE Top admitted speed after initial car use in km/h. 160 (short ratios) 1.2L Duratec 159 (long ratios) 1.3L Duratorq...
145-162 Ford KA GB 17-07-2008 9:34 Pagina 157 WEIGHTS Weights (kg) 1.3L Duratorq 1.2L Duratec Unladen weight (with all fluids, fuel tank filled to 90% and without optional equipment) Carrying capacity (*) including the driver: Maximum permitted loads (**) – front axle: –...
145-162 Ford KA GB 17-07-2008 9:34 Pagina 158 CAPACITIES 1.2L Duratec 1.3L Duratorq Prescribed fuels and Original lubricants Unleaded petrol, at least 95 R.O.N. Fuel tank: litres 35 (▲) 5 (▲) including a reserve of: litres (▲) Diesel fuel for motor vehicles...
We however recommend replacing the lubricant with those recommended by your Ford Dealership. The use of products with features lower than ACEA C3 could cause engine damage not covered by warranty.
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145-162 Ford KA GB 17-07-2008 9:34 Pagina 160 Fluid and lubricant specifications Genuine fluids and Applications for correct car operation lubricants Lubricants and greases Synthetic lubricant, grade SAE 75W- 85 TUTELA CAR Manual gearbox and TECHNYX differential for movement transmission...
145-162 Ford KA GB 17-07-2008 9:34 Pagina 161 ❒ extraurban cycle: frequent FUEL CONSUMPTION IMPORTANT The type of route, traffic situations, weather conditions, driving accelerations in all gears, simulating extraurban use of the car: speed style, general conditions of the car, trim...
145-162 Ford KA GB 17-07-2008 9:34 Pagina 162 EMISSIONS The CO emission levels at the exhaust given in the following tables refer to combined consumption. Versions emissions according to 2004/3/CE Directive (g/km) 1.2L Duratec 119 (long ratios) 125 (short ratios)
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163-168 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:49 Pagina 163 – opening ........... 47 Controls ..........41 BS ............53 Coolant gauge ........12 – closing ..........47 Accessories purchased Courtesy lights ........40 by the owner ........61 – extending ........48 –...
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163-168 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:49 Pagina 164 – fuel consumption ......134 Fuel ............158 Interiors ..........144 – level check ........134 – tank capacity ........ 158 Isofix child seat ........73 Engine oil level ........134 – fuel consumption ......161 acking the car ........
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163-168 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:49 Pagina 165 Parking sensor ........58 – brushes ........... 141 Starting the engine ......82 – sprays ..........142 – jump starting ........102 Passenger compartment air diffusers ..........30 Rear view mirrors ......29 –...
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163-168 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:49 Pagina 166 – standard .......... 154 – brushes ........... 141 – sprays ..........142 – snow tyres ........154 Windscreen/rear screen washer – tyre marking ......... 152 fluid level ..........135 – maintenance ........139 –...
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163-168 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008 8:49 Pagina 168 COLD INFLATION PRESSURE (bar) Add +0.3 bar to the prescribed inflation pressure when the tyres are warm. Recheck pressure value with cold tyres. Tyres Versions Average load Full load Spare wheel Front...
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AIRBAG LIGHT STAYING ON,
The airbag light in a 2008 Ford Ka stays on due to a failure in the airbag system. This indicates a fault in the airbag "cycle" or system. If the light turns on while driving, it means the system is not functioning properly and needs attention. The vehicle should be stopped immediately, and a Ford Dealership should be contacted to diagnose and fix the issue. The light will remain on until the fault is resolved.
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