• 1st Service: 3 months or 5000 kms *
• 2nd Service: 6 months or 10,000 kms *

• Diesel Engines:3 months or 5000 kms *
• Petrol Engines:6 months or 10,000 kms *

               Do's

• Switch off the ignition and all the electrical equipment before changing a fuse or relay.
• Check warning lights indication during engine running/driving.
• The reverse gear should be engaged only when the vehicle is stationary & after waiting for 3 sec in neutral.
• Keep luggage as low and as close to the rear seat back rest as possible.
• Use Ford approved Iftex fuel additive.
• Use Ford approved Wash fluid concentrate for improving wiping efficiency.
• Replace wiper blades before monsoon starts.
• Get your vehicle serviced by Ford dealer at regular interval.
• Cover your vehicle under Ford extended warranty program for peace of mind motoring.

               DON’t

• Hold steering locked at extreme end position for more than 5 sec.
• Run vehicle if engine oil, coolant, power steering or brake fluid is below minimum level.
• Run on flat tyres. Replace with spare immediately.
• Replace fuses with wires or higher rating fuses than allowed.
• Overfill fuel.
• Run out of fuel, especially diesel due to air entry into fuel system.
• Unnecessarily crank engine for long period.
• Allow engine to run with a disconnected spark plug terminals.
• Push start of vehicle.
• Switch off ignition while driving.
• Use incorrect brake fluid.
• Use spurious parts.

• Always use premium fuel where available (e.g. ‘Speed’ of Bharat Petroleum).
• Select good filling station and use same dispenser.
• Do not shake the vehicle while refueling.
• Measure the fuel mileage full tank to full tank with the following equation.
• Mileage = Number of kms run / Quantity of fuel filled.
• Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving.
• Drive away immediately without warming the engine first.
• Use the accelerator gently.
• Always shift into 4th & 5th gears as soon as possible.
• Change gear in good time to maintain moderate engine speed.
• Use full throttle for as little time as possible.
• Anticipate traffic conditions ahead.
• Avoid sudden acceleration and sudden braking.
• Avoid using high engine speed.
• While decelerating, do not shift into neutral gear (engine braking is in use).
• Avoid idling the vehicle for extended period.
• Check and adjust tyre pressure regularly.
• Get your vehicle serviced from authorized Ford dealer, sophisticated equipments are available to check.

               Do You Know?

• Fuel and Temperature gauges are only indicative.
• In case of break down use Hazard lights & keep safety triangle on the boot.
• In case of certain kinds of accidents ‘fuel cut-off switch’ gets activated (Petrol only).
• All points to be checked in the engine compartment are marked in yellow.

               Your Safety

• Depress clutch before starting the Engine.
• Fasten your seat belts.
• Always keep First aid kit in the car.
• Always remove the ignition key when leaving children alone in the vehicle.
• Activate child lock when children are seated.
• Adjust head restraints to the head level.
• Adjust your seat while vehicle is stationary.
• Use turn signals appropriately.
• Use Ford genuine parts.
• Do not keep any loose items in driver foot area (e.g shoes, slippers, bottles, etc).
• Adjust all three mirrors prior to starting your car.
• Never remove the coolant tank filler cap when the engine is hot.
• Do not work underneath your vehicle when it is raised with a vehicle jack.
• Do not shut off an engine when vehicle is in motion.
• Do not drive the vehicle under influence of alcohol.
• Follow traffic rules.

               When you are away

• Wash the vehicle thoroughly, remove all deposits from the underbody including wheel arches.
• Check/top-up engine, transaxle and brake oil levels.
• Add fuel additives in the fuel tank with sufficient quantity of fuel.
• Release the hand brake and chock the wheels (use blocks).
• Increase the tyre pressure to 0.4 bar.
• Cover wiper blade with polythene bags or remove & store inside the vehicle.
• If blades are removed, the arms must be wrapped to avoid damage to the windshield screen.
• Protect fabrics against fade by masking the inside of windows with paper.
• Put de-humidifying agents such as silica gel near the air intak.