Load Carrying
GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNINGS
Use load securing straps to an approved standard, e.g. DIN.
Make sure that you secure all loose items properly.
Place luggage and other loads as low and as far forward as possible within the luggage or loadspace.
Do not drive with the tailgate or rear door open. Exhaust fumes may enter the vehicle.
265).
Do not exceed the maximum front and rear axle loads for your vehicle.
See Vehicle identification (page
Heavy loads, when placed in the passenger compartment, should be
on folded rear seats as shown. See
Rear Seats (page 130).
Fit a dog guard or load net if placing heavy loads behind the front seats in the passenger compartment.
CAUTIONS
Do not allow items to contact the rear windows.
Do not use any abrasive materials to clean the interior of the rear windows.
Do not install stickers or labels to the interior of the rear windows.
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LUGGAGE ANCHOR POINTS
Galaxy
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B1
B2
Vehicles without third row seats. Raise the carpet to gain access to the anchor points.
Vehicles with third row seats
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SLIDING LOADSPACE FLOOR
WARNING
Do not slide the loadspace floor rearwards when the vehicle is standing on an incline of 15 degrees or more and facing uphill.
CAUTION
The maximum permissible weight on the sliding loadspace floor is 200 kilograms (441 pounds).
The maximum permissible weight on the end of the sliding loadspace floor when the floor is in the fully extended position
(slid outside the luggage compartment) is 120 kilograms (265 pounds).
To slide it out fully, press the unlocking handle again and pull it out until it engages in the end position.
To slide it forwards, press the unlocking handle and push it forwards.
Note: You do not have to exert as much pressure on the unlocking handle if you push the loadspace floor forwards slightly when operating it.
Storage compartment
A storage compartment is located in the floor at the rear of the luggage compartment.
To gain access to the storage compartment, lift up the sliding loadspace floor as follows:
Press the unlocking handle and pull the loadspace floor rearwards. It will stop and engage at a midway position.
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4. Release the support leg from the clip on the underside of the floor.
5. Insert the end into the square retainer in the left-hand rail ( 3 ).
6. Lift the storage compartment cover using the loop.
To return the loadspace floor to the normal position:
1.
Hold the floor with one hand and release the support leg with the other hand.
2. Insert the support leg back into the clip.
3. Lower the floor.
4. Press the unlocking handle and pull the loadspace floor rearwards until it drops into position on the rails.
REAR UNDER FLOOR
STORAGE
1.
Press the unlocking handle and pull the loadspace floor rearwards a short way.
2. Lift up the rear of the floor ( 1 ).
3. Push the floor forwards until it engages at the front ( 2 ).
Vehicles with a sliding loadspace floor
Raise the loadspace floor to gain access
to the storage compartment. See Sliding
Loadspace Floor (page 197).
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S-MAX
Vehicles without third row seats
CARGO NETS
Luggage retention net - type 1
WARNING
When the retention net is installed, do not sit in the seats behind it.
it.
CAUTION
Keep a distance of at least one centimeter (½ inch) between the retention net and the seats in front of
You can install the net in the following positions:
A
B
Behind the front seats
Behind the second row seats
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Installing the net
Load Carrying
C Release button
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1.
Fold the seatbacks down. See Rear
Seats (page 130).
2. If the retention net is folded, press the red release button C on the hinges of the upper and lower bar 1 and unfold it.
3. Push the ends of the upper bar towards each other and insert them into the retainers on the roof A or B . Make sure that the flap for the center safety belt is situated on the right hand side of the vehicle.
4. Push the bar forwards into the narrow section of the retainers 2 .
5. Attach the net to the luggage anchor points 3
. See Luggage Anchor Points
(page 195).
6. Tighten the belts 4 .
Remove in the reverse order.
If you need to use the center safety belt:
Luggage retention net - type 2
CAUTIONS
Do not exceed the maximum permissible retention net load of 1 kilogram (2 pounds).
Do not place large objects in the lower net storage compartments.
Make sure that the rods are securely positioned in the trim panels.
1.
Open the flap 5 .
2. Route the safety belt through the opening.
1.
Fold the third row seats flat. See Rear
Seats (page 130).
2. Insert one end of each rod into the retainers in the luggage compartment trim panel.
3. Push the other end of each rod toward its center and insert the rod into the retainer in the opposite trim panel.
Note: The upper rod ends can be inserted into either the top or front retainer in the trim panels.
Note: On S-MAX the lower net incorporates three storage compartments. Make sure that the net is positioned so that the storage compartments face towards the rear.
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LUGGAGE COVERS
WARNING
Do not place objects on the luggage cover.
ROOF RACKS AND LOAD
CARRIERS
Roof rack
WARNINGS
If you use a roof rack, the fuel consumption of your vehicle will be higher and you may experience different driving characteristics.
Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions when you are fitting a roof rack.
CAUTIONS
Do not exceed the maximum permissible roof load of 75 kilograms
(165 pounds) (including the roof rack).
Do not exceed 130 km/h (81 mph).
Pull out the cover and secure it in the retaining points.
Release it from the retaining points and let it roll back into the case. Clip the retaining hook onto the case.
To remove or install the cover, push either end of the case inwards.
Check the security of the roof rack as follows:
• before starting
• after driving 50 kilometers (30 miles)
• at 1 000 kilometers (600 miles) intervals.
To minimize windnoise when the roof rack is not in use, cross rails should be moved rearwards and placed together. To reduce fuel consumption, cross rails should be removed when not in use.
Installing the crossbars
WARNINGS
Before using the crossbars, check that they are not damaged or deformed and free from foreign matter.
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WARNINGS
Make sure that the gaskets are correctly positioned under each crossbar foot.
Distribute the load evenly over the loading area and keep the center of gravity as low as possible. Secure the load well to prevent it from slipping. Never place any loads directly onto the roof surface.
CAUTION
Remove the crossbars before entering an automatic car wash.
Note: The gaskets are marked front and rear to aid installation.
Note: The side mounting tracks are designed such that crossbars (for bicycle carriers, ski carriers etc.) from the Ford accessories range can be fitted.
Note: Before installing the crossbars, clean the side mounting tracks with water and a sponge.
Note: Position the crossbars as shown.
1.
Unlock the covers.
2. Pull the cover towards you.
Note: Make sure that the cover is fully opened.
3. Lift the cover
A
B
150 mm (5.9 inches)
700 mm (27.6 inches)
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LOAD RETAINING FIXTURES
WARNING
Make sure that the clamping hook is correctly positioned.
Note: A force of approximately 100 newtons (23 lbs) is required to close the cover.
4. Attach the clamping hook in the position shown and close the cover.
WARNINGS
Do not raise the seatback when a load retaining fixture is installed.
pounds) on two load retaining fixtures and 30 kilograms (66 pounds) on one.
Do not exceed the maximum permissible load of 60 kilograms (132
Check the security of the load retaining fixtures and tighten its fittings as follows:
• before starting
• after driving 50 kilometers (30 miles)
• at 1 000 kilometers (600 miles) intervals.
WARNING
Make sure that the crossbars are secure.
5. Lock the covers and remove the key.
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Installing the load retaining fixtures
Seatback
Load Carrying
Luggage compartment floor (vehicles with five seats)
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Sliding loadspace floor
Load Carrying
Installing the luggage anchor points
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Installing the load bracket
WARNINGS
Install the load bracket with the longest section towards the rear of the vehicle. If you install it the wrong way round, it may not hold the box in place in the event of an accident.
Do not install the load bracket on a second row seatback. It cannot be installed the right way round in this position.
Do not exceed the maximum permissible load of 20 kilograms (44 pounds).
1.
Turn the box over.
2. Position the load bracket.
3. Secure the load bracket with four screws.
4. Slide the captured bolts onto the load retaining fixture.
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5. Position the load bracket onto the folded seatback so that the captured bolts go through the two holes in longest section of the bracket.
6. Secure the load bracket with the two wing nuts.
7.
Remove in the reverse order.
DOG GUARD
WARNING
When the dog guard is installed, do not sit in the seats behind it.
CAUTION
Keep a distance of at least one centimeter (½ inch) between the dog guard and the seats in front of it.
You can install the dog guard in the following positions:
A
B
Behind the front seats
Behind the second row seats
Installing the dog guard
C
D
Bar for installing the dog guard behind the front seats
Bar for installing the dog guard behind the second row seats
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1.
Fold the seatbacks down. See Rear
Seats (page 130).
2. Attach the bar ( C or D ) to the luggage anchor points 1
. See Luggage Anchor
Points (page 195). Do not tighten the
screws.
3. Push the ends of the bar on the grille towards each other and insert them into the retainers on the roof ( A or B ).
Make sure that the flap for the center safety belt is situated on the right hand side of the vehicle.
4. Push the bar forwards into the narrow section of the retainers 2 .
5. Attach the grille to the lower bar with the handwheels 3 . Do not tighten the handwheels.
6. Tighten the screws at the luggage anchor points.
7.
Tighten the handwheels 3 .
Remove in the reverse order.
If you need to use the center safety belt:
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1.
Loosen the handwheel and remove it
4 .
2. Fold down the flap 5 .
3. Fix the flap with the handwheel 6 .
4. Route the safety belt through the opening.
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