2006 FORD MONDEO Owners Manual

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All rights reserved.
Order Code: 6S7J-19A321-ADA (CG3369en) 12/2005 20060110211039

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Introduction..................5
About this handbook........................5
Symbols glossary..............................5
Parts and accessories......................5
Quick start....................7
Child safety.................18
Child seats........................................18
Child seat positioning......................19
Booster cushions.............................21
Child safety locks............................24
Occupant
protection................25
Principle of operation.....................25
Seat belt reminder..........................29
Fastening the seat belts................29
Seat belt height adjustment..........30
Using seat belts duringpregnancy.....................................31
Airbag warning lamp.......................31
Keys and remote
controls...................32
General information on radiofrequencies..................................32
Programming the remotecontrol...........................................32
Changing the remote controlbattery...........................................33
Locks..........................35
Locking and unlocking...................35
Global opening and closing...........40
Engine immobiliser.....41
Principle of operation......................41
Coded keys......................................41
Arming the engine immobiliser.....43
Disarming the engineimmobiliser...................................43
Alarm..........................44
Arming the alarm.............................44
Disarming the alarm........................44
Steering wheel...........46
Adjusting the steering wheel.........46
Horn..................................................46
Audio control...................................46
Voice control....................................47
Wipers and
washers...................48
Windscreen wipers.........................48
Windscreen washers.....................49
Rear window wiper andwashers........................................50
Adjusting the windscreen washerjets..................................................51
Headlamp washers.........................51
Checking the wiper blades............51
Changing the wiper blades...........52
Lighting.......................53
Lighting control................................53
Front fog lamps...............................54
Rear fog lamps................................54
Adjusting the headlamps...............55
Headlamp levelling..........................55
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Hazard warning flashers................56
Direction indicators.........................56
Interior lamps...................................57
Changing a bulb..............................57
Approach lamps..............................66
Windows and
mirrors.....................67
Electric windows.............................67
Exterior mirrors................................69
Electric exterior mirrors..................70
Interior mirror...................................70
Instruments................72
Gauges.............................................72
Warning lamps and indicators.......73
Audible warnings andindicators.......................................76
Information displays...78
Trip computer..................................78
Climate control...........80
Principle of operation.....................80
Air vents.............................................81
Manual climate control....................81
Automatic climate control.............84
Heated windows and mirrors.......86
Auxiliary heater................................87
Electric sunroof................................87
Seats..........................90
Sitting in the correct position........90
Manual seats...................................90
Electric seats....................................91
Head restraints................................92
Rear seats........................................93
Heated seats...................................95
Ventilated seats...............................95
Convenience
features...................97
Sun visors.........................................97
Instrument lighting dimmer............97
Clock.................................................97
Cigar lighter......................................97
Ashtray..............................................98
Auxiliary power sockets.................99
Cup holders.....................................99
Storage compartments.................99
Starting the engine...100
General information......................100
Ignition switch................................100
Starting a petrol engine................100
Starting a diesel engine.................101
Switching off the engine...............102
Fuel and refuelling....103
Safety precautions........................103
Fuel quality......................................103
Catalytic converter........................103
Fuel filler flap...................................104
Refuelling........................................104
Technical specifications................104
Transmission............109
Manual transmission.....................109
Automatic transmission................110
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Brakes.......................118
Principle of operation.....................118
Hints on driving with ABS..............118
Parking brake..................................119
Stability control.........120
Principle of operation....................120
Using stability control....................120
Traction control.........121
Principle of operation.....................121
Using traction control....................121
Self-levelling
suspension.............122
Principle of operation....................122
Parking aid................123
Principle of operation....................123
Using the parking aid....................123
Cruise control...........124
Principle of operation....................124
Using cruise control......................124
Load carrying...........126
General information......................126
Cargo nets......................................126
Luggage covers.............................127
Roof racks and load carriers........127
Towing......................129
Towing a trailer...............................129
Essential towing checks...............129
Detachable tow ball......................130
Driving hints..............133
Running-in......................................133
Emergency
equipment..............134
First aid kit.......................................134
Warning triangle.............................134
Status after a
collision..................135
Fuel cut-off switch.........................135
Inspecting safety systemcomponents...............................135
Fuses........................136
Fuse box locations........................136
Changing a fuse.............................137
Fuse specification chart................137
Vehicle recovery.......141
Towing points..................................141
Transporting the vehicle...............142
Towing the vehicle on fourwheels.........................................143
Maintenance.............144
General information......................144
Engine compartmentoverview......................................145
Opening and closing thebonnet.........................................149
Engine oil check.............................149
Engine coolant check....................151
Automatic transmission fluidcheck...........................................152
Brake and clutch fluid check.......152
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Power steering fluid check..........153
Washer fluid check........................153
Technical specifications................154
Vehicle care..............156
Cleaning the exterior....................156
Cleaning the interior......................156
Repairing minor paint damage.....157
Vehicle battery..........158
Battery care....................................158
Using booster cables....................158
Wheels and tyres......160
Changing a road wheel................160
Tyre care.........................................166
Using winter tyres..........................166
Using snow chains........................166
Technical specifications................167
Vehicle
identification..........172
Vehicle identification plate............172
Vehicle identification number(VIN)..............................................172
Engine number..............................172
Technical
specifications.........173
Technical specifications................173
Type approvals.........183
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ABOUT THIS HANDBOOK
Congratulations on acquiring yournew Ford. Please take the time to getwell acquainted with your vehicle byreading your owner literature. Themore you know and understandabout your vehicle the greater thesafety, economy, and pleasure youwill derive from driving it.
The Owner’s handbookdescribes every option andmodel variant available inevery European country andtherefore some of the itemscovered may not apply to yourparticular vehicle.Furthermore, due to printingcycles it may describe optionsbefore they are generallyavailable.
Regular servicing of your vehiclehelps maintain both itsroadworthiness and its resale value.A network of more than 7 000 Fordauthorized repairers throughoutEurope can help you with theirprofessional servicing expertise.
Their specially trained personnel arebest qualified to service your vehicleproperly and expertly. Also, they aresupported by a wide range of highlyspecialised tools and equipmentspecially developed for servicing Fordvehicles.
Note: Remember to pass on theOwner’s handbook when resellingthe vehicle. It is an integral part of thevehicle.
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
Warning symbols in thishandbook
WARNING
How can you reduce the risk ofpersonal injury and preventpossible damage to others, yourvehicle and its equipment? In thishandbook, answers to suchquestions are contained incomments highlighted by thewarning triangle symbol.
Note: Important information is alsogiven in paragraphs starting with thehighlighted word Note:
Warning symbols on yourvehicle
When you see this symbol,it is imperative that youconsult the relevant sectionof this handbook before touching orattempting adjustment of any kind.
PARTS AND
ACCESSORIES
Important: Ford genuine parts andaccessories have been specificallydesigned for Ford vehicles. They arededicated for your Ford vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine We would like to point out that otherparts and accessories thanmentioned above have not beenexamined and approved by Fordunless explicitly stated by Ford. Inspite of continuous market productmonitoring, we cannot certify thesuitability of such products. Ford isnot liable for any damage caused bythe use of such products.
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