2006 FORD MONDEO Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine AUXILIARY HEATER
The auxiliary heater aids in warmingthe engine and the interiorcompartment. It is integrated into thecooling system and is automaticallyswitched on or off depending uponthe coolant temperature.
It is possible that when theprogrammable auxiliary heater isactivated, exhaust fumes may comefrom under the sides of the vehicle.This is normal.
ELECTRIC SUNROOF
WARNING
Before operating the electricsunroof you should verify it isfree of obstructions and ensure thatchildren and/or pets are not in theproximity of the sunroof opening.Failure to do so could result in seriouspersonal injury. It is the primaryresponsibility of the supervising adultsto never leave a child unattended ina vehicle and to never leave the keysin an unattended vehicle.
Note: When the switches areoperated often during a short periodof time, the system might becomeinoperable for a certain time toprevent damage due to overheating.
Note: The electric sunroof isconnected to the vehicle’s globalopening and closing feature. SeeGlobal opening and closing (page 40).
There are two ways of opening thesunroof – the rear of the sunroof liftsopen or the sunroof opens from thefront, sliding back under the roof. Thesunroof opens and closes whilst theswitch is pressed.
Switch on the ignition to operate theelectric sunroof.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Opening and closing thesunroof
Press to closeA
Press to openB
Tilting the sunroof
Press to openA
Press to closeB
Opening and closing thesunroof automatically
Momentarily press the open or closebutton to open or close the sunroofautomatically. Press the button asecond time to stop the sunroofopening or closing.
Sunroof anti-trapprotection
WARNINGS
Anti-trap protection is not activeduring the sunroof relearningfunction and when the sunroof is insafety mode. Make sure that thereare no obstacles in the way of theclosing sunroof.
Careless closing of the electricsunroof can override theanti-trap protection and causeinjuries.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The electric sunroof is equipped withanti-trap protection. The sunroof willstop automatically while closing andreverse some distance if there is anobstacle in the way.
To override anti-trap protection whenthere is a resistance, e. g. in thewinter, proceed as follows:
Close the sunroof twice until itreaches the resistance and let itreverse. Close the sunroof a thirdtime to the resistance. Briefly releasethe switch and press againimmediately. The sunroof will overridethe resistance and can then beclosed fully.
Sunroof safety mode
If the system detects a malfunction,it enters a safety mode. The sunroofwill move for only about 0.5 secondsat a time and then stop again. Closethe sunroof by pressing the buttonagain when the sunroof stopsmoving. When the rear of the sunroofis lifted, lift the rear all the way andthen close the sunroof. Have thesystem checked by an expertimmediately.
Sunroof relearning
In case the sunroof no longer closesproperly, follow this relearningprocedure:
•Tilt the rear of the sunroof as faras possible. Release the button.
•Press and hold the same buttonagain for 30 seconds until you seethe sunroof move.
•Release the button andimmediately press and hold itagain. The sunroof will close, openfully and then close again. Do notrelease the button before thesunroof has reached the closedposition for the second time.
If the button is not pressedcontinuously, the relearning functionwill be interrupted. Start theprocedure once more from thebeginning.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SITTING IN THE
CORRECT POSITION
•Sit in an upright position with thebase of your spine as far back aspossible and with the backrestreclined no more than 30degrees.
•Adjust the head restraints so thatthe top is level with the top of yourhead.
•Do not move the front seat tooclose to the instrument panel. Thedriver should hold the steeringwheel in the ‘10 to 2 o’clock’position with arms slightly bent.The legs should also be slightlybent so that the pedals can bepressed fully to the floor.
•The seat belt should cross thecentre of the shoulder; the lapstrap should fit tightly across thehips, not the stomach.
MANUAL SEATS
WARNING
Do not adjust the seats whilethe vehicle is moving.
Moving the seats forwardsor backwards
Pull up on the lever. After releasingthe lever, rock the seat to ensure thatthe catch is securely engaged.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Adjusting the lumbarsupport
Turn the handwheel located on theside of the seatback.
Adjusting the angle of the
seatback
When the seats are slid fully forwardthe seatbacks can be fully reclined.
ELECTRIC SEATS
2-way electric seat
8-way electric seat
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Forward and backwardpositioning of the seat.A
Lowering and raising thefront of the seat cushion.B
Lowering and raising the rearof the seat cushion.C
Adjustment of backrestinclination.D
HEAD RESTRAINTS
Front head restraints
The front head restraints areequipped with an additional safetyfeature. In case of a rear impact, theywill move forward, therebycushioning the occupants’ heads.This reduces the risk of whiplashinjuries.
To raise: Pull the head restraint up.
To lower: Press the locking buttonand push the head restraint down.
Vehicles without rear seatentertainment
To adjust the angle: Swivel the headrestraint forward or backward.
To remove: Press the locking buttonand press in the button on the otherside, for example, with a screwdriver.Pull out the head restraint.
To replace, press both buttons andpush the head restraint back intoposition.
Rear head restraints
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Always have the rear headrestraint raised when the rearseat is occupied by a passenger ora child restraint.
To raise: Pull the head restraint up.
To lower the outer head restraints:Press both locking buttons and pushthe head restraint down.
To lower the centre head restraint:Press the locking button and pushthe head restraint down.
To remove the outer head restraintsin 4/5-door models, the seatback ofthe corresponding seat must befolded forward. Then press thelocking buttons and pull out the headrestraint.
REAR SEATS
Folding the rear seatbackforwards
5-door and Estate
Push the unlocking button on the rearseatback and fold the seatbackforward.
4-door
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Pull one or both unlocking knobs inthe luggage compartment and foldthe seatback forwards.
Returning the seatback toits upright position
The seatback must engage in thelatches on both sides. The seat beltsmust be forward of the seatback.
Folding rear seat cushionsand seatback forwards
5-door and Estate
Pull the loop between the seatcushion and the seatback and foldthe seat cushion forward. Removethe head restraints of the rear seatsand fold the seatback forward.
Note: When the red marking in theunlocking button is visible, theseatback is not fully engaged.Release the seatback and repeat theprocedure until the red marking is nolonger visible. If the seatbeltintegrated into the seatback doesnot function properly, check theunlocking mechanism.
When returning the seats to theiroriginal positions, make sure the seatbelts will function properly and arepositioned in front of the seatback.On vehicles with heated rear seats,make sure the heating system wiringdoes not get stuck or damaged.
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