2006 FORD MONDEO Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine HEATED SEATS
WARNING
Heating with the engine off willdrain the battery.
Note: The settings of the heatedseats are stored when the ignition isswitched off. When the ignition isswitched on again the settings arerestored automatically.
The heated seats can be individuallyadjusted step by step using thecontrols on the centre console.
Press the + button repeatedly to raisethe temperature. Pressing the –button repeatedly will lower thetemperature. The number ofilluminated lights beside the buttonindicates the selected step. When nolight is illuminated, the heating of theseat is switched off.
Recommended settings
Use step 1 or 2 for heating of the seatwith a comfortable temperature forlonger periods. The steps 4 and 5 areonly recommended for short periodswith a high difference in temperature.
VENTILATED SEATS
WARNING
Ventilating with the engine offwill drain the battery.
Note: The settings of the ventilatedseats are stored when the ignition isswitched off. When the ignition isswitched on again the settings arerestored automatically.
The ventilated seats can beindividually adjusted step by stepusing the controls on the centreconsole.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Press the + button repeatedly to raisethe temperature. Pressing the –button repeatedly will lower thetemperature. The number ofilluminated lights beside the buttonindicates the selected step. Theheater setting is indicated in red, thecooler setting in blue. When no lightis illuminated, the ventilation of theseat is switched off.
Recommended settings
Use step 1 or 2 for ventilation of theseat with a comfortable temperaturefor longer periods. The steps 4 and5 are only recommended for shortperiods with a high difference intemperature.
When the seat is being ventilated, theheater may be switched onautomatically. This is to prevent theflow of air becoming uncomfortablycool.
The air in the vehicle interior is usedto ventilate the seats. The coolingeffect therefore depends on thetemperature of the vehicle interior.Switch on the air conditioning ifnecessary and set the air distributionto the footwell. See Climate control(page 80).
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The sun visors can be released fromthe retention clips and swivelledtowards the side window.
The mirror cover can be slid open.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER
CLOCK
The time is adjusted by pressing thebutton. To advance the minutes,press the button briefly. To advancerapidly, hold the button pressed.
CIGAR LIGHTER
WARNING
Never hold the lighter in as thiswill result in damage. Alwaysremove the lighter as a precautionwhen children are left alone in thevehicle.
To use the lighter press it in and waituntil it pops out automatically.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The lighter socket can also be usedto power 12 volt appliances having acurrent rating of maximum 10amperes. However, if the engine isnot running, this will cause the batteryto discharge.
When connecting appliances, useonly specified connectors from theFord Accessory range or connectorsfor use with SAE standard sockets.
ASHTRAY
Front ashtray
Press on the cover to open.
To empty, take out the insert.
Rear ashtray
Swing out the ashtray. Push downthe leaf spring to remove.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine AUXILIARY POWER
SOCKETS
Estate
The auxiliary power socket is locatedin the right-hand side trim panel ofthe luggage compartment.
The auxiliary power socket can alsobe used to power 12 volt applianceshaving a current rating of maximum10 amperes. However, if the engineis not running, this will cause thebattery to discharge.
When connecting appliances, useonly specified connectors from theFord Accessory range or connectorsfor use with SAE standard sockets.
CUP HOLDERS
WARNING
Do not place hot drinks in thecup holders whilst driving −there is a risk of scalding.
Press to open. Push in to close.
STORAGE
COMPARTMENTS
Glasses holder
Press to open.
Cassette and CD box
The storage box is located inside thecentre console. Lift the armrest toaccess the storage compartment.
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General points on starting
If the battery has been disconnectedthe vehicle may exhibit some unusualdriving characteristics for approx. 8kilometres (5 miles) afterreconnecting the battery.
This is because the enginemanagement system must realignitself with the engine. Any unusualdriving characteristics during thisperiod may be disregarded.
Starting the engine bytowing or pushing
WARNING
To prevent damage you mustnot push or tow start yourvehicle. Use booster cables and abooster battery. See Using boostercables (page 158).
IGNITION SWITCH
Ignition switch positions
Position 0
WARNING
Never return the key to the 0position when the vehicle is inmotion.
Ignition off. When the key is removedfrom the ignition switch, the steeringcolumn lock will be activated as soonas the steering wheel is turned.
Position I
Steering unlocked. Ignition and allmain electrical circuits are disabled.The ignition key should not be left inthis position for too long to avoiddischarging the battery.
Positon II
Ignition switched on, all electricalcircuits operational. Warning andindicator lamps illuminate. This is thekey position when driving, and mustalso be selected when being towed.
Postion III
Starter motor activated. Release thekey as soon as the engine starts.
STARTING A PETROL
ENGINE
General points on starting
WARNING
If the engine does not start,refer to the instructionsregarding the fuel cut-off switch. SeeFuel cut-off switch (page 135).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Do not operate the starter for longerthan 30 seconds at a time. Releasethe ignition key as soon as the enginehas started. If the engine has notstarted, return the ignition key toposition 0 and repeat the startingprocedure.
Cold/hot engine
WARNING
At temperatures below –20 ºC,turn the ignition key to positionII for at least one second. Thisensures that maximum fuel pressureis established.
Depress the clutch pedal fully andstart the engine without touching theaccelerator.
If the engine does not start within 15seconds, wait for a short period andrepeat the procedure.
If the engine does not start afterthree attempts wait 10 seconds andfollow the Flooded engineprocedure.
Flooded engine
Depress the clutch pedal fully.
Slowly depress the accelerator fully,hold it in this position and start theengine.
If the engine does not start repeatthe Cold/hot engine procedure.
STARTING A DIESEL
ENGINE
General points on starting
WARNING
If the engine does not start,refer to the instructionsregarding the fuel cut-off switch. SeeFuel cut-off switch (page 135).
Do not operate the starter for longerthan 30 seconds. Release the ignitionkey as soon as the engine hasstarted. If the engine has not started,return the ignition key to position 0and repeat the starting procedure.
Cold/hot engine
Depress the clutch pedal withouttouching the accelerator.
Note: The glow plug indicator lampalso functions as an engine warninglight. See Warning lamps andindicators (page 73).
Turn the key to position IIand ensure the glow plugindicator lamp illuminates.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Wait until the lamp extinguishesbefore starting and continue crankingwithout pausing until the enginestarts.
If the engine stalls, repeat the fullstarting procedure.
At temperatures below –15 ºC it maybe necessary to operate the starterfor up to 30 seconds. If theseweather conditions persist, an engineblock heater is recommended.
SWITCHING OFF THE
ENGINE
Vehicles with a dieselengine
Release the accelerator pedal. Waituntil the engine has reached idlespeed, then switch off.
If the engine is switched off at highspeed, the turbocharger will continuerunning after the engine oil pressurehas dropped to zero. This will lead topremature turbocharger bearingwear.
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