2006 FORD MONDEO Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The ABS operates only when thewheels are about to lock. Itsoperation is indicated by a pulsing ofthe brake pedal and full steeringcontrol is retained. Do not releasethe pedal whilst braking.
PARKING BRAKE
All vehicles
WARNING
Vehicles with an automatictransmission should always beleft with the selector lever in positionP.
•Press the foot brake pedal firmly.
•Pull the parking brake lever upsmartly to its fullest extent.
•Do not press the release buttonwhile pulling the lever up.
•If your vehicle is parked on a hilland facing uphill, select first gearand turn the steering wheel awayfrom the kerb.
•If your vehicle is parked on a hilland facing downhill, select reversegear and turn the steering wheeltowards the kerb.
To release the parking brake, pressthe brake pedal firmly, pull the leverup slightly, depress the releasebutton and push the lever down.
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BrakesE66566 E70430

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OPERATION
Electronic stability program(ESP)
with ESPA
without ESPB
WARNING
Drivers should never takeunnecessary risks even thoughESP offers inherently safer drivingpotential.
ESP provides an enhanced tractioncontrol function by reducing wheelspin at the driven wheels whenaccelerating. This improves the abilityto pull away on slippery roads orloose surfaces. The system alsosupports stability by counteractingthe tendency of the vehicle to swerveaway from the intended path. This isperformed by braking individualwheels and/or reducing enginetorque as needed.
USING STABILITY
CONTROL
Switching off ESP
The system can be switched offmanually by pressing and holding theESP switch for at least onesecond. Both the ESP warning lampin the instrument cluster and the OFFlamp in the switch will illuminate. Thesystem can be re-enabled bypressing the switch again.
Each time the ignition is switched on,the system is automatically selected.
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Stability controlAABBE72452 E72453

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WARNING
Drivers should never takeunnecessary risks even thoughthe system offers inherently saferdriving potential.
The system reduces wheel spin atthe driven wheels at speeds up to 40km/h (25 mph).
The system may become activewhen accelerating on a slippery roador loose surface, or when pullingaway on a hill.
USING TRACTION
CONTROL
Note: If the indicator lamp does notilluminate when the ignition isswitched on or stays illuminatedwhilst driving, it indicates amalfunction. During a malfunction thesystem will be switched off. Have thesystem checked by an expert.
When the ignition is switched on(position II), the system isautomatically enabled and the lampin the switch illuminates briefly toconfirm that the system isoperational.
When the traction control system isactivated, as indicated by the flashingindicator lamp, reduce engine speedimmediately. Otherwise vehicledamage might occur, particularly onlow friction surfaces such as snow orice.
Switching off the BTCS
Press the switch to turn on and off.When the system is off, the lamp inthe switch illuminates.
If you are driving with snow chainsfitted or you are ‘rocking’ out ofsnow, it is recommended that youswitch off the system by pressing theswitch.
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Traction controlE66568 E66569

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When self-levelling rear suspensionis fitted, the vehicle will ride atapproximately the same heightirrespective of the load. When driving,the system maintains the correct rideheight automatically, whether weightis added or removed.
If a headlight levelling system is fitted,pay attention that the appropriateswitch position is used. SeeHeadlamp levelling (page 55).
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Self-levelling suspensionE72517

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WARNING
The parking aid is an auxiliarysystem which is not intended torelieve the driver of his responsibilityfor exercising due care and attentionwhen reversing. In particular, someobjects close to the vehicle (approx.30 cm) and above or below thesensors may not be detected by thepark distance sensor and causedamage to the vehicle. Ultrasonicwaves, heavy rain and/or conditionscausing disruptive reflections maylead to objects not being detectedby the sensors. In addition, objectswhich absorb ultrasonic waves maynot always be detected due to theirunfavourable surface characteristics.
USING THE PARKING AID
WARNING
Be careful when a tow bar isinstalled.
Note: If the vehicle is fitted with anoriginal Ford fixed tow bar, particularcare must be taken when reversing.
The system is activated automaticallyafter the reverse gear is selected withthe ignition switched on. A short tonewill sound to indicate systemreadiness.
The measuring range is divided intofive warning zones. As the distanceto an obstacle reduces, a warningsounds, beginning as a slow bleepand increasing to a continuous tone.
A system failure will be indicated bya deep continuous tone or a deeptone sounding in three-secondintervals. Have the system checkedby an expert.
Vehicles with Original Ford towingequipment, whether fixed ordetachable, will indicate the distancefrom the bumper to the obstacle.
Always keep the sensors free fromdirt, ice and snow (do not clean withsharp objects).
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Parking aidE72518

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WARNING
Don not use cruise control inheavy traffic, on twisty roads orwhen the road surface is slippery.
The cruise control systemautomatically adjusts the poweroutput of the engine to maintain thestored speed. When travellingdownhill, vehicle speed may increaseabove the stored speed as thesystem does not apply the brakes.In this case, changing down a gearand then pressing the RES buttonmay assist the system in returningthe vehicle to the stored speed.
The system will not function until thevehicle speed is above 40 km/h (25mph). On vehicles with a dieselengine, the system will not functionin first or second gear.
USING CRUISE CONTROL
Switching cruise control onand off
The system is ready to storea speed.ON
Any stored speed will beerased.OFF
Storing the vehicle speed
Press SET+ or -. The indicator will bedisplayed in the information displayand current vehicle speed will bemaintained.
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Cruise controlE72177 E72178 E72179

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Changing the storedvehicle speed
Press SET+ to accelerate. Press the- to decelerate. Vehicle speed willchange without the need to depressthe accelerator pedal.
The speed at which the switch isreleased becomes the new storedspeed.
Press SET+ or - momentarily toincrease or decrease vehicle speedin small steps.
Depressing the accelerator willaccelerate the vehicle, withoutchanging the stored speed.
Cancel and resume
Depress the brake or clutch pedal orpress RES to cancel. The indicatorin the information display will switchoff.
Press RES to resume travelling atthe last stored speed.
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Cruise controlE72180

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WARNINGS
If objects have to be placed inthe vehicle, secure them frommoving.
Luggage and other loads shouldbe placed as low and as farforward as possible within theluggage/load compartment.
Driving with the tailgate/reardoor open is potentiallydangerous as exhaust fumes maybe drawn into the vehicle’s interior.
CARGO NETS
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Load carryingE72508 E72509 E72510 E72511