2006 FORD MONDEO cooling

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WARNINGS
The electronic ignition systemworks with high voltage. Nevertouch these components with theengine running or the ignitionswitched on.
The ignition must be switchedoff before working in the enginecompartment. Under some operatingconditions, the cooling system fanmay continue to run for severalminutes after the engine has beenswitched off. This is quite normal.Take care not to get any fingers orclothing such as ties or scarvescaught in the fan.
•Check and top up fluid levelsregularly.
•Check tyre pressure.
•Check brakes and lamps areoperating correctly.
•Check warning and indicatorlamps.
Every day check
•Operation of all exterior andinterior lamps and make sure thatall lenses are clean.
When filling up check
•Engine oil level
•Brake fluid level
•Washer fluid level
•Tyre pressures and condition (onlywhen cold)
Once a month check
•Coolant level (engine cold)
•Assemblies, pipes, hoses andreservoirs for leaks
•Power steering fluid level
•Operation of the air conditioning
•Operation of the parking brake
•Operation of the horn
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine WARNING
To avoid scalding, never removethe cap from the coolantreservoir when the engine is hot. Donot restart the engine until theproblem has been eliminated.
The coolant level is visible throughthe translucent reservoir. The coolantlevel should be between the MINand the MAX mark when the engineis cold. Hot coolant expands andmay, therefore, extend beyond theMAX mark.
WARNING
Take great care when addingcoolant. Avoid spillage on anypart of the engine.
The coolant should be added whenthe engine is cold. If coolant has tobe added when the engine is hot, firstwait 10 minutes for the engine tocool. Unscrew the cap slowly. Anypressure will escape while you areturning the cap. Fully remove the cap.
WARNING
Do not allow this fluid to makecontact with the skin or eyes. Ifthis should happen rinse the affectedareas immediately with plenty ofwater and contact your doctor.
When the vehicle is new, the coolingsystem is filled with coolant whichoffers anti−freeze protection downto approximately –25 ºC.
Add coolant that meets the FordSpecification.
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION FLUID
CHECK
Your dealer checks the fluid level inthe automatic transmission whencarrying out routine maintenancework on your vehicle.
BRAKE AND CLUTCH
FLUID CHECK
WARNING
Do not allow this fluid to makecontact with the skin or eyes. Ifthis should happen rinse the affectedareas immediately with plenty ofwater and contact your doctor.
Brake and clutch fluid systems aresupplied from the same reservoir.
The level of the fluid must bebetween the MIN and MAX markson the side of the reservoir.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle fluids
SpecificationRecommended fluidPart
WSS-M2C204-AFord Power Steering FluidPower assisted steering
WSS-M97B44-DMotorcraft SuperPlusAntifreezeCoolant
Capacities
Vehicles with a petrol engine
Capacities
Capacity inlitres (gallons)ItemVariant
Max-markPower assisted steering fluidAll
58.5 litresFuel tankAll
4.3 litresEngine oil - with filter1.8 l Duratec-HE
3.9 litresEngine oil - without filter1.8 l Duratec-HE
8.3 litresCooling system including heating1.8 l Duratec-HE
6.6 litresWindscreen washer system - withheadlamp washer1.8 l Duratec-HE
2.6 litresWindscreen washer system -without headlamp washer1.8 l Duratec-HE
4.3 litresEngine oil - with filter1.8 l Duratec-SCi
3.9 litresEngine oil - without filter1.8 l Duratec-SCi
8.3 litresCooling system including heating1.8 l Duratec-SCi
5.0 litresWindscreen washer system - withheadlamp washer1.8 l Duratec-SCi
2.5 litresWindscreen washer system -without headlamp washer1.8 l Duratec-SCi
4.3 litresEngine oil - with filter2.0 l Duratec-HE
3.9 litresEngine oil - without filter2.0 l Duratec-HE
8.1 litresCooling system including heating2.0 l Duratec-HE
6.5 litresWindscreen washer system - withheadlamp washer2.0 l Duratec-HE
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Capacity inlitres (gallons)ItemVariant
2.6 litresWindscreen washer system -without headlamp washer2.0 l Duratec-HE
5.7 litresEngine oil - with filter2.5 l Duratec-VE
5.2 litresEngine oil - without filter2.5 l Duratec-VE
9.5 litresCooling system including heating2.5 l Duratec-VE
6.5 litresWindscreen washer system - withheadlamp washer2.5 l Duratec-VE
2.6 litresWindscreen washer system -without headlamp washer2.5 l Duratec-VE
5.7 litresEngine oil - with filter3.0 l Duratec-VE/ST
5.2 litresEngine oil - without filter3.0 l Duratec-VE/ST
9.5 litresCooling system including heating3.0 l Duratec-VE/ST
6.5 litresWindscreen washer system - withheadlamp washer3.0 l Duratec-VE/ST
2.6 litresWindscreen washer system -without headlamp washer3.0 l Duratec-VE/ST
Vehicles with a diesel engine
Capacities
Capacity in litres(gallons)ItemVariant
Max-markPower assisted steering fluidAll
58.5 litresFuel tankAll
6.0 litresEngine oil - with filterAll
5.8 litresEngine oil - without filterAll
10.6 litresCooling system including heating - withauxiliary heaterAll
10.4 litresCooling system including heating - withoutauxiliary heaterAll
6.5 litresWindscreen washer system - withheadlamp washerAll
2.6 litresWindscreen washer system - withoutheadlamp washerAll
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Head restraints................................92Front head restraints...........................92Rear head restraints............................92
Headlamp levelling..........................55Headlamp washers.........................51Heated seats...................................95Recommended settings....................95
Heated windows and mirrors.......86Heated exterior mirrors......................86Heated windows.................................86
Hints on driving with ABS..............118Horn..................................................46
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Ignition switch................................100Ignition switch positions....................100
Information displays........................78Inspecting safety systemcomponents................................135Seat belts............................................135
Instrument lighting dimmer............97Instruments......................................72Interior lamps...................................57Reading lamps.....................................57
Interior mirror...................................70Auto-dimming mirror............................71
Introduction........................................5
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Keys and remote controls.............32
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Lighting control................................53Autolamps.............................................53Headlamp flasher................................54Main/dipped beam..............................53Parking lamps.......................................53
Lighting.............................................53
Load carrying.................................126General information...........................126
Locking and unlocking...................35Central and double locking................36Doors.....................................................35Tailgate..................................................35
Locks................................................35Luggage covers.............................1275-door..................................................127Estate...................................................127
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Maintenance..................................144General information...........................144Technical specifications....................154
Manual climate control....................81Air distribution control..........................81Blower....................................................81Permanent comfort settings.............83Rapid cooling of the vehicleinterior................................................83Rapid heating of the vehicleinterior................................................83Rapid windowdefrosting/demisting.......................82Recirculated air....................................82Switching the air conditioning on andoff.......................................................82Switching the climate control systemon and off..........................................82Temperature control............................81
Manual seats...................................90Adjusting the angle of theseatback............................................91Adjusting the lumbar support.............91Moving the seats forwards orbackwards........................................90
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