2006 FORD MONDEO ignition

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When autowipers is selected, thewipers will cycle once regardless ofwhether the windscreen is wet or dry.Thereafter, or when the ignition isswitched on with autowipersselected, the wipers will not cycleuntil water is detected on thewindscreen. Alternatively, move thelever to another position and thenselect autowipers, or operate thewasher.
The rain sensor will continuouslymeasure the amount of water on thewindscreen and adjust the speed ofthe front wipers automatically (singlewipe, intermittent, normal or highspeed wiping).
The sensitivity of the rain sensor isset using the rotary control:
1 = High sensitivity: The wipers willwipe even if only a small amount ofwater is detected on the windscreen.
6 = Low sensitivity: The wipers willonly wipe when a larger amount ofwater is detected on the windscreen.
WINDSCREEN WASHERS
WARNING
Do not operate the washer formore than 10 seconds at a time,and never when the reservoir isempty.
Press the knob at the end of the leverand hold it to operate the windscreenwashers.
The washer will operate inconjunction with the wipers. Oncethe wash and wipe cycle iscompleted, the wipers will pause andthen perform one more wipe to clearthe windscreen.
The windscreen washer switch willalso operate the headlamp washerswhen the headlamps are switchedon.
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Wipers and washersE721732 E72174

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Recommended headlamp levelling control positions
Control positionLoad
EstateSaloonLoad inluggagecompart-ment1
Persons
with self-level. susp.withoutself-level.susp.
Rear seatsFront seats
000--1-2
01212-31-2
02222max.131-2
123232max.1-1
1 See Technical specifications (page 173).
2Control position must be increased by 0.5 on vehicles with 2.0 l Duratorq-TDCi
or 2.5 l Duratec-VE engines and automatic transmission. Higher controlpositions (+1) may be necessary when towing a trailer.
HAZARD WARNING
FLASHERS
Press the switch to turn on or off. Thehazard warning flashers can also beoperated when the ignition is off.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
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LightingE72166 E72167

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Briefly tap the lever up or down andthe direction indicators will flash threetimes.
INTERIOR LAMPS
OffA
Door contactB
OnC
On some models, with the switch inposition B, the interior lamps will stayon for a while after the doors areshut. They will switch off immediatelywhen the ignition is switched on.
When parking your vehicle with thedoors open for a long period of time,the interior lamps are switched offautomatically after 30 minutes.
To switch the lamps back on switchon the ignition (position II) for a shorttime.
Reading lamps
CHANGING A BULB
WARNINGS
On vehicles fitted with Xenonheadlamps, have the headlampbulbs changed by an expert. Thereis a risk of injury due to high voltage.
During operation, the bulbs andtheir surroundings get hot.Switch off the lights and let the bulbscool down before replacing them.
Note: Have the headlamp alignmentchecked after each replacement ofa bulb.
Always switch off lights and ignitionbefore replacing any bulb.
Never touch the glass of the bulbs.Fit only bulbs having a UV filter.Always replace a faulty bulb with anew one of the same type. Afterreplacing a bulb, check that the lightsoperate correctly.
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LightingABCE72170 E72171

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Carefully prise out the lamp assemblyfrom the holder with a flat-bladedscrewdriver, and remove the bulb.
Install in the reverse order.
APPROACH LAMPS
The approach lamps will switch onautomatically when the doors areunlocked or opened. When closingthe doors, the approach lamps willswitch off automatically after a shortperiod of time or when the ignition isswitched on.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ELECTRIC WINDOWS
WARNING
Before operating the electricwindows you should verify theyare free of obstructions and ensurethat children and/or pets are not inthe proximity of window openings.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 windows areconnected to the vehicle’s globalopening and closing feature. SeeGlobal opening and closing (page 40).
Switch on the ignition to operate theelectric windows.
Press to openA
Press to closeB
Opening and closing awindow automatically
Press momentarily to openA
Press momentarily to closeB
Press the button a second time tostop the window opening or closing.
Isolating the rear window
switches
Rear electric windowswitches activeA
Rear electric windowswitches inactiveB
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Windows and mirrorsE72185BA E72185BA E72186AB

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine GAUGES
Engine coolant temperature gaugeA
TachometerB
SpeedometerC
Fuel gaugeD
Tripmeter reset buttonE
Odometer and tripmeterF
Information displayG
Trip computer reset buttonH
Engine coolant temperaturegauge
At normal operating temperature, theneedle remains within the centresection.
If the needle enters the red section,the engine is overheating. Switch offthe ignition and determine the sourceof the problem once the engine hascooled down.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tachometer
On vehicles with a diesel engine, thetachometer goes to 5 000revolutions per minute.
Fuel gauge
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pumpsymbol indicates on which side of thevehicle the fuel filler cap is located.
Odometer and tripmeter
TripmeterA
OdometerB
Tripmeter
The tripmeter can register thedistance of individual journeys. Toreset, depress the button E.
Odometer
The odometer registers the totaldistance of the vehicle. Theodometer reading will be displayedfor another 10 minutes after theignition has been switched off.
Information display
Cruise control indicatorA
Overdrive indicatorB
Indicates the outside temperature orserves as trip computer display,depending on equipment fitted. SeeTrip computer (page 78).
On vehicles with 5-speed automatictransmission it also shows the shiftingmode and the current selector leverposition or the selected gear. SeeAutomatic transmission (page 110).
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning and indicatorlamps illuminate when the ignition isswitched on to confirm that thesystem is operational:
•ABS
•Airbag
•Brake system
•Doors open
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InstrumentsE65922BA AABE70434

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine •Engine
•Stability control (ESP)
•Ignition
•Low washer fluid
•Oil pressure
•Oil change
If a warning or indicator lamp doesnot illuminate when the ignition isswitched on, it indicates amalfunction. Have the systemchecked by an expert.
ABS warning lamp
If the ABS warning lampilluminates when driving, itindicates a malfunction.Have this checked by an expert.Normal braking (without ABS) will bemaintained.
Airbag warning lamp
See Airbag warning lamp(page 31).
Brake system warning lamp
WARNING
If it illuminates after releasing theparking brake or when driving,have the braking system checked byan expert immediately.
Illuminates when the parkingbrake is applied.
Brake system and ABSwarning lamps
WARNING
Reduce vehicle speed gradually.Use the brake with great care.Do not step on the brake pedalabruptly.
If both warning lamps illuminate at thesame time, stop the vehicle as soonas it is safe to do so. Have thebraking system checked by anexpert before continuing yourjourney.
Direction indicator lamp
Flashes during operation. Asudden increase in the rateof flashing warns of a failedindicator bulb. If your vehicle hasbeen equipped with factory fittedtowing equipment, the control lampalso warns of failure of the indicatorbulbs on the trailer.
Doors open warning lamp
Illuminates if any door or theluggage compartment is notclosed properly.
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