2006 FORD MONDEO warning

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A label on the seatback indicates thatside airbags are fitted. The sideairbags are fitted on the side of theseatbacks of the front seats. In caseof a severe lateral collision, the airbagon the side affected by the collisionwill be inflated.
The airbag will inflate between thedoor panel and occupant. Once theoccupant’s body contacts the airbag,the propellant escapes, therebycushioning the impact.
The side airbags are not activatedupon minor lateral collisions nor uponfront or rear impacts.
Curtain air bags
Moulded writing on the door pillarsover the seat belts indicates thatcurtain airbags are fitted. The curtainairbags are fitted over the front andrear side windows inside the rooflining. In case of a severe lateralcollision, the air bag on the sideaffected by the collision will beinflated.
The curtain air bags are not activatedupon minor lateral collisions nor uponfront or rear impacts.
Seat belts
WARNINGS
Use seat belts at all times.
Never use a seat belt for morethan one person.
Avoid wearing thick clothing.
The seat belts should fit tightlyaround the body.
Seat belt pretensioner
WARNING
The belt pretensioners must notbe removed. If thepretensioners deployed during anaccident, they must be replaced.Have the pretensioners serviced anddisposed of by specially trainedpersonnel only.
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Occupant protectionE72329 E72333

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The restraint system, with beltpretensioners in the front seat, helpsto reduce the risk of serious injury ina head-on collision. During a seriouscrash the seat belts are pretensionedto help reduce slack in the belt.
The pretensioners are triggered infrontal and side collisions providedthe threshold is reached. In rearcollisions the pretensioners are nottriggered. The passenger’spretensioner is also disabled if thepassenger’s seat is empty, even ifthe passenger’s buckle is latched.
SEAT BELT REMINDER
When the vehicle’s speedexceeds 7 km/h (4 mph),the seat belt reminder lampwill illuminate and a chime will soundif the driver’s safety belt is unbuckled.The chime will stop after 10 minutes.The lamp will not go out until thedriver has fastened his/her safetybelt.
WARNING
Never sit on top of a buckledsafety belt to avoid the seat beltreminder function. The restraintsystem can only work properly ifpassengers have buckled up theirsafety belts.
Note: The seat belt reminderremains in stand−by mode after thedriver has fastened his/her safetybelt. It will be reactivated if the driverunbuckles his/her safety belt.
Deactivating the seat beltreminder
To deactivate the seat belt reminderfor one ignition cycle, buckle andunbuckle the seat belt within 3seconds with the ignition switchedon.
Contact your dealer to deactivate theseat belt reminder permanently andto reactivate it afterwards. Yourdealer will either provide you with therelevant information or will carry outthe deactivation/reactivation for you.
FASTENING THE SEAT
BELTS
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Occupant protection E72331

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine WARNING
Insert the tongue into the buckleuntil a distinct click is heard,otherwise the seat belt will not belocked correctly.
Pull the belt out steadily. It may lockif pulled sharply or if the vehicle is ona slope.
To release the belt, press the redbutton on the buckle and let the beltrewind completely and smoothly.
WARNING
In order to ensure that thecentre belt works properly, therear seatback must be correctlyengaged.
Make sure that each seat belt usesthe correct buckle.
SEAT BELT HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
To adjust, press the locking controlon the height adjuster and move thepivot so that the belt rests across thecentre of the shoulder.
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Occupant protectionE72332 E72334

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine USING SEAT BELTS
DURING PREGNANCY
WARNINGS
Pregnant women must wear acorrectly positioned seat belt; itis safer for mother and unborn child.
Never wear just the lap strap ofa lap/shoulder diagonal seat beltand never sit on the lap strap usingjust the shoulder strap. Both of theseactions are extremely dangerous andmay increase your risk of seriousinjury.
The lap strap should be fittedcomfortably across the hips, lowbeneath the pregnant abdomen. Thediagonal part of the seat belt shouldbe placed between the breasts, andworn above and to the side of thepregnant abdomen.
Always wear seat belts without slackor twists. For optimum protection,the seat belts should fit tightly aroundthe body. Do not recline the frontseats excessively, as the beltsprovide maximum protection whenthe seats are in the near uprightposition.
AIRBAG WARNING LAMP
When the ignition isswitched on (position II), thelamp illuminates briefly toconfirm that the system isoperational.
If it does not illuminate, if it stays onor illuminates intermittently orcontinuously while driving, it indicatesa malfunction. Have this checked byan expert for your own safety.
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Occupant protectionE66545

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine GENERAL INFORMATION
ON RADIO FREQUENCIES
See Type approvals (page 183).
WARNINGS
The radio frequency used by theremote control can also be usedby other short distance radiotransmissions (e.g. amateur radios,medical equipment, wirelessheadphones, remote controls, alarmsystems etc.). If the remote controlfrequencies are jammed, you will notbe able to use any remote functions,the vehicle will not lock or unlock, norwill the alarm be armed. However,you can lock/ unlock with the key.
The vehicle or luggagecompartment will be opened ifthe buttons are pressedunintentionally, without the remotecontrol being directed towards thevehicle (e.g. in your pocket).
The range between transmitter andvehicle is environmentally influencedand varies greatly.
PROGRAMMING THE
REMOTE CONTROL
A maximum of four remote controls(including the ones supplied with thevehicle) can be programmed.
To programme a new remotecontrol:
•Turn the ignition key to position IIfour times within six seconds.
•Switch off the ignition. A tonesounds to indicate that it is nowpossible to programme a newremote control.
•Press any button on a newremote control. A tone will soundas confirmation. Repeat this laststep for all of your remotecontrols, including the original.
•Switch the ignition back on or waitfor ten seconds withoutprogramming another remotecontrol to end remote controlprogramming. Only the remotecontrols which you have justprogrammed are now able to lockand unlock your vehicle.
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Keys and remote controlsE72191

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine •using the remote control.
•using the tailgate release switchin the handle.
•using the key (4-door saloon).
Closing the tailgate
WARNING
Close the tailgate properly toprevent it opening while you aredriving. Driving with the tailgate openis extremely dangerous as exhaustfumes can be drawn into thevehicle’s interior.
A recessed grip is incorporated insidethe tailgate to facilitate closing.
Central and double locking
WARNING
Double locking should not beactivated when people areinside the vehicle.
The central locking system can beactivated from the driver’s door. Itoperates only when the driver’s dooris closed. Other doors may still beopen. It is activated from the outsidewith the key or remote control, orfrom inside by depressing the lockingbutton on the door handle. Theluggage compartment remainslocked.
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LocksE72196 E72197

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Double locking is an additional theftprotection feature which preventsthe vehicle’s doors from beingopened from inside the vehicle.Double locking is possible only if alldoors are closed.
Unlocking the vehicle
Left-hand drive
Right-hand drive
With the key: Turn the key in thedriver’s door to position A.
WARNING
If a failure occurs in the vehicle’selectrical system the front doorsor the rear door can still be individuallyunlocked with the key. The luggagecompartment (4-door saloon) canalso be opened with the key.
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LocksE72198 AE72199 AE72200 E72201

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine GLOBAL OPENING AND
CLOSING
Global opening
To open all the windows and thesunroof, press and hold the unlockbutton for at least three seconds.Pressing either the lock or the unlockbutton again stops the openingfunction. During global opening, thesunroof will always open by slidingback under the roof.
Global closing
WARNING
Take care when using globalclosing. In an emergency, pressa button immediately to stop.
To close all the windows and thesunroof, press and hold the lockbutton for at least two seconds.Pressing any button again stops theclosing function. The anti-trapfunction is also active during globalclosing. See Electric windows (page67). See Electric sunroof (page 87).
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LocksE72203 E72201 E72210 E72207