2006 FORD MONDEO Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Note: Before returning the boostercushion to its original position, makesure there are no objects hiddenunder it.
Proceed in reverse order. Make surethat the locking mechanism engagesproperly.
Vario child safety seat
The Vario child safety seat should beused for children from three and ahalf years up to seven years andweighing between 15 and 25 kg. Itmust be secured with an inertia reelthree-point seat belt. The child safetyseat may be used in any seatingposition in the rear seats including thecentre.
Note: Refer also to the instructionsprovided with the child safety seat.
Once the child is seated on thevehicle seat, put the Vario child safetyseat in front of the child. Secure it asfollows with an inertia reel three-pointbelt:
1.Insert the tongue into the buckleuntil a distinct click is heard.
2.Place the lap strap in the mouldprovided and tighten it.
3.Place the shoulder strap over thelap strap and tighten.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CHILD SAFETY LOCKS
WARNING
When the child safety lock isactivated, the door can only beopened from outside.
Turn the key in the rear dooroutwards to activate the lock.
To deactivate the lock, turn the keyinwards.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Airbags
WARNING
Do not modify the front of thevehicle in any way, as this canadversely affect the airbagdeployment.
Note: A loud bang will be heardwhen an airbag deploys and it isnormal to see a cloud of harmlesspowdery residue.
The airbag system comprises thefollowing:
•dual-stage inflatable nylon bags(airbags) with gas generators.
•side airbags
•curtain airbags
•seat belt pretensioners
•occupant sensors
•crash sensors.
•a warning lamp in the instrumentpanel.
•an electronic control anddiagnostic unit.
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Repairs to either of the frontseat covers, the sensorsattached to the seats as well as tothe roof lining should only be carriedout by properly trained technicians.Injuries may result if the side airbagsare triggered inadvertently.
Do not block, obstruct or coverthe airbag because it mayprevent proper deployment. Do notpoke any sharp objects into the areaswhere airbags are fitted. This coulddamage the airbags.
Do not use any accessory seatcovers that are not specificallydesigned for seats with side airbags.These seat covers must be fitted byproperly trained technicians.
WARNING
Always wear the seat belt andkeep sufficient distancebetween the driver and the steeringwheel. Only when the seat belt isused properly, can it hold the bodyin a position which allows the airbagto achieve its optimum effect. Thereis a risk of injury when the airbagdeploys.
The seat and back must be setcorrectly for the airbags to beoptimally effective. See Sitting in thecorrect position (page 90).
This is the ideal seating position forthe driver and front passenger andhelps reduce the risk of injury fromsitting too close to an inflating airbag.
The front airbags activate duringsignificant collisions which areeither frontal or up to 30degrees from the left or the right.The airbags inflate within a fewthousandths of a second. They willdeflate on contact with the frontoccupants thus cushioning forwardbody movement.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine During minor collisions as well asoverturns and rear or side collisions,the front airbag system will not beactivated.
WARNINGS
Repairs to the steering wheel,steering column and airbagsystem should be carried out byproperly trained technicians.
Always keep the areas in frontof the airbags free. Never affixanything to or over these areas.
These areas should only be wipedwith a damp cloth, never with a wetcloth.
Dual-stage strategy
A system of sensors in the vehiclemonitors vehicle speed, the status ofthe seat belt and the position of thedriver’s seat. In case of an accident,the system is able to analyze differentcrash and occupant conditions andactivate the appropriate safetydevices.
In most airbag deployments, the firststage is deployed to provideoccupant restraint. The second stageis deployed afterwards. In the mostsevere crash events both stages aredeployed to provide occupantrestraint.
The system increases the safetypotential particularly for drivers whoare not of a standard height or not ina standard seating position.
Side air bags
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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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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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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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