2006 FORD MONDEO warning

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine PRINCIPLE OF
OPERATION
The engine immobilisation system isa theft protection feature whichprevents the engine from beingstarted with an incorrectly coded key.
CODED KEYS
Your vehicle is supplied with codedkeys.
WARNING
If a key is lost, it is imperative toerase and recode the remainingkeys. Consult your dealer if you nowhave only one valid key.
Replacement keys must be recodedtogether with your other keys.
In case of loss, replacement keys areavailable from dealers by stating thekey number shown on the tagprovided with the original keys.
Note: To ensure a trouble−free dataexchange between the vehicle andkey, do not shield the keys with anymetal objects.
Key coding
A maximum of eight keys (includingthe ones supplied with the vehicle)can be coded using two other keyspreviously coded for your vehicle.
Complete each of the following stepswithin five seconds.
1.Insert the first key in the ignitionswitch and turn to position II.
2.Turn the key back to position 0and remove from the ignitionswitch.
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Engine immobiliserE66506 E66505 E66507

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ARMING THE ALARM
Note: If the vehicle is locked with thekey, this does not activate the alarmsystem (vehicles with 3.0 l Duractec−VE/-ST or 2.5l Duractec−VE engineand enhanced security).
The system is armed as soon as thevehicle is locked and acts as adeterrent to unauthorised personswho attempt to open the doors,bonnet or luggage compartment, orremove the audio system.
Interior sensors
Note: The interior sensors functioncorrectly only if all windows and thesunroof are completely closed. Inaddition to this, the sensors must notbe covered up. The system shouldnot be activated if any persons,animals or other moving objects areinside the vehicle.
Note: Do not activate the interiorsensors if an additional heatingsystem is used, as the alarm couldotherwise be set off.
The interior sensors monitor anymovement within the vehicle.
The interior sensors are activatedtogether with the double lockingsystem.
Automatic arming delay
Up to 20 seconds after activating theanti-theft alarm system, it is stillpossible to open the vehicle againwithout triggering the alarm. Afterthat, the anti-theft alarm system willmonitor all doors, the bonnet and thetailgate, provided that they areclosed.
If a door, the bonnet or the tailgate isclosed later, the system will monitorit after 20 seconds.
Alarm
The alarm sounds for 30 seconds ifan unauthorised person opens adoor, the luggage compartment orthe bonnet, or if the interior sensors(optional) register any movementinside the vehicle.
The hazard warning flashers will flashfor five minutes.
Any attempt to start the engine or toremove the audio system sounds thealarm again.
DISARMING THE ALARM
The anti-theft alarm system can bedeactivated at any time – even whenthe alarm is sounding – by unlockingthe driver’s door with the key or withthe remote control.
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Alarm

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ADJUSTING THE
STEERING WHEEL
WARNING
Never adjust the steering wheelwhen the vehicle is moving.
Release the locking lever to adjustthe height of the steering wheel andits distance from the driver.
Return the lever to its original positionto secure the wheel.
See Sitting in the correct position(page 90).
HORN
The horn can also be operated whenthe ignition is off.
AUDIO CONTROL
Select radio, CD or cassette modeon the audio unit.
The following functions can beoperated with the remote control:
Volume
Volume up: Pull the VOL+ switchtowards the steering wheel.
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Steering wheelE70358 E70360 E70361

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Single wipeA
Intermittent wiping orautowipersB
Normal wipingC
High speed wipingD
Intermittent wiping
Select wipe interval with rotaryswitch: 1 = Short time interval. 6 =Extended time interval.
Autowipers
WARNINGS
In icy conditions, make sure thatthe windscreen has been fullydefrosted before selectingautowipers.
Switch off the autowipersfeature before entering a carwash.
Replace the wiper blades assoon as they begin to leavebands of water and smears or whenthey do not completely remove waterfrom the windscreen. If the bladesare not replaced, the rain sensor willcontinue to detect water on thewindscreen. This will result in thewipers continuing to operatealthough the majority of thewindscreen is dry.
Note: The autowipers feature isintended for use during wet weatherconditions only and is very sensitiveto anything which touches thewindscreen near to the rain sensor.Objects such as dirt, mist or flieshitting the windscreen in this locationmay cause the wipers to wipe eventhough the windscreen is mostly dry.
Note: The autowipers feature shouldnot be selected when it is snowing,foggy or when the roads have beensalted. In these weather conditions,select an alternative position ifnecessary.
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Wipers and washersABCDE72172 E721732

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 REAR WINDOW WIPER
AND WASHERS
Intermittent wiping
Pull the lever towards the steeringwheel.
Reverse gear wipe
The rear wiper will be activatedautomatically when selecting reversegear, if
•the rear wiper is not alreadyswitched on,
•the wiper lever is in position C, orD
•in position B and the front wipersare operating.
The rear wiper will follow the frontwiper interval (at intermittent ornormal speed).
Washer
WARNING
Do not operate the washer formore than 10 seconds at a time,and never when the reservoir isempty.
Pull the lever fully towards thesteering wheel and hold it to operatethe washer.
The washer will operate inconjunction with the wipers.
The washer jet for the rear windowis located on the roof above the rearwindow.
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Wipers and washersE72175 E72176

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ADJUSTING THE
WINDSCREEN WASHER
JETS
The eye ball jets can be adjustedprecisely using a pin.
HEADLAMP WASHERS
WARNING
Do not operate the washer formore than 10 seconds at a time,and never when the reservoir isempty.
The headlamp washers operatewhen the exterior lights are switchedon and the windscreen washer isused. The system is supplied fromthe washer fluid reservoir.
CHECKING THE WIPER
BLADES
Check the wiper blades on yourvehicle for roughness by running thetip of your fingers over the edge ofthe blade. Clean the wiper blade lipswith water applied with a softsponge.
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Wipers and washersE73425 E73427 E66644

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine LIGHTING CONTROL
Lighting control positions
OffA
Side and tail lampsB
HeadlampsC
Parking lampsD
Parking lamps
Push in and turn anticlockwise.
Autolamps
WARNING
The autolamps feature is anauxiliary system which is notintended to relieve the driver of hisresponsibility for the vehicle’s exteriorlighting.
When the switch is set to AUTO, thedipped beam headlamps will switchon and off automatically dependingon the ambient light.
Note: Main beam can be activatedonly when the autolamps feature hasturned on the headlamps.
If the headlamps switch offautomatically with main beamactivated, the next time theautolamps feature switches on theheadlamps, main beam will still be on.Dipped beam may be selected bypulling the multi-function levertowards the steering wheel.
Main/dipped beam
To switch over pull the lever towardsthe steering wheel.
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LightingABCE72161 E72162 E72168