2006 FORD MONDEO warning

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Pull the lever slightly towards thesteering wheel.
FRONT FOG LAMPS
Note: It is not possible to switch onthe front fog lamps when the lightingswitch is set to AUTO. To switch onthe front fog lamps, switch off theautolamps feature.
Switch on the headlamps 1 and pullout the control switch one position2.
The front fog lamps should be usedonly when visibility is considerablyrestricted by fog, snow or rain.
REAR FOG LAMPS
WARNING
The rear fog lamps may only beused when visibility is restrictedto less than 50 m and must not beused when it is raining or snowing.
Note: On vehicles not equipped withfront fog lamps the control switchcan be pulled out only one position.
Note: It is not possible to switch onthe rear fog lamps when the lightingswitch is set to AUTO. To switch onthe rear fog lamps, switch off theautolamps feature.
Switch on the exterior lamps 1 andpull out the control two positions 2.
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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

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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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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

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WARNINGS
Anti-trap protection is not activewhile the electric windowmemory is being reset. Make surethat there are no obstacles in the wayof the closing window.
Careless closing of the electricwindows can override theanti-trap protection and causeinjuries.
All electric windows are equippedwith anti-trap protection. Thewindows will stop automatically whileclosing and reverse some distanceif there is an obstacle in the way.
To override anti-trap protection whenthere is a resistance, e. g. in thewinter, proceed as follows:
Close the window twice until itreaches the resistance and let itreverse. Close the window a thirdtime to the resistance. Briefly releasethe switch and press againimmediately. The window will overridethe resistance and can then beclosed fully.
Resetting the electricwindow memory
After the battery has beendisconnected from the vehicle it isnecessary to reset the memoryseparately for each window:
Press button B until the window isfully closed. Release the button andpress it again immediately.
The window will close automaticallyif the resetting procedure has beendone correctly. Repeat theprocedure if the window does notclose automatically.
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Windows and mirrorsE72185BA

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Manual exterior mirrors
Convex exterior mirrors
WARNING
Objects seen in these mirrorswill look smaller and appearfurther away than they actually are.Be careful not to over estimate thedistance of the objects seen in themirrors.
In both mirrors the rearward field ofvision is increased to minimise theso-called blind spot at the rearquarter of the vehicle.
Manual folding exteriormirrors
To return the mirror to its originalposition, push it into the mirrorsupport until engaged.
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Windows and mirrorsE72182 E72181 E72183

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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•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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