2006 FORD MONDEO catalytic converter

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Hazard warning flashers................56
Direction indicators.........................56
Interior lamps...................................57
Changing a bulb..............................57
Approach lamps..............................66
Windows and
mirrors.....................67
Electric windows.............................67
Exterior mirrors................................69
Electric exterior mirrors..................70
Interior mirror...................................70
Instruments................72
Gauges.............................................72
Warning lamps and indicators.......73
Audible warnings andindicators.......................................76
Information displays...78
Trip computer..................................78
Climate control...........80
Principle of operation.....................80
Air vents.............................................81
Manual climate control....................81
Automatic climate control.............84
Heated windows and mirrors.......86
Auxiliary heater................................87
Electric sunroof................................87
Seats..........................90
Sitting in the correct position........90
Manual seats...................................90
Electric seats....................................91
Head restraints................................92
Rear seats........................................93
Heated seats...................................95
Ventilated seats...............................95
Convenience
features...................97
Sun visors.........................................97
Instrument lighting dimmer............97
Clock.................................................97
Cigar lighter......................................97
Ashtray..............................................98
Auxiliary power sockets.................99
Cup holders.....................................99
Storage compartments.................99
Starting the engine...100
General information......................100
Ignition switch................................100
Starting a petrol engine................100
Starting a diesel engine.................101
Switching off the engine...............102
Fuel and refuelling....103
Safety precautions........................103
Fuel quality......................................103
Catalytic converter........................103
Fuel filler flap...................................104
Refuelling........................................104
Technical specifications................104
Transmission............109
Manual transmission.....................109
Automatic transmission................110
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNINGS
To avoid fuel spillage that couldbe hazardous to other roadusers, always stop refuelling after thefuel nozzle stops the second time.Additional fuel will fill the expansionspace in the fuel tank which couldlead to fuel overflowing.
The fuel system is underpressure. There is a risk of injuryif the fuel system is leaking. Do notuse any kind of flames or heat nearthe fuel system.
FUEL QUALITY
Use only high quality fuel without anysupplemental additives or otherengine treatments.
Vehicles with a petrolengine
Use unleaded petrol according tospecification EN 228 or equivalentwith minimum 95 octane. Leadedfuel or fuel/additives containing othermetallic compounds (e.g.manganese-based) may damagethe emission system.
Vehicles with a dieselengine
Use diesel fuel according tospecification EN 590 or equivalent.Do not mix it with any oil, petrol orother liquids. Diesel fuels whichcontain a mix of up to 5 % RME (biodiesel) are acceptable.
Prolonged use of supplementaladditives to prevent fuel waxing is notrecommended. Do not addkerosene, paraffin or petrol to dieselfuels.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
Driving with a catalyticconverter
Avoid running out of fuel.
Avoid unnecessarily long enginecranking periods.
Do not run the engine with adisconnected spark plug.
Do not push-start or tow-starting thevehicle; use booster cables. SeeUsing booster cables (page 158).
Never switch off the ignition whiledriving.
Parking
WARNING
It is important to avoid parking,idling or operating the vehicle ondry leaves or dry grass. Even whenthe engine is switched off, theexhaust will continue to radiate aconsiderable amount of heat for ashort period creating a potential firehazard.
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Fuel and refuelling

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About this handbook........................5Adjusting the headlamps...............55Vehicles with Xenon headlamps.......55
Adjusting the steering wheel.........46Adjusting the windscreen washerjets....................................................51Air vents.............................................81Airbag warning lamp.......................31Alarm.................................................44Approach lamps..............................66Arming the alarm.............................44Alarm......................................................44Automatic arming delay.....................44Interior sensors....................................44
Arming the engine immobiliser.....43Ashtray..............................................98Front ashtray........................................98Rear ashtray.........................................98
Audible warnings andindicators........................................76Frost.......................................................76Lights on................................................76Overspeed............................................77Parking aid............................................76Seat belt reminder...............................77
Audio control...................................46Mode......................................................47Seek.......................................................47Volume..................................................46
Automatic climate control.............84Blower and air distribution..................85Setting the temperature.....................84Switching the air conditioning on andoff.......................................................85Switching the automatic climatecontrol on and off............................85
Automatic transmission fluidcheck............................................152
Automatic transmission................110Drive modes (5-speedtransmission)...................................116Driving with an automatictransmission.....................................114Emergency park position releaselever...................................................116Gear selection.....................................110
Auxiliary heater................................87Auxiliary power sockets.................99Estate....................................................99
B
Battery care....................................158Booster cushions.............................21Integrated booster cushion................21Vario child safety seat.........................23
Brake and clutch fluid check.......152Brakes..............................................118Principle of operation.........................118
C
Cargo nets......................................126Catalytic converter........................103Driving with a catalytic converter.....103Parking.................................................103
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