2006 FORD MONDEO clutch

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Brakes.......................118
Principle of operation.....................118
Hints on driving with ABS..............118
Parking brake..................................119
Stability control.........120
Principle of operation....................120
Using stability control....................120
Traction control.........121
Principle of operation.....................121
Using traction control....................121
Self-levelling
suspension.............122
Principle of operation....................122
Parking aid................123
Principle of operation....................123
Using the parking aid....................123
Cruise control...........124
Principle of operation....................124
Using cruise control......................124
Load carrying...........126
General information......................126
Cargo nets......................................126
Luggage covers.............................127
Roof racks and load carriers........127
Towing......................129
Towing a trailer...............................129
Essential towing checks...............129
Detachable tow ball......................130
Driving hints..............133
Running-in......................................133
Emergency
equipment..............134
First aid kit.......................................134
Warning triangle.............................134
Status after a
collision..................135
Fuel cut-off switch.........................135
Inspecting safety systemcomponents...............................135
Fuses........................136
Fuse box locations........................136
Changing a fuse.............................137
Fuse specification chart................137
Vehicle recovery.......141
Towing points..................................141
Transporting the vehicle...............142
Towing the vehicle on fourwheels.........................................143
Maintenance.............144
General information......................144
Engine compartmentoverview......................................145
Opening and closing thebonnet.........................................149
Engine oil check.............................149
Engine coolant check....................151
Automatic transmission fluidcheck...........................................152
Brake and clutch fluid check.......152
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Do not operate the starter for longerthan 30 seconds at a time. Releasethe ignition key as soon as the enginehas started. If the engine has notstarted, return the ignition key toposition 0 and repeat the startingprocedure.
Cold/hot engine
WARNING
At temperatures below –20 ºC,turn the ignition key to positionII for at least one second. Thisensures that maximum fuel pressureis established.
Depress the clutch pedal fully andstart the engine without touching theaccelerator.
If the engine does not start within 15seconds, wait for a short period andrepeat the procedure.
If the engine does not start afterthree attempts wait 10 seconds andfollow the Flooded engineprocedure.
Flooded engine
Depress the clutch pedal fully.
Slowly depress the accelerator fully,hold it in this position and start theengine.
If the engine does not start repeatthe Cold/hot engine procedure.
STARTING A DIESEL
ENGINE
General points on starting
WARNING
If the engine does not start,refer to the instructionsregarding the fuel cut-off switch. SeeFuel cut-off switch (page 135).
Do not operate the starter for longerthan 30 seconds. Release the ignitionkey as soon as the engine hasstarted. If the engine has not started,return the ignition key to position 0and repeat the starting procedure.
Cold/hot engine
Depress the clutch pedal withouttouching the accelerator.
Note: The glow plug indicator lampalso functions as an engine warninglight. See Warning lamps andindicators (page 73).
Turn the key to position IIand ensure the glow plugindicator lamp illuminates.
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Starting the engineE66571

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine MANUAL TRANSMISSION
WARNINGS
Engage reverse gear only whenthe vehicle is stationary.
Do not apply any undue lateralforce to the gear lever whenchanging from 5th to 4th gear as thiscould lead to the inadvertentselection of 2nd gear.
To avoid shifting noises whenengaging the reverse gear, waitapproximately three seconds withthe clutch depressed when thevehicle is stationary.
Vehicles with 1.8 l Duratec-SCi enginereach the maximum speed only infifth gear.
Reverse gear − 5-speedtransmission
To select the reverse gear, shift thelever into the neutral position andthen press the lever fully to the rightagainst a spring pressure, beforepulling rearwards.
Reverse gear − 6-speedtransmission
1.Lift the locking ring.
2.Move the gear lever towards theleft and forwards.
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TransmissionE72455 E72456

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Changing the storedvehicle speed
Press SET+ to accelerate. Press the- to decelerate. Vehicle speed willchange without the need to depressthe accelerator pedal.
The speed at which the switch isreleased becomes the new storedspeed.
Press SET+ or - momentarily toincrease or decrease vehicle speedin small steps.
Depressing the accelerator willaccelerate the vehicle, withoutchanging the stored speed.
Cancel and resume
Depress the brake or clutch pedal orpress RES to cancel. The indicatorin the information display will switchoff.
Press RES to resume travelling atthe last stored speed.
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Cruise controlE72180

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ENGINE COMPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Duratec-HE/SCi
Engine coolant reservoirA
Power steering fluid reservoirB
Engine oil filler cap*C
Brake/clutch fluid reservoirD
Air cleanerE
Auxiliary fuse boxF
BatteryG
Engine oil dipstick*H
Washer fluid reservoirI
* For easy identification, filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked incolour.
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MaintenanceE73408

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Engine coolant reservoirA
Power steering fluid reservoirB
Engine oil filler cap*C
Brake/clutch fluid reservoirD
Air cleanerE
Auxiliary fuse boxF
BatteryG
Engine oil dipstick*H
Washer fluid reservoirI
* For easy identification, filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked incolour.
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MaintenanceE73409

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Duratec-VE/ST V6
Engine coolant reservoirA
Power steering fluid reservoirB
Engine oil filler cap*C
Brake/clutch fluid reservoirD
Air cleanerE
Auxiliary fuse boxF
BatteryG
Engine oil dipstick*H
Washer fluid reservoirI
* For easy identification, filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked incolour.
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MaintenanceE73410

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Duratorq-TDDi/-TDCi Turbodiesel
Engine coolant reservoirA
Power steering fluid reservoirB
Engine oil filler cap*C
Brake/clutch fluid reservoirD
Air cleanerE
Auxiliary fuse boxF
BatteryG
Engine oil dipstick*H
Washer fluid reservoirI
* For easy identification, filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked incolour.
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MaintenanceE73411