2006 FORD MONDEO cruise control

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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Table of Contents

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Gear selector buttons. See Automatic transmission (page 110).F
Hazard warning flasher switch. See Hazard warning flashers (page56).G
Air vents. See Air vents (page 81).H
Analogue clock. See Clock (page 97).I
Heated windscreen switch. See Heated windows and mirrors (page86).J
Heated rear window switch. See Heated windows and mirrors (page86).K
Climate controls. See Climate control (page 80).L
Audio/navigation equipment. See the separate handbooks.M
Cup holder. See Cup holders (page 99).N
Heated and ventilated seat switch. See Heated seats (page 95). SeeVentilated seats (page 95).O
Stability control (ESP) switch. See Using stability control (page 120).P
Ignition switch. See Ignition switch (page 100).Q
Cruise control. See Using cruise control (page 124).R
Steering wheel adjustment. See Adjusting the steering wheel (page46).S
Audio control. See Audio control (page 46).T
Fuses. See Fuses (page 136).U
Instrument lighting dimmer. See Instrument lighting dimmer (page97).V
Lighting control/front fog lamps/ rear fog lamps. See Lighting (page53).W
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Multi-function lever: direction indicators, main beam, trip computercontrols. See Lighting (page 53). See Trip computer (page 78).H
Instrument cluster. See Gauges (page 72). See Warning lamps andindicators (page 73).I
Horn. See Horn (page 46).J
Wiper lever. See Windscreen wipers (page 48).K
Headlamp levelling control. See Headlamp levelling (page 55).L
Lighting control/front fog lamps/ rear fog lamps. See Lighting (page53).M
Instrument lighting dimmer. See Instrument lighting dimmer (page97).N
Ignition switch. See Ignition switch (page 100).O
Steering wheel adjustment. See Adjusting the steering wheel (page46).P
Cruise control. See Using cruise control (page 124).Q
Audio control. See Audio control (page 46).R
Stability control (ESP) switch. See Using stability control (page 120).S
Heated and ventilated seat switch. See Heated seats (page 95). SeeVentilated seats (page 95).T
Cup holder. See Cup holders (page 99).U
Audio/navigation equipment. See the separate handbooks.V
Warning lamps andindicators
See Warning lamps and indicators(page 73).
Glow plug indicator lamp
Frost warning lamp
Low washer fluid warninglamp
Ignition warning lamp
Oil pressure warning lamp
Oil change indicator lamp
Doors open warning lamp
Brake system warning lamp
Seat belt reminder
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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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InstrumentsE65922BA AABE70434

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine PRINCIPLE OF
OPERATION
WARNING
Don not use cruise control inheavy traffic, on twisty roads orwhen the road surface is slippery.
The cruise control systemautomatically adjusts the poweroutput of the engine to maintain thestored speed. When travellingdownhill, vehicle speed may increaseabove the stored speed as thesystem does not apply the brakes.In this case, changing down a gearand then pressing the RES buttonmay assist the system in returningthe vehicle to the stored speed.
The system will not function until thevehicle speed is above 40 km/h (25mph). On vehicles with a dieselengine, the system will not functionin first or second gear.
USING CRUISE CONTROL
Switching cruise control onand off
The system is ready to storea speed.ON
Any stored speed will beerased.OFF
Storing the vehicle speed
Press SET+ or -. The indicator will bedisplayed in the information displayand current vehicle speed will bemaintained.
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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Changing a bulb..............................57Approach lamps..................................60Central brake lamp (4-door)..............63Central brake lamp (5-door andEstate)...............................................63Fog lamps (ST variants).......................61Fog lamps (vehicles with sportbumpers)...........................................60Footwell lamp.......................................65Front interior lamp...............................64Glove compartment lamp..................65Headlamps, side lamps, directionindicators...........................................58Luggage compartment lamp............65Number plate lamp.............................64Reading lamps.....................................65Rear interior lamp................................64Rear lamps (4-door and 5-door).......61Rear lamps (Estate)............................62Side repeater indicator.......................60Sun visor lamps....................................65
Changing a fuse.............................137Changing a road wheel................160Fitting a wheel.....................................165Jacking points.....................................161Removing a wheel.............................163Spare wheel........................................160Stowing the wheel.............................165Vehicle jack..........................................161
Changing the remote controlbattery............................................33Changing the wiper blades...........52Checking the wiper blades............51Child safety locks............................24Child safety.......................................18Child seat positioning......................19Child seats........................................18Child restraints for different massgroups................................................19
Cigar lighter......................................97
Cleaning the exterior....................156Body paintwork preservation...........156Cleaning the headlamps...................156Cleaning the rear window................156
Cleaning the interior......................156Seat belts............................................156
Climate control................................80Principle of operation..........................80
Clock.................................................97Coded keys......................................41Coding erasure....................................42Key coding............................................41
Convenience features....................97Cruise control.................................124Principle of operation........................124
Cup holders.....................................99
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Detachable tow ball......................130Installing the tow ball..........................131Maintenance.......................................132Removing the tow ball......................130
Direction indicators.........................56Disarming the alarm........................44Vehicles with 3.0 l Duratec-VE/-ST or2.5 l Duratec-VE engine..................45
Disarming the engineimmobiliser.....................................43Driving hints....................................133
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Electric exterior mirrors..................70Electric folding mirrors.........................70Mirror tilting positions..........................70
Electric seats....................................912-way electric seat...............................918-way electric seat...............................91
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Index

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Switching off the engine...............102Vehicles with a diesel engine...........102
Symbols glossary..............................5Warning symbols in thishandbook............................................5Warning symbols on your vehicle.......5
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Technical specifications................173Technical specifications....................173
Towing a trailer...............................129Steep gradients..................................129
Towing points..................................141Towing the vehicle on fourwheels...........................................143All vehicles...........................................143Vehicles with an automatictransmission....................................143
Towing.............................................129Traction control...............................121Principle of operation.........................121
Transmission..................................109Transporting the vehicle...............142Vehicles with an automatictransmission....................................142
Trip computer..................................78Average fuel consumption.................79Average speed.....................................79Info button.............................................78Instantaneous fuel consumption.......79Outside air temperature.....................78Remaining fuel range..........................79Reset button.........................................78
Type approvals..............................183Tyre care.........................................166Tyre pressure......................................166
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Using booster cables....................158To connect the booster cables.......158To start the engine.............................159
Using cruise control......................124Cancel and resume...........................125Changing the stored vehiclespeed...............................................125Storing the vehicle speed.................124Switching cruise control on andoff......................................................124
Using seat belts duringpregnancy......................................31Using snow chains........................166Vehicles with stability control(ESP).................................................167
Using stability control....................120Switching off ESP...............................120
Using the parking aid....................123Using traction control....................121Switching off the BTCS......................121
Using winter tyres..........................166
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Vehicle battery...............................158Vehicle care....................................156Vehicle identification number(VIN)...............................................172Vehicle identification plate............172Vehicle identification......................172Vehicle recovery.............................141Ventilated seats...............................95Recommended settings....................96
Voice control....................................47
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