2006 FORD MONDEO maintenance

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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

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See Maintenance (page 144).
Front and rear washer systems aresupplied from the same reservoir.The reservoir is located behind theright−hand headlamp.
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Quick startE73422

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine •Insert the tow ball horizontally andpush forward until the lockingmechanism engages. (Do nothold your hand near the lockingmechanism.)
•The tow ball locks automatically.Lever 1 must be in its originalposition (right-hand side).
•To lock: Insert key with lock insertand turn clockwise. Pull off key.
•Cover the locking mechanismwith the protection cap.
Maintenance
WARNING
Remove the tow ball andprotect the seat with the plugbefore steam cleaning your vehicle.
Keep the system clean. Periodicallylubricate the lock with graphite.
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TowingE72524

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WARNINGS
The electronic ignition systemworks with high voltage. Nevertouch these components with theengine running or the ignitionswitched on.
The ignition must be switchedoff before working in the enginecompartment. Under some operatingconditions, the cooling system fanmay continue to run for severalminutes after the engine has beenswitched off. This is quite normal.Take care not to get any fingers orclothing such as ties or scarvescaught in the fan.
•Check and top up fluid levelsregularly.
•Check tyre pressure.
•Check brakes and lamps areoperating correctly.
•Check warning and indicatorlamps.
Every day check
•Operation of all exterior andinterior lamps and make sure thatall lenses are clean.
When filling up check
•Engine oil level
•Brake fluid level
•Washer fluid level
•Tyre pressures and condition (onlywhen cold)
Once a month check
•Coolant level (engine cold)
•Assemblies, pipes, hoses andreservoirs for leaks
•Power steering fluid level
•Operation of the air conditioning
•Operation of the parking brake
•Operation of the horn
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Maintenance

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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

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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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MaintenanceE73411