2006 FORD MONDEO open bonnet

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 Note: The settings of the heatedseats are stored when the ignition isswitched off.
+ = raise the temperature.
- = lower the temperature.
Red lamps warmer setting.
Blue lamps = cooler setting.
Reverse gear - 5-speedtransmission
See Manual transmission (page 109).
Reverse gear - 6-speedtransmission
See Manual transmission (page 109).
Opening the bonnet
See Opening and closing thebonnet (page 149).
Swivel the Ford badge in the radiatorgrille to the side. Insert the key in thelock on the radiator grille. Turn thekey first anticlockwise 1. Raise thebonnet slightly and turn the key fullyclockwise 2 to open the bonnet.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ARMING THE ALARM
Note: If the vehicle is locked with thekey, this does not activate the alarmsystem (vehicles with 3.0 l Duractec−VE/-ST or 2.5l Duractec−VE engineand enhanced security).
The system is armed as soon as thevehicle is locked and acts as adeterrent to unauthorised personswho attempt to open the doors,bonnet or luggage compartment, orremove the audio system.
Interior sensors
Note: The interior sensors functioncorrectly only if all windows and thesunroof are completely closed. Inaddition to this, the sensors must notbe covered up. The system shouldnot be activated if any persons,animals or other moving objects areinside the vehicle.
Note: Do not activate the interiorsensors if an additional heatingsystem is used, as the alarm couldotherwise be set off.
The interior sensors monitor anymovement within the vehicle.
The interior sensors are activatedtogether with the double lockingsystem.
Automatic arming delay
Up to 20 seconds after activating theanti-theft alarm system, it is stillpossible to open the vehicle againwithout triggering the alarm. Afterthat, the anti-theft alarm system willmonitor all doors, the bonnet and thetailgate, provided that they areclosed.
If a door, the bonnet or the tailgate isclosed later, the system will monitorit after 20 seconds.
Alarm
The alarm sounds for 30 seconds ifan unauthorised person opens adoor, the luggage compartment orthe bonnet, or if the interior sensors(optional) register any movementinside the vehicle.
The hazard warning flashers will flashfor five minutes.
Any attempt to start the engine or toremove the audio system sounds thealarm again.
DISARMING THE ALARM
The anti-theft alarm system can bedeactivated at any time – even whenthe alarm is sounding – by unlockingthe driver’s door with the key or withthe remote control.
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Alarm

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Headlamps, side lamps,direction indicators
Note: It is necessary to remove theheadlamp assembly to remove anyof the bulbs.
Removing the headlampassembly
Open the bonnet.
Remove the rotary clip on both endsof the radiator grille and pull out theradiator grille.
Grasp one of the tabs and pull outthe retaining pin. Repeat with theother tab.
Carefully pull out the headlampassembly and disconnect the wiringconnector.
Front direction indicators
21 watt spherical bulb, orange
•Turn the bulb holder anticlockwiseand pull out.
•Turn the bulb under slightpressure anticlockwise andremove it.
•Replace the bulb.
When installing in the reverse order,pay attention to the guide tabs.
Side lamps
5 watt wedge base bulb
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine OPENING AND CLOSING
THE BONNET
Opening the bonnet
WARNING
Remove the key immediatelyafter opening the bonnet.
The bonnet must be opened fromthe outside.
Swivel the Ford badge in the radiatorgrille to the side. Insert the key in thelock on the radiator grille.
Turn the key first anticlockwise 1.Raise the bonnet slightly and turn thekey fully clockwise 2 to open thebonnet. It is held by gas filled liftcylinders.
Closing the bonnet
To close, lower the bonnet and allowit to drop into the catch for the last20 – 30 cm.
Always check to ensure that thebonnet lock is fully engaged.
ENGINE OIL CHECK
WARNING
Do not use oil additives or otherengine treatments. They areunnecessary and could, undercertain conditions, lead to enginedamage which is not covered byFord Warranty.
The oil consumption of new enginesreaches the normal value only afterapproximately 5 000 km (3 000miles).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Manual transmission.....................109Reverse gear − 5-speedtransmission....................................109Reverse gear − 6-speedtransmission....................................109
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Occupant protection......................25Principle of operation..........................25
Opening and closing thebonnet..........................................149Closing the bonnet............................149Opening the bonnet..........................149
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Parking aid......................................123Principle of operation........................123
Parking brake..................................119All vehicles............................................119
Parts and accessories......................5Power steering fluid check..........153Programming the remotecontrol............................................32Re-programming the unlockingfunction..............................................33
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Quick start...........................................7
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Rear fog lamps................................54Rear seats........................................93Folding rear seat cushions andseatback forwards...........................94Folding the rear seatbackforwards............................................93Returning the seatback to its uprightposition..............................................94
Rear window wiper andwashers..........................................50Intermittent wiping...............................50Reverse gear wipe..............................50Washer..................................................50
Refuelling........................................104Repairing minor paintdamage.........................................157Roof racks and load carriers........127Roof rack.............................................127Roof rails (Estate)...............................128
Running-in......................................133
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Safety precautions........................103Seat belt height adjustment..........30Seat belt reminder..........................29Deactivating the seat beltreminder............................................29
Seats.................................................90Self-levelling suspension..............122Principle of operation........................122
Sitting in the correct position........90Stability control...............................120Principle of operation........................120
Starting a diesel engine.................101Cold/hot engine..................................101General points on starting.................101
Starting a petrol engine................100Cold/hot engine..................................101Flooded engine...................................101General points on starting................100
Starting the engine........................100General information...........................100
Status after a collision...................135Steering wheel................................46Storage compartments.................99Cassette and CD box.........................99Glasses holder.....................................99
Sun visors.........................................97
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