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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Such equipment must be suitableand government approved(depending on country).
A choice of ECE approved childrestraints is available at your FordDealer. Please ask for therecommended child seats. Togetherwith the adult seat belt, theserestraints help to provide maximumsecurity for the children.
Child restraints for differentmass groups
The correct restraint to be useddepends on the child’s age andweight:
Baby safety seat
Babies under 13 kg (approximately18 months) are best protected ifproperly restrained in rearward facingbaby safety seats (Group 0+) onthe rear seat.
Child safety seat
Children weighing between 13 and18 kg (approximately nine months tofour years old) should be carriedproperly restrained in child safetyseats (Group I) in the rear seat.
CHILD SEAT
POSITIONING
WARNINGS
If your Ford vehicle is equippedwith a front passenger airbag,children of height 150 cm or under oraged 12 years and under must onlybe properly restrained in the rear seat– never in the front.
Extreme Hazard! Do not use arearward facing child restrainton a seat protected by an airbag infront of it!
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine PRINCIPLE OF
OPERATION
When self-levelling rear suspensionis fitted, the vehicle will ride atapproximately the same heightirrespective of the load. When driving,the system maintains the correct rideheight automatically, whether weightis added or removed.
If a headlight levelling system is fitted,pay attention that the appropriateswitch position is used. SeeHeadlamp levelling (page 55).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TOWING A TRAILER
Note: Mondeo ST vehicles are notapproved for trailer towing.
The maximum vehicle and trailerpayloads represent technicallybinding values for gradients up to 12% and at an altitude of 1 000 metresabove sea level. In high altituderegions, thinner atmosphere canreduce engine performance so thefollowing restrictions will apply:
Above 1 000 metres, the stipulatedmaximum permitted gross trainweight must be reduced by 10 % forevery 1 000 metres in altitude.
Steep gradients
WARNING
The overrun brake on a trailer isnot controlled by the anti-lockbraking system.
Change down in plenty of timebefore downhill gradients.
For vehicles with an automatictransmission, if downhill modeprovides insufficient braking thenselect manual mode and second orfirst gear as necessary.
ESSENTIAL TOWING
CHECKS
WARNING
If any of the following conditionscannot be met, do not use thetow bar and have it inspected by anexpert.
Before starting your journey, ensurethe tow ball is properly locked.Check:
•Lever 1 must be in its originalposition (right-hand side).
•The key has been removed.
•Secure positioning of the tow ball.(Must remain perfectly in placewhen jerked.)
WARNING
Never attach the safety cabledirectly to the tow ball.
•Attach the safety cable to thesafety cable eye.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Dimension in mm(inches)Dimension descriptionItem
4731 mmMaximum length - without body styling kitA
4753 mmMaximum length - with body styling kitA
4756 mmMaximum length - ST modelsA
1958 mmOverall width - incl. exterior mirrorsB
1415 - 1459 mmOverall height - EC kerb weightC
2754 mmWheelbaseD
1522 mmTrack - FrontE
1537 mmTrack - RearE
Vehicle dimensions - Estate
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4804 mmMaximum length - without body styling kitA
4831 mmMaximum length - with body styling kitA
4833 mmMaximum length - ST modelsA
1958 mmOverall width - incl. exterior mirrorsB
1427 - 1514 mmOverall height - EC kerb weightC1
1427 - 1474 mmOverall height - EC kerb weightC2
2754 mmWheelbaseD
1522 mmTrack - FrontE
1537 mmTrack - RearE
Towing equipment dimensions - Saloon
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91 mmBumper – centre of towballA
13 mmAttachment point – centre of towballB
440 - 468 mmGround surface – centre of towball - EC kerbweightC
1102 mmWheel centre – centre of towballD
413 mmCentre of towball – side memberE
825 mmInner side of side memberF
472 mmCentre of towball – centre 1. attachment pointG
673 mmCentre of towball – centre 2. attachment pointH
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Dimension in mm(inches)Dimension descriptionItem
105 mmBumper – end of towballA
66 mmAttachment point – centre of towballB
447 - 480 mmGround surface – centre of towballC
1189 mmWheel centre – centre of towball - EC kerbweightD
489 mmCentre of towball – side memberE
978 mmInner side of side memberF
410 mmCentre of towball – centre 1. attachment pointG
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595 mmCentre of towball – centre 2. attachment pointH
740 mmCentre of towball – centre 3. attachment pointI
Vehicle weight
1.8 l Duratec-HE 81 kW (110 PS)
Weight (kg)ItemEstate5-door4-door
143413781360EC base kerb weight
631532535Maximum payload
206519101895Permissible gross weight
757575Permissible roof rack weight
1.8 l Duratec-HE 92 kW (125 PS)
Weight (kg)ItemEstate5-door4-door
143413751364EC base kerb weight
631535531Maximum payload
206519101895Permissible gross weight
757575Permissible roof rack weight
1.8 l Duratec-SCi 96 kW (130 PS)
Weight (kg)ItemEstate5-door4-door
146913951385EC base kerb weight
631550550Maximum payload
210019451935Permissible gross weight
757575Permissible roof rack weight
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