2014 FORD MONDEO tire pressure

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Tires
WARNING
New tires need to be run-in forapproximately 300 miles (500kilometers). During this time, youmay experience different drivingcharacteristics.
Brakes and Clutch
WARNING
Avoid heavy use of the brakes andclutch if possible for the first 100miles (150 kilometers) in town andfor the first 1000 miles (1500 kilometers)on freeways.
Engine
WARNING
Avoid driving too fast during the first1000 miles (1500 kilometers). Varyyour speed frequently and changeup through the gears early. Do not laborthe engine.
Vehicles With a Diesel Engine
During the first 2000 miles (3000kilometers), you may notice a ticking soundwhen your vehicle slows down. This is dueto adjustments of your new diesel engineand is normal.
REDUCED ENGINE
PERFORMANCE
WARNING
Continued operation will increase theengine temperature and cause theengine to shut down completely.
If the engine coolant temperature gaugeneedle moves to the upper limit position,the engine is overheating. See Gauges(page 78).
You must only drive your vehicle for a shortdistance if the engine overheats. Thedistance you can travel depends onambient temperature, vehicle load andterrain. The engine will continue to operatewith limited power for a short time.
If the engine temperature continues to rise,the fuel supply to the engine will reduce.The air conditioning will switch off and theengine cooling fan will operate continually.
1.Reduce your speed gradually and stopyour vehicle as soon as it is safe to doso.
2.Switch the engine off immediately toprevent severe engine damage.
3.Wait for the engine to cool down.
4.Check the coolant level. See EngineCoolant Check (page 247).
5.Have your vehicle checked by anauthorized dealer as soon as possible.
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
The following will help to improve fuelconsumption.
Tire Pressures
Check your tire pressures regularly tooptimize fuel economy. For best resultsuse the economy pressures. See TirePressures (page 273).
Gear Shifting
Use the highest drivable gear appropriatefor the road conditions.
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Have your vehicle serviced regularly to helpmaintain its roadworthiness and resalevalue. There is a large network of Fordauthorized repairers that are there to helpyou with their professional servicingexpertise. Authorized repairers are bestqualified to service your vehicle properlyand expertly, with a wide range of highlyspecialized tools.
In addition to regular servicing, werecommend that you carry out thefollowing checks.
WARNINGS
Switch the ignition off beforetouching or attempting adjustmentof any kind.
Do not touch the electronic ignitionsystem parts after you have switchedthe ignition on or when the engine isrunning. The system operates at highvoltage.
Keep your hands and clothing clearof the engine cooling fan. Undercertain conditions, the fan maycontinue to run for several minutes afteryou have switched the engine off.
Make sure that you fit filler capssecurely after carrying outmaintenance checks.
Daily Checks
•Exterior lamps.
•Interior lamps.
•Warning lamps and indicators.
Check When Refueling
•Engine oil level. See Engine Oil Check(page 246).
•Brake fluid level. See Brake andClutch Fluid Check (page 248).
•Washer fluid level. See Washer FluidCheck (page 248).
•Tire pressures (when cold). See TirePressures (page 273).
•Tire condition. See Wheels and Tires(page 260).
Monthly Checks
•Engine coolant level (engine cold). SeeEngine Coolant Check (page 247).
•Pipes, hoses and reservoirs for leaks.
•Air conditioning operation.
•Parking brake operation.
•Horn operation.
•Tightness of lug nuts. See TirePressures (page 273).
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
HOOD
Opening the Hood
1.Inside the vehicle, pull the hood releasehandle located under the left-handside of the instrument panel.
2.Slightly lift the hood.
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Note:If you use a car wash with a waxingcycle, make sure that you remove the waxfrom the windshield and the wiper blades.
Note:Prior to using a car wash facilitycheck the suitability of it for your vehicle.
Note:Some car washes use water at highpressure. Due to this, water droplets mayenter inside your vehicle and could alsodamage certain parts of your vehicle.
Note:Remove the aerial before using anautomatic car wash.
Note:Switch the heater blower off toprevent contamination of the fresh air filter.
We recommend that you wash your vehiclewith a sponge and lukewarm watercontaining a car shampoo.
Cleaning the Headlamps
Note:Do not scrape the headlamp lensesor use abrasives, alcoholic solvents orchemical solvents to clean them.
Note:Do not wipe the headlamps whenthey are dry.
Cleaning the Rear Window
Note:Do not scrape the inside of the rearwindow or use abrasives or chemicalsolvents to clean it.
Use a clean, lint free cloth or a dampchamois leather to clean the inside of therear window.
Cleaning the Chrome Trim
Note:Do not use abrasives or chemicalsolvents. Use soapy water.
Note:Do not apply cleaning product to hotsurfaces and do not leave cleaning producton chrome surfaces for a period of timeexceeding that which is recommended.
Note:Industrial-strength (heavy-duty)cleaners, or cleaning chemicals, may causedamage over a period of time.
Body Paintwork Preservation
WARNINGS
Do not polish your vehicle in strongsunshine.
Do not allow polish to touch plasticsurfaces. It could be difficult toremove.
Do not apply polish to the windshieldor rear window. This could cause thewipers to become noisy and theymay not clear the window properly.
We recommend that you wax thepaintwork once or twice a year.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmentalfallout can result in windshield and wiperblade contamination. Dirty windshield andwipers will result in poor windshield wiperoperation. Keep the windshield and wiperblades clean to maintain windshield wiperperformance.
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
•Clean the windshield with anon-abrasive glass cleaner.
•For windshields contaminated withtree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, cleanthe entire windshield using steel wool(no greater than 0000 grade) in acircular motion and rinse with water.
•Clean the wiper blades with isopropylrubbing alcohol or windshield washerconcentrate.
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A decal with tire pressure data is locatedin the driver’s door opening.
Check and set the tire pressure at theambient temperature in which you areintending to drive your vehicle and whenthe tires are cold.
Note:Check your tire pressures regularly tooptimize fuel economy.
Note:Use only approved wheel and tiresizes. Using other sizes could damage yourvehicle and will make the National TypeApproval invalid.
Note:If you change the diameter of the tiresfrom that fitted at the factory, thespeedometer may not display the correctspeed. Take your vehicle to an authorizeddealer to have the engine managementsystem reprogrammed.
Note:If you intend to change the size of thewheels from that fitted at the factory, checkthe suitability with an authorized dealer.
TEMPORARY MOBILITY KIT
Your vehicle may not have a spare wheeland tire. In these cases it will be suppliedwith a temporary mobility kit which willonly repair one damaged tire.
The kit is located in the spare wheel well.
General Information
WARNINGS
Depending on the type and extent oftire damage, some tires can only bepartially sealed or not sealed at all.Loss of tire pressure can affect vehiclehandling, leading to loss of vehicle control.
Do not use the temporary mobilitykit on a previously damaged tire. Forexample, when a tire has been drivenunder inflated.
WARNINGS
Do not use the temporary mobilitykit on run flat tires.
Do not use the temporary mobilitykit to repair the sidewall of adamaged tire.
The temporary mobility kit seals most tirepunctures with a diameter of up to ¼ in (6mm) to temporarily restore mobility.
You must observe the following rules whenusing the temporary mobility kit:
•Drive with caution and avoid makingsudden steering or driving manoeuvresespecially if your vehicle is heavilyloaded or towing a trailer.
•Only continue your journey to the nextvehicle or tire dealer or drive amaximum distance of 125 mi (200 km).
•Do not exceed a maximum speed of50 mph (80 km/h).
•Keep the temporary mobility kit out ofthe reach of children.
•Only use the temporary mobility kitwhen the ambient temperature isbetween -30° and 70° C (-22° and158° F).
Using the Temporary Mobility Kit
WARNINGS
Park your vehicle so that you do notobstruct the flow of traffic or placeyourself in any danger and set up awarning triangle.
Compressed air can act as anexplosive or propellant.
Never leave the temporary mobilitykit unattended while in use.
Do not keep the compressoroperating for longer than 10 minutes.
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You must only use the temporarymobility kit for the vehicle with whichit was supplied.
Before you use the temporary mobility kit:
•Apply the parking brake.
•Do not attempt to remove foreignmaterial that is penetrating the tire, forexample, nails or screws.
•Leave the engine running while thetemporary mobility kit is in use. If yourvehicle is in an enclosed or poorlyventilated area use the temporarymobility kit with the engine switchedoff.
•You must replace the sealant bottlewith a new one before the expiry datewhich is printed on the top of sealantbottle.
•Inform all vehicle users that a tire hasbeen repaired using the temporarymobility kit. Make them aware of thespecial driving conditions that apply.
Inflating the Tire
WARNINGS
Check the sidewall of the tire prior tousing the temporary mobility kit. Ifthere are any cracks, bumps orsimilar damage do not attempt to inflatethe tire.
Do not stand directly beside the tirewhile the compressor is operating.
Watch the sidewall of the tire. If anycracks, bumps or similar damageappears, switch off the compressorimmediately and deflate the tire using thepressure relief valve B.
WARNINGS
The sealant contains natural rubberlatex. Avoid contact with skin orclothing. If this happens, rinse theaffected areas immediately with plenty ofwater and contact a physician.
If the tire inflation pressure does notreach the recommended pressurewithin 10 minutes, the tire may havesuffered excessive damage, making atemporary repair impossible. Do notcontinue driving with this tire.
Screwing the sealant bottle onto thebottle holder will pierce the seal ofthe sealant bottle. Do not unscrewthe sealant bottle from the bottle holderprior to completing a temporary repair asthe sealant will escape.
If you experience heavy vibrations,unsteady steering behavior or noiseswhile driving, reduce your speed anddrive with caution to a place where it issafe for you to stop your vehicle. Recheckthe tire and its pressure. If the tire pressureis less than 45 psi (3 bar) or if there are anycracks, bumps or similar damage visible,do not continue driving with this tire.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Protective cap.A
Pressure relief valve.B
Hose.C
Pressure gauge.D
Power plug with cable.E
Compressor switch.F
Label.G
Sealant bottle.H
1.Open the lid of the temporary mobilitykit.
2.Peel off the label G showing themaximum permissible speed of50 mph (80 km/h) from the casing andattach it to the instrument panel in thedriver’s field of view. Make sure thelabel does not obscure anythingimportant.
3.Take the hose C and the power plugwith cable E out of the temporarymobility kit.
4.Screw the hose C onto the sealantbottle.
5.Remove the valve cap from thedamaged tire.
6.Remove the protective cap A from thesealant bottle hose and screw the hosefirmly onto the valve of the damagedtire.
7.Make sure that the compressor switchF is in position 0.
8.Insert the power plug E into theauxiliary power point. See AuxiliaryPower Points (page 135).
9.Start the engine.
10.Move the compressor switch F toposition 1.
11.After a minimum of two minutesmove the compressor switch F toposition 0 and unscrew the hose Cfrom the sealant bottle. Unscrew thesealant bottle hose from the tirevalve.
12.Screw the hose C onto the tire valveand move the compressor switch Fto position 1.
13.Inflate the tire for no longer than 10minutes or to the recommendedinflation pressure. Move thecompressor switch F to position 0and check the current tire pressurewith pressure gauge D. Unscrew thehose C from the tire valve.
14.Remove the power plug E from theauxiliary power point.
15.Make sure the temporary mobility kit,the bottle lid and the orange cap arestored safely, but still easilyaccessible in your vehicle. Thetemporary mobility kit will be requiredagain when you check the tirepressure.
16.Immediately drive approximately sixmiles (10 kilometers) so that thesealant can seal the damaged area.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Note:When pumping in the sealant throughthe tire valve, the pressure may rise up to87 psi (6 bar) but will drop again after about30 seconds.
WARNING
If you experience heavy vibrations,unsteady steering behavior or noiseswhile driving, reduce your speed anddrive with caution to a place where it issafe for you to stop your vehicle. Recheckthe tire and its pressure. If the tire pressureis less than the recommended pressure orif there are any cracks, bumps or similardamage visible, do not continue drivingwith this tire.
Checking the Tire Pressure
WARNING
Before driving make sure the tire isadjusted to the recommendedinflation pressure. See TirePressures (page 273). Monitor the tirepressure until the sealed tire is replaced.
1.Stop your vehicle after driving aboutsix miles (10 kilometers). Check, andwhere necessary, adjust the pressureof the damaged tire.
2.Attach the temporary mobility kit andcheck the tire pressure from thepressure gauge D.
3.If the pressure of the sealant-filled tireis more than the recommendedpressure, adjust it to the recommendedpressure. See Tire Pressures (page273).
4.Follow the inflation procedure onceagain to inflate the tire.
5.Check the tire pressure again from thepressure gauge D. If the tire pressure istoo high, deflate the tire to thespecified pressure using the pressurerelief valve B.
6.If the tire pressure is less than therecommended pressure, repeat steps13 to 16 and steps 1 to 5 (Checking theTire Pressure).
7.Once you have inflated the tire to itscorrect tire pressure, move thecompressor switch F to position 0,remove the power plug E from theauxiliary power point, unscrew thesealant bottle hose, fasten the valvecap and replace the protective cap A.
8.Drive to the nearest tire specialist toget the damaged tire replaced. Beforethe tire is removed from the wheel,inform the tire specialist that the tirecontains sealant. Renew the sealantbottle as soon as possible after it hasbeen used once.
Note:The temporary mobility kit onlyprovides an emergency repair. Regulationsconcerning tire repair after using thetemporary mobility kit may differ fromcountry to country. You should consult a tirespecialist for advice.
Empty sealant bottles can be disposed oftogether with normal household waste.Return remaining sealant to an authorizeddealer or dispose of it in compliance withlocal waste disposal regulations.
TIRE CARE
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To make sure the front and rear tires ofyour vehicle wear evenly and last longer,we recommend that you swap the tiresfrom front to rear and vice versa at regularintervals of between 3000 and 6000 miles(5000 and 10000 kilometers).
WARNING
Do not scrub the sidewalls of thetires when you are parking.
If you have to mount a curb, do so slowlyand approach it with the wheels atright-angles to the curb.
Examine the tires regularly for cuts, foreignobjects and uneven wear of the tread.Uneven wear could mean that the wheelalignment is outside specification.
Check the tire pressures (including thespare) when cold, every two weeks.
USING WINTER TIRES
If winter tires are used you must inflatethem to the same tire pressures as thoselisted in the tire pressure table. See TirePressures (page 273).
USING SNOW CHAINS
WARNINGS
Do not exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
Do not use snow chains on snow-freeroads.
Only fit snow chains to specifiedtires.
If your vehicle has wheel trims,remove them before fitting snowchains.
Only use snow chains of 10 millimeters orsmaller.
Only use snow chains on the front wheels.
Note:The anti-lock braking system willcontinue to operate normally.
Vehicles with Stability Control
When stability control is on, your vehiclemay exhibit some unusual drivingcharacteristics. To reduce this, switchtraction control off. See Using StabilityControl (page 166).
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM
WARNING
The tire pressure monitoring systemis not a substitute for manuallychecking tire pressures. You shouldperiodically check tire pressures using apressure gauge. Failure to correctlymaintain tire pressures could increase therisk of tire failure, loss of control, vehiclerollover and personal injury.
You must check the tire pressures(including the spare tire where applicable)every two weeks when the tires are cold.
You must inflate the tires to the correctpressure.
See Wheels and Tires (page 260).The tirepressures are also on the tire inflationpressure label (located on the edge ofdriver door or the B-Pillar).
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