2014 FORD MONDEO Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNINGS
Use load securing straps to anapproved standard, e.g. DIN.
Make sure that you secure all looseitems properly.
Place luggage and other loads as lowand as far forward as possible withinthe luggage or loadspace.
Do not drive with the liftgate or reardoor open. Exhaust fumes may enteryour vehicle.
Do not exceed the maximum frontand rear axle loads for your vehicle.See Vehicle Identification Plate(page 280).
Do not allow items to contact therear windows.
Note:When loading long objects in to yourvehicle, for example pipes, timber orfurniture be careful not to damage theinterior trim.
LUGGAGE ANCHOR POINTS
Wagon
4-door and 5-door
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REAR UNDER FLOOR
STORAGE
Raise the loadspace floor to gain accessto the storage compartment.
CARGO NETS
Luggage retention net
Installing the net
1.Push the ends of the upper bar towardeach other and insert them into theretainers on the headliner. Push the barforward into the narrow section of theretainers.
2.Attach the net to the luggage anchorpoints. See Luggage Anchor Points(page 207).
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Removing the net
1.Release the belts.
2.Remove the net from the luggageanchor points.
3.Remove the upper bars.
LUGGAGE COVERS
WARNING
Do not place objects on the luggagecover.
Pull out the cover until it locks.
Release it from the retaining points bypressing below the handle. Roll it slowlyback into the case.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To remove or install the cover, push eitherend of the case inward.
Stowing the luggage cover - Estatewithout full size spare wheel
Stow the luggage cover beneath theluggage compartment floor.
ROOF RACKS AND LOAD
CARRIERS
WARNINGS
When loading the roof racks, evenlydistribute the load, and maintain alow center of gravity. Loadedvehicles with higher centers of gravity mayhandle differently than unloaded vehicles.Take extra precautions, such as slowerspeeds and increased stopping distance,when you drive a heavily loaded vehicle.
Do not exceed the maximum axleload for your vehicle. See VehicleIdentification Plate.
Read and follow the manufacturer’sinstructions when you install a roofrack.
Do not place loads directly on theroof panel.
If you use a roof rack, your vehicleuses more fuel and you mayexperience different drivingcharacteristics.
Do not exceed the maximumpermissible roof load of 165 lb(75 kg) (including the roof rack).
Make sure that you securely fasten theload. Check to make sure the straps aresecure before driving and at each fuel stop.
When using the roof rack system, werecommend you use Ford genuineaccessory crossbars designed specificallyfor your vehicle.
To reduce fuel consumption, remove crossrails when not in use.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine LOAD RETAINING FIXTURES
WARNING
Do not exceed the maximumpermissible load of 132 lb (60 kg) ontwo load retaining fixtures and 66 lb(30 kg) on one.
Check the security of the load retainingfixtures and tighten the fittings as follows:
•Before starting.
•After driving 30 mi (50 km).
•At 620 mi (1,000 km) intervals.
Installing the Load RetainingFixtures
16 mm.A
6 Nm.B
Installing the Load Bracket
WARNINGS
Install the load bracket with thelongest section toward the rear ofthe vehicle. If you install it the wrongway, it may not hold the box in place in theevent of an accident.
Do not exceed the maximumpermissible load of 44 lb (20 kg).
1.Turn the box over 180 degrees.
2.Position the load bracket.
3.Secure the load bracket with fourscrews.
4.Slide the captured bolts onto the loadretaining fixture.
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Note:Do not exceed the maximum loadweight A44 lb (20 kg)
6.Remove in the reverse order.
DOG GUARD
WARNING
Leave at least 0.4 in (1 cm) spacebetween the dog guard and the seatsin front of it.
Installing behind the front seats
1.Push the ends of the bar on the grilletoward each other and insert them intothe retainers on the roof. Push the barforward into the narrow section of theretainers.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2.Attach the grille to the lower bar withthe supplied handwheels. Do nottighten the handwheels.
3.Attach the dog guard to the loweranchor points using the suppliedhandwheels. Do not tighten thehandwheels.
4.Tighten the handwheels at the loweranchor points.
5.Tighten the handwheels at thegrille-lower bar attachment points.
Installing behind the rear seats
1.Push the ends of the bar on the grilletoward each other and insert them intothe retainers on the roof. Push the barforward into the narrow section of theretainers.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2.Remove two screws from each of theluggage anchor points. See LuggageAnchor Points (page 207).
3.Attach the lower bar to the grille withthe supplied handwheels. Do nottighten the handwheels.
4.Attach the dog guard lower bar to theluggage anchor points and secure withthe new supplied screws.
5.Tighten the handwheels.
Remove in the reverse order.
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