2014 FORD MONDEO towing

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If your vehicle is disabled without accessto wheel dollies, a car-hauling trailer, or aflatbed transport vehicle it can beflat-towed with all wheels on the ground.You may do this under the followingconditions:
•Your vehicle is facing forward so thatit is towed in a forward direction.
•The transmission selector lever isplaced in position N. If the transmissiongear shift lever cannot be moved toposition N, it may need to beoverridden. See Transmission (page155).
•Maximum speed is 30 mph (50 km/h).
•Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).
Note:If you need to exceed a speed of30 mph (50 km/h) and a distance of 50 mi(80 km) while towing, you must lift the drivewheels clear of the ground.
Note:We recommend you do not tow withthe drive wheels on the ground. However, ifit is required to move the vehicle from adangerous location, do not tow your vehiclefaster than 30 mph (50 km/h) or fartherthan 50 mi (80 km).
WARNING
In the event of a mechanical failureof the transmission, do not useindividual axle carriers. All wheelsmust be lifted clear of the ground on a levelplatform.
Drive off slowly and smoothly withoutjerking the vehicle that is being towed.
You must only use the towing eye that wasdelivered with your vehicle. See TowingPoints (page 217).
Tow ropes or rigid towing bars must beplaced on the same side. For example; righthand rear towing point to right hand fronttowing point.
You must use a tow rope or rigid towingbar that is of the correct strength for theweight of the towing vehicle and thevehicle that is being towed.
Note:Using a rigid towing bar is the safestway to tow a vehicle.
The weight of the vehicle that is beingtowed must not exceed the weight of thetowing vehicle.
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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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Lug Nuts
You can obtain a replacement locking lugnut key and replacement locking lug nutsfrom your dealer using the referencenumber certificate.
Vehicles with a Spare Wheel
If the spare wheel is exactly the same typeand size as the other fitted road wheels,you can replace the existing road wheelwith the spare wheel and continue to drivein the normal manner.
If the spare wheel is different to the otherroad wheels, it will carry a yellow label withthe appropriate speed limit.
Refer to the following information beforechanging the road wheel.
WARNINGS
Drive the shortest possible distances.
Do not fit more than one spare wheelon your vehicle at any one time.
Do not carry out any tire repairs on aspare wheel.
Do not drive through an automaticcar wash.
If you are unsure what type of sparewheel you have do not exceed 80km/h (50 mph).
Only fit snow chains to specifiedtires. See Using Snow Chains(page 264).
The ground clearance of your vehiclemay be reduced. Take care whenparking next to a curb.
Note:Your vehicle may exhibit someunusual driving characteristics.
Vehicle Jack
WARNINGS
The vehicle jack supplied with yourvehicle should only be used whenchanging a wheel in emergencysituations.
Before using the vehicle jack, checkthat it is not damaged or deformedand that the thread is lubricated andfree from foreign matter.
Never place anything between thejack and the ground, or the jack andyour vehicle.
Note:Vehicles with a temporary mobilitykit do not have a vehicle jack or a lug nutwrench
It is recommended to use a workshop typehydraulic jack for changing betweensummer and winter tires.
Note:Use a jack with a minimum liftingcapacity of 1.5 tonnes and a lifting plate witha minimum diameter of 3.1 inches (80millimeters).
Vehicles without a Temporary MobilityKit
Your vehicle jack, lug nut wrench andscrew-in towing eye are located in thespare wheel well or behind the rear seatwith the fuel funnel.
Jacking and Lifting Points
WARNING
Use only the specified jacking points.If you use other positions, you maydamage the body, steering,suspension, engine, braking system or thefuel lines.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Information Messages.................................96Active City Stop....................................................96Active Park..............................................................96Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................97Airbag........................................................................97Alarm........................................................................98All-Wheel Drive....................................................98Automatic Engine Shutdown..........................98Automatic High Beam Control.......................99Auto Start-Stop....................................................99Blind Spot Information and Cross TrafficAlert System...................................................100Climate Control..................................................100Diesel Messages.................................................100Doors and Locks..................................................101Driver Alert.............................................................101Electronic Stability Control.............................102Engine.....................................................................102Fuel..........................................................................102Hill Start Assist....................................................103Keys and Keyless Entry.....................................103Lane Keeping System.......................................104Maintenance........................................................104MyKey.....................................................................105Park Aid..................................................................106Park Brake.............................................................106Power Steering....................................................107Pre-Collision Warning System.......................107Seats........................................................................107Starting System .................................................108Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................108Towing....................................................................108Traction Control..................................................109Transmission........................................................109Installing Child Seats......................................17Attaching a Child Seat with TopTethers................................................................20Booster Seats.........................................................18Child Seats for Different Mass Groups..........17ISOFIX Anchor Points..........................................19Top Tether Anchor Points..................................19Instrument Cluster.........................................78Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................65Instrument Panel Overview - LHD............14Instrument Panel Overview - RHD...........15Interior Lamps.................................................70Front Interior Lamp..............................................70Rear Interior Lamp.................................................71
Interior Mirror....................................................75Auto-Dimming Mirror..........................................75Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle........................225To Connect the Booster Cables....................225To Start the Engine...........................................226
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Keyless Entry...................................................48Disabled Passive Keys........................................50General Information...........................................48Locking and Unlocking the Doors with theKey Blade...........................................................50Locking Your Vehicle...........................................49Passive Key.............................................................49Unlocking Your Vehicle......................................49Keyless Starting............................................138Starting Your Vehicle.........................................139Switching the Ignition On................................139Keys and Remote Controls.........................32
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Lane Keeping System..................................191Lane Keeping Aid................................................193Lane Keeping Alert..............................................191Lighting Control..............................................63Headlamp Flasher...............................................64High Beams............................................................63Lighting..............................................................63General Information............................................63Load CarriersSee: Roof Racks and Load Carriers.............210Load Carrying................................................207General Information..........................................207Load Retaining Fixtures...............................211Installing the Load Bracket..............................211Installing the Load Retaining Fixtures..........211
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Locking and Unlocking.................................44Locking and Unlocking the Doors FromInside....................................................................45Locking and Unlocking the DoorsIndividually with the Key Blade..................45Locking and Unlocking the Doors with theKey Blade............................................................45Power Door Locks................................................44Remote Control....................................................44Locks...................................................................44Luggage Anchor Points.............................2074-door and 5-door............................................207Hybrid....................................................................208Wagon....................................................................207Luggage Covers............................................209Stowing the luggage cover - Estate withoutfull size spare wheel.....................................210Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.......................268Lug Nuts..........................................................276
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Maintenance..................................................237General Information..........................................237Manual Climate Control..............................112Manual Liftgate..............................................46Closing the Liftgate.............................................46Opening the Liftgate...........................................46Manual Seats.................................................128Manual Transmission..................................155Selecting Reverse Gear....................................155Media Hub......................................................304Memory Function...........................................131Easy Entry and Exit Function..........................132Linking a PreSet Position to Your RemoteControl or Intelligent Access Key.............132Saving a PreSet Position..................................132Message CenterSee: Information Displays.................................86MirrorsSee: Heated Windows and Mirrors................121See: Windows and Mirrors.................................72Mobile CommunicationsEquipment......................................................10
Moonroof...........................................................76Bounce-Back..........................................................77Opening and Closing the Moonroof..............76Venting the Moonroof.........................................77MyKey Troubleshooting...............................42MyKey™.............................................................38Principle of Operation........................................38
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Navigation......................................................390Destination Mode..............................................390Map Mode............................................................396Michelin Travel Guide.......................................392Navigation Map Updates...............................399Navigation Voice Commands.......................399Point of Interest (POI) Categories...............392Quick-touch Buttons.......................................398Setting Your Navigation Preferences.........393
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Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check......................................246Opening and Closing the Hood...............237Closing the Hood...............................................238Opening the Hood..............................................237Overhead Console........................................137
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Parking Aids....................................................167Principle of Operation.......................................167Passenger Airbag...........................................28.....................................................................................28Switching the Passenger Airbag Off.............28Switching the Passenger Airbag On.............29Passive Anti-Theft System..........................51Arming the Engine Immobilizer........................51Coded Keys..............................................................51Disarming the Engine Immobilizer..................51Principle of Operation..........................................51PATSSee: Passive Anti-Theft System......................51
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Towing a Trailer..............................................215When towing a trailer:.......................................215Towing Points.................................................217Front Towing Eye................................................218Rear Towing Eye..................................................218Towing Eye Locations.......................................218Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels -Automatic Transmission.........................219Emergency Towing............................................220Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels -Manual Transmission...............................219Towing...............................................................215Traction Control............................................165Principle of Operation.......................................165Traffic Sign Recognition............................198Principle of Operation......................................198Using the System...............................................199Trailer Sway Control....................................216Transmission..................................................155TransmissionSee: Transmission..............................................155
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Under Hood Overview - 1.0LEcoBoost™.................................................239Under Hood Overview - 1.5LDuratorq-TDCi Diesel/1.6LDiesel.............................................................243Under Hood Overview - 1.5LEcoBoost™.................................................240Under Hood Overview - 2.0LDiesel.............................................................244Under Hood Overview - 2.0LEcoBoost™..................................................241Under Hood Overview - 2.5L...................242Unique Driving Characteristics................146USB Port.........................................................304
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................182Automatic Switch Off.......................................186Blocked Sensor....................................................187Canceling the Set Speed.................................183Changing the Set Speed..................................183Detection Beam Issues....................................186Following a Vehicle............................................184Hilly Condition Usage.......................................186Overriding the System......................................186Resuming the Set Speed.................................184Setting a Speed...................................................183Setting the Gap...................................................185Switching the System Off...............................184Switching the System On................................183Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........188System Not Available........................................187Using Cruise Control.....................................181Switching Cruise Control Off..........................181Switching Cruise Control On...........................181Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems..........................................................42Using Snow Chains.....................................264Vehicles with Stability Control.....................264Using Stability Control...............................166Switching the System Off and On Using theInformation Display Controls....................166Switching the System Off Using aSwitch................................................................166Using SYNC™ With Your MediaPlayer.............................................................327Accessing Your USB Song Library................331Bluetooth Devices and SystemSettings.............................................................333Connecting Your Media Player to the USBPort.....................................................................327Media Menu Features........................................331Media Voice Commands.................................328What's Playing?.................................................328
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