2014 FORD MONDEO check

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Note:When you apply the electric parkingbrake in certain conditions, for example, ona steep hill, the electric parking brake mayreapply the brakes within three to tenminutes.
Note:You may notice various noises whenyou apply and release the electric parkingbrake. This is normal and no cause forconcern.
Parking On a Hill (Vehicles With aManual Transmission)
If you park your vehicle facing uphill, movethe transmission to first gear (1) and turnthe steering wheel away from the curb. Ifyou park your vehicle facing downhill, movethe transmission to reverse (R) and turnthe steering wheel toward the curb.
Applying the Electric Parkingbrake
WARNING
If the brake system warning lampflashes, there could be a problemwith your electric parking brake. Havethe system checked by an authorizeddealer as soon as possible.
Note:The brake system warning lamp willilluminate for ten seconds, if the ignition isturned off after the electric parking brakehas been applied, or the electric parkingbrake has been applied after the ignition hasbeen turned off.
Note:The electric parking brake will notautomatically apply. You must apply theelectric parking brake using the electricparking brake switch.
Pull the switch up to apply the electricparking brake.
The brake system warning lamp willilluminate to confirm that the electricparking brake has been applied. SeeInformation Displays (page 86).
Apply the electric parking brake whenthe vehicle is moving
WARNINGS
Applying the electric parking brakewhile moving will result in use of theanti-lock braking system. Do not usethe electric parking brake system when thevehicle is moving unless the normal brakesystem is unable to stop the vehicle.
With the exception of emergencyconditions (for example, the brakepedal does not work or is blocked),do not apply the electric parking brakewhile the vehicle is moving. On bends, orpoor road surfaces or weather conditions,emergency braking can cause the vehicleto skid out of control or off the road.
If you apply the electric parking brake whenyour vehicle is moving, the brake systemwarning lamp will illuminate and a warningchime will sound. See InformationDisplays (page 86).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If your vehicle speed is above 4 mph(6 km/h), the braking force is applied aslong as the switch is pulled. Releasing orpressing the switch or pressing theaccelerator pedal will stop the brakingforce.
Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake
You can release the electric parking brakeeither manually by pressing the switch orautomatically.
Manual release
WARNING
If the brake system warning lightremains illuminated or flashes afteryou have released the parking brake,there could be a problem with you brakingsystem. Have the system checked by anauthorized dealer as soon as possible.
You can manually release the electricparking brake by:
1.Turning the ignition on.
2.Pressing the brake pedal.
3.Pressing the electric parking brakeswitch.
When the electric parking brake is released,the brake system warning lamp will turnoff.
Automatic release - drive away release
Your vehicle will automatically release theparking brake if all of the followingconditions exist:
•The driver door is closed.
•The driver safety belt is fastened.
•The vehicle is accelerated.
•There are no faults detected in theparking brake system.
Note:If the electric parking brake warninglamp stays illuminated, the electric parkingbrake will not automatically release. Youmust release the electric parking brake usingthe electric parking brake switch.
Note:On manual transmission vehicles, ifthe transmission is not in neutral (N) whenyou release the clutch pedal and press theaccelerator pedal, the electric parking brakewill release automatically.
Note:On manual transmission vehicles,you must fully press the clutch pedal beforethe drive away release feature will operate.Drive as normal using the accelerator andclutch pedals and the electric parking brakewill be automatically released.
The brake system warning lamp will go offto confirm that the electric parking brakehas been released.
Note:The electric parking brake drive awayrelease makes starting on a hill easier. Thisfeature will release the parking brakeautomatically when the vehicle hassufficient drive force to move up the hill. Toassure drive away release when startinguphill, press the accelerator pedal quickly.
Driving with a Trailer
Depending on the slope and the weight ofthe trailer, your vehicle and trailer may rollbackwards slightly when you start on aslope.
To prevent this from happening, do thefollowing:
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When you think your vehicle is properlyparked, or you hear a solid tone from theparking aid (accompanied by a displaymessage and a chime), bring your vehicleto a complete stop.
When automatic steering is complete, thesystem displays a message and a tonesounds, indicating that the active parkassist process is finished. You areresponsible for checking the parking joband making any necessary correctionsbefore leaving your vehicle.
Using Active Park Assist -Perpendicular Parking
Press the button located on thecenter console near the gearshiftlever twice.
The system displays a message and acorresponding graphic to indicate it issearching for a parking space. Use thedirection indicator to select searchingeither to the left-hand side or right-handside of your vehicle.
Note:If you do not make a selection thesystem will default to the passenger's side.
When the system finds a suitable space,it displays a message and a tone sounds.Stop your vehicle and follow theinstructions on the screen. If your vehicleis moving very slowly, you may need to pullforward a short distance before the systemis ready to park.
Note:You must observe that the selectedspace remains clear of obstructions at alltimes during the maneuver.
Note:You should drive your vehicle asperpendicular to the other vehicles aspossible while passing a parking space.
Note:The system always offers the lastdetected parking space (for example, if yourvehicle detects multiple spaces while youare driving, it offers the last one).
Note:If driven above approximately 19 mph(30 km/h), the system shows a message toalert you to reduce your vehicle speed.
Automatic Steering into Parking Space
Note:If your vehicle speed exceeds 6 mph(9 km/h) or an object interrupts a maneuverbefore completion, the automatic steeringfunction switches off and you need to takefull control of your vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When you shift the transmission intoreverse (R), with your hands off the wheel(and nothing obstructing its movement),your vehicle steers itself into the space.The system displays instructions to moveyour vehicle back and forth in the space.
When you think your vehicle is properlyparked, or you hear a solid tone from theparking aid (accompanied by a displaymessage and a chime), bring your vehicleto a complete stop.
When automatic steering is complete, thesystem displays a message and a tonesounds, indicating that the active parkassist process is finished. You areresponsible for checking the parking joband making any necessary correctionsbefore leaving your vehicle.
Using Active Park Assist - Park OutAssist
While your vehicle is at rest in aparallel parking space, press theactive park assist button.
The system displays a message requestingan indication of direction. Use the directionindicator to signal which side of yourvehicle you want to exit the parking space.
The system determines the clearance tothe front and rear of your vehicle andautomatically steers your vehicle out of aparallel parking space (hands-free) whileyou control the accelerator, gearshift andbrakes. The system visually and audiblyguides you to enter traffic.
After the system has directed your vehiclepast the adjacent vehicle or object, itguides you to take control of the steeringto complete the exit from the parking spot.
Note:If the clearance in front of yourvehicle allows easy departure, the Park OutAssist feature might not be available.
Deactivating the Active ParkAssist Feature
Manually deactivate the system by:
•Pressing the active park assist buttontwice.
•Grabbing the steering wheel during andactive maneuver.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The system uses radar sensors which arelocated behind the bumper fascia on eachside of your vehicle. Do not allow mud,snow or bumper stickers to obstruct theseareas, this can cause degraded systemperformance.
If the system detects a degradedperformance condition, a message warningof a blocked sensor or low visibility willappear in the information display alongwith a warning indicator. You can clear theinformation display warning but thewarning indicator will remain illuminated.
When you remove a blockage, you canreset the system in two ways:
•While driving, the system detects atleast two objects.
•You cycle the ignition from on to offand then back on.
If the blockage is still present after the keycycle and driving in traffic, check again fora blockage.
Reasons for messages being displayed
Clean the fascia area in frontof the radar or remove theobstruction.
The radarsurface isdirty orobstructed
Drive normally in traffic fora few minutes to allow theradar to detect passingvehicles so it can clear theblocked state.
The radarsurface isnot dirty orobstructed
No action required. Thesystem automatically resetsto an unblocked state oncethe rainfall or snowfall ratedecreases or stops. Do notuse the Blind Spot Informa-tion System or Cross TrafficAlert in these conditions.
Heavy rain-fall orsnowfallinterfereswith theradarsignals
Detection Limitations
There may be instances where the systemwill not always detect vehicles enteringand exiting the blind spot zone.
Instances which may cause non-detection:
•Debris build up on the rear bumperpanels in the area of the sensors.
•Certain maneuvering of vehiclesentering and exiting the blind spotzone.
•Vehicles passing through the blind spotzone at high speed.
•Severe weather conditions.
•Several vehicles passing through theblind spot zone following each otherclosely.
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Clean the grille surface in front of the radaror remove the object causing the obstruc-tion.
The surface of the radar in the grille is dirtyor obstructed in some way.
Wait a short time. It may take severalminutes for the radar to detect that thereis no obstruction.
The surface of the radar in the grille is cleanbut the message remains in the display.
The Pre-Collision Assist system is tempor-arily disabled. Pre-Collision Assist shouldautomatically reactivate a short time afterthe weather conditions improve.
Heavy rain, spray, snow, or fog is interferingwith the radar signals.
The Pre-Collision Assist system is tempor-arily disabled. Pre-Collision Assist shouldautomatically reactivate a short time afterthe weather conditions improve.
Swirling water, or snow or ice on the surfaceof the road may interfere with the radarsignals.
Contact an authorized dealer to have theradar checked for proper coverage andoperation.
Radar is out of alignment due to a front endimpact.
Clean the outside of the windshield in frontof the camera.The windshield in front of the camera isdirty or obstructed in some way.
Wait a short time. It may take severalminutes for the camera to detect that thereis no obstruction.
The windshield in front of the camera isclean but the message remains in thedisplay.
Note:Proper system operation requires aclear view of the road by the camera. Haveany windshield damage in the area of thecamera's field of view repaired.
Note:If something hits the front end of yourvehicle or damage occurs, the radar sensingzone may change. This could cause missedor false vehicle detections. Contact anauthorized dealer to have the radar checkedfor proper coverage and operation.
Note:If your vehicle detects excessive heatat the camera or a potential misalignmentcondition, a message may display in theinformation display indicating temporarysensor unavailability. This messagedeactivates automatically when operationalconditions are corrected (for example, whenthe ambient temperature around the sensordecreases or the sensor automaticallyrecalibrates successfully).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Note:The Drive Control has diagnosticchecks that continuously monitor thesystem to ensure proper operation. Certaintypes of system errors will gray out themode selections within the informationdisplay, preventing you from changing stateswhen the gear position is changed. Othertypes of errors will produce a temporarymessage that states a malfunction. If eithercondition persists for multiple key cycles,have your vehicle checked by an authorizeddealer.
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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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