recommended oil FORD MONDEO 2006 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Wait until the lamp extinguishesbefore starting and continue crankingwithout pausing until the enginestarts.
If the engine stalls, repeat the fullstarting procedure.
At temperatures below –15 ºC it maybe necessary to operate the starterfor up to 30 seconds. If theseweather conditions persist, an engineblock heater is recommended.
SWITCHING OFF THE
ENGINE
Vehicles with a dieselengine
Release the accelerator pedal. Waituntil the engine has reached idlespeed, then switch off.
If the engine is switched off at highspeed, the turbocharger will continuerunning after the engine oil pressurehas dropped to zero. This will lead topremature turbocharger bearingwear.
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WARNINGS
To avoid fuel spillage that couldbe hazardous to other roadusers, always stop refuelling after thefuel nozzle stops the second time.Additional fuel will fill the expansionspace in the fuel tank which couldlead to fuel overflowing.
The fuel system is underpressure. There is a risk of injuryif the fuel system is leaking. Do notuse any kind of flames or heat nearthe fuel system.
FUEL QUALITY
Use only high quality fuel without anysupplemental additives or otherengine treatments.
Vehicles with a petrolengine
Use unleaded petrol according tospecification EN 228 or equivalentwith minimum 95 octane. Leadedfuel or fuel/additives containing othermetallic compounds (e.g.manganese-based) may damagethe emission system.
Vehicles with a dieselengine
Use diesel fuel according tospecification EN 590 or equivalent.Do not mix it with any oil, petrol orother liquids. Diesel fuels whichcontain a mix of up to 5 % RME (biodiesel) are acceptable.
Prolonged use of supplementaladditives to prevent fuel waxing is notrecommended. Do not addkerosene, paraffin or petrol to dieselfuels.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
Driving with a catalyticconverter
Avoid running out of fuel.
Avoid unnecessarily long enginecranking periods.
Do not run the engine with adisconnected spark plug.
Do not push-start or tow-starting thevehicle; use booster cables. SeeUsing booster cables (page 158).
Never switch off the ignition whiledriving.
Parking
WARNING
It is important to avoid parking,idling or operating the vehicle ondry leaves or dry grass. Even whenthe engine is switched off, theexhaust will continue to radiate aconsiderable amount of heat for ashort period creating a potential firehazard.
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Vehicle fluids
SpecificationRecommended fluidPart
WSS-M2C204-AFord Power Steering FluidPower assisted steering
WSS-M97B44-DMotorcraft SuperPlusAntifreezeCoolant
Capacities
Vehicles with a petrol engine
Capacities
Capacity inlitres (gallons)ItemVariant
Max-markPower assisted steering fluidAll
58.5 litresFuel tankAll
4.3 litresEngine oil - with filter1.8 l Duratec-HE
3.9 litresEngine oil - without filter1.8 l Duratec-HE
8.3 litresCooling system including heating1.8 l Duratec-HE
6.6 litresWindscreen washer system - withheadlamp washer1.8 l Duratec-HE
2.6 litresWindscreen washer system -without headlamp washer1.8 l Duratec-HE
4.3 litresEngine oil - with filter1.8 l Duratec-SCi
3.9 litresEngine oil - without filter1.8 l Duratec-SCi
8.3 litresCooling system including heating1.8 l Duratec-SCi
5.0 litresWindscreen washer system - withheadlamp washer1.8 l Duratec-SCi
2.5 litresWindscreen washer system -without headlamp washer1.8 l Duratec-SCi
4.3 litresEngine oil - with filter2.0 l Duratec-HE
3.9 litresEngine oil - without filter2.0 l Duratec-HE
8.1 litresCooling system including heating2.0 l Duratec-HE
6.5 litresWindscreen washer system - withheadlamp washer2.0 l Duratec-HE
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Maintenance

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Do not attempt to repair orlubricate retractor or bucklemechanisms or to modify the beltsin any way.
Periodically check the belts fordamage or fraying.
Use interior cleaner or clean warmwater. Dry naturally, away fromartificial heat.
Do not use chemical cleaners, boilingwater, bleach, or dye. Do not allowmoisture to penetrate the seat beltretractor mechanism.
REPAIRING MINOR PAINT
DAMAGE
WARNING
To retain vehicle warranty onpaintwork, remove apparentlyharmless looking but oftenaggressive particles from thepaintwork immediately − e.g. birddroppings, tree resins, insectremains, tar spots, road salt andindustrial fall-out.
Paint damage from road chippingsor minor scratches can be dealt withusing aerosol paint spray or touch-uppaint. Observe the applicationinstruction on each product. The FordAccessory range is recommended.
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