FORD MONDEO 2006 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine MANUAL TRANSMISSION
WARNINGS
Engage reverse gear only whenthe vehicle is stationary.
Do not apply any undue lateralforce to the gear lever whenchanging from 5th to 4th gear as thiscould lead to the inadvertentselection of 2nd gear.
To avoid shifting noises whenengaging the reverse gear, waitapproximately three seconds withthe clutch depressed when thevehicle is stationary.
Vehicles with 1.8 l Duratec-SCi enginereach the maximum speed only infifth gear.
Reverse gear − 5-speedtransmission
To select the reverse gear, shift thelever into the neutral position andthen press the lever fully to the rightagainst a spring pressure, beforepulling rearwards.
Reverse gear − 6-speedtransmission
1.Lift the locking ring.
2.Move the gear lever towards theleft and forwards.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
4-speed transmissionA
5-speed transmission(Durashift 5-tronic)B
Depending on the model variant, thetransmission in your vehicle is a 4- or5-speed transmission. Bothtransmissions are electronicallycontrolled but they also allow you tochange gear manually.
Gear selection
WARNING
When the vehicle is stationary,apply the parking brake ordepress the footbrake beforeselecting a gear. Failure to do socould result in the vehicle pullingaway when you have engaged agear.
Note: A cold engine runs at a higheridling speed after starting. Thiscauses a strong ‘creep’ tendency inreverse and all forward gears.
To select lever positions R and P, youmust first depress the locking buttonon the selector lever grip. On4−speed transmissions also whenselecting position 2 (except changingfrom 1 to 2).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine P = Park
WARNINGS
This position should be selectedonly when the vehicle isstationary.
Always apply the parking brakeand make sure that the selectorlever is securely latched in P. Turn offthe ignition whenever you leave thevehicle.
If position P is not selected, awarning chime will sound whenthe driver’s door is opened.
In this position, the transmission islocked.
The engine should be started withthe selector lever in position P. Ifnecessary, it can also be started inposition N.
After starting the engine, the levercan be moved out of this positiononly when the foot brake isdepressed and the lockingbutton pressed in.
R = Reverse
WARNING
This position should be selectedonly when the vehicle isstationary and the engine is idling.
Depress the brake pedal whenselecting R.
N = Neutral
WARNING
In this position, you have todepress the brake pedal orapply the parking brake to preventthe vehicle from moving.
In this position no power istransmitted to the drive wheels.
D = Drive
This is the normal driving position.When the brake is released, thevehicle will creep. All forward gearsare selected automatically dependingon driving conditions.
+/− = Gears 1−5 (5-speedtransmission)
When shifting manually, gears 1, 2,3, 4 and 5 can be selected.
2 = Gear 2 (4-speedtransmission)
The transmission remainspermanently in second gear. Thisposition should be selected on downhill gradients to avoid unnecessaryuse of the brakes, and on long uphillgradients and twisty roads. It can alsobe used for initial start-off on icyroads.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1 = Gear 1 (4-speedtransmission)
The transmission remains in the firstgear. For extreme downhill gradients.
Manual shifting (5-speedtransmission)
Manually selecting gears with theautomatic transmission is similar toshifting with a manual transmission.This option can be selected when thevehicle is either stationary or inmotion.
Move the gearshift lever to D, andthen guide it to the right. When thevehicle is stationary, only the gears 1and 2 can be selected.
To shift down, gently push thegearshift lever forwards (−) or pressa − button on the steering wheelspokes. To shift up, gently pull itbackwards (+) or press a + button onthe steering wheel spokes. You canshift up or down only one gear at atime. For your safety and comfort,the transmission will perform yourmanual gear selection when vehiclespeed and engine speed areappropriate.
The manually selected gear will beshown in the multifunction display assoon as the transmission performedthe selection.
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TransmissionE72460 E72461 E72459

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The multifunction display shows thecurrent selector lever position PRNor D and AUTO when the selectorlever is in the left gate (automaticshifting) or 1234 or 5 and MANwhen the selector lever is in the rightgate (manual shifting).
Manual shifting (4-speedtransmission)
Select position 1, release the parkingbrake and depress the acceleratorpedal. Move the selector lever toposition 2 and D as the road speedincreases.
If the selector lever is moved fromposition D to position 2 while driving,the transmission will change down tosecond gear once the speed dropsbelow 110 km/h (69 mph) and remainin this gear. If the selector lever ismoved to position 1, the transmissionremains in second gear until thespeed drops to 45 km/h (38 mph). Itwill then change down to first gearand stay in this gear.
Overdrive (4-speedtransmission)
The 4th gear is designed as anoverdrive. If the transmission isfrequently shifting between 4th and3rd gear (selector lever position D),the overdrive should be switched off.Depress the button located underthe grip at the side of the selectorlever.
The overdrive indicator in themultifunction display indicates thatthe overdrive is switched off. Thetransmission will now shift onlybetween gears 1 to 3.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Depress the overdrive button againto reactivate. When the engine isswitched on, the overdrive functionis automatically selected.
If the indicator flashes a problem hasbeen detected in the automatictransmission. Have your vehiclechecked by an expert as soon aspossible.
Driving with an automatictransmission
Moving off
With the engine idling and the brakepedal depressed, move the selectorlever to one of the driving positions.Release the brakes. The vehicle willstart to move slowly in the selecteddirection. Depress the acceleratorpedal to increase speed.
Moving off in sand, mud andsnow
If the driving wheels are stuck, try torock the vehicle free by drivingforwards and backwards. To do this,move the selector lever alternatelyto D and R and depress theaccelerator as little as possible. Toincrease the effect, move theselector lever to R while the vehicleis still moving forward and vice versa.
To avoid excessive wear on thetransmission when shifting betweenforward and reverse (rocking) keepthe engine speed as low as possible.
In winter, position 2 (4-speedtransmission) or second gear(5-speed transmission) may be usedfor initial drive-off on icy orsnow-covered surfaces.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine With 5-speed transmission and thevehicle stationary, first select D thenmove the selector lever to the rightand then backwards (+). Themultifunction display will indicate thatsecond gear has been selected.
Downshift (Kickdown)
The automatic transmission canprovide increased torque for steepgradients or for overtaking. Toachieve this kickdown effect, depressand hold the accelerator pedal fullyin the selector lever position D. Thesame effect can be achieved inmanual mode at low or moderatevehicle speed (5-speed transmissiononly).
The transmission will change into thenext higher gear when the maximumengine speed has been reached.Release the accelerator pedal whenkickdown is no longer required.
Stopping
Release the accelerator pedal anddepress the footbrake. Leave theselector lever where it is. To move offagain release the footbrake.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Emergency park positionrelease lever
Note: If position P is selected again,this procedure must be repeated.
It enables the selector lever to bemoved out of the park position P inthe event of a discharged battery orelectrical failure.
Remove the cover in the centreconsole next to the selector leverwith a flat bladed tool. With a suitableobject push down the locking leverin the slot beneath the cover andsimultaneously move the selectorlever out of the P position.
Drive modes (5-speedtransmission)
The transmission adapts accordinglyto support the current driving modewith the optimal shifting strategy.
Cold mode
In order to increase thetransmission’s efficiency, it will selectfifth gear only when the transmissiontemperature has risen slightly, forexample after a few minutes drivingon a cold morning.
Hot mode
When high ambient temperaturesprevail, the transmission will select ahigher gear in order to avoidoverheating until engine andtransmission temperatures havestabilised.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Downhill mode
The transmission recognizes downhilldriving conditions and supports yourbraking manoeuvre by downshiftingto increase engine braking.
Uphill mode
The transmission recognizes uphilldriving or trailer towing conditionsand will select a lower gear to providemore engine power.
Fast off mode
If you release the accelerator pedalquickly, e.g. when driving through acurve, the transmission stays in theselected gear to avoid a sequenceof upshifts and downshifts.
Auto sport mode
If you press down the acceleratorpedal quickly, for example, if youprefer sporty driving, the transmissionsupports your driving style byimmediately shifting down or byshifting up later, i.e at high enginespeeds.
Stop-and-go mode (2.5 lDuratec-VE)
The transmission recognizesstop-and-go traffic conditions andinhibits first gear for smoothacceleration and to avoid a sequenceof upshifts and downshifts.
Neutral idle control (2.0 lDuratorq-TDCi)
To increase your comfort, enginenoise and vibration characteristics willbe optimised if the vehicle stands stillwith the engine sunning, the selectorlever in D and the footbrake isapplied.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine PRINCIPLE OF
OPERATION
Dual circuit braking system
WARNING
If a brake circuit fails, you will atfirst experience a softer feel tothe brake pedal. You will then needto exert a greater force on the brakepedal, and make allowance forincreased stopping distances. Havethe braking system checked by anexpert before continuing yourjourney.
Your vehicle is equipped with adiagonally split dual circuit brakingsystem. If one of the brake circuitsfails, the other remains operative.
Disc brakes
Wet brake discs result in reducedbraking efficiency.
After leaving a carwash or driving thevehicle through water, dab the brakepedal while driving to remove the filmof water.
Emergency brake assist
WARNING
Emergency brake assist is anadditional system which is notintended to relieve the driver of hisresponsibility for exercising due careand attention when driving.
Emergency brake assist is able todetect an emergency brakingsituation by measuring the rate atwhich the brake pedal is applied. Itautomatically provides maximumbraking efficiency as long as thepedal is applied. This can reducestopping distances in criticalsituations.
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH
ABS
WARNING
Although the ABS ensuresoptimum braking efficiency,stopping distances can vary greatlydepending on the road surface andconditions. Use of the ABS cannoteliminate the dangers inherent indriving too close to the vehicle in frontof you, aquaplaning, excessivecornering speed or poor roadsurfaces.
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