towing FORD MONDEO 2006 2.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TOWING POINTS
The screw-in towing eye is storedwith the jack in the luggagecompartment. The towing eye mustalways be carried in the vehicle.
WARNING
The towing eye has a left-handthread. Install it by turninganticlockwise. Tighten by hand.
Prise off the cover in the bumper witha flat-bladed screwdriver and installthe towing eye.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Mount for rear towing eye(vehicles without a sportsbumper)A
Mount for rear towing eye(vehicles with a sportsbumper)B
To use the rear towing eye on4/5-door ST models, remove thecentre rear grille. Insert a screwdriver,or suitable equivalent, into the grilleand pull it off. Replace the grille whenthe rear towing eye is not in use.
TRANSPORTING THE
VEHICLE
Vehicles with an automatictransmission
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle with anautomatic transmission fasterthan 50 km/h (30 mph) or furtherthan 50 kilometres (30 miles).
If it is necessary to tow the vehicle agreater distance, the drive wheelsmust be lifted clear off the ground.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TOWING THE VEHICLE
ON FOUR WHEELS
All vehicles
WARNING
The ignition key must be set toposition II when the vehicle isbeing towed so that the steering,direction indicator lamps and brakelamps are fully operational. Since thebrake servo and the power steeringdo not operate with the engineswitched off, you will need to exertgreater force to the brake pedal andsteering wheel. Make allowances forthe increased braking distance andheavier steering.
Note: Observe the safetyregulations that are valid for towinga vehicle depending on country.
When towing always drive off slowlyand smoothly without jerking thetowing vehicle. Excessive tow ropetension could result in damage toeither vehicle.
Vehicles with an automatictransmission
WARNINGS
Never tow a vehicle with anautomatic transmission fasterthan 50 km/h (30 mph) or furtherthan 50 kilometres (30 miles). SeeTransporting the vehicle (page 142).
Never tow a vehicle backwardswith the drive wheels turning. Ifthis instruction is not adhered to, itcould cause damage to theautomatic transmission.
When a vehicle with an automatictransmission is towed, the selectorlever must be in position N (neutral).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine •Jack up the vehicle until the wheelis clear of the ground.
•Unscrew and remove the wheelnuts and take off the wheel.
Fitting a wheel
Vehicles with alloy wheels
WARNING
Alloy wheels must never besecured using wheel nuts forsteel wheels.
Note: The wheel nuts of alloy wheelscan also be used for the steel sparewheel for a short time (maximum twoweeks).
All vehicles
•Push the wheel onto the wheelstuds. Screw on the wheel nutsand secure in a clockwisedirection ensuring that thetapered end of the wheel nuts isfacing the wheel.
•Lower the vehicle and remove thejack.
Vehicles with locking wheelnuts
•Insert the nut key onto the lockingnut.
All vehicles
•Fully tighten the wheel nuts in thepattern shown.
•Press on the hub cap firmly withthe ball of the hand.
Have the tightening torque of thewheel nuts and the tyre pressurechecked as soon as possible.
Stowing the wheel
•Stow the jack and defective wheelin reverse order and secure them
•Stow the locking nut and thewheelbrace safely.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Dimension in mm(inches)Dimension descriptionItem
4804 mmMaximum length - without body styling kitA
4831 mmMaximum length - with body styling kitA
4833 mmMaximum length - ST modelsA
1958 mmOverall width - incl. exterior mirrorsB
1427 - 1514 mmOverall height - EC kerb weightC1
1427 - 1474 mmOverall height - EC kerb weightC2
2754 mmWheelbaseD
1522 mmTrack - FrontE
1537 mmTrack - RearE
Towing equipment dimensions - Saloon
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Towing equipment dimensions - Estate
Dimension in mm(inches)Dimension descriptionItem
105 mmBumper – end of towballA
66 mmAttachment point – centre of towballB
447 - 480 mmGround surface – centre of towballC
1189 mmWheel centre – centre of towball - EC kerbweightD
489 mmCentre of towball – side memberE
978 mmInner side of side memberF
410 mmCentre of towball – centre 1. attachment pointG
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Changing a bulb..............................57Approach lamps..................................60Central brake lamp (4-door)..............63Central brake lamp (5-door andEstate)...............................................63Fog lamps (ST variants).......................61Fog lamps (vehicles with sportbumpers)...........................................60Footwell lamp.......................................65Front interior lamp...............................64Glove compartment lamp..................65Headlamps, side lamps, directionindicators...........................................58Luggage compartment lamp............65Number plate lamp.............................64Reading lamps.....................................65Rear interior lamp................................64Rear lamps (4-door and 5-door).......61Rear lamps (Estate)............................62Side repeater indicator.......................60Sun visor lamps....................................65
Changing a fuse.............................137Changing a road wheel................160Fitting a wheel.....................................165Jacking points.....................................161Removing a wheel.............................163Spare wheel........................................160Stowing the wheel.............................165Vehicle jack..........................................161
Changing the remote controlbattery............................................33Changing the wiper blades...........52Checking the wiper blades............51Child safety locks............................24Child safety.......................................18Child seat positioning......................19Child seats........................................18Child restraints for different massgroups................................................19
Cigar lighter......................................97
Cleaning the exterior....................156Body paintwork preservation...........156Cleaning the headlamps...................156Cleaning the rear window................156
Cleaning the interior......................156Seat belts............................................156
Climate control................................80Principle of operation..........................80
Clock.................................................97Coded keys......................................41Coding erasure....................................42Key coding............................................41
Convenience features....................97Cruise control.................................124Principle of operation........................124
Cup holders.....................................99
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Detachable tow ball......................130Installing the tow ball..........................131Maintenance.......................................132Removing the tow ball......................130
Direction indicators.........................56Disarming the alarm........................44Vehicles with 3.0 l Duratec-VE/-ST or2.5 l Duratec-VE engine..................45
Disarming the engineimmobiliser.....................................43Driving hints....................................133
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Electric exterior mirrors..................70Electric folding mirrors.........................70Mirror tilting positions..........................70
Electric seats....................................912-way electric seat...............................918-way electric seat...............................91
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Electric sunroof................................87Opening and closing the sunroof.....88Opening and closing the sunroofautomatically.....................................88Sunroof anti-trap protection..............88Sunroof relearning...............................89Sunroof safety mode..........................89Tilting the sunroof................................88
Electric windows.............................67Isolating the rear windowswitches............................................67Opening and closing a windowautomatically.....................................67Resetting the electric windowmemory.............................................68Window anti-trap protection.............68
Emergency equipment................134Engine compartmentoverview.......................................145Duratec-HE/SCi..................................145Duratec-VE.........................................146Duratec-VE/ST V6..............................147Duratorq-TDDi/-TDCiTurbodiesel......................................148
Engine coolant check....................151Engine immobiliser..........................41Principle of operation...........................41
Engine number..............................172Duratec-HE/SCi..................................172Duratec-VE/ST....................................172Duratorq-TDDi/TDCi Turbodiesel.....172
Engine oil check.............................149Engine oil change...............................151Engine oil filler cap..............................151Engine oil top-up.................................151
Essential towing checks...............129Exterior mirrors................................69Convex exterior mirrors......................69Manual exterior mirrors......................69Manual folding exterior mirrors..........69
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Fastening the seat belts................29First aid kit.......................................1344-door and 5-door............................134Estate...................................................134
Front fog lamps...............................54Fuel and refuelling.........................103Technical specifications....................104
Fuel cut-off switch.........................135Vehicles with a Duratec engine.......135
Fuel filler flap...................................104Fuel quality......................................103Vehicles with a diesel engine...........103Vehicles with a petrol engine...........103
Fuse box locations........................136Auxiliary fuse box...............................136Central fuse box.................................136
Fuse specification chart................137Auxiliary fuse box...............................138Central fuse box.................................138Symbols in the fuse box...................138
Fuses...............................................136
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Gauges.............................................72Engine coolant temperaturegauge.................................................72Fuel gauge............................................73Information display...............................73Odometer and tripmeter....................73Tachometer..........................................73
General information on radiofrequencies....................................32Global opening and closing...........40Global closing.......................................40Global opening.....................................40
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Hazard warning flashers................56
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Switching off the engine...............102Vehicles with a diesel engine...........102
Symbols glossary..............................5Warning symbols in thishandbook............................................5Warning symbols on your vehicle.......5
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Technical specifications................173Technical specifications....................173
Towing a trailer...............................129Steep gradients..................................129
Towing points..................................141Towing the vehicle on fourwheels...........................................143All vehicles...........................................143Vehicles with an automatictransmission....................................143
Towing.............................................129Traction control...............................121Principle of operation.........................121
Transmission..................................109Transporting the vehicle...............142Vehicles with an automatictransmission....................................142
Trip computer..................................78Average fuel consumption.................79Average speed.....................................79Info button.............................................78Instantaneous fuel consumption.......79Outside air temperature.....................78Remaining fuel range..........................79Reset button.........................................78
Type approvals..............................183Tyre care.........................................166Tyre pressure......................................166
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Using booster cables....................158To connect the booster cables.......158To start the engine.............................159
Using cruise control......................124Cancel and resume...........................125Changing the stored vehiclespeed...............................................125Storing the vehicle speed.................124Switching cruise control on andoff......................................................124
Using seat belts duringpregnancy......................................31Using snow chains........................166Vehicles with stability control(ESP).................................................167
Using stability control....................120Switching off ESP...............................120
Using the parking aid....................123Using traction control....................121Switching off the BTCS......................121
Using winter tyres..........................166
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Vehicle battery...............................158Vehicle care....................................156Vehicle identification number(VIN)...............................................172Vehicle identification plate............172Vehicle identification......................172Vehicle recovery.............................141Ventilated seats...............................95Recommended settings....................96
Voice control....................................47
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