wheel FORD MONDEO 2006 2.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine REAR WINDOW WIPER
AND WASHERS
Intermittent wiping
Pull the lever towards the steeringwheel.
Reverse gear wipe
The rear wiper will be activatedautomatically when selecting reversegear, if
•the rear wiper is not alreadyswitched on,
•the wiper lever is in position C, orD
•in position B and the front wipersare operating.
The rear wiper will follow the frontwiper interval (at intermittent ornormal speed).
Washer
WARNING
Do not operate the washer formore than 10 seconds at a time,and never when the reservoir isempty.
Pull the lever fully towards thesteering wheel and hold it to operatethe washer.
The washer will operate inconjunction with the wipers.
The washer jet for the rear windowis located on the roof above the rearwindow.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine LIGHTING CONTROL
Lighting control positions
OffA
Side and tail lampsB
HeadlampsC
Parking lampsD
Parking lamps
Push in and turn anticlockwise.
Autolamps
WARNING
The autolamps feature is anauxiliary system which is notintended to relieve the driver of hisresponsibility for the vehicle’s exteriorlighting.
When the switch is set to AUTO, thedipped beam headlamps will switchon and off automatically dependingon the ambient light.
Note: Main beam can be activatedonly when the autolamps feature hasturned on the headlamps.
If the headlamps switch offautomatically with main beamactivated, the next time theautolamps feature switches on theheadlamps, main beam will still be on.Dipped beam may be selected bypulling the multi-function levertowards the steering wheel.
Main/dipped beam
To switch over pull the lever towardsthe steering wheel.
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Pull the lever slightly towards thesteering wheel.
FRONT FOG LAMPS
Note: It is not possible to switch onthe front fog lamps when the lightingswitch is set to AUTO. To switch onthe front fog lamps, switch off theautolamps feature.
Switch on the headlamps 1 and pullout the control switch one position2.
The front fog lamps should be usedonly when visibility is considerablyrestricted by fog, snow or rain.
REAR FOG LAMPS
WARNING
The rear fog lamps may only beused when visibility is restrictedto less than 50 m and must not beused when it is raining or snowing.
Note: On vehicles not equipped withfront fog lamps the control switchcan be pulled out only one position.
Note: It is not possible to switch onthe rear fog lamps when the lightingswitch is set to AUTO. To switch onthe rear fog lamps, switch off theautolamps feature.
Switch on the exterior lamps 1 andpull out the control two positions 2.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ADJUSTING THE
HEADLAMPS
Vehicles with Xenonheadlamps
Vehicles with Xenon headlamps arefitted with automatic headlamplevelling.
The headlamps can be adjusted fordriving on the left or right hand sideof the road i.e. when travellingabroad. This adjustment should onlybe carried out by an expert.
HEADLAMP LEVELLING
Without headlamp levellingA
With headlamp levellingB
The level of the headlamp beams canbe adjusted according to the vehicleload. Turn the thumbwheeldownward to lower the beams, andupward to raise them.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SITTING IN THE
CORRECT POSITION
•Sit in an upright position with thebase of your spine as far back aspossible and with the backrestreclined no more than 30degrees.
•Adjust the head restraints so thatthe top is level with the top of yourhead.
•Do not move the front seat tooclose to the instrument panel. Thedriver should hold the steeringwheel in the ‘10 to 2 o’clock’position with arms slightly bent.The legs should also be slightlybent so that the pedals can bepressed fully to the floor.
•The seat belt should cross thecentre of the shoulder; the lapstrap should fit tightly across thehips, not the stomach.
MANUAL SEATS
WARNING
Do not adjust the seats whilethe vehicle is moving.
Moving the seats forwardsor backwards
Pull up on the lever. After releasingthe lever, rock the seat to ensure thatthe catch is securely engaged.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Adjusting the lumbarsupport
Turn the handwheel located on theside of the seatback.
Adjusting the angle of the
seatback
When the seats are slid fully forwardthe seatbacks can be fully reclined.
ELECTRIC SEATS
2-way electric seat
8-way electric seat
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine GENERAL INFORMATION
General points on starting
If the battery has been disconnectedthe vehicle may exhibit some unusualdriving characteristics for approx. 8kilometres (5 miles) afterreconnecting the battery.
This is because the enginemanagement system must realignitself with the engine. Any unusualdriving characteristics during thisperiod may be disregarded.
Starting the engine bytowing or pushing
WARNING
To prevent damage you mustnot push or tow start yourvehicle. Use booster cables and abooster battery. See Using boostercables (page 158).
IGNITION SWITCH
Ignition switch positions
Position 0
WARNING
Never return the key to the 0position when the vehicle is inmotion.
Ignition off. When the key is removedfrom the ignition switch, the steeringcolumn lock will be activated as soonas the steering wheel is turned.
Position I
Steering unlocked. Ignition and allmain electrical circuits are disabled.The ignition key should not be left inthis position for too long to avoiddischarging the battery.
Positon II
Ignition switched on, all electricalcircuits operational. Warning andindicator lamps illuminate. This is thekey position when driving, and mustalso be selected when being towed.
Postion III
Starter motor activated. Release thekey as soon as the engine starts.
STARTING A PETROL
ENGINE
General points on starting
WARNING
If the engine does not start,refer to the instructionsregarding the fuel cut-off switch. SeeFuel cut-off switch (page 135).
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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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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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