ESP FORD MONDEO 2006 2.G Owner's Manual

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Avoid driving too briskly during thefirst 1 500 km (1 000 miles). Vary thespeed frequently and change up agear early. Avoid labouring theengine.
New tyres require a running-indistance of approximately 500 km(300 miles). During this period, thecar may exhibit different drivingcharacteristics. Therefore, avoiddriving too briskly during the first 500km (300 miles).
If possible, you should avoid heavyuse of the brake for the first 150 km(100 miles) in town and for the first 1500 km (1 000 miles) on motorways.
From 1 500 km (1 000 miles) onwardsyou can gradually increase theperformance of your vehicle up tothe permitted maximum speeds.
We wish you safe and pleasurabledriving with your Ford vehicle.
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Driving hints

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WHEEL
Spare wheel
All vehicles
WARNING
Use only approved wheel andtyre sizes. Using other sizescould damage the vehicle and willmake the National Type Approvalinvalid.
Vehicles with a temporaryspare wheel
WARNINGS
If the spare wheel differs fromthe other fitted wheels, theserules must be followed:
Do not exceed 80 km/h (50mph).
Drive the shortest possibledistances.
Do not fit more than one sparewheel on your vehicle at anyone time.
Do not use snow chains on thistype of wheel.
Do not drive through anautomatic car wash.
Vehicles with stability assist
Vehicles with ESP may exhibit someunusual driving characteristics. Switchthe ESP off. See Using stabilitycontrol (page 120).
4-door and 5-door
The spare wheel is located under thefloor cover in the luggagecompartment.
•Raise the rear of the floor cover inthe luggage compartment andremove it.
•Completely unscrew the retainingdevice anticlockwise.
•Lift out the spare wheel.
•Remove the jack which is locatedbeneath the spare wheel.
Install the defective wheel in thereverse order.
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Wheels and tyresE72563 E72564

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The jack must only be used onthe jacking points specifiedbelow.
The front jacking point 1 is locatedapproximately 27 cm from the frontend of the sill. If you open up theOwner’s handbook, it isapproximately 27 cm wide.
The rear jacking point 2 is locatedapproximately 10 cm from the rearend of the sill.
Vehicles with side skirts
On vehicles with side skirts, the covermust be removed before placing thejack under the vehicle.
To remove pull the lower edge of thecover and rotate upwards, then pullit off.
Additional jacking points
WARNINGS
Positioning at other points maycause considerable damage tothe body, steering, suspension,engine, braking system and fuel lines.
Vehicles with side skirts requirespecial rubber pads to avoiddamaging the side skirts or thevehicle.
Points 1 and 2 can be used for trolleyjacks, workshop hoists or jack stands.
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Wheels and tyresE72569 E72570

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine In order to avoid damagingfull-diameter wheel covers, theyshould be removed while driving withsnow chains.
Vehicles with stabilitycontrol (ESP)
Vehicles with stability control (ESP)may exhibit some unusual drivingcharacteristics which can be avoidedby switching the system off. SeeUsing stability control (page 120).
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Tyre pressures (cold tyres)
Up to 160 km/h (100 mph)
Tyre pressures
Full loadNormal load
Tyre sizeVariantRearFrontRearFront
bar(lbf/in²)bar(lbf/in²)bar(lbf/in²)bar(lbf/in²)
4.24.24.24.2T125/85 R 16All - temporary sparetyre - 80 km/h (50 mph)MAX
2.82.52.12.3205/50 R 161.8 l Duratec-HE
2.82.42.12.1205/55 R 161.8 l Duratec-HE
2.82.52.12.1205/50 R 171.8 l Duratec-HE
2.82.42.12.2225/40 R 181.8 l Duratec-HE, Saloon
2.92.42.12.2225/40 R 181.8 l Duratec-HE, Estate
2.82.52.12.3205/50 R 161.8 l Duratec-SCi
2.82.42.12.1205/55 R 161.8 l Duratec-SCi
2.82.52.12.1205/50 R 171.8 l Duratec-SCi
2.82.42.12.2225/40 R 181.8 l Duratec-SCi,Saloon
2.92.42.12.2225/40 R 181.8 l Duratec-SCi, Estate
2.82.52.12.3205/50 R 162.0 l Duratec-HE
2.82.42.12.1205/55 R 162.0 l Duratec-HE
2.82.52.12.1205/50 R 172.0 l Duratec-HE
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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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Index

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Warning lamps and indicators.......73ABS warning lamp...............................74Airbag warning lamp...........................74Brake system and ABS warninglamps..................................................74Brake system warning lamp..............74Direction indicator lamp......................74Doors open warning lamp..................74Engine warning lamp...........................75Frost warning lamp..............................75Glow plug indicator lamp....................75Headlamp indicator lamp...................75Ignition warning lamp..........................75Low fuel level warning lamp...............75Low washer fluid warning lamp.........75Main beam indicator lamp..................75Oil change indicator lamp...................76Oil pressure warning lamp..................76Seat belt reminder...............................76Stability control (ESP) indicatorlamp....................................................76
Warning triangle.............................1344-door and 5-door............................134Estate...................................................134
Washer fluid check........................153Washer jets.........................................153
Wheels and tyres..........................160Technical specifications....................167
Windows and mirrors.....................67Windscreen washers.....................49Windscreen wipers.........................48Autowipers...........................................48Intermittent wiping...............................48
Wipers and washers.......................48
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