battery FORD MONDEO 2006 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Introduction..................5
About this handbook........................5
Symbols glossary..............................5
Parts and accessories......................5
Quick start....................7
Child safety.................18
Child seats........................................18
Child seat positioning......................19
Booster cushions.............................21
Child safety locks............................24
Occupant
protection................25
Principle of operation.....................25
Seat belt reminder..........................29
Fastening the seat belts................29
Seat belt height adjustment..........30
Using seat belts duringpregnancy.....................................31
Airbag warning lamp.......................31
Keys and remote
controls...................32
General information on radiofrequencies..................................32
Programming the remotecontrol...........................................32
Changing the remote controlbattery...........................................33
Locks..........................35
Locking and unlocking...................35
Global opening and closing...........40
Engine immobiliser.....41
Principle of operation......................41
Coded keys......................................41
Arming the engine immobiliser.....43
Disarming the engineimmobiliser...................................43
Alarm..........................44
Arming the alarm.............................44
Disarming the alarm........................44
Steering wheel...........46
Adjusting the steering wheel.........46
Horn..................................................46
Audio control...................................46
Voice control....................................47
Wipers and
washers...................48
Windscreen wipers.........................48
Windscreen washers.....................49
Rear window wiper andwashers........................................50
Adjusting the windscreen washerjets..................................................51
Headlamp washers.........................51
Checking the wiper blades............51
Changing the wiper blades...........52
Lighting.......................53
Lighting control................................53
Front fog lamps...............................54
Rear fog lamps................................54
Adjusting the headlamps...............55
Headlamp levelling..........................55
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Power steering fluid check..........153
Washer fluid check........................153
Technical specifications................154
Vehicle care..............156
Cleaning the exterior....................156
Cleaning the interior......................156
Repairing minor paint damage.....157
Vehicle battery..........158
Battery care....................................158
Using booster cables....................158
Wheels and tyres......160
Changing a road wheel................160
Tyre care.........................................166
Using winter tyres..........................166
Using snow chains........................166
Technical specifications................167
Vehicle
identification..........172
Vehicle identification plate............172
Vehicle identification number(VIN)..............................................172
Engine number..............................172
Technical
specifications.........173
Technical specifications................173
Type approvals.........183
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Re-programming theunlocking function
You can change the unlockingfunction so that pressing the unlockbutton once deactivates the centrallocking or double locking, disarmsthe anti-theft alarm system andunlocks the driver’s door. Pressingthe unlock button twice within threeseconds also unlocks thepassengers’ doors.
If you want the tailgate to be lockedwhile driving, press the locking buttonon the driver’s door to activatecentral locking.
In order to re-programme thefunction, press and hold the unlockand lock buttons simultaneously forat least four seconds with the ignitionswitched off. The direction indicatorswill flash twice to indicate that theunlocking function has beensuccessfully re-programmed.
Pressing and holding both buttonssimultaneously for at least fourseconds again will change thefunction back.
CHANGING THE REMOTE
CONTROL BATTERY
If the range of the transmitter in thekey decreases gradually, the battery(type 3V CR 2032) should bereplaced.
•Carefully seperate the transmitterunit from the key using a flatobject (e.g. a screwdriver) at therecess on the back.
•Carefully prise out the battery withthe flat object. Fit the new batterybetween the contacts with the +sign facing downwards.Reassemble the transmitter unitin reverse order.
•Open the transmitter unit byseperating the retaining clips onthe sides with the flat object.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine •Carefully prise out the battery withthe flat object. Fit the new batterybetween the contacts with the +sign facing downwards.Reassemble the transmitter unitin reverse order.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Window anti-trapprotection
WARNINGS
Anti-trap protection is not activewhile the electric windowmemory is being reset. Make surethat there are no obstacles in the wayof the closing window.
Careless closing of the electricwindows can override theanti-trap protection and causeinjuries.
All electric windows are equippedwith anti-trap protection. Thewindows will stop automatically whileclosing and reverse some distanceif there is an obstacle in the way.
To override anti-trap protection whenthere is a resistance, e. g. in thewinter, proceed as follows:
Close the window twice until itreaches the resistance and let itreverse. Close the window a thirdtime to the resistance. Briefly releasethe switch and press againimmediately. The window will overridethe resistance and can then beclosed fully.
Resetting the electricwindow memory
After the battery has beendisconnected from the vehicle it isnecessary to reset the memoryseparately for each window:
Press button B until the window isfully closed. Release the button andpress it again immediately.
The window will close automaticallyif the resetting procedure has beendone correctly. Repeat theprocedure if the window does notclose automatically.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine HEATED SEATS
WARNING
Heating with the engine off willdrain the battery.
Note: The settings of the heatedseats are stored when the ignition isswitched off. When the ignition isswitched on again the settings arerestored automatically.
The heated seats can be individuallyadjusted step by step using thecontrols on the centre console.
Press the + button repeatedly to raisethe temperature. Pressing the –button repeatedly will lower thetemperature. The number ofilluminated lights beside the buttonindicates the selected step. When nolight is illuminated, the heating of theseat is switched off.
Recommended settings
Use step 1 or 2 for heating of the seatwith a comfortable temperature forlonger periods. The steps 4 and 5 areonly recommended for short periodswith a high difference in temperature.
VENTILATED SEATS
WARNING
Ventilating with the engine offwill drain the battery.
Note: The settings of the ventilatedseats are stored when the ignition isswitched off. When the ignition isswitched on again the settings arerestored automatically.
The ventilated seats can beindividually adjusted step by stepusing the controls on the centreconsole.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The lighter socket can also be usedto power 12 volt appliances having acurrent rating of maximum 10amperes. However, if the engine isnot running, this will cause the batteryto discharge.
When connecting appliances, useonly specified connectors from theFord Accessory range or connectorsfor use with SAE standard sockets.
ASHTRAY
Front ashtray
Press on the cover to open.
To empty, take out the insert.
Rear ashtray
Swing out the ashtray. Push downthe leaf spring to remove.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine AUXILIARY POWER
SOCKETS
Estate
The auxiliary power socket is locatedin the right-hand side trim panel ofthe luggage compartment.
The auxiliary power socket can alsobe used to power 12 volt applianceshaving a current rating of maximum10 amperes. However, if the engineis not running, this will cause thebattery to discharge.
When connecting appliances, useonly specified connectors from theFord Accessory range or connectorsfor use with SAE standard sockets.
CUP HOLDERS
WARNING
Do not place hot drinks in thecup holders whilst driving −there is a risk of scalding.
Press to open. Push in to close.
STORAGE
COMPARTMENTS
Glasses holder
Press to open.
Cassette and CD box
The storage box is located inside thecentre console. Lift the armrest toaccess the storage compartment.
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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 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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