service FORD MONDEO 2006 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ABOUT THIS HANDBOOK
Congratulations on acquiring yournew Ford. Please take the time to getwell acquainted with your vehicle byreading your owner literature. Themore you know and understandabout your vehicle the greater thesafety, economy, and pleasure youwill derive from driving it.
The Owner’s handbookdescribes every option andmodel variant available inevery European country andtherefore some of the itemscovered may not apply to yourparticular vehicle.Furthermore, due to printingcycles it may describe optionsbefore they are generallyavailable.
Regular servicing of your vehiclehelps maintain both itsroadworthiness and its resale value.A network of more than 7 000 Fordauthorized repairers throughoutEurope can help you with theirprofessional servicing expertise.
Their specially trained personnel arebest qualified to service your vehicleproperly and expertly. Also, they aresupported by a wide range of highlyspecialised tools and equipmentspecially developed for servicing Fordvehicles.
Note: Remember to pass on theOwner’s handbook when resellingthe vehicle. It is an integral part of thevehicle.
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
Warning symbols in thishandbook
WARNING
How can you reduce the risk ofpersonal injury and preventpossible damage to others, yourvehicle and its equipment? In thishandbook, answers to suchquestions are contained incomments highlighted by thewarning triangle symbol.
Note: Important information is alsogiven in paragraphs starting with thehighlighted word Note:
Warning symbols on yourvehicle
When you see this symbol,it is imperative that youconsult the relevant sectionof this handbook before touching orattempting adjustment of any kind.
PARTS AND
ACCESSORIES
Important: Ford genuine parts andaccessories have been specificallydesigned for Ford vehicles. They arededicated for your Ford vehicle.
5
Introduction

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A label on the seatback indicates thatside airbags are fitted. The sideairbags are fitted on the side of theseatbacks of the front seats. In caseof a severe lateral collision, the airbagon the side affected by the collisionwill be inflated.
The airbag will inflate between thedoor panel and occupant. Once theoccupant’s body contacts the airbag,the propellant escapes, therebycushioning the impact.
The side airbags are not activatedupon minor lateral collisions nor uponfront or rear impacts.
Curtain air bags
Moulded writing on the door pillarsover the seat belts indicates thatcurtain airbags are fitted. The curtainairbags are fitted over the front andrear side windows inside the rooflining. In case of a severe lateralcollision, the air bag on the sideaffected by the collision will beinflated.
The curtain air bags are not activatedupon minor lateral collisions nor uponfront or rear impacts.
Seat belts
WARNINGS
Use seat belts at all times.
Never use a seat belt for morethan one person.
Avoid wearing thick clothing.
The seat belts should fit tightlyaround the body.
Seat belt pretensioner
WARNING
The belt pretensioners must notbe removed. If thepretensioners deployed during anaccident, they must be replaced.Have the pretensioners serviced anddisposed of by specially trainedpersonnel only.
28
Occupant protectionE72329 E72333

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Oil pressure warning lamp
If the lamp stays on afterstarting or illuminates duringa journey, stop immediately,switch off the engine and check theengine oil level. See Engine oil check(page 149). Top up straight away ifthe level is low.
Oil change indicator lamp
Vehicles with a dieselparticulate filter (DPF)
The oil change indicatorlamp will come on andremain on if the engine oilneeds to be changed outside of theregular service schedule. Have theengine oil changed as soon aspossible.
Your dealer will switch the oil changeindicator lamp off for you aftercompleting the oil change.
Seat belt reminder
See Seat belt reminder(page 29).
Stability control (ESP)indicator lamp
Note: If the it does not illuminatewhen the ignition is switched on or ifit stays illuminated whilst driving, itindicates a malfunction (unless thesystem has been switched offmanually when it will also illuminate).During a malfunction the system willbe switched off. Have the systemchecked by an expert.
Illuminates when stabilitycontrol is switched off andflashes when stability control(ESP) is activated.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS
AND INDICATORS
Frost
A warning tone will sound if theambient temperature falls below 4°C.
Lights on
A warning tone will sound if thedriver's door is opened when thelights are on.
Parking aid
A short tone will sound whenselecting reverse gear if the systemis operational. A continuous tone ora deep tone at three second intervalswill sound when selecting reversegear is the system has a malfunction.
76
Instruments

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine BATTERY CARE
The battery requires very littlemaintenance. The fluid level ischecked regularly during the routineservice inspections.
USING BOOSTER
CABLES
Connect batteries with only the samenominal voltage (12 volts). Usebooster cables with insulated clampsand adequate size cable. Do notdisconnect the battery from thevehicle’s electrical system.
To connect the boostercables
Flat batteryA
Booster batteryB
•Position the vehicles so that theydo not touch one another.
•Switch off the engine and anyelectrical equipment.
158
Vehicle batteryE73405