snow chains FORD MONDEO 2006 2.G Owners Manual

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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 PRINCIPLE OF
OPERATION
WARNING
Drivers should never takeunnecessary risks even thoughthe system offers inherently saferdriving potential.
The system reduces wheel spin atthe driven wheels at speeds up to 40km/h (25 mph).
The system may become activewhen accelerating on a slippery roador loose surface, or when pullingaway on a hill.
USING TRACTION
CONTROL
Note: If the indicator lamp does notilluminate when the ignition isswitched on or stays illuminatedwhilst driving, it indicates amalfunction. During a malfunction thesystem will be switched off. Have thesystem checked by an expert.
When the ignition is switched on(position II), the system isautomatically enabled and the lampin the switch illuminates briefly toconfirm that the system isoperational.
When the traction control system isactivated, as indicated by the flashingindicator lamp, reduce engine speedimmediately. Otherwise vehicledamage might occur, particularly onlow friction surfaces such as snow orice.
Switching off the BTCS
Press the switch to turn on and off.When the system is off, the lamp inthe switch illuminates.
If you are driving with snow chainsfitted or you are ‘rocking’ out ofsnow, it is recommended that youswitch off the system by pressing theswitch.
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Traction controlE66568 E66569

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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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To make sure the front and rear tyreswear evenly and last longer, it isrecommended that you swap thetyres from front to rear and vice versaat regular intervals of 5 000 to 10 000km (3 000 to 6 000 miles) as shownin the graphic.
If you have to mount a kerb, do soslowly and, if possible, approach itwith the wheels at right-angles to thekerb. Avoid steep and sharp edgedobstacles. Do not scrub the tyresidewalls when parking.
Regularly examine the tyre surfacefor cuts, foreign bodies and unevenwear. An uneven tread wear patterncould indicate faulty wheel alignment.
Tyre pressure
The pressure for your spare tyreshould be set to the highest valuegiven for your vehicle/tyre sizecombination.
A tyre pressure decal is located onthe inside of the fuel filler flap.
USING WINTER TYRES
If winter tyres are used, the tyrepressures recommended by the tyremanufacturers should be adheredto.
USING SNOW CHAINS
Note: Snow chains must only befitted to 205/55 R 16 and 6.5 J x 16"wheel.
Use only the recommended small linksnow chains on the driving wheels(front), i.e. the interior locking ring ofthe chain must not exceed 10 mm indiameter including the lock. Do notfit snow chains to the rear wheels.
Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph).Remove the chains immediately onsnow-free roads.
The ABS system will continue tofunction normally.
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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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Wheels and tyres

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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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