suspension FORD MONDEO 2006 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Brakes.......................118
Principle of operation.....................118
Hints on driving with ABS..............118
Parking brake..................................119
Stability control.........120
Principle of operation....................120
Using stability control....................120
Traction control.........121
Principle of operation.....................121
Using traction control....................121
Self-levelling
suspension.............122
Principle of operation....................122
Parking aid................123
Principle of operation....................123
Using the parking aid....................123
Cruise control...........124
Principle of operation....................124
Using cruise control......................124
Load carrying...........126
General information......................126
Cargo nets......................................126
Luggage covers.............................127
Roof racks and load carriers........127
Towing......................129
Towing a trailer...............................129
Essential towing checks...............129
Detachable tow ball......................130
Driving hints..............133
Running-in......................................133
Emergency
equipment..............134
First aid kit.......................................134
Warning triangle.............................134
Status after a
collision..................135
Fuel cut-off switch.........................135
Inspecting safety systemcomponents...............................135
Fuses........................136
Fuse box locations........................136
Changing a fuse.............................137
Fuse specification chart................137
Vehicle recovery.......141
Towing points..................................141
Transporting the vehicle...............142
Towing the vehicle on fourwheels.........................................143
Maintenance.............144
General information......................144
Engine compartmentoverview......................................145
Opening and closing thebonnet.........................................149
Engine oil check.............................149
Engine coolant check....................151
Automatic transmission fluidcheck...........................................152
Brake and clutch fluid check.......152
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine PRINCIPLE OF
OPERATION
When self-levelling rear suspensionis fitted, the vehicle will ride atapproximately the same heightirrespective of the load. When driving,the system maintains the correct rideheight automatically, whether weightis added or removed.
If a headlight levelling system is fitted,pay attention that the appropriateswitch position is used. SeeHeadlamp levelling (page 55).
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Self-levelling suspensionE72517

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine WARNING
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

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Occupant protection......................25Principle of operation..........................25
Opening and closing thebonnet..........................................149Closing the bonnet............................149Opening the bonnet..........................149
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Parking aid......................................123Principle of operation........................123
Parking brake..................................119All vehicles............................................119
Parts and accessories......................5Power steering fluid check..........153Programming the remotecontrol............................................32Re-programming the unlockingfunction..............................................33
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Quick start...........................................7
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Rear fog lamps................................54Rear seats........................................93Folding rear seat cushions andseatback forwards...........................94Folding the rear seatbackforwards............................................93Returning the seatback to its uprightposition..............................................94
Rear window wiper andwashers..........................................50Intermittent wiping...............................50Reverse gear wipe..............................50Washer..................................................50
Refuelling........................................104Repairing minor paintdamage.........................................157Roof racks and load carriers........127Roof rack.............................................127Roof rails (Estate)...............................128
Running-in......................................133
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Safety precautions........................103Seat belt height adjustment..........30Seat belt reminder..........................29Deactivating the seat beltreminder............................................29
Seats.................................................90Self-levelling suspension..............122Principle of operation........................122
Sitting in the correct position........90Stability control...............................120Principle of operation........................120
Starting a diesel engine.................101Cold/hot engine..................................101General points on starting.................101
Starting a petrol engine................100Cold/hot engine..................................101Flooded engine...................................101General points on starting................100
Starting the engine........................100General information...........................100
Status after a collision...................135Steering wheel................................46Storage compartments.................99Cassette and CD box.........................99Glasses holder.....................................99
Sun visors.........................................97
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