tow bar FORD MONDEO 2014 4.G User Guide

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The recovery hook is in the spare wheelwell.
You must carry the towing eye in yourvehicle at all times.
Front Towing Eye
Remove the cover and install the towingeye.
Rear Towing Eye
Remove the cover and install the towingeye.
Note:If your vehicle has a tow bar, use it totow other vehicles instead of the recoveryhook.
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FOUR WHEELS - MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
WARNINGS
You must switch the ignition on whenyour vehicle is being towed. Failureto follow this warning could seriouslyincrease the risk of injury or death.
The brake and steering assistancewill not operate unless the engine isrunning. Press the brake pedal harderand allow for increased stopping distancesand heavier steering. Failure to take caremay lead to a crash or personal injury.
If your vehicle has a steering wheellock, make sure the ignition is in theaccessory or on position when beingtowed.
Too much tension on a tow ropecould cause damage to your vehicleor the vehicle that is towing.
When towing your vehicle you mustselect neutral. Failure to follow thiswarning could damage thetransmission and may lead to a crash orinjury.
Drive off slowly and smoothly withoutjerking the vehicle that is being towed.
You must only use the towing eye that wasdelivered with your vehicle. See TowingPoints (page 217).
Tow ropes or rigid towing bars must beplaced on the same side. For example; righthand rear towing point to right hand fronttowing point.
You must use a tow rope or rigid towingbar that is of the correct strength for theweight of the towing vehicle and thevehicle that is being towed.
The weight of the vehicle that is beingtowed must not exceed the weight of thetowing vehicle.
Do not exceed 30 mph (50 km/h). SeeTowing the Vehicle on Four Wheels(page 219).
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS - AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
WARNINGS
You must switch the ignition on whenyour vehicle is being towed. Failureto follow this warning could seriouslyincrease the risk of injury or death.
You must make sure thetransmission selector lever is placedin position N. Failure to follow thiswarning could damage the transmissionand may lead to a crash or injury.
The brake and steering assistancewill not operate unless the engine isrunning. Press the brake pedal harderand allow for increased stopping distancesand heavier steering. Failure to take caremay lead to a crash or personal injury.
Too much tension on a tow ropecould cause damage to your vehicleor the vehicle that is towing.
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If your vehicle is disabled without accessto wheel dollies, a car-hauling trailer, or aflatbed transport vehicle it can beflat-towed with all wheels on the ground.You may do this under the followingconditions:
•Your vehicle is facing forward so thatit is towed in a forward direction.
•The transmission selector lever isplaced in position N. If the transmissiongear shift lever cannot be moved toposition N, it may need to beoverridden. See Transmission (page155).
•Maximum speed is 30 mph (50 km/h).
•Maximum distance is 50 mi (80 km).
Note:If you need to exceed a speed of30 mph (50 km/h) and a distance of 50 mi(80 km) while towing, you must lift the drivewheels clear of the ground.
Note:We recommend you do not tow withthe drive wheels on the ground. However, ifit is required to move the vehicle from adangerous location, do not tow your vehiclefaster than 30 mph (50 km/h) or fartherthan 50 mi (80 km).
WARNING
In the event of a mechanical failureof the transmission, do not useindividual axle carriers. All wheelsmust be lifted clear of the ground on a levelplatform.
Drive off slowly and smoothly withoutjerking the vehicle that is being towed.
You must only use the towing eye that wasdelivered with your vehicle. See TowingPoints (page 217).
Tow ropes or rigid towing bars must beplaced on the same side. For example; righthand rear towing point to right hand fronttowing point.
You must use a tow rope or rigid towingbar that is of the correct strength for theweight of the towing vehicle and thevehicle that is being towed.
Note:Using a rigid towing bar is the safestway to tow a vehicle.
The weight of the vehicle that is beingtowed must not exceed the weight of thetowing vehicle.
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in (mm)Dimension description
191.6 (4,867)Maximum length
83.5 in (2,121 mm)Overall width including exterior mirrors
58.2–59.0 in(1,479–1,499 mm)Overall height - EC curb weight
112.2 in (2,850 mm)Wheelbase
62.3–62.7 in(1,583–1,593 mm)Front track
62.0–62.4 in(1,576–1,586 mm)Rear track
TOWBAR DIMENSIONS
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Have the system display weather warning icons.
Have the system display where there may be reduced visibility.
Have the system display icons to recommend switching onyour radio for traffic announcements.
Avoid Area
Second Level Messages, Actions and DescriptionsMenu Item
Choose areas which you want the system to avoid whencalculating a route for youAvoid Areas
Then select any of the following:
Once you make a selection, the system tries to avoid thearea(s) if possible for all routes. To program an entry, press:Add
To delete a section choose the listing on the screen. The screenwill change, then press:Delete
Map Mode
Press the green bar in the upper right areaof the touchscreen to view map mode. Mapmode shows advanced viewing comprisedof both 2D city maps as well as 3Dlandmarks (when available).
2D city maps show detailed outlines ofbuildings, visible land use and landelements and detailed railwayinfrastructure for the most essential citiesaround the globe. These maps also containfeatures, such as town blocks, buildingfootprints and railways.
3D landmarks appear as clear, visibleobjects that are typically recognizable andhave a certain tourist value. The 3Dlandmarks appear in 3D map mode only.Coverage varies and improves withupdated map releases.
Change the appearance of the map displayby repeatedly pressing the arrow button inthe upper left corner of the screen. Ittoggles between three different mapmodes:
Heading up (2D map) Thisalways shows the direction offorward travel to be upward on thescreen. This view is available formap scales up to 3 mph (5 km/h).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control.............................................181Speed Limiter................................................189Principle of Operation......................................189Using the System...............................................189Spinout Detection.......................................226Stability Control............................................166Principle of Operation......................................166Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch...........................................138Starting a Diesel Engine.............................143Cold or Hot Engine.............................................143Failure to Start ....................................................143Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................140Automatic Shutdown.........................................141Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................143Important Ventilating Information...............143Switching Off the Vehicle When It IsMoving................................................................142Switching Off the Vehicle When it isStationary.........................................................142Vehicles with an Ignition Key.........................140Vehicles with Keyless Start............................140Starting and Stopping the Engine..........138General Information..........................................138Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles With:Keyless Entry and Push ButtonStart................................................................139Unlocking the Steering Wheel......................140Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles Without:Keyless Entry and Push ButtonStart................................................................139Steering Wheel...............................................56Storage Compartments.............................137SunroofSee: Moonroof.......................................................76Sun Visors..........................................................76Illuminated Vanity Mirror...................................76Supplementary Restraints System..........27Principle of Operation.........................................27Switching Off the Engine...........................144Vehicles With a Turbocharger........................144Symbols Glossary.............................................7SYNCâ„¢ 2........................................................343General Information.........................................343
SYNCâ„¢ Applications andServices........................................................320In the Event of a Crash.....................................322Switching Emergency Assistance On andOff........................................................................321SYNC AppLink.....................................................323SYNC Emergency Assistance.........................321SYNCâ„¢...........................................................305General Information.........................................305SYNCâ„¢ Troubleshooting..........................333
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TailgateSee: Manual Liftgate...........................................46See: Power Liftgate.............................................46Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications.............277Temporary Mobility Kit..............................260Checking the Tire Pressure............................263General Information.........................................260Inflating the Tire..................................................261Using the Temporary Mobility Kit................260Tire Care..........................................................263Tire Inflation When PuncturedSee: Temporary Mobility Kit..........................260Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........264Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System.......................................265How Temperature Affects the TirePressures..........................................................267Tire Pressure Monitoring System ResetProcedure.........................................................267Understanding the Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem..............................................................265Tire Pressures................................................273Tire Repair KitSee: Temporary Mobility Kit..........................260TiresSee: Wheels and Tires.....................................260Tow Ball............................................................216Driving with a Trailer...........................................217Maintenance.........................................................217Swiveling the Tow Ball Arm............................216Towbar Dimensions....................................278Sedan and 5-Door.............................................279Wagon....................................................................279
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