warning FORD MONDEO 2014 4.G Owner's Manual
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
Note:Check your vehicle is locked beforeleaving it unattended.
Note:Do not leave your keys in your vehicle.
Power Door Locks
The power door lock control is on the driverand front passenger door panels.
Unlock.A
Lock.B
Door Lock Indicator
An LED on each door window trimilluminates when you lock the door. Itremains on for up to 10 minutes after youswitch the ignition off.
Door Lock Switch Inhibitor
When you electronically lock your vehicle,the power door lock switch will no longeroperate after 20 seconds. You must unlockyour vehicle with the remote control, orswitch the ignition on to restore functionto these switches. You can switch thisfeature on or off in the information display.See Information Displays (page 86).
Remote Control
You can use the remote control at any timewhen the ignition is off.
Unlocking the Doors
Press the button to unlock alldoors. The direction indicatorswill flash.
Note:The driver door can be unlocked withthe key if the remote control is notfunctioning.
Note:When you leave your vehicleunattended for several weeks, the remotecontrol turns off. Your vehicle must beunlocked and the engine started using thekey. Unlocking and starting your vehicle onceenables the remote control.
Reprogramming the UnlockingFunction
You can reprogram the unlocking functionso that only the driver door is unlocked.See Remote Control (page 32).
Locking the Doors
Press the button to lock alldoors. The direction indicatorswill flash.
Note:If any door or the liftgate is open, orif the hood is open on vehicles that have ananti-theft alarm or remote start, thedirection indicators will not flash.
Double Locking the Doors
WARNING
Do not use double locking whenpassengers or animals are inside yourvehicle. The doors cannot beunlocked or opened from the inside whendouble locked.
Double locking is a theft protection featurethat prevents someone from opening thedoors from the inside. It will only operateif all of the doors are fully closed.
Press the button twice withinthree seconds.
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WARNINGS
It is extremely dangerous to ride in acargo area, inside or outside of avehicle. In a crash, people riding inthese areas are more likely to be seriouslyinjured or killed. Do not allow people to ridein any area of your vehicle that is notequipped with seats and safety belts. Makesure everyone in your vehicle is in a seatand properly using a safety belt. Failure tofollow this warning could result in seriouspersonal injury or death.
Make sure to close and latch theliftgate to prevent drawing exhaustfumes into your vehicle. This will alsoprevent passengers and cargo from fallingout. If you must drive with the liftgate open,keep the vents or windows open so outsideair comes into your vehicle. Failure tofollow this warning could result in seriouspersonal injury.
Note:Be careful when opening or closingthe liftgate in a garage or other enclosedarea to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note:Do not hang anything, for example abike rack, from the glass or liftgate. Thiscould damage the liftgate and itscomponents.
Note: Do not leave the liftgate open whiledriving. This could damage the liftgate andits components.
Opening the Liftgate
Manually
Press the release button above the licenseplate to unlatch the liftgate.
With the Remote Control
Press the button twice withinthree seconds.
Closing the Liftgate
A handle is located inside the liftgate tohelp with closing.
POWER LIFTGATE (If Equipped)
WARNINGS
Do not operate the liftgate unless itis free from obstruction.
Careless opening and closing of theliftgate can override the protectionfunction and cause injuries.
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Do not place objects on the liftgate.
Make sure you fully close the liftgateafter operation.
Operate the liftgate only when yourvehicle is stationary.
You can operate the liftgate using theremote control, the center console switch,the liftgate switch or the liftgate releasehandle.
Note:Make sure there is enough headroomto open the liftgate.
Note:If your vehicle has an automatictransmission, make sure the transmissionselector lever is in park.
Note:In extreme weather conditions,automatic opening and closing will not workwith the liftgate frozen to the seal.
Note:The liftgate will stop automaticallywhile opening and reverse some distance ifthere is an obstacle in the way.
Note:The liftgate will stop automaticallywhile closing and fully open if there is anobstacle in the way.
Note:You can manually operate theliftgate.
Liftgate Switch
Remote Control and Center ConsoleSwitch
Note:Switch the ignition on to operate theliftgate using the center console switch.
You will hear three chimes when theliftgate begins to close.
Five short chimes indicate a malfunctionwith the open or close request. This couldbe caused by one of the following:
•You switch the ignition on and thetransmission selector lever is not inpark.
•The battery voltage is below theminimum operating voltage.
•Your vehicle speed exceeds 3 mph (5km/h).
To open a fully closed liftgate, you caneither:
•Press the button on the remote controltwice within three seconds.
•Press the center console switch.
•Use the liftgate release handle.
To fully open a partially opened liftgate,you can either:
•Press the button on the remote controltwice within three seconds.
•Press the center console switch or theliftgate switch.
•Use the liftgate release handle.
To stop the liftgate, you can either:
•Press the button on the remote control.A further remote control operation willbe delayed for approximately threeseconds.
•Press the center console switch or theliftgate switch.
•Use the liftgate release handle.
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WARNING
The bounce-back feature will notwork and it will not detect obstacleswhen the liftgate is in contact withthe vehicle body.
Note:Do not leave a passive key in yourvehicle when closing the liftgate. A messagewill be shown in the display. SeeInformation Messages (page 96).
Note:A recessed grip is located inside theliftgate to help with closing.
You can either:
•Press the button on the remote controltwice within three seconds.
•Press the center console switch or theliftgate switch.
•Use the liftgate release handle.
•Manually close the liftgate
The liftgate will close automatically whenit comes into contact with the vehicle body.
Programming the Liftgate
1.Open the liftgate.
2.Manually move the liftgate to the newrequired position.
3.Press and hold the liftgate switch forat least three seconds. You will hear achime.
KEYLESS ENTRY
General Information
The system will not function if:
•Your vehicle battery has no charge.
•The passive key frequencies arejammed.
•The passive key battery has no charge.
Note:If the system does not function, youwill need to use the key blade to lock andunlock your vehicle.
The system allows you to operate yourvehicle without the use of a key or remotecontrol.
Passive locking and unlocking requires avalid passive key to be located within oneof the three external detection ranges.These are located approximately 3.3 ft(1 m) from the front door handles and theliftgate.
Note:The system may not function if thepassive key is close to metal objects orelectronic devices, for example keys or a cellphone.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM
Principle of Operation
The system prevents someone fromstarting the engine with an incorrectlycoded key.
Note:Do not leave correctly coded keys inthe vehicle. Always take your keys and lockall doors when leaving the vehicle.
Coded Keys
If you lose a key, you can obtain areplacement from an authorized dealer. Ifpossible, provide them with the keynumber from the tag provided with theoriginal keys. You can also obtain extrakeys from an authorized dealer.
Note:Have all of your remaining keyserased and recoded if you lose a key. Havereplacement keys coded together withrecoding your remaining keys. See anauthorized dealer for further information.
Note:Do not shield your keys with metalobjects. This may prevent the receiver fromrecognizing a coded key.
Arming the Engine Immobilizer
When you switch the ignition off the engineimmobilizer will arm automatically after ashort time.
Disarming the Engine Immobilizer
When you switch the ignition on the engineimmobilizer will disarm automatically if acorrectly coded key is used.
If you are unable to start your vehicle witha correctly coded key, have your vehiclechecked by an authorized dealer.
ANTI-THEFT ALARM -
VEHICLES WITH: INTERIOR
SENSOR
Alarm System
WARNING
Do not arm the alarm with full guardif passengers, animals or othermoving objects are inside yourvehicle.
Perimeter Alarm
The perimeter alarm is a deterrent againstunauthorized access to your vehiclethrough the doors and the hood. It alsoprotects the audio unit.
Interior Sensors
The interior lamp unit sensors are locatedin the overhead console.
Note:Do not cover up the interior lamp unitsensors.
The sensors act as a deterrent againstunauthorized intrusion by sensing anymovement inside your vehicle.
Triggering the Alarm
Once armed, the alarm is triggered in anyof the following ways:
•If someone opens a door, the liftgateor the hood without a valid key orremote control.
•If someone removes the audio unit ornavigation system.
•If you switch your vehicle on without acorrectly coded key.
•If the interior sensors detect movementwithin your vehicle.
If the alarm is triggered, the alarm horn willsound for 30 seconds and the hazardwarning flasher will flash for five minutes.
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Note:A valid passive key must be locatedwithin the detection range of that door forkeyless entry. See Keyless Entry (page 48).
Disarm and silence the alarm by unlockingthe doors and switching your vehicle on orunlocking the doors with the remotecontrol.
ANTI-THEFT ALARM -
VEHICLES WITH: INTEGRAL
BATTERY
Alarm System
WARNING
Do not arm the alarm with full guardif passengers, animals or othermoving objects are inside yourvehicle.
Perimeter Alarm
The perimeter alarm is a deterrent againstunauthorized access to your vehiclethrough the doors and the hood.
Interior Sensors
The interior lamp unit sensors are locatedin the overhead console.
Note:Do not cover up the interior lamp unitsensors.
The sensors act as a deterrent againstunauthorized access by sensing anymovement within your vehicle.
Battery Back-up Sounder
The battery back-up sounder is anadditional alarm system, which sounds asiren if your vehicle battery or the batteryback-up sounder is disconnected. Whenyou lock your vehicle the system is armed.The sounder has its own battery and willsound an alarm siren even if someonedisconnects your vehicle battery or thebattery back-up sounder itself.
Triggering the Alarm
Once armed, the alarm is triggered in anyof the following ways:
•If someone opens a door, the liftgateor the hood without a valid key orremote control.
•If someone removes the audio ornavigation system.
•If you switch your vehicle on without acorrectly coded key.
•If the interior sensors detect movementwithin your vehicle.
•On vehicles with a battery back-upsounder, if someone disconnects yourvehicle battery or the battery back-upsounder itself.
If the alarm is triggered, the alarm horn willsound for 30 seconds and the hazardwarning flasher will flash for five minutes.
Any further attempts to perform one of theabove sounds the alarm again.
Full and Reduced Guard
Full Guard
Full guard is the standard setting.
In full guard, the interior sensors are onwhen you arm the alarm.
Reduced Guard
In reduced guard, the interior sensors areoff when you arm the alarm.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL - VEHICLES WITH:
MANUAL ADJUSTABLE
STEERING COLUMN
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheelwhen your vehicle is moving.
Note:Make sure that you are sitting in thecorrect position. See Sitting in the CorrectPosition (page 126).
1.Unlock the steering column.
2.Adjust the steering wheel to the desiredposition.
3.Lock the steering column.
ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL - VEHICLES WITH:
POWER ADJUSTABLE
STEERING COLUMN
Note:Make sure that you are sitting in thecorrect position. See Sitting in the CorrectPosition (page 126).
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheelwhen your vehicle is moving.
Use the control on the side of the steeringcolumn to adjust the position.
To adjust:
•Tilt: Press the top or bottom of thecontrol.
•Telescope: Press the front or rear ofthe control.
The steering column sets a stoppingposition just short of the end of the columnposition to prevent damage to the steeringcolumn. A new stopping position sets if thesteering column encounters an objectwhen tilting or telescoping.
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Pull the lever toward you slightly andrelease it to flash the headlamps.
AUTOLAMPS
WARNING
The autolamps switch position maynot activate the headlamps in all lowvisibility conditions, such as daytimefog. Always ensure that your headlampsare switched to auto or on, as appropriate,during all low visibility conditions. Failureto do so may result in a collision.
When the lighting control is in theautolamps position, the headlampsautomatically turn on in low light situationsor when the wipers activate.
If equipped, the following also activatewhen the lighting control is in theautolamps position and you switch themon in the information display:
•Configurable daytime running lamps.
•Automatic high beam control.
•Adaptive headlamp control.
The headlamps will remain on for a periodof time after you switch the ignition off.Use the information display controls toadjust the period of time that theheadlamps will remain on. SeeInformation Displays (page 86).
Note:If you have autolamps switched onyou can only switch the high beamheadlamps on once the system has turnedthe headlamps on.
Windshield Wiper ActivatedHeadlamps
When the headlamp switch is in theAutolamps position, the windshield wiperactivated exterior lamps will turn on within10 seconds when you switch thewindshield wipers on. They turn offapproximately 60 seconds after you switchthe windshield wipers off.
This feature does not turn on the exteriorlamps:
•During a single wipe.
•While the wipers are on to clear washerfluid during a wash condition.
•If the wipers are in automatic orintermittent modes.
Note: If you have autolamps andautowipers switched on the low beamheadlamps will turn on automatically whenthe windshield wipers operate continuously.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER
Note:You disable the manual dimmerwhen you adjust the setting to AutoDimming in the information display. SeeInformation Displays (page 86).
Note:If you disconnect the battery or itbecomes discharged, the illuminatedcomponents will switch to the maximumsetting.
Press repeatedly or press and hold untilyou reach the desired level.
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
After you switch the ignition off, you canswitch the headlamps on by pulling thedirection indicator lever toward you. Youwill hear a short tone. The headlamps willswitch off automatically after threeminutes with any door open or 30 secondsafter the last door has been closed. Youcan cancel this feature by pulling thedirection indicator toward you again orswitching the ignition on.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
WARNING
Always remember to switch yourheadlamps on in low light situationsor during inclement weather. Thesystem does not activate the tail lampsand may not provide adequate lightingduring these conditions. Failure to activateyour headlamps under these conditionsmay result in a collision.
To switch the system on:
1.Switch the ignition on.
2.Switch the lighting control to the off orautolamp position.
AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM
CONTROL (If Equipped)
WARNINGS
The system does not relieve you ofyour responsibility to drive with duecare and attention. A manualoverride may be necessary if the systemfails to switch the high beam on or off.
A manual override may be requiredwhen approaching other road userssuch as cyclists.
Do not use the system in fog.
In cold and severe weatherconditions the system may notfunction. A manual override may benecessary in these cases.
The system may not deactivate thehigh beam if the lights of oncomingvehicles are hidden by obstacles (forexample guard rails).
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Check and replace wiper bladesregularly to ensure the camerasensor has a clear view through thewindscreen. Replacement wiper bladesmust be the correct length.
Note:Keep the windscreen free fromobstructions such as bird droppings, insectsand snow or ice.
Note:Reflective road signs may bedetected as oncoming traffic and theheadlamps will be switched to low beam.
Note:Always fit Ford Original Parts whenreplacing headlamp bulbs. Other bulbs mayreduce system performance.
The system will automatically switch onhigh beams if it is dark enough and no othertraffic is present. If it detects anapproaching vehicle’s headlamps or taillamps, or street lighting ahead the systemwill switch off high beam before it candistract other road users. Low beam willremain on.
A camera sensor is centrally mountedbehind the windshield of your vehicle. Thismonitors conditions continuously to decidewhen to switch the high beams on and off.
Once the system is active the high beamwill switch on if:
•It is dark enough to require the use ofhigh beams and
•there is no traffic or street lightingahead and
•vehicle speed is greater than 25 mph(40 km/h).
The high beam will switch off if:
•The ambient light is high enough thathigh beam is not required.
•An approaching vehicle's headlampsor tail lamps are detected.
•Street lighting is detected.
•Vehicle speed falls below 19 mph(30 km/h).
•The camera sensor is too hot orbecomes blocked.
Activating the System
Switch the system on using the informationdisplay. See Information Displays (page86). Turn the switch to the autolampsposition. See Autolamps (page 64).
The indicator will illuminate to confirmwhen the system is ready to assist.
Manually Overriding the System
Push or pull the lever to switch betweenhigh and low beam.
Note:This is a temporary override and thesystem will return to automatic operationafter a short period.
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