Car maintenance and care Ford Mondeo 2

Car maintenance and care
You can service the car yourself. Nevertheless, in some cases, when there is no necessary equipment or work experience, it is advisable to contact the workshop or...

Spare parts
Spare parts required for maintenance or repair work must be available at least one day before the start of work. Make a list of spare parts you need to purchase. Provide...

Checking the engine oil level
Check the engine oil level approximately every 600 km. To do this, remove the oil dipstick and wipe it with a clean cloth. Insert it again and take it out again. With...

Checking the brake fluid level
Pic. 13. Brake fluid reservoir The brake fluid reservoir is located at the top, above the master brake cylinder. This reservoir is transparent, so the brake fluid level...

Checking the brake signals
The operation of the brake lights is best checked with an assistant. Step on the brake with your foot while the assistant checks to see if the lights come on. You can...

Checking the lighting system
Turn on all the lights one by one (including horn and hazard warning lights) and check their work. Rear lights, including reversing lights, are best checked at night in...

Tire pressure check
Check tire pressure regularly. The required tire pressure is indicated in the operating instructions. If you are planning long trips at higher speeds, you can slightly...

Checking the coolant level
Pic. 14. Expansion tank The coolant level on a cold engine must be between the marks «Min» And «Max» expansion tank (pic. 14). If the engine is hot, wait until the...

Checking the oil level in an automatic transmission
If the amount of fluid is insufficient, malfunctions in the transmission may occur, the fluid level must be checked frequently. It is recommended to have it checked by a...

Checking the oil level in a manual transmission
It is necessary to measure the oil level in the gearbox with the engine off. The oil filler plug is installed on the side of the gearbox. After unscrewing the plug (for...

Checking the accessory drive belt
Depending on the installed units, the location of the belt on all versions is different. In subsection «Cooling system» and sec. «Electrical system» details how to...

Parking brake adjustment
During the operation of the car, as the brake linings wear out, the travel of the parking brake lever increases. Raise the rear wheels, move the parking brake lever 3 to...

Lubricants, sealants
Each car manufacturer recommends certain performance fluids for use, so the company's recommendations must be followed «Ford». If a sealant is mentioned in the...

Recommendations for working with threaded connections
During operation, the threaded connections loosen. The following instructions should help you troubleshoot your problems: - When loosening nuts on studs, always clean...

Accumulator battery
When disconnecting the battery, please note the following: - do not disconnect the battery while the engine is running; - with the airbag installed, wait some time after...

Airbag system
The airbag is installed as standard on the driver's side in front of the steering wheel and can be optionally installed on the passenger side next to the driver. In this...

Seat belt pretensioner
The system is installed in both front seats. The sudden deceleration of the vehicle during a frontal or near-frontal collision is detected by the mass sensor. If the...