Ford Mondeo Quiz
Vehicle Cleaning

Exterior Cleaning

In this manual: Vehicle Cleaning
Introduction — 9Overview — 6Child safety — 5Seat belts — 4Supplemental Restraint System — 8Keys and Remote Controls — 4MyKey — 9Locks — 3Safety — 4Steering wheel — 6Wipers and washers — 4Lighting — 15Windows and mirrors — 7Instrument cluster — 4Information Displays — 3Climate control unit — 9Seats — 10Auxiliary power points — 1Storage Compartments — 4Engine Starting and Stopping — 7Unique Driving Characteristics — 1Fuel and Refueling — 7High-voltage battery — 3Transmission — 1Brakes — 5Traction control — 3Electronic Stability Control — 3Parking Aids — 7Cruise control — 4Driver assistance — 21Vehicle Loading — 1Towing — 3Driving tips — 6Roadside assistance in emergencies — 11Fuses — 3Maintenance — 15Vehicle Cleaning — 6Wheels and Tires — 8Capacities and specifications — 3Audio system — 8SYNC — 7SYNC 2 — 10Appendices — 3
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Note: If you use an automatic car wash with a wax treatment, make sure to remove the wax from the windshield and the wiper blades. Note: Before using an automatic car wash, check whether it can be used on your vehicle. Note: Some car washes use high-pressure water. As a result, water droplets may enter your vehicle and could also damage some of its parts. Note: Remove the antenna before taking the vehicle through a car wash. Note: Switch off the blower to prevent contamination of the cabin air filter.

We recommend washing your vehicle with a sponge and lukewarm water containing car shampoo.

Headlamp Cleaning

Note: Do not scratch the headlamp lens.

Do not use abrasives, alcohol-based solvents or chemical solvents to clean them. Note: Do not wipe the headlamps when dry.

Rear Window Cleaning

Note: Do not rub the inside of the rear window. Do not use abrasives or chemical solvents to clean it.

Use a clean, lint-free cloth or a damp chamois to clean the inside of the rear window.

Cleaning chrome trim

Note: Do not use abrasive products or chemical solvents. Use soapy water. Note: Do not use cleaning products on hot surfaces, and do not leave cleaning products on chrome surfaces for longer than recommended. Note: Industrial cleaning products or chemicals may cause damage over time.

Protecting the body paint

WARNINGS

  • Do not apply polish to your vehicle in direct, intense sunlight.
  • Avoid contact of polish with plastic surfaces. It may be difficult to remove.
  • Do not apply polish to the windshield or rear window. This may make the wipers noisy and ineffective.

We recommend waxing the paint once or twice a year.

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