Lighting, light and sound signaling

Headlights. On Ford Mondeo cars, block headlights are used that combine low beam and high beam headlights (with single filament lamps) and direction indicators. In addition, the headlights contain marker lamps that can also be used as parking lights. The dipped and main beam headlights are switched on by the left steering column switch for outdoor lighting using relays located in the mounting block in the engine compartment. Control voltage is applied to the high beam relay coils from the ambient light switch when it is in the headlights on position. Regardless of the position of the outdoor light switch, you can turn on the main beam headlights briefly by moving the switch lever towards you.

Depending on the configuration, three types of block headlights can be installed on Ford Mondeo cars.

Conventional headlights have halogen high-beam bulbs (H1) and near (H7) light, as well as side light and direction indicators. Change headlight beam configuration to comply with national traffic regulations (right hand or left hand traffic) by gluing a special tape with notches to specific places of diffusers.

Projection headlights with Dynamic Adaptive Front Lighting use the same set of bulbs as conventional headlights, with additional cornering lights. Moreover, when driving in a turn, the light flow of the dipped-beam lamp with the help of a projection lens turns in the direction of turning the car. In high beam mode, both high beam and low beam lamps are on. When reverse gear is engaged, the adaptive system operates in a mirror-inverted mode. When parking maneuvers at speeds below 3 km/h, the dipped beam does not turn, so as not to dazzle oncoming drivers when the steering wheel is turned back. Change headlight beam configuration to comply with national traffic regulations (right hand or left hand traffic) by moving the lever located inside the headlight, which can be accessed by opening the back cover of the headlight. Additionally, the headlights are equipped with cornering lights that turn on when cornering at speeds up to 80 km/h. Moreover, only the lamp located inside the trajectory of movement turns on.


In gas-discharge ("xenon") headlights, a gas discharge lamp is used as the main source of head light (D1S). In the low beam mode, the light cone is limited by a special curtain, which in the high beam mode is moved to the side by a special executive motor. Additionally, in high beam mode, a conventional halogen incandescent lamp is turned on (H1). Change the beam configuration of the headlights according to national traffic regulations in the same way as for headlights with dynamic adaptive front lighting system. In addition, the headlights are equipped with cornering lights, similar to headlights with dynamic adaptive front lighting.

In all headlights, when parking the car in a poorly lit place, you can turn on the side light lamps in the parking light mode on one side only (sides of the possible passage of other vehicles). The parking light mode is turned on by turning the direction indicator switch lever in the appropriate direction, if the key is in the lock (switch) ignition is in the "0" position.

Among other things, the vehicle has a system for automatically switching on the dipped beam of headlights and side lights by the GEM module, depending on the degree of external illumination, based on a signal from a combined rain and light sensor. Automatic switching on occurs under the following conditions: – key in the switch (castle) the ignition is in the "II" or "III" position; – the outdoor lighting switch is in the "AUTO" position; – the ambient light level is below the memorized threshold value.


If the light sensors around the vehicle and in the front sector detect a drop in light levels at the same time (e.g. tunnel entrance), the GEM unit turns on the exterior lighting and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster. If the vehicle suddenly enters the shadow of a large truck or bus, both sensors detect different degrees of illumination on the side and in the front sector, as a result of which the exterior lighting does not turn on.

Fog lights. Fog lights are installed on cars at the bottom of the front bumper. They can only be turned on when the outdoor lighting is on.

Rear lights. They are equipped with brake and parking lights, direction indicators, reversing lights, fog lights.

Rear fog light. The fog lights in the rear lights are turned on by pressing the switch button installed in the exterior lighting control unit located on the instrument panel only if the headlights are on. When the side lights are turned off, the rear fog light turns off automatically.

Direction indicators. Turn signal lamps are installed in the headlights, rear and side lights. Right or left direction indicators are switched on by the left steering column switch.

In alarm mode, the alarm switch turns on all direction indicators. The flashing of the lamps is provided by the alarm breaker relay.

Headlight electric corrector. The cars are equipped with an electric headlight corrector, which allows you to change the direction of the headlight beam in a vertical plane, depending on the load of the car. Moreover, on vehicles with gas-discharge (xenon) the headlights are equipped with a second-generation automatic headlight beam leveler with a dynamic control system that takes into account not only the change in the angle of inclination depending on the vehicle load, but also the change in the angle of inclination during movement caused by the action of aerodynamic forces (long driving at high speed). To avoid unnecessary fluctuations in the headlight beam, the system does not react to body vibrations on road bumps and changes in its position during acceleration and braking.


An additional brake light on cars with sedan and hatchback bodies is installed in the trunk lid (tailgate, respectively), and on cars with a station wagon - in the upper part of the tailgate glass. The brake light has five W16W type bulbs.

TIP: Get in the habit of changing bulbs regularly (especially incandescent headlights). Over time, the bulb of the lamp becomes cloudy and the brightness of the lamp decreases. Moreover, this process is rather slow, so the driver does not notice the gradual deterioration of road illumination.

GOOD ADVICE: Recently, there are more and more cars whose headlights shine like a Christmas tree in various shades of blue. All this is called the word "xenon" and is considered very fashionable. No doubt, xenon headlights, installed as standard on the latest models of foreign cars, illuminate the road much better, and the car looks much more impressive with them. It is not surprising that many are also trying to improve their car, especially since now a lot of "xenon" lamps of various manufactures have appeared on the shelves (most often Chinese). Do not buy cheap - such lamps have nothing to do with real xenon discharge lamps without incandescent filaments. These are ordinary lamps with stained glass. The light transmission capacity of such glass is much lower than that of standard lamps, the threads of fakes are usually not installed in focus, and a headlight with such a lamp, with external showiness, practically does not illuminate anything, but mercilessly blinds oncoming drivers. In addition, manufacturers of such lamps, in order to compensate for the decrease in luminous flux, increase their power beyond the norm. Often their installation leads to melting of the insulation of wires and connecting blocks.

USEFUL ADVICE: A fire is also possible. It’s better not to buy a "headache" for your money, but buy ordinary good quality lamps or, if headlights with gas discharge lamps are also provided for your car, install them from an authorized dealer.