FORD C MAX 2008 1.G Owner's Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The front airbags activate duringsignificant collisions which areeither frontal or up to 30degrees from the left or the right.The airbags inflate within a fewthousandths of a second. They willdeflate on contact with the frontoccupants thus cushioning forwardbody movement.
During minor collisions as well asoverturns and rear or side collisions,the front airbag system will not beactivated.
WARNINGS
Repairs to the steering wheel,steering column and airbagsystem should be carried out byproperly trained technicians.
Always keep the areas in frontof the airbags free. Never affixanything to or over these areas.
These areas should only be wipedwith a damp cloth, never with a wetcloth.
Side air bags
A label on the seatback indicates thatside airbags are fitted. The sideairbags are fitted on the side of theseatbacks of the front seats. In caseof a severe lateral collision, the airbagon the side affected by the collisionwill be inflated.
The airbag will inflate between thedoor panel and occupant. Once theoccupant’s body contacts the airbag,the propellant escapes, therebycushioning the impact.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The side airbags are not activatedupon minor lateral collisions nor uponfront or rear impacts.
Curtain air bags
Moulded badges in the A- andB-piller trims indicate that curtain airbags are fitted. The curtain airbagsare fitted over the front and rear sidewindows inside the roof lining. In caseof a severe lateral collision, the air bagon the side affected by the collisionwill be inflated.
The curtain air bags are not activatedupon minor lateral collisions nor uponfront or rear impacts.
Seat belts
WARNINGS
Use seat belts at all times.
Never use a seat belt for morethan one person.
Avoid wearing thick clothing.
WARNINGS
The seat belts should fit tightlyaround the body.
Seat belt pretensioner
WARNING
The belt pretensioners must notbe removed. If thepretensioners are deployed duringan accident, they must be replaced.Have the pretensioners serviced anddisposed of by specially trainedpersonnel only.
The restraint system, with beltpretensioners in the front seats, helpsto reduce the risk of serious injury ina major frontal impact. During aserious crash the seat belts arepretensioned to help reduce slack inthe belt. The safety belt pretensioneris a device which removes excesswebbing from the safety belt system.When the safety belt pretensionerdeploys, webbing from the lap andshoulder belt is tightened.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The belt pretensioner is not triggeredin any side, rear or minor frontalcollisions.
FASTENING THE SEAT
BELTS
WARNING
Insert the tongue into the buckleuntil a distinct click is heard,otherwise the seat belt will not belocked correctly.
Pull the belt out steadily. It may lockif pulled sharply or if the vehicle is ona slope.
To release the belt, press the redbutton on the buckle and let the beltrewind completely and smoothly.
When in use, the rear seat beltsshould be placed in the belt guideson the outboard seatbacks.
WARNING
In order to ensure that thecentre belt works properly, therear seatback must be correctlyengaged.
Make sure that each seat belt usesthe correct buckle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The retractor for the rear centre seatbelt is located in the roof. To fastenthe seat belt, pull it out steadily andengage the smaller, black tongue inthe smaller black buckle to the rightof the centre seat.
Then pull the larger tongue acrossthe lap and engage it in the largerbuckle to the left of the centre seat.
To release the belt, first press the redbutton on the left buckle and let thebelt rewind. If in constant use, the beltcan be left buckled in the right-handbuckle. When not in use, or whenfolding or moving the rear seats, thebelt should be released from theright-hand buckle by pressing thebutton on the side of the buckle andletting the belt rewind smoothly tothe retractor in the roof.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fold the smaller seat belt tongueback and insert the larger belt tongueinto the retaining slot as shown.
SEAT BELT HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
Press the locking control on theheight adjuster and move the pivotso that the belt rests across thecentre of the shoulder.
Lifting the slider slightly while pressingthe locking control makes it easier torelease the locking mechanism.
USING SEAT BELTS
DURING PREGNANCY
WARNING
Position the seat belt correctlyfor your safety and that of yourunborn child. Do not use only the lapstrap or the shoulder strap.
Position the lap strap comfortablyacross your hips and low beneathyour pregnant abdomen. Position theshoulder strap between your breasts,above and to the side of yourpregnant abdomen.
DISABLING THE
PASSENGER AIRBAG
WARNING
Make sure that the passengerairbag is disabled when using arearward facing child restraint on thefront passenger seat.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fitting the passengerairbag deactivation switch
WARNING
If you need to fit a child restrainton a seat protected by anoperational airbag in front of it, havea passenger airbag deactivationswitch fitted. Ask your dealer forfurther information.
Note:The key switch is located inthe glove compartment with anairbag deactivation lamp in theinstrument panel.
If the airbag warning lamp illuminatesor flashes when you are driving, thisindicates a malfunction. SeeWarning lamps and indicators(page 90). Remove the child restraintand have the system checkedimmediately.
Disabling the passengerairbag
DisabledA
EnabledB
Turn the switch to position A.
When you switch the ignition on,check that the passenger airbagdeactivation warning lamp illuminates.
Enabling the passengerairbag
WARNING
Make sure that the passengerairbag is enabled when you arenot using a child restraint on the frontpassenger seat.
Turn the switch to position B.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine GENERAL INFORMATION
ON RADIO FREQUENCIES
CAUTION
The radio frequency used byyour remote control can also beused by other short distance radiotransmissions (e.g. amateur radios,medical equipment, wirelessheadphones, remote controls andalarm systems). If the frequencies arejammed, you will not be able to useyour remote control. You can lockand unlock the doors with the key.
Note:You could unlock the doors ifyou press the buttons on the remotecontrol unintentionally.
The operating range between yourremote control and your vehiclevaries depending on theenvironment.
PROGRAMMING THE
REMOTE CONTROL
A maximum of eight remote controlscan be programmed (including theones delivered with the vehicle). Theremote controls must remain insidethe vehicle during the programmingprocedure. Fasten the front seatbelts and close all doors to ensurethat conflicting chimes do not soundduring programming.
•To programme new remotecontrols turn the ignition key toposition II four times within sixseconds.
•Turn the ignition to position 0. Atone sounds to indicate that it isnow possible to programme theremote controls for ten seconds.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine •Press any button on a newremote control. A tone will soundas confirmation. Repeat this laststep for all your remote controls,including your original. Do notremove the key from the ignitionwhen pressing the button on thisremote control.
•Switch the ignition back on(position II) or wait for tenseconds without programminganother remote control to end thekey programming. Only theremote controls which you havejust programmed are now able tolock and unlock the vehicle.
Reprogramming theunlocking function
You can change the unlockingfunction so that pressing the unlockbutton once deactivates the centrallocking or double locking, disarmsthe anti-theft alarm system andunlocks only the driver’s door.Pressing the unlock button twicewithin three seconds also unlocks thepassengers’ doors.
In order to re-programme thefunction, press and hold the unlockand lock buttons simultaneously forat least four seconds with the ignitionswitched off. The direction indicatorswill flash twice to indicate that theunlocking function has beensuccessfully re-programmed.
Pressing and holding both buttonssimultaneously for at least fourseconds again will change thefunction back.
CHANGING THE REMOTE
CONTROL BATTERY
If the range of the transmitter in theremote control decreases gradually,the battery (type 3V CR 2032) shouldbe replaced.
Remote control type 1
First, press the button to release thekey blade.
Passive key
Remove the spare key.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Opening the container
Remote control type 1
•Insert a screw driver as far aspossible into the slot at the sideof the remote control and push ittowards the key blade to releasethe container from the key blade.
•Insert the screw driver into theopening at the side of thecontainer and rotate it to startopening the container.
Remote control type 1 andpassive key
Remote controlA
Passive keyB
•Insert the screw driver into theopening at the front of thecontainer and rotate it to open thecontainer completely. Be carefulnot to lose the key ring.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Remote control type 2
•Carefully separate the transmitterunit from the key using ascrewdriver at the recess on theback.
•Open the transmitter unit byseparating the retaining clips onthe sides with the screwdriver.
Replacing the battery
Type 1A
Type 2B
Passive keyC
•Insert the screw driver into theopening marked with an arrowand carefully prise out the battery.Take care not to touch the batterycontacts or the printed circuitboard.
•Insert a new battery. The pluscontact of the battery (markedwith a +) must face upwards.
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