ESP FORD C MAX 2008 1.G Owners Manual

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Thank you for choosing Ford. Werecommend that you take some timeto get to know your vehicle byreading this handbook. The more thatyou know about it, the greater thesafety and pleasure you will get fromdriving it.
Note:This handbook describesproduct features and optionsavailable throughout the range,sometimes even before they aregenerally available. It may describeoptions not fitted to your vehicle.
Note:Always use and operate yourvehicle in line with all applicable lawsand regulations.
Note:Pass on this handbook whenselling your vehicle. It is an integralpart of the vehicle.
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
Symbols in this handbook
WARNING
You risk death or serious injuryto yourself and others if you donot follow the instructions highlightedby the warning symbol.
CAUTION
You risk damaging your vehicleif you do not follow theinstructions highlighted by the cautionsymbol.
Symbols on your vehicle
When you see these symbols, readand follow the relevant instructionsin this handbook before touching orattempting adjustment of any kind.
PARTS AND
ACCESSORIES
Now you can be sure thatyour Ford parts are Fordparts
Your Ford has been built to thehighest standards using high qualityFord Original Parts. As a result, youcan enjoy driving it for many years.
Should the unexpected occur and amajor part needs replacing, werecommend that you accept nothingless than Ford Original Parts.
The use of Ford Original Partsensures that your vehicle is repairedto its pre-accident condition andmaintains its maximum residual value.
Ford Original Parts match Ford'sstringent safety requirements andhigh standards of fit, finish andreliability. Quite simply, they representthe best overall repair value, includingparts and labour costs.
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Introduction

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Multi-function lever: Information display controls. Direction indicators.See Direction indicators (page 71). Main beam. See Lightingcontrol (page 64).
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Instrument cluster. See Gauges (page 88). See Warning lampsand indicators (page 90).
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Horn. See Horn (page 55).E
Wiper lever. See Wipers and washers (page 59).F
Card holder.G
Air vents. See Air vents (page 107).H
Hazard warning flasher switch. See Hazard warning flashers(page 70).I
Airbag deactivation indicator. See Disabling the passengerairbag (page 33). Parking aid switch. See Using the parkingaid (page 162).
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Start button. See Keyless starting (page 145).J
Heated windscreen switch. See Heated windows and mirrors(page 114).K
Heated rear window switch. See Heated windows and mirrors(page 114).L
Stability control (ESP) switch. See Using stability control (page161).M
Climate controls. See Climate control (page 107).N
Audio or navigation unit. See separate handbook.O
Heated front seat switch. See Heated seats (page 132).P
Ignition switch. See Ignition switch (page 141).Q
Steering wheel adjustment. See Adjusting the steering wheel(page 55).R
Cruise control switches. See Using cruise control (page 164).S
Audio controls. See Audio control (page 55).T
Instrument lighting dimmer. See Instrument lighting dimmer(page 134).U
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Air vents. See Air vents (page 107).D
Heated windscreen switch. See Heated windows and mirrors(page 114).E
Multi-function lever: Information display controls. See Informationdisplays (page 96). Direction indicators. See Directionindicators (page 71). Main beam. See Lighting control (page64).
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Horn. See Horn (page 55).G
Instrument cluster. See Gauges (page 88). See Warning lampsand indicators (page 90).
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Wiper lever. See Wipers and washers (page 59).I
Headlamp levelling control. See Headlamp levelling (page 66).J
Lighting control. See Lighting control (page 64). Front fog lamps.See Front fog lamps (page 65). Rear fog lamp. See Rear foglamps (page 65).
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Instrument lighting dimmer. See Instrument lighting dimmer(page 134).L
Ignition switch. See Ignition switch (page 141).M
Cruise control switches. See Using cruise control (page 164).N
Steering wheel adjustment. See Adjusting the steering wheel(page 55).O
Audio controls. See Audio control (page 55).P
Heated rear window switch. See Heated windows and mirrors(page 114).Q
Stability control (ESP) switch. See Using stability control (page161).R
Climate controls. See Climate control (page 107).S
Audio/navigation unit. See separate handbook.T
Heated front seat switch. See Heated seats (page 132).U
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Quick start

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WARNING
The vehicle does not lock itselfautomatically. If no lockingbutton is pressed, the vehicle willremain unlocked.
Note:Before leaving the vehicle,ensure that the ignition switch ispulled out. See Ignition switch(page 141).
Note:A valid passive key must belocated within the detection range ofthe respective door. If locking fromthe tailgate, the passive key must bewithin the tailgate detection range.
Note:Once activated, the vehiclewill remain locked for approximatelythree seconds, even if the passivekey is within the detection rangeduring this delay period. This is toallow you to pull a door handle andcheck if the vehicle is locked. Whenthe delay period is over, the doorscan be opened again, provided thepassive key is within the respectivedetection range. The delay periodcan be set to zero by an expert.
Note:If a passive key is left insidethe vehicle PASSIVE KEY LEFTINSIDE appears in the informationdisplay. Remove the passive keyfrom the vehicle interior. All passivekeys left inside the vehicle when it islocked will be disabled.
To activate central locking and armthe alarm:
•Press the locking button on oneof the front doors or the tailgateonce.
•On vehicles without doublelocking, the direction indicatorswill flash twice as confirmation.
To activate double locking, to armthe alarm and the interior sensors:
•Press the locking button on oneof the front doors or the tailgatetwice within three seconds.
•The direction indicators will flashtwice as confirmation.
Deactivating the key freefunction
The key free function can bedeactivated using the informationdisplay. See Information displays(page 96).
Once it is deactivated:
•the vehicle can only be lockedand unlocked using the spare keyin the lock cylinder on the driver’sdoor or using the buttons on thepassive key.
•the engine can only be startedwith the spare key.
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LocksE78282

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All vehicles
Shows the temperature of the enginecoolant. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle will remainin the centre section.
CAUTION
Do not restart the engine until thecause of overheating has beenresolved.
If the needle enters the red section,the engine is overheating. Stop theengine, switch the ignition off anddetermine the cause once theengine has cooled down. SeeEngine coolant check (page 201).
Fuel gauge
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pumpsymbol indicates on which side of thevehicle the fuel filler cap is located.
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps andindicators illuminate when the ignitionis switched on:
•Airbag
•Oil pressure
•Engine immobiliser
•ABS
•Stability control (ESP)
•Engine
•Doors open
•Brake system
•Engine systems fault
•Frost
•Power steering
•Ignition
If a warning lamp or indicator doesnot illuminate when the ignition isswitched on, it indicates amalfunction. Have the systemchecked by an expert.
ABS warning lamp
If the ABS warning lampilluminates when driving, itindicates a malfunction.Have this checked by an expert.Normal braking (without ABS) will bemaintained.
Airbag warning lamp
If the warning lamp does notilluminate, if it stays on orilluminates intermittently orcontinuously while driving, it meansthere is a malfunction. Have thesystem checked by an expert.
Brake system warning lamp
WARNING
If it illuminates after releasing theparking brake or when driving,have the braking system checked byan expert immediately.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The brake system warninglamp remains illuminatedwhen the parking brake isengaged. It will also illuminate if thebrake fluid level falls below the MINmark.
Brake system and ABSwarning lamps
WARNING
Reduce vehicle speed gradually.Use the brakes with great care.Do not step on the brake pedalabruptly.
If both warning lamps illuminate atthe same time when driving, stopthe vehicle as soon as it is safe todo so. Have the braking systemchecked by an expert beforecontinuing your journey.
Cruise control indicator
The indicator in theinstrument cluster willilluminate when the systemis in use.
Direction indicator
A sudden increase in therate of flashing warns of afailed indicator bulb.
Doors open warning lamp
Illuminates when the ignitionis switched on and remainson if any door, the bonnet orthe luggage compartment is notclosed properly.
Engine systems faultwarning lamp
Illuminates to indicate amalfunction of the engineand powertrain relatedsystems. Stop the vehicle as soon assafely possible and switch off theengine immediately. Have the enginechecked by an expert immediately.
Engine warning lamp
If it illuminates with theengine running, it indicatesa malfunction. If it flasheswhen driving, reduce the vehiclespeed immediately. If it continues toflash, avoid heavy acceleration andhigh engine speed. Have your vehiclechecked by an expert immediately.
Front fog lamp indicator
The indicator will illuminatewhen the front fog lampsare in use.
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Instruments E71340

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WARNING
Do not resume the journey if theoil level is correct. Have theengine checked by an expert.
If it stays on after starting orilluminates during a journey,stop immediately, switch offthe engine and check the engine oillevel. Top up straight away if the levelis low.
Power steering warninglamp
Illuminates to indicate amalfunction of the powersteering system. Fullsteering will be maintained but youwill need to exert greater force onthe steering wheel. Have the systemchecked by an expert as soon aspossible.
Rear fog lamp indicator
The indicator in theinstrument cluster willilluminate when the rear foglamps are switched on.
Seat belt reminder
WARNINGS
The seat belt reminder remainsin stand-by mode after thedriver has fastened his/her seat belt.It will be reactivated if the driverunbuckles his/her seat belt.
WARNINGS
Never sit on top of a buckledseat belt to avoid the seat beltreminder. The restraint system canonly work properly if passengershave buckled up their seat belts.
When the vehicle’s speedexceeds 23 km/h (14 mph),the seat belt reminder willilluminate if the driver’s seat belt isunbuckled. The seat belt reminderwill not go out until the driver hasfastened his/her seat belt.
To deactivate the seat belt reminderfor one ignition cycle, the driver mustbuckle and unbuckle the seat beltwithin 3 seconds with the ignitionswitched on.
Stability control (ESP)indicator
Note:If the indicator does notilluminate when the ignition isswitched on or if it stays illuminatedwhilst driving, it indicates amalfunction.
Illuminates when stabilitycontrol is switched off andflashes when stability control(ESP) is activated.
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Instruments

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Information displaysTripOdoAvgFuelAvgSpeedAllSetClock24HourMode12HourModeABCE98875StandardSportComfortAlwaysoffHelpScreenDisplayConfigureRadioInfoEconomyStandardAdaptiveSportPhoneInfoNAVInfoOnGuidanceAlwaysonSteeringAutoTrans.ResetTripMessagesCarSetupESPClockSetup

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Note:Kickdown functions in thesame way in all three modes.
Economy: The transmission keepsthe engine at lower engine speedsin order to optimize fuel economy.
Adaptive: The standard setupsuitable for all driving styles.
Sport: Initially, the transmission letsthe engine run at higher enginespeeds to provide faster accelerationand greater engine braking efficiency.Thereafter, it will adapt to yourindividual driving style.
ESP
Select this option to activate ESP.
Language setting
A choice of eleven languages areavailable.
Scroll to this display using the rotarycontrol and press the SET/RESETbutton to select the desiredlanguage. Turn the rotary control tosave the setting and exit the menu.
Clock setting
Note:This display is only present onvehicles equipped with aprogrammable auxiliary heater butno Ford audio or navigation system.If the vehicle is equipped with a Fordaudio or navigation system, the timeis set on the audio or navigationsystem. See separate audio ornavigation handbook.
Scroll to this display using the rotarycontrol and press SET/RESET. Thehours start to flash and can be setusing the rotary control.
Press the SET/RESET button toconfirm the setting and move to theminutes.
Proceed in the same way to set theminutes and the date.
After setting the year and pressingSET/RESET, the time and date arestored.
Units of measure
To toggle between metric andimperial units, scroll to this display andpress the SET/RESET button.
Toggling the units of measure usingthis display will affect the followingdisplays:
•Distance to empty
•Average fuel consumption
•Instantaneous fuel consumption
•Average speed
•Outside air temperature
•The temperature display in theautomatic climate control.
The units of measure for outside airtemperature and the automaticclimate control can be toggledindependent of the other displays.See General information (page96).
Auxiliary heaterprogramming
See Auxiliary heater (page 114).
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Information displays

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Electronic acceleration control(EAC). The vehicle can bedriven but the accelerationrate will be noticeablyreduced. Maximum vehiclespeed will be maintained.Have the system checked byan expert as soon as possible.
redAcceleration reduced
Screen washer.amberLow washer fluid level
Service Indication-Service oil
Power steering
SystemWarninglampMessage
Power steering. Full steeringwill be maintained but you willneed to exert greater forceon the steering wheel. Havethe system checked by anexpert as soon as possible.
amberPower steering malfunction
Transmission
SystemWarninglampMessage
Under certain driving condi-tions it is possible that theclutches in the transmissioncan overheat. In thesecircumstances it is necessaryto press the brake pedal and
redTransm. overt. Press brake
stop the vehicle to preventdamage to the transmission.
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Information displays