traction control FORD C MAX 2011 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Stability control (ESP) indicator
While driving, it flashes during
activation of the system. After
switching on the ignition, if it
does not illuminate or illuminates
continuously while driving, this indicates a
malfunction. During a malfunction, the
system switches off. Have the system
checked by a properly trained technician
as soon as possible. If you switch traction control off,
the warning lamp will illuminate.
The lamp will go out when you
switch the system back on or when you
switch the ignition off.
Start-stop indicator It will illuminate to inform you
when the engine shuts down or
in conjunction with a message.
See Using start-stop (page 133). See
Information Messages (page 90).
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Switching the chimes on and off
You can deactivate certain chimes using
the Information display control. For item
location: See At a Glance (page 10).
To set which chimes should sound:
1. Press the left arrow button on the steering wheel to enter the main menu.
2. Highlight Settings with the up and down arrow buttons and press the right
arrow button.
3. Highlight Chimes and press the right arrow button. 4.
Highlight Information or Warning and
press the OK button to switch the
chime on and off.
5. Press the left arrow button to exit the menu. Press and hold the left arrow
button to return to the main menu
display.
Automatic transmission
If position P is not selected, a warning
chime will sound when the driver ’s door is
opened.
Frost WARNING
Even if the temperature rises to
above +4°C (39°F) there is no
guarantee that the road is free of
hazards caused by inclement weather. A warning chime will sound in the following
conditions:
•
+4°C (39°F) or lower: frost warning
• 0°C (32°F) or lower: danger of icy
roads.
Key outside car
Vehicles with keyless entry
If the engine is running and a passive key
is no longer detected within the vehicle
interior, a chime will sound.
Key-in-ignition
A warning tone will sound when any door
is opened if the vehicle exceeds a relatively
low speed.
Lights on
A warning chime will sound if the driver ’s
door is opened with the exterior lights
switched on and the ignition switched off.
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Instrument Cluster

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Action
Message indic-
ator
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so and switch off the
ignition. Have the system checked
by a properly trained technician as
soon as possible.
red
Steering lock malfunction stop
safely
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so and switch off the
ignition. Have the system checked
by a properly trained technician as
soon as possible.
red
Steering loss stop safely
Power steering. Full steering will
be maintained but you will need
to exert greater force on the
steering wheel. Have the system
checked by a properly trained
technician as soon as possible.
amber
Steering assist malfunction service
required
Have the system checked by a
properly trained technician.
amber
Steering malfunction service now
Stability control (ESP) Action
Indicator
Message
See General Information (page 83).
amber
Traction control off
Starting the engine Action
Message
indicator
Message
See Keyless Starting (page 129).
red
Ford KeyFree switch
ignition off press
POWER
See Diesel Particulate Filter (page 130).
amber
Drive to clean exhaust
filter check handbook
See Diesel Particulate Filter (page 130).
amber
Engine malfunction
service now
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Information Displays

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Electronic stability programme
(ESP)
WARNING
ESP does not relieve you of your
responsibility to drive with due care
and attention.
without ESP
A
with ESP
B
The ESP supports stability when the
vehicle starts to slide away from your
intended path. This is performed by braking
individual wheels and reducing engine
torque as needed.
The system also provides an enhanced
traction control function by reducing
engine torque and may brake individual
wheels if they spin when you accelerate.
This improves your ability to pull away on
slippery roads or loose surfaces, and
improves comfort by limiting wheel spin in
hairpin bends. Stability control (ESP) warning lamp
The ESP warning lamp will flash when the
system is operating. See Warning Lamps
and Indicators (page 79).
Emergency brake assist
WARNING
Emergency brake assist does not
relieve you of your responsibility to
drive with due care and attention.
Emergency brake assist will detect when
you brake heavily by measuring the rate at
which you press the brake pedal. It will
provide maximum braking efficiency as
long as you press the pedal. Emergency
brake assist can reduce stopping distances
in critical situations.
Trailer stability control
WARNING
Trailer stability control does not
relieve you of your responsibility to
tow with due care and attention.
Trailer stability control is an enhanced
feature of ESP, and automatically detects
when an attached trailer starts to sway.
If this situation occurs, the system will
automatically brake individual wheels to
stabilise the trailer and vehicle. In case a
very severe sway is detected, the engine
torque will be reduced and the vehicle will
be slowed automatically.
USING STABILITY CONTROL
Note:
The system will be switched on
automatically every time you switch the
ignition on.
To turn the system off and on. See
Information Displays (page 83).
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Stability ControlE72903AAABBBB

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WARNINGS
The system does not relieve you of
your responsibility to drive with due
care and attention.
At all times you are responsible for
controlling the vehicle, supervising
the system and intervening if
required. You must observe that the selected
space remains clear of obstructions
at all times in the manoeuver.
Vehicles with overhanging loads,
street furniture and other items may
not be detected by the system. You
must make sure that the selected space
is suitable for parking. Do not use the system if a trailer is
attached to the vehicle.
Do not use the system if a bike rack
is attached to the back of the vehicle.
Do not use the system if an
overhanging item is attached to the
roof.
If the manoeuvre is interrupted
before completion, the system will
be disabled. The steering wheel
position will not indicate the true position
of the steering and you will have to take
control of the vehicle. Make sure that loose clothing, your
hands or your arms do not get caught
in the rotating steering wheel. The system will detect a suitable parallel
parking space and steer the vehicle into
the space. The system controls the
steering while the driver controls the
accelerator, transmission and brakes. The
manoeuvre can be stopped at any time by
holding the steering wheel or pressing the
active park assist switch. See At a Glance
(page 10).
The system will visually and audibly
instruct the driver throughout the
procedure to safely park the vehicle.
USING ACTIVE PARK ASSIST
CAUTIONS
The sensors may not detect objects
in heavy rain or other conditions that
cause disruptive reflections.
The sensors may not detect objects
with surfaces that absorb ultrasonic
waves.
The sensors may not detect the kerb.
Note:
If the traction control system is
disabled active park assist will not be
available. See General Information (page
83).
The system will not align the vehicle
correctly if:
• a spare tyre, or a tyre worn significantly
more than the other tyres is used
• the factory installed tyre size is not
used on the vehicle
• the tyres skid
• you allow the vehicle to roll
• the weather conditions are poor (heavy
rain, snow, fog, etc).
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Active Park Assist

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CAUTION
Make sure that you use the correct
wheel nuts for the type of wheel the
winter tyres are fitted to.
If winter tyres are used, make sure that the
tyre pressures are correct. See Technical
Specifications (page 209).
USING SNOW CHAINS
WARNINGS
Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph).
Do not use snow chains on snow-free
roads.
Only fit snow chains to specified
tyres. See Technical
Specifications (page 209).
CAUTION
If your vehicle is fitted with wheel
trims, remove them before fitting
snow chains.
Note:
The ABS will continue to operate
normally.
Only use snow chains of 10 millimetre or
smaller.
Only use snow chains on the front wheels.
Vehicles with stability control
(ESP)
Vehicles with stability control (ESP) may
exhibit some unusual driving
characteristics which can be reduced by
switching traction control off. See Using
Stability Control (page 145). TYRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM WARNINGS
The system does not relieve you of
your responsibility to regularly check
the tyre pressures.
The system will only provide a low
tyre pressure warning. It will not
inflate the tyres.
Do not drive on significantly
under-inflated tyres. This may cause
the tyres to overheat and fail.
Under-inflation reduces fuel efficiency, tyre
tread life and may also affect your ability
to drive the vehicle safely. CAUTIONS
Do not bend or damage the valves
when you are inflating the tyres.
Have tyres installed by properly
trained technicians.
The Deflation Detection System will alert
you if there is a change of air pressure in
any tyre. It does this by using the ABS
sensors to detect the rolling circumference
of the wheels. When the circumference
changes, this indicates low pressure in a
tyre, a warning message is displayed in the
information display and the message
indicator will illuminate. See Information
Messages (page 90).
If a low pressure warning message is
displayed in the information display, check
the tyre pressures as soon as possible and
inflate them to the recommended
pressure. See Technical Specifications
(page 209).
If this happens frequently, have the cause
determined and rectified as soon as
possible.
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Wheels and Tyres