FORD C MAX 2008 1.G Owners Manual

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All rights reserved.
Part number: 8M5J-19A321-BDA (CG3478en) 10/2007 20071114175745

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Introduction
About this handbook........................7
Symbols glossary..............................7
Parts and accessories......................7
Quick start
Quick start.........................................10
Child safety
Child seats........................................20
Child seat positioning......................21
Booster cushions............................23
ISOFIX anchor points......................24
Child safety locks............................26
Occupant protection
Principle of operation......................27
Fastening the seat belts.................31
Seat belt height adjustment..........33
Using seat belts duringpregnancy....................................33
Disabling the passengerairbag............................................33
Keys and remote
controls
General information on radiofrequencies..................................35
Programming the remotecontrol...........................................35
Changing the remote controlbattery...........................................36
Locks
Locking and unlocking...................40
Keyless entry...................................44
Global opening and closing...........50
Engine immobiliser
Principle of operation.....................52
Coded keys.....................................52
Arming the engine immobiliser.....52
Disarming the engineimmobiliser...................................52
Alarm
Arming the alarm.............................53
Disarming the alarm........................54
Steering wheel
Adjusting the steering wheel.........55
Horn..................................................55
Audio control...................................55
Voice control....................................57
Pedals
Adjusting the pedals.......................58
Wipers and washers
Windscreen wipers.........................59
Windscreen washers......................61
Rear window wiper andwashers.........................................61
Adjusting the windscreen washerjets.................................................62
Headlamp washers........................62
Checking the wiper blades...........63
Changing the wiper blades...........63
Lighting
Lighting control................................64
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Autolamps........................................65
Front fog lamps...............................65
Rear fog lamps................................65
Headlamp levelling..........................66
Adaptive front lighting system(AFS)..............................................68
Hazard warning flashers................70
Direction indicators..........................71
Interior lamps...................................72
Changing a bulb..............................74
Windows and mirrors
Electric windows.............................84
Exterior mirrors................................85
Electric exterior mirrors..................86
Interior mirror...................................87
Instruments
Gauges.............................................88
Warning lamps and indicators......90
Audible warnings andindicators......................................94
Information displays
General information........................96
Personalised settings.....................99
Information messages.................103
Climate control
Principle of operation....................107
Air vents..........................................107
Manual climate control.................108
Automatic climate control.............111
Heated windows and mirrors......114
Auxiliary heater...............................114
Electric sunroof...............................116
Seats
Sitting in the correct position.......120
Manual seats..................................120
Head restraints...............................121
Electric seats..................................122
Rear seats......................................124
Heated seats.................................132
Convenience features
Sun visors.......................................133
Sun blinds.......................................133
Instrument lighting dimmer..........134
Cigar lighter....................................134
Auxiliary power sockets...............134
Centre console..............................135
Cool box..........................................137
Storage compartments................137
Seat back trays..............................138
Glasses holder...............................139
Toll reader.......................................139
Childminder mirror.........................140
Auxiliary input (AUX IN) socket.....140
Starting the engine
General information.......................141
Ignition switch.................................141
Steering wheel lock.......................142
Starting a petrol engine................142
Starting a diesel engine................144
Keyless starting.............................145
Switching off the engine...............148
Engine heater.................................148
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Safety precautions........................149
Fuel quality - Petrol........................149
Fuel quality - Flexible Fuel............149
Fuel quality - Diesel.......................150
Catalytic converter........................150
Fuel filler flap....................................151
Refuelling.........................................151
Fuel consumption..........................151
Technical specifications................152
Transmission
Manual transmission.....................154
Automatic transmission................154
Brakes
Principle of operation....................158
Hints on driving with ABS.............158
Parking brake.................................159
Stability control
Principle of operation....................160
Using stability control.....................161
Parking aid
Principle of operation....................162
Using the parking aid....................162
Cruise control
Principle of operation....................164
Using cruise control......................164
Automatic speed limiter
(ASL)
Principle of operation....................166
Load carrying
General information.......................167
Luggage covers.............................167
Rear under floor storage..............168
Towing
Towing a trailer...............................169
Detachable tow ball......................169
Driving hints
Running-in.......................................173
Emergency
equipment
First aid kit.......................................174
Warning triangle.............................174
Status after a
collision
Fuel cut-off switch.........................175
Inspecting safety systemcomponents...............................175
Fuses
Fuse box locations........................176
Changing a fuse.............................177
Fuse labels......................................177
Fuse specification chart................179
Vehicle recovery
Towing points.................................185
Towing the vehicle on fourwheels.........................................186
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General information......................188
Opening and closing thebonnet.........................................189
Engine compartment overview -1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma)/1.6LDuratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma).....190
Engine compartment overview -1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0LDuratec-HE (MI4).......................192
Engine compartment overview -1.6L Duratorq-TDCi (DV)Diesel...........................................194
Engine compartment overview -1.8L Duratorq-TDCi (Lynx)Diesel...........................................196
Engine compartment overview -2.0L Duratorq-TDCi (Puma)Diesel...........................................198
Engine oil dipstick - 1.6LDuratec-16V (Sigma)/1.6LDuratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma).....199
Engine oil dipstick - 1.8LDuratec-HE (MI4)/2.0LDuratec-HE (MI4).......................199
Engine oil dipstick - 1.6LDuratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel......200
Engine oil dipstick - 1.8LDuratorq-TDCi (Lynx) Diesel....200
Engine oil dipstick - 2.0LDuratorq-TDCi (DW) Diesel.....200
Engine oil check............................200
Engine coolant check...................201
Brake and clutch fluid check......202
Power steering fluid check.........202
Washer fluid check.......................203
Technical specifications...............204
Vehicle care
Cleaning the exterior....................207
Cleaning the interior.....................208
Repairing minor paint damage....208
Vehicle battery
Battery care...................................209
Using booster cables...................209
Changing the vehicle battery......210
Wheels and tyres
General information.......................211
Changing a road wheel.................211
Tyre repair kit..................................217
Tyre care........................................223
Using winter tyres.........................223
Using snow chains.......................223
Technical specifications...............224
Vehicle identification
Vehicle identification plate...........226
Vehicle identification number(VIN).............................................226
Engine number - 1.6L Duratec-16V(Sigma)/1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT(Sigma).......................................226
Engine number - 1.8L Duratec-HE(MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE(MI4)............................................226
Engine number - 1.6LDuratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel/2.0LDuratorq-TDCi (Puma)Diesel...........................................227
Engine number - 1.8LDuratorq-TDCi (Lynx) Diesel.....227
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ations
Technical specifications...............228
Telephone
General information......................231
Telephone setup...........................231
Bluetooth setup............................233
Telephone controls......................234
Using the telephone - VehiclesWithout: Navigation System.....235
Using the telephone - Travel PilotEX................................................238
Voice control
Principle of operation....................241
Using voice control.......................242
Audio unit commands.................242
Telephone commands................247
Navigation systemcommands.................................252
Climate control commands........252
Appendices
Type approvals..............................255
Type approvals..............................255
Electromagnetic compatibility.....262
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ABOUT THIS HANDBOOK
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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Now it is easier to tell if you havereally been given Ford Original Parts.The Ford logo is clearly visible on thefollowing parts if they are FordOriginal Parts. If your vehicle has tobe repaired, look for the clearly visibleFord branding and make sure thatonly Ford Original Parts have beenused.
Look for the Ford logo onthe following parts
Sheet metal
•Bonnet
•Wings
•Doors
•Luggage compartment lid ortailgate
Bumper and radiator grille
•Radiator grille
•Front and rear bumper
Exterior mirror
Glass
•Rear window
•Side glass
•Windscreen
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