engine FORD C MAX 2008 1.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The ABS will not eliminate thedangers inherent when:
•you drive too close to the vehiclein front of you.
•the vehicle is aquaplaning.
•you take corners too fast.
•the road surface is poor.
PARKING BRAKE
All vehicles
WARNING
Vehicles with an automatictransmission should always beleft with the selector lever in positionP.
•Press the foot brake pedal firmly.
•Pull the parking brake lever upsmartly to its fullest extent.
•Do not press the release buttonwhile pulling the lever up.
•If your vehicle is parked on a hilland facing uphill, select first gearand turn the steering wheel awayfrom the kerb.
•If your vehicle is parked on a hilland facing downhill, select reversegear and turn the steering wheeltowards the kerb.
To release the parking brake, pressthe brake pedal firmly, pull the leverup slightly, depress the releasebutton and push the lever down.
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OPERATION
Electronic stabilityprogramme (ESP)
WARNING
ESP does not relieve you of yourresponsibility to drive with duecare and attention.
without ESPA
with ESPB
The ESP supports stability when thevehicle starts to slide away from yourintended path. This is performed bybraking individual wheels andreducing engine torque as needed.
The system also provides anenhanced traction control functionby reducing engine torque if thewheels spin when you accelerate.This improves your ability to pull awayon slippery roads or loose surfaces,and improves comfort by limitingwheel spin in hairpin bends.
Stability control (ESP) warninglamp
The ESP warning lamp will flash whenthe system is operating. SeeWarning lamps and indicators(page 90).
Emergency brake assist
WARNING
Emergency brake assist doesnot relieve you of yourresponsibility to drive with due careand attention.
Emergency brake assist will detectwhen you brake heavily by measuringthe rate at which you press the brakepedal. It will provide maximumbraking efficiency as long as youpress the pedal. Emergency brakeassist can reduce stopping distancesin critical situations.
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CONTROL
Press and hold the switch for onesecond. The switch will illuminate. Amessage will be shown in the display.See Information messages(page 103).
Press the switch again to turn thesystem on. The system will beswitched on automatically every timeyou switch the ignition on.
For item location: See Quick start(page 10).
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WARNING
The parking aid does not relieveyou of your responsibility todrive with due care and attention.
CAUTIONS
The sensors may not detectobjects in heavy rain or otherconditions that cause disruptivereflections.
The sensors may not detectobjects with surfaces that absorbultrasonic waves.
The sensors may not detectobjects that are close to thevehicle (approximately 30centimetres [11 inches] to the rearand above or below the sensors).
If you use a high pressure sprayto wash your vehicle, only spraythe sensors briefly from a distancenot less than 20 centimetres (8inches).
Note:The parking aid may emit falsetones if it detects a signal using thesame frequency as the sensors or ifthe vehicle is fully laden.
Note:The outer sensors may detectthe side walls of a garage. If thedistance between the outer sensorand the side wall remains constantfor three seconds, the tone willswitch off. As you continue, the innersensors will detect rearward objects.
USING THE PARKING AID
Note:Keep the sensors free fromdirt, ice and snow. Do not clean withsharp objects.
Switching the parking aidon and off
Note:The parking aid switches offautomatically when you start theengine or when you exceed 16 km/h(10 mph).
Note:Vehicles fitted with a trailertow module not approved by us maynot correctly detect obstacles.
Note:On vehicles fitted with a towball arm, the rear sensors aredeactivated automatically when anytrailer lamps (or lighting boards) areconnected to the 13-pin socket via atrailer tow module we haveapproved. On vehicles fitted with atrailer tow module not approved byus, you have to switch the parkingaid off using the switch.
Note:The front and rear sensors arealways activated or deactivatedtogether.
Note:On vehicles fitted withautomatic transmission, the parkingaid will not operate in position P.
The parking aid is per default off. Toswitch the parking aid on, press theswitch in the instrument panel orselect reverse gear.
The light in the switch illuminateswhen the parking aid is activated.
To turn it off, press the switch again.
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CAUTIONS
The parking aid does not detectobstacles moving away from thevehicle. They will only be detectedshortly after they start to movetowards the vehicle again.
Take particular care whenreversing with a tow ball arm orrear fitted accessories e.g. a bicyclecarrier, as the rear parking aid will onlyindicate the distance from thebumper to the obstacle.
Note:If a high pitch warning tonesounds for three seconds and thelight in the switch is flashing, itindicates a malfunction. The systemwill be disabled. Have the systemchecked by properly trainedtechnicians.
You will hear an intermittent tone ata distance of up to 180 centimetres(71 inches) between the obstacle andrear bumper, 80 centimetres (31inches) between the obstacle andfront bumper and 60 centimetres (24inches) to the side. Decreasing thedistance accelerates the intermittenttone. A continuous tone will start ata distance of less than 30centimetres (11 inches).
You will hear an alternating tone fromthe front and rear if obstacles arecloser than 30 centimetres (11 inches)to the front and rear bumpers.
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Cruise control allows you to controlyour speed using the switches on thesteering wheel. You can use cruisecontrol when you exceed 40 km/h(25 mph).
USING CRUISE CONTROL
WARNING
Do not use cruise control inheavy traffic, on twisty roads orwhen the road surface is slippery.
Switching cruise control on
Note:The system is ready for youto set a speed.
Setting a speed
Press to store and maintain yourcurrent speed. The cruise controlindicator will illuminate. SeeWarning lamps and indicators(page 90).
Changing the set speed
WARNING
When you are going downhill,your speed may increase abovethe set speed. The system will notapply the brakes. Change down agear and press the SET- switch toassist the system in maintaining theset speed.
Note:If you accelerate by pressingthe accelerator pedal, the set speedwill not change. When you releasethe accelerator pedal, you will returnto the speed that you previously set.
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DecelerateB
Cancelling the set speed
Press the brake pedal or the RESswitch.
Note:The system will no longercontrol your speed. The cruisecontrol indicator will not illuminate butthe system will retain the speed thatyou previously set.
Resuming the set speed
The cruise control indicator willilluminate and the system will attemptto resume the speed that youpreviously set.
Switching cruise control off
The system will not retain the speedthat you previously set. The cruisecontrol indicator will not illuminate.
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Engine speed limiter
The engine speed is limitedelectronically to protect the engine.
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WARNINGS
Use load securing straps to anapproved standard, e.g. DIN.
Make sure that you secure allloose items properly.
Place luggage and other loadsas low and as far forward aspossible within the luggage orloadspace.
Do not drive with the tailgate orrear door open. Exhaust fumesmay enter the vehicle.
Do not exceed the maximumfront and rear axle loads for yourvehicle. See Vehicleidentification (page 226).
Heavy loads, when placed in thepassenger compartment,should be on folded rear seats asshown. See Rear seats (page 124).
LUGGAGE COVERS
WARNING
Do not place objects on theluggage cover.
Note:When moving the rear seatsinto the comfort position, fold backthe cover from the front edge.
Detach the two lifting straps on thetailgate. Fold back the cover from thefront edge. Release the cover fromits retaining points and lift it out.
When reinstalling it, ensure that it isproperly secured at the retainingpoints.
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STORAGE
To gain access to the underfloorstorage compartments located in therear footwells, lift up the carpetedcover.
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