seats FORD C MAX 2008 1.G User 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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Occupant protectionE72326 E78294 E72328

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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Occupant protectionE72329 E72333

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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Occupant protectionE741251 E741262 E78080

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine HEADLAMP LEVELLING
Without headlamp levellingA
With headlamp levellingB
The level of the headlamp beams canbe adjusted according to the vehicleload.
Recommended headlamp levelling control positions
Control position
Load
Load in luggage
compartment1
Persons
Rear seatsFront seats
0--1-2
1-31-2
2max.31-2
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Load
Load in luggage
compartment1
Persons
Rear seatsFront seats
3max.-1
4max.32
1 See Technical specifications (page 228). Higher control positions (+1)
may be necessary when towing a trailer.
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Lighting

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SITTING IN THE
CORRECT POSITION
WARNINGS
Do not adjust the seats whenthe vehicle is moving.
Only when you use the seat beltproperly, can it hold you in aposition that allows the airbag toachieve its optimum effect.
When you use them properly, theseat, head restraint, seat belt andairbags will provide optimumprotection in the event of a collision.We recommend that you:
•sit in an upright position with thebase of your spine as far back aspossible.
•do not recline the seatback morethan 30 degrees.
•adjust the head restraint so thatthe top of it is level with the top ofyour head and as far forwards aspossible, remaining comfortable.
•keep sufficient distance betweenyourself and the steering wheel.We recommend a minimum of254 millimetres (10 inches)between your breastbone and theairbag cover.
•hold the steering wheel with yourarms slightly bent.
•bend your legs slightly so that youcan press the pedals fully.
•position the shoulder strap of theseat belt over the centre of yourshoulder and position the lap straptightly across your hips.
Make sure that your driving positionis comfortable and that you canmaintain full control of your vehicle.
MANUAL SEATS
Moving the seatsbackwards and forwards
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SeatsE68595 E70728

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Rock the seat backwards andforwards after releasing thelever to make sure that it is fullyengaged in its catch.
Adjusting the lumbarsupport
Adjusting the height of thedriver’s seat
Adjusting the angle of theseatback
HEAD RESTRAINTS
Adjusting the head restraint
WARNINGS
Raise the rear head restraintwhen the rear seat is occupiedby a passenger.
When using a forward facingchild restraint on a rear seat,always remove the head restraintfrom that seat.
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SeatsE70729 E70730 E70731 E66539

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Adjust the head restraint so that thetop of it is level with the top of yourhead.
Removing the headrestraint
Press the locking buttons andremove the head restraint.
ELECTRIC SEATS
2-way electric seat
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SeatsE78059

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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine REAR SEATS
Comfort seat system
WARNING
Make sure that there is nothingin the luggage compartmentwhich could obstruct the movementof the seats or get damaged whenthe seats move rearwards.
The centre seat can be folded up andthe outboard seats moved rearwardsand slightly inboard to provide moreleg and shoulder room for the rearpassengers.
First, fold back the front of theluggage cover.
Fold up the centre seat by releasingthe lever on the underside of theseat.
The complete seat will moverearwards as the seat cushion isfolded up. Fold the seat back until itengages.
Pull the lever on the outer front edgeof the outboard seats and push theseats rearwards. As the seats sliderearwards, they also move slightlyinboard. After releasing the lever,rock the seats to ensure that thecatch is securely engaged.
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