technical specifications FORD C MAX 2008 1.G User Guide

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TYRE CARE
To make sure the front and rear tyresof your vehicle wear evenly and lastlonger, we recommend that youswap the tyres from front to rear andvice versa at regular intervals ofbetween 5 000 and 10 000 km (3000 and 6 000 miles).
CAUTION
Do not scrub the sidewalls of thetyres when you are parking.
If you have to mount a kerb, do soslowly and approach it with thewheels at right-angles to the kerb.
Examine the tyres regularly for cuts,foreign objects and uneven wear ofthe tread. Uneven wear could meanthat the wheel alignment is outsidespecification.
Check the tyre pressures (includingthe spare) when cold, every twoweeks.
USING WINTER TYRES
CAUTION
Make sure that you use thecorrect wheel nuts for the typeof wheel the winter tyres are fitted to.
If winter tyres are used, make surethat the tyre pressures are correct.See Technical specifications(page 224).
USING SNOW CHAINS
WARNINGS
Do not exceed 50 km/h (30mph).
Do not use snow chains onsnow-free roads.
Do not fit snow chains to205/50 R 17 or 225/40 R 18tyres.
CAUTION
If your vehicle is fitted with wheeltrims, remove them before fittingsnow chains.
Note:The ABS will continue tooperate normally.
Only use small link snow chains.
Only use snow chains on the frontwheels.
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Wheels and tyresE70415

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Vehicles with stability control (ESP)may exhibit some unusual drivingcharacteristics which can be avoidedby switching the system off. SeeStability control (page 160).
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel nut torque
130 NmSteel wheel nuts
130 NmFive spoke steel wheel nuts
130 NmAlloy wheel nuts
Up to 160 km/h (100 mph)
Tyre pressures
Full loadNormal load
Tyre sizeVariantRearFrontRearFront
bar(lbf/in²)bar(lbf/in²)bar(lbf/in²)bar(lbf/in²)
4.24.24.24.2T125/85 R162
All - temporaryspare tyre - 80km/h (50 mph)MAX
2.82.42.32.1195/65 R 15All
2.82.42.32.3225/40 R 18All
2.82.42.32.1205/55 R 16Vehicles with apetrol engine
2.82.42.32.1205/50 R 17Vehicles with apetrol engine
2.82.42.32.3205/55 R 16Vehicles with adiesel engine
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Vehicle dimensions
Dimension in mm(inches)Dimension descriptionItem
4372 - 4391 (170.6 -172.9)Maximum lengthA
2022 - 2023 (79.6 -79.7)Overall width - incl. exterior mirrorsB
1564 - 1596 (61.6 -62.8)Overall height - EC kerb weightC
2640 (103.9)WheelbaseD
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Technical specificationsE78157

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Dimension in mm(inches)Dimension descriptionItem
1535 - 1545 (60.4 -60.8)Front trackE
1531 - 1541 (60.3 -60.7)Rear trackE
Towing equipment dimensions
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Dimension in mm(inches)Dimension descriptionItem
103 (4.1)Bumper – end of tow ball - vehicle with fixedtow ballA
146 (5.7)Bumper – end of tow ball - vehicle withdetachable tow ballA
32 (1.3)Attachment point – centre of tow ballB
898 (35.4)Wheel centre – centre of tow ball - vehiclewith fixed tow ballC
941 (37.0)Wheel centre – centre of tow ball - vehiclewith detachable tow ballC
517 (20.4)Centre of tow ball – side memberD
1034 (40.7)Inner side of side memberE
400 (15.7)Centre of tow ball – centre 1. attachment point- vehicle with fixed tow ballF
443 (17.4)Centre of tow ball – centre 1. attachment point- vehicle with detachable tow ballF
699 (27.5)Centre of tow ball – centre 2. attachmentpoint - vehicle with fixed tow ballG
742 (29.2)Centre of tow ball – centre 2. attachmentpoint - vehicle with detachable tow ballG
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Engine coolant check...................201Topping up the coolant.....................201
Engine heater.................................148Engine immobiliser..........................52Principle of operation..........................52
Engine number....................................Engine oil check............................200Checking the oil level........................200Topping up..........................................201
Engine oil dipstick................................Exterior mirrors................................85Convex mirrors....................................85Folding mirrors.....................................86
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Fastening the seat belts.................31First aid kit.......................................174Foot pedalsSee: Adjusting the pedals..................58
Front fog lamps...............................65Fuel and refuelling.........................149Technical specifications....................152
Fuel burning heaterSee: Auxiliary heater...........................114
Fuel consumptionSee: .....................................................152
Fuel consumption..........................151Fuel cut-off switch.........................175Vehicles with a Duratec engine........175
Fuel filler flap....................................151Fuel quality............................................Fuse box locations........................176Auxiliary fuse box................................176Central fuse box.................................177
Fuse labels......................................177Fuses...............................................176Fuse specification chart................179Engine junction box...........................179Passenger junction box.....................181
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Gauges.............................................88Engine coolant temperaturegauge.................................................90Fuel gauge............................................90
GearboxSee: Transmission..............................154
General information on radiofrequencies....................................35Glasses holder...............................139Global opening and closing...........50Global closing.......................................50Global opening.....................................50
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HandbrakeSee: Parking brake............................159
Hazard warning flashers................70Headlamp levelling..........................66Headlamp washers........................62Head restraints...............................121Adjusting the head restraint..............121Removing the head restraint...........122
Heated seats.................................132Heated windows and mirrors......114Heated exterior mirrors.....................114Heated windows.................................114
HeatingSee: Climate control..........................107
Hints on driving with ABS.............158Horn..................................................55
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Ignition switch.................................141Ignition switch positions.....................141
ImmobiliserSee: Engine immobiliser.....................52
Information displays........................96General information.............................96
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Information messages.................103Inspecting safety systemcomponents.................................175Seat belts.............................................175
Instrument lighting dimmer..........134Instruments......................................88Interior lamps...................................72Courtesy lamp......................................72Reading lamps.....................................72Vanity mirror lamps..............................72
Interior mirror...................................87Introduction........................................7ISOFIX anchor points......................24Attaching child safety seats with toptethers...............................................24
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Jump startingSee: Using booster cables..............209
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Keyless entry...................................44Deactivating the key freefunction..............................................49General information.............................44Locking the vehicle.............................49Passive key...........................................45Unlocking the vehicle..........................47
Keyless starting.............................145Failure to start.....................................147Ignition on............................................146Starting a diesel engine.....................146Starting with automatictransmission....................................146Starting with manualtransmission....................................146Stopping the engine..........................148
Keys and remote controls.............35
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Lighting control................................64Headlamp flasher................................64Home safe lighting..............................64Lighting control positions...................64Main and dipped beam......................64Parking lamps.......................................64
Lighting.............................................64Load carrying.................................167General information...........................167
Locking and unlocking...................40Central and double locking.................41Doors.....................................................40Tailgate...................................................41
Locks................................................40Luggage covers.............................167
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Maintenance..................................188General information...........................188Technical specifications...................204
Manual climate control.................108Air conditioning...................................109Air distribution control........................108Blower..................................................108Rapid heating of vehicle interior......109Rapid windscreendefrosting/demisting.....................109Recirculated air...................................109Temperature control.........................108Ventilation............................................109
Manual seats..................................120Adjusting the angle of theseatback...........................................121Adjusting the height of the driver’sseat....................................................121Adjusting the lumbar support...........121Moving the seats backwards andforwards...........................................120
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Rear under floor storage..............168Rear window wiper andwashers..........................................61Intermittent wipe..................................61Rear window washer..........................62Reverse gear wipe...............................61
Refuelling.........................................151Remote control batterySee: Changing the remote controlbattery...............................................36
Remote control programmingSee: Programming the remotecontrol................................................35
Repairing minor paintdamage.......................................208Running-in.......................................173Brakes and clutch..............................173Engine..................................................173Tyres.....................................................173
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Safety precautions........................149Seat back trays..............................138Seat belt height adjustment..........33Seats...............................................120Sitting in the correct position.......120Snow chainsSee: Using snow chains...................223
Speed controlSee: Cruise control............................164
Stability control...............................160Principle of operation........................160
Stability controlSee: Using stability control................161
Starter switchSee: Ignition switch.............................141
Starting a diesel engine................144Cold/hot engine.................................144Vehicles with the key freesystem.............................................145
Starting a petrol engine................142All vehicles...........................................142Except vehicles with a Flexfuelengine..............................................143Vehicles with a Flexfuel engine........143Vehicles with the key freesystem.............................................144
Starting the engine.........................141General information............................141
Status after a collision...................175Steering wheel lock.......................142Vehicles with keyless starting..........142Vehicles without keyless starting.....142
Steering wheel................................55Storage compartments................137Driver’s seat storage bin...................138Front storage compartment............137Storage area under the rear centreseat...................................................138
Sun blinds.......................................133Panoramic roof...................................133Side windows.....................................133
SunroofSee: Electric sunroof..........................116
Sun visors.......................................133Switching off the engine...............148Vehicles with a turbocharger...........148
Symbols glossary..............................7Symbols in this handbook.....................7Symbols on your vehicle.......................7
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Technical specifications...............228Technical specifications...................228
Telephone commands................247Create a phonebook........................248Main settings......................................251Phone..................................................247Phone functions................................249
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine VentilationSee: Climate control..........................107
VentsSee: Air vents......................................107
VINSee: Vehicle identification number(VIN).................................................226
Voice control............................57, 241Principle of operation........................241
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Warning lamps and indicators......90ABS warning lamp...............................90Airbag warning lamp...........................90Brake system and ABS warninglamps..................................................91Brake system warning lamp..............90Cruise control indicator.......................91Direction indicator................................91Doors open warning lamp..................91Engine systems fault warninglamp....................................................91Engine warning lamp...........................91Front fog lamp indicator......................91Frost warning lamp..............................92Glow plug indicator.............................92Headlamp indicator.............................92Ignition warning lamp..........................92Low fuel level warning lamp...............92Main beam indicator...........................92Maximum engine RPM warninglamp...................................................92Message indicator...............................92Oil pressure warning lamp.................93Power steering warning lamp...........93Rear fog lamp indicator......................93Seat belt reminder...............................93Stability control (ESP) indicator..........93
Warning triangle.............................174Washer fluid check.......................203Washers
See: Wipers and washers..................59
WashingSee: Cleaning the exterior...............207
Wheels and tyres...........................211General information............................211Technical specifications...................224
Windows and mirrors.....................84Windscreen washers......................61Windscreen wipers.........................59Automatic wiper system.....................61Autowipers...........................................59Intermittent wipe..................................59
Winter tyresSee: Using winter tyres....................223
Wipers and washers.......................59
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