seat FORD C MAX 2008 1.G Owner's Manual

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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

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WARNING
Do not resume the journey if theoil level is correct. Have theengine checked by an expert.
If it stays on after starting orilluminates during a journey,stop immediately, switch offthe engine and check the engine oillevel. Top up straight away if the levelis low.
Power steering warninglamp
Illuminates to indicate amalfunction of the powersteering system. Fullsteering will be maintained but youwill need to exert greater force onthe steering wheel. Have the systemchecked by an expert as soon aspossible.
Rear fog lamp indicator
The indicator in theinstrument cluster willilluminate when the rear foglamps are switched on.
Seat belt reminder
WARNINGS
The seat belt reminder remainsin stand-by mode after thedriver has fastened his/her seat belt.It will be reactivated if the driverunbuckles his/her seat belt.
WARNINGS
Never sit on top of a buckledseat belt to avoid the seat beltreminder. The restraint system canonly work properly if passengershave buckled up their seat belts.
When the vehicle’s speedexceeds 23 km/h (14 mph),the seat belt reminder willilluminate if the driver’s seat belt isunbuckled. The seat belt reminderwill not go out until the driver hasfastened his/her seat belt.
To deactivate the seat belt reminderfor one ignition cycle, the driver mustbuckle and unbuckle the seat beltwithin 3 seconds with the ignitionswitched on.
Stability control (ESP)indicator
Note:If the indicator does notilluminate when the ignition isswitched on or if it stays illuminatedwhilst driving, it indicates amalfunction.
Illuminates when stabilitycontrol is switched off andflashes when stability control(ESP) is activated.
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Instruments

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WARNINGS
The seat belt reminder remainsin stand-by mode after thedriver has fastened his/her seat belt.It will be reactivated if the driverunbuckles his/her seat belt.
Never sit on top of a buckledseat belt to avoid the seat beltreminder function. The restraintsystem can only work properly ifpassengers have buckled up theirseat belts.
When the vehicle’s speed exceeds23 km/h (14 mph), a chime will soundif the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled.The chime will stop after eightminutes.
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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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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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Removing the headrestraint
Press the locking buttons andremove the head restraint.
ELECTRIC SEATS
2-way electric seat
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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To return the seats to the forwardposition, pull the lever and slide theseats forwards. After releasing thelever, rock the seats to ensure thatthe catch is securely engaged.
To return the centre seat to itsoriginal position, pull the lever on theunderside of the seat. Fold the centreseat forwards and push it back downfully until it engages.
Fold the front of the luggage coverforwards.
WARNING
Do not slide the outboard seatsrearwards into the comfortposition if the centre seat is foldedforwards. There is a risk of injury inthe event of an accident or if thecentre seat falls back down.
Folding the seatbacksforward
WARNING
Do not fold the seatbacksforward when the seats are inthe comfort position (slid rearwards).This could result in damage to theseats or panel trim. Slide the seatsfully forwards.
All three seatbacks can be foldedforward independently of oneanother.
Remove the seat belts from the beltguides on the outboard seatbacks.The seat belt tongues must beinserted into the retaining slots. Theretaining slot for the centre seat beltis located in the roof. SeeFastening the seat belts (page31).
Lower the outboard head restraintsand raise the centre head restraint.
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