Battery FORD C MAX 2008 1.G Owner's Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Brake and clutch fluid reservoir (left-hand drive)*: See Brake and
clutch fluid check (page 202).
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Battery: See Vehicle battery (page 209).F
Auxiliary fuse box: See Fuses (page 176).G
Air cleaner: No maintenance necessary.H
Engine oil dipstick*: See Engine oil check (page 200).I
*For easy identification, filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked in
colour.
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK -
1.6L DURATEC-16V
(SIGMA)/1.6L DURATEC-
16V TI-VCT (SIGMA)
MINA
MAXB
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK -
1.8L DURATEC-HE
(MI4)/2.0L DURATEC-HE
(MI4)
MINA
MAXB
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MaintenanceE95540BA E92036AB

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine BATTERY CARE
The battery requires very littlemaintenance. The fluid level ischecked regularly during the routineservice inspections.
USING BOOSTER
CABLES
CAUTIONS
Connect batteries with only thesame nominal voltage.
Always use booster cables withinsulated clamps and adequatesize cable.
Do not disconnect the batteryfrom the vehicle’s electricalsystem.
To connect the boostercables
Flat battery vehicleA
Booster battery vehicleB
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Vehicle batteryABCDE75183

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Negative connection cableD
1.Position the vehicles so that theydo not touch one another.
2.Switch off the engine and anyelectrical equipment.
3.Connect the positive (+) terminalof vehicle B with the positive (+)terminal of vehicle A (cable C).
4.Connect the negative (-) terminalof vehicle B to the groundconnection on the left-hand sidesuspension turret of vehicle A(cable D).
CAUTIONS
Do not connect to thenegative (–) terminal of theflat battery.
Make sure that the jump leadsare clear of any moving parts.
To start the engine
1.Run the engine of vehicle B atmoderately high speed.
2.Start the engine of vehicle A.
3.Run both vehicles for a minimumof three minutes beforedisconnecting the cables.
CAUTION
Do not switch on the headlampswhen disconnecting the cables.The peak voltage could blow thebulbs.
Disconnect the cables in the reverseorder.
CHANGING THE VEHICLE
BATTERY
Vehicles with a petrolengine
If the battery has been disconnectedthe vehicle may exhibit some unusualdriving characteristics forapproximately 8 km (5 miles) afterbattery reconnection while theengine management system realignsitself with the engine.
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Vehicle battery

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine GENERAL INFORMATION
This section describes the functionsand features of the Bluetooth mobilephone and voice control system.
The section covers the followingvariations:
•a mobile phone with a mobilephone cradle without voicecontrol
•a Bluetooth and voice controlsystem with a mobile phonecradle
•a Bluetooth and voice controlsystem without a mobile phonecradle.
The Bluetooth mobile phone part ofthe system provides interaction withthe audio or navigation system andyour mobile phone. It allows you touse the audio or navigation systemto make and receive calls withouthaving to use your mobile phone.
The voice control part of the systemcan be used to control:
•mobile phone calls
•audio system functions
•vehicle climate control functions.
Note:The mobile phone does notswitch off immediately after theignition key is turned off: the powerdown delay is preset to 10 minutes.The time period can be adjusted tobetween 0 and 60 minutes. This,depending on your mobile phone,can be achieved by creating aphonebook entry on your mobilephone with the name Timer and therequired delay as it's number.
If the Bluetooth and voice control isused for an extended period of timewhen the vehicle is stationary, makesure that the engine is running toavoid draining the battery
TELEPHONE SETUP
Requirements for cradleconnection
Your phone must be fitted in a mobilephone holder before it can be usedas a cradle phone with yourhandsfree/voice control system. Youwill be able to purchase the correctholder for your phone from yourdealer.
Placing your phone in thecradle
Note:Your phone must be fitted ina mobile phone holder to allow youto connect the phone to the cradle.
Connect your phone to the cradle.
1.Place the base of the phone in thecradle connection.
Note:Make sure that the phone ispushed fully rearwards in the cradle.
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Telephone

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OPERATION
Voice recognition enables operationof the audio system without the needto divert your attention from the roadahead in order to change settings, orreceive feedback from the system.
Whenever you issue one of thedefined commands with the systemactive, the voice recognition systemconverts your command into acontrol signal for the audio system.Your inputs take the form ofdialogues or commands. You areguided through these dialogues byannouncements or questions.
Please familiarise yourself with thefunctions of the audio system beforeusing voice recognition.
Note:If the Bluetooth and voicecontrol is used for an extendedperiod of time when the vehicle isstationary, make sure that the engineis running to avoid draining thebattery.
Supported commands
The voice control system allows youto control the following vehiclefunctions:
•phone
•radio
•CD Player
•climate control
•navigation system.
Note:The voice control system islanguage specific. If you require thesystem to operate in anotherlanguage please consult your dealer.
System response
As you work through a voice sessionthe system will prompt you with abeep tone each time the system isready to proceed.
Do not try to give any commandsuntil the beep tone has been heard.The voice control system will repeateach spoken command back to you.
If you are not sure how to continuesay "HELP" for assistance or"CANCEL" if you do not wish tocontinue.
The "HELP" function provides only asubset of the available voicecommands. Detailed explanations ofall possible voice commands can befound on the following pages.
Voice commands
All voice commands should be givenusing a natural speaking voice, as ifspeaking to a passenger or on thephone. Your voice level should bedependant on the surrounding noiselevel inside or outside the vehicle butdo not shout.
Name tag
The name tag functionality cansupport the phone, audio andnavigation features by using the"STORE NAME" function.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Auxiliary power sockets...............134Power inverter....................................134
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Battery care...................................209Bluetooth setup............................233Compatibility of phones...................234Handling of phones...........................233Requirements for Bluetoothconnection.....................................233
Bonnet lockSee: Opening and closing thebonnet..............................................189
Booster cablesSee: Using booster cables..............209
Booster cushions............................23Booster cushion..................................23Booster seat.........................................23
Brake and clutch fluid check......202Brakes.............................................158Principle of operation........................158
Bulb changingSee: Changing a bulb..........................74
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Car washSee: Cleaning the exterior...............207
Catalytic converter........................150Driving with a catalytic converter.....150Parking.................................................150
Centre console..............................135Front seat centre console................135Rear seat centre console.................136
Changing a bulb..............................74Approach lamps...................................78Central brake lamp...............................81Footwell lamp.......................................83Front fog lamps (Type 1).....................78Front fog lamps (Type 2)....................79Headlamps, side lamps, directionindicators...........................................74Interior and reading lamps..................81Luggage compartment lamp............82Number plate lamp..............................81Rear lamps............................................80Side repeater indicator on exteriormirrors................................................77Side repeaters......................................77Vanity mirror lamps..............................82
Changing a fuse.............................177Changing a road wheel.................211Fitting a wheel.....................................216Jacking and lifting points...................213Removing a wheel.............................215Spare wheel.........................................211Vehicle jack.........................................212
Changing the remote controlbattery............................................36Opening the container........................37Passive key...........................................36Reassembling the container..............39Remote control type 1........................36Replacing the battery.........................38
Changing the vehicle battery......210Vehicles with a petrol engine...........210
Changing the wiper blades...........63Rear window wiper blades................63Windscreen wiper blades..................63
Checking the wiper blades...........63Childminder mirror.........................140Child safety......................................20Child safety locks............................26Child seat positioning......................21
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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 Telephone controls......................234Ending or rejecting calls...................234Remote control.................................234
Telephone setup...........................231Bond another Bluetooth phone......233Making a phone an active phone....232Phonebook........................................232Phonebook categories....................232Placing your phone in the cradle.....231Requirements for cradleconnection......................................231
Telephone.......................................231General information...........................231
TelephoneSee: Using the telephone.......................See: Using the telephone.......................
Toll reader.......................................139Towing a trailer...............................169Steep gradients..................................169
Towing points.................................185Front towing eye................................185Rear towing eye.................................186
Towing the vehicle on fourwheels...........................................186All vehicles...........................................186Vehicles with automatictransmission....................................187
Towing.............................................169Transmission..................................154Type approvals..............................255Alarm....................................................261Engine immobiliser............................259Passive key........................................259Remote control.................................255
Tyre care........................................223Tyre repair kit..................................217Checking the tyre pressure.............222General information...........................217Inflating the tyre..................................218Using the tyre repair kit.....................218
TyresSee: Wheels and tyres.......................211
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Using booster cables...................209To connect the booster cables......209To start the engine.............................210
Using cruise control......................164Cancelling the set speed..................165Changing the set speed...................164Resuming the set speed..................165Setting a speed..................................164Switching cruise control off..............165Switching cruise control on..............164
Using seat belts duringpregnancy......................................33Using snow chains.......................223Vehicles with stability control(ESP)................................................224
Using stability control.....................161Using the parking aid....................162Manoeuvring with the parkingaid.....................................................163Switching the parking aid on andoff......................................................162
Using the telephone............................Changing the active phone.............240Debonding a bonded phone...........240Handling an incoming call................239Handling a second incoming call.....239Making a call......................................238
Using voice control.......................242System operation..............................242
Using winter tyres.........................223
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Vehicle battery..............................209Vehicle care...................................207Vehicle identification number(VIN)..............................................226Vehicle identification plate...........226Vehicle identification.....................226Vehicle recovery............................185
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