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

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When switched off, the heating,ventilation and air conditioningsystem is switched off andrecirculated air is selected.
HEATED WINDOWS AND
MIRRORS
Heated windows
Use for quick defrosting or demistingof the windscreen or rear window. Itshould be switched on only ifnecessary.
Heated windscreen
The system operates only when theengine is running and also defroststhe front washer jets. Press theswitch to turn on or off. The lamp inthe switch indicates operation.
The heating system switches offautomatically after a short period oftime.
Heated rear window
Switch on the ignition first.
Press the switch to turn on or off. Thelamp in the switch indicatesoperation.
The heating system switches offautomatically after a short period oftime.
Heated exterior mirrors
Electrically operated door mirrors alsohave a heating element to clear theglass. This system operates whenthe heated rear window is switchedon.
AUXILIARY HEATER
Programmable auxiliaryheater
WARNINGS
The programmable auxiliaryheater must not be operated inenclosed spaces, at filling stations ornear sources of combustible vapoursor dust.
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Climate controlE78039 E78040

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ParkP
ReverseR
NeutralN
DriveD
Manual shiftingM
WARNING
Apply the brakes before movingthe selector lever and keepthem applied until you are ready tomove off.
Note:A cold engine has a higher idlespeed. This will increase thetendency for your vehicle to creepwhen you have selected a drive gear.
Press the button on the selector leverto select reverse and park.
The selector lever position will beshown in the information display.
Park
WARNINGS
Select park only when yourvehicle is stationary.
Apply the parking brakeand select park beforeleaving your vehicle. Make surethat the selector lever is latched inposition.
Note:An audible warning will soundif you open the driver's door and youhave not selected park.
Note:The battery saver willdeactivate the warning chime after aperiod of time.
In this position, power is nottransmitted to the drive wheels andthe transmission is locked. You canstart the engine with the selectorlever in this position.
Reverse
WARNING
Select reverse only when yourvehicle is stationary and theengine is at idle speed.
Neutral
In this position, power is nottransmitted to the drive wheels butthe transmission is not locked. Youcan start the engine with the selectorlever in this position.
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TransmissionE78310

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine GENERAL INFORMATION
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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Load carryingE97377 E78092

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH
Vehicles with a Duratecengine
The fuel supply may be cut off as aresult of an accident or suddenvibrations (e.g. collision whenparking).
The switch is located in the side panelin front of the left-hand door. Thebutton will be raised when the switchis activated.
Resetting the switch
WARNING
Do not reset the fuel cut-offswitch if you see or smell leakingfuel.
•Turn the ignition switch to position0.
•Check fuel system for leaks.
•If no fuel leak is apparent, resetthe switch by pushing in thebutton (see illustration).
•Turn the ignition switch to positionII. After a few seconds return thekey to position I.
•Make a further check for leaks inthe fuel system.
INSPECTING SAFETY
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Seat belts
Belts subjected to strain, as a resultof an accident, should be renewedand the anchorages checked by aproperly trained technician.
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Status after a collisionE72531

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Circuits protectedAmpere ratingFuse
Fog lamps20116
Number plate lamps7.5117
Door module, left-handrear20118
Trailer tow module,luggage compartmentauxiliary power socket25119
Door module, right-handrear20120
Heated front seats20121
Airbag module10122
Heated exterior mirrors7.5123
Parking lamps, sidelamps, tail lamps (left-hand side)7.5124
Parking lamps, sidelamps, tail lamps (right-hand side)7.5125
Key free system20126
Electric windows,cooling unit25127
Not used-128
Windscreen wipers20129
Not used-130
Rear window wiper15131
Brake lamps15132
Central locking relays,passenger door module25133
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Fuses

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Circuits protectedAmpere ratingFuse
Central locking, driverdoor module20134
Daytime running lamps20135
Washer pump, heatedwasher jets15136
Battery backup sounder,electric folding mirrors10137
Powertrain controlmodule, acceleratorpedal, automatic trans-mission
10138
Main beam right-handside10139
Main beam left-handside10140
Reversing lamp, electricmirrors10141
Dipped beam, right-hand side15142
Dipped beam, left-handside15143
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Fuses

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine GENERAL INFORMATION
CAUTIONS
Use only approved wheel andtyre sizes. Using other sizescould damage the vehicle and willmake the National Type Approvalinvalid.
If you change the diameter of thetyres from that fitted at thefactory, the speedometer may notdisplay the correct speed. Take thevehicle to your dealer to have theengine management systemreprogrammed.
A decal with tyre pressure data islocated in the driver’s door openingat the B-pillar.
Check and set the tyre pressure atthe ambient temperature in whichyou are intending to drive the vehicleand when the tyres are cold.
CHANGING A ROAD
WHEEL
Spare wheel
Your vehicle is equipped with eithera spare wheel or a tyre repair kit(ContiMobilityKit). See Tyre repairkit (page 217).
All vehicles
WARNINGS
Use only approved wheel andtyre sizes. Using other sizescould damage the vehicle and willmake the National Type Approvalinvalid.
If you change the diameter ofthe tyres from that fitted at thefactory, the speedometer may notdisplay the correct speed. Take thevehicle to your dealer to have theengine management systemreprogrammed.
Vehicles with a temporaryspare wheel
WARNINGS
If the spare wheel differs fromthe other fitted wheels, theserules must be followed:
Do not exceed 80 km/h (50mph).
Drive the shortest possibledistances.
Do not fit more than one sparewheel on your vehicle at anyone time.
Do not use snow chains on thistype of wheel.
Do not drive through anautomatic car wash.
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Wheels and tyres

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PLATE
Vehicle identification numberA
Gross vehicle weightB
Gross train weightC
Maximum front axle weightD
Maximum rear axle weightE
The vehicle identification number andmaximum weights are shown on aplate located on the lock side of thepassenger door aperture at thebottom.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (VIN)
The vehicle identification number isstamped into the floor panel on theright-hand side, beside the front seat.It is also shown on the left-hand sideof the instrument panel.
ENGINE NUMBER - 1.6L
DURATEC-16V
(SIGMA)/1.6L DURATEC-
16V TI-VCT (SIGMA)
The engine number is stamped at thefront of the engine block, on theleft-hand side.
ENGINE NUMBER - 1.8L
DURATEC-HE (MI4)/2.0L
DURATEC-HE (MI4)
The engine number is stamped onthe rear of the engine block, on theleft-hand side.
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Vehicle identificationE85610CBEDA E87496

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Child seats........................................20Child restraints for different massgroups...............................................20
Cigar lighter....................................134Cleaning the exterior....................207Body paintwork preservation..........207Cleaning the chrome trim................207Cleaning the headlamps..................207Cleaning the rear window................207
Cleaning the interior.....................208Instrument cluster screens, LCDscreens, radio screens.................208Seat belts............................................208
Climate control...............................107Principle of operation.........................107
Climate control commands........252Climate................................................252
Coded keys.....................................52Convenience features..................133Coolant checkSee: Engine coolant check..............201
Cool box..........................................137Cruise control.................................164Principle of operation........................164
Cruise controlSee: Using cruise control..................164
D
Detachable tow ball......................169Driving with a trailer.............................171Inserting the tow ball arm..................170Maintenance.......................................172Removing the tow ball arm...............171Unlocking the tow ball armmechanism......................................170
Direction indicators..........................71
Disabling the passengerairbag..............................................33Disabling the passenger airbag.........34Enabling the passenger airbag.........34Fitting the passenger airbagdeactivation switch..........................34
Disarming the alarm........................54Britain and Ireland only........................54
Disarming the engineimmobiliser.....................................52Driving hints....................................173
E
Electric exterior mirrors..................86Electric folding mirrors.........................87Mirror tilting positions..........................86
Electric seats..................................1222-way electric seat............................1226-way electric seat............................123
Electric sunroof...............................116Opening and closing the sunroof.....117Opening and closing the sunroofautomatically....................................117Sunroof anti-trap protection.............118Sunroof relearning..............................118Sunroof safety mode.........................118Tilting the sunroof................................117
Electric windows.............................84Anti-trap function.................................84Driver's door switches........................84Global opening and closing...............84Opening and closing the windowsautomatically.....................................84Resetting the memory of the electricwindows............................................85Safety switch for rear windows.........84
Electromagneticcompatibility................................262Emergency equipment.................174Engine compartment overview.........
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Index

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
J
Jump startingSee: Using booster cables..............209
K
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
L
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
M
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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Index