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

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Number of the fuseB
Ampere rating of the fuseC
See Owner’s handbook
Cooling fan
Power steering
Central fuse box, ignitionrelays
Diesel pre-glow
ABS module, ABS/ESPpumps/valves
Engine management orelectronic module
Heater blower
Heated windscreen
PTC heater (vehicles with adiesel engine)
Injectors, ignitiontransformers
Headlamp washer
Horn
Diesel fuel heater
Air conditioning
Battery sense smartcharging
Central locking, ignitionswitch
Electric parking brake (EPB)
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FusesE78342

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Engine junction box
Circuits protectedAmpereratingFuse
Cooling fan501
Power steering802
Passenger junction box supply 1603
Passenger junction box supply 2604
Climate control805
Auxiliary heater (diesel only)606
ABS, stability control pump307
ABS, stability control valves208
Powertrain control module209
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Circuits protectedAmpereratingFuse
Climate control blower3010
Ignition switch2011
Ignition relay 15l4012
Starter solenoid2013
Heated windscreen, right-hand side4014
Cooling fan relay3015
Heated windscreen, left-hand side4016
Not used-17
Not used-18
ABS module1019
Horn1520
Auxiliary heater2021
Power steering module1022
Headlamp washer3023
Auxiliary heater (diesel only)1524
Ignition, relays1025
Automatic transmission1026
Air conditioning clutch1027
Glow plug monitoring (diesel only)1028
Dual zone climate control1029
Powertrain control module, automatic transmission330
Battery sensor smart charging1031
Automatic transmission1032
Heated oxygen sensors (petrol only)1033
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Fuses

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Circuits protectedAmpere ratingFuse
Heater control, steeringcolumn, DPF, remotecontrol receiver, DVDplayer,
10102
Lighting control batterysupply10103
Battery saver, interiorlamps10104
Heated rear window25105
Not used-106
Instrument clusterbattery supply, on-boarddiagnostics10107
Accessory to cluster(audio and navigationunit)7.5108
Cigar lighter, rear auxil-iary power socket20109
Daytime running lampsignition supply to lightingcontrol switch10110
Fuel pump15111
Audio modules batterysupply15112
Daytime running lamps(parking lamps)10113
Instrument cluster igni-tion supply, engineimmobiliser10114
Lighting control ignitionsupply7.5115
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Fuses

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Insert your finger into the hole on theunderside of the cover and prise offthe cover. On vehicles with a bodystyling kit, insert your fingers into thehole in the bezel and pull off thecomplete bezel. Install the towingeye.
Rear towing eye
Mount for rear towing eyeA
Note:On vehicles with a tow bar,the towing eye cannot be installed atthe rear of the vehicle. Use the towbar to tow a vehicle.
TOWING THE VEHICLE
ON FOUR WHEELS
All vehicles
WARNINGS
Switch the ignition on when yourvehicle is being towed. Thesteering lock will engage and thedirection indicators and brake lampswill not work if you do not.
The brake servo and the powersteering pump do not operateunless the engine is running. Pressthe brake pedal harder and allow forincreased stopping distances andheavier steering.
CAUTIONS
Too much tension in the towrope could cause damage toyour vehicle or the vehicle that istowing.
Do not use a rigid tow bar on thefront towing eye.
Drive off slowly and smoothly withoutjerking the vehicle that is towing.
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Vehicle recoveryE78367 E78368

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine GENERAL INFORMATION
Have your vehicle serviced regularlyto help maintain its roadworthinessand resale value. There is a largenetwork of Ford Authorised Repairersthat are there to help you with theirprofessional servicing expertise. Webelieve that their specially trainedtechnicians are best qualified toservice your vehicle properly andexpertly. They are supported by awide range of highly specialised toolsdeveloped specifically for servicingyour vehicle.
In addition to regular servicing, werecommend that you carry out thefollowing additional checks.
WARNINGS
Switch the ignition off beforetouching or attemptingadjustment of any kind.
Do not touch the electronicignition system parts after youhave switched the ignition on orwhen the engine is running. Thesystem operates at high voltage.
Keep your hands and clothingclear of the engine cooling fan.Under certain conditions, the fan maycontinue to run for several minutesafter you have switched the engineoff.
Daily checks
•Exterior lamps.
•Interior lamps.
•Warning lamps and indicators.
Check when refuelling
•Engine oil level. See Engine oilcheck (page 200).
•Brake fluid level. See Brake andclutch fluid check (page 202).
•Washer fluid level. See Washerfluid check (page 203).
•Tyre pressures (when cold). SeeWheels and tyres (page 211).
•Tyre condition. See Wheels andtyres (page 211).
Monthly checks
•Engine coolant level (engine cold).See Engine coolant check(page 201).
•Pipes, hoses and reservoirs forleaks.
•Power steering fluid level. SeePower steering fluid check(page 202).
•Air conditioning operation.
•Parking brake operation.
•Horn operation.
•Tightness of wheel nuts. SeeWheels and tyres (page 211).
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Maintenance

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
Power steering fluid reservoir: See Power steering fluid check(page 202).J
*For easy identification, filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked in
colour.
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Maintenance

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Only add coolant when theengine is cold. If the engine ishot, wait 10 minutes for the engine tocool down.
Do not allow coolant to touchyour skin or eyes. If thishappens, rinse the affected areasimmediately with plenty of water andcontact your doctor.
CAUTION
Do not spill coolant on any partof the engine.
Only add coolant that meets the Fordspecification. See Technicalspecifications (page 204).
BRAKE AND CLUTCH
FLUID CHECK
WARNING
Do not allow brake fluid to touchyour skin or eyes. If thishappens, rinse the affected areasimmediately with plenty of water andcontact your doctor.
The brake and the clutch systemsare supplied from the same reservoir.
Make sure that the brake fluid levelis between the MIN and the MAXmarks.
POWER STEERING FLUID
CHECK
Vehicles with 1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma) or 1.6LDuratec-16V (Sigma) or1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT(Sigma) engine
The fluid level should come up to theMAX mark when the engine is cold.
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MaintenanceE78897 E73701

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Vehicle fluids
SpecificationRecommended fluidItem
WSS-M2C913-B
Ford or MotorcraftFormula E SAE 5W-30
Engine Oil*Engine oil
WSS-M2C204-A2Ford or MotorcraftPower Steering FluidPower steering fluid
WSS-M97B44-DMotorcraft SuperPlusAntifreezeAntifreeze
ESD-M6C57-AFord or Motorcraft SuperDOT 4 Brake FluidBrake fluid
* You can use an alternative SAE 5W-30 engine oil, providing it meets the
specification defined by WSS-M2C913-B.
Note:If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below -20°C, you mustnot use SAE 10W-40 engine oil.
Topping up the oil: If you are unable to find an oil that meets thespecification defined by WSS-M2C913-B, you must use SAE 5W-30(preferred), SAE 5W-40 (except Flexfuel vehicles) or SAE 10W-40 thatmeets the specification defined by either ACEA A1/B1 (preferred) or ACEAA3/B3. Using these oils can result in longer engine cranking periods, reducedengine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels.
Capacities
Capacity in litres(gallons)ItemVariant
MAX-markPower assisted steeringfluidAll
55 (12.1)Fuel tankVehicles with a petrolengine
55 (12.1)Fuel tankVehicles with a dieselengine
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Maintenance

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1.Remove the spare wheel.
2.Unscrew the retaining bolt byturning anti-clockwise andremove the jack with the wheelbrace.
1.After using the jack, turn thehandle until the arrow on the armpoints directly towards the dot inorder to attach the wheel braceto the jack.
2.Clip the wheel brace onto the jackhandle and fold the handle backagainst the jack as shown in thegraphic.
Jacking and lifting points
CAUTION
Use only the specified jackingpoints. If you use other positions,you may damage the body, steering,suspension, engine, braking systemor the fuel lines.
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Wheels and tyresE78134 E78135