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

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Automatic wiper system
Some models without autowipers arefitted with a speed-dependent frontscreen wiper system.
When the vehicle is slowed to walkingspeed or is brought to a standstill, thewiper speed will automatically switchto the next lower wiper speedsetting.
When the vehicle speed is increased,the wiper speed will return to themanually-chosen setting.
Moving the wiper lever when thesystem is operating will switch off thesystem.
If the vehicle is again slowed towalking speed or is brought to astandstill, the system is reactivated.
WINDSCREEN WASHERS
WARNING
Do not operate the washer formore than 10 seconds at a time,and never when the reservoir isempty.
While the button at the end of thelever is pressed the washer will workin conjunction with the wipers.
After releasing the button, the wipersoperate for a short time.
REAR WINDOW WIPER
AND WASHERS
Intermittent wipe
Pull the lever towards the steeringwheel.
Reverse gear wipe
The rear wiper will be activatedautomatically when selecting reversegear if:
•the rear wiper is not alreadyswitched on,
•the wiper lever is in position A, B,C or D and
•the front wiper is operating (whenset to position B).
The rear wiper will follow the frontwiper interval (at intermittent ornormal speed).
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WARNING
Do not operate the washer formore than 10 seconds at a time,and never when the reservoir isempty.
While the lever is pulled towards thesteering wheel the washer will workin conjunction with the wipers.
Once the wash/wipe cycle iscompleted, the wipers will pause andthen perform one more wipe to clearthe windscreen.
After releasing the lever, the wipersoperate for a short time.
ADJUSTING THE
WINDSCREEN WASHER
JETS
The eye ball jets can be adjustedprecisely using a pin.
HEADLAMP WASHERS
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Wipers and washersE71018 E73425 E73427

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Do not operate the washer formore than 10 seconds at a time,and never when the reservoir isempty.
Note:On some models, to preventthe washer fluid reservoir frombecoming empty too quickly, theheadlamp washer will not beactivated with every press of thebutton. For a period of ten minutesafter activation, the washer will onlybe activated again with every fourthpress of the button.
The headlamp washers operatewhen the exterior lights are switchedon and the windscreen washer isused. The system is supplied fromthe washer fluid reservoir.
CHECKING THE WIPER
BLADES
Run the tip of your fingers over theedge of the blade to check forroughness.
Clean the wiper blade lips with waterapplied with a soft sponge.
CHANGING THE WIPER
BLADES
Windscreen wiper blades
Lift the wiper arm. Position the wiperblade at a right angle to the wiperarm. Remove the blade from the armand replace it.
Rear window wiper blades
Lift the wiper arm and position thewiper blade at a right angle to thewiper arm. To remove, press theretaining clip, disengage the wiperblade and pull it off the arm in theopposite direction.
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Wipers and washersE66644 E78156

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Note:If you have switchedautolamps on, you can only switchthe main beam on when autolampshas switched the headlamps on.
The headlamps will come on and gooff automatically depending on theambient light.
FRONT FOG LAMPS
WARNING
Only use the front fog lampswhen visibility is considerablyrestricted by fog, snow or rain.
Note:You cannot switch the frontfog lamps on if you have switchedautolamps on.
REAR FOG LAMPS
WARNING
Do not use the rear fog lampswhen it is raining or snowing andvisibility is more than 50 metres.
Note:You cannot switch the rearfog lamps on if you have switchedautolamps on.
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FLASHERS
Note:Depending on applicable lawsand regulations in the country forwhich your vehicle was originally built,the hazard warning flashers may flashif you brake heavily.
For item location: See Quick start(page 10).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CHANGING A BULB
WARNINGS
On vehicles fitted with Xenonheadlamps, have the headlampbulbs changed by an expert. Thereis a risk of injury due to high voltage.
During operation, the bulbs andtheir surroundings get hot.Switch off the lights and let the bulbscool down before replacing them.
Always switch off lights and ignitionbefore replacing any bulb.
Never touch the glass of the bulbs.Fit only bulbs having a UV filter.Always replace a faulty bulb with anew one of the same type. Afterreplacing a bulb, check that the lightsoperate correctly.
Headlamps, side lamps,direction indicators
Note:It is necessary to remove theheadlamp assembly to remove anyof the bulbs.
Removing the headlampassembly
Open the bonnet.
Remove the screw.
WARNING
When re-installing the lampassembly, make sure that thewiring connectors and retaining clipsare engaged properly.
Press down the retaining clips at therear of the lamp assembly using ascrewdriver and carefully pull out thelamp assembly.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine •Squeeze the clips on either sideof the bulb holder and pull it out.
•Carefully remove the bulb fromthe holder.
Install in the reverse order.
Side repeaters
5 watt spherical bulb
1.Carefully remove the siderepeater.
2.Hold the bulb holder, turn thehousing anti-clockwise andremove it.
3.Remove the bulb.
Side repeater indicator onexterior mirrors
WY5 watt wedge base bulb, orange
WARNING
The retainer tabs on the edgeof the scull cap are verydelicate. When removing andreinstalling the scull cap, take carenot to break them off.
Remove the scull cap by prising it outat the lower edge.
Insert your finger (or a screwdriver)into the hole and unhook theretaining clip. Remove the lampassembly.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ELECTRIC WINDOWS
WARNING
Do not operate the electricwindows unless they are freefrom obstruction.
Note:If you operate the switchesoften during a short period of time,the system might become inoperablefor a certain time to prevent damagedue to overheating.
Switch on the ignition to operate theelectric windows.
Global opening and closing
You can also operate the electricwindows with the ignition off via theglobal opening and closing function.See Locks (page 40).
Driver's door switches
You can operate all the windows withthe switches on the door trim panelof the driver’s door.
Opening and closing thewindows automatically
Press or lift the switch to the secondaction point and release itcompletely. Press or lift it again tostop the windows.
Safety switch for rearwindows
Note:You can always operate therear windows from the driver’s door.
A switch in the driver’s door disablesthe rear electric window switches.
The light in the switch comes on andthe lights in the rear window switchesgo off when the rear windows aredisabled.
Anti-trap function
WARNING
Careless closing of the windowscan override the protectionfunction and cause injuries.
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Windows and mirrorsE70848 E70850

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The electric windows will stopautomatically while closing andreverse some distance if there is anobstacle in the way.
Overriding the anti-trapfunction
CAUTION
While you close the window forthe third time, the anti-trapfunction is disabled. Make sure thereare no obstacles in the way of theclosing window.
To override this protection functionwhen there is a resistance, e.g. in thewinter, proceed as follows:
1.Close the window twice until itreaches the resistance and let itreverse.
2.Close the window a third time tothe resistance. The anti-trapfunction is disabled and youcannot close the windowautomatically. The window willoverride the resistance and youcan close it fully.
3.If the window does not close afterthe third attempt, have it checkedby an expert.
Resetting the memory of
the electric windows
WARNING
The anti-trap function isdeactivated until you have resetthe memory.
After the battery has beendisconnected from the vehicle youmust reset the memory separatelyfor each window:
1.Lift and hold the switch until thewindow is fully closed.
2.Release the switch.
3.Lift the switch again for one moresecond.
4.Push and hold the switch until thewindow is fully open.
5.Release the switch.
6.Lift and hold the switch until thewindow is fully closed.
7.Open the window and try to closeit automatically.
8.Reset and repeat procedure if thewindow does not closeautomatically.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Convex mirrors
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Do not overestimate thedistance of the objects that yousee in the convex mirror. Objectsseen in convex mirrors will appearsmaller and further away than theyactually are.
Folding mirrors
Make sure that you fully engage themirror in its support when returningit to its original position.
ELECTRIC EXTERIOR
MIRRORS
Left-hand mirrorA
OffB
Right-hand mirrorC
The switch is located in the trim panelof the driver’s door.
Mirror tilting positions
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