lock FORD C MAX 2008 1.G Workshop Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Selector lever positions
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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CAUTION
Take care when lifting up thehinged cover.
Lift up the hinged cover in the centreconsole next to the selector leverwith a small flat bladed tool.
With a suitable object push down thelocking lever in the slot andsimultaneously move the selectorlever out of the P position.
Note:If position P is selected again,this procedure must be repeated.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine PRINCIPLE OF
OPERATION
Dual circuit braking system
WARNING
If a brake circuit fails, you willnotice a softer feel to the brakepedal. Press the brake pedal firmlyand allow for increased stoppingdistances. Stop and have thischecked immediately. Do notcontinue your journey.
Your vehicle is fitted with a diagonallysplit, dual circuit brake system. If abrake circuit fails, the other remainsoperational.
Disc brakes
Wet brake discs result in reducedbraking efficiency. Dab the brakepedal when driving from a car washto remove the film of water.
ABS
WARNING
The ABS does not relieve you ofyour responsibility to drive withdue care and attention.
The ABS helps you to maintain fullsteering and directional stability whenyou brake heavily in an emergency,by preventing the road wheels fromlocking. The ABS monitors the speedof each road wheel and varies thepressure to each brake. The ABSoptimizes the tyre-to-road adhesionwhen you brake heavily.
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH
ABS
When the ABS is operating, the brakepedal will pulse. This is normal.Maintain pressure on the brakepedal.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Unlocking the tow ball armmechanism
WARNING
Do not use any tools formounting or dismounting thetow ball arm. Do not modify the trailercoupling. Do not disassemble orrepair the tow ball arm.
1.Remove the protecting cap. Insertthe key and turn anticlockwise tounlock.
2.Pull the handwheel out and turn itclockwise until it clicks.
The red mark on the handwheel mustalign with the white mark on the towball.
Release the handwheel. The tow ballarm is unlocked.
Inserting the tow ball arm
WARNINGS
Special care should be takenwhen fitting the tow ball arm, asthe safety of the vehicle and thetrailer depends on this.
The tow ball arm may only beinserted when completelyunlocked.
Pull out the plug of the tow ball arm’sseat.
Note:When the towball arm isengaged, the green mark on thehandwheel will be next to the whitedot.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1.Insert the tow ball arm verticallyand press it upwards until itengages. Do not hold your handnear the handwheel.
2.To lock: Turn the key clockwiseand remove the key.
Insert the end of the protection capinto the keyhole.
Driving with a trailer
WARNING
If any of the below conditionscannot be met, do not use thetow bar and have it inspected by anexpert.
Before starting your journey, ensurethe tow ball arm is properly locked.Check that:
•The green mark on thehandwheel is next to the white doton the tow ball arm.
•The handwheel A is pushed inagainst the tow ball arm.
•The key B has been removed.
•Secure positioning of the towballarm. (Must remain perfectly inplace when jerked.)
Removing the tow ball arm
1.Remove the protection capcovering the keyhole. Insert thekey and turn it anticlockwise tounlock.
2.Hold the towball arm. Pull out thehandwheel and turn it clockwiseuntil it clicks and pull the towballarm downwards.
3.Remove the tow ball arm.
Release the handwheel.
When unlocked in this way, the towball arm can be reinserted at anytime.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Insert the plug into its seat.
WARNING
To avoid risk of injury, neverunlock the towball arm with thetrailer attached.
If not in use for longer periods of time,lock the mechanism. Push the leverforwards.
Maintenance
WARNING
Remove the tow ball arm andprotect the seat with the plugbefore steam cleaning your vehicle.
Keep the system clean. Periodicallylubricate the lock with graphite.
Keep a note of the key number.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Symbol of the functionA
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

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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TOWING POINTS
The screw-in towing eye is locatedeither in the left-hand side trim in theluggage compartment or in theunderfloor storage compartmentunder the spare wheel.
The towing eye must always becarried in the vehicle.
CAUTION
The screw-in towing eye has aleft-hand thread. Turn itanti-clockwise to install it. Use thewheelbrace to make sure that thetowing eye is fully tightened.
Front towing eye
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