warning FORD C MAX 2008 1.G Repair Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Pull up the lever on the side of theseatback, fold the seatback forwardsand push it down until it engages.
WARNING
To avoid scalding, never placehot drinks in the cup holder.
A table surface and two cup holdersare located on the rear of the centreseatback.
Returning the seatbacks tothe upright position
WARNING
Always have the rear headrestraints raised when the rearseat is occupied by a passenger ora child restraint.
Pull the lever on the seatback and liftthe seatback up. The seatback mustengage in its latch.
Make sure the seatbelts will functionproperly and are positioned in frontof the seatbacks. When in use, therear seat belts should be placed inthe belt guides on the outboardseatbacks.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Folding the seats forward
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To increase the space in the luggagecompartment, the rear seats can befolded forward.
First, fold the seatback(s) forward.See Folding the seatbacksforward.
Note:All three seats can be foldedforward individually. However, if oneor both outboard seats is to befolded forward together with thecentre seat, the centre seat must befolded forward first. If only theoutboard seats are to be foldedforward, the centre seatback mustbe left in the upright position.
Pull the lower bar on the rear of theseats to release them from the floorand fold the seats forward.
There are two methods for securingthe seats in the upright positiondepending on the equipment fittedin your vehicle. Your vehicle is fittedwith either bungee straps on the rearof the seat cushions or seat supportslocated on the floor under the rearseats.
Vehicles with bungee straps
WARNING
Always attach the bungee strapto the front head restraint whena rear seat is folded forwards. Failureto do so may result in the seat fallingback down.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Once the seats are folded forward,pull out and attach the bungee strapsto the front head restraints to holdthe folded seats in the uprightposition.
Vehicles with seat supports
WARNING
Always secure a seat with itssupport when it is foldedforwards. Failure to do so may resultin the seat falling back down.
Once the seats are folded forwards,secure them with the seat supports:
Fold up the the outboard seatsupports and insert the ends into thelarger holes on the base of the seats1. When inserted, slide the supportsinto the smaller holes to secure them.
Insert the end of the support with themetal bracket into the retainer in thefloor, keeping the support in thevertical position when inserting it.Insert the other end into the largerhole on the base of the centre seat2. When inserted, slide the end of thesupport into the smaller hole tosecure it.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Returning the seats to theseating position
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WARNINGS
Make sure that no objects arelocated in the storagecompartments under the rear seatswhich could get damaged when theseats are folded down.
To avoid injury, take care whenfolding the seats down.
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Make sure that the locking holeon the floor is clear of sand, rockor any objects which may preventthe seat from locking.
Before folding the seats back down,pull the lower bar on the rear of eachseat and check that the latches arein the delatched (extended) position.
Note:If one or both outboard seatsare folded forward together with thecentre seat, the outboard seats mustbe folded back down first.
Vehicles with bungee straps
WARNING
When the bungee strap isdetatched from the headrestraint, it will recoil back into theseat. Take care not to get yourfingers caught when the strap recoils.
Detach the bungee straps.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Vehicles with seat supports
Slide the supports into the larger holeon the base of the seats and detachthem. Fold the outboard seatsupports down and attach them tothe retainers on the floor. Detach thecentre seat support from the floorand secure it in its retainer on thefloor under the right-hand seat.
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WARNING
Make sure the seat is securelylocked by pushing forward andrearward on the top of the seatbackor by trying to pull up the edge of thecushion.
Fold the seats back down until theyengage.
Raise the seatbacks ensuring thatthey engage in their latches.
Make sure the seatbelts will functionproperly and are positioned in frontof the seatback.
The rear seatbelts should be placedin the belt guides on the outboardseatbacks.
Removing the seats
To increase the space in the luggagecompartment, the rear seats can beremoved completely.
Fold the seats forward. See Foldingthe seats forward.
Fold up the seat to be removed toan angle of approximately 45degrees to the floor.
With the seat in this position, pushdown both levers marked in red torotate the locking claws to the openposition.
WARNING
The rear seats are heavy. Toavoid injury, take care whenlifting the seats.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine In order to remove the seats from theretaining bar on the floor, the seatshould be held at an angle ofapproximately 45 degrees to thefloor.
Lift the seats out.
Installing the seats
WARNINGS
Make sure that no objects arelocated in the storagecompartments under the rear seatswhich could get damaged when theseats are folded down.
To avoid injury, take care whenfolding the seats down.
Make sure that the locking holeon the floor is clear of sand, rockor any objects which may preventthe seat from locking.
Ensure that both locking claws arerotated to the open position.
To reinstall the seats, lower the seatonto the retaining bar on the floor. Inorder to do so, the seat should beheld at an angle of approximately 45degrees to the floor.
Before folding the seats back down,pull the lower bar on the rear of theseat and check that the latches arein the delatched (extended) position.
Push the seat back down until itengages.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine HEATED SEATS
WARNING
Heating with the engine off willdrain the battery.
The heated front seats are operatedby rotary controls in the instrumentpanel.
The maximum temperature isreached after five or six minutes. It isregulated thermostatically.
The seat heating will operate onlywhen the ignition is in position II.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER
CIGAR LIGHTER
WARNING
Never hold the lighter in as thiswill result in damage. Alwaysremove the lighter as a precautionwhen children are left alone in thevehicle.
To use the lighter, press it in and waituntil it pops out automatically. Thelighter will also operate when theignition is switched off.
Other appliances can be connectedto the cigar lighter power point.
When connecting appliances, useonly specified connectors from theFord Accessory range or connectorsfor use with SAE standard sockets.
AUXILIARY POWER
SOCKETS
CAUTION
If you use the socket when theengine is not running, the batterymay discharge.
Note:You can use the socket topower 12 volt appliances that have amaximum current rating of 10Amperes. Use only Ford accessoryconnectors or connectors specifiedfor use with SAE standard sockets.
Auxiliary power sockets are locatedin the centre console and in theluggage compartment.
Power inverter
CAUTIONS
If you use the socket when theengine is not running, the batterymay discharge.
If the LED flashes continuously,re-insert the plug or switch theignition off and then on again.
It will switch off if the temperatureis above 85°C (185°F). The LEDwill flash once. When it has cooleddown it will switch back onautomatically.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CAUTIONS
Do not exceed the maximumpower output. If you do, the LEDwill flash twice. Remove the plug andre-insert it.
If the LED flashes 3 or 4 times,have the system checked by aproperly trained technician.
CENTRE CONSOLE
Front seat centre console
WARNINGS
Do not place hot drinks in thecup holders when the vehicle ismoving.
Do not use the rear storagecompartment as an ashtray.
The following features areincorporated into the centre console:
•Front and rear storagecompartments.
•Ashtray. To empty, pull out thecomplete ashtray.
•Cigar lighter. See Cigar lighter(page 134).
•Cup holders.
•Auxiliary input (AUX IN) socket.See Auxiliary input (AUX IN)socket (page 140).
•Storage box.
Storage box
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Rear seat centre console
The console can be used to storeitems and also serves as an armrest.It includes a small net in the lid and amoveable tray.
Installing the centre console
WARNING
Close the lid of the consolebefore installing it.
Fold up the rear centre seat. SeeRear seats (page 124).
Place the console onto the storagetray between the outboard seats 1and slide the guide arm at the rear ofthe console under the bar on the tray2.
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