Connecting cable FORD C MAX 2008 1.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine GENERAL INFORMATION
General points on starting
If the battery has been disconnectedthe vehicle may exhibit some unusualdriving characteristics for approx. 8kilometres (5 miles) afterreconnecting the battery.
This is because the enginemanagement system must realignitself with the engine. Any unusualdriving characteristics during thisperiod may be disregarded.
Starting the engine bytowing or pushing
WARNING
To prevent damage you mustnot push or tow start yourvehicle. Use booster cables and abooster battery. See Usingbooster cables (page 209).
IGNITION SWITCH
Vehicles without the key freesystemA
Vehicles with the key freesystemB
Ignition switch positions
Position 0
WARNING
Never return the key to the 0position when the vehicle is inmotion.
Ignition off.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Positive connection cableC
Negative connection cableD
1.Position the vehicles so that theydo not touch one another.
2.Switch off the engine and anyelectrical equipment.
3.Connect the positive (+) terminalof vehicle B with the positive (+)terminal of vehicle A (cable C).
4.Connect the negative (-) terminalof vehicle B to the groundconnection on the left-hand sidesuspension turret of vehicle A(cable D).
CAUTIONS
Do not connect to thenegative (–) terminal of theflat battery.
Make sure that the jump leadsare clear of any moving parts.
To start the engine
1.Run the engine of vehicle B atmoderately high speed.
2.Start the engine of vehicle A.
3.Run both vehicles for a minimumof three minutes beforedisconnecting the cables.
CAUTION
Do not switch on the headlampswhen disconnecting the cables.The peak voltage could blow thebulbs.
Disconnect the cables in the reverseorder.
CHANGING THE VEHICLE
BATTERY
Vehicles with a petrolengine
If the battery has been disconnectedthe vehicle may exhibit some unusualdriving characteristics forapproximately 8 km (5 miles) afterbattery reconnection while theengine management system realignsitself with the engine.
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Vehicle battery