Gear FORD C MAX 2008 1.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine See Disabling the passengerairbag (page 33).
Manual transmission
Reverse gear − 6-speedtransmission
See Manual transmission (page154).
Automatic transmission
Note:When the engine is started,the brake pedal and theselector lever button must bedepressed before the selector levercan be moved from the park positionP.
See Transmission (page 154).
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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS)
without AFSA
with AFSB
The AFS adjusts the headlampdipped beam depending on vehicledirection and speed. It improvesvisibility when you are driving at nightand helps to reduce headlamp glarefor oncoming drivers.
The headlamps will also move whenthe vehicle is stationary and thesteering wheel is turned. To preventheadlamp glare for the oncomingtraffic, they will only move towardsthe passenger side of the vehicle.
The system will not operate whenyou have switched on the daytimerunning lamps or when you haveselected reverse gear.
To activate the AFS when thedaytime running lamps are activated,turn the lighting control to position C.See Lighting control (page 64).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine MANUAL TRANSMISSION
WARNINGS
Engage reverse gear only whenthe vehicle is stationary.
Do not apply any undue lateralforce to the gear lever whenchanging from 5th to 4th gear as thiscould lead to the inadvertentselection of 2nd gear.
To avoid shifting noises whenengaging the reverse gear, waitapproximately three seconds withthe clutch depressed when thevehicle is stationary.
Reverse gear − 5-speedtransmission
To select reverse gear, move thegear lever towards the right and rear.
Reverse gear − 6-speedtransmission
1.Lift the locking ring.
2.Move the gear lever towards theleft and forwards.
AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION
General information
This transmission also allows you tochange gear manually (similar to amanual transmission).
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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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Select drive to shift automaticallythrough the forward gears.
Manual shifting
Note:A shift will occur only whenthe vehicle speed and the enginespeed are appropriate.
Select manual shifting to shiftmanually through the forward gears.Push the selector lever forwards toshift down and pull it backwards toshift up.
WARNING
Do not hold the selector leverpermanently in – or +.
Gears can be skipped by moving theselector lever repeatedly at shortintervals.
Manual mode also provides akickdown function. See Kickdown.
The transmission will automaticallydownshift when the engine speed istoo low and upshift when to high.
Drive modes
The transmission will select theappropriate gear for optimumperformance based on ambienttemperature, road gradient, vehicleload and driver input.
Hints on driving with anautomatic transmission
Moving off
WARNING
It is not possible to tow-start orpush-start a vehicle fitted withan automatic transmission. SeeUsing booster cables (page 209).
1.Release the parking brake.
2.Release the brake pedal andpress the accelerator pedal.
Stopping
1.Release the accelerator pedal andpress the brake pedal.
2.Apply the parking brake.
Kickdown
Press the accelerator pedal fully withthe selector lever in the drive positionto select the next lowest gear foroptimum performance. Release theaccelerator pedal when you nolonger require kickdown.
Emergency park positionrelease lever
Use the lever to move the selectorlever from the park position in theevent of an electrical malfunction orif your vehicle has a flat battery.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The ABS will not eliminate thedangers inherent when:
•you drive too close to the vehiclein front of you.
•the vehicle is aquaplaning.
•you take corners too fast.
•the road surface is poor.
PARKING BRAKE
All vehicles
WARNING
Vehicles with an automatictransmission should always beleft with the selector lever in positionP.
•Press the foot brake pedal firmly.
•Pull the parking brake lever upsmartly to its fullest extent.
•Do not press the release buttonwhile pulling the lever up.
•If your vehicle is parked on a hilland facing uphill, select first gearand turn the steering wheel awayfrom the kerb.
•If your vehicle is parked on a hilland facing downhill, select reversegear and turn the steering wheeltowards the kerb.
To release the parking brake, pressthe brake pedal firmly, pull the leverup slightly, depress the releasebutton and push the lever down.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine PRINCIPLE OF
OPERATION
WARNING
The parking aid does not relieveyou of your responsibility todrive with due care and attention.
CAUTIONS
The sensors may not detectobjects in heavy rain or otherconditions that cause disruptivereflections.
The sensors may not detectobjects with surfaces that absorbultrasonic waves.
The sensors may not detectobjects that are close to thevehicle (approximately 30centimetres [11 inches] to the rearand above or below the sensors).
If you use a high pressure sprayto wash your vehicle, only spraythe sensors briefly from a distancenot less than 20 centimetres (8inches).
Note:The parking aid may emit falsetones if it detects a signal using thesame frequency as the sensors or ifthe vehicle is fully laden.
Note:The outer sensors may detectthe side walls of a garage. If thedistance between the outer sensorand the side wall remains constantfor three seconds, the tone willswitch off. As you continue, the innersensors will detect rearward objects.
USING THE PARKING AID
Note:Keep the sensors free fromdirt, ice and snow. Do not clean withsharp objects.
Switching the parking aidon and off
Note:The parking aid switches offautomatically when you start theengine or when you exceed 16 km/h(10 mph).
Note:Vehicles fitted with a trailertow module not approved by us maynot correctly detect obstacles.
Note:On vehicles fitted with a towball arm, the rear sensors aredeactivated automatically when anytrailer lamps (or lighting boards) areconnected to the 13-pin socket via atrailer tow module we haveapproved. On vehicles fitted with atrailer tow module not approved byus, you have to switch the parkingaid off using the switch.
Note:The front and rear sensors arealways activated or deactivatedtogether.
Note:On vehicles fitted withautomatic transmission, the parkingaid will not operate in position P.
The parking aid is per default off. Toswitch the parking aid on, press theswitch in the instrument panel orselect reverse gear.
The light in the switch illuminateswhen the parking aid is activated.
To turn it off, press the switch again.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine PRINCIPLE OF
OPERATION
Cruise control allows you to controlyour speed using the switches on thesteering wheel. You can use cruisecontrol when you exceed 40 km/h(25 mph).
USING CRUISE CONTROL
WARNING
Do not use cruise control inheavy traffic, on twisty roads orwhen the road surface is slippery.
Switching cruise control on
Note:The system is ready for youto set a speed.
Setting a speed
Press to store and maintain yourcurrent speed. The cruise controlindicator will illuminate. SeeWarning lamps and indicators(page 90).
Changing the set speed
WARNING
When you are going downhill,your speed may increase abovethe set speed. The system will notapply the brakes. Change down agear and press the SET- switch toassist the system in maintaining theset speed.
Note:If you accelerate by pressingthe accelerator pedal, the set speedwill not change. When you releasethe accelerator pedal, you will returnto the speed that you previously set.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TOWING A TRAILER
WARNINGS
Do not exceed the maximumvehicle and trailer weight statedon the vehicle identification plate. SeeVehicle identification (page 226).
ST vehicles are not approvedfor trailer towing.
Note:Not all vehicles are suitable orapproved to have tow bars fitted.Check with your dealer first.
Place loads as low and central to theaxle(s) of the trailer as possible. If youare towing with an unladen vehicle,the load in the trailer should beplaced toward the nose, within themaximum nose load, as this gives thebest stability.
Note:The maximum trailer noseweight can be found on themanufacturers data plate on the towbar.
The stability of the vehicle to trailercombination is very much dependanton the quality of the trailer.
In high altitude regions, the stipulatedmaximum permitted gross trainweight must be reduced by 10% forevery 1 000 metres (3 281 feet).
Steep gradients
WARNING
The overrun brake on a trailer isnot controlled by ABS.
Change down a gear before youreach a steep downhill gradient.
DETACHABLE TOW BALL
WARNING
The tow ball arm must be storedsecurely in the luggagecompartment at all times whendetached.
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