Immobiliser FORD C MAX 2008 1.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Introduction
About this handbook........................7
Symbols glossary..............................7
Parts and accessories......................7
Quick start
Quick start.........................................10
Child safety
Child seats........................................20
Child seat positioning......................21
Booster cushions............................23
ISOFIX anchor points......................24
Child safety locks............................26
Occupant protection
Principle of operation......................27
Fastening the seat belts.................31
Seat belt height adjustment..........33
Using seat belts duringpregnancy....................................33
Disabling the passengerairbag............................................33
Keys and remote
controls
General information on radiofrequencies..................................35
Programming the remotecontrol...........................................35
Changing the remote controlbattery...........................................36
Locks
Locking and unlocking...................40
Keyless entry...................................44
Global opening and closing...........50
Engine immobiliser
Principle of operation.....................52
Coded keys.....................................52
Arming the engine immobiliser.....52
Disarming the engineimmobiliser...................................52
Alarm
Arming the alarm.............................53
Disarming the alarm........................54
Steering wheel
Adjusting the steering wheel.........55
Horn..................................................55
Audio control...................................55
Voice control....................................57
Pedals
Adjusting the pedals.......................58
Wipers and washers
Windscreen wipers.........................59
Windscreen washers......................61
Rear window wiper andwashers.........................................61
Adjusting the windscreen washerjets.................................................62
Headlamp washers........................62
Checking the wiper blades...........63
Changing the wiper blades...........63
Lighting
Lighting control................................64
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Table of contents

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine PRINCIPLE OF
OPERATION
The engine immobiliser is a theftprotection system that preventssomeone from starting the enginewith an incorrectly coded key.
CODED KEYS
Note:Do not shield your keys withmetal objects. This may prevent thereceiver from recognising your keyas a valid one.
Note:Have all of your remainingkeys erased and recoded if you losea key. Ask your dealer for furtherinformation. Have replacement keysrecoded together with your existingkeys.
If you lose a key, you can obtain areplacement from your Ford Dealer.If possible, provide them with the keynumber from the tag provided withthe original keys. You can also obtainadditional keys from your FordDealer.
ARMING THE ENGINE
IMMOBILISER
The engine immobiliser is armedautomatically a short time after youhave switched the ignition off.
The indicator in the instrument clusterwill flash to confirm that the systemis operating.
DISARMING THE ENGINE
IMMOBILISER
The engine immobiliser is disarmedautomatically when you switch theignition on with a correctly coded key.
The indicator in the instrument clusterwill come on for approximately threeseconds and then go out. If theindicator stays on for one minute orflashes for approximately one minuteand then repeatedly at irregularintervals, your key has not beenrecognised. Remove the key and tryagain.
If you attempt to start the engine withan incorrectly coded key, you willneed to wait for approximately 20seconds before attempting to startthe engine again with a correctlycoded key.
If you are unable to start the enginewith a correctly coded key, thisindicates a malfunction. Have theimmobiliser checked immediately.
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Engine immobiliser

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Engine coolant temperaturegauge
All vehicles
Shows the temperature of the enginecoolant. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle will remainin the centre section.
CAUTION
Do not restart the engine until thecause of overheating has beenresolved.
If the needle enters the red section,the engine is overheating. Stop theengine, switch the ignition off anddetermine the cause once theengine has cooled down. SeeEngine coolant check (page 201).
Fuel gauge
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pumpsymbol indicates on which side of thevehicle the fuel filler cap is located.
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps andindicators illuminate when the ignitionis switched on:
•Airbag
•Oil pressure
•Engine immobiliser
•ABS
•Stability control (ESP)
•Engine
•Doors open
•Brake system
•Engine systems fault
•Frost
•Power steering
•Ignition
If a warning lamp or indicator doesnot illuminate when the ignition isswitched on, it indicates amalfunction. Have the systemchecked by an expert.
ABS warning lamp
If the ABS warning lampilluminates when driving, itindicates a malfunction.Have this checked by an expert.Normal braking (without ABS) will bemaintained.
Airbag warning lamp
If the warning lamp does notilluminate, if it stays on orilluminates intermittently orcontinuously while driving, it meansthere is a malfunction. Have thesystem checked by an expert.
Brake system warning lamp
WARNING
If it illuminates after releasing theparking brake or when driving,have the braking system checked byan expert immediately.
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Instruments

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Circuits protectedAmpere ratingFuse
Heater control, steeringcolumn, DPF, remotecontrol receiver, DVDplayer,
10102
Lighting control batterysupply10103
Battery saver, interiorlamps10104
Heated rear window25105
Not used-106
Instrument clusterbattery supply, on-boarddiagnostics10107
Accessory to cluster(audio and navigationunit)7.5108
Cigar lighter, rear auxil-iary power socket20109
Daytime running lampsignition supply to lightingcontrol switch10110
Fuel pump15111
Audio modules batterysupply15112
Daytime running lamps(parking lamps)10113
Instrument cluster igni-tion supply, engineimmobiliser10114
Lighting control ignitionsupply7.5115
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Fuses

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Passive keyIf the type approval of your passivekey is inspected, refer to the tablebelow. It is recommended that youuse the passive key only in thecountries listed.
Engine immobiliser
If the type approval of your engineimmobilisation system is inspected,refer to the table below.
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AppendicesE78384

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A/CSee: Climate control..........................107
About this handbook........................7ABSSee: Brakes.........................................158
ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on driving with ABS.........158
AccessoriesSee: Parts and accessories..................7
Adaptive front lighting system(AFS)...............................................68Adjusting the pedals.......................58Adjusting the steering wheel.........55Adjusting the windscreen washerjets...................................................62AFSSee: Adaptive front lighting system(AFS)..................................................68
Air conditioningSee: Climate control..........................107
Air vents..........................................107Alarm.................................................53Appendices...................................255Arming the alarm.............................53Automatic arming delay.....................53Interior sensors....................................53
Arming the engine immobiliser.....52ASLSee: Automatic speed limiter(ASL).................................................166
Audible warnings andindicators........................................94Automatic transmission......................94Electronic parking brake (EPB).........94Frost.......................................................94Key-in-ignition......................................94Key outside car....................................94Lights on................................................94Low fuel.................................................94Seat belt reminder...............................95
Audio control...................................55Mode.....................................................56Seek.......................................................56Volume..................................................56
Audio unit commands.................242CD Player/CD Changer....................242Radio...................................................244
Autolamps........................................65Automatic climate control.............111Air distribution......................................112Blower...................................................112Mono mode.........................................112Recirculated air...................................113Setting the temperature.....................111Switching off the automatic climatecontrol...............................................113Switching the air conditioning on andoff.......................................................113To switch mono mode back on.......112To switch mono mode off.................112Windscreen defrosting anddemisting..........................................113
Automatic speed limiter(ASL)..............................................166Principle of operation........................166
Automatic transmission................154Drive modes.......................................156Emergency park position releaselever..................................................156General information...........................154Hints on driving with an automatictransmission....................................156Selector lever positions.....................155
Auxiliary heater...............................114Auxiliary heater....................................116Fuel operated heater.........................116Programmable auxiliary heater........114
Auxiliary input (AUX IN)socket...........................................140Type 1...................................................140Type 2..................................................140
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Index

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Child seats........................................20Child restraints for different massgroups...............................................20
Cigar lighter....................................134Cleaning the exterior....................207Body paintwork preservation..........207Cleaning the chrome trim................207Cleaning the headlamps..................207Cleaning the rear window................207
Cleaning the interior.....................208Instrument cluster screens, LCDscreens, radio screens.................208Seat belts............................................208
Climate control...............................107Principle of operation.........................107
Climate control commands........252Climate................................................252
Coded keys.....................................52Convenience features..................133Coolant checkSee: Engine coolant check..............201
Cool box..........................................137Cruise control.................................164Principle of operation........................164
Cruise controlSee: Using cruise control..................164
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Detachable tow ball......................169Driving with a trailer.............................171Inserting the tow ball arm..................170Maintenance.......................................172Removing the tow ball arm...............171Unlocking the tow ball armmechanism......................................170
Direction indicators..........................71
Disabling the passengerairbag..............................................33Disabling the passenger airbag.........34Enabling the passenger airbag.........34Fitting the passenger airbagdeactivation switch..........................34
Disarming the alarm........................54Britain and Ireland only........................54
Disarming the engineimmobiliser.....................................52Driving hints....................................173
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Electric exterior mirrors..................86Electric folding mirrors.........................87Mirror tilting positions..........................86
Electric seats..................................1222-way electric seat............................1226-way electric seat............................123
Electric sunroof...............................116Opening and closing the sunroof.....117Opening and closing the sunroofautomatically....................................117Sunroof anti-trap protection.............118Sunroof relearning..............................118Sunroof safety mode.........................118Tilting the sunroof................................117
Electric windows.............................84Anti-trap function.................................84Driver's door switches........................84Global opening and closing...............84Opening and closing the windowsautomatically.....................................84Resetting the memory of the electricwindows............................................85Safety switch for rear windows.........84
Electromagneticcompatibility................................262Emergency equipment.................174Engine compartment overview.........
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Index

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Engine coolant check...................201Topping up the coolant.....................201
Engine heater.................................148Engine immobiliser..........................52Principle of operation..........................52
Engine number....................................Engine oil check............................200Checking the oil level........................200Topping up..........................................201
Engine oil dipstick................................Exterior mirrors................................85Convex mirrors....................................85Folding mirrors.....................................86
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Fastening the seat belts.................31First aid kit.......................................174Foot pedalsSee: Adjusting the pedals..................58
Front fog lamps...............................65Fuel and refuelling.........................149Technical specifications....................152
Fuel burning heaterSee: Auxiliary heater...........................114
Fuel consumptionSee: .....................................................152
Fuel consumption..........................151Fuel cut-off switch.........................175Vehicles with a Duratec engine........175
Fuel filler flap....................................151Fuel quality............................................Fuse box locations........................176Auxiliary fuse box................................176Central fuse box.................................177
Fuse labels......................................177Fuses...............................................176Fuse specification chart................179Engine junction box...........................179Passenger junction box.....................181
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Gauges.............................................88Engine coolant temperaturegauge.................................................90Fuel gauge............................................90
GearboxSee: Transmission..............................154
General information on radiofrequencies....................................35Glasses holder...............................139Global opening and closing...........50Global closing.......................................50Global opening.....................................50
H
HandbrakeSee: Parking brake............................159
Hazard warning flashers................70Headlamp levelling..........................66Headlamp washers........................62Head restraints...............................121Adjusting the head restraint..............121Removing the head restraint...........122
Heated seats.................................132Heated windows and mirrors......114Heated exterior mirrors.....................114Heated windows.................................114
HeatingSee: Climate control..........................107
Hints on driving with ABS.............158Horn..................................................55
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Ignition switch.................................141Ignition switch positions.....................141
ImmobiliserSee: Engine immobiliser.....................52
Information displays........................96General information.............................96
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Index

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Telephone controls......................234Ending or rejecting calls...................234Remote control.................................234
Telephone setup...........................231Bond another Bluetooth phone......233Making a phone an active phone....232Phonebook........................................232Phonebook categories....................232Placing your phone in the cradle.....231Requirements for cradleconnection......................................231
Telephone.......................................231General information...........................231
TelephoneSee: Using the telephone.......................See: Using the telephone.......................
Toll reader.......................................139Towing a trailer...............................169Steep gradients..................................169
Towing points.................................185Front towing eye................................185Rear towing eye.................................186
Towing the vehicle on fourwheels...........................................186All vehicles...........................................186Vehicles with automatictransmission....................................187
Towing.............................................169Transmission..................................154Type approvals..............................255Alarm....................................................261Engine immobiliser............................259Passive key........................................259Remote control.................................255
Tyre care........................................223Tyre repair kit..................................217Checking the tyre pressure.............222General information...........................217Inflating the tyre..................................218Using the tyre repair kit.....................218
TyresSee: Wheels and tyres.......................211
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Using booster cables...................209To connect the booster cables......209To start the engine.............................210
Using cruise control......................164Cancelling the set speed..................165Changing the set speed...................164Resuming the set speed..................165Setting a speed..................................164Switching cruise control off..............165Switching cruise control on..............164
Using seat belts duringpregnancy......................................33Using snow chains.......................223Vehicles with stability control(ESP)................................................224
Using stability control.....................161Using the parking aid....................162Manoeuvring with the parkingaid.....................................................163Switching the parking aid on andoff......................................................162
Using the telephone............................Changing the active phone.............240Debonding a bonded phone...........240Handling an incoming call................239Handling a second incoming call.....239Making a call......................................238
Using voice control.......................242System operation..............................242
Using winter tyres.........................223
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Vehicle battery..............................209Vehicle care...................................207Vehicle identification number(VIN)..............................................226Vehicle identification plate...........226Vehicle identification.....................226Vehicle recovery............................185
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Index