air condition FORD C MAX 2008 1.G Owners Manual

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Thank you for choosing Ford. Werecommend that you take some timeto get to know your vehicle byreading this handbook. The more thatyou know about it, the greater thesafety and pleasure you will get fromdriving it.
Note:This handbook describesproduct features and optionsavailable throughout the range,sometimes even before they aregenerally available. It may describeoptions not fitted to your vehicle.
Note:Always use and operate yourvehicle in line with all applicable lawsand regulations.
Note:Pass on this handbook whenselling your vehicle. It is an integralpart of the vehicle.
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
Symbols in this handbook
WARNING
You risk death or serious injuryto yourself and others if you donot follow the instructions highlightedby the warning symbol.
CAUTION
You risk damaging your vehicleif you do not follow theinstructions highlighted by the cautionsymbol.
Symbols on your vehicle
When you see these symbols, readand follow the relevant instructionsin this handbook before touching orattempting adjustment of any kind.
PARTS AND
ACCESSORIES
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Your Ford has been built to thehighest standards using high qualityFord Original Parts. As a result, youcan enjoy driving it for many years.
Should the unexpected occur and amajor part needs replacing, werecommend that you accept nothingless than Ford Original Parts.
The use of Ford Original Partsensures that your vehicle is repairedto its pre-accident condition andmaintains its maximum residual value.
Ford Original Parts match Ford'sstringent safety requirements andhigh standards of fit, finish andreliability. Quite simply, they representthe best overall repair value, includingparts and labour costs.
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Introduction

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Automatic climate control
Windscreendefrosting/demistingA
Toggle mono mode on andoffB
Air conditioning OFFC
Recirculated airD
Air conditioning ONE
See Automatic climate control(page 111).
Autolamps
When the lighting control is set toposition AUTO the dipped beamheadlamps will switch on and offautomatically depending on theambient light.
See Lighting control (page 64).
Direction indicators
If the lever is tapped up or down, thedirection indicators will flash threetimes.
See Direction indicators (page71).
Autowipers
Move the lever up one position.
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WARNING
Even if the temperature rises toabove +4ºC there is noguarantee that the road is free ofhazards caused by inclementweather.
At temperatures between+4°C and +1°C, the orangefrost warning lampilluminates. At temperatures below+1°C, the warning lamp glows red.
Glow plug indicator
If the glow plug indicatorlamp illuminates, wait untilthe it extinguishes beforestarting.
Headlamp indicator
The headlamp indicatorilluminates when theheadlamps are on dippedbeam or when the side and tail lampsare on.
Ignition warning lamp
Note:If the battery voltage is toohigh or too low, the ignition warninglamp will illuminate and the heatedwindscreen and heated rear window,the auxiliary heater or the airconditioning may switch on or offautomatically.
If it illuminates whilst driving,switch off all unnecessaryelectrical equipment anddrive immediately to the nearestexpert.
Low fuel level warning lamp
The warning lamp illuminateswhen there is enough fuel inthe tank for the vehicle totravel 80 km (50 miles). This iscalculated based on average fuelconsumption.
Main beam indicator
Illuminates when theheadlamps are on mainbeam or when theheadlamp flasher is used.
Maximum engine RPMwarning lamp
Illuminates when themaximum engine RPM(revolutions per minute) isreached.
Message indicator
It will illuminate when a newmessage is stored in theinformation display. SeeInformation messages (page103).
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Instruments

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OPERATION
Outside air
Keep the air intakes forward of thewindscreen free from obstruction(snow, leaves etc.) to allow theclimate control system to functioneffectively.
Recirculated air
CAUTION
Prolonged use of recirculated airmay cause the windows to mistup. If the windows mist up, follow thesettings for defrosting and demistingthe windscreen.
The air currently in the passengercompartment will be recirculated.Outside air will not enter the vehicle.
Heating
Heating performance depends onthe temperature of the enginecoolant.
Air conditioning
Note:The air conditioning operatesonly when the temperature is above4ºC (39ºF).
Note:If you use the air conditioning,the fuel consumption of your vehiclewill be higher.
Air is directed through the evaporatorwhere it is cooled. Humidity isextracted from the air to help keepthe windows free of mist. Theresulting condensation is directed tothe outside of the vehicle and it istherefore normal if you see a smallpool of water under your vehicle.
General information oncontrolling the interiorclimate
Fully close all the windows.
Warming the interior
Direct the air towards your feet. Incold or humid weather conditions,direct some of the air towards thewindscreen and the door windows.
Cooling the interior
Direct the air towards your face.
AIR VENTS
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Press the switch to toggle betweenoutside air and recirculated interiorair. The light in the switch indicatesoperation.
Rapid windscreendefrosting/demisting
Recirculated air is switched offautomatically. If necessary turn theheated windows on.
Rapid heating of vehicleinterior
Ventilation
Set the air distribution control to facelevel or face level and footwell. Setthe blower to any position. Open theair vents to suit individualrequirements.
Air conditioning
Switching the air conditioningon and off
Note:For the air conditioning tooperate the engine must be running.
Press the switch to turn on or off. Thelamp in the switch indicates when airconditioning is selected.
If the blower is turned to position 0,the air conditioning will turn off. Whenthe blower is turned on again, the airconditioning will reactivateautomatically.
Cooling with outside air
Switch the air conditioning on.
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Switch the air conditioning on.
Windscreendefrosting/demisting
Outside air will flow into the vehicle.As long as the air distribution controlis set to windscreen, the airconditioning will be turned onautomatically. Make sure the bloweris on.
The lamp in the A/C switchilluminates duringdefrosting/demisting.
The air conditioning and recirculatedair can be switched on and off whilethe air distribution control is set towindscreen.
Reducing air humidity
Switching the air conditioning onextracts humidity from the air anddemists the windows faster.
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The system controls thetemperature, amount and distributionof the air flow automatically andadjusts them according to the drivingand weather conditions. Pressing theAUTO button once switches on theauto mode.
The system in your vehicle isdual-zone automatic climate control.When the system is in mono mode,all the temperature zones are linkedto the driver's zone. When you switchmono mode off, the dual-zonesystem allows you to set differenttemperatures for the driver's andfront passenger's side.
Note:Avoid adjusting the settingswhen the vehicle interior is extremelyhot or cold. The automatic climatecontrol adjusts to the currentcircumstances automatically. For thesystem to function properly, the sideand centre vents should be fullyopen.
Note:The sunload sensor is locatedon top of the instrument panel. Donot cover the sensor with anyobjects.
Note:At low outside temperatures,when the system is in auto mode, theair stream will be directed to thewindscreen and the side windows aslong as the engine is cold.
Note:A description of the FordDVD-Navigation System incombination with the automaticclimate control is provided in theseparate manual.
Setting the temperature
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Face levelB
WindscreenC
When you select windscreendefrosting and demisting, A, B andC switch off automatically and the airconditioning switches on. Outside airwill flow into the vehicle. You cannotselect recirculated air.
Windscreen defrosting and
demisting
Press the windscreen defrosting anddemisting button. Outside air will flowinto the vehicle. Air conditioning isautomatically selected. As long as theair distribution is set to this position,you cannot select recirculated air.
The blower speed and thetemperature control operateautomatically and cannot be adjustedmanually. The blower is set to highspeed and the temperature to HI.
When you select windscreendefrosting and demisting, the heatedscreens switch on automatically andswitch off after a short time.
To return to auto mode, press theAUTO button.
Switching the airconditioning on and off
Press the A/C button to switch theair conditioning on and off. A/C OFFappears in the display when the airconditioning is switched off.
A/C ON appears in the display whenthe air conditioning is switched on.
Recirculated air
Press the recirculated air button totoggle between outside air andrecirculated air.
Note:When the system is in automode and the interior and exteriortemperatures are quite hot, thesystem selects recirculated airautomatically to maximise cooling ofthe interior. Once the selectedtemperature is reached, the systemwill reselect outside air automatically.
Switching off the automaticclimate control
Press the OFF button.
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HEATED WINDOWS AND
MIRRORS
Heated windows
Use for quick defrosting or demistingof the windscreen or rear window. Itshould be switched on only ifnecessary.
Heated windscreen
The system operates only when theengine is running and also defroststhe front washer jets. Press theswitch to turn on or off. The lamp inthe switch indicates operation.
The heating system switches offautomatically after a short period oftime.
Heated rear window
Switch on the ignition first.
Press the switch to turn on or off. Thelamp in the switch indicatesoperation.
The heating system switches offautomatically after a short period oftime.
Heated exterior mirrors
Electrically operated door mirrors alsohave a heating element to clear theglass. This system operates whenthe heated rear window is switchedon.
AUXILIARY HEATER
Programmable auxiliaryheater
WARNINGS
The programmable auxiliaryheater must not be operated inenclosed spaces, at filling stations ornear sources of combustible vapoursor dust.
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Note:Central locking also locks andunlocks the fuel filler flap. See Locks(page 40).
Open the flap fully until it engages.Turn the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise.
When the filler cap is removed, ahissing noise may be heard. This isnormal and should be disregarded.
To close, turn the cap clockwise untilit clicks.
REFUELLING
CAUTION
Do not attempt to start theengine if you have filled the fueltank with the incorrect fuel. This coulddamage the engine. Have the systemchecked by a properly trainedtechnician immediately.
FUEL CONSUMPTION
The CO2 and fuel consumptionfigures are derived from laboratorytests according to EEC Directive80/1268/EEC and subsequentamendments and are carried out byall vehicle manufacturers.
They are intended as a comparisonbetween makes and models ofvehicles. They are not intended torepresent the real world fuelconsumption you may get from yourvehicle. Real world fuel consumptionis governed by many factorsincluding; driving style, high speeddriving, stop/start driving, airconditioning usage, the accessoriesfitted and towing etc.
Your Ford dealer can give you adviceon improving your fuel consumption.
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