automatic transmission FORD C MAX 2008 1.G Owners Manual

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Safety precautions........................149
Fuel quality - Petrol........................149
Fuel quality - Flexible Fuel............149
Fuel quality - Diesel.......................150
Catalytic converter........................150
Fuel filler flap....................................151
Refuelling.........................................151
Fuel consumption..........................151
Technical specifications................152
Transmission
Manual transmission.....................154
Automatic transmission................154
Brakes
Principle of operation....................158
Hints on driving with ABS.............158
Parking brake.................................159
Stability control
Principle of operation....................160
Using stability control.....................161
Parking aid
Principle of operation....................162
Using the parking aid....................162
Cruise control
Principle of operation....................164
Using cruise control......................164
Automatic speed limiter
(ASL)
Principle of operation....................166
Load carrying
General information.......................167
Luggage covers.............................167
Rear under floor storage..............168
Towing
Towing a trailer...............................169
Detachable tow ball......................169
Driving hints
Running-in.......................................173
Emergency
equipment
First aid kit.......................................174
Warning triangle.............................174
Status after a
collision
Fuel cut-off switch.........................175
Inspecting safety systemcomponents...............................175
Fuses
Fuse box locations........................176
Changing a fuse.............................177
Fuse labels......................................177
Fuse specification chart................179
Vehicle recovery
Towing points.................................185
Towing the vehicle on fourwheels.........................................186
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Table of contents

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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Quick startE7505221

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Slide the release slider in the directionof the arrow and pull out the keyblade with your thumb.
Push the button on the side of theignition switch and pull out thecontainer.
Insert the spare key blade into thecontainer until it clicks. Make sure theblade is inserted the right way up.
To release the spare key blade fromthe container, press the upper partof the button.
Insert the spare key blade back intothe passive key until it clicks.
Insert the container back into theignition switch.
Disabled passive keys
Note:All your passive keys will beenabled, regardless of whether theyare located inside the vehicle or not.
If one or more passive keys are leftinside the vehicle interior when it islocked, the passive keys inside thevehicle will be disabled. In order touse these passive keys again, theyhave to be enabled.
To enable all your passive keys:
Using an enabled passive key,depress the clutch pedal (manualtransmission) or brake pedal(automatic transmission), push theignition switch in and turn it to positionII.
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Locks12E78284 E78285 E78286 E78287

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Vehicles without keyless entrysystem
Press the upper part of the switchnext to the driver’s door handle.
Vehicles with keyless entrysystem
Press the lower part of the switchnext to the driver’s door handle.
DISARMING THE ALARM
The anti-theft alarm system can bedeactivated at any time – even whenthe alarm is sounding – by unlockingthe vehicle from the outside.
The anti-theft alarm system for thetailgate is deactivated if the tailgateis unlocked using the button on theremote control or passive key. Onvehicles with the Key Free System, itis deactivated if a passive key islocated within the tailgate detectionrange when the tailgate is opened.
After closure, the alarm is once againarmed.
Britain and Ireland only
If the vehicle is unlocked using thekey or the spare key for the keylessentry system, a 12 second delaychime starts as soon as the driver’sdoor is opened. The alarm should bedeactivated during this period.
Vehicles without keyless entrysystem
To deactivate the alarm, insert thekey into the ignition and turn it toposition II.
Vehicles with keyless entrysystem
The alarm should be deactivated inone of the following ways:
•If a valid passive key is locatedwithin the vehicle interior, depressthe clutch pedal (manualtransmission) or brake pedal(automatic transmission), pushthe ignition switch in and turn it toposition II.
•Insert the spare key into theignition switch, push the ignitionswitch in and turn it to position II.
•Press the unlock button on thepassive key.
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AlarmE80555 E80556

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine AUDIBLE WARNINGS
AND INDICATORS
Automatic transmission
If position P is not selected, a warningchime will sound when the driver’sdoor is opened.
Electronic parking brake(EPB)
A warning chime will sound if:
•the driver’s door is opened beforethe EPB is applied.
•the EPB is still applied when thevehicle moves off.
•there is a cut in the power supply.
Frost
WARNING
Even if the temperature rises toabove +4ºC there is noguarantee that the road is free ofhazards caused by inclementweather.
A warning chime will sound in thefollowing conditions:
•+4ºC or lower: frost warning
•0ºC or lower: danger of icy roads
Key outside car
Vehicles with the key freesystem
If the engine is running and a passivekey is no longer detected within thevehicle interior, a chime will sound assoon as the door is closed.
Key-in-ignition
Except vehicles with the keyfree system
A warning tone will sound when thedriver’s door is opened if:
•the key is in the ignition.
Vehicles with the key freesystem
A warning tone will sound when thedriver’s door is opened if:
•the ignition switch is not pulledout.
•the spare key is in the ignition.
Lights on
A warning chime will sound if thedriver’s door is opened with theexterior lights switched on and theignition switched off.
Low fuel
A warning chime will sound at thefollowing ranges: 80 km (50 miles),40 km (25 miles), 20 km (12 miles), 0km (0 miles).
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Instruments

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Note:Kickdown functions in thesame way in all three modes.
Economy: The transmission keepsthe engine at lower engine speedsin order to optimize fuel economy.
Adaptive: The standard setupsuitable for all driving styles.
Sport: Initially, the transmission letsthe engine run at higher enginespeeds to provide faster accelerationand greater engine braking efficiency.Thereafter, it will adapt to yourindividual driving style.
ESP
Select this option to activate ESP.
Language setting
A choice of eleven languages areavailable.
Scroll to this display using the rotarycontrol and press the SET/RESETbutton to select the desiredlanguage. Turn the rotary control tosave the setting and exit the menu.
Clock setting
Note:This display is only present onvehicles equipped with aprogrammable auxiliary heater butno Ford audio or navigation system.If the vehicle is equipped with a Fordaudio or navigation system, the timeis set on the audio or navigationsystem. See separate audio ornavigation handbook.
Scroll to this display using the rotarycontrol and press SET/RESET. Thehours start to flash and can be setusing the rotary control.
Press the SET/RESET button toconfirm the setting and move to theminutes.
Proceed in the same way to set theminutes and the date.
After setting the year and pressingSET/RESET, the time and date arestored.
Units of measure
To toggle between metric andimperial units, scroll to this display andpress the SET/RESET button.
Toggling the units of measure usingthis display will affect the followingdisplays:
•Distance to empty
•Average fuel consumption
•Instantaneous fuel consumption
•Average speed
•Outside air temperature
•The temperature display in theautomatic climate control.
The units of measure for outside airtemperature and the automaticclimate control can be toggledindependent of the other displays.See General information (page96).
Auxiliary heaterprogramming
See Auxiliary heater (page 114).
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Information displays

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SystemWarninglampMessage
Select N (NEUTRAL) or P(PARK) and apply theparking brake until the trans-mission has cooled and themessage disappears from thedisplay.
The transmission is too hot. Inthese extreme conditions thetransmission will disengagedrive in order to preventdamage. You will not be ableto drive until the transmissionhas cooled.
redTrans. too hot Press brake
Automatic transmission.amberTransmission malfunction
At low outside temperatures,after starting the engine, itmay take the transmissionseveral seconds to engage R(REVERSE) or D (DRIVE).Keep the brake pedaldepressed until thesemessages disappear from thedisplay.
-Engagement in progressPress brake pedal
Automatic transmission.-Move shifter to P
Stability control (ESP)
SystemWarninglampMessage
Stability control (ESP).amberESP malfunction
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Information displays

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine During starting, the fuel injectors areturned off as long as the acceleratorpedal is depressed. This can be usedto drain excessive fuel from theintake manifold after severalunsuccessful starting attempts.
If the battery has been disconnectedor after the fuel type has beenchanged, the idle speed may beirregular. This will improve after 10 to30 seconds.
Vehicles with the key freesystem
Vehicles with a manualtransmission
Note:If the clutch pedal is notdepressed, a message appears inthe information display.
Depress the clutch pedal.
Vehicles with an automatictransmission
Note:If the brake pedal is notdepressed, a message appears inthe information display.
Depress the brake pedal.
All vehicles
Push the ignition switch in and turn itto switch on the ignition and to startthe engine.
Once the system recognizes apassive key, the engine can bestarted. If no passive key is detected,PASSIVE KEY NOT DETECTEDwill appear in the information display.
STARTING A DIESEL
ENGINE
Cold/hot engine
Depress the clutch pedal withouttouching the accelerator.
Turn the key to position IIand ensure the glow plugindicator lamp illuminates.
Wait until the lamp extinguishesbefore starting and continue crankingwithout pausing until the enginestarts.
If the engine stalls, repeat the fullstarting procedure.
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Starting the engineE87381

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Vehicles with the key freesystem
Vehicles with a manualtransmission
Note:If the clutch pedal is notdepressed, a message appears inthe information display.
Depress the clutch pedal.
Vehicles with an automatictransmission
Note:If the brake pedal is notdepressed, a message appears inthe information display.
Depress the brake pedal.
All vehicles
Push the ignition switch in and turn itto switch on the ignition and to startthe engine.
Once the system recognizes apassive key, the engine can bestarted. If no passive key is detected,PASSIVE KEY NOT DETECTEDwill appear in the information display.
Starting the engine with aspare key
Assemble the spare key. SeeKeyless entry (page 44).
Insert the spare key into the ignitionswitch.
Push the ignition switch in and turn itto switch on the ignition and to startthe engine.
KEYLESS STARTING
WARNINGS
The keyless starting systemmay not function if the key isclose to metal objects or electronicdevices such as mobile phones.
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Starting the engineE78300 E78301

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Always check that the steeringwheel lock is deactivated beforeattempting to move your vehicle.See Cigar lighter (page 134).
Note:A valid passive key must belocated inside the vehicle to switchthe ignition on and start the engine.
Note:To start your engine you mustalso fully depress the brake or clutchpedal, depending on the transmissionfitted.
Ignition on
Press the start button once. Allelectrical circuits are operational,warning lamps and indicatorsilluminate.
Starting with automatictransmission
CAUTION
Release the start button as soonas the engine starts.
Note:Releasing the start button orthe brake pedal during engine startwill stop the engine cranking andreturn to ignition on.
1.Make sure the transmission is inP or N.
2.Fully depress the brake pedal.
3.Press the start button.
Starting with manualtransmission
CAUTION
Release the start button as soonas the engine starts.
Note:Releasing the start button orthe clutch pedal during engine startwill stop the engine cranking andreturn to ignition on.
1.Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2.Press the start button.
Starting a diesel engine
Note:Engine cranking will notcommence until the engine glow plugcycle has been completed. This maytake several seconds in extremelycold conditions.
Note:Continue to press the startbutton and the clutch or brake pedaluntil engine cranking begins.
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Starting the engineE85766