brake 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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General information......................188
Opening and closing thebonnet.........................................189
Engine compartment overview -1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma)/1.6LDuratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma).....190
Engine compartment overview -1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0LDuratec-HE (MI4).......................192
Engine compartment overview -1.6L Duratorq-TDCi (DV)Diesel...........................................194
Engine compartment overview -1.8L Duratorq-TDCi (Lynx)Diesel...........................................196
Engine compartment overview -2.0L Duratorq-TDCi (Puma)Diesel...........................................198
Engine oil dipstick - 1.6LDuratec-16V (Sigma)/1.6LDuratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma).....199
Engine oil dipstick - 1.8LDuratec-HE (MI4)/2.0LDuratec-HE (MI4).......................199
Engine oil dipstick - 1.6LDuratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel......200
Engine oil dipstick - 1.8LDuratorq-TDCi (Lynx) Diesel....200
Engine oil dipstick - 2.0LDuratorq-TDCi (DW) Diesel.....200
Engine oil check............................200
Engine coolant check...................201
Brake and clutch fluid check......202
Power steering fluid check.........202
Washer fluid check.......................203
Technical specifications...............204
Vehicle care
Cleaning the exterior....................207
Cleaning the interior.....................208
Repairing minor paint damage....208
Vehicle battery
Battery care...................................209
Using booster cables...................209
Changing the vehicle battery......210
Wheels and tyres
General information.......................211
Changing a road wheel.................211
Tyre repair kit..................................217
Tyre care........................................223
Using winter tyres.........................223
Using snow chains.......................223
Technical specifications...............224
Vehicle identification
Vehicle identification plate...........226
Vehicle identification number(VIN).............................................226
Engine number - 1.6L Duratec-16V(Sigma)/1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT(Sigma).......................................226
Engine number - 1.8L Duratec-HE(MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE(MI4)............................................226
Engine number - 1.6LDuratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel/2.0LDuratorq-TDCi (Puma)Diesel...........................................227
Engine number - 1.8LDuratorq-TDCi (Lynx) Diesel.....227
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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

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FLASHERS
Note:Depending on applicable lawsand regulations in the country forwhich your vehicle was originally built,the hazard warning flashers may flashif you brake heavily.
For item location: See Quick start(page 10).
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LightingE71943

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Direction indicator PY21 watt(orange)B
Reversing lamp P21 wattC
Rear fog lamp/tail lampP21/4 WattD
Note:Vehicles may not have a taillamp if an LED board is fitted. TheLED board is not a serviceable item,please consult your dealer if this fails.
Turn the bulb anticlockwise underslight pressure and remove it.Replace the bulb.
Install in the reverse order. Afterinstallation, check that the lightsoperate correctly.
Central brake lamp
Consult an expert.
Number plate lamp
5 watt festoon
Loosen the two screws, and removethe lamp assembly.
Install in the reverse order.
Interior and reading lamps
Switch off the lights.
Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver intothe recess between the body of theunit and the lens at the opposite sideto the switches. Gently prise out thelens a short way. Take hold of theside of the lens and lift it off the unit.
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LightingE78126 E72556 E7812812

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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The brake system warninglamp remains illuminatedwhen the parking brake isengaged. It will also illuminate if thebrake fluid level falls below the MINmark.
Brake system and ABSwarning lamps
WARNING
Reduce vehicle speed gradually.Use the brakes with great care.Do not step on the brake pedalabruptly.
If both warning lamps illuminate atthe same time when driving, stopthe vehicle as soon as it is safe todo so. Have the braking systemchecked by an expert beforecontinuing your journey.
Cruise control indicator
The indicator in theinstrument cluster willilluminate when the systemis in use.
Direction indicator
A sudden increase in therate of flashing warns of afailed indicator bulb.
Doors open warning lamp
Illuminates when the ignitionis switched on and remainson if any door, the bonnet orthe luggage compartment is notclosed properly.
Engine systems faultwarning lamp
Illuminates to indicate amalfunction of the engineand powertrain relatedsystems. Stop the vehicle as soon assafely possible and switch off theengine immediately. Have the enginechecked by an expert immediately.
Engine warning lamp
If it illuminates with theengine running, it indicatesa malfunction. If it flasheswhen driving, reduce the vehiclespeed immediately. If it continues toflash, avoid heavy acceleration andhigh engine speed. Have your vehiclechecked by an expert immediately.
Front fog lamp indicator
The indicator will illuminatewhen the front fog lampsare in use.
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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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