child restraint FORD C MAX 2008 1.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Autolamps........................................65
Front fog lamps...............................65
Rear fog lamps................................65
Headlamp levelling..........................66
Adaptive front lighting system(AFS)..............................................68
Hazard warning flashers................70
Direction indicators..........................71
Interior lamps...................................72
Changing a bulb..............................74
Windows and mirrors
Electric windows.............................84
Exterior mirrors................................85
Electric exterior mirrors..................86
Interior mirror...................................87
Instruments
Gauges.............................................88
Warning lamps and indicators......90
Audible warnings andindicators......................................94
Information displays
General information........................96
Personalised settings.....................99
Information messages.................103
Climate control
Principle of operation....................107
Air vents..........................................107
Manual climate control.................108
Automatic climate control.............111
Heated windows and mirrors......114
Auxiliary heater...............................114
Electric sunroof...............................116
Seats
Sitting in the correct position.......120
Manual seats..................................120
Head restraints...............................121
Electric seats..................................122
Rear seats......................................124
Heated seats.................................132
Convenience features
Sun visors.......................................133
Sun blinds.......................................133
Instrument lighting dimmer..........134
Cigar lighter....................................134
Auxiliary power sockets...............134
Centre console..............................135
Cool box..........................................137
Storage compartments................137
Seat back trays..............................138
Glasses holder...............................139
Toll reader.......................................139
Childminder mirror.........................140
Auxiliary input (AUX IN) socket.....140
Starting the engine
General information.......................141
Ignition switch.................................141
Steering wheel lock.......................142
Starting a petrol engine................142
Starting a diesel engine................144
Keyless starting.............................145
Switching off the engine...............148
Engine heater.................................148
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Table of contents

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The rain sensor will continuouslymeasure the amount of water on thefront screen and adjust the speed ofthe front wipers automatically.
Adjust the sensitivity of the rainsensor using the rotary control.
See Windscreen wipers (page59).
Rear seats
See Rear seats (page 124).
Airbag
WARNING
To avoid the risk of death orserious injury, never use arearward facing child restraint in thefront, unless the air bag is off.
See Child safety (page 20).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CHILD SEATS
WARNINGS
Secure children that are lessthan 150 centimetres tall or lessthan 12 years of age in a suitable,approved child restraint, in the rearseat.
Original text according to ECER94.01: Extreme Hazard! Do notuse a rearward facing child restrainton a seat protected by an air bag infront of it!
Read and follow themanufacturer’s instructionswhen you are fitting a child restraint.
Do not modify child restraints inany way.
Do not hold a child on your lapwhen the vehicle is moving.
Do not leave unattendedchildren in your vehicle.
WARNINGS
If your vehicle has been involvedin an accident, have the childrestraints checked by properlytrained technicians.
Note:Mandatory use of childrestraints varies from country tocountry.
A choice of ECE approved childrestraints which have beenspecifically tested and approved foryour vehicle are available from yourDealer.
Child restraints for differentmass groups
Use the correct child restraint asfollows:
Baby safety seat
Secure children that weigh less than13 kilogrammes in a rearward facingbaby safety seat in the rear seat.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Child safety seatSecure children that weigh between13 and 18 kilogrammes in a childsafety seat in the rear seat.
CHILD SEAT POSITIONING
Child seat positions
Mass group categoriesSeating positions
IIIIII0+0
22-36kg15-25 kg9-18 kgUp to 13kgUp to 10kg
Boosterseat orcushion
Boosterseat orcushion
Childsafetyseat
Babysafetyseat
Babysafetyseat
U1U1U1XXFront passengerairbag ON
UUUUUFront passengerairbag OFF
UUUUURear seats
U Suitable for universal category child restraints approved for use in this massgroup.
X Not suitable for children in this mass group.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine U1 Suitable for universal category child restraints approved for use in this mass
group. However, we recommend that you secure children in a governmentapproved child restraint, in the rear seat.
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Child safety

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ISOFIX ANCHOR POINTS
Your vehicle has been equipped withISOFIX attachments. Your FordDealer will be pleased to make themaccessible.
The ISOFIX system consists of tworigid latching arms on the child seat,which attach to anchor points at thebase of the vehicle seat back. Whenmade available by your Ford Dealer,the two lower anchor points may befound in the rear seating rows andare labelled with a circular pictogramand the word ISOFIX.
The funnel guides enable the latchingarms of an ISOFIX child seat to beeasily and securely attached.
ISOFIX child seats not approved byFord have not been validated byFord, and neither the safety nor thesuitability of such seats can becertified, whether installed using theISOFIX system or the normal seatbelts.
Attaching child safety seatswith top tethers
WARNINGS
Attach the tether strap only tothe appropriate tether anchoras shown. The tether strap may notwork properly if attached somewhereother than the correct tether anchor.
Ford does not recommend theuse of an ISOFIX system withoutthe use of an anti-rotation device,such as a top tether anchor orsupport leg, correctly installed.
There is a risk of death orserious injury when themanufacturers instructions are notfollowed properly or when the childrestraint is modified in any way.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A third anchor point has beenprovided for child seats that areequipped with a top tether, availablefor use in the forward facingconfiguration.
The top tether anchors in your vehicleare located on the floor of theluggage compartment.
The tether strap should be routedbeneath the raised rear headrestraint, to the anchor point on thefloor of the luggage compartment.The anchor point is identified by apictogram.
After installing the child safety seat,tighten the tether strap according tothe manufacturer’s instructions.
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Child safety

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fold the smaller seat belt tongueback and insert the larger belt tongueinto the retaining slot as shown.
SEAT BELT HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
Press the locking control on theheight adjuster and move the pivotso that the belt rests across thecentre of the shoulder.
Lifting the slider slightly while pressingthe locking control makes it easier torelease the locking mechanism.
USING SEAT BELTS
DURING PREGNANCY
WARNING
Position the seat belt correctlyfor your safety and that of yourunborn child. Do not use only the lapstrap or the shoulder strap.
Position the lap strap comfortablyacross your hips and low beneathyour pregnant abdomen. Position theshoulder strap between your breasts,above and to the side of yourpregnant abdomen.
DISABLING THE
PASSENGER AIRBAG
WARNING
Make sure that the passengerairbag is disabled when using arearward facing child restraint on thefront passenger seat.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fitting the passengerairbag deactivation switch
WARNING
If you need to fit a child restrainton a seat protected by anoperational airbag in front of it, havea passenger airbag deactivationswitch fitted. Ask your dealer forfurther information.
Note:The key switch is located inthe glove compartment with anairbag deactivation lamp in theinstrument panel.
If the airbag warning lamp illuminatesor flashes when you are driving, thisindicates a malfunction. SeeWarning lamps and indicators(page 90). Remove the child restraintand have the system checkedimmediately.
Disabling the passengerairbag
DisabledA
EnabledB
Turn the switch to position A.
When you switch the ignition on,check that the passenger airbagdeactivation warning lamp illuminates.
Enabling the passengerairbag
WARNING
Make sure that the passengerairbag is enabled when you arenot using a child restraint on the frontpassenger seat.
Turn the switch to position B.
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Occupant protectionABE71312

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Rock the seat backwards andforwards after releasing thelever to make sure that it is fullyengaged in its catch.
Adjusting the lumbarsupport
Adjusting the height of thedriver’s seat
Adjusting the angle of theseatback
HEAD RESTRAINTS
Adjusting the head restraint
WARNINGS
Raise the rear head restraintwhen the rear seat is occupiedby a passenger.
When using a forward facingchild restraint on a rear seat,always remove the head restraintfrom that seat.
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