coolant level FORD C MAX 2008 1.G Owners Manual

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Have your vehicle serviced regularlyto help maintain its roadworthinessand resale value. There is a largenetwork of Ford Authorised Repairersthat are there to help you with theirprofessional servicing expertise. Webelieve that their specially trainedtechnicians are best qualified toservice your vehicle properly andexpertly. They are supported by awide range of highly specialised toolsdeveloped specifically for servicingyour vehicle.
In addition to regular servicing, werecommend that you carry out thefollowing additional checks.
WARNINGS
Switch the ignition off beforetouching or attemptingadjustment of any kind.
Do not touch the electronicignition system parts after youhave switched the ignition on orwhen the engine is running. Thesystem operates at high voltage.
Keep your hands and clothingclear of the engine cooling fan.Under certain conditions, the fan maycontinue to run for several minutesafter you have switched the engineoff.
Daily checks
•Exterior lamps.
•Interior lamps.
•Warning lamps and indicators.
Check when refuelling
•Engine oil level. See Engine oilcheck (page 200).
•Brake fluid level. See Brake andclutch fluid check (page 202).
•Washer fluid level. See Washerfluid check (page 203).
•Tyre pressures (when cold). SeeWheels and tyres (page 211).
•Tyre condition. See Wheels andtyres (page 211).
Monthly checks
•Engine coolant level (engine cold).See Engine coolant check(page 201).
•Pipes, hoses and reservoirs forleaks.
•Power steering fluid level. SeePower steering fluid check(page 202).
•Air conditioning operation.
•Parking brake operation.
•Horn operation.
•Tightness of wheel nuts. SeeWheels and tyres (page 211).
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Maintenance

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Note:Oil expands when it is hot. Thelevel may therefore extend a fewmillimetres beyond the MAX mark.
Remove the dipstick and wipe it witha clean, lint free cloth. Replace thedipstick and remove it again to checkthe oil level.
If the level is at the MIN mark, top upimmediately.
Topping up
WARNINGS
Only top up when the engine iscold. If the engine is hot, wait 10minutes for the engine to cool down.
Do not remove the filler capwhen the engine is running.
Remove the filler cap.
CAUTION
Do not top up further than theMAX mark.
Top up with fluid that meets the Fordspecification. See Technicalspecifications (page 204).
ENGINE COOLANT
CHECK
CAUTION
Make sure that the coolant levelis between the MIN and theMAX marks.
Note:Coolant expands when it ishot. The level may therefore extendbeyond the MAX mark.
Topping up the coolant
WARNING
Do not remove the coolantreservoir cap when the engineis hot. Wait for the engine to cooldown.
Unscrew the cap slowly. Anypressure will escape slowly as youunscrew the cap.
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Only add coolant when theengine is cold. If the engine ishot, wait 10 minutes for the engine tocool down.
Do not allow coolant to touchyour skin or eyes. If thishappens, rinse the affected areasimmediately with plenty of water andcontact your doctor.
CAUTION
Do not spill coolant on any partof the engine.
Only add coolant that meets the Fordspecification. See Technicalspecifications (page 204).
BRAKE AND CLUTCH
FLUID CHECK
WARNING
Do not allow brake fluid to touchyour skin or eyes. If thishappens, rinse the affected areasimmediately with plenty of water andcontact your doctor.
The brake and the clutch systemsare supplied from the same reservoir.
Make sure that the brake fluid levelis between the MIN and the MAXmarks.
POWER STEERING FLUID
CHECK
Vehicles with 1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma) or 1.6LDuratec-16V (Sigma) or1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT(Sigma) engine
The fluid level should come up to theMAX mark when the engine is cold.
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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
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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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