engine overheat FORD C MAX 2008 1.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ELECTRIC WINDOWS
WARNING
Do not operate the electricwindows unless they are freefrom obstruction.
Note:If you operate the switchesoften during a short period of time,the system might become inoperablefor a certain time to prevent damagedue to overheating.
Switch on the ignition to operate theelectric windows.
Global opening and closing
You can also operate the electricwindows with the ignition off via theglobal opening and closing function.See Locks (page 40).
Driver's door switches
You can operate all the windows withthe switches on the door trim panelof the driver’s door.
Opening and closing thewindows automatically
Press or lift the switch to the secondaction point and release itcompletely. Press or lift it again tostop the windows.
Safety switch for rearwindows
Note:You can always operate therear windows from the driver’s door.
A switch in the driver’s door disablesthe rear electric window switches.
The light in the switch comes on andthe lights in the rear window switchesgo off when the rear windows aredisabled.
Anti-trap function
WARNING
Careless closing of the windowscan override the protectionfunction and cause injuries.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine On some models, the door mirrorsare heated when the heated rearwindow is switched on.
Electric folding mirrors
Note:When the mirrors areoperated often during a short periodof time, the system might becomeinoperable for a certain time toprevent damage due to overheating.
To fold/unfold the mirrors, brieflypress the switch. If the switch ispressed again while the mirrors aremoving, they will stop and reversethe direction of movement.
INTERIOR MIRROR
Dip the mirror to reduce glare whendriving at night.
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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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Instruments

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SystemWarninglampMessage
Electronic acceleration control(EAC). The vehicle can bedriven but the accelerationrate will be noticeablyreduced. Maximum vehiclespeed will be maintained.Have the system checked byan expert as soon as possible.
redAcceleration reduced
Screen washer.amberLow washer fluid level
Service Indication-Service oil
Power steering
SystemWarninglampMessage
Power steering. Full steeringwill be maintained but you willneed to exert greater forceon the steering wheel. Havethe system checked by anexpert as soon as possible.
amberPower steering malfunction
Transmission
SystemWarninglampMessage
Under certain driving condi-tions it is possible that theclutches in the transmissioncan overheat. In thesecircumstances it is necessaryto press the brake pedal and
redTransm. overt. Press brake
stop the vehicle to preventdamage to the transmission.
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Information displays

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Auxiliary heater
The diesel auxiliary heater (PTCelectrical heater) aids in warming theengine and the interior compartmenton vehicles with diesel engines. It isautomatically switched on or offdepending on the outsidetemperature, the coolanttemperature and the alternator load.
Fuel operated heater
The fuel operated heater aids inwarming the engine and the interiorcompartment on vehicles with apetrol or diesel engine. It isautomatically switched on or offdepending on the outsidetemperature and the coolanttemperature, unless it has beendeactivated by the driver.
When the fuel operated heater isoperating, a message appears in theinformation display.
The fuel operated heater can bedeactivated using the informationdisplay. See Information displays(page 96).
ELECTRIC SUNROOF
WARNING
Before operating the electricsunroof you should verify it isfree of obstructions and ensure thatchildren and/or pets are not in theproximity of the sunroof opening.Failure to do so could result in seriouspersonal injury. It is the primaryresponsibility of the supervising adultsto never leave a child unattended ina vehicle and to never leave the keysin an unattended vehicle.
Note:When the switches areoperated often during a short periodof time, the system might becomeinoperable for a certain time toprevent damage due to overheating.
Note:The electric sunroof can alsobe operated with the ignition off viathe global opening and global closingfunction. See Global opening andclosing (page 50).
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