height FORD C MAX 2008 1.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Introduction
About this handbook........................7
Symbols glossary..............................7
Parts and accessories......................7
Quick start
Quick start.........................................10
Child safety
Child seats........................................20
Child seat positioning......................21
Booster cushions............................23
ISOFIX anchor points......................24
Child safety locks............................26
Occupant protection
Principle of operation......................27
Fastening the seat belts.................31
Seat belt height adjustment..........33
Using seat belts duringpregnancy....................................33
Disabling the passengerairbag............................................33
Keys and remote
controls
General information on radiofrequencies..................................35
Programming the remotecontrol...........................................35
Changing the remote controlbattery...........................................36
Locks
Locking and unlocking...................40
Keyless entry...................................44
Global opening and closing...........50
Engine immobiliser
Principle of operation.....................52
Coded keys.....................................52
Arming the engine immobiliser.....52
Disarming the engineimmobiliser...................................52
Alarm
Arming the alarm.............................53
Disarming the alarm........................54
Steering wheel
Adjusting the steering wheel.........55
Horn..................................................55
Audio control...................................55
Voice control....................................57
Pedals
Adjusting the pedals.......................58
Wipers and washers
Windscreen wipers.........................59
Windscreen washers......................61
Rear window wiper andwashers.........................................61
Adjusting the windscreen washerjets.................................................62
Headlamp washers........................62
Checking the wiper blades...........63
Changing the wiper blades...........63
Lighting
Lighting control................................64
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine BOOSTER CUSHIONS
WARNINGS
Do not install a booster seat ora booster cushion with only thelap strap of the seat belt.
Do not install a booster seat ora booster cushion with a seatbelt that is slack or twisted.
Do not put the seat belt underyour child’s arm or behind itsback.
Do not use pillows, books ortowels to boost your child’sheight.
Make sure that your children sitin an upright position.
Secure children that weigh morethan 15 kilogrammes but areless than 150 centimetres tall in abooster seat or a booster cushion.
Booster seat
We recommend that you use abooster seat that combines acushion with a backrest instead of abooster cushion only. The raisedseating position will allow you toposition the shoulder strap of theadult seat belt over the centre of yourchild’s shoulder and the lap straptightly across its hips.
Booster cushion
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Child safetyE70710 E68924

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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Occupant protectionE78081 E68587 E71313

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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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SeatsE70729 E70730 E70731 E66539

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle dimensions
Dimension in mm(inches)Dimension descriptionItem
4372 - 4391 (170.6 -172.9)Maximum lengthA
2022 - 2023 (79.6 -79.7)Overall width - incl. exterior mirrorsB
1564 - 1596 (61.6 -62.8)Overall height - EC kerb weightC
2640 (103.9)WheelbaseD
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Technical specificationsE78157

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Information messages.................103Inspecting safety systemcomponents.................................175Seat belts.............................................175
Instrument lighting dimmer..........134Instruments......................................88Interior lamps...................................72Courtesy lamp......................................72Reading lamps.....................................72Vanity mirror lamps..............................72
Interior mirror...................................87Introduction........................................7ISOFIX anchor points......................24Attaching child safety seats with toptethers...............................................24
J
Jump startingSee: Using booster cables..............209
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Keyless entry...................................44Deactivating the key freefunction..............................................49General information.............................44Locking the vehicle.............................49Passive key...........................................45Unlocking the vehicle..........................47
Keyless starting.............................145Failure to start.....................................147Ignition on............................................146Starting a diesel engine.....................146Starting with automatictransmission....................................146Starting with manualtransmission....................................146Stopping the engine..........................148
Keys and remote controls.............35
L
Lighting control................................64Headlamp flasher................................64Home safe lighting..............................64Lighting control positions...................64Main and dipped beam......................64Parking lamps.......................................64
Lighting.............................................64Load carrying.................................167General information...........................167
Locking and unlocking...................40Central and double locking.................41Doors.....................................................40Tailgate...................................................41
Locks................................................40Luggage covers.............................167
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Maintenance..................................188General information...........................188Technical specifications...................204
Manual climate control.................108Air conditioning...................................109Air distribution control........................108Blower..................................................108Rapid heating of vehicle interior......109Rapid windscreendefrosting/demisting.....................109Recirculated air...................................109Temperature control.........................108Ventilation............................................109
Manual seats..................................120Adjusting the angle of theseatback...........................................121Adjusting the height of the driver’sseat....................................................121Adjusting the lumbar support...........121Moving the seats backwards andforwards...........................................120
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Index

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Rear under floor storage..............168Rear window wiper andwashers..........................................61Intermittent wipe..................................61Rear window washer..........................62Reverse gear wipe...............................61
Refuelling.........................................151Remote control batterySee: Changing the remote controlbattery...............................................36
Remote control programmingSee: Programming the remotecontrol................................................35
Repairing minor paintdamage.......................................208Running-in.......................................173Brakes and clutch..............................173Engine..................................................173Tyres.....................................................173
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Safety precautions........................149Seat back trays..............................138Seat belt height adjustment..........33Seats...............................................120Sitting in the correct position.......120Snow chainsSee: Using snow chains...................223
Speed controlSee: Cruise control............................164
Stability control...............................160Principle of operation........................160
Stability controlSee: Using stability control................161
Starter switchSee: Ignition switch.............................141
Starting a diesel engine................144Cold/hot engine.................................144Vehicles with the key freesystem.............................................145
Starting a petrol engine................142All vehicles...........................................142Except vehicles with a Flexfuelengine..............................................143Vehicles with a Flexfuel engine........143Vehicles with the key freesystem.............................................144
Starting the engine.........................141General information............................141
Status after a collision...................175Steering wheel lock.......................142Vehicles with keyless starting..........142Vehicles without keyless starting.....142
Steering wheel................................55Storage compartments................137Driver’s seat storage bin...................138Front storage compartment............137Storage area under the rear centreseat...................................................138
Sun blinds.......................................133Panoramic roof...................................133Side windows.....................................133
SunroofSee: Electric sunroof..........................116
Sun visors.......................................133Switching off the engine...............148Vehicles with a turbocharger...........148
Symbols glossary..............................7Symbols in this handbook.....................7Symbols on your vehicle.......................7
T
Technical specifications...............228Technical specifications...................228
Telephone commands................247Create a phonebook........................248Main settings......................................251Phone..................................................247Phone functions................................249
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Index