lamps FORD C MAX 2008 1.G Owners Manual

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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

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•Rear lamps
•Headlamp
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IntroductionE89935 E89936

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Instrument panel overview
Left-hand drive
Lighting control. See Lighting control (page 64). Front fog lamps.See Front fog lamps (page 65). Rear fog lamp. See Rear foglamps (page 65).
A
Headlamp levelling control. See Headlamp levelling (page 66).B
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Quick startCDABEFGHIJKUTSRQPONMLE78209

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Multi-function lever: Information display controls. Direction indicators.See Direction indicators (page 71). Main beam. See Lightingcontrol (page 64).
C
Instrument cluster. See Gauges (page 88). See Warning lampsand indicators (page 90).
D
Horn. See Horn (page 55).E
Wiper lever. See Wipers and washers (page 59).F
Card holder.G
Air vents. See Air vents (page 107).H
Hazard warning flasher switch. See Hazard warning flashers(page 70).I
Airbag deactivation indicator. See Disabling the passengerairbag (page 33). Parking aid switch. See Using the parkingaid (page 162).
J
Start button. See Keyless starting (page 145).J
Heated windscreen switch. See Heated windows and mirrors(page 114).K
Heated rear window switch. See Heated windows and mirrors(page 114).L
Stability control (ESP) switch. See Using stability control (page161).M
Climate controls. See Climate control (page 107).N
Audio or navigation unit. See separate handbook.O
Heated front seat switch. See Heated seats (page 132).P
Ignition switch. See Ignition switch (page 141).Q
Steering wheel adjustment. See Adjusting the steering wheel(page 55).R
Cruise control switches. See Using cruise control (page 164).S
Audio controls. See Audio control (page 55).T
Instrument lighting dimmer. See Instrument lighting dimmer(page 134).U
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Air vents. See Air vents (page 107).D
Heated windscreen switch. See Heated windows and mirrors(page 114).E
Multi-function lever: Information display controls. See Informationdisplays (page 96). Direction indicators. See Directionindicators (page 71). Main beam. See Lighting control (page64).
F
Horn. See Horn (page 55).G
Instrument cluster. See Gauges (page 88). See Warning lampsand indicators (page 90).
H
Wiper lever. See Wipers and washers (page 59).I
Headlamp levelling control. See Headlamp levelling (page 66).J
Lighting control. See Lighting control (page 64). Front fog lamps.See Front fog lamps (page 65). Rear fog lamp. See Rear foglamps (page 65).
K
Instrument lighting dimmer. See Instrument lighting dimmer(page 134).L
Ignition switch. See Ignition switch (page 141).M
Cruise control switches. See Using cruise control (page 164).N
Steering wheel adjustment. See Adjusting the steering wheel(page 55).O
Audio controls. See Audio control (page 55).P
Heated rear window switch. See Heated windows and mirrors(page 114).Q
Stability control (ESP) switch. See Using stability control (page161).R
Climate controls. See Climate control (page 107).S
Audio/navigation unit. See separate handbook.T
Heated front seat switch. See Heated seats (page 132).U
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Windscreendefrosting/demistingA
Toggle mono mode on andoffB
Air conditioning OFFC
Recirculated airD
Air conditioning ONE
See Automatic climate control(page 111).
Autolamps
When the lighting control is set toposition AUTO the dipped beamheadlamps will switch on and offautomatically depending on theambient light.
See Lighting control (page 64).
Direction indicators
If the lever is tapped up or down, thedirection indicators will flash threetimes.
See Direction indicators (page71).
Autowipers
Move the lever up one position.
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Quick startE78730EDCBA E72162 E71098 E71014B

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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Lighting control positions
OffA
Side and tail lampsB
HeadlampsC
Front fog lampsD
Rear fog lampsE
Parking lampsF
Parking lamps
CAUTION
Prolonged use of the parkinglamps will discharge the battery.
Switch off the ignition.
Push the lighting control inwards andturn it to position F.
Main and dipped beam
Pull the lever fully towards thesteering wheel to switch betweenmain and dipped beam.
Headlamp flasher
Pull the lever slightly towards thesteering wheel.
Home safe lighting
Switch the ignition off and pull thedirection indicator lever towards thesteering wheel to switch theheadlamps on. You will hear a shorttone. The headlamps will go offautomatically after 3 minutes with anydoor open, or 30 seconds after thelast door has been closed.
With all doors closed, but within the30 second delay, opening any doorwill result in the 3 minute timerstarting again.
The home safe lights can becancelled by either pulling thedirection indicator lever towards thesteering wheel again or by turningthe ignition switch ON.
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LightingE71094DBCAFE E71095

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Note:If you have switchedautolamps on, you can only switchthe main beam on when autolampshas switched the headlamps on.
The headlamps will come on and gooff automatically depending on theambient light.
FRONT FOG LAMPS
WARNING
Only use the front fog lampswhen visibility is considerablyrestricted by fog, snow or rain.
Note:You cannot switch the frontfog lamps on if you have switchedautolamps on.
REAR FOG LAMPS
WARNING
Do not use the rear fog lampswhen it is raining or snowing andvisibility is more than 50 metres.
Note:You cannot switch the rearfog lamps on if you have switchedautolamps on.
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LightingE73840A E71096 E71097

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ADAPTIVE FRONT LIGHTING SYSTEM (AFS)
without AFSA
with AFSB
The AFS adjusts the headlampdipped beam depending on vehicledirection and speed. It improvesvisibility when you are driving at nightand helps to reduce headlamp glarefor oncoming drivers.
The headlamps will also move whenthe vehicle is stationary and thesteering wheel is turned. To preventheadlamp glare for the oncomingtraffic, they will only move towardsthe passenger side of the vehicle.
The system will not operate whenyou have switched on the daytimerunning lamps or when you haveselected reverse gear.
To activate the AFS when thedaytime running lamps are activated,turn the lighting control to position C.See Lighting control (page 64).
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