run flat FORD C MAX 2008 1.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Positive connection cableC
Negative connection cableD
1.Position the vehicles so that theydo not touch one another.
2.Switch off the engine and anyelectrical equipment.
3.Connect the positive (+) terminalof vehicle B with the positive (+)terminal of vehicle A (cable C).
4.Connect the negative (-) terminalof vehicle B to the groundconnection on the left-hand sidesuspension turret of vehicle A(cable D).
CAUTIONS
Do not connect to thenegative (–) terminal of theflat battery.
Make sure that the jump leadsare clear of any moving parts.
To start the engine
1.Run the engine of vehicle B atmoderately high speed.
2.Start the engine of vehicle A.
3.Run both vehicles for a minimumof three minutes beforedisconnecting the cables.
CAUTION
Do not switch on the headlampswhen disconnecting the cables.The peak voltage could blow thebulbs.
Disconnect the cables in the reverseorder.
CHANGING THE VEHICLE
BATTERY
Vehicles with a petrolengine
If the battery has been disconnectedthe vehicle may exhibit some unusualdriving characteristics forapproximately 8 km (5 miles) afterbattery reconnection while theengine management system realignsitself with the engine.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Vehicles with stability control
Vehicles with ESP may exhibit someunusual driving characteristics. Switchthe ESP off. See Using stabilitycontrol (page 161).
All vehicles
Note:The spare wheel is locatedunder the floor cover in the luggagecompartment.
•Raise the rear of the floor cover inthe luggage compartment.
1.Completely unscrew the boltanticlockwise.
2.Lift out the spare wheel.
3.Remove the jack which is locatedbeneath the spare wheel.
4.Install the defective wheel in thereverse order.
Vehicle jack
WARNINGS
The vehicle jack supplied withyour vehicle should only be usedwhen changing a wheel inemergency situations.
Before using the vehicle jack,check that it is not damaged ordeformed and that the thread islubricated and free from foreignmatter.
Never place anything betweenthe jack and the ground, or thejack and the vehicle.
Note:The vehicle jack is located inthe underfloor storage compartmentunder the spare wheel.
Note:Vehicles with a tyre repair kitor run flat tyres are not equipped witha vehicle jack or a wheel brace.
It is recommended to use aworkshop type hydraulic jack forchanging between summer andwinter tyres.
Note:Use a jack with a minimumlifting capacity of 1.5 tonnes and alifting plate with a minimum diameterof 80 millimetres (3.1 inches).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine •Keep the kit out of the reach ofchildren.
•Only use the kit when the ambienttemperature is between –30°C(-22°F) and +70°C (+158°F).
Using the tyre repair kit
WARNINGS
Compressed air can act as anexplosive or propellant.
Never leave the tyre repair kitunattended while in use.
CAUTION
Do not keep the compressoroperating for more than 10minutes.
Note:Use the tyre repair kit only forthe vehicle with which it was supplied.
•Park your vehicle at the roadsideso that you do not obstruct theflow of traffic and so that you areable to use the kit without beingin danger.
•Apply the parking brake, even ifyou have parked on a level road,to make sure that the vehicle willnot move.
•Do not attempt to remove foreignobjects like nails or screwspenetrating the tyre.
•Leave the engine running whilethe kit is in use, but not if thevehicle is in an enclosed or poorlyventilated area (for example,inside a building). In thesecircumstances, switch thecompressor on with the engineturned off.
•Replace the sealant bottle with anew one before the expiry date(see top of bottle) is reached.
•Inform all other users of thevehicle that the tyre has beentemporarily sealed with the tyrerepair kit and make them awareof the special driving conditions tobe observed.
Inflating the tyre
WARNINGS
Check the sidewall of the tyreprior to inflation. If there are anycracks, bumps or similar damage, donot attempt to inflate the tyre.
Do not stand directly beside thetyre while the compressor ispumping.
Watch the sidewall of the tyre.If any cracks, bumps or similardamage appear, turn off thecompressor and let the air out bymeans of the pressure relief valve B.Do not continue driving with this tyre.
The sealant contains naturalrubber latex. Avoid contact withskin and clothing. If this happens,rinse the affected areas immediatelywith plenty of water and contact yourdoctor.
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