tyre pressure FORD C MAX 2008 1.G Owners Manual

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OPERATION
Dual circuit braking system
WARNING
If a brake circuit fails, you willnotice a softer feel to the brakepedal. Press the brake pedal firmlyand allow for increased stoppingdistances. Stop and have thischecked immediately. Do notcontinue your journey.
Your vehicle is fitted with a diagonallysplit, dual circuit brake system. If abrake circuit fails, the other remainsoperational.
Disc brakes
Wet brake discs result in reducedbraking efficiency. Dab the brakepedal when driving from a car washto remove the film of water.
ABS
WARNING
The ABS does not relieve you ofyour responsibility to drive withdue care and attention.
The ABS helps you to maintain fullsteering and directional stability whenyou brake heavily in an emergency,by preventing the road wheels fromlocking. The ABS monitors the speedof each road wheel and varies thepressure to each brake. The ABSoptimizes the tyre-to-road adhesionwhen you brake heavily.
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH
ABS
When the ABS is operating, the brakepedal will pulse. This is normal.Maintain pressure on the brakepedal.
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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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CAUTIONS
Use only approved wheel andtyre sizes. Using other sizescould damage the vehicle and willmake the National Type Approvalinvalid.
If you change the diameter of thetyres from that fitted at thefactory, the speedometer may notdisplay the correct speed. Take thevehicle to your dealer to have theengine management systemreprogrammed.
A decal with tyre pressure data islocated in the driver’s door openingat the B-pillar.
Check and set the tyre pressure atthe ambient temperature in whichyou are intending to drive the vehicleand when the tyres are cold.
CHANGING A ROAD
WHEEL
Spare wheel
Your vehicle is equipped with eithera spare wheel or a tyre repair kit(ContiMobilityKit). See Tyre repairkit (page 217).
All vehicles
WARNINGS
Use only approved wheel andtyre sizes. Using other sizescould damage the vehicle and willmake the National Type Approvalinvalid.
If you change the diameter ofthe tyres from that fitted at thefactory, the speedometer may notdisplay the correct speed. Take thevehicle to your dealer to have theengine management systemreprogrammed.
Vehicles with a temporaryspare wheel
WARNINGS
If the spare wheel differs fromthe other fitted wheels, theserules must be followed:
Do not exceed 80 km/h (50mph).
Drive the shortest possibledistances.
Do not fit more than one sparewheel on your vehicle at anyone time.
Do not use snow chains on thistype of wheel.
Do not drive through anautomatic car wash.
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1.Fully tighten the wheel nuts in thepattern shown.
2.Press the hub cap firmly with theball of the hand.
3.Stow the locking nut and thewheel brace safely.
4.Stow the jack and defective wheelin reverse order and secure them.
Note:Have the tightening torque ofthe wheel nuts and the tyre pressurechecked as soon as possible.
TYRE REPAIR KIT
Your vehicle may not have a sparetyre. In this case it will have anemergency tyre repair kit that can beused to repair one flat tyre.
The tyre repair kit is located in thespare wheel well.
General information
WARNINGS
Depending on the type andextent of tyre damage, sometyres can only be partially sealed ornot sealed at all. Loss of tyrepressure can affect vehicle handling,leading to loss of vehicle control.
Do not use the tyre repair kit ifthe tyre has already beendamaged as a result of being drivenunder inflated.
Do not try to seal damage otherthan that located within thevisible tread of the tyre.
Do not try to seal damage to thetyre’s sidewall.
The tyre repair kit seals most tyrepunctures [with a diameter of up tosix millimetres (1/4 inch)] totemporarily restore mobility.
Observe the following rules whenusing the kit:
•Drive with caution and avoidmaking sudden steering ordriving manoeuvres,especially if the vehicle is heavilyloaded or you are towing a trailer.
•The kit will provide you with anemergency temporary repair,enabling you to continue yourjourney to the next vehicle or tyredealer, or to drive a maximumdistance of 200 kilometres(125 miles).
•Do not exceed a maximumspeed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
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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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If the tyre inflation pressure doesnot reach 1.8 bar (26 psi) withinseven minutes, the tyre may havesuffered excessive damage, makinga temporary repair impossible. In thiscase, do not continue driving with thistyre.
CAUTION
Screwing the bottle onto thebottle holder will pierce the sealof the bottle. Do not unscrew thebottle from the holder as the sealantwill escape.
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Pressure relief valveB
HoseC
Orange capD
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Bottle holderE
Pressure gaugeF
Power plug with cableG
Compressor switchH
LabelI
Bottle lidJ
Sealant bottleK
1.Open the lid of the tyre repair kit.
2.Peel off the label I showing themaximum permissible speed of80 km/h (50 mph) from the casingand attach it to the instrumentpanel in the driver’s field of view.Make sure the label does notobscure anything important.
3.Take the hose C and the powerplug with cable G out of the kit.
4.Unscrew the orange cap D andthe bottle lid J.
5.Screw the sealant bottle Kclockwise into the bottle holder Efully tight.
6.Remove the valve cap from thedamaged tyre.
7.Detach the protective cap A fromthe hose C and screw the hoseC firmly onto the valve of thedamaged tyre.
8.Make sure that the compressorswitch H is in position 0.
9.Insert the power plug G into thecigar lighter socket or auxiliarypower socket. See Cigarlighter (page 134). See Auxiliarypower sockets (page 134).
10.Start the engine.
11.Move the compressor switch Hto position 1.
12.Inflate the tyre for no longer thanseven minutes to an inflationpressure of minimum 1.8 bar(26 psi) and a maximum of3.5 bar (51 psi). Move thecompressor switch H to position0 and check the current tyrepressure with pressure gaugeF.
13.Remove the power plug G fromthe cigar lighter socket orauxiliary power socket.
14.Quickly unscrew the hose Cfrom the tyre valve and replacethe protective cap A. Fasten thevalve cap again.
15.Leave the sealant bottle K in thebottle holder E.
16.Make sure the kit, the bottle lidand the orange cap are storedsafely, but still easily accessiblein the vehicle. The kit will berequired again when you checkthe tyre pressure.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 17.Immediately drive approximatelythree kilometres (two miles) sothat the sealant can seal thedamaged area.
Note:When pumping in the sealantthrough the tyre valve, the pressuremay rise up to 6 bar (87 psi) but willdrop again after about 30 seconds.
WARNING
If you experience heavyvibrations, unsteady steeringbehaviour or noises while driving,reduce your speed and drive withcaution to a place where it is safe foryou to stop the vehicle. Recheck thetyre and its pressure. If the tyrepressure is less than 1.3 bar (19 psi)or if there are any cracks, bumps orsimilar damage visible, do notcontinue driving with this tyre.
Checking the tyre pressure
1.Stop the vehicle after drivingapproximately three kilometres(two miles). Check, and wherenecessary, adjust the pressure ofthe damaged tyre.
2.Attach the kit and read the tyrepressure from the pressure gaugeF.
3.If the pressure of the sealant-filledtyre is 1.3 bar (19 psi) or more,adjust it to the specified pressure.See Technical specifications(page 224).
4.Follow the inflation procedureonce again to top up the tyre.
5.Check the tyre pressure againfrom the pressure gauge F. If thetyre pressure is too high, deflatethe tyre to the specified pressureusing the pressure relief valve B.
6.Once you have inflated the tyre toits correct tyre pressure, movethe compressor switch H toposition 0, remove the powerplug G from the socket, unscrewthe hose C, fasten the valve capand replace the protective cap A.
7.Leave the sealant bottle K in thebottle holder E and store the kitaway safely in its original location.
8.Drive to the nearest tyre specialistto get the damaged tyre replaced.Before the tyre is removed fromthe rim, inform your tyre dealerthat the tyre contains sealant.Renew the kit as soon as possibleafter it has been used once.
Note:Remember that emergencyroadside tyre repair kits only providetemporary mobility. Regulationsconcerning tyre repair after usage oftyre repair kit may differ from countryto country. You should consult a tyrespecialist for advice.
WARNING
Before driving, make sure thetyre is adjusted to therecommended inflation pressure.See Technical specifications(page 224). Monitor the tyre pressureuntil the sealed tyre is replaced.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Empty sealant bottles can bedisposed of together with normalhousehold waste. Return remains ofsealant to your dealer or dispose ofit in compliance with local wastedisposal regulations.
TYRE CARE
To make sure the front and rear tyresof your vehicle wear evenly and lastlonger, we recommend that youswap the tyres from front to rear andvice versa at regular intervals ofbetween 5 000 and 10 000 km (3000 and 6 000 miles).
CAUTION
Do not scrub the sidewalls of thetyres when you are parking.
If you have to mount a kerb, do soslowly and approach it with thewheels at right-angles to the kerb.
Examine the tyres regularly for cuts,foreign objects and uneven wear ofthe tread. Uneven wear could meanthat the wheel alignment is outsidespecification.
Check the tyre pressures (includingthe spare) when cold, every twoweeks.
USING WINTER TYRES
CAUTION
Make sure that you use thecorrect wheel nuts for the typeof wheel the winter tyres are fitted to.
If winter tyres are used, make surethat the tyre pressures are correct.See Technical specifications(page 224).
USING SNOW CHAINS
WARNINGS
Do not exceed 50 km/h (30mph).
Do not use snow chains onsnow-free roads.
Do not fit snow chains to205/50 R 17 or 225/40 R 18tyres.
CAUTION
If your vehicle is fitted with wheeltrims, remove them before fittingsnow chains.
Note:The ABS will continue tooperate normally.
Only use small link snow chains.
Only use snow chains on the frontwheels.
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