weight FORD C MAX 2008 1.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TOWING A TRAILER
WARNINGS
Do not exceed the maximumvehicle and trailer weight statedon the vehicle identification plate. SeeVehicle identification (page 226).
ST vehicles are not approvedfor trailer towing.
Note:Not all vehicles are suitable orapproved to have tow bars fitted.Check with your dealer first.
Place loads as low and central to theaxle(s) of the trailer as possible. If youare towing with an unladen vehicle,the load in the trailer should beplaced toward the nose, within themaximum nose load, as this gives thebest stability.
Note:The maximum trailer noseweight can be found on themanufacturers data plate on the towbar.
The stability of the vehicle to trailercombination is very much dependanton the quality of the trailer.
In high altitude regions, the stipulatedmaximum permitted gross trainweight must be reduced by 10% forevery 1 000 metres (3 281 feet).
Steep gradients
WARNING
The overrun brake on a trailer isnot controlled by ABS.
Change down a gear before youreach a steep downhill gradient.
DETACHABLE TOW BALL
WARNING
The tow ball arm must be storedsecurely in the luggagecompartment at all times whendetached.
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THE BONNET
Opening the bonnet
WARNING
To prevent damage to, or lossof the key, remove the keyimmediately after opening and swivelthe Ford badge back.
Note:On vehicles with the key freesystem, use the spare key to openthe bonnet.
Closing the bonnet
Note:Make sure that the bonnet isclosed properly.
Lower the bonnet and allow it to dropfrom under its own weight for the last20 – 30 centimetres (8 - 12 inches).
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MaintenanceE781411 E7814223 E7814354

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PLATE
Vehicle identification numberA
Gross vehicle weightB
Gross train weightC
Maximum front axle weightD
Maximum rear axle weightE
The vehicle identification number andmaximum weights are shown on aplate located on the lock side of thepassenger door aperture at thebottom.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (VIN)
The vehicle identification number isstamped into the floor panel on theright-hand side, beside the front seat.It is also shown on the left-hand sideof the instrument panel.
ENGINE NUMBER - 1.6L
DURATEC-16V
(SIGMA)/1.6L DURATEC-
16V TI-VCT (SIGMA)
The engine number is stamped at thefront of the engine block, on theleft-hand side.
ENGINE NUMBER - 1.8L
DURATEC-HE (MI4)/2.0L
DURATEC-HE (MI4)
The engine number is stamped onthe rear of the engine block, on theleft-hand side.
226
Vehicle identificationE85610CBEDA E87496

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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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