FORD C MAX 2011 2.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: FORD, Model Year: 2011, Model line: C MAX, Model: FORD C MAX 2011 2.GPages: 296, PDF Size: 7.87 MB
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Trip Odometer
Registers the mileage of individual
journeys.
Distance to empty
Indicates the approximate distance the
vehicle will travel on the fuel remaining in
the tank. Changes in driving pattern may
cause the value to vary.
Instantaneous fuel consumption
Indicates the current average fuel
consumption.
Average fuel consumption
Indicates the average fuel consumption
since the function was last reset.
Average speed
Indicates the average speed calculated
since the function was last reset.
Outside air temperature
Shows the outside air temperature.
Odometer
Registers the total mileage of the vehicle.
Resetting the trip computer
To reset a particular display:
1. Highlight Trip Computer with the up
and down arrow buttons and press the
right arrow button.
2. Highlight the function to be reset.
3. Hold the OK button pressed.
PERSONALISED SETTINGS
Language setting
A choice of eleven languages are available:
English, German, Italian, French, Spanish,
Turkish, Russian, Dutch, Polish, Swedish
and Portuguese.
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Information DisplaysAudioSettingsClockSettingsSigns/lanesSpeedlimitsNaviconsinlistsClearlastdestinationClearfavouritesDeletehomeaddressClearallAssistanceoptionsPersonaldataResetallsettingsSeeseparatemenustructureSeeseparatemenustructureBCE130536
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To toggle between metric and imperial
units, scroll to this display and press the
OK button.
Toggling the units of measure using this
display will affect the following displays:
•
Distance to empty.
• Average fuel consumption.
• Instantaneous fuel consumption.
• Average speed.
Temperature units
To toggle between metric and imperial
units, scroll to this display and press the
OK button.
Toggling the temperature units using this
display will affect the following displays:
• Outside air temperature.
• The temperature display in the
automatic climate control.
Chime deactivation
The following chimes can be deactivated:
• Warning messages.
• Information messages.
INFORMATION MESSAGES
Note: Certain messages may be
abbreviated or shortened depending upon
which cluster type you have. Press the OK button to acknowledge and
remove some messages from the
information display. Other messages will
be removed automatically after a short
time.
Certain messages need to be confirmed
before you can access the menus.
Message indicator
The message indicator
illuminates to supplement some
messages. It will be red or amber
depending on the severity of the message
and will remain on until the cause of the
message has been rectified.
Airbag Action
Message indic-
ator
Message
Have the system checked by a
properly trained technician as
soon as possible.
amber
Airbag malfunction service now
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Action
Message indic-
ator
Message
See Alarm (page 48).
amber
Alarm triggered check vehicle
Have the system checked by a
properly trained technician.
-
Alarm malfunction service
required
Battery and charging system Action
Message indic-
ator
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so and switch off the
ignition. Have the system checked
by a properly trained technician as
soon as possible.
red
Electrical system overvoltage stop
safely
Have the system checked by a
properly trained technician as
soon as possible.
amber
Battery low check handbook
Blind spot monitor Action
Message indic-
ator
Message
See Blind Spot Monitor (page
74).
amber
BLIS sensor blocked check hand-
book
Have the system checked by a
properly trained technician as
soon as possible.
amber
BLIS: right sensor fault service
required
Have the system checked by a
properly trained technician as
soon as possible.
amber
BLIS: left sensor fault service
required
See Blind Spot Monitor (page
74).
amber
BLIS not available trailer attached
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Action
Message indic-
ator
Message
Have the system checked by a
properly trained technician as
soon as possible.
amber
Child lock malfunction service
required
Doors open Action
Message indic-
ator
Message
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely
possible and close.
red
Driver door open
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely
possible and close.
red
Driver side rear door open
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely
possible and close.
red
Passenger door open
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely
possible and close.
red
Passenger side rear door open
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely
possible and close.
red
Luggage compartment lid open
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely
possible and close. See Opening
and Closing the Bonnet (page
185).
red
Bonnet open
Have the system checked by a
properly trained technician.
-
Power tailgate malfunction service
required
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Action
Message indic-
ator
Message
Your key has not been recognised.
Remove the key and try again.
amber
Immobiliser active check hand-
book
Have the system checked by a
properly trained technician as
soon as possible.
amber
Immobiliser malfunction service
required
Hill start assist Action
Message indic-
ator
Message
Have the system checked by a
properly trained technician.
amber
Hill start assist not available
Keyless entry Action
Message indic-
ator
Message
See Keyless Entry (page 43).
red
Ford KeyFree key not inside car
See Keyless Entry (page 43).
amber
Ford KeyFree key inside vehicle
See Keyless Entry (page 43).
-
Ford KeyFree Place key in key
holder
See Keyless Entry (page 43).
-
Ford KeyFree no key detected
See Changing the remote
control battery (page 36).
-
Key battery low replace soon
See Steering Wheel Lock (page
127).
-
Steering lock engaged turn
steering wheel
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Action
Message indic-
ator
Message
Have the system checked by a
properly trained technician as
soon as possible.
amber
Headlamp malfunction service
required
One or both of the brake lamp
bulbs have blown. Check the brake
lamp bulbs. See Changing a
Bulb (page 62).
-
Brake lamp bulb fault
One or both of the side or tail lamp
bulbs have blown. Check the side
and tail lamp bulbs. See Chan-
ging a Bulb (page 62).
-
Park lamp bulb fault
One or both of the rear fog lamp
bulbs have blown. Check the rear
fog lamp bulbs. See Changing a
Bulb (page 62).
-
Rear fog lamp bulb fault
One or both of the headlamp
dipped beam bulbs have blown.
Check the headlamp dipped beam
bulbs. See Changing a Bulb
(page 62).
-
Dipped beam bulb fault
One or both of the brake lamp
bulbs on your trailer have blown.
Check the brake lamp bulbs on
your trailer.
-
Trailer brake lamp bulb fault
One or both of the direction indic-
ator bulbs on your trailer have
blown. Check the direction indic-
ator bulbs on your trailer.
-
Trailer turn lamp bulb fault
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Action
Message indic-
ator
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so and switch off the
ignition. Have the system checked
by a properly trained technician as
soon as possible.
red
High engine temperature stop
safely
Check the brake fluid level. See
Brake and Clutch Fluid Check
(page 191).
red
Brake fluid level low service now
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely
possible. Have the system
checked by a properly trained
technician immediately.
red
Brake system malfunction stop
safely
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely
possible and switch off the engine
immediately. Have the system
checked by a properly trained
technician immediately.
red
Engine malfunction service now
See Engine Oil Check (page 190).
amber
Engine oil level low check level
Have the system checked by a
properly trained technician as
soon as possible.
amber
Water detected in fuel service
required
Have the system checked by a
properly trained technician as
soon as possible.
amber
Engine malfunction service now
Have the system checked by a
properly trained technician.
-
Engine oil change due
Check the washer fluid level. See
Washer Fluid Check (page 192).
-
Washer fluid level low
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Action
Message indic-
ator
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so and switch off the
ignition. Have the system checked
by a properly trained technician as
soon as possible.
red
Steering lock malfunction stop
safely
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so and switch off the
ignition. Have the system checked
by a properly trained technician as
soon as possible.
red
Steering loss stop safely
Power steering. Full steering will
be maintained but you will need
to exert greater force on the
steering wheel. Have the system
checked by a properly trained
technician as soon as possible.
amber
Steering assist malfunction service
required
Have the system checked by a
properly trained technician.
amber
Steering malfunction service now
Stability control (ESP) Action
Indicator
Message
See General Information (page 83).
amber
Traction control off
Starting the engine Action
Message
indicator
Message
See Keyless Starting (page 129).
red
Ford KeyFree switch
ignition off press
POWER
See Diesel Particulate Filter (page 130).
amber
Drive to clean exhaust
filter check handbook
See Diesel Particulate Filter (page 130).
amber
Engine malfunction
service now
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Message
indicator
Message
See Keyless Starting (page 129).
-
Press brake to start
See Keyless Starting (page 129).
-
Press clutch to start
See Keyless Starting (page 129).
-
Press brake and clutch
to start
See Diesel Particulate Filter (page 130).
-
Engine preheating
See Diesel Particulate Filter (page 130).
-
Cleaning exhaust filter
See Diesel Particulate Filter (page 130).
-
Filter cleaning
complete
Start-stop Action
Message
indicator
Message
Switch the ignition off before leaving the vehicle
if the system has shut down the engine. See
Using start-stop (page 133).
red
Auto StartStop Switch
ignition off
The engine needs to be restarted, press the clutch
pedal to start. See Using start-stop (page 133).
-
Auto StartStop Press
clutch to start engine
Select neutral for the system to restart the engine.
See Using start-stop (page 133).
-
Auto StartStop Select
neutral
The system is not functioning. A manual restart is
required.
-
Auto StartStop Manual
Start required
Transmission Action
Message indic-
ator
Message
Under certain driving conditions it
is possible that the clutches in the
transmission can overheat. In
these circumstances it is neces-
sary to press the brake pedal and
stop the vehicle to prevent further
red
Transmission too hot press brake
overheating. Select N
(NEUTRAL) or P (PARK) and
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Message indic-
ator
Message
apply the foot brake and parking
brake until the transmission has
cooled and the message disap-
pears from the display. If the
vehicle is driven with this message
active you may experience vehicle
judder as a further overheat
warning.
The transmission is too hot. In
these extreme conditions the
transmission will disengage drive
in order to prevent damage due to
overheating. You will not be able
to drive until the transmission has
red
Transmission overheating stop
safely
cooled. Select N (NEUTRAL) or
P (PARK) and apply the foot
brake and parking brake until the
transmission has cooled and the
message disappears from the
display.
Have the system checked by a
properly trained technician as
soon as possible.
red
Transmission malfunction service
now
Under certain driving conditions it
is possible that the clutches in the
transmission can overheat. In
these circumstances it is neces-
sary to press the brake pedal and
stop the vehicle to prevent further
amber
Transmission too hot press brake
overheating. Select N
(NEUTRAL) or P (PARK) and
apply the foot brake and parking
brake until the transmission has
cooled and the message disap-
pears from the display.
Have the system checked by a
properly trained technician as
soon as possible.
amber
Transmission limited function
check handbook
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