FORD C MAX 2011 2.G Repair 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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
- VEHICLES WITH: ADAPTIVE
FRONT LIGHTING/XENON
HEADLAMPS
To adjust the headlamps for driving on the
left or right hand side of the road, see your
dealer.
HEADLAMP LEVELLING
Note:
Vehicles with Xenon headlamps are
equipped with automatic headlamp
levelling. Raised headlamp beams
A
Lowered headlamp beams
B
You can adjust the level of the headlamp
beams according to the vehicle load.
Recommended headlamp levelling switch positions Switch position
Load in luggage
compartment
Load
Third row seats
Second row
seats
Front seats
0
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-
-
1-2
0 (0.5)**
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2
-
1-2
1 (0.5)**
-
-
3
1-2
3 (0.5)**
Max *
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3
1-2
4 (1.5)**
Max *
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-
1
* See Vehicle Identification Plate (page 214).
** Vehicles with active suspension.
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS For item location: See At a Glance (page
10).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine DIRECTION INDICATORS Note:
Tap the lever up or down to make the
direction indicators flash only three times.
CORNERING LAMPS Headlamp beam
A
Cornering lamp beam
B
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The cornering lamps illuminate the inside
of a corner when you are turning.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Interior lighting
Note:
Individual lamps may be switched on
independently, but not off if all lamps have
been switched on by the driver.
Note: All other lamps will be either
non-switchable or with individual reading
or dome lamp functionality only.
The lamps will come on when you unlock
or open a door or the luggage
compartment lid. If you leave a door open
with the ignition switch off, all lamps will
go off automatically after some time to
prevent the vehicle battery from
discharging. To switch them back on,
switch on the ignition for a short time.
Side mounted lamp Reading lamp on and off switch
A
Door function switch
B
All lamps on and off switch
C If you press switch B all lamps remain off
when the door is opened. Press the switch
again to reverse.
You can control all lamps using switch C.
Centre mounted lamp
Right-hand side reading lamp on
and off switch
A
Left-hand side reading lamp on
and off switch
B
Door function switch
C
All lamps on and off switch
D
If you press switch C all lamps remain off
when the door is opened. Press the switch
again to reverse.
You can control all lamps using switch D.
Ambient lighting
If you leave a door open with the ignition
switch off, the ambient lamp will go off
automatically after some time to prevent
the vehicle battery from discharging.
If dark, the ambient lights are active if the
ignition and headlamps are switched on.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ambient lighting illuminates several areas,
for example footwells, cup holders and
doors with a single colour and can be
switched on and off using the information
display menu. See General Information
(page 83).
Use the instrument lighting dimmer
switches to adjust to the desired
brightness. See Instrument Lighting
Dimmer (page 122).
REMOVING A HEADLAMP
WARNING
Have Xenon bulbs changed by a
trained technician. There is a risk of
electric shock.
1. Open the bonnet. See Opening and
Closing the Bonnet (page 185). 2. Remove the screws. 3. Pull the headlamp as far as possible
towards the centre of the vehicle to
disengage it from the lower fixing point.
4. Lift the outer side of the headlamp and
remove it. 5. Disconnect the electrical connector.
Note:
When fitting the headlamp, make
sure that you reconnect the electrical
connector properly.
Note: When fitting the headlamp, make
sure that you fully engage the headlamp in
the lower fixing point.
Note: When fitting the headlamp, make
sure that the screw is located in the
headlamp moulding before you install it.
CHANGING A BULB WARNINGS
Switch the lights and the ignition off.
Let the bulb cool down before
removing it.
Have Xenon bulbs changed by a
properly trained technician. There is
a risk of electric shock.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CAUTIONS
Do not touch the glass of the bulb.
Only fit bulbs of the correct
specification. See Bulb
Specification Chart (page 69).
Note:
The following instructions describe
how to remove the bulbs. Fit replacements
in the reverse order unless otherwise stated.
Headlamp
Note: Remove the covers to gain access to
the bulbs. Direction indicator
A
Headlamp main beam
B
Headlamp dipped beam
C
Direction indicator
1. Remove the headlamp. See Removing a Headlamp (page 62). 2. Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise
and remove it.
3. Gently press the bulb into the bulb holder, turn it anti-clockwise and
remove it.
Headlamp main beam CAUTION
Do not touch the glass of the bulb.
1. Remove the headlamp. See
Removing a Headlamp (page 62). 63
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2. Remove the cover.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Release the clip and remove the bulb.
Headlamp dipped beam
CAUTION
Do not touch the glass of the bulb.
1. Remove the headlamp. See
Removing a Headlamp (page 62). 2. Remove the cover.
3. Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise
and remove it.
4. Remove the bulb.
Cornering lamp
1. Remove the headlamp. See Removing a Headlamp (page 62). 2. Remove the cover.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Release the clip and remove the bulb.
Side lamp
1. Remove the headlamp. See
Removing a Headlamp (page 62). 2. Remove the cover.
3. Remove the bulb holder.
4. Remove the bulb.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Side repeater
1. Carefully remove the side repeater.
2. Remove the bulb holder.
3. Remove the bulb.
Approach lamp
Note:
Position the mirror glass as far
inwards as possible. 1. Insert a screwdriver into the gap
between the mirror housing and the
mirror glass and release the metal
retaining clip. 2. Remove the lamp.
3. Remove the bulb.
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Note:
You cannot separate the fog lamp
bulb from the bulb holder.
1. Using a suitable implement, remove the cover.
2. Remove the screws.
3. Remove the lamp. 4. Disconnect the electrical connector. 5. Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise
and remove it.
Rear lamps
Direction indicator, tail and brake lamp 1. Remove the trim panel.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3. Remove the wing nut.
4. Remove the lamp.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 5. Remove the bulb holder.
6. Gently press the bulb into the bulb
holder, turn it anti-clockwise and
remove it.
A. Tail and brake lamp
B. Direction indicator
Reversing lamp, tail lamp and fog lamp 1. Remove the trim panel. 2. Remove the wing nut.
3. Remove the lamp.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
5. Remove the bulb holder.
6. Gently press the bulb into the bulb
holder, turn it anti-clockwise and
remove it.
A. Reversing lamp
B. Tail and fog lamp
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1. Detach the clips.
2. Insert a suitable object into the holes.
3. Carefully pull the lamp towards the
front of the vehicle to release the spring
clips. 4. Remove the lamp.
5. Remove the bulb holder.
6. Remove the bulb.
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