warning FORD C MAX 2014 2.G Quick Reference Guide

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We have created this guide to help you get to know certain
features of your vehicle. It only contains basic instructions
to get you started and is not a substitute for the Owner's
Manual.
You must read the full instructions in the Owner's Manual
along with all the warnings. The more that you know about
your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get
from driving it.
Thank you for choosing Ford.
WARNINGDriving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We stronglyrecommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus offthe road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. We recommend againstthe use of any hand-held device while driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems whenpossible. Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic deviceswhile driving.
Note: This guide describes product features and options available throughout the range of available models,sometimes even before they are generally available. It may describe options not fitted to the vehicle youhave purchased.Note: Some of the illustrations in this guide may show features as used in different models, so may appeardifferent to you on your vehicle. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.Note:Always use and operate your vehicle in line with all applicable laws and regulations.The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. In the interest ofcontinuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications, design or equipment at any timewithout notice or obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in aretrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission.Errors and omissions excepted.© Ford Motor Company 2014
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Direction indicators. High beam.B
Left-hand drive vehicles with voice control - Information display control.C
Left-hand drive vehicles without voice control - Information display control.C
Right-hand drive vehicles with voice control - Information and entertainmentdisplay control.C
Right-hand drive vehicles without voice control - Information display control.C
Instrument cluster.D
Left-hand drive vehicles with voice control - Information and entertainmentdisplay control.E
Left-hand drive vehicles without voice control - Audio control.E
Right-hand drive vehicles with voice control - Information display control.E
Right-hand drive vehicles without voice control - Audio control.E
Wiper lever.F
Information and entertainment display.G
Audio unit.H
Door lock button.I
Hazard warning flasher switch.J
Power liftgate switch.K
Parking aid switch.L
Active park assist switch.M
Start-stop switch.N
Heated rear window switch.O
Heated windshield switch.P
Climate controls.Q
Start button.R
Ignition switch.S
Audio control. Voice control. Telephone control.T
Steering wheel adjustment.U
Horn.V
Cruise control switches. Speed limiter switches.W
Lighting control. Front fog lamps. Rear fog lamp. Headlamp leveling control.Instrument lighting dimmer.X
2C-MAX (CB7) Vehicles Built From: 10-09-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2014, CG3558en enGBR, Edition date: 03/2014, Second Printing

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UnlockA
LockB
Luggage compartment lid unlockC
Double locking with the key
Turn the key to the lock position twicewithin three seconds.
Double locking with the remotecontrol
Press button B twice within three seconds.
GLOBAL OPENING AND
CLOSING
WARNINGS
For all warnings and cautions, referto your Owner's Manual.
Take care when using global closing.In an emergency, press the lock orunlock button immediately to stop.
To open all the windows, press and holdthe remote control unlock button for atleast three seconds. Press the lock orunlock button to stop the opening function.
To close all the windows, press and holdthe remote control lock button for at leastthree seconds. Press the lock or unlockbutton to stop the closing function. Theanti-trap function is also active duringglobal closing.
DISARMING THE ALARM
Vehicles without keyless entry
Perimeter alarm
Disarm and silence the alarm by unlockingthe doors with the key and switching theignition on with a correctly coded key, orunlocking the doors or the luggagecompartment lid with the remote control.
Category one alarm
Disarm and silence the alarm by unlockingthe doors with the key and switching theignition on with a correctly coded key within12 seconds, or unlocking the doors or theluggage compartment lid with the remotecontrol.
Vehicles with keyless entry
Note:A valid passive key must be locatedwithin the detection range of that door forkeyless entry.
Perimeter alarm
Disarm and silence the alarm by unlockingthe doors and switching the ignition on, orunlocking the doors or the luggagecompartment lid with the remote control.
Category one alarm
Disarm and silence the alarm by unlockingthe doors and switching the ignition onwithin 12 seconds, or unlocking the doorsor the luggage compartment lid with theremote control.
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WARNING
For all warnings and cautions, referto your Owner's Manual.
High sensitivityA
OnB
Low sensitivityC
The wipers will function when moisture isdetected on the windshield. The rain sensorwill continue to monitor the amount ofmoisture on the windshield and adjust thespeed of the wipers automatically.
Use the rotary control to adjust thesensitivity of the rain sensor. With lowsensitivity, the wipers will operate when thesensor detects a large amount of moistureon the windshield. With high sensitivity, thewipers will operate when the sensor detectsa small amount of moisture on thewindshield.
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHERS
Intermittent wipeA
Low speed wipeB
Rear window washer
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
Windshield wiper blades
WARNINGS
Set the windshield wipers in theservice position to change the wiperblades.
You can use the service position inwinter to provide easier access to thewiper blades for freeing them fromsnow and ice. The windshield wipers willreturn to their normal position as soon asyou switch on the ignition so make sure thatthe outside of the windshield is free fromsnow and ice before you switch on theignition.
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There may be instances when the systemwill alert you and there is no vehicle presentin the blind spot zones. For example; roadguardrails or highway concrete walls.
Turning the System On and Off
You can turn the system on and off usingthe information display.
REAR SEATS
WARNING
For all warnings and cautions, referto your Owner's Manual.
Second row seats - C-MAX
Comfort seat system
WARNING
Do not slide the outboard seatsrearwards into the comfort positionif the centre seat is folded forwards.There is a risk of injury in the event of anaccident or if the center seat falls backdown.
Note:Do not fold the seatback forwardwhen the seat is fully to the rear in thecomfort position. Slide the seat fullyforwards.
The center seat can be folded up and theoutboard seats moved rearwards andslightly inboard to provide more leg andshoulder room for the rear passengers.
1.Remove the luggage cover.
2.Pull the release lever on the undersideof the seat.
Note:The complete seat will moverearwards as the seat cushion is folded up.
3.Fold the seat back until it engages.
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4.Pull the lever on the outer front edge ofthe outboard seats and push the seatsrearwards.
To return the seats to the forward position,pull the lever and slide the seats forwards.
To return the center seat to its originalposition, pull the lever on the underside ofthe seat. Fold the center seat forwards andpush it back down fully until it engages.
Install the luggage cover.
Second row seats - Grand C-MAX
Stowing the center seat
WARNING
Make sure the center seat back is inthe upright position when the vehicleis moving.
1.Pull the lever on the back of the centerseat and push the seatback down untilit locks.
2.Pull the strap and lift the right-handseat cushion.
8C-MAX (CB7) Vehicles Built From: 10-09-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2014, CG3558en enGBR, Edition date: 03/2014, Second Printing

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4.Fold the right-hand seat cushion down.
Note:You can use the space between theoutboard seats to access the third row seatswhen the center seat has been stowed.
Folding the seats forward
WARNING
Do not use the third row seats whenthe second row seats have beenfolded forward.
Note:The center seat must be stowed intothe right-hand seat base before theright-hand seat is folded.
1.Pull the strap and lift the cushion.
2.Lift the lever and push the seatbackdown until it locks.
CLOCK
You can adjust the date and time using theinformation display menu. Use the arrowbuttons on your steering wheel to accessthe menu and make the necessary changes.
KEYLESS STARTING
Ignition On
Press the button once without your foot onthe brake or clutch pedal.
Note:The keyless starting system may notfunction if the passive key is close to metalobjects or electronic devices such as cellphones.
Starting with Manual Transmission
1.Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2.Press the start button.
Note:Releasing the clutch pedal duringengine start will stop the engine cranking andreturn to ignition on.
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1.Make sure the transmission is in P or N.
2.Fully depress the brake pedal.
3.Press the start button.
Note:Releasing the brake pedal duringengine start will stop the engine cranking andreturn to ignition on.
Stopping the Engine When theVehicle is Moving
Press and hold the start button for twoseconds or press twice within two seconds.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER
During regeneration at low speed or engineidle, you may smell a hot metallic odor andcould notice a clicking metallic sound. Thisis due to the high temperatures reachedduring regeneration and is normal.
SWITCHING OFF THE ENGINE
WARNINGS
For all warnings and cautions, referto your Owner's Manual.
When you switch your engine off, thecooling system fans may run on forseveral minutes, even if the ignition isswitched off. The fans may also startrunning again after some time if the coolanttemperature rises due to a build-up of heat.Take care not to get any fingers or clothingsuch as ties or scarves caught in the fan.
USING START-STOP
Note:The system is on by default. To switchthe system off, press the switch in theinstrument panel. The system will only bede-activated for the current ignition cycle.To turn it on, press the switch again.
To stop the engine
1.Stop the vehicle.
2.Move the gear lever to the neutralposition.
3.Release the clutch pedal.
4.Release the accelerator pedal.
The system may not shut down the engineunder certain conditions, for example:
•To maintain the interior climate.
•Low battery voltage.
•The outside temperature is too low ortoo high.
•The driver's door has been opened.
•Low engine operating temperature.
•Low brake system vacuum.
•If a road speed of 5 km/h (3 mph) hasnot been exceeded.
To re-start the engine
Note:The gear lever must be in the neutralposition.
Depress the clutch pedal.
The system may automatically restart theengine under certain conditions, forexample:
•Low battery voltage.
•To maintain the interior climate.
FUEL FILLER DOOR
WARNING
For all warnings and cautions, referto your Owner's Manual.
Note:The sliding door is inhibited fromopening fully when the fuel filler flap is open.
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Insert the fuel nozzle up to and includingthe first notch on the nozzle A. Keep itresting on the cover of the fuel pipeopening.
WARNING
We recommend that you remove thefuel nozzle slowly to allow anyresidual fuel to drain into the fueltank. Alternatively you can wait 10 secondsbefore removing the fuel nozzle.
Slightly raise the fuel nozzle to remove it.
HILL START ASSIST
The system makes it easier to pull awaywhen your vehicle is on a slope without theneed to use the parking brake.
When the system is active, your vehicle willremain stationary on the slope for two tothree seconds after you release the brakepedal. This allows you time to move yourfoot from the brake to the acceleratorpedal. The brakes are releasedautomatically once the engine hasdeveloped sufficient drive to prevent yourvehicle from rolling down the slope.
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH ANTI-
LOCK BRAKES
Note:When the system is operating, thebrake pedal will pulse and may travel further.Maintain pressure on the brake pedal. Youmay also hear a noise from the system. Thisis normal.
The ABS will not eliminate the risks when:
•you drive too close to the vehicle in frontof you
•the vehicle is aquaplaning
•you take corners too fast
•the road surface is poor.
ACTIVE PARK ASSIST
Active park assist detects a suitable parallelparking space and steers the vehicle intothe space. The system controls the steeringwhile the driver controls the accelerator,transmission and brakes.
11C-MAX (CB7) Vehicles Built From: 10-09-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2014, CG3558en enGBR, Edition date: 03/2014, Second Printing

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Switching cruise control on and off
Setting a speed
Press the SET+ switch or the SET- switchto store and maintain your current speed.The cruise control indicator will illuminate.
Changing the set speed
AccelerateA
DecelerateB
Canceling the set speed
Press the brake pedal or pull the CANswitch.
Resuming the set speed
Pull the RES switch.
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
The following will help to improve fuelconsumption.
Check your tire pressures regularly tooptimize fuel economy.
Gear Shifting
Use the highest drivable gear appropriatefor the road conditions.
Anticipation
Adjust your vehicle speed and the distanceto other vehicles without the need for heavybraking or acceleration.
Efficient Speed
Higher speeds use more fuel. Reduce yourcruising speed on open roads.
TEMPORARY MOBILITY KIT
WARNING
For all warnings and cautions, referto your Owner's Manual.
Your vehicle may not have a spare tire. Inthis case it will have an emergency tirerepair kit that can be used to repair one flattire.
Tire repair kit location
The tire repair kit is located in the sparewheel well.
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