2008 FORD C MAX ABS

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine PRINCIPLE OF
OPERATION
WARNING
The parking aid does not relieveyou of your responsibility todrive with due care and attention.
CAUTIONS
The sensors may not detectobjects in heavy rain or otherconditions that cause disruptivereflections.
The sensors may not detectobjects with surfaces that absorbultrasonic waves.
The sensors may not detectobjects that are close to thevehicle (approximately 30centimetres [11 inches] to the rearand above or below the sensors).
If you use a high pressure sprayto wash your vehicle, only spraythe sensors briefly from a distancenot less than 20 centimetres (8inches).
Note:The parking aid may emit falsetones if it detects a signal using thesame frequency as the sensors or ifthe vehicle is fully laden.
Note:The outer sensors may detectthe side walls of a garage. If thedistance between the outer sensorand the side wall remains constantfor three seconds, the tone willswitch off. As you continue, the innersensors will detect rearward objects.
USING THE PARKING AID
Note:Keep the sensors free fromdirt, ice and snow. Do not clean withsharp objects.
Switching the parking aidon and off
Note:The parking aid switches offautomatically when you start theengine or when you exceed 16 km/h(10 mph).
Note:Vehicles fitted with a trailertow module not approved by us maynot correctly detect obstacles.
Note:On vehicles fitted with a towball arm, the rear sensors aredeactivated automatically when anytrailer lamps (or lighting boards) areconnected to the 13-pin socket via atrailer tow module we haveapproved. On vehicles fitted with atrailer tow module not approved byus, you have to switch the parkingaid off using the switch.
Note:The front and rear sensors arealways activated or deactivatedtogether.
Note:On vehicles fitted withautomatic transmission, the parkingaid will not operate in position P.
The parking aid is per default off. Toswitch the parking aid on, press theswitch in the instrument panel orselect reverse gear.
The light in the switch illuminateswhen the parking aid is activated.
To turn it off, press the switch again.
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Parking aid

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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TowingE71328

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Number of the fuseB
Ampere rating of the fuseC
See Owner’s handbook
Cooling fan
Power steering
Central fuse box, ignitionrelays
Diesel pre-glow
ABS module, ABS/ESPpumps/valves
Engine management orelectronic module
Heater blower
Heated windscreen
PTC heater (vehicles with adiesel engine)
Injectors, ignitiontransformers
Headlamp washer
Horn
Diesel fuel heater
Air conditioning
Battery sense smartcharging
Central locking, ignitionswitch
Electric parking brake (EPB)
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FusesE78342

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Engine junction box
Circuits protectedAmpereratingFuse
Cooling fan501
Power steering802
Passenger junction box supply 1603
Passenger junction box supply 2604
Climate control805
Auxiliary heater (diesel only)606
ABS, stability control pump307
ABS, stability control valves208
Powertrain control module209
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FusesE79716196781091211141316152936283435332225325432120171824213031232627

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Circuits protectedAmpereratingFuse
Climate control blower3010
Ignition switch2011
Ignition relay 15l4012
Starter solenoid2013
Heated windscreen, right-hand side4014
Cooling fan relay3015
Heated windscreen, left-hand side4016
Not used-17
Not used-18
ABS module1019
Horn1520
Auxiliary heater2021
Power steering module1022
Headlamp washer3023
Auxiliary heater (diesel only)1524
Ignition, relays1025
Automatic transmission1026
Air conditioning clutch1027
Glow plug monitoring (diesel only)1028
Dual zone climate control1029
Powertrain control module, automatic transmission330
Battery sensor smart charging1031
Automatic transmission1032
Heated oxygen sensors (petrol only)1033
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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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Wheels and tyresE70415

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A/CSee: Climate control..........................107
About this handbook........................7ABSSee: Brakes.........................................158
ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on driving with ABS.........158
AccessoriesSee: Parts and accessories..................7
Adaptive front lighting system(AFS)...............................................68Adjusting the pedals.......................58Adjusting the steering wheel.........55Adjusting the windscreen washerjets...................................................62AFSSee: Adaptive front lighting system(AFS)..................................................68
Air conditioningSee: Climate control..........................107
Air vents..........................................107Alarm.................................................53Appendices...................................255Arming the alarm.............................53Automatic arming delay.....................53Interior sensors....................................53
Arming the engine immobiliser.....52ASLSee: Automatic speed limiter(ASL).................................................166
Audible warnings andindicators........................................94Automatic transmission......................94Electronic parking brake (EPB).........94Frost.......................................................94Key-in-ignition......................................94Key outside car....................................94Lights on................................................94Low fuel.................................................94Seat belt reminder...............................95
Audio control...................................55Mode.....................................................56Seek.......................................................56Volume..................................................56
Audio unit commands.................242CD Player/CD Changer....................242Radio...................................................244
Autolamps........................................65Automatic climate control.............111Air distribution......................................112Blower...................................................112Mono mode.........................................112Recirculated air...................................113Setting the temperature.....................111Switching off the automatic climatecontrol...............................................113Switching the air conditioning on andoff.......................................................113To switch mono mode back on.......112To switch mono mode off.................112Windscreen defrosting anddemisting..........................................113
Automatic speed limiter(ASL)..............................................166Principle of operation........................166
Automatic transmission................154Drive modes.......................................156Emergency park position releaselever..................................................156General information...........................154Hints on driving with an automatictransmission....................................156Selector lever positions.....................155
Auxiliary heater...............................114Auxiliary heater....................................116Fuel operated heater.........................116Programmable auxiliary heater........114
Auxiliary input (AUX IN)socket...........................................140Type 1...................................................140Type 2..................................................140
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Index

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Engine coolant check...................201Topping up the coolant.....................201
Engine heater.................................148Engine immobiliser..........................52Principle of operation..........................52
Engine number....................................Engine oil check............................200Checking the oil level........................200Topping up..........................................201
Engine oil dipstick................................Exterior mirrors................................85Convex mirrors....................................85Folding mirrors.....................................86
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Fastening the seat belts.................31First aid kit.......................................174Foot pedalsSee: Adjusting the pedals..................58
Front fog lamps...............................65Fuel and refuelling.........................149Technical specifications....................152
Fuel burning heaterSee: Auxiliary heater...........................114
Fuel consumptionSee: .....................................................152
Fuel consumption..........................151Fuel cut-off switch.........................175Vehicles with a Duratec engine........175
Fuel filler flap....................................151Fuel quality............................................Fuse box locations........................176Auxiliary fuse box................................176Central fuse box.................................177
Fuse labels......................................177Fuses...............................................176Fuse specification chart................179Engine junction box...........................179Passenger junction box.....................181
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Gauges.............................................88Engine coolant temperaturegauge.................................................90Fuel gauge............................................90
GearboxSee: Transmission..............................154
General information on radiofrequencies....................................35Glasses holder...............................139Global opening and closing...........50Global closing.......................................50Global opening.....................................50
H
HandbrakeSee: Parking brake............................159
Hazard warning flashers................70Headlamp levelling..........................66Headlamp washers........................62Head restraints...............................121Adjusting the head restraint..............121Removing the head restraint...........122
Heated seats.................................132Heated windows and mirrors......114Heated exterior mirrors.....................114Heated windows.................................114
HeatingSee: Climate control..........................107
Hints on driving with ABS.............158Horn..................................................55
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Ignition switch.................................141Ignition switch positions.....................141
ImmobiliserSee: Engine immobiliser.....................52
Information displays........................96General information.............................96
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