2008 FORD C MAX C max

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine HEATED SEATS
WARNING
Heating with the engine off willdrain the battery.
The heated front seats are operatedby rotary controls in the instrumentpanel.
The maximum temperature isreached after five or six minutes. It isregulated thermostatically.
The seat heating will operate onlywhen the ignition is in position II.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER
CIGAR LIGHTER
WARNING
Never hold the lighter in as thiswill result in damage. Alwaysremove the lighter as a precautionwhen children are left alone in thevehicle.
To use the lighter, press it in and waituntil it pops out automatically. Thelighter will also operate when theignition is switched off.
Other appliances can be connectedto the cigar lighter power point.
When connecting appliances, useonly specified connectors from theFord Accessory range or connectorsfor use with SAE standard sockets.
AUXILIARY POWER
SOCKETS
CAUTION
If you use the socket when theengine is not running, the batterymay discharge.
Note:You can use the socket topower 12 volt appliances that have amaximum current rating of 10Amperes. Use only Ford accessoryconnectors or connectors specifiedfor use with SAE standard sockets.
Auxiliary power sockets are locatedin the centre console and in theluggage compartment.
Power inverter
CAUTIONS
If you use the socket when theengine is not running, the batterymay discharge.
If the LED flashes continuously,re-insert the plug or switch theignition off and then on again.
It will switch off if the temperatureis above 85°C (185°F). The LEDwill flash once. When it has cooleddown it will switch back onautomatically.
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Do not exceed the maximumpower output. If you do, the LEDwill flash twice. Remove the plug andre-insert it.
If the LED flashes 3 or 4 times,have the system checked by aproperly trained technician.
CENTRE CONSOLE
Front seat centre console
WARNINGS
Do not place hot drinks in thecup holders when the vehicle ismoving.
Do not use the rear storagecompartment as an ashtray.
The following features areincorporated into the centre console:
•Front and rear storagecompartments.
•Ashtray. To empty, pull out thecomplete ashtray.
•Cigar lighter. See Cigar lighter(page 134).
•Cup holders.
•Auxiliary input (AUX IN) socket.See Auxiliary input (AUX IN)socket (page 140).
•Storage box.
Storage box
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Cold/hot engine
WARNING
At temperatures below -20 ºC,turn the ignition key to positionII for at least one second. Thisensures that maximum fuel pressureis established.
Depress the clutch pedal fully andstart the engine without touching theaccelerator.
If the engine does not start within 15seconds, wait for a short period andrepeat the procedure.
If the engine does not start afterthree attempts wait 10 seconds andfollow the Flooded engineprocedure.
If starting difficulty is experienced attemperatures below -25ºC, depressthe accelerator pedal ¼ to ½ of itstravel to assist starting.
Flooded engine
Depress the clutch pedal fully.
Slowly depress the accelerator fully,hold it in this position and start theengine.
If the engine does not start repeatthe Cold/hot engine procedure.
Vehicles with a Flexfuelengine
Starting at low ambienttemperatures
When the temperature is expectedto be lower than -15°C and thevehicle is filled with bio ethanol E 85,an engine block heater should beused to facilitate starting.
If the temperature is expected toremain below -15°C, it isrecommended that you increase theproportion of petrol in the tank bytopping up with 95 octane unleadedpetrol if the tank is not already full.About 10 litres of petrol will reducethe proportion of bio ethanol E 85 ina ¾ full tank from 85% to 70%.
If, at very low temperatures, the tankis filled with only bio ethanol E 85 andthere is no way to use an engineblock heater, you may experiencedifficulties starting the engine.
If the engine fails to start, proceed asfollows:
1.Depress the accelerator pedal 1/3to ½ of its travel.
2.Turn the ignition key to positionIII.
3.Release the ignition key as soonas the engine has started andrelease the accelerator pedalgradually as the engine speedincreases.
4.If the engine fails to start, depressthe accelerator pedal fully andrepeat steps 2 and 3.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine PRINCIPLE OF
OPERATION
Electronic stabilityprogramme (ESP)
WARNING
ESP does not relieve you of yourresponsibility to drive with duecare and attention.
without ESPA
with ESPB
The ESP supports stability when thevehicle starts to slide away from yourintended path. This is performed bybraking individual wheels andreducing engine torque as needed.
The system also provides anenhanced traction control functionby reducing engine torque if thewheels spin when you accelerate.This improves your ability to pull awayon slippery roads or loose surfaces,and improves comfort by limitingwheel spin in hairpin bends.
Stability control (ESP) warninglamp
The ESP warning lamp will flash whenthe system is operating. SeeWarning lamps and indicators(page 90).
Emergency brake assist
WARNING
Emergency brake assist doesnot relieve you of yourresponsibility to drive with due careand attention.
Emergency brake assist will detectwhen you brake heavily by measuringthe rate at which you press the brakepedal. It will provide maximumbraking efficiency as long as youpress the pedal. Emergency brakeassist can reduce stopping distancesin critical situations.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNINGS
Use load securing straps to anapproved standard, e.g. DIN.
Make sure that you secure allloose items properly.
Place luggage and other loadsas low and as far forward aspossible within the luggage orloadspace.
Do not drive with the tailgate orrear door open. Exhaust fumesmay enter the vehicle.
Do not exceed the maximumfront and rear axle loads for yourvehicle. See Vehicleidentification (page 226).
Heavy loads, when placed in thepassenger compartment,should be on folded rear seats asshown. See Rear seats (page 124).
LUGGAGE COVERS
WARNING
Do not place objects on theluggage cover.
Note:When moving the rear seatsinto the comfort position, fold backthe cover from the front edge.
Detach the two lifting straps on thetailgate. Fold back the cover from thefront edge. Release the cover fromits retaining points and lift it out.
When reinstalling it, ensure that it isproperly secured at the retainingpoints.
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Load carryingE97377 E78092

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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Brake and clutch fluid reservoir (left-hand drive)*: See Brake and
clutch fluid check (page 202).
E
Battery: See Vehicle battery (page 209).F
Auxiliary fuse box: See Fuses (page 176).G
Air cleaner: No maintenance necessary.H
Engine oil dipstick*: See Engine oil check (page 200).I
*For easy identification, filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked in
colour.
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK -
1.6L DURATEC-16V
(SIGMA)/1.6L DURATEC-
16V TI-VCT (SIGMA)
MINA
MAXB
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK -
1.8L DURATEC-HE
(MI4)/2.0L DURATEC-HE
(MI4)
MINA
MAXB
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MaintenanceE95540BA E92036AB