2008 FORD C MAX ECU

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Folding the seats forward
All vehicles
To increase the space in the luggagecompartment, the rear seats can befolded forward.
First, fold the seatback(s) forward.See Folding the seatbacksforward.
Note:All three seats can be foldedforward individually. However, if oneor both outboard seats is to befolded forward together with thecentre seat, the centre seat must befolded forward first. If only theoutboard seats are to be foldedforward, the centre seatback mustbe left in the upright position.
Pull the lower bar on the rear of theseats to release them from the floorand fold the seats forward.
There are two methods for securingthe seats in the upright positiondepending on the equipment fittedin your vehicle. Your vehicle is fittedwith either bungee straps on the rearof the seat cushions or seat supportslocated on the floor under the rearseats.
Vehicles with bungee straps
WARNING
Always attach the bungee strapto the front head restraint whena rear seat is folded forwards. Failureto do so may result in the seat fallingback down.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Once the seats are folded forward,pull out and attach the bungee strapsto the front head restraints to holdthe folded seats in the uprightposition.
Vehicles with seat supports
WARNING
Always secure a seat with itssupport when it is foldedforwards. Failure to do so may resultin the seat falling back down.
Once the seats are folded forwards,secure them with the seat supports:
Fold up the the outboard seatsupports and insert the ends into thelarger holes on the base of the seats1. When inserted, slide the supportsinto the smaller holes to secure them.
Insert the end of the support with themetal bracket into the retainer in thefloor, keeping the support in thevertical position when inserting it.Insert the other end into the largerhole on the base of the centre seat2. When inserted, slide the end of thesupport into the smaller hole tosecure it.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Vehicles with seat supports
Slide the supports into the larger holeon the base of the seats and detachthem. Fold the outboard seatsupports down and attach them tothe retainers on the floor. Detach thecentre seat support from the floorand secure it in its retainer on thefloor under the right-hand seat.
All vehicles
WARNING
Make sure the seat is securelylocked by pushing forward andrearward on the top of the seatbackor by trying to pull up the edge of thecushion.
Fold the seats back down until theyengage.
Raise the seatbacks ensuring thatthey engage in their latches.
Make sure the seatbelts will functionproperly and are positioned in frontof the seatback.
The rear seatbelts should be placedin the belt guides on the outboardseatbacks.
Removing the seats
To increase the space in the luggagecompartment, the rear seats can beremoved completely.
Fold the seats forward. See Foldingthe seats forward.
Fold up the seat to be removed toan angle of approximately 45degrees to the floor.
With the seat in this position, pushdown both levers marked in red torotate the locking claws to the openposition.
WARNING
The rear seats are heavy. Toavoid injury, take care whenlifting the seats.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CAUTIONS
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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine WARNING
Never drive with the frontstorage compartment lid open.This will obscure your vision out ofthe windscreen. Before setting off,always ensure that the lid is securelyengaged.
Note:Avoid keeping heat-sensitiveobjects and liquids in the frontstorage compartment.
Driver’s seat storage bin
A storage bin is located on theoutboard side of the driver’s seat.
Storage area under therear centre seat
To gain access to the storage area,fold up the rear centre seat cushion.See Rear seats (page 124).
SEAT BACK TRAYS
WARNING
Do not use the trays when thevehicle is moving. Make surethat you secure the trays in thelowered position before setting off.
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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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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 1.Insert the tow ball arm verticallyand press it upwards until itengages. Do not hold your handnear the handwheel.
2.To lock: Turn the key clockwiseand remove the key.
Insert the end of the protection capinto the keyhole.
Driving with a trailer
WARNING
If any of the below conditionscannot be met, do not use thetow bar and have it inspected by anexpert.
Before starting your journey, ensurethe tow ball arm is properly locked.Check that:
•The green mark on thehandwheel is next to the white doton the tow ball arm.
•The handwheel A is pushed inagainst the tow ball arm.
•The key B has been removed.
•Secure positioning of the towballarm. (Must remain perfectly inplace when jerked.)
Removing the tow ball arm
1.Remove the protection capcovering the keyhole. Insert thekey and turn it anticlockwise tounlock.
2.Hold the towball arm. Pull out thehandwheel and turn it clockwiseuntil it clicks and pull the towballarm downwards.
3.Remove the tow ball arm.
Release the handwheel.
When unlocked in this way, the towball arm can be reinserted at anytime.
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