2008 FORD C MAX Gear

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine PRINCIPLE OF
OPERATION
Cruise control allows you to controlyour speed using the switches on thesteering wheel. You can use cruisecontrol when you exceed 40 km/h(25 mph).
USING CRUISE CONTROL
WARNING
Do not use cruise control inheavy traffic, on twisty roads orwhen the road surface is slippery.
Switching cruise control on
Note:The system is ready for youto set a speed.
Setting a speed
Press to store and maintain yourcurrent speed. The cruise controlindicator will illuminate. SeeWarning lamps and indicators(page 90).
Changing the set speed
WARNING
When you are going downhill,your speed may increase abovethe set speed. The system will notapply the brakes. Change down agear and press the SET- switch toassist the system in maintaining theset speed.
Note:If you accelerate by pressingthe accelerator pedal, the set speedwill not change. When you releasethe accelerator pedal, you will returnto the speed that you previously set.
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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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Tyres
WARNING
New tyres need to be run-in forapproximately 500 kilometres(300 miles). During this time, you mayexperience different drivingcharacteristics.
Brakes and clutch
WARNING
Avoid heavy use of the brakesand clutch if possible for the first150 kilometres (100 miles) in townand for the first 1 500 kilometres (1000 miles) on motorways.
Engine
CAUTION
Avoid driving too fast during thefirst 1 500 kilometres (1 000miles). Vary your speed frequentlyand change up through the gearsearly. Do not labour the engine.
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Driving hints

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All vehicles
WARNINGS
Park your vehicle in such aposition that neither the trafficnor you are hindered or endangered.
Set up a warning triangle.
Make sure that the vehicle is onfirm, level ground with thewheels pointing straight ahead.
WARNINGS
Switch off the ignition and applythe parking brake.
If your vehicle has a manualtransmission, select first orreverse gear. If it has an automatictransmission, select park.
Have the passengers leave thevehicle.
Secure the diagonally oppositewheel with an appropriate blockor wheel chock.
Make sure that the arrows ondirectional tyres point in thedirection of rotation when the vehicleis moving forwards. If you have to fita spare wheel with the arrowspointing in the opposite direction,have the tyre refitted in the correctdirection by a properly trainedtechnician.
Do not work underneath thevehicle when it is supported onlyby a jack.
Make sure that the jack isvertical to the jacking point andthe base is flat on the ground.
CAUTION
Do not lay alloy wheels facedown on the ground, this willdamage the paint.
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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
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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Manual transmission.....................154Reverse gear − 5-speedtransmission....................................154Reverse gear − 6-speedtransmission....................................154
Message centreSee: Information displays...................96
MirrorsSee: Heated windows and mirrors...114See: Windows and mirrors.................84
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Navigation systemcommands..................................252
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Occupant protection......................27Principle of operation..........................27
Oil checkSee: Engine oil check.......................200
Opening and closing thebonnet..........................................189Closing the bonnet............................189Opening the bonnet..........................189
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Parking aid......................................162Principle of operation........................162
Parking aidSee: Using the parking aid................162
Parking brake.................................159All vehicles...........................................159
Parts and accessories......................7Look for the Ford logo on thefollowing parts ....................................8Now you can be sure that your Fordparts are Ford parts...........................7
Pedals...............................................58
Personalised settings.....................99Auxiliary heater programming..........100Car Setup menu..................................99Chime deactivation............................102Clock setting.......................................100ESP.......................................................100Language setting...............................100Units of measure................................100
Power steering fluid check.........202Vehicles with 1.4L Duratec-16V(Sigma) or 1.6L Duratec-16V(Sigma) or 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT(Sigma) engine...............................202Vehicles with 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)or 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) or 2.5LDuratec-ST (VI5) or 1.6LDuratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel or 1.8LDuratorq-TDCi (Kent) Diesel or 2.0LDuratorq-TDCi (Kent) Dieselengine.............................................203
Programming the remotecontrol............................................35Reprogramming the unlockingfunction..............................................36
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Quick start.........................................10
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Rear fog lamps................................65Rear seats......................................124Comfort seat system........................124Folding the seatbacks forward........125Folding the seats forward.................127Installing the seats..............................131Removing the seats..........................130Returning the seatbacks to theupright position...............................126Returning the seats to the seatingposition............................................129
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Rear under floor storage..............168Rear window wiper andwashers..........................................61Intermittent wipe..................................61Rear window washer..........................62Reverse gear wipe...............................61
Refuelling.........................................151Remote control batterySee: Changing the remote controlbattery...............................................36
Remote control programmingSee: Programming the remotecontrol................................................35
Repairing minor paintdamage.......................................208Running-in.......................................173Brakes and clutch..............................173Engine..................................................173Tyres.....................................................173
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Safety precautions........................149Seat back trays..............................138Seat belt height adjustment..........33Seats...............................................120Sitting in the correct position.......120Snow chainsSee: Using snow chains...................223
Speed controlSee: Cruise control............................164
Stability control...............................160Principle of operation........................160
Stability controlSee: Using stability control................161
Starter switchSee: Ignition switch.............................141
Starting a diesel engine................144Cold/hot engine.................................144Vehicles with the key freesystem.............................................145
Starting a petrol engine................142All vehicles...........................................142Except vehicles with a Flexfuelengine..............................................143Vehicles with a Flexfuel engine........143Vehicles with the key freesystem.............................................144
Starting the engine.........................141General information............................141
Status after a collision...................175Steering wheel lock.......................142Vehicles with keyless starting..........142Vehicles without keyless starting.....142
Steering wheel................................55Storage compartments................137Driver’s seat storage bin...................138Front storage compartment............137Storage area under the rear centreseat...................................................138
Sun blinds.......................................133Panoramic roof...................................133Side windows.....................................133
SunroofSee: Electric sunroof..........................116
Sun visors.......................................133Switching off the engine...............148Vehicles with a turbocharger...........148
Symbols glossary..............................7Symbols in this handbook.....................7Symbols on your vehicle.......................7
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Technical specifications...............228Technical specifications...................228
Telephone commands................247Create a phonebook........................248Main settings......................................251Phone..................................................247Phone functions................................249
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