2008 FORD C MAX Seat

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine BOOSTER CUSHIONS
WARNINGS
Do not install a booster seat ora booster cushion with only thelap strap of the seat belt.
Do not install a booster seat ora booster cushion with a seatbelt that is slack or twisted.
Do not put the seat belt underyour child’s arm or behind itsback.
Do not use pillows, books ortowels to boost your child’sheight.
Make sure that your children sitin an upright position.
Secure children that weigh morethan 15 kilogrammes but areless than 150 centimetres tall in abooster seat or a booster cushion.
Booster seat
We recommend that you use abooster seat that combines acushion with a backrest instead of abooster cushion only. The raisedseating position will allow you toposition the shoulder strap of theadult seat belt over the centre of yourchild’s shoulder and the lap straptightly across its hips.
Booster cushion
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Child safetyE70710 E68924

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ISOFIX ANCHOR POINTS
Your vehicle has been equipped withISOFIX attachments. Your FordDealer will be pleased to make themaccessible.
The ISOFIX system consists of tworigid latching arms on the child seat,which attach to anchor points at thebase of the vehicle seat back. Whenmade available by your Ford Dealer,the two lower anchor points may befound in the rear seating rows andare labelled with a circular pictogramand the word ISOFIX.
The funnel guides enable the latchingarms of an ISOFIX child seat to beeasily and securely attached.
ISOFIX child seats not approved byFord have not been validated byFord, and neither the safety nor thesuitability of such seats can becertified, whether installed using theISOFIX system or the normal seatbelts.
Attaching child safety seatswith top tethers
WARNINGS
Attach the tether strap only tothe appropriate tether anchoras shown. The tether strap may notwork properly if attached somewhereother than the correct tether anchor.
Ford does not recommend theuse of an ISOFIX system withoutthe use of an anti-rotation device,such as a top tether anchor orsupport leg, correctly installed.
There is a risk of death orserious injury when themanufacturers instructions are notfollowed properly or when the childrestraint is modified in any way.
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Child safetyE75531 E78299

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A third anchor point has beenprovided for child seats that areequipped with a top tether, availablefor use in the forward facingconfiguration.
The top tether anchors in your vehicleare located on the floor of theluggage compartment.
The tether strap should be routedbeneath the raised rear headrestraint, to the anchor point on thefloor of the luggage compartment.The anchor point is identified by apictogram.
After installing the child safety seat,tighten the tether strap according tothe manufacturer’s instructions.
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Child safety

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Airbags
WARNING
Do not modify the front of thevehicle in any way as this canadversely affect airbag deployment.
Note:A loud bang will be heardwhen an airbag deploys and it isnormal to see a cloud of harmlesspowdery residue.
The airbag system comprises thefollowing:
•single-stage inflatable nylon bags(airbags) with gas generators
•side airbags
•curtain airbags
•seat belt pretensioners
•a seat belt reminder
•crash sensors.
•a warning lamp in the instrumentpanel.
•an airbag deactivation switch
•an airbag deactivation indicator inthe instrument panel
•an electronic control anddiagnostic unit.
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Occupant protectionE78293 E72330

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine WARNINGS
Repairs to either of the frontseat covers, the sensorsattached to the seats as well as tothe roof lining should only be carriedout by properly trained technicians.Injuries may result if the side airbagsare triggered inadvertently.
Do not block, obstruct or coverthe airbag because it mayprevent proper deployment. Do notpoke any sharp objects into the areaswhere airbags are fitted. This coulddamage the airbags.
Do not use any accessory seatcovers that are not specificallydesigned for seats with side airbags.These seat covers must be fitted byproperly trained technicians.
WARNING
Always wear the seat belt andkeep sufficient distancebetween the driver and the steeringwheel. Only when the seat belt isused properly, can it hold the bodyin a position which allows the airbagto achieve its optimum effect. Thereis a risk of injury when the airbagdeploys.
The seat and back must be setcorrectly for the airbags to beoptimally effective. See Sitting inthe correct position (page 120).
This is the ideal seating position forthe driver and front passenger andhelps reduce the risk of injury fromsitting too close to an inflating airbag.
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Occupant protectionE66553 E72325

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The front airbags activate duringsignificant collisions which areeither frontal or up to 30degrees from the left or the right.The airbags inflate within a fewthousandths of a second. They willdeflate on contact with the frontoccupants thus cushioning forwardbody movement.
During minor collisions as well asoverturns and rear or side collisions,the front airbag system will not beactivated.
WARNINGS
Repairs to the steering wheel,steering column and airbagsystem should be carried out byproperly trained technicians.
Always keep the areas in frontof the airbags free. Never affixanything to or over these areas.
These areas should only be wipedwith a damp cloth, never with a wetcloth.
Side air bags
A label on the seatback indicates thatside airbags are fitted. The sideairbags are fitted on the side of theseatbacks of the front seats. In caseof a severe lateral collision, the airbagon the side affected by the collisionwill be inflated.
The airbag will inflate between thedoor panel and occupant. Once theoccupant’s body contacts the airbag,the propellant escapes, therebycushioning the impact.
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Occupant protectionE72326 E78294 E72328

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The side airbags are not activatedupon minor lateral collisions nor uponfront or rear impacts.
Curtain air bags
Moulded badges in the A- andB-piller trims indicate that curtain airbags are fitted. The curtain airbagsare fitted over the front and rear sidewindows inside the roof lining. In caseof a severe lateral collision, the air bagon the side affected by the collisionwill be inflated.
The curtain air bags are not activatedupon minor lateral collisions nor uponfront or rear impacts.
Seat belts
WARNINGS
Use seat belts at all times.
Never use a seat belt for morethan one person.
Avoid wearing thick clothing.
WARNINGS
The seat belts should fit tightlyaround the body.
Seat belt pretensioner
WARNING
The belt pretensioners must notbe removed. If thepretensioners are deployed duringan accident, they must be replaced.Have the pretensioners serviced anddisposed of by specially trainedpersonnel only.
The restraint system, with beltpretensioners in the front seats, helpsto reduce the risk of serious injury ina major frontal impact. During aserious crash the seat belts arepretensioned to help reduce slack inthe belt. The safety belt pretensioneris a device which removes excesswebbing from the safety belt system.When the safety belt pretensionerdeploys, webbing from the lap andshoulder belt is tightened.
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Occupant protectionE72329 E72333

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The belt pretensioner is not triggeredin any side, rear or minor frontalcollisions.
FASTENING THE SEAT
BELTS
WARNING
Insert the tongue into the buckleuntil a distinct click is heard,otherwise the seat belt will not belocked correctly.
Pull the belt out steadily. It may lockif pulled sharply or if the vehicle is ona slope.
To release the belt, press the redbutton on the buckle and let the beltrewind completely and smoothly.
When in use, the rear seat beltsshould be placed in the belt guideson the outboard seatbacks.
WARNING
In order to ensure that thecentre belt works properly, therear seatback must be correctlyengaged.
Make sure that each seat belt usesthe correct buckle.
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Occupant protectionE74124 E78079 E74127