2008 FORD C MAX Stability control

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 FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART
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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Vehicles with stability control
Vehicles with ESP may exhibit someunusual driving characteristics. Switchthe ESP off. See Using stabilitycontrol (page 161).
All vehicles
Note:The spare wheel is locatedunder the floor cover in the luggagecompartment.
•Raise the rear of the floor cover inthe luggage compartment.
1.Completely unscrew the boltanticlockwise.
2.Lift out the spare wheel.
3.Remove the jack which is locatedbeneath the spare wheel.
4.Install the defective wheel in thereverse order.
Vehicle jack
WARNINGS
The vehicle jack supplied withyour vehicle should only be usedwhen changing a wheel inemergency situations.
Before using the vehicle jack,check that it is not damaged ordeformed and that the thread islubricated and free from foreignmatter.
Never place anything betweenthe jack and the ground, or thejack and the vehicle.
Note:The vehicle jack is located inthe underfloor storage compartmentunder the spare wheel.
Note:Vehicles with a tyre repair kitor run flat tyres are not equipped witha vehicle jack or a wheel brace.
It is recommended to use aworkshop type hydraulic jack forchanging between summer andwinter tyres.
Note:Use a jack with a minimumlifting capacity of 1.5 tonnes and alifting plate with a minimum diameterof 80 millimetres (3.1 inches).
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Wheels and tyresE72563 E72564

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Vehicles with stability control (ESP)may exhibit some unusual drivingcharacteristics which can be avoidedby switching the system off. SeeStability control (page 160).
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel nut torque
130 NmSteel wheel nuts
130 NmFive spoke steel wheel nuts
130 NmAlloy wheel nuts
Up to 160 km/h (100 mph)
Tyre pressures
Full loadNormal load
Tyre sizeVariantRearFrontRearFront
bar(lbf/in²)bar(lbf/in²)bar(lbf/in²)bar(lbf/in²)
4.24.24.24.2T125/85 R162
All - temporaryspare tyre - 80km/h (50 mph)MAX
2.82.42.32.1195/65 R 15All
2.82.42.32.3225/40 R 18All
2.82.42.32.1205/55 R 16Vehicles with apetrol engine
2.82.42.32.1205/50 R 17Vehicles with apetrol engine
2.82.42.32.3205/55 R 16Vehicles with adiesel engine
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Wheels and tyres

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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Telephone controls......................234Ending or rejecting calls...................234Remote control.................................234
Telephone setup...........................231Bond another Bluetooth phone......233Making a phone an active phone....232Phonebook........................................232Phonebook categories....................232Placing your phone in the cradle.....231Requirements for cradleconnection......................................231
Telephone.......................................231General information...........................231
TelephoneSee: Using the telephone.......................See: Using the telephone.......................
Toll reader.......................................139Towing a trailer...............................169Steep gradients..................................169
Towing points.................................185Front towing eye................................185Rear towing eye.................................186
Towing the vehicle on fourwheels...........................................186All vehicles...........................................186Vehicles with automatictransmission....................................187
Towing.............................................169Transmission..................................154Type approvals..............................255Alarm....................................................261Engine immobiliser............................259Passive key........................................259Remote control.................................255
Tyre care........................................223Tyre repair kit..................................217Checking the tyre pressure.............222General information...........................217Inflating the tyre..................................218Using the tyre repair kit.....................218
TyresSee: Wheels and tyres.......................211
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Using booster cables...................209To connect the booster cables......209To start the engine.............................210
Using cruise control......................164Cancelling the set speed..................165Changing the set speed...................164Resuming the set speed..................165Setting a speed..................................164Switching cruise control off..............165Switching cruise control on..............164
Using seat belts duringpregnancy......................................33Using snow chains.......................223Vehicles with stability control(ESP)................................................224
Using stability control.....................161Using the parking aid....................162Manoeuvring with the parkingaid.....................................................163Switching the parking aid on andoff......................................................162
Using the telephone............................Changing the active phone.............240Debonding a bonded phone...........240Handling an incoming call................239Handling a second incoming call.....239Making a call......................................238
Using voice control.......................242System operation..............................242
Using winter tyres.........................223
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Vehicle battery..............................209Vehicle care...................................207Vehicle identification number(VIN)..............................................226Vehicle identification plate...........226Vehicle identification.....................226Vehicle recovery............................185
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine VentilationSee: Climate control..........................107
VentsSee: Air vents......................................107
VINSee: Vehicle identification number(VIN).................................................226
Voice control............................57, 241Principle of operation........................241
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Warning lamps and indicators......90ABS warning lamp...............................90Airbag warning lamp...........................90Brake system and ABS warninglamps..................................................91Brake system warning lamp..............90Cruise control indicator.......................91Direction indicator................................91Doors open warning lamp..................91Engine systems fault warninglamp....................................................91Engine warning lamp...........................91Front fog lamp indicator......................91Frost warning lamp..............................92Glow plug indicator.............................92Headlamp indicator.............................92Ignition warning lamp..........................92Low fuel level warning lamp...............92Main beam indicator...........................92Maximum engine RPM warninglamp...................................................92Message indicator...............................92Oil pressure warning lamp.................93Power steering warning lamp...........93Rear fog lamp indicator......................93Seat belt reminder...............................93Stability control (ESP) indicator..........93
Warning triangle.............................174Washer fluid check.......................203Washers
See: Wipers and washers..................59
WashingSee: Cleaning the exterior...............207
Wheels and tyres...........................211General information............................211Technical specifications...................224
Windows and mirrors.....................84Windscreen washers......................61Windscreen wipers.........................59Automatic wiper system.....................61Autowipers...........................................59Intermittent wipe..................................59
Winter tyresSee: Using winter tyres....................223
Wipers and washers.......................59
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