2008 FORD C MAX key battery

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Steering unlocked. Ignition and allmain electrical circuits are disabled.The ignition key should not be left inthis position for too long to avoiddischarging the battery.
Positon II
Ignition switched on, all electricalcircuits operational. Warning andindicator lamps illuminate. This is thekey position when driving, and mustalso be selected when being towed.
Postion III
Starter motor activated. Release thekey as soon as the engine starts.
STEERING WHEEL LOCK
WARNING
Always check that the steeringis unlocked before attemptingto move your vehicle.
Vehicles without keylessstarting
To activate the steering wheel lock;
1.Remove the key from the ignitionswitch.
2.Turn the steering wheel.
Vehicles with keylessstarting
Your vehicle has an electronicallycontrolled steering wheel lock. Thisoperates automatically.
The steering wheel lock is activatedif the ignition is off, the engine notrunning and your vehicle is stationary.
The steering wheel lock isdeactivated when the ignition isswitched on.
STARTING A PETROL
ENGINE
All vehicles
WARNING
If the engine does not start,refer to the instructionsregarding the fuel cut-off switch. SeeFuel cut-off switch (page 175).
Engine idle speed afterstarting
The speed at which the engine idlesimmediately after starting will varydepending on the enginetemperature.
If the engine is cold then the idlespeed will automatically be increasedin order to heat the catalyticconverter as quickly as possible. Thisensures that vehicle emissions arekept to an absolute minimum.
The idle speed will slowly decreaseto the normal level as the catalyticconverter warms up.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine During starting, the fuel injectors areturned off as long as the acceleratorpedal is depressed. This can be usedto drain excessive fuel from theintake manifold after severalunsuccessful starting attempts.
If the battery has been disconnectedor after the fuel type has beenchanged, the idle speed may beirregular. This will improve after 10 to30 seconds.
Vehicles with the key freesystem
Vehicles with a manualtransmission
Note:If the clutch pedal is notdepressed, a message appears inthe information display.
Depress the clutch pedal.
Vehicles with an automatictransmission
Note:If the brake pedal is notdepressed, a message appears inthe information display.
Depress the brake pedal.
All vehicles
Push the ignition switch in and turn itto switch on the ignition and to startthe engine.
Once the system recognizes apassive key, the engine can bestarted. If no passive key is detected,PASSIVE KEY NOT DETECTEDwill appear in the information display.
STARTING A DIESEL
ENGINE
Cold/hot engine
Depress the clutch pedal withouttouching the accelerator.
Turn the key to position IIand ensure the glow plugindicator lamp illuminates.
Wait until the lamp extinguishesbefore starting and continue crankingwithout pausing until the enginestarts.
If the engine stalls, repeat the fullstarting procedure.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Failure to start
The passive starting system will notfunction if:
•The passive key frequencies arejammed.
•The passive key battery is flat.
If you are unable to start your vehiclecarry out the following procedure.
Type 1
1.Hold the key next to the steeringcolumn shroud exactly as shown.
2.With the key in this position youcan use the start button to switchthe ignition on and start yourvehicle.
Type 2
1.Carefully prise out the cover.
2.Insert the key into the key holder.
3.With the key in this position youcan use the start button to switchthe ignition on and start yourvehicle.
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This section describes the functionsand features of the Bluetooth mobilephone and voice control system.
The section covers the followingvariations:
•a mobile phone with a mobilephone cradle without voicecontrol
•a Bluetooth and voice controlsystem with a mobile phonecradle
•a Bluetooth and voice controlsystem without a mobile phonecradle.
The Bluetooth mobile phone part ofthe system provides interaction withthe audio or navigation system andyour mobile phone. It allows you touse the audio or navigation systemto make and receive calls withouthaving to use your mobile phone.
The voice control part of the systemcan be used to control:
•mobile phone calls
•audio system functions
•vehicle climate control functions.
Note:The mobile phone does notswitch off immediately after theignition key is turned off: the powerdown delay is preset to 10 minutes.The time period can be adjusted tobetween 0 and 60 minutes. This,depending on your mobile phone,can be achieved by creating aphonebook entry on your mobilephone with the name Timer and therequired delay as it's number.
If the Bluetooth and voice control isused for an extended period of timewhen the vehicle is stationary, makesure that the engine is running toavoid draining the battery
TELEPHONE SETUP
Requirements for cradleconnection
Your phone must be fitted in a mobilephone holder before it can be usedas a cradle phone with yourhandsfree/voice control system. Youwill be able to purchase the correctholder for your phone from yourdealer.
Placing your phone in thecradle
Note:Your phone must be fitted ina mobile phone holder to allow youto connect the phone to the cradle.
Connect your phone to the cradle.
1.Place the base of the phone in thecradle connection.
Note:Make sure that the phone ispushed fully rearwards in the cradle.
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Telephone

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Auxiliary power sockets...............134Power inverter....................................134
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Battery care...................................209Bluetooth setup............................233Compatibility of phones...................234Handling of phones...........................233Requirements for Bluetoothconnection.....................................233
Bonnet lockSee: Opening and closing thebonnet..............................................189
Booster cablesSee: Using booster cables..............209
Booster cushions............................23Booster cushion..................................23Booster seat.........................................23
Brake and clutch fluid check......202Brakes.............................................158Principle of operation........................158
Bulb changingSee: Changing a bulb..........................74
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Car washSee: Cleaning the exterior...............207
Catalytic converter........................150Driving with a catalytic converter.....150Parking.................................................150
Centre console..............................135Front seat centre console................135Rear seat centre console.................136
Changing a bulb..............................74Approach lamps...................................78Central brake lamp...............................81Footwell lamp.......................................83Front fog lamps (Type 1).....................78Front fog lamps (Type 2)....................79Headlamps, side lamps, directionindicators...........................................74Interior and reading lamps..................81Luggage compartment lamp............82Number plate lamp..............................81Rear lamps............................................80Side repeater indicator on exteriormirrors................................................77Side repeaters......................................77Vanity mirror lamps..............................82
Changing a fuse.............................177Changing a road wheel.................211Fitting a wheel.....................................216Jacking and lifting points...................213Removing a wheel.............................215Spare wheel.........................................211Vehicle jack.........................................212
Changing the remote controlbattery............................................36Opening the container........................37Passive key...........................................36Reassembling the container..............39Remote control type 1........................36Replacing the battery.........................38
Changing the vehicle battery......210Vehicles with a petrol engine...........210
Changing the wiper blades...........63Rear window wiper blades................63Windscreen wiper blades..................63
Checking the wiper blades...........63Childminder mirror.........................140Child safety......................................20Child safety locks............................26Child seat positioning......................21
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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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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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