2008 FORD C MAX C max

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1.6L DURATORQ-TDCI
(DV) DIESEL
MINA
MAXB
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK -
1.8L DURATORQ-TDCI
(LYNX) DIESEL
MINA
MAXB
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK -
2.0L DURATORQ-TDCI
(DW) DIESEL
MINA
MAXB
ENGINE OIL CHECK
CAUTION
Do not use oil additives or otherengine treatments. Under certainconditions, they could damage theengine.
Note:The oil consumption of newengines reaches its normal level afterapproximately 5 000 kilometres (3000 miles).
Checking the oil level
CAUTION
Make sure that the level isbetween the MIN and the MAXmarks.
Note:Check the level before startingthe engine.
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Note:Oil expands when it is hot. Thelevel may therefore extend a fewmillimetres beyond the MAX mark.
Remove the dipstick and wipe it witha clean, lint free cloth. Replace thedipstick and remove it again to checkthe oil level.
If the level is at the MIN mark, top upimmediately.
Topping up
WARNINGS
Only top up when the engine iscold. If the engine is hot, wait 10minutes for the engine to cool down.
Do not remove the filler capwhen the engine is running.
Remove the filler cap.
CAUTION
Do not top up further than theMAX mark.
Top up with fluid that meets the Fordspecification. See Technicalspecifications (page 204).
ENGINE COOLANT
CHECK
CAUTION
Make sure that the coolant levelis between the MIN and theMAX marks.
Note:Coolant expands when it ishot. The level may therefore extendbeyond the MAX mark.
Topping up the coolant
WARNING
Do not remove the coolantreservoir cap when the engineis hot. Wait for the engine to cooldown.
Unscrew the cap slowly. Anypressure will escape slowly as youunscrew the cap.
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Only add coolant when theengine is cold. If the engine ishot, wait 10 minutes for the engine tocool down.
Do not allow coolant to touchyour skin or eyes. If thishappens, rinse the affected areasimmediately with plenty of water andcontact your doctor.
CAUTION
Do not spill coolant on any partof the engine.
Only add coolant that meets the Fordspecification. See Technicalspecifications (page 204).
BRAKE AND CLUTCH
FLUID CHECK
WARNING
Do not allow brake fluid to touchyour skin or eyes. If thishappens, rinse the affected areasimmediately with plenty of water andcontact your doctor.
The brake and the clutch systemsare supplied from the same reservoir.
Make sure that the brake fluid levelis between the MIN and the MAXmarks.
POWER STEERING FLUID
CHECK
Vehicles with 1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma) or 1.6LDuratec-16V (Sigma) or1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT(Sigma) engine
The fluid level should come up to theMAX mark when the engine is cold.
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Vehicle fluids
SpecificationRecommended fluidItem
WSS-M2C913-B
Ford or MotorcraftFormula E SAE 5W-30
Engine Oil*Engine oil
WSS-M2C204-A2Ford or MotorcraftPower Steering FluidPower steering fluid
WSS-M97B44-DMotorcraft SuperPlusAntifreezeAntifreeze
ESD-M6C57-AFord or Motorcraft SuperDOT 4 Brake FluidBrake fluid
* You can use an alternative SAE 5W-30 engine oil, providing it meets the
specification defined by WSS-M2C913-B.
Note:If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below -20°C, you mustnot use SAE 10W-40 engine oil.
Topping up the oil: If you are unable to find an oil that meets thespecification defined by WSS-M2C913-B, you must use SAE 5W-30(preferred), SAE 5W-40 (except Flexfuel vehicles) or SAE 10W-40 thatmeets the specification defined by either ACEA A1/B1 (preferred) or ACEAA3/B3. Using these oils can result in longer engine cranking periods, reducedengine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels.
Capacities
Capacity in litres(gallons)ItemVariant
MAX-markPower assisted steeringfluidAll
55 (12.1)Fuel tankVehicles with a petrolengine
55 (12.1)Fuel tankVehicles with a dieselengine
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Maintenance

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1.Fully tighten the wheel nuts in thepattern shown.
2.Press the hub cap firmly with theball of the hand.
3.Stow the locking nut and thewheel brace safely.
4.Stow the jack and defective wheelin reverse order and secure them.
Note:Have the tightening torque ofthe wheel nuts and the tyre pressurechecked as soon as possible.
TYRE REPAIR KIT
Your vehicle may not have a sparetyre. In this case it will have anemergency tyre repair kit that can beused to repair one flat tyre.
The tyre repair kit is located in thespare wheel well.
General information
WARNINGS
Depending on the type andextent of tyre damage, sometyres can only be partially sealed ornot sealed at all. Loss of tyrepressure can affect vehicle handling,leading to loss of vehicle control.
Do not use the tyre repair kit ifthe tyre has already beendamaged as a result of being drivenunder inflated.
Do not try to seal damage otherthan that located within thevisible tread of the tyre.
Do not try to seal damage to thetyre’s sidewall.
The tyre repair kit seals most tyrepunctures [with a diameter of up tosix millimetres (1/4 inch)] totemporarily restore mobility.
Observe the following rules whenusing the kit:
•Drive with caution and avoidmaking sudden steering ordriving manoeuvres,especially if the vehicle is heavilyloaded or you are towing a trailer.
•The kit will provide you with anemergency temporary repair,enabling you to continue yourjourney to the next vehicle or tyredealer, or to drive a maximumdistance of 200 kilometres(125 miles).
•Do not exceed a maximumspeed of 80 km/h (50 mph).
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Pressure gaugeF
Power plug with cableG
Compressor switchH
LabelI
Bottle lidJ
Sealant bottleK
1.Open the lid of the tyre repair kit.
2.Peel off the label I showing themaximum permissible speed of80 km/h (50 mph) from the casingand attach it to the instrumentpanel in the driver’s field of view.Make sure the label does notobscure anything important.
3.Take the hose C and the powerplug with cable G out of the kit.
4.Unscrew the orange cap D andthe bottle lid J.
5.Screw the sealant bottle Kclockwise into the bottle holder Efully tight.
6.Remove the valve cap from thedamaged tyre.
7.Detach the protective cap A fromthe hose C and screw the hoseC firmly onto the valve of thedamaged tyre.
8.Make sure that the compressorswitch H is in position 0.
9.Insert the power plug G into thecigar lighter socket or auxiliarypower socket. See Cigarlighter (page 134). See Auxiliarypower sockets (page 134).
10.Start the engine.
11.Move the compressor switch Hto position 1.
12.Inflate the tyre for no longer thanseven minutes to an inflationpressure of minimum 1.8 bar(26 psi) and a maximum of3.5 bar (51 psi). Move thecompressor switch H to position0 and check the current tyrepressure with pressure gaugeF.
13.Remove the power plug G fromthe cigar lighter socket orauxiliary power socket.
14.Quickly unscrew the hose Cfrom the tyre valve and replacethe protective cap A. Fasten thevalve cap again.
15.Leave the sealant bottle K in thebottle holder E.
16.Make sure the kit, the bottle lidand the orange cap are storedsafely, but still easily accessiblein the vehicle. The kit will berequired again when you checkthe tyre pressure.
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Wheels and tyres

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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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PLATE
Vehicle identification numberA
Gross vehicle weightB
Gross train weightC
Maximum front axle weightD
Maximum rear axle weightE
The vehicle identification number andmaximum weights are shown on aplate located on the lock side of thepassenger door aperture at thebottom.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER (VIN)
The vehicle identification number isstamped into the floor panel on theright-hand side, beside the front seat.It is also shown on the left-hand sideof the instrument panel.
ENGINE NUMBER - 1.6L
DURATEC-16V
(SIGMA)/1.6L DURATEC-
16V TI-VCT (SIGMA)
The engine number is stamped at thefront of the engine block, on theleft-hand side.
ENGINE NUMBER - 1.8L
DURATEC-HE (MI4)/2.0L
DURATEC-HE (MI4)
The engine number is stamped onthe rear of the engine block, on theleft-hand side.
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Vehicle identificationE85610CBEDA E87496