2008 FORD C MAX ECU

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If it drops below the MIN mark, topup with the specified fluid. SeeTechnical specifications (page204).
Vehicles with 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4) or 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) or 2.5L Duratec-ST (VI5) or 1.6L Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel or 1.8LDuratorq-TDCi (Kent) Dieselor 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi(Kent) Diesel engine
No fluid level checks are necessary.
WASHER FLUID CHECK
Front and rear washer systems aresupplied from the same reservoir.
Replace the cap securely aftertopping up.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Removing a wheel
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 •Insert the flat end of the wheelbrace between the rim and thehub cover and twist carefully toremove the cover.
Vehicles with locking wheelnuts
Note:Replacement locks and wheelnuts can be obtained using the wheelnut reference number certificate.
•Insert the nut key onto the lockingnut.
All vehicles
1.Slacken the wheel nuts.
2.Place the jack with the whole footarea on firm ground.
3.Jack up the vehicle until the wheelis clear of the ground.
4.Unscrew and remove the wheelnuts and take off the wheel.
Fitting a wheel
All vehicles
Note:Make sure that you use thecorrect wheel nut for the type ofwheel, if in doubt check with yourdealer.
1.Push the wheel onto the wheelstuds.
2.Screw on the wheel nuts andsecure in a clockwise directionensuring that the tapered end ofthe wheel nuts is facing the wheel.
3.Lower the vehicle and remove thejack.
Vehicles with locking wheelnuts
•Insert the nut key onto the lockingnut.
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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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