2008 FORD C MAX ESP

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Use minimum 95 octaneunleaded petrol that meets thespecification defined by EN 228, orequivalent. You can also use amixture of unleaded petrol and bioethanol E 85.
Long-term storage
Due to small amounts of corrosiveimpurities that may be found in thebio ethanol E 85, it is recommendedthat you fill the tank with only 95octane unleaded petrol prior tolong-term storage of your vehicle.
FUEL QUALITY - DIESEL
Note:We recommend that you useonly high quality fuel without additivesor other engine treatments.
WARNING
Do not mix diesel with oil, petrolor other liquids. This could causea chemical reaction.
CAUTION
Do not add kerosene, paraffin orpetrol to diesel. This could causedamage to the fuel system.
Note:We do not recommend theprolonged use of additives intendedto prevent fuel waxing.
Use diesel that meets thespecification defined by EN 590, orequivalent.
You can use diesel that contains upto 5% RME (bio diesel).
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
Driving with a catalyticconverter
CAUTIONS
Avoid running out of fuel.
Do not crank the engine for longperiods.
Do not run the engine when aspark plug lead is disconnected.
Do not push-start or tow-startyour vehicle. Use booster cables.See Using booster cables (page209).
Do not switch the ignition offwhen driving.
Parking
WARNING
Do not park your vehicle overdry leaves or dry grass. Theexhaust will continue to radiate aconsiderable amount of heat afteryou have switched the engine off.This is a potential fire hazard.
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Fuel and refuelling

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ParkP
ReverseR
NeutralN
DriveD
Manual shiftingM
WARNING
Apply the brakes before movingthe selector lever and keepthem applied until you are ready tomove off.
Note:A cold engine has a higher idlespeed. This will increase thetendency for your vehicle to creepwhen you have selected a drive gear.
Press the button on the selector leverto select reverse and park.
The selector lever position will beshown in the information display.
Park
WARNINGS
Select park only when yourvehicle is stationary.
Apply the parking brakeand select park beforeleaving your vehicle. Make surethat the selector lever is latched inposition.
Note:An audible warning will soundif you open the driver's door and youhave not selected park.
Note:The battery saver willdeactivate the warning chime after aperiod of time.
In this position, power is nottransmitted to the drive wheels andthe transmission is locked. You canstart the engine with the selectorlever in this position.
Reverse
WARNING
Select reverse only when yourvehicle is stationary and theengine is at idle speed.
Neutral
In this position, power is nottransmitted to the drive wheels butthe transmission is not locked. Youcan start the engine with the selectorlever in this position.
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Select drive to shift automaticallythrough the forward gears.
Manual shifting
Note:A shift will occur only whenthe vehicle speed and the enginespeed are appropriate.
Select manual shifting to shiftmanually through the forward gears.Push the selector lever forwards toshift down and pull it backwards toshift up.
WARNING
Do not hold the selector leverpermanently in – or +.
Gears can be skipped by moving theselector lever repeatedly at shortintervals.
Manual mode also provides akickdown function. See Kickdown.
The transmission will automaticallydownshift when the engine speed istoo low and upshift when to high.
Drive modes
The transmission will select theappropriate gear for optimumperformance based on ambienttemperature, road gradient, vehicleload and driver input.
Hints on driving with anautomatic transmission
Moving off
WARNING
It is not possible to tow-start orpush-start a vehicle fitted withan automatic transmission. SeeUsing booster cables (page 209).
1.Release the parking brake.
2.Release the brake pedal andpress the accelerator pedal.
Stopping
1.Release the accelerator pedal andpress the brake pedal.
2.Apply the parking brake.
Kickdown
Press the accelerator pedal fully withthe selector lever in the drive positionto select the next lowest gear foroptimum performance. Release theaccelerator pedal when you nolonger require kickdown.
Emergency park positionrelease lever
Use the lever to move the selectorlever from the park position in theevent of an electrical malfunction orif your vehicle has a flat battery.
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OPERATION
Dual circuit braking system
WARNING
If a brake circuit fails, you willnotice a softer feel to the brakepedal. Press the brake pedal firmlyand allow for increased stoppingdistances. Stop and have thischecked immediately. Do notcontinue your journey.
Your vehicle is fitted with a diagonallysplit, dual circuit brake system. If abrake circuit fails, the other remainsoperational.
Disc brakes
Wet brake discs result in reducedbraking efficiency. Dab the brakepedal when driving from a car washto remove the film of water.
ABS
WARNING
The ABS does not relieve you ofyour responsibility to drive withdue care and attention.
The ABS helps you to maintain fullsteering and directional stability whenyou brake heavily in an emergency,by preventing the road wheels fromlocking. The ABS monitors the speedof each road wheel and varies thepressure to each brake. The ABSoptimizes the tyre-to-road adhesionwhen you brake heavily.
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH
ABS
When the ABS is operating, the brakepedal will pulse. This is normal.Maintain pressure on the brakepedal.
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BrakesE71353 E71354 E71355

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OPERATION
Electronic stabilityprogramme (ESP)
WARNING
ESP does not relieve you of yourresponsibility to drive with duecare and attention.
without ESPA
with ESPB
The ESP supports stability when thevehicle starts to slide away from yourintended path. This is performed bybraking individual wheels andreducing engine torque as needed.
The system also provides anenhanced traction control functionby reducing engine torque if thewheels spin when you accelerate.This improves your ability to pull awayon slippery roads or loose surfaces,and improves comfort by limitingwheel spin in hairpin bends.
Stability control (ESP) warninglamp
The ESP warning lamp will flash whenthe system is operating. SeeWarning lamps and indicators(page 90).
Emergency brake assist
WARNING
Emergency brake assist doesnot relieve you of yourresponsibility to drive with due careand attention.
Emergency brake assist will detectwhen you brake heavily by measuringthe rate at which you press the brakepedal. It will provide maximumbraking efficiency as long as youpress the pedal. Emergency brakeassist can reduce stopping distancesin critical situations.
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Stability controlE72903AAABBBB

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OPERATION
WARNING
The parking aid does not relieveyou of your responsibility todrive with due care and attention.
CAUTIONS
The sensors may not detectobjects in heavy rain or otherconditions that cause disruptivereflections.
The sensors may not detectobjects with surfaces that absorbultrasonic waves.
The sensors may not detectobjects that are close to thevehicle (approximately 30centimetres [11 inches] to the rearand above or below the sensors).
If you use a high pressure sprayto wash your vehicle, only spraythe sensors briefly from a distancenot less than 20 centimetres (8inches).
Note:The parking aid may emit falsetones if it detects a signal using thesame frequency as the sensors or ifthe vehicle is fully laden.
Note:The outer sensors may detectthe side walls of a garage. If thedistance between the outer sensorand the side wall remains constantfor three seconds, the tone willswitch off. As you continue, the innersensors will detect rearward objects.
USING THE PARKING AID
Note:Keep the sensors free fromdirt, ice and snow. Do not clean withsharp objects.
Switching the parking aidon and off
Note:The parking aid switches offautomatically when you start theengine or when you exceed 16 km/h(10 mph).
Note:Vehicles fitted with a trailertow module not approved by us maynot correctly detect obstacles.
Note:On vehicles fitted with a towball arm, the rear sensors aredeactivated automatically when anytrailer lamps (or lighting boards) areconnected to the 13-pin socket via atrailer tow module we haveapproved. On vehicles fitted with atrailer tow module not approved byus, you have to switch the parkingaid off using the switch.
Note:The front and rear sensors arealways activated or deactivatedtogether.
Note:On vehicles fitted withautomatic transmission, the parkingaid will not operate in position P.
The parking aid is per default off. Toswitch the parking aid on, press theswitch in the instrument panel orselect reverse gear.
The light in the switch illuminateswhen the parking aid is activated.
To turn it off, press the switch again.
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Parking aid

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Number of the fuseB
Ampere rating of the fuseC
See Owner’s handbook
Cooling fan
Power steering
Central fuse box, ignitionrelays
Diesel pre-glow
ABS module, ABS/ESPpumps/valves
Engine management orelectronic module
Heater blower
Heated windscreen
PTC heater (vehicles with adiesel engine)
Injectors, ignitiontransformers
Headlamp washer
Horn
Diesel fuel heater
Air conditioning
Battery sense smartcharging
Central locking, ignitionswitch
Electric parking brake (EPB)
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FusesE78342

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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