2008 FORD C MAX fuel

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Position I
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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Cold/hot engine
WARNING
At temperatures below -20 ºC,turn the ignition key to positionII for at least one second. Thisensures that maximum fuel pressureis established.
Depress the clutch pedal fully andstart the engine without touching theaccelerator.
If the engine does not start within 15seconds, wait for a short period andrepeat the procedure.
If the engine does not start afterthree attempts wait 10 seconds andfollow the Flooded engineprocedure.
If starting difficulty is experienced attemperatures below -25ºC, depressthe accelerator pedal ¼ to ½ of itstravel to assist starting.
Flooded engine
Depress the clutch pedal fully.
Slowly depress the accelerator fully,hold it in this position and start theengine.
If the engine does not start repeatthe Cold/hot engine procedure.
Vehicles with a Flexfuelengine
Starting at low ambienttemperatures
When the temperature is expectedto be lower than -15°C and thevehicle is filled with bio ethanol E 85,an engine block heater should beused to facilitate starting.
If the temperature is expected toremain below -15°C, it isrecommended that you increase theproportion of petrol in the tank bytopping up with 95 octane unleadedpetrol if the tank is not already full.About 10 litres of petrol will reducethe proportion of bio ethanol E 85 ina ¾ full tank from 85% to 70%.
If, at very low temperatures, the tankis filled with only bio ethanol E 85 andthere is no way to use an engineblock heater, you may experiencedifficulties starting the engine.
If the engine fails to start, proceed asfollows:
1.Depress the accelerator pedal 1/3to ½ of its travel.
2.Turn the ignition key to positionIII.
3.Release the ignition key as soonas the engine has started andrelease the accelerator pedalgradually as the engine speedincreases.
4.If the engine fails to start, depressthe accelerator pedal fully andrepeat steps 2 and 3.
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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 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNINGS
Stop refuelling after the fuelnozzle stops the second time.Additional fuel will fill the expansionspace in the fuel tank which couldlead to fuel overflowing. Fuel spillagecould be hazardous to other roadusers.
Do not use any kind of flamesor heat near the fuel system.The fuel system is under pressure.There is a risk of injury if the fuelsystem is leaking.
FUEL QUALITY - PETROL
Note:We recommend that you useonly high quality fuel without additivesor other engine treatments.
CAUTION
Do not use leaded petrol orpetrol with additives containingother metallic compounds (e.g.manganese-based). They coulddamage the emission system.
Use minimum 95 octaneunleaded petrol that meets thespecification defined by EN 228, orequivalent.
FUEL QUALITY -
FLEXIBLE FUEL
WARNINGS
Do not modify the fuel systemconfiguration or thecomponents in the system.
Do not replace the fuel systemor the components with partsnot specially designed to be usedwith bio ethanol.
CAUTIONS
Do not use leaded petrol orpetrol with additives containingother metallic compounds (e.g.manganese-based). They coulddamage the emission system.
Do not use methanol instead ofbio ethanol E 85
Note:We recommend that you useonly high quality fuel without additivesor other engine treatments.
Note:When using bio ethanol E 85,you may experience a higher fuelconsumption.
Note:The correct fuel type for yourvehicle is shown on a decal on theinside of the fuel filler flap.
Note:Your vehicle will operate wellon commercial quality 95 octaneunleaded petrol, but only high qualitybio ethanol E 85 offers the sameprotection and performance.
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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine FUEL FILLER FLAP
Note:Central locking also locks andunlocks the fuel filler flap. See Locks(page 40).
Open the flap fully until it engages.Turn the fuel filler cap anti-clockwise.
When the filler cap is removed, ahissing noise may be heard. This isnormal and should be disregarded.
To close, turn the cap clockwise untilit clicks.
REFUELLING
CAUTION
Do not attempt to start theengine if you have filled the fueltank with the incorrect fuel. This coulddamage the engine. Have the systemchecked by a properly trainedtechnician immediately.
FUEL CONSUMPTION
The CO2 and fuel consumptionfigures are derived from laboratorytests according to EEC Directive80/1268/EEC and subsequentamendments and are carried out byall vehicle manufacturers.
They are intended as a comparisonbetween makes and models ofvehicles. They are not intended torepresent the real world fuelconsumption you may get from yourvehicle. Real world fuel consumptionis governed by many factorsincluding; driving style, high speeddriving, stop/start driving, airconditioning usage, the accessoriesfitted and towing etc.
Your Ford dealer can give you adviceon improving your fuel consumption.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Fuel consumption figures
CO2 emis-sionsCombinedExtra-urbanUrban
Variant
g/kml/100 km(mpg)l/100 km(mpg)l/100 km(mpg)
1646.9 (40.9)5.7 (49.6)8.9 (31.7)1.6 l Duratec, Stage III/IV,Axle ratio: 4.06
1626.8 (41.5)5.5 (51.4)8.9 (31.7)1.6 l Duratec Ti-VCT,Stage IV, Axle ratio: 4.06
1697.1 (39.8)5.6 (50.4)9.6 (29.4)1.8 l Duratec-HE, StageIII/IV, Axle ratio: 4.06
1847.7 (36.7)6.0 (47.1)10.6 (26.6)1.8 l Duratec-HE, StageIV, Durashift CVT, Axleratio: 5.19
1747.3 (38.7)5.6 (50.4)10.0 (28.3)2.0 l Duratec-HE, StageIII/IV, Manual, Axle ratio:4.07
1948.1 (34.9)6.2 (45.6)11.3 (25.0)2.0 l Duratec-HE, StageIV, Automatic, Axle ratio:4.20
1274.8 (58.9)4.1 (68.9)6.0 (47.1)1.6 l Duratorq-TDCi 66kW (90 PS), Stage IV,Axle ratio: 3.41
1294.9 (57.6)4.1 (68.9)6.3 (44.8)1.6 l Duratorq-TDCi 80kW (109 PS), Stage III/IV,Axle ratio: 3.41
1535.7 (49.6)4.9 (57.6)7.1 (39.8)
1.6 l Duratorq-TDCi 80kW (109 PS), Stage III,Durashift CVT, Axle ratio:4.33
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Variant
g/kml/100 km(mpg)l/100 km(mpg)l/100 km(mpg)
1545.8 (48.7)4.9 (57.6)7.4 (38.2)
1.6 l Duratorq-TDCi 80kW (109 PS), Stage IVwith a DPF, DurashiftCVT, Axle ratio: 4.33
1435.4 (52.3)4.5 (62.8)6.9 (40.9)1.8 l Duratorq-TDCi,Stage IV, Axle ratio: 3.41
1485.6 (50.4)4.5 (62.8)7.5 (37.7)2.0 l Duratorq-TDCi,Stage III, Axle ratio: 4.07(2.85 in 5th/6th)
1545.8 (48.7)4.8 (58.9)7.6 (37.2)2.0 l Duratorq-TDCi,Stage IV, Axle ratio: 4.07(2.85 in 5th/6th)
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