2008 FORD C MAX window

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Electric folding mirrors
Note:When the mirrors areoperated often during a short periodof time, the system might becomeinoperable for a certain time toprevent damage due to overheating.
To fold/unfold the mirrors, brieflypress the switch. If the switch ispressed again while the mirrors aremoving, they will stop and reversethe direction of movement.
INTERIOR MIRROR
Dip the mirror to reduce glare whendriving at night.
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WARNING
Even if the temperature rises toabove +4ºC there is noguarantee that the road is free ofhazards caused by inclementweather.
At temperatures between+4°C and +1°C, the orangefrost warning lampilluminates. At temperatures below+1°C, the warning lamp glows red.
Glow plug indicator
If the glow plug indicatorlamp illuminates, wait untilthe it extinguishes beforestarting.
Headlamp indicator
The headlamp indicatorilluminates when theheadlamps are on dippedbeam or when the side and tail lampsare on.
Ignition warning lamp
Note:If the battery voltage is toohigh or too low, the ignition warninglamp will illuminate and the heatedwindscreen and heated rear window,the auxiliary heater or the airconditioning may switch on or offautomatically.
If it illuminates whilst driving,switch off all unnecessaryelectrical equipment anddrive immediately to the nearestexpert.
Low fuel level warning lamp
The warning lamp illuminateswhen there is enough fuel inthe tank for the vehicle totravel 80 km (50 miles). This iscalculated based on average fuelconsumption.
Main beam indicator
Illuminates when theheadlamps are on mainbeam or when theheadlamp flasher is used.
Maximum engine RPMwarning lamp
Illuminates when themaximum engine RPM(revolutions per minute) isreached.
Message indicator
It will illuminate when a newmessage is stored in theinformation display. SeeInformation messages (page103).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine PRINCIPLE OF
OPERATION
Outside air
Keep the air intakes forward of thewindscreen free from obstruction(snow, leaves etc.) to allow theclimate control system to functioneffectively.
Recirculated air
CAUTION
Prolonged use of recirculated airmay cause the windows to mistup. If the windows mist up, follow thesettings for defrosting and demistingthe windscreen.
The air currently in the passengercompartment will be recirculated.Outside air will not enter the vehicle.
Heating
Heating performance depends onthe temperature of the enginecoolant.
Air conditioning
Note:The air conditioning operatesonly when the temperature is above4ºC (39ºF).
Note:If you use the air conditioning,the fuel consumption of your vehiclewill be higher.
Air is directed through the evaporatorwhere it is cooled. Humidity isextracted from the air to help keepthe windows free of mist. Theresulting condensation is directed tothe outside of the vehicle and it istherefore normal if you see a smallpool of water under your vehicle.
General information oncontrolling the interiorclimate
Fully close all the windows.
Warming the interior
Direct the air towards your feet. Incold or humid weather conditions,direct some of the air towards thewindscreen and the door windows.
Cooling the interior
Direct the air towards your face.
AIR VENTS
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Press the switch to toggle betweenoutside air and recirculated interiorair. The light in the switch indicatesoperation.
Rapid windscreendefrosting/demisting
Recirculated air is switched offautomatically. If necessary turn theheated windows on.
Rapid heating of vehicleinterior
Ventilation
Set the air distribution control to facelevel or face level and footwell. Setthe blower to any position. Open theair vents to suit individualrequirements.
Air conditioning
Switching the air conditioningon and off
Note:For the air conditioning tooperate the engine must be running.
Press the switch to turn on or off. Thelamp in the switch indicates when airconditioning is selected.
If the blower is turned to position 0,the air conditioning will turn off. Whenthe blower is turned on again, the airconditioning will reactivateautomatically.
Cooling with outside air
Switch the air conditioning on.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Rapid cooling of the vehiclesinterior
Switch the air conditioning on.
Windscreendefrosting/demisting
Outside air will flow into the vehicle.As long as the air distribution controlis set to windscreen, the airconditioning will be turned onautomatically. Make sure the bloweris on.
The lamp in the A/C switchilluminates duringdefrosting/demisting.
The air conditioning and recirculatedair can be switched on and off whilethe air distribution control is set towindscreen.
Reducing air humidity
Switching the air conditioning onextracts humidity from the air anddemists the windows faster.
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The system controls thetemperature, amount and distributionof the air flow automatically andadjusts them according to the drivingand weather conditions. Pressing theAUTO button once switches on theauto mode.
The system in your vehicle isdual-zone automatic climate control.When the system is in mono mode,all the temperature zones are linkedto the driver's zone. When you switchmono mode off, the dual-zonesystem allows you to set differenttemperatures for the driver's andfront passenger's side.
Note:Avoid adjusting the settingswhen the vehicle interior is extremelyhot or cold. The automatic climatecontrol adjusts to the currentcircumstances automatically. For thesystem to function properly, the sideand centre vents should be fullyopen.
Note:The sunload sensor is locatedon top of the instrument panel. Donot cover the sensor with anyobjects.
Note:At low outside temperatures,when the system is in auto mode, theair stream will be directed to thewindscreen and the side windows aslong as the engine is cold.
Note:A description of the FordDVD-Navigation System incombination with the automaticclimate control is provided in theseparate manual.
Setting the temperature
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Climate controlE91390 E91391

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When switched off, the heating,ventilation and air conditioningsystem is switched off andrecirculated air is selected.
HEATED WINDOWS AND
MIRRORS
Heated windows
Use for quick defrosting or demistingof the windscreen or rear window. Itshould be switched on only ifnecessary.
Heated windscreen
The system operates only when theengine is running and also defroststhe front washer jets. Press theswitch to turn on or off. The lamp inthe switch indicates operation.
The heating system switches offautomatically after a short period oftime.
Heated rear window
Switch on the ignition first.
Press the switch to turn on or off. Thelamp in the switch indicatesoperation.
The heating system switches offautomatically after a short period oftime.
Heated exterior mirrors
Electrically operated door mirrors alsohave a heating element to clear theglass. This system operates whenthe heated rear window is switchedon.
AUXILIARY HEATER
Programmable auxiliaryheater
WARNINGS
The programmable auxiliaryheater must not be operated inenclosed spaces, at filling stations ornear sources of combustible vapoursor dust.
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Climate controlE78039 E78040

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The programmable auxiliaryheater should be switched onfor approximately 10 minutes at leastonce a month all year round. Thisprevents the water pump and heatermotor from seizing.
To avoid corrosion, the coolantin your vehicle should contain atleast 10 % antifreeze all year round.
Note:The programmable auxiliaryheater will only operate if there is atleast 7.5 litres of fuel in the fuel tank.
Note:The heating depends on theoutside air temperature.
Note:It is possible that when theprogrammable auxiliary heater isactivated, exhaust fumes may comefrom under the sides of the vehicle.This is normal.
Note:On vehicles with manualclimate control the heating of thevehicle interior is dependent on thetemperature, air distribution andblower control settings.
The programmable auxiliary heateroperates independently of the vehicleheater by heating the engine’scoolant circuit. It is fed from thevehicle fuel tank.
Used properly, the programmableauxiliary heater provides the followingbenefits:
•It preheats the interior of thevehicle.
•It keeps the windows clear of icein the event of frost and preventscondensation.
•It avoids cold starts and allows theengine to reach operatingtemperature sooner.
The programmable auxiliary heatermay also be used while the vehicle isin motion to help the vehicle heaterand warm up the interior morequickly.
To prevent the battery fromdischarging:
•Once the programmable auxiliaryheater has performed one heatingcycle, the next programmedheater time will only be carried outif the vehicle’s engine has beenstarted in between.
•After a heating cycle, the vehicleshould be driven for at least theperiod of the heating cycle.
Programming the auxiliaryheater
The auxiliary heater is programmedusing the information display. SeeInformation displays (page 96).
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