2008 FORD C MAX Door

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Engine coolant temperaturegauge
All vehicles
Shows the temperature of the enginecoolant. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle will remainin the centre section.
CAUTION
Do not restart the engine until thecause of overheating has beenresolved.
If the needle enters the red section,the engine is overheating. Stop theengine, switch the ignition off anddetermine the cause once theengine has cooled down. SeeEngine coolant check (page 201).
Fuel gauge
The arrow adjacent to the fuel pumpsymbol indicates on which side of thevehicle the fuel filler cap is located.
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps andindicators illuminate when the ignitionis switched on:
•Airbag
•Oil pressure
•Engine immobiliser
•ABS
•Stability control (ESP)
•Engine
•Doors open
•Brake system
•Engine systems fault
•Frost
•Power steering
•Ignition
If a warning lamp or indicator doesnot illuminate when the ignition isswitched on, it indicates amalfunction. Have the systemchecked by an expert.
ABS warning lamp
If the ABS warning lampilluminates when driving, itindicates a malfunction.Have this checked by an expert.Normal braking (without ABS) will bemaintained.
Airbag warning lamp
If the warning lamp does notilluminate, if it stays on orilluminates intermittently orcontinuously while driving, it meansthere is a malfunction. Have thesystem checked by an expert.
Brake system warning lamp
WARNING
If it illuminates after releasing theparking brake or when driving,have the braking system checked byan expert immediately.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The brake system warninglamp remains illuminatedwhen the parking brake isengaged. It will also illuminate if thebrake fluid level falls below the MINmark.
Brake system and ABSwarning lamps
WARNING
Reduce vehicle speed gradually.Use the brakes with great care.Do not step on the brake pedalabruptly.
If both warning lamps illuminate atthe same time when driving, stopthe vehicle as soon as it is safe todo so. Have the braking systemchecked by an expert beforecontinuing your journey.
Cruise control indicator
The indicator in theinstrument cluster willilluminate when the systemis in use.
Direction indicator
A sudden increase in therate of flashing warns of afailed indicator bulb.
Doors open warning lamp
Illuminates when the ignitionis switched on and remainson if any door, the bonnet orthe luggage compartment is notclosed properly.
Engine systems faultwarning lamp
Illuminates to indicate amalfunction of the engineand powertrain relatedsystems. Stop the vehicle as soon assafely possible and switch off theengine immediately. Have the enginechecked by an expert immediately.
Engine warning lamp
If it illuminates with theengine running, it indicatesa malfunction. If it flasheswhen driving, reduce the vehiclespeed immediately. If it continues toflash, avoid heavy acceleration andhigh engine speed. Have your vehiclechecked by an expert immediately.
Front fog lamp indicator
The indicator will illuminatewhen the front fog lampsare in use.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine AUDIBLE WARNINGS
AND INDICATORS
Automatic transmission
If position P is not selected, a warningchime will sound when the driver’sdoor is opened.
Electronic parking brake(EPB)
A warning chime will sound if:
•the driver’s door is opened beforethe EPB is applied.
•the EPB is still applied when thevehicle moves off.
•there is a cut in the power supply.
Frost
WARNING
Even if the temperature rises toabove +4ºC there is noguarantee that the road is free ofhazards caused by inclementweather.
A warning chime will sound in thefollowing conditions:
•+4ºC or lower: frost warning
•0ºC or lower: danger of icy roads
Key outside car
Vehicles with the key freesystem
If the engine is running and a passivekey is no longer detected within thevehicle interior, a chime will sound assoon as the door is closed.
Key-in-ignition
Except vehicles with the keyfree system
A warning tone will sound when thedriver’s door is opened if:
•the key is in the ignition.
Vehicles with the key freesystem
A warning tone will sound when thedriver’s door is opened if:
•the ignition switch is not pulledout.
•the spare key is in the ignition.
Lights on
A warning chime will sound if thedriver’s door is opened with theexterior lights switched on and theignition switched off.
Low fuel
A warning chime will sound at thefollowing ranges: 80 km (50 miles),40 km (25 miles), 20 km (12 miles), 0km (0 miles).
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Information displaysBCE98876EnglishLanguageMeasureUnitGermanItalianFrenchSpanishTurkishRussianDutchPolishSwedishPortugueseMetricImperialChimesKeyFreeact.AuxHeaterLowFuelGeneralWarnGeneralInfoDoorAjar

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine •General information messages.•Door ajar.
INFORMATION MESSAGES
Doors open
SystemWarninglampMessage
Locks.redDriver door open
Locks.redDriver side rear door open
Locks.redPassenger door open
Locks.redPassenger side rear dooropen
Locks.redLuggage comp. open
Locks.redBonnet open
Locks. Close all the doors tostart the car.amberDoor ajar close door
Keyless system
SystemWarninglampMessage
Key free system.redKey not detected
Key free system.redKey outside car
Locks.amberRemote key battery low
Key free system.amberPassive Key in lugg. comp.
Key free system.-Passive Key left inside
Key free system.-Please engage steering lock
Key free system.-To start press brake
Key free system.-To start press clutch
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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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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Selector lever positions
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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