2008 FORD C MAX steering wheel

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The ABS will not eliminate thedangers inherent when:
•you drive too close to the vehiclein front of you.
•the vehicle is aquaplaning.
•you take corners too fast.
•the road surface is poor.
PARKING BRAKE
All vehicles
WARNING
Vehicles with an automatictransmission should always beleft with the selector lever in positionP.
•Press the foot brake pedal firmly.
•Pull the parking brake lever upsmartly to its fullest extent.
•Do not press the release buttonwhile pulling the lever up.
•If your vehicle is parked on a hilland facing uphill, select first gearand turn the steering wheel awayfrom the kerb.
•If your vehicle is parked on a hilland facing downhill, select reversegear and turn the steering wheeltowards the kerb.
To release the parking brake, pressthe brake pedal firmly, pull the leverup slightly, depress the releasebutton and push the lever down.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine PRINCIPLE OF
OPERATION
Cruise control allows you to controlyour speed using the switches on thesteering wheel. You can use cruisecontrol when you exceed 40 km/h(25 mph).
USING CRUISE CONTROL
WARNING
Do not use cruise control inheavy traffic, on twisty roads orwhen the road surface is slippery.
Switching cruise control on
Note:The system is ready for youto set a speed.
Setting a speed
Press to store and maintain yourcurrent speed. The cruise controlindicator will illuminate. SeeWarning lamps and indicators(page 90).
Changing the set speed
WARNING
When you are going downhill,your speed may increase abovethe set speed. The system will notapply the brakes. Change down agear and press the SET- switch toassist the system in maintaining theset speed.
Note:If you accelerate by pressingthe accelerator pedal, the set speedwill not change. When you releasethe accelerator pedal, you will returnto the speed that you previously set.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Insert your finger into the hole on theunderside of the cover and prise offthe cover. On vehicles with a bodystyling kit, insert your fingers into thehole in the bezel and pull off thecomplete bezel. Install the towingeye.
Rear towing eye
Mount for rear towing eyeA
Note:On vehicles with a tow bar,the towing eye cannot be installed atthe rear of the vehicle. Use the towbar to tow a vehicle.
TOWING THE VEHICLE
ON FOUR WHEELS
All vehicles
WARNINGS
Switch the ignition on when yourvehicle is being towed. Thesteering lock will engage and thedirection indicators and brake lampswill not work if you do not.
The brake servo and the powersteering pump do not operateunless the engine is running. Pressthe brake pedal harder and allow forincreased stopping distances andheavier steering.
CAUTIONS
Too much tension in the towrope could cause damage toyour vehicle or the vehicle that istowing.
Do not use a rigid tow bar on thefront towing eye.
Drive off slowly and smoothly withoutjerking the vehicle that is towing.
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Have your vehicle serviced regularlyto help maintain its roadworthinessand resale value. There is a largenetwork of Ford Authorised Repairersthat are there to help you with theirprofessional servicing expertise. Webelieve that their specially trainedtechnicians are best qualified toservice your vehicle properly andexpertly. They are supported by awide range of highly specialised toolsdeveloped specifically for servicingyour vehicle.
In addition to regular servicing, werecommend that you carry out thefollowing additional checks.
WARNINGS
Switch the ignition off beforetouching or attemptingadjustment of any kind.
Do not touch the electronicignition system parts after youhave switched the ignition on orwhen the engine is running. Thesystem operates at high voltage.
Keep your hands and clothingclear of the engine cooling fan.Under certain conditions, the fan maycontinue to run for several minutesafter you have switched the engineoff.
Daily checks
•Exterior lamps.
•Interior lamps.
•Warning lamps and indicators.
Check when refuelling
•Engine oil level. See Engine oilcheck (page 200).
•Brake fluid level. See Brake andclutch fluid check (page 202).
•Washer fluid level. See Washerfluid check (page 203).
•Tyre pressures (when cold). SeeWheels and tyres (page 211).
•Tyre condition. See Wheels andtyres (page 211).
Monthly checks
•Engine coolant level (engine cold).See Engine coolant check(page 201).
•Pipes, hoses and reservoirs forleaks.
•Power steering fluid level. SeePower steering fluid check(page 202).
•Air conditioning operation.
•Parking brake operation.
•Horn operation.
•Tightness of wheel nuts. SeeWheels and tyres (page 211).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1.Remove the spare wheel.
2.Unscrew the retaining bolt byturning anti-clockwise andremove the jack with the wheelbrace.
1.After using the jack, turn thehandle until the arrow on the armpoints directly towards the dot inorder to attach the wheel braceto the jack.
2.Clip the wheel brace onto the jackhandle and fold the handle backagainst the jack as shown in thegraphic.
Jacking and lifting points
CAUTION
Use only the specified jackingpoints. If you use other positions,you may damage the body, steering,suspension, engine, braking systemor the fuel lines.
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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 17.Immediately drive approximatelythree kilometres (two miles) sothat the sealant can seal thedamaged area.
Note:When pumping in the sealantthrough the tyre valve, the pressuremay rise up to 6 bar (87 psi) but willdrop again after about 30 seconds.
WARNING
If you experience heavyvibrations, unsteady steeringbehaviour or noises while driving,reduce your speed and drive withcaution to a place where it is safe foryou to stop the vehicle. Recheck thetyre and its pressure. If the tyrepressure is less than 1.3 bar (19 psi)or if there are any cracks, bumps orsimilar damage visible, do notcontinue driving with this tyre.
Checking the tyre pressure
1.Stop the vehicle after drivingapproximately three kilometres(two miles). Check, and wherenecessary, adjust the pressure ofthe damaged tyre.
2.Attach the kit and read the tyrepressure from the pressure gaugeF.
3.If the pressure of the sealant-filledtyre is 1.3 bar (19 psi) or more,adjust it to the specified pressure.See Technical specifications(page 224).
4.Follow the inflation procedureonce again to top up the tyre.
5.Check the tyre pressure againfrom the pressure gauge F. If thetyre pressure is too high, deflatethe tyre to the specified pressureusing the pressure relief valve B.
6.Once you have inflated the tyre toits correct tyre pressure, movethe compressor switch H toposition 0, remove the powerplug G from the socket, unscrewthe hose C, fasten the valve capand replace the protective cap A.
7.Leave the sealant bottle K in thebottle holder E and store the kitaway safely in its original location.
8.Drive to the nearest tyre specialistto get the damaged tyre replaced.Before the tyre is removed fromthe rim, inform your tyre dealerthat the tyre contains sealant.Renew the kit as soon as possibleafter it has been used once.
Note:Remember that emergencyroadside tyre repair kits only providetemporary mobility. Regulationsconcerning tyre repair after usage oftyre repair kit may differ from countryto country. You should consult a tyrespecialist for advice.
WARNING
Before driving, make sure thetyre is adjusted to therecommended inflation pressure.See Technical specifications(page 224). Monitor the tyre pressureuntil the sealed tyre is replaced.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Voice and accept/reject button
Voice button1
Accept/Reject button2
The VOICE button is used to activateor switch off the Voice control.
On vehicles with an accept/rejectbutton, phone calls can be acceptedand rejected by pressing theappropriate button.
Note:Some audio units have theaccept/reject buttons on the frontbezel. These operate in the sameway.
Mode button on the steeringwheel
Mode button only
On vehicles without a VOICE button,the MODE button on the remotecontrol is used to activate or switchoff the voice control.
Note:You will not be able to use theMODE button to activate the voicecontrol during an incoming or activecall.
You will not be able to use the MODEbutton to control the audio system.
USING THE TELEPHONE
- VEHICLES WITHOUT:
NAVIGATION SYSTEM
This chapter describes the phonefunctions of the audio unit.
Note:Refer to your audio guide fordetails of the controls.
An active phone must be present.
Even if connected to the audio unit,your phone can still be used in theusual way.
Note:You can exit the phone menuby pressing any source button CD,AM/FM or AUX.
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