2008 FORD C MAX tow

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine TOWING POINTS
The screw-in towing eye is locatedeither in the left-hand side trim in theluggage compartment or in theunderfloor storage compartmentunder the spare wheel.
The towing eye must always becarried in the vehicle.
CAUTION
The screw-in towing eye has aleft-hand thread. Turn itanti-clockwise to install it. Use thewheelbrace to make sure that thetowing eye is fully tightened.
Front towing eye
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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Vehicles with automatictransmission
CAUTIONS
Do not tow your vehicle fasterthan 50 km/h (30 mph) or furtherthan 50 kilometres (30 miles). Onvehicles with a 6DCT450transmission, do not tow your vehiclefaster than 30 km/h (18 mph).
If the stated speed or distance isto be exceeded the drive wheelsmust be lifted clear of the ground.
In the event of a mechanicalfailure of the transmission thedrive wheels must be lifted clear ofthe ground.
Do not tow your vehiclebackwards.
Select neutral when your vehicleis being towed.
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Vehicle recovery

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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Wheels and tyresE72573

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Dimension in mm(inches)Dimension descriptionItem
1535 - 1545 (60.4 -60.8)Front trackE
1531 - 1541 (60.3 -60.7)Rear trackE
Towing equipment dimensions
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Dimension in mm(inches)Dimension descriptionItem
103 (4.1)Bumper – end of tow ball - vehicle with fixedtow ballA
146 (5.7)Bumper – end of tow ball - vehicle withdetachable tow ballA
32 (1.3)Attachment point – centre of tow ballB
898 (35.4)Wheel centre – centre of tow ball - vehiclewith fixed tow ballC
941 (37.0)Wheel centre – centre of tow ball - vehiclewith detachable tow ballC
517 (20.4)Centre of tow ball – side memberD
1034 (40.7)Inner side of side memberE
400 (15.7)Centre of tow ball – centre 1. attachment point- vehicle with fixed tow ballF
443 (17.4)Centre of tow ball – centre 1. attachment point- vehicle with detachable tow ballF
699 (27.5)Centre of tow ball – centre 2. attachmentpoint - vehicle with fixed tow ballG
742 (29.2)Centre of tow ball – centre 2. attachmentpoint - vehicle with detachable tow ballG
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Technical specifications

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Child seats........................................20Child restraints for different massgroups...............................................20
Cigar lighter....................................134Cleaning the exterior....................207Body paintwork preservation..........207Cleaning the chrome trim................207Cleaning the headlamps..................207Cleaning the rear window................207
Cleaning the interior.....................208Instrument cluster screens, LCDscreens, radio screens.................208Seat belts............................................208
Climate control...............................107Principle of operation.........................107
Climate control commands........252Climate................................................252
Coded keys.....................................52Convenience features..................133Coolant checkSee: Engine coolant check..............201
Cool box..........................................137Cruise control.................................164Principle of operation........................164
Cruise controlSee: Using cruise control..................164
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Detachable tow ball......................169Driving with a trailer.............................171Inserting the tow ball arm..................170Maintenance.......................................172Removing the tow ball arm...............171Unlocking the tow ball armmechanism......................................170
Direction indicators..........................71
Disabling the passengerairbag..............................................33Disabling the passenger airbag.........34Enabling the passenger airbag.........34Fitting the passenger airbagdeactivation switch..........................34
Disarming the alarm........................54Britain and Ireland only........................54
Disarming the engineimmobiliser.....................................52Driving hints....................................173
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Electric exterior mirrors..................86Electric folding mirrors.........................87Mirror tilting positions..........................86
Electric seats..................................1222-way electric seat............................1226-way electric seat............................123
Electric sunroof...............................116Opening and closing the sunroof.....117Opening and closing the sunroofautomatically....................................117Sunroof anti-trap protection.............118Sunroof relearning..............................118Sunroof safety mode.........................118Tilting the sunroof................................117
Electric windows.............................84Anti-trap function.................................84Driver's door switches........................84Global opening and closing...............84Opening and closing the windowsautomatically.....................................84Resetting the memory of the electricwindows............................................85Safety switch for rear windows.........84
Electromagneticcompatibility................................262Emergency equipment.................174Engine compartment overview.........
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