2008 FORD C MAX Seat

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine WARNING
Never drive with the frontstorage compartment lid open.This will obscure your vision out ofthe windscreen. Before setting off,always ensure that the lid is securelyengaged.
Note:Avoid keeping heat-sensitiveobjects and liquids in the frontstorage compartment.
Driver’s seat storage bin
A storage bin is located on theoutboard side of the driver’s seat.
Storage area under therear centre seat
To gain access to the storage area,fold up the rear centre seat cushion.See Rear seats (page 124).
SEAT BACK TRAYS
WARNING
Do not use the trays when thevehicle is moving. Make surethat you secure the trays in thelowered position before setting off.
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Convenience featuresE78094 E78095

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNINGS
Use load securing straps to anapproved standard, e.g. DIN.
Make sure that you secure allloose items properly.
Place luggage and other loadsas low and as far forward aspossible within the luggage orloadspace.
Do not drive with the tailgate orrear door open. Exhaust fumesmay enter the vehicle.
Do not exceed the maximumfront and rear axle loads for yourvehicle. See Vehicleidentification (page 226).
Heavy loads, when placed in thepassenger compartment,should be on folded rear seats asshown. See Rear seats (page 124).
LUGGAGE COVERS
WARNING
Do not place objects on theluggage cover.
Note:When moving the rear seatsinto the comfort position, fold backthe cover from the front edge.
Detach the two lifting straps on thetailgate. Fold back the cover from thefront edge. Release the cover fromits retaining points and lift it out.
When reinstalling it, ensure that it isproperly secured at the retainingpoints.
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Load carryingE97377 E78092

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Unlocking the tow ball armmechanism
WARNING
Do not use any tools formounting or dismounting thetow ball arm. Do not modify the trailercoupling. Do not disassemble orrepair the tow ball arm.
1.Remove the protecting cap. Insertthe key and turn anticlockwise tounlock.
2.Pull the handwheel out and turn itclockwise until it clicks.
The red mark on the handwheel mustalign with the white mark on the towball.
Release the handwheel. The tow ballarm is unlocked.
Inserting the tow ball arm
WARNINGS
Special care should be takenwhen fitting the tow ball arm, asthe safety of the vehicle and thetrailer depends on this.
The tow ball arm may only beinserted when completelyunlocked.
Pull out the plug of the tow ball arm’sseat.
Note:When the towball arm isengaged, the green mark on thehandwheel will be next to the whitedot.
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TowingE71329213 12E71330

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Insert the plug into its seat.
WARNING
To avoid risk of injury, neverunlock the towball arm with thetrailer attached.
If not in use for longer periods of time,lock the mechanism. Push the leverforwards.
Maintenance
WARNING
Remove the tow ball arm andprotect the seat with the plugbefore steam cleaning your vehicle.
Keep the system clean. Periodicallylubricate the lock with graphite.
Keep a note of the key number.
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TowingE71333

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine FIRST AID KIT
A first aid kit can be stored in theright-hand side trim panel in theluggage compartment.
WARNING TRIANGLE
Left-hand drive
Right-hand drive
A storage area is provided under thedriver’s seat for a warning triangle.To gain access to it, move thedriver’s seat forwards. To prevent thewarning triangle moving, it should befixed to the carpet using the hookand loop.
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Emergency equipmentE78361 E78362 E78363

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH
Vehicles with a Duratecengine
The fuel supply may be cut off as aresult of an accident or suddenvibrations (e.g. collision whenparking).
The switch is located in the side panelin front of the left-hand door. Thebutton will be raised when the switchis activated.
Resetting the switch
WARNING
Do not reset the fuel cut-offswitch if you see or smell leakingfuel.
•Turn the ignition switch to position0.
•Check fuel system for leaks.
•If no fuel leak is apparent, resetthe switch by pushing in thebutton (see illustration).
•Turn the ignition switch to positionII. After a few seconds return thekey to position I.
•Make a further check for leaks inthe fuel system.
INSPECTING SAFETY
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Seat belts
Belts subjected to strain, as a resultof an accident, should be renewedand the anchorages checked by aproperly trained technician.
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Status after a collisionE72531

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Circuits protectedAmpereratingFuse
Intercooler bypass valve (diesel only)1033
Injectors, ignition transformers1034
Powertrain control module, valves, solenoids1035
Powertrain control module1036
Passenger junction box
Circuits protectedAmpere ratingFuse
Electronic modules igni-tion supply10100
Electric sunroof controlmodule, driver’s electricseat,20101
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Fuses100101102103104138139140141142143105111117123130132133129134135136137131106112118124109115121127110116122128107113119125108114120126E88709

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Circuits protectedAmpere ratingFuse
Fog lamps20116
Number plate lamps7.5117
Door module, left-handrear20118
Trailer tow module,luggage compartmentauxiliary power socket25119
Door module, right-handrear20120
Heated front seats20121
Airbag module10122
Heated exterior mirrors7.5123
Parking lamps, sidelamps, tail lamps (left-hand side)7.5124
Parking lamps, sidelamps, tail lamps (right-hand side)7.5125
Key free system20126
Electric windows,cooling unit25127
Not used-128
Windscreen wipers20129
Not used-130
Rear window wiper15131
Brake lamps15132
Central locking relays,passenger door module25133
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Fuses