2008 FORD C MAX check engine

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Note:Oil expands when it is hot. Thelevel may therefore extend a fewmillimetres beyond the MAX mark.
Remove the dipstick and wipe it witha clean, lint free cloth. Replace thedipstick and remove it again to checkthe oil level.
If the level is at the MIN mark, top upimmediately.
Topping up
WARNINGS
Only top up when the engine iscold. If the engine is hot, wait 10minutes for the engine to cool down.
Do not remove the filler capwhen the engine is running.
Remove the filler cap.
CAUTION
Do not top up further than theMAX mark.
Top up with fluid that meets the Fordspecification. See Technicalspecifications (page 204).
ENGINE COOLANT
CHECK
CAUTION
Make sure that the coolant levelis between the MIN and theMAX marks.
Note:Coolant expands when it ishot. The level may therefore extendbeyond the MAX mark.
Topping up the coolant
WARNING
Do not remove the coolantreservoir cap when the engineis hot. Wait for the engine to cooldown.
Unscrew the cap slowly. Anypressure will escape slowly as youunscrew the cap.
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Only add coolant when theengine is cold. If the engine ishot, wait 10 minutes for the engine tocool down.
Do not allow coolant to touchyour skin or eyes. If thishappens, rinse the affected areasimmediately with plenty of water andcontact your doctor.
CAUTION
Do not spill coolant on any partof the engine.
Only add coolant that meets the Fordspecification. See Technicalspecifications (page 204).
BRAKE AND CLUTCH
FLUID CHECK
WARNING
Do not allow brake fluid to touchyour skin or eyes. If thishappens, rinse the affected areasimmediately with plenty of water andcontact your doctor.
The brake and the clutch systemsare supplied from the same reservoir.
Make sure that the brake fluid levelis between the MIN and the MAXmarks.
POWER STEERING FLUID
CHECK
Vehicles with 1.4L Duratec-16V (Sigma) or 1.6LDuratec-16V (Sigma) or1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT(Sigma) engine
The fluid level should come up to theMAX mark when the engine is cold.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If it drops below the MIN mark, topup with the specified fluid. SeeTechnical specifications (page204).
Vehicles with 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4) or 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) or 2.5L Duratec-ST (VI5) or 1.6L Duratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel or 1.8LDuratorq-TDCi (Kent) Dieselor 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi(Kent) Diesel engine
No fluid level checks are necessary.
WASHER FLUID CHECK
Front and rear washer systems aresupplied from the same reservoir.
Replace the cap securely aftertopping up.
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The battery requires very littlemaintenance. The fluid level ischecked regularly during the routineservice inspections.
USING BOOSTER
CABLES
CAUTIONS
Connect batteries with only thesame nominal voltage.
Always use booster cables withinsulated clamps and adequatesize cable.
Do not disconnect the batteryfrom the vehicle’s electricalsystem.
To connect the boostercables
Flat battery vehicleA
Booster battery vehicleB
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CAUTIONS
Use only approved wheel andtyre sizes. Using other sizescould damage the vehicle and willmake the National Type Approvalinvalid.
If you change the diameter of thetyres from that fitted at thefactory, the speedometer may notdisplay the correct speed. Take thevehicle to your dealer to have theengine management systemreprogrammed.
A decal with tyre pressure data islocated in the driver’s door openingat the B-pillar.
Check and set the tyre pressure atthe ambient temperature in whichyou are intending to drive the vehicleand when the tyres are cold.
CHANGING A ROAD
WHEEL
Spare wheel
Your vehicle is equipped with eithera spare wheel or a tyre repair kit(ContiMobilityKit). See Tyre repairkit (page 217).
All vehicles
WARNINGS
Use only approved wheel andtyre sizes. Using other sizescould damage the vehicle and willmake the National Type Approvalinvalid.
If you change the diameter ofthe tyres from that fitted at thefactory, the speedometer may notdisplay the correct speed. Take thevehicle to your dealer to have theengine management systemreprogrammed.
Vehicles with a temporaryspare wheel
WARNINGS
If the spare wheel differs fromthe other fitted wheels, theserules must be followed:
Do not exceed 80 km/h (50mph).
Drive the shortest possibledistances.
Do not fit more than one sparewheel on your vehicle at anyone time.
Do not use snow chains on thistype of wheel.
Do not drive through anautomatic car wash.
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Vehicles with ESP may exhibit someunusual driving characteristics. Switchthe ESP off. See Using stabilitycontrol (page 161).
All vehicles
Note:The spare wheel is locatedunder the floor cover in the luggagecompartment.
•Raise the rear of the floor cover inthe luggage compartment.
1.Completely unscrew the boltanticlockwise.
2.Lift out the spare wheel.
3.Remove the jack which is locatedbeneath the spare wheel.
4.Install the defective wheel in thereverse order.
Vehicle jack
WARNINGS
The vehicle jack supplied withyour vehicle should only be usedwhen changing a wheel inemergency situations.
Before using the vehicle jack,check that it is not damaged ordeformed and that the thread islubricated and free from foreignmatter.
Never place anything betweenthe jack and the ground, or thejack and the vehicle.
Note:The vehicle jack is located inthe underfloor storage compartmentunder the spare wheel.
Note:Vehicles with a tyre repair kitor run flat tyres are not equipped witha vehicle jack or a wheel brace.
It is recommended to use aworkshop type hydraulic jack forchanging between summer andwinter tyres.
Note:Use a jack with a minimumlifting capacity of 1.5 tonnes and alifting plate with a minimum diameterof 80 millimetres (3.1 inches).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine •Insert the flat end of the wheelbrace between the rim and thehub cover and twist carefully toremove the cover.
Vehicles with locking wheelnuts
Note:Replacement locks and wheelnuts can be obtained using the wheelnut reference number certificate.
•Insert the nut key onto the lockingnut.
All vehicles
1.Slacken the wheel nuts.
2.Place the jack with the whole footarea on firm ground.
3.Jack up the vehicle until the wheelis clear of the ground.
4.Unscrew and remove the wheelnuts and take off the wheel.
Fitting a wheel
All vehicles
Note:Make sure that you use thecorrect wheel nut for the type ofwheel, if in doubt check with yourdealer.
1.Push the wheel onto the wheelstuds.
2.Screw on the wheel nuts andsecure in a clockwise directionensuring that the tapered end ofthe wheel nuts is facing the wheel.
3.Lower the vehicle and remove thejack.
Vehicles with locking wheelnuts
•Insert the nut key onto the lockingnut.
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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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