2008 FORD C MAX C max

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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ABOUT THIS HANDBOOK
Thank you for choosing Ford. Werecommend that you take some timeto get to know your vehicle byreading this handbook. The more thatyou know about it, the greater thesafety and pleasure you will get fromdriving it.
Note:This handbook describesproduct features and optionsavailable throughout the range,sometimes even before they aregenerally available. It may describeoptions not fitted to your vehicle.
Note:Always use and operate yourvehicle in line with all applicable lawsand regulations.
Note:Pass on this handbook whenselling your vehicle. It is an integralpart of the vehicle.
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
Symbols in this handbook
WARNING
You risk death or serious injuryto yourself and others if you donot follow the instructions highlightedby the warning symbol.
CAUTION
You risk damaging your vehicleif you do not follow theinstructions highlighted by the cautionsymbol.
Symbols on your vehicle
When you see these symbols, readand follow the relevant instructionsin this handbook before touching orattempting adjustment of any kind.
PARTS AND
ACCESSORIES
Now you can be sure thatyour Ford parts are Fordparts
Your Ford has been built to thehighest standards using high qualityFord Original Parts. As a result, youcan enjoy driving it for many years.
Should the unexpected occur and amajor part needs replacing, werecommend that you accept nothingless than Ford Original Parts.
The use of Ford Original Partsensures that your vehicle is repairedto its pre-accident condition andmaintains its maximum residual value.
Ford Original Parts match Ford'sstringent safety requirements andhigh standards of fit, finish andreliability. Quite simply, they representthe best overall repair value, includingparts and labour costs.
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Introduction

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine GENERAL INFORMATION
ON RADIO FREQUENCIES
CAUTION
The radio frequency used byyour remote control can also beused by other short distance radiotransmissions (e.g. amateur radios,medical equipment, wirelessheadphones, remote controls andalarm systems). If the frequencies arejammed, you will not be able to useyour remote control. You can lockand unlock the doors with the key.
Note:You could unlock the doors ifyou press the buttons on the remotecontrol unintentionally.
The operating range between yourremote control and your vehiclevaries depending on theenvironment.
PROGRAMMING THE
REMOTE CONTROL
A maximum of eight remote controlscan be programmed (including theones delivered with the vehicle). Theremote controls must remain insidethe vehicle during the programmingprocedure. Fasten the front seatbelts and close all doors to ensurethat conflicting chimes do not soundduring programming.
•To programme new remotecontrols turn the ignition key toposition II four times within sixseconds.
•Turn the ignition to position 0. Atone sounds to indicate that it isnow possible to programme theremote controls for ten seconds.
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Without headlamp levellingA
With headlamp levellingB
The level of the headlamp beams canbe adjusted according to the vehicleload.
Recommended headlamp levelling control positions
Control position
Load
Load in luggage
compartment1
Persons
Rear seatsFront seats
0--1-2
1-31-2
2max.31-2
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Load
Load in luggage
compartment1
Persons
Rear seatsFront seats
3max.-1
4max.32
1 See Technical specifications (page 228). Higher control positions (+1)
may be necessary when towing a trailer.
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Lighting

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WARNING
Even if the temperature rises toabove +4ºC there is noguarantee that the road is free ofhazards caused by inclementweather.
At temperatures between+4°C and +1°C, the orangefrost warning lampilluminates. At temperatures below+1°C, the warning lamp glows red.
Glow plug indicator
If the glow plug indicatorlamp illuminates, wait untilthe it extinguishes beforestarting.
Headlamp indicator
The headlamp indicatorilluminates when theheadlamps are on dippedbeam or when the side and tail lampsare on.
Ignition warning lamp
Note:If the battery voltage is toohigh or too low, the ignition warninglamp will illuminate and the heatedwindscreen and heated rear window,the auxiliary heater or the airconditioning may switch on or offautomatically.
If it illuminates whilst driving,switch off all unnecessaryelectrical equipment anddrive immediately to the nearestexpert.
Low fuel level warning lamp
The warning lamp illuminateswhen there is enough fuel inthe tank for the vehicle totravel 80 km (50 miles). This iscalculated based on average fuelconsumption.
Main beam indicator
Illuminates when theheadlamps are on mainbeam or when theheadlamp flasher is used.
Maximum engine RPMwarning lamp
Illuminates when themaximum engine RPM(revolutions per minute) isreached.
Message indicator
It will illuminate when a newmessage is stored in theinformation display. SeeInformation messages (page103).
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Instruments

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Electronic acceleration control(EAC). The vehicle can bedriven but the accelerationrate will be noticeablyreduced. Maximum vehiclespeed will be maintained.Have the system checked byan expert as soon as possible.
redAcceleration reduced
Screen washer.amberLow washer fluid level
Service Indication-Service oil
Power steering
SystemWarninglampMessage
Power steering. Full steeringwill be maintained but you willneed to exert greater forceon the steering wheel. Havethe system checked by anexpert as soon as possible.
amberPower steering malfunction
Transmission
SystemWarninglampMessage
Under certain driving condi-tions it is possible that theclutches in the transmissioncan overheat. In thesecircumstances it is necessaryto press the brake pedal and
redTransm. overt. Press brake
stop the vehicle to preventdamage to the transmission.
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Information displays

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Face levelB
WindscreenC
When you select windscreendefrosting and demisting, A, B andC switch off automatically and the airconditioning switches on. Outside airwill flow into the vehicle. You cannotselect recirculated air.
Windscreen defrosting and
demisting
Press the windscreen defrosting anddemisting button. Outside air will flowinto the vehicle. Air conditioning isautomatically selected. As long as theair distribution is set to this position,you cannot select recirculated air.
The blower speed and thetemperature control operateautomatically and cannot be adjustedmanually. The blower is set to highspeed and the temperature to HI.
When you select windscreendefrosting and demisting, the heatedscreens switch on automatically andswitch off after a short time.
To return to auto mode, press theAUTO button.
Switching the airconditioning on and off
Press the A/C button to switch theair conditioning on and off. A/C OFFappears in the display when the airconditioning is switched off.
A/C ON appears in the display whenthe air conditioning is switched on.
Recirculated air
Press the recirculated air button totoggle between outside air andrecirculated air.
Note:When the system is in automode and the interior and exteriortemperatures are quite hot, thesystem selects recirculated airautomatically to maximise cooling ofthe interior. Once the selectedtemperature is reached, the systemwill reselect outside air automatically.
Switching off the automaticclimate control
Press the OFF button.
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