2008 FORD C MAX Electrical

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine With the key: Turn the key in thedriver’s or front passenger’s door toposition 1.
WARNING
If a failure occurs in the vehicle’selectrical system the driver’sdoor can still be individually unlockedwith the key.
With the remote control: Pressthe unlock button once.
One long flash of the directionindicators confirms that all the doors,the tailgate and the fuel filler flap havebeen unlocked and that the anti-theftalarm system has been disarmed.
Automatic relocking
To prevent the vehicle being leftunlocked inadvertently, centrallocking and the anti-theft alarmsystem will be reactivatedautomatically 45 seconds after theunlock button is pressed if thefollowing occurs during this period:
•No door is opened.
•The luggage compartment is notopened.
•The ignition is not switched on.
Unlocking the tailgate
To unlock only the tailgate when thevehicle is locked, press the unlockbutton twice within three seconds.
Locking the vehicle
To activate central locking and armthe anti-theft alarm system:
With the key: Turn the key in thedriver’s or front passenger’s door toposition 2.
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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When switched off, the heating,ventilation and air conditioningsystem is switched off andrecirculated air is selected.
HEATED WINDOWS AND
MIRRORS
Heated windows
Use for quick defrosting or demistingof the windscreen or rear window. Itshould be switched on only ifnecessary.
Heated windscreen
The system operates only when theengine is running and also defroststhe front washer jets. Press theswitch to turn on or off. The lamp inthe switch indicates operation.
The heating system switches offautomatically after a short period oftime.
Heated rear window
Switch on the ignition first.
Press the switch to turn on or off. Thelamp in the switch indicatesoperation.
The heating system switches offautomatically after a short period oftime.
Heated exterior mirrors
Electrically operated door mirrors alsohave a heating element to clear theglass. This system operates whenthe heated rear window is switchedon.
AUXILIARY HEATER
Programmable auxiliaryheater
WARNINGS
The programmable auxiliaryheater must not be operated inenclosed spaces, at filling stations ornear sources of combustible vapoursor dust.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Auxiliary heater
The diesel auxiliary heater (PTCelectrical heater) aids in warming theengine and the interior compartmenton vehicles with diesel engines. It isautomatically switched on or offdepending on the outsidetemperature, the coolanttemperature and the alternator load.
Fuel operated heater
The fuel operated heater aids inwarming the engine and the interiorcompartment on vehicles with apetrol or diesel engine. It isautomatically switched on or offdepending on the outsidetemperature and the coolanttemperature, unless it has beendeactivated by the driver.
When the fuel operated heater isoperating, a message appears in theinformation display.
The fuel operated heater can bedeactivated using the informationdisplay. See Information displays(page 96).
ELECTRIC SUNROOF
WARNING
Before operating the electricsunroof you should verify it isfree of obstructions and ensure thatchildren and/or pets are not in theproximity of the sunroof opening.Failure to do so could result in seriouspersonal injury. It is the primaryresponsibility of the supervising adultsto never leave a child unattended ina vehicle and to never leave the keysin an unattended vehicle.
Note:When the switches areoperated often during a short periodof time, the system might becomeinoperable for a certain time toprevent damage due to overheating.
Note:The electric sunroof can alsobe operated with the ignition off viathe global opening and global closingfunction. See Global opening andclosing (page 50).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Position I
Steering unlocked. Ignition and allmain electrical circuits are disabled.The ignition key should not be left inthis position for too long to avoiddischarging the battery.
Positon II
Ignition switched on, all electricalcircuits operational. Warning andindicator lamps illuminate. This is thekey position when driving, and mustalso be selected when being towed.
Postion III
Starter motor activated. Release thekey as soon as the engine starts.
STEERING WHEEL LOCK
WARNING
Always check that the steeringis unlocked before attemptingto move your vehicle.
Vehicles without keylessstarting
To activate the steering wheel lock;
1.Remove the key from the ignitionswitch.
2.Turn the steering wheel.
Vehicles with keylessstarting
Your vehicle has an electronicallycontrolled steering wheel lock. Thisoperates automatically.
The steering wheel lock is activatedif the ignition is off, the engine notrunning and your vehicle is stationary.
The steering wheel lock isdeactivated when the ignition isswitched on.
STARTING A PETROL
ENGINE
All vehicles
WARNING
If the engine does not start,refer to the instructionsregarding the fuel cut-off switch. SeeFuel cut-off switch (page 175).
Engine idle speed afterstarting
The speed at which the engine idlesimmediately after starting will varydepending on the enginetemperature.
If the engine is cold then the idlespeed will automatically be increasedin order to heat the catalyticconverter as quickly as possible. Thisensures that vehicle emissions arekept to an absolute minimum.
The idle speed will slowly decreaseto the normal level as the catalyticconverter warms up.
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Starting the engine

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Always check that the steeringwheel lock is deactivated beforeattempting to move your vehicle.See Cigar lighter (page 134).
Note:A valid passive key must belocated inside the vehicle to switchthe ignition on and start the engine.
Note:To start your engine you mustalso fully depress the brake or clutchpedal, depending on the transmissionfitted.
Ignition on
Press the start button once. Allelectrical circuits are operational,warning lamps and indicatorsilluminate.
Starting with automatictransmission
CAUTION
Release the start button as soonas the engine starts.
Note:Releasing the start button orthe brake pedal during engine startwill stop the engine cranking andreturn to ignition on.
1.Make sure the transmission is inP or N.
2.Fully depress the brake pedal.
3.Press the start button.
Starting with manualtransmission
CAUTION
Release the start button as soonas the engine starts.
Note:Releasing the start button orthe clutch pedal during engine startwill stop the engine cranking andreturn to ignition on.
1.Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2.Press the start button.
Starting a diesel engine
Note:Engine cranking will notcommence until the engine glow plugcycle has been completed. This maytake several seconds in extremelycold conditions.
Note:Continue to press the startbutton and the clutch or brake pedaluntil engine cranking begins.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Stopping the engine
When your vehicle is stationary, pressthe start button to stop the engine.The ignition, all electrical circuits,warning lamps and indicators will beswitched off.
SWITCHING OFF THE
ENGINE
Vehicles with aturbocharger
CAUTION
Do not switch the engine offwhen it is running at high speed.If you do, the turbocharger willcontinue running after the engine oilpressure has dropped to zero. Thiswill lead to premature turbochargerbearing wear.
Release the accelerator pedal. Waituntil the engine has reached idlespeed and then switch it off.
ENGINE HEATER
CAUTION
Make sure you disconnect thepower cable from the engineheater connector before drivingaway.
Note:Only use the engine heater intemperatures below -10°C (14°F).
Note:The engine heater connectoris located in the radiator grille at thefront of your vehicle.
Connect the engine heater for 2 to3 hours before starting the engine.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Drive
Select drive to shift automaticallythrough the forward gears.
Manual shifting
Note:A shift will occur only whenthe vehicle speed and the enginespeed are appropriate.
Select manual shifting to shiftmanually through the forward gears.Push the selector lever forwards toshift down and pull it backwards toshift up.
WARNING
Do not hold the selector leverpermanently in – or +.
Gears can be skipped by moving theselector lever repeatedly at shortintervals.
Manual mode also provides akickdown function. See Kickdown.
The transmission will automaticallydownshift when the engine speed istoo low and upshift when to high.
Drive modes
The transmission will select theappropriate gear for optimumperformance based on ambienttemperature, road gradient, vehicleload and driver input.
Hints on driving with anautomatic transmission
Moving off
WARNING
It is not possible to tow-start orpush-start a vehicle fitted withan automatic transmission. SeeUsing booster cables (page 209).
1.Release the parking brake.
2.Release the brake pedal andpress the accelerator pedal.
Stopping
1.Release the accelerator pedal andpress the brake pedal.
2.Apply the parking brake.
Kickdown
Press the accelerator pedal fully withthe selector lever in the drive positionto select the next lowest gear foroptimum performance. Release theaccelerator pedal when you nolonger require kickdown.
Emergency park positionrelease lever
Use the lever to move the selectorlever from the park position in theevent of an electrical malfunction orif your vehicle has a flat battery.
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