2008 FORD C MAX Opening and closing the bonnet

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General information......................188
Opening and closing thebonnet.........................................189
Engine compartment overview -1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma)/1.6LDuratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma).....190
Engine compartment overview -1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0LDuratec-HE (MI4).......................192
Engine compartment overview -1.6L Duratorq-TDCi (DV)Diesel...........................................194
Engine compartment overview -1.8L Duratorq-TDCi (Lynx)Diesel...........................................196
Engine compartment overview -2.0L Duratorq-TDCi (Puma)Diesel...........................................198
Engine oil dipstick - 1.6LDuratec-16V (Sigma)/1.6LDuratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma).....199
Engine oil dipstick - 1.8LDuratec-HE (MI4)/2.0LDuratec-HE (MI4).......................199
Engine oil dipstick - 1.6LDuratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel......200
Engine oil dipstick - 1.8LDuratorq-TDCi (Lynx) Diesel....200
Engine oil dipstick - 2.0LDuratorq-TDCi (DW) Diesel.....200
Engine oil check............................200
Engine coolant check...................201
Brake and clutch fluid check......202
Power steering fluid check.........202
Washer fluid check.......................203
Technical specifications...............204
Vehicle care
Cleaning the exterior....................207
Cleaning the interior.....................208
Repairing minor paint damage....208
Vehicle battery
Battery care...................................209
Using booster cables...................209
Changing the vehicle battery......210
Wheels and tyres
General information.......................211
Changing a road wheel.................211
Tyre repair kit..................................217
Tyre care........................................223
Using winter tyres.........................223
Using snow chains.......................223
Technical specifications...............224
Vehicle identification
Vehicle identification plate...........226
Vehicle identification number(VIN).............................................226
Engine number - 1.6L Duratec-16V(Sigma)/1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT(Sigma).......................................226
Engine number - 1.8L Duratec-HE(MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE(MI4)............................................226
Engine number - 1.6LDuratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel/2.0LDuratorq-TDCi (Puma)Diesel...........................................227
Engine number - 1.8LDuratorq-TDCi (Lynx) Diesel.....227
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Note:If the door handles are pulledrepeatedly during a short period oftime without the presence of a validpassive key, the system mightbecome inoperable for a certain time.
To unlock or lock the vehicle, thepassive key must be located withinone of the three external detectionranges. These are locatedapproximately one and a half metresfrom the driver’s and frontpassenger’s door handles and thetailgate.
Passive key
WARNING
Do not store the passive keywith metal objects or electronicdevices such as mobile phones asthis could cause interference with thekey free system.
The vehicle is operated by means ofa passive key See Type approvals(page 255). . The passive key can alsobe used as a remote control. SeeLocking and unlocking (page40).
Spare key
A spare key is provided for thefollowing situations:
•If the passive key frequencies arejammed.
•If the passive key battery is flat.
•If the key free function has beendeactivated using the informationdisplay.
•When the vehicle is being towed.
•To reactivate a deactivatedpassive key.
The spare key can be used in thefollowing ways:
•To open the bonnet. SeeOpening and closing thebonnet (page 189).
•To lock and unlock the vehicle.
•To start the engine. SeeStarting the engine (page 141).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine OPENING AND CLOSING
THE BONNET
Opening the bonnet
WARNING
To prevent damage to, or lossof the key, remove the keyimmediately after opening and swivelthe Ford badge back.
Note:On vehicles with the key freesystem, use the spare key to openthe bonnet.
Closing the bonnet
Note:Make sure that the bonnet isclosed properly.
Lower the bonnet and allow it to dropfrom under its own weight for the last20 – 30 centimetres (8 - 12 inches).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Auxiliary power sockets...............134Power inverter....................................134
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Battery care...................................209Bluetooth setup............................233Compatibility of phones...................234Handling of phones...........................233Requirements for Bluetoothconnection.....................................233
Bonnet lockSee: Opening and closing thebonnet..............................................189
Booster cablesSee: Using booster cables..............209
Booster cushions............................23Booster cushion..................................23Booster seat.........................................23
Brake and clutch fluid check......202Brakes.............................................158Principle of operation........................158
Bulb changingSee: Changing a bulb..........................74
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Car washSee: Cleaning the exterior...............207
Catalytic converter........................150Driving with a catalytic converter.....150Parking.................................................150
Centre console..............................135Front seat centre console................135Rear seat centre console.................136
Changing a bulb..............................74Approach lamps...................................78Central brake lamp...............................81Footwell lamp.......................................83Front fog lamps (Type 1).....................78Front fog lamps (Type 2)....................79Headlamps, side lamps, directionindicators...........................................74Interior and reading lamps..................81Luggage compartment lamp............82Number plate lamp..............................81Rear lamps............................................80Side repeater indicator on exteriormirrors................................................77Side repeaters......................................77Vanity mirror lamps..............................82
Changing a fuse.............................177Changing a road wheel.................211Fitting a wheel.....................................216Jacking and lifting points...................213Removing a wheel.............................215Spare wheel.........................................211Vehicle jack.........................................212
Changing the remote controlbattery............................................36Opening the container........................37Passive key...........................................36Reassembling the container..............39Remote control type 1........................36Replacing the battery.........................38
Changing the vehicle battery......210Vehicles with a petrol engine...........210
Changing the wiper blades...........63Rear window wiper blades................63Windscreen wiper blades..................63
Checking the wiper blades...........63Childminder mirror.........................140Child safety......................................20Child safety locks............................26Child seat positioning......................21
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Index

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Message centreSee: Information displays...................96
MirrorsSee: Heated windows and mirrors...114See: Windows and mirrors.................84
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Navigation systemcommands..................................252
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Occupant protection......................27Principle of operation..........................27
Oil checkSee: Engine oil check.......................200
Opening and closing thebonnet..........................................189Closing the bonnet............................189Opening the bonnet..........................189
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Parking aid......................................162Principle of operation........................162
Parking aidSee: Using the parking aid................162
Parking brake.................................159All vehicles...........................................159
Parts and accessories......................7Look for the Ford logo on thefollowing parts ....................................8Now you can be sure that your Fordparts are Ford parts...........................7
Pedals...............................................58
Personalised settings.....................99Auxiliary heater programming..........100Car Setup menu..................................99Chime deactivation............................102Clock setting.......................................100ESP.......................................................100Language setting...............................100Units of measure................................100
Power steering fluid check.........202Vehicles with 1.4L Duratec-16V(Sigma) or 1.6L Duratec-16V(Sigma) or 1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT(Sigma) engine...............................202Vehicles with 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)or 2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4) or 2.5LDuratec-ST (VI5) or 1.6LDuratorq-TDCi (DV) Diesel or 1.8LDuratorq-TDCi (Kent) Diesel or 2.0LDuratorq-TDCi (Kent) Dieselengine.............................................203
Programming the remotecontrol............................................35Reprogramming the unlockingfunction..............................................36
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Quick start.........................................10
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Rear fog lamps................................65Rear seats......................................124Comfort seat system........................124Folding the seatbacks forward........125Folding the seats forward.................127Installing the seats..............................131Removing the seats..........................130Returning the seatbacks to theupright position...............................126Returning the seats to the seatingposition............................................129
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