2008 FORD C MAX ignition

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Autolamps........................................65
Front fog lamps...............................65
Rear fog lamps................................65
Headlamp levelling..........................66
Adaptive front lighting system(AFS)..............................................68
Hazard warning flashers................70
Direction indicators..........................71
Interior lamps...................................72
Changing a bulb..............................74
Windows and mirrors
Electric windows.............................84
Exterior mirrors................................85
Electric exterior mirrors..................86
Interior mirror...................................87
Instruments
Gauges.............................................88
Warning lamps and indicators......90
Audible warnings andindicators......................................94
Information displays
General information........................96
Personalised settings.....................99
Information messages.................103
Climate control
Principle of operation....................107
Air vents..........................................107
Manual climate control.................108
Automatic climate control.............111
Heated windows and mirrors......114
Auxiliary heater...............................114
Electric sunroof...............................116
Seats
Sitting in the correct position.......120
Manual seats..................................120
Head restraints...............................121
Electric seats..................................122
Rear seats......................................124
Heated seats.................................132
Convenience features
Sun visors.......................................133
Sun blinds.......................................133
Instrument lighting dimmer..........134
Cigar lighter....................................134
Auxiliary power sockets...............134
Centre console..............................135
Cool box..........................................137
Storage compartments................137
Seat back trays..............................138
Glasses holder...............................139
Toll reader.......................................139
Childminder mirror.........................140
Auxiliary input (AUX IN) socket.....140
Starting the engine
General information.......................141
Ignition switch.................................141
Steering wheel lock.......................142
Starting a petrol engine................142
Starting a diesel engine................144
Keyless starting.............................145
Switching off the engine...............148
Engine heater.................................148
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Table of contents

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Multi-function lever: Information display controls. Direction indicators.See Direction indicators (page 71). Main beam. See Lightingcontrol (page 64).
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Instrument cluster. See Gauges (page 88). See Warning lampsand indicators (page 90).
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Horn. See Horn (page 55).E
Wiper lever. See Wipers and washers (page 59).F
Card holder.G
Air vents. See Air vents (page 107).H
Hazard warning flasher switch. See Hazard warning flashers(page 70).I
Airbag deactivation indicator. See Disabling the passengerairbag (page 33). Parking aid switch. See Using the parkingaid (page 162).
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Start button. See Keyless starting (page 145).J
Heated windscreen switch. See Heated windows and mirrors(page 114).K
Heated rear window switch. See Heated windows and mirrors(page 114).L
Stability control (ESP) switch. See Using stability control (page161).M
Climate controls. See Climate control (page 107).N
Audio or navigation unit. See separate handbook.O
Heated front seat switch. See Heated seats (page 132).P
Ignition switch. See Ignition switch (page 141).Q
Steering wheel adjustment. See Adjusting the steering wheel(page 55).R
Cruise control switches. See Using cruise control (page 164).S
Audio controls. See Audio control (page 55).T
Instrument lighting dimmer. See Instrument lighting dimmer(page 134).U
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Air vents. See Air vents (page 107).D
Heated windscreen switch. See Heated windows and mirrors(page 114).E
Multi-function lever: Information display controls. See Informationdisplays (page 96). Direction indicators. See Directionindicators (page 71). Main beam. See Lighting control (page64).
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Horn. See Horn (page 55).G
Instrument cluster. See Gauges (page 88). See Warning lampsand indicators (page 90).
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Wiper lever. See Wipers and washers (page 59).I
Headlamp levelling control. See Headlamp levelling (page 66).J
Lighting control. See Lighting control (page 64). Front fog lamps.See Front fog lamps (page 65). Rear fog lamp. See Rear foglamps (page 65).
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Instrument lighting dimmer. See Instrument lighting dimmer(page 134).L
Ignition switch. See Ignition switch (page 141).M
Cruise control switches. See Using cruise control (page 164).N
Steering wheel adjustment. See Adjusting the steering wheel(page 55).O
Audio controls. See Audio control (page 55).P
Heated rear window switch. See Heated windows and mirrors(page 114).Q
Stability control (ESP) switch. See Using stability control (page161).R
Climate controls. See Climate control (page 107).S
Audio/navigation unit. See separate handbook.T
Heated front seat switch. See Heated seats (page 132).U
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fitting the passengerairbag deactivation switch
WARNING
If you need to fit a child restrainton a seat protected by anoperational airbag in front of it, havea passenger airbag deactivationswitch fitted. Ask your dealer forfurther information.
Note:The key switch is located inthe glove compartment with anairbag deactivation lamp in theinstrument panel.
If the airbag warning lamp illuminatesor flashes when you are driving, thisindicates a malfunction. SeeWarning lamps and indicators(page 90). Remove the child restraintand have the system checkedimmediately.
Disabling the passengerairbag
DisabledA
EnabledB
Turn the switch to position A.
When you switch the ignition on,check that the passenger airbagdeactivation warning lamp illuminates.
Enabling the passengerairbag
WARNING
Make sure that the passengerairbag is enabled when you arenot using a child restraint on the frontpassenger seat.
Turn the switch to position B.
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Occupant protectionABE71312

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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine •Press any button on a newremote control. A tone will soundas confirmation. Repeat this laststep for all your remote controls,including your original. Do notremove the key from the ignitionwhen pressing the button on thisremote control.
•Switch the ignition back on(position II) or wait for tenseconds without programminganother remote control to end thekey programming. Only theremote controls which you havejust programmed are now able tolock and unlock the vehicle.
Reprogramming theunlocking function
You can change the unlockingfunction so that pressing the unlockbutton once deactivates the centrallocking or double locking, disarmsthe anti-theft alarm system andunlocks only the driver’s door.Pressing the unlock button twicewithin three seconds also unlocks thepassengers’ doors.
In order to re-programme thefunction, press and hold the unlockand lock buttons simultaneously forat least four seconds with the ignitionswitched off. The direction indicatorswill flash twice to indicate that theunlocking function has beensuccessfully re-programmed.
Pressing and holding both buttonssimultaneously for at least fourseconds again will change thefunction back.
CHANGING THE REMOTE
CONTROL BATTERY
If the range of the transmitter in theremote control decreases gradually,the battery (type 3V CR 2032) shouldbe replaced.
Remote control type 1
First, press the button to release thekey blade.
Passive key
Remove the spare key.
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Keys and remote controlsE78255

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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine With the remote control: Pressthe lock button once.
On vehicles without double locking,the direction indicators will flash twiceas confirmation.
Double locking the vehicle
Left-hand drive
Right-hand drive
With the key: Turn the key in thedriver’s door to position 2 twicewithin three seconds.
With the remote control: Pressthe lock button twice within threeseconds.
The direction indicators will flashtwice as confirmation.
KEYLESS ENTRY
General information
The key free system allows the driverto operate the vehicle without theuse of a key or remote control.
The advantages of the key freesystem are:
•the vehicle can be locked andunlocked without having to inserta key into the door lock or pressany buttons on a remote control.
•the engine can be started withoutthe need to insert a key into theignition. See Starting theengine (page 141).
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