2011 FORD C MAX tow

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WARNING
If any of the conditions below cannot
be met, do not use the tow bar and
have it checked by a properly trained
technician. Before starting your journey, make sure
that the tow ball arm is properly locked.
Check that:
•
there is no warning tone when the
locking procedure has been completed
• the handwheel is in its housing and that
there is no gap
• you have locked the handwheel
(anti-clockwise) and removed the key
• the tow ball arm is locked. It must not
move when jerked.
Maintenance CAUTIONS
The towing hitch and control unit are
maintenance-free. Do not grease or
oil them.
Only the manufacturer should carry
out repairs or dismantle the towing
hitch.
If you use a high pressure spray to
wash your vehicle, do not direct the
spray onto the swivel joint of the tow
ball arm. 171
Towing

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Tyres
WARNING
New tyres need to be run-in for
approximately 500 kilometres (300
miles). During this time, you may
experience different driving characteristics. Brakes and clutch
WARNING
Avoid heavy use of the brakes and
clutch if possible for the first 150
kilometres (100 miles) in town and
for the first 1500 kilometres (1000 miles)
on motorways. Engine
CAUTION
Avoid driving too fast during the first
1500 kilometres (1000 miles). Vary
your speed frequently and change up
through the gears early. Do not labour the
engine. COLD WEATHER
PRECAUTIONS
The functional operation of some
components and systems can be affected
at temperatures below -30°C (-22°F).
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
Driving through water
CAUTIONS
Drive through water in an emergency
only, and not as part of normal driving.
Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter. In an emergency, the vehicle can be driven
through water to a maximum depth of 200
millimetres (8 inches) and at a maximum
speed of 10 km/h (6 mph). Extra caution
should be exercised when driving through
flowing water.
When driving in water, maintain a low
speed and do not stop the vehicle. After
driving through water, and as soon as it is
safe to do so:
•
Depress the brake pedal lightly and
check that full brake function is
achieved.
• Check that the horn works.
• Check that the vehicle's lights are fully
operational.
• Check the power assistance
of the steering system.
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Driving Hints

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Engine compartment fuse box
This fuse box is located in the engine
compartment See Maintenance (page
185).
Passenger compartment fuse box
1. Pinch the retaining clips to release the
cover.
2. Lower the fuse box cover and pull it towards you.
Install in the reverse order. Load compartment fuse box
CHANGING A FUSE
WARNINGS
Do not modify the electrical system
of your vehicle in any way. Have
repairs to the electrical system and
the replacement of relays and high current
fuses carried out by a properly trained
technician. Switch the ignition and all electrical
equipment off before touching or
attempting to change a fuse.
CAUTION
Fit a replacement fuse with the same
rating as the one you have removed.
Note:
You can identify a blown fuse by a
break in the filament.
Note: All fuses, except high current fuses,
are a push fit.
Note: A fuse puller is located in the engine
compartment fuse box.
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Towing eye location
The screw-in towing eye is located in the
spare wheel well.
The towing eye must always be carried in
the vehicle.
Installing the towing eye
CAUTION
The screw-in towing eye has a
left-hand thread. Turn it
anti-clockwise to install it. Make sure
that the towing eye is fully tightened. Note:
On vehicles with a tow bar, the
towing eye cannot be installed at the rear
of the vehicle. Use the tow bar to tow a
vehicle.
Front towing eye Rear towing eye
Insert a suitable object into the hole on the
underside of the cover and prise off the
cover.
Install the towing eye.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
All vehicles
WARNINGS
Switch the ignition on when your
vehicle is being towed. The steering
lock will engage and the direction
indicators and brake lamps will not work
if you do not. The brake and steering assistance
will not operate unless the engine is
running. Press the brake pedal harder
and allow for increased stopping distances
and heavier steering. 183
Vehicle recoveryE78367 E78368

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Too much tension in the tow rope
could cause damage to your vehicle
or the vehicle that is towing.
Select neutral when your vehicle is
being towed.
In the event of a breakdown or
mechanical failure do not use
individual axle carriers. Your vehicle
must be recovered with either ALL wheels
on the ground or transported with ALL
wheels lifted clear of the ground on a level
platform. Drive off slowly and smoothly without
jerking the vehicle that is towing.
Vehicles with automatic
transmission
CAUTIONS
If a speed of 20 km/h (12 mph) and a
distance of 20 kilometres (12 miles)
is to be exceeded ALL wheels must
be lifted clear of the ground. It is recommended not to tow with the
drive wheels on the ground. However,
if it is required to move the vehicle
from a dangerous location, do not tow your
vehicle faster than 20 km/h (12 mph) or
further than 20 kilometres (12 miles). Do not tow your vehicle backwards.
In the event of a mechanical failure of
the transmission do not use individual
axle carriers.
ALL wheels must be
lifted clear of the ground on a level
platform. Do not tow your vehicle if the ambient
temperature is below 0°C (32°F).
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Vehicle recovery

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Vehicles with a tyre repair kit are not
equipped with a vehicle jack or a wheel
brace.
It is recommended to use a workshop type
hydraulic jack for changing between
summer and winter tyres.
Note: Use a jack with a minimum lifting
capacity of 1.5 tonnes and a lifting plate with
a minimum diameter of 80 millimetres (3.1
inches). Vehicles without tyre repair kit
Your vehicle jack, wheel brace, screw-in
towing eye and wheel trim remover are
located in the spare wheel well.
Jacking and lifting points CAUTION
Use only the specified jacking points.
If you use other positions, you may
damage the body, steering,
suspension, engine, braking system or the
fuel lines. Emergency use only
A
Maintenance
B
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Wheels and TyresE92658AB

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Small arrow-shaped marks on the sills A
show the location of the jacking points. Assembling the wheel brace
Type one
WARNING
When returning the wheel brace
extension to its original position, take
care not to get your fingers caught.
Note:
Make sure that the wheel brace is
fully extended. Extend the wheel brace.
Type two
CAUTION
The screw-in towing eye has a
left-hand thread. Turn it
anti-clockwise to install it. Make sure
that the towing eye is fully tightened. Insert the screw-in towing eye into the
wheel brace.
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Wheels and TyresE93302A E92932 E93020 E122546 E122502

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Have the wheel nuts checked for
tightness and the tyre pressure
checked as soon as possible.
TYRE REPAIR KIT
Your vehicle may not have a spare tyre. In
this case it will have an emergency tyre
repair kit that can be used to repair one
flat tyre.
The tyre repair kit is located in the spare
wheel well.
General information
WARNINGS
Depending on the type and extent of
tyre damage, some tyres can only be
partially sealed or not sealed at all.
Loss of tyre pressure can affect vehicle
handling, leading to loss of vehicle control. Do not use the tyre repair kit if the
tyre has already been damaged as a
result of being driven under inflated.
Do not use the tyre repair kit on run
flat tyres.
Do not try to seal damage other than
that located within the visible tread
of the tyre.
Do not try to seal damage to the
tyre
’s sidewall. The tyre repair kit seals most tyre
punctures [with a diameter of up to six
millimetres (1/4 inch)] to temporarily
restore mobility.
Observe the following rules when using the
kit: •
Drive with caution and avoid
making sudden steering or driving
manoeuvres, especially if the vehicle
is heavily loaded or you are towing a
trailer.
• The kit will provide you with an
emergency temporary repair, enabling
you to continue your journey to the next
vehicle or tyre dealer, or to drive a
maximum distance of 200 kilometres
(125 miles).
• Do not exceed a maximum speed of
80 km/h (50 mph) .
• Keep the kit out of the reach of
children.
• Only use the kit when the ambient
temperature is between – 30°C (-22°F)
and +70°C (+158°F).
Using the tyre repair kit WARNINGS
Compressed air can act as an
explosive or propellant.
Never leave the tyre repair kit
unattended while in use.
CAUTION
Do not keep the compressor operating
for more than 10 minutes.
Note:
Use the tyre repair kit only for the
vehicle with which it was supplied.
• Park your vehicle at the roadside so
that you do not obstruct the flow of
traffic and so that you are able to use
the kit without being in danger.
• Apply the parking brake, even if you
have parked on a level road, to make
sure that the vehicle will not move.
• Do not attempt to remove foreign
objects like nails or screws penetrating
the tyre.
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