2011 FORD C MAX Rain sensor

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine WINDSCREEN WIPERS
Single wipe
A
Intermittent wipe or autowipers
B
Normal wipe
C
High speed wipe
D
Intermittent wipe Short wipe interval
A
Intermittent wipe
B
Long wipe interval
C
The rotary control can be used to adjust
the intermittent wipe interval. Automatic wiper system
Some models without autowipers are
fitted with a speed-dependent front screen
wiper system.
When the vehicle is slowed to walking
speed or is brought to a standstill, the
wiper speed will automatically switch to
the next lower wiper speed setting.
When the vehicle speed is increased, the
wiper speed will return to the
manually-chosen setting.
Moving the wiper lever when the system is
operating will switch off the system.
If the vehicle is again slowed to walking
speed or is brought to a standstill, the
system is reactivated.
AUTOWIPERS
CAUTIONS
Do not switch autowipers on in dry
weather conditions. The rain sensor
is very sensitive and the wipers may
operate if dirt, mist or flies hit the
windscreen. Replace the wiper blades as soon as
they begin to leave bands of water
and smears. If you do not replace
them, the rain sensor will continue to
detect water on the windscreen and the
wipers will operate, even though the
majority of the windscreen is dry. Fully defrost the windscreen in icy
conditions before you switch
autowipers on.
Switch autowipers off before you
enter a car wash.
Note:
If autolamps have been switched on
in conjunction with autowipers, dipped
headlamps will illuminate automatically
when the rain sensor activates the
windscreen wipers continuously.
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Wipers and WashersE128444ACDB CABE128445

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine High sensitivity
A
OnB
Low sensitivity
C
If you switch autowipers on, the wipers will
not cycle until water is detected on the
windscreen. The rain sensor will then
continuously measure the amount of water
on the windscreen and adjust the speed
of the wipers automatically.
Adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor
using the rotary control. With low
sensitivity, the wipers will operate when
the sensor detects a lot of water on the
windscreen. With high sensitivity, the
wipers will operate if the sensor detects a
small amount of water on the windscreen.
WINDSCREEN WASHERS WARNING
Do not operate the washer for more
than 10 seconds at a time, and never
when the reservoir is empty.
Whilst the lever is pulled towards the
steering wheel the washer will work in
conjunction with the wipers.
After releasing the lever, the wipers
operate for a short time.
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHERS
Intermittent wipe
Intermittent wipe
A
Low speed wipe
B
Press the button at the end of the lever to
change between off, intermittent and low
speed.
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Wipers and WashersCABE128445 E129188 E129193AB

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The windscreen wiper blades are
different in length. See Technical
Specifications (page 56). If you install
wiper blades of the wrong length, the rain
sensor may not work correctly.
Service position Switch off the ignition and move the wiper
lever to position A within three seconds.
Release the lever when the windscreen
wipers have moved to the service position.
Changing the windscreen wiper blades
Set the windscreen wipers in the service
position and lift the wiper arms. 1. Press the locking buttons together.
2. Rotate and remove the wiper blade.
Note:
Make sure that the wiper blade locks
into place.
3. Install in the reverse order.
Rear window wiper blade
1. Lift the wiper arm. 2.
Slightly rotate the wiper blade from the
wiper arm.
3. Disengage the wiper blade from the wiper arm.
4. Remove the wiper blade.
Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks
into place.
5. Install in the reverse order.
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Wipers and WashersE129989 E129986A E129990112 E13006032

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Switch the ignition off and pull the
direction indicator lever towards the
steering wheel to switch the headlamps
on. You will hear a short tone. The
headlamps will go off automatically after
three minutes with any door open, or 30
seconds after the last door has been
closed.
The home safe lights can be cancelled by
either pulling the direction indicator lever
towards the steering wheel again or by
turning the ignition switch ON.
AUTOLAMPS
WARNING
In severe weather conditions, it may
be necessary to switch your
headlamps on manually.
Note:
If you have switched autolamps on,
you can only switch the main beam on when
autolamps has switched the headlamps on.
Note: If autolamps have been switched on
in conjunction with autowipers, dipped
headlamps will illuminate automatically
when the rain sensor activates the
windscreen wipers continuously. The headlamps will come on and go off
automatically depending on the ambient
light.
The headlamps will remain on for a period
of time after you switch the ignition off.
You can adjust the time delay using the
information display. See Information
Displays (page 83).
FRONT FOG LAMPS
WARNING
Only use the front fog lamps when
visibility is considerably restricted by
fog, snow or rain.
REAR FOG LAMPS
WARNINGS
Only use the rear fog lamps when
visibility is restricted to less than 50
metres (164 feet).
Do not use the rear fog lamps when
it is raining or snowing and visibility
is more than 50 metres (164 feet).
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LightingE70719 E70721 E70720

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alerts will be received. The BLIS warning
indicator will illuminate. See Warning
Lamps and Indicators (page 79).
Detection errors
Note:
The alert indicator in the mirror will
not illuminate.
If the system senses a fault on either
sensor, the system warning symbol will
illuminate and remain on. The information
display will confirm the fault and indicate
whether the left or right side is affected.
Blocked sensor WARNING
Prior to the system recognizing a
blocked condition and issuing a
warning, the number of missed
objects will increase. CAUTION
The sensors may not detect vehicles
in heavy rain or other conditions that
cause disruptive reflections.
Note:
Keep the rear bumper area
surrounding the sensors free from dirt, ice
and snow.
If a sensor becomes blocked the system
performance may degrade. A blocked
sensor message may be displayed.
The system will automatically return to
normal operation once two other vehicles
have been detected on both sides. Trailer towing false alerts CAUTION
Vehicles fitted with a trailer tow
module not approved by us may not
correctly be detected. Switch the
system off to avoid false alerts. See
Information Displays (page 83). If the vehicle is fitted with a trailer tow
module approved by us, the system will
detect a connected trailer and deactivate.
A confirmation message will be shown in
the information display. See Information
Messages (page 90). The BLIS warning
indicator will illuminate. See Warning
Lamps and Indicators (page 79).
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Windows and Mirrors

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Action
Message indic-
ator
Message
See Alarm (page 48).
amber
Alarm triggered check vehicle
Have the system checked by a
properly trained technician.
-
Alarm malfunction service
required
Battery and charging system Action
Message indic-
ator
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is
safe to do so and switch off the
ignition. Have the system checked
by a properly trained technician as
soon as possible.
red
Electrical system overvoltage stop
safely
Have the system checked by a
properly trained technician as
soon as possible.
amber
Battery low check handbook
Blind spot monitor Action
Message indic-
ator
Message
See Blind Spot Monitor (page
74).
amber
BLIS sensor blocked check hand-
book
Have the system checked by a
properly trained technician as
soon as possible.
amber
BLIS: right sensor fault service
required
Have the system checked by a
properly trained technician as
soon as possible.
amber
BLIS: left sensor fault service
required
See Blind Spot Monitor (page
74).
amber
BLIS not available trailer attached
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Information Displays

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNING
The system does not relieve you of
your responsibility to drive with due
care and attention.
CAUTIONS
Vehicles fitted with a trailer tow
module not approved by us may not
correctly detect obstacles.
The sensors may not detect objects
in heavy rain or other conditions that
cause disruptive reflections.
The sensors may not detect objects
with surfaces that absorb ultrasonic
waves.
The parking aid does not detect
obstacles moving away from the
vehicle. They will only be detected
shortly after they start to move towards
the vehicle again. If you use a high pressure spray to
wash your vehicle, only spray the
sensors briefly from a distance not
less than 20 centimetres (8 inches). Parking aid sends tones via the audio
system fitted and approved by us. If
this is not working the parking aid
system will not work. Note:
On vehicles fitted with a tow ball
arm, the rear parking aid is deactivated
automatically when any trailer lamps (or
lighting boards) are connected to the 13-pin
socket via a trailer tow module we have
approved.
Note: Keep the sensors free from dirt, ice
and snow. Do not clean with sharp objects.
Note: The parking aid may emit false tones
if it detects a signal using the same
frequency as the sensors or if the vehicle is
fully laden. Note:
The outer sensors may detect the
side walls of a garage. If the distance
between the outer sensor and the side wall
remains constant for three seconds, the
tone will switch off. As you continue, the
inner sensors will detect rearward objects.
USING THE PARKING AID -
VEHICLES WITH: REAR
PARKING AID WARNING
The parking aid does not relieve you
of your responsibility to drive with
due care and attention.
The parking aid is automatically activated
when you select reverse gear with the
ignition switched on.
You will hear an intermittent tone at a
distance of approximately 150 centimetres
(59 inches) between the obstacle and rear
bumper and approximately 50 centimetres
(20 inches) to the side. Decreasing the
distance accelerates the intermittent tone.
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WARNINGS
The system does not relieve you of
your responsibility to drive with due
care and attention.
At all times you are responsible for
controlling the vehicle, supervising
the system and intervening if
required. You must observe that the selected
space remains clear of obstructions
at all times in the manoeuver.
Vehicles with overhanging loads,
street furniture and other items may
not be detected by the system. You
must make sure that the selected space
is suitable for parking. Do not use the system if a trailer is
attached to the vehicle.
Do not use the system if a bike rack
is attached to the back of the vehicle.
Do not use the system if an
overhanging item is attached to the
roof.
If the manoeuvre is interrupted
before completion, the system will
be disabled. The steering wheel
position will not indicate the true position
of the steering and you will have to take
control of the vehicle. Make sure that loose clothing, your
hands or your arms do not get caught
in the rotating steering wheel. The system will detect a suitable parallel
parking space and steer the vehicle into
the space. The system controls the
steering while the driver controls the
accelerator, transmission and brakes. The
manoeuvre can be stopped at any time by
holding the steering wheel or pressing the
active park assist switch. See At a Glance
(page 10).
The system will visually and audibly
instruct the driver throughout the
procedure to safely park the vehicle.
USING ACTIVE PARK ASSIST
CAUTIONS
The sensors may not detect objects
in heavy rain or other conditions that
cause disruptive reflections.
The sensors may not detect objects
with surfaces that absorb ultrasonic
waves.
The sensors may not detect the kerb.
Note:
If the traction control system is
disabled active park assist will not be
available. See General Information (page
83).
The system will not align the vehicle
correctly if:
• a spare tyre, or a tyre worn significantly
more than the other tyres is used
• the factory installed tyre size is not
used on the vehicle
• the tyres skid
• you allow the vehicle to roll
• the weather conditions are poor (heavy
rain, snow, fog, etc).
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Active Park Assist