Ford C-MAX - Automatic Speed Limiter (ASL); Principle of Operation

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PRINCIPLE OF

OPERATION

Engine speed limiter

The engine speed is limited

electronically to protect the engine.

166

Automatic speed limiter (ASL)

Table of Contents

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
Introduction9
- About this Handbook9
- Symbols Glossary9
- Parts and Accessories9
Quick Start12
- Child Safety22
- Child Seats22
- Child Seat Positioning23
Child Safety24
- Booster Cushions25
  - Booster Seat25
- ISOFIX Anchor Points26
- Child Safety Locks28
- Occupant Protection29
- Principle of Operation29
Occupant Protection30
- Seat Belts32
- Fastening the Seat Belts33
- Seat Belt Height Adjustment35
- Using Seat Belts During Pregnancy35
- Disabling the Passenger Airbag35
Keys and Remote Controls37
- General Information on Radio Frequencies37
- Programming the Remote Control37
- Changing the Remote Control Battery38
- Locks38
- Keys and Remote Controls41
Locks42
- Locking and Unlocking42
  - Central and Double Locking43
- Keyless Entry46
  - Unlocking the Vehicle49
  - Locking the Vehicle51
- Global Opening and Closing52
- Global Closing52
Engine Immobiliser54
- Principle of Operation54
- Coded Keys54
- Arming the Engine Immobiliser54
- Disarming the Engine Immobiliser54
Alarm55
- Arming the Alarm55
  - Automatic Arming Delay55
  - Interior Sensors55
- Disarming the Alarm56
  - Britain and Ireland Only56
- Steering Wheel57
- Adjusting the Steering Wheel57
- Horn57
- Audio Control57
Steering Wheel58
- Voice Control59
Pedals60
- Adjusting the Pedals60
- Wipers and Washers61
- Windscreen Wipers61
Wipers and Washers62
- Windscreen Washers63
- Rear Window Wiper and Washers63
  - Reverse Gear Wipe63
- Adjusting the Windscreen Washer Jets64
- Headlamp Washers64
- Checking the Wiper Blades65
- Changing the Wiper Blades65
Lighting66
- Lighting Control66
  - Headlamp Flasher66
  - Lighting Control Positions66
- Autolamps67
- Front Fog Lamps67
- Rear Fog Lamps67
- Headlamp Levelling68
- Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)70
- Hazard Warning Flashers72
- Direction Indicators73
- Interior Lamps74
  - Courtesy Lamp74
  - Reading Lamps74
- Changing a Bulb76
Windows and Mirrors86
- Electric Windows86
- Exterior Mirrors87
  - Convex Mirrors87
- Electric Exterior Mirrors88
- Interior Mirror89
Instruments90
- Gauges90
- Warning Lamps and Indicators92
- Audible Warnings and Indicators96
- Information Displays98
- General Information98
Information Displays99
- Personalised Settings101
- Information Messages105
- Climate Control109
- Principle of Operation109
- Air Vents109
- Manual Climate Control110
  - Recirculated Air111
  - Rapid Heating of Vehicle Interior111
Climate Control112
- Automatic Climate Control113
- Heated Windows and Mirrors116
- Auxiliary Heater116
- Programmable Auxiliary Heater116
- Electric Sunroof118
Seats122
- Sitting in the Correct Position122
- Manual Seats122
- Head Restraints123
- Electric Seats124
- Rear Seats126
- Heated Seats134
Convenience Features135
- Sun Visors135
- Sun Blinds135
- Instrument Lighting Dimmer136
- Cigar Lighter136
- Auxiliary Power Sockets136
- Centre Console137
  - Front Seat Centre Console137
  - Rear Seat Centre Console138
- Cool Box139
- Storage Compartments139
  - Front Storage Compartment139
- Seat Back Trays140
- Glasses Holder141
- Toll Reader141
- Childminder Mirror142
- Auxiliary Input (AUX IN) Socket142
- Starting the Engine143
- General Information143
- Ignition Switch143
- Steering Wheel Lock144
- Starting a Petrol Engine144
  - Vehicles with a Flexfuel Engine145
- Starting a Diesel Engine146
  - Cold/Hot Engine146
- Keyless Starting147
Starting the Engine148
- Failure to Start149
- Switching off the Engine150
- Engine Heater150
- Fuel and Refuelling151
- Safety Precautions151
- Fuel Quality - Petrol151
- Fuel Quality - Flexible Fuel151
- Fuel Quality - Diesel152
- Catalytic Converter152
- Fuel Filler Flap153
- Refuelling153
- Fuel Consumption153
- Technical Specifications154
Fuel and Refuelling155
Transmission156
- Manual Transmission156
- Automatic Transmission156
  - Selector Lever Positions157
  - Drive Modes158
Brakes160
- Principle of Operation160
- Hints on Driving with ABS160
- Parking Brake161
Stability Control162
- Principle of Operation162
- Using Stability Control163
- Parking Aid164
- Principle of Operation164
- Using the Parking Aid164
Parking Aid165
- Cruise Control166
- Principle of Operation166
- Using Cruise Control166
Cruise Control167
Automatic Speed Limiter (ASL)168
- Principle of Operation168
Load Carrying169
- General Information169
- Luggage Covers169
- Rear under Floor Storage170
Towing171
- Towing a Trailer171
- Detachable Tow Ball171
Driving Hints175
- Running-In175
Emergency Equipment176
- First Aid Kit176
- Warning Triangle176
Status after a Collision177
- Fuel Cut-Off Switch177
- Inspecting Safety System Components177
Fuses178
- Fuse Box Locations178
  - Auxiliary Fuse Box178
    - Left-Hand Drive178
    - Right-Hand Drive178
- Changing a Fuse179
- Fuse Labels179
  - Central Fuse Box179
- Fuse Specification Chart181
  - Engine Junction Box181
- Vehicle Recovery187
- Towing Points187
  - Front Towing Eye187
- Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels188
  - Rear Towing Eye188
Vehicle Recovery189
Maintenance190
- General Information190
- Opening and Closing the Bonnet191
- Engine Compartment Overview - 1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma)/1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma)192
- Engine Compartment Overview - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)194
- Engine Compartment Overview - 1.6L Duratorq-Tdci (DV) Diesel196
- Engine Compartment Overview - 1.8L Duratorq-Tdci (Lynx) Diesel198
- Engine Compartment Overview - 2.0L Duratorq-Tdci (Puma) Diesel200
- Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.6L201
- Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma)201
- Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)201
- Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.6L Duratorq-Tdci (DV) Diesel202
- Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.8L Duratorq-Tdci (Lynx) Diesel202
- Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.0L Duratorq-Tdci (DW) Diesel202
- Engine Oil Check202
- Engine Coolant Check203
- Brake and Clutch Fluid Check204
- Power Steering Fluid Check204
- Washer Fluid Check205
Technical Specifications205
- Technical Specifications206
Vehicle Care209
- Cleaning the Exterior209
- Cleaning the Interior210
- Repairing Minor Paint Damage210
Vehicle Battery211
- Battery Care211
- Using Booster Cables211
  - To Connect Booster Cables211
  - To Start the Engine212
- Changing the Vehicle Battery212
Wheels and Tyres213
- General Information213
- Changing a Road Wheel213
- Tyre Repair Kit219
- Tyre Care225
- Using Winter Tyres225
- Using Snow Chains225
- Technical Specifications226
Vehicle Identification228
- Vehicle Identification Plate228
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)228
- Engine Number - 1.6L Duratec-16V (Sigma)/1.6L Duratec-16V Ti-VCT (Sigma)228
- Engine Number - 1.8L Duratec-HE (MI4)/2.0L Duratec-HE (MI4)228
- Engine Number - 1.6L Duratorq-Tdci (DV) Diesel/2.0L Duratorq-Tdci (Puma) Diesel229
- Engine Number - 1.8L Duratorq-Tdci (Lynx) Diesel229
- Technical Specifications230
Telephone233
- General Information233
- Telephone Setup233
- Requirements for Bluetooth Connection235
- Bluetooth Setup235
- Telephone Controls236
- Using the Telephone - Vehicles Without: Navigation System237
- Using the Telephone - Travel Pilot EX240
  - Handling an Incoming Call241
Voice Control243
- Principle of Operation243
- Using Voice Control244
- Audio Unit Commands244
  - System Operation244
  - CD Player/CD Changer244
- Telephone Commands249
- Navigation System Commands254
- Climate Control Commands254
Appendices257
- Type Approvals257
- Electromagnetic Compatibility264

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