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BATTERY CARE

The battery requires very little

maintenance. The fluid level is

checked regularly during the routine

service inspections.

USING BOOSTER

CABLES

CAUTIONS

Connect batteries with only the

same nominal voltage.

Always use booster cables with

insulated clamps and adequate

size cable.

Do not disconnect the battery

from the vehicle’s electrical

system.

To connect the booster

cables

E75183

Flat battery vehicleA

Booster battery vehicleB

209

Vehicle battery

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

Brand	Ford
Model	C-MAX
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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