Ford S-MAX - Driving Hints; Breaking-In; Brakes and Clutch; Cold Weather Precautions

BREAKING-IN
Tires
WARNING
New tires need to be run-in for
approximately 500 kilometers (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
kilometers (100 miles) in town and
for the first 1500 kilometers (1000 miles)
on freeways.
Engine
CAUTION
Avoid driving too fast during the first
1500 kilometers (1000 miles). Vary
your speed frequently and change up
through the gears early. Do not labor 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
millimeters (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.
FLOOR MATS
WARNINGS
Always use floor mats that are
designed to fit the foot well of your
vehicle. Only use floor mats that
leave the pedal area unobstructed. Only
use floor mats that are firmly secured to
retention posts so that they cannot slip out
of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in
other ways.
Pedals that cannot move freely can
cause loss of vehicle control and
increase the risk of serious personal
injury.
Always make sure that the floor
mats are properly attached to the
retention posts in the carpet that are
supplied with your vehicle. Floor mats must
be properly secured to both retention posts
to make sure mats do not shift out of
position.
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Galaxy/S-MAX (CA1) Vehicles Built From: 25-11-2013, Vehicles Built Up To: 18-12-2014, CG3533en enGBR, Edition date: 11/2013, Second Printing
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