Starter Protection System; Smart Acceleration Feature; To Stop The Engine; Air Deflector - Ford F-MAX User Manual

OPERATION
Driving

Starter Protection System

Starter Protection System is a system
that prevents the burning of the starter
due to unnecessary starting operations.
Electronic control unit calculates the
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maximum appropriate duration of a
starting operation by gathering many data
via the sensors on the engine to protect
the starter.
When the user exceeds the specifi ed
maximum start duration, he is prevented
from starting again.
The system allows starting again at the
end of the period determined by the
electronic control unit.
Please follow the instructions below in
such a case.
CAUTION
If your engine is not started aft er some
attempts, there may another problem
in another system of your engine. First
complete the other checks, and attempt
to start again.

To stop the engine

Do not stop the engine right aft er
the vehicle is stopped, wait until the
turbocharger speed is reduced by
operating the engine in idle for 2 minutes.
If the engine is stopped immediately
when the vehicle is stopped, the turbo
which is rotating in high speed shall not be
adequately lubricated.
Air defl ector
Adjust the air defl ector on the cab
according to the trailer.
Note: A correctly adjusted air defl ector
reduces the fuel consumption.
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WARNING
There is a risk of falling down from the
cab and being injured while adjusting the
air defl ector.
We advise you on that adjustments on
the air defl ector shall be performed by
FORD OTOSAN authorized dealership
with the required expertise and special
equipment.

Smart acceleration feature:

Acceleration of the vehicle is controlled by
limiting the engine acceleration profi le to
a specifi ed percentage of the maximum
weight that can be carried by the variant
for trucks, and maximum load that can be
drawn for the tractor trucks.
Abrupt and unintentional accelerator
responses of the unloaded vehicle have
been prevented, and thus driveability of
the vehicle is improved besides providing
fuel economy. Smart acceleration function
is deactivated especially in uphill start and
climbing manoeuvres and it is optimized
to prevent adverse eff ect on the vehicle
performance.