Table of contents Introduction Alarm About this handbook........7 Principle of operation......47 Symbols glossary........7 Arming the alarm........48 Parts and accessories......7 Disarming the alarm........49 Quick start Steering wheel Quick start..........10 Adjusting the steering wheel....50 Audio control...........50 Child safety Voice control..........51 Child seats..........18 Wipers and washers Booster cushions........19 Child seat positioning......20...
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Table of contents Electric exterior mirrors......73 Glasses holder........126 Auto-dimming mirror......74 Childminder mirror.........126 Blind spot monitor........74 Auxiliary input (AUX IN) socket....127 USB port..........127 Instruments Satellite navigation unit holder.....128 Gauges............77 Floor mats..........128 Warning lamps and indicators....79 Starting the engine Audible warnings and indicators...81 General information......129 Information displays Ignition switch........129...
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Table of contents Hill start assist Driving hints Principle of operation......145 Running-in..........171 Using hill start assist......145 Cold weather precautions....171 Driving through water......171 Parking aid Emergency equipment Principle of operation......147 Using the parking aid - Vehicles With: First aid kit..........172 Rear Parking Aid.........147 Warning triangle........172 Using the parking aid - Vehicles With: Emergency exit........172...
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Table of contents Vehicle care Navigation system Cleaning the exterior......194 Route options menu......232 Cleaning the interior......194 Route displays........233 Repairing minor paint damage....195 Traffic Message Channel Vehicle battery Principle of operation......234 Using booster cables......196 Using TMC..........234 Battery connection points....197 Map updates Wheels and tyres Map updates.........235 General information......198...
Ford parts are Ford parts the range, sometimes even before they are generally available. It may describe Your Ford has been built to the highest options not fitted to your vehicle. standards using high quality Ford Original Note: Always use and operate your Parts.
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Introduction Look for the Ford logo on the following parts Sheet metal • Bonnet • Wings • Doors • Luggage compartment lid or tailgate E130166 Exterior mirror E130165 Bumper and radiator grille • Radiator grille • Front and rear bumper...
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Quick start Right-hand drive E130099 Air vents. See Air vents (page 100). Direction indicators. See Direction indicators (page 60). Main beam. See Lighting control (page 57). Information display control (all vehicles except right-hand drive vehicles with voice control). See Information displays (page 83). Information and entertainment display control (right-hand drive vehicles with voice control only).
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Quick start Information and entertainment display control (left-hand drive vehicles with voice control only). See Audio control (page 50). Information display control (right-hand drive vehicles with voice control only). See Information displays (page 83). Wiper lever. See Wipers and washers (page 52). Information and entertainment display.
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Quick start The luggage compartment lid can be One long flash of the direction indicators operated using the remote control, the confirms that all the doors and the centre console switch, the luggage luggage compartment lid have been compartment lid switch or the luggage unlocked and that the alarm has been compartment lid release handle.
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Quick start Autolamps E70719 The headlamps will come on and go off E95179 automatically depending on the ambient See Adjusting the steering wheel light. (page 50). See Autolamps (page 58). Autowipers Electric windows Note: To reduce wind noise or buffeting when just one window is open, open the opposite window slightly.
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Quick start Defrosting and demisting the See Electric exterior mirrors (page windscreen 73). Information displays E129888 See Manual climate control (page 101). Automatic climate control E130248 Use the arrow buttons to navigate through the menus and press OK to make a selection. See General information (page 83).
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Quick start Fuel filler flap Stopping the engine when the vehicle is moving WARNING Switching off the engine when the vehicle is still moving will result in a loss of brake and steering assistance. The steering will not be locked, but higher effort will be required. When the ignition is switched off some electrical circuits, warning lamps and indicators may also be OFF.
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Quick start E119081 Slightly raise the fuel nozzle to remove it. See Fuel filler flap (page 135). E80836 Manual transmission Park Reverse Selecting reverse gear Neutral Drive Sport mode and manual shifting See Automatic transmission (page 139). Speed limiter The system allows you to set a speed, to which the vehicle then becomes limited.
Child safety Only child restraints certified to CHILD SEATS ECE-R44.03 (or later) have been tested and approved for use in your vehicle. A choice of these are available from your Dealer. Child restraints for different mass groups Use the correct child restraint as follows: Baby safety seat E68916 WARNINGS...
Child safety Child safety seat CAUTION When using a child seat on a rear seat, make sure that the child seat rests tightly against the vehicle seat. It may be necessary to lift or remove the head restraint. See Head restraints (page 110).
Note: Always adjust the front passenger Please consult your Dealer for the seat to its fully rearwards position. If it latest details relating to Ford proves difficult to tighten the lap section recommended child seats. of the seat belt without slack remaining,...
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Child safety Mass group categories Up to 10 Up to 13 9 - 18 kg 15 - 25 kg 22 - 36 kg Seating positions Child Booster seat or Baby safety seat safety cushion seat Front passenger seat U¹ U¹ U¹...
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ISOFIX child restraints. At time of publishing the recommended Group O+ ISOFIX baby safety seat is the Britax Romer Baby Safe. Please consult your Dealer for the latest details relating to Ford recommended child seats. At time of publishing the recommended Group 1 ISOFIX child seat is the Britax Romer Duo.
Child safety Top tether anchor points - All ISOFIX ANCHOR POINTS vehicles WARNING Use an anti-rotation device when using the ISOFIX system. We recommend the use of a top tether or support leg. Note: When you are purchasing an ISOFIX restraint, make sure that you know the correct mass group and ISOFIX size class for the intended seating locations.
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Child safety Top tether anchor points - C- Attaching a child seat with top tethers WARNINGS If your vehicle is equipped with the comfort seat system, install the ISOFIX seat only when the outboard seat is in the forward position. After installing the ISOFIX seat, do not move the seat to the comfort position as it could interfere with the tether strap routing.
Child safety 3. Tighten the tether strap in line with the Grand C-MAX child seat manufacturer's instructions. CHILD SAFETY LOCKS WARNING You cannot open the doors from inside if you have put the child safety locks on. Manual child safety locks Note: On vehicles with keyless entry, use the spare key.
Occupant protection Driver and front passenger airbags PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION Airbags WARNINGS Do not modify the front of your vehicle in any way. This could adversely affect deployment of the airbags. Original text according to ECE R94.01: Extreme Hazard! Do not use a rearward facing child restraint on a seat protected by an airbag in front of E74302...
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Occupant protection Seat belts The side airbags will deploy during significant lateral collisions. Only the airbag WARNINGS on the side affected by the collision will deploy. The airbags will inflate within a few Wear a seat belt and keep sufficient thousandths of a second and deflate on distance between yourself and the contact with the occupants, thus...
Occupant protection Status after a collision WARNINGS Seat belts subjected to strain, as a result of an accident, should be renewed and the anchorages checked by a properly trained technician. If a seat belt pretensioner has been deployed the seat belt must be renewed.
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Occupant protection Second row centre seat belt - C-MAX E129523 Press the red button on the right buckle to release the belt. Let it retract. Press the button on the side of the black buckle to release the belt. Let it retract completely and smoothly to the retractor E129522 in the roof.
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Occupant protection Second row centre seat belt - The retractor for the rear centre seat belt Grand C-MAX is located in the roof. To fasten the seat belt: Centre seat belt anchor point 1. Pull the belt out steadily. It may lock if you pull it sharply or if the vehicle is on a slope.
Occupant protection Deactivating the seat belt SEAT BELT HEIGHT reminder ADJUSTMENT See your dealer. Grand C-MAX only Rear seat belt reminder WARNING If multiple belts are unfastened within a few seconds of each other, only one audible chime will sound. Note: Press the OK button on the steering wheel control to confirm the message.
Occupant protection Note: The key switch is located at the WARNING end of the instrument panel on the side Position the seat belt correctly for of the glove compartment. The airbag your safety and that of your unborn deactivation lamp is located between the child.
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Occupant protection Enabling the passenger airbag WARNING Make sure that the passenger airbag is enabled when you are not using a child restraint on the front passenger seat. Turn the switch to position B.
Keys and remote controls 4. Press any button on each additional GENERALINFORMATIONON remote control within 10 seconds of RADIO FREQUENCIES each other. Reprogramming the unlocking CAUTION function The radio frequency used by your remote control can also be used by Note: When you press the unlock button other short distance radio either all the doors are unlocked or only...
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Keys and remote controls Remote control without a 2. Press the clip down to release the battery cover. folding key blade E128810 3. Carefully remove the cover. E87964 1. Press and hold the pushbuttons on the edges to release the cover. Carefully remove the cover.
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Keys and remote controls E119190 4. Carefully insert the screwdriver in the position shown to open the remote control. E125860 CAUTION Do not touch the battery contacts or the printed circuit board with the screwdriver. 5. Carefully prise out the battery with the screwdriver.
Locks Double locking with the key LOCKING AND UNLOCKING Turn the key to the lock position twice Note: Do not leave your keys in the within three seconds. vehicle. Double locking with the remote Locking control Locking with the key Press the button twice within three seconds.
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Locks Locking and unlocking CAUTIONS confirmation On vehicles with automatic transmission, make sure the selector Note: If your vehicle has double locking, lever is in P. the direction indicators will only flash twice once you have activated double locking. In extreme weather conditions, automatic opening and closing will When you lock the doors, the direction not work if the luggage compartment...
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Locks Note: Pressing any button again during Reprogramming the luggage operation will stop the luggage compartment lid to a new stop position compartment lid. A further press will 1. Open the luggage compartment lid. reverse the direction. 2. Move the luggage compartment lid to Note: To operate the centre console the new required position.
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Locks Left-hand side Turn clockwise to lock. Right-hand side Turn anti-clockwise to lock. Grand C-MAX E130232 The luggage compartment lid will close automatically when it comes into contact with the vehicle body. Locking the doors individually with the key Note: If the central locking function fails E130123 to operate, the doors can be individually Push to lock.
Locks Passive key KEYLESS ENTRY The vehicle can be locked and unlocked General information with the passive key. The passive key can also be used as a remote control. See WARNING Locking and unlocking (page 38). The keyless entry system may not Locking the vehicle function if the key is close to metal objects or electronic devices such...
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Locks Note: Once activated, the vehicle will remain locked for approximately three seconds. When the delay period is over, the doors can be opened again, provided the passive key is within the respective detection range. Two short flashes of the direction indicators confirms that all the doors and the luggage compartment lid have been locked and that the alarm has been...
Locks Global opening In order to use these passive keys again, they have to be enabled. To enable all your passive keys, unlock the vehicle using a passive key or the remote control unlocking function. All passive keys will then be enabled if the ignition is turned on or the vehicle is started using a valid key.
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Locks To close all the windows, press and hold the driver’s door handle for at least two seconds. The anti-trap function is also active during global closing. E71956 To close all the windows, press and hold the remote control lock button for at least three seconds.
If you lose a key, you can obtain a replacement from your Ford Dealer. If possible, provide them with the key number from the tag provided with the original keys. You can also obtain additional keys from your Ford Dealer.
Alarm Battery back-up sounder PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION The battery back-up sounder is an extra Alarm system alarm system which will sound a siren when the alarm is triggered. It is armed Your vehicle may be equipped with one directly when you lock the vehicle. The of the following alarm systems: sounder has its own battery and will •...
Alarm Reduced guard In reduced guard, the interior sensors are Alarm deactivated when you arm the alarm. Note: You can set the alarm to reduced Full Guard guard for the current ignition cycle only. Reduced The next time you switch on the ignition, the alarm will be reset to full guard.
Alarm DISARMING THE ALARM Vehicles without keyless entry Perimeter alarm Disarm and silence the alarm by unlocking the doors with the key and switching the ignition on with a correctly coded key, or unlocking the doors or the luggage compartment lid with the remote control. Category one alarm Disarm and silence the alarm by unlocking the doors with the key and switching the...
Steering wheel ADJUSTING THE STEERING WARNING WHEEL Make sure that you fully engage the locking lever when returning it to its original position. WARNING Never adjust the steering wheel AUDIO CONTROL when the vehicle is moving. Select the required source on the audio Note: Make sure that you are sitting in unit.
Steering wheel Type 2 VOICE CONTROL E129463 E129464 Volume up Pull the button to select or deselect voice control. See Voice control (page 259). Seek up Volume down Seek down Mode Press the mode button to tune the radio to the next preset station. Press and hold the mode button to select the audio source.
Wipers and washers Automatic wiper system WINDSCREEN WIPERS 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.
Wipers and 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.
Wipers and washers Reverse gear wipe ADJUSTING THE WINDSCREEN WASHER The rear wiper will be activated automatically when selecting reverse gear JETS if the rear wiper is not already switched on and the front wiper is operating. The rear wiper will follow the front wiper interval (at intermittent or normal speed).
Wipers and washers Note: The windscreen wiper blades are CHECKING THE WIPER different in length. See Technical BLADES specifications (page 56). If you install wiper blades of the wrong length, the rain sensor may not work correctly. Service position E129989 E66644 Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of the blade to check for roughness.
Wipers and washers E129990 1. Press the locking buttons together. 2. Rotate and remove the wiper blade. E130060 Note: Make sure that the wiper blade 2. Slightly rotate the wiper blade from the locks into place. wiper arm. 3. Install in the reverse order. 3.
Lighting One side LIGHTING CONTROL Lighting control positions E130139 Right-hand side Left-hand side E70718 Main and dipped beam Side and tail lamps Headlamps Parking lamps CAUTION Prolonged use of the parking lamps will discharge the battery. Switch off the ignition. E130140 Push the lever forward to switch between Both sides...
Lighting Home safe lighting The headlamps will remain on for a period of time after you switch the ignition off. Switch the ignition off and pull the You can adjust the time delay using the direction indicator lever towards the information display.
Lighting HEADLAMP LEVELLING Note: Vehicles with Xenon headlamps are equipped with automatic headlamp levelling. E70722 Raised headlamp beams Lowered headlamp beams You can adjust the level of the headlamp beams according to the vehicle load. Recommended headlamp levelling switch positions Load Load in Switch posi-...
Lighting Note: Tap the lever up or down to make DIRECTION INDICATORS the direction indicators flash only three times. E130141 CORNERING LAMPS E72898 Headlamp beam Cornering lamp beam The cornering lamps illuminate the inside of a corner when you are turning.
Lighting INTERIOR LAMPS REMOVING A HEADLAMP LED interior lighting WARNING Have Xenon bulbs changed by a Driver LED lamp trained technician. There is a risk of electric shock. 1. Open the bonnet. See Opening and closing the bonnet (page 184). E124991 Individual lamp on and off switch All lamps on and off switch...
Lighting CAUTIONS Only fit bulbs of the correct specification. See Bulb specification chart (page 69). Note: The following instructions describe how to remove the bulbs. Fit replacements in the reverse order unless otherwise stated. Headlamp Note: Remove the covers to gain access to the bulbs.
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Lighting 2. Remove the cover. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector. 4. Release the clip and remove the bulb. Headlamp dipped beam CAUTION Do not touch the glass of the bulb. 1. Remove the headlamp. See Removing a headlamp (page 61). E130174 2.
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Lighting Side repeater E130177 E72263 2. Remove the cover. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector. 1. Carefully remove the side repeater. 4. Release the clip and remove the bulb. Side lamp 1. Remove the headlamp. See Removing a headlamp (page 61). E72291 2.
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Lighting Front fog lamps E72264 E99405 1. Insert a screwdriver into the gap between the mirror housing and the Note: You cannot separate the fog lamp mirror glass and release the metal bulb from the bulb holder. retaining clip. 1. Using a suitable implement, remove the cover.
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Lighting 4. Disconnect the electrical connector. 5. Turn the bulb holder anti-clockwise and remove it. Rear lamps Direction indicator, tail and brake lamp E130198 5. Remove the bulb holder. 6. Gently press the bulb into the bulb holder, turn it anti-clockwise and remove it.
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Lighting Central high mounted brake lamp E87619 E130200 1. Detach the clips. 2. Remove the wing nut. 3. Remove the lamp. E130235 2. Insert a suitable object into the holes. E130201 3. Carefully pull the lamp towards the front of the vehicle to release the 4.
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Lighting Number plate lamp E72789 1. Carefully release the spring clip. E130236 2. Remove the lamp. 4. Remove the lamp. 3. Turn the bulb anti-clockwise and remove it. Interior lamps Vehicles with LED lamps Note: The LED board is not a serviceable item, please consult your dealer if this fails.
Lighting Luggage compartment lamp, 1. Carefully prise out the lamp. footwell lamp and tailgate lamp 2. Remove the bulb. E72784 BULB SPECIFICATION CHART Lamp Specification Power (watt) Front direction indicator PY21W Headlamp main beam Headlamp dipped beam Cornering lamp Front fog lamp Side lamp Side repeater WY5W...
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Lighting Lamp Specification Power (watt) Central high mounted stop lamp Luggage compartment lamp Fit a replacement with the same rating as the one you have removed.
Windows and mirrors Opening and closing the ELECTRIC WINDOWS windows automatically WARNING Press or lift the switch to the second action point and release it completely. Do not operate the electric windows Press or lift it again to stop the windows. unless they are free from obstruction.
Windows and mirrors The electric windows will stop 1. Lift and hold the switch until the automatically while closing and reverse window is fully closed. some distance if there is an obstacle in 2. Release the switch. the way. 3. Lift the switch again for one more second.
Windows and mirrors Electric folding mirrors ELECTRIC EXTERIOR MIRRORS Automatic folding and unfolding Note: If the mirrors have been folded using the manual fold button they can only be unfolded using the manual fold button. The mirrors will fold automatically when you lock the vehicle with the key, the remote control or a keyless entry system request.
Windows and mirrors If you press the switch again while the The system is a convenience feature that mirrors are moving, they will stop and aids the driver in detecting vehicles that reverse the direction of movement. may have entered the blind spot zone (A). The detection area is on both sides of the Note: When the mirrors are operated vehicle extending rearwards from the...
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Windows and mirrors Note: On vehicles with automatic Detection limitations transmission, the system is active only in There may be certain instances where D and N. vehicles entering and exiting the blind spot The system is only active when you zones may not be detected.
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Windows and mirrors When you turn the system off no further Trailer towing false alerts alerts will be received. The BLIS warning CAUTION indicator will illuminate. See Warning lamps and indicators (page 79). Vehicles fitted with a trailer tow module not approved by us may not Detection errors correctly be detected.
Instruments GAUGES Type 1 E130149 Information display. See Information displays (page 83). Speedometer Engine coolant temperature gauge Fuel gauge Tachometer...
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Instruments Type 2 E130150 Information display. See Information displays (page 83). Speedometer Engine coolant temperature gauge Fuel gauge Tachometer If the needle enters the red section, the Engine coolant temperature engine is overheating. Stop the engine, gauge switch the ignition off and determine the cause once the engine has cooled All vehicles down.
Instruments Brake system lamp WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS It illuminates when the parking brake is engaged. The following warning lamps and indicators illuminate when the ignition is WARNING switched on: Reduce your speed gradually and • Airbag stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
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Instruments Low fuel level warning lamp CAUTION If the engine warning lamp illuminates If it illuminates, refuel as soon as in conjunction with a message, have possible. the system checked as soon as possible. Main beam indicator Front fog lamp indicator It will illuminate when you switch the headlamp main beam on.
Instruments Stability control (ESP) indicator Automatic transmission While driving, it flashes during If position P is not selected, a warning activation of the system. After chime will sound when the driver’s door switching on the ignition, if it is opened. does not illuminate or illuminates Frost continuously while driving, this indicates...
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Instruments Luggage compartment lid - When the vehicle’s speed exceeds the power liftgate pre-determined limit, a warning chime will sound if a rear seat belt is unfastened. During operation and programming, the See Seat belt reminder (page 32). system may sound various chimes: •...
Information displays Settings GENERAL INFORMATION Note: The information display will remain on for several minutes after you switch off Controls the ignition. Press the up and down arrow buttons Various systems on your vehicle can be to scroll through and highlight the options controlled using the information display within a menu.
Information displays Trip Computer Trip odometer Dist to empty Instant fuel Average fuel Average speed Outside air Total odometer Information Deflat detection Seatbelts Settings Driver assist Traction ctrl BLIS Hill start assist Lighting Rain light Ambient light Dimming Auto Manual Hdlamp delay Manual 20 seconds...
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Information displays Chimes Park slot Information Warning Convenience Aux heater Park heater Set time Time 1 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Set time Time 2 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Once Heat now Full guard Alarm Reduced Ask on exit System check...
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Information displays All vehicles Radio FM AST DAB1 DAB2 AM AST Auxiliary iPOD Bluetooth audio Line in Phone Dial number Phone book Call lists Bluetooth Redial Select phone Reject all calls Menu Audio settings Adaptive volume Sound Nav audio mixing DSP settings DSP equaliser News...
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Information displays Vehicles with navigation system Navigation Route Active guidance Route sections list Block next section Unblock rt sectn Country Destination input City/postcode Street District Start guidance Traffic TMC messages Block next section Route sections list Unblock rt sectn Start guidance Home address Change address Last destinations...
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Information displays Eco settings Trailer Roof box Dynamic Motorway Tunnel Ferry/motorail Toll Seasonal roads Toll sticker Special functions GPS info System info Enter position Demo mode See separate menu structure Radio See separate menu structure Auxiliary See separate menu structure Phone See separate menu structure Menu...
Information displays Assistance options Signs/lanes Speed limits Nav icons in lists Personal data Clear last destination Clear favourites Delete home address Clear all Reset all settings See separate menu structure Audio Settings Clock Settings See separate menu structure E130536 Outside air temperature TRIP COMPUTER Shows the outside air temperature.
Information displays Measure units To toggle between metric and imperial units, scroll to this display and press the OK button. Toggling the units of measure using this display will affect the following displays: • Distance to empty. • Average fuel consumption. •...
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Information displays Airbag Message Message Action indicator Have the system checked by a Airbag malfunction service now amber properly trained technician as soon as possible. Alarm Message Message Action indicator Alarm triggered check vehicle amber See Alarm (page 47). Alarm malfunction service Have the system checked by a required properly trained technician.
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Information displays Blind spot monitor Message Message Action indicator BLIS sensor blocked check See Blind spot monitor (page amber handbook 74). Have the system checked by a BLIS: right sensor fault service amber properly trained technician as required soon as possible. Have the system checked by a BLIS: left sensor fault service amber...
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Information displays Message Message Action indicator Vehicle is moving. Stop the Passenger side rear door open vehicle as soon as safely possible and close. Vehicle is moving. Stop the Luggage compartment lid open vehicle as soon as safely possible and close. Vehicle is moving.
Ford KeyFree switch ignition off See Keyless starting (page press POWER 131). See Keyless entry (page 42). Ford KeyFree key not inside car See Keyless starting (page Ford KeyFree press brake to start 131). See Keyless starting (page Ford KeyFree press clutch to start 131).
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Information displays Lighting Message Message Action indicator One or both of the brake lamp bulbs have blown. Check the Brake lamp bulb fault brake lamp bulbs. See Chan- ging a bulb (page 62). Park lamp bulb fault One or both of the rear fog lamp bulbs have blown.
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Information displays Message Message Action indicator See Engine oil check (page Engine oil level low check level amber 190). Engine oil change due Service Indication Have the system checked by a Water detected in fuel service amber properly trained technician as required soon as possible.
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Information displays Power steering Message Message Action indicator Power steering. Full steering will be maintained but you will need Steering assist malfunction check to exert greater force on the amber handbook steering wheel. Have the system checked by a properly trained technician as soon as possible.
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Information displays Message Message Action indicator apply the foot brake and parking brake until the transmission has cooled and the message disap- pears from the display. If the vehicle is driven with this message active you may experi- ence vehicle judder as a further overheat warning.
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Information displays Tyre pressure monitoring system Message Message Action indicator The pressure in one or more tyres Check tyre pressures amber has dropped. Check as soon as possible. Permanent malfunction. Have Tyre pressure sys malfunction amber your vehicle checked by a prop- service required erly trained technician.
Climate control Warming the interior PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION Direct the air towards your feet. In cold or Outside air humid weather conditions, direct some of the air towards the windscreen and the Keep the air intakes forward of the door windows. windscreen free from obstruction (snow, leaves etc.) to allow the climate control Cooling the interior...
Climate control Side air vent MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL Air distribution control E129787 Second row air vents E74660 Face level Face level and footwell Footwell E129790 Footwell and windscreen Windscreen You can set the air distribution control to any position between the symbols.
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Climate control Blower Ventilation E129885 Set the air distribution control, blower and air vents to suit your requirements. Air conditioning Switching the air conditioning on and off E75470 Note: If you switch the blower off, the windscreen may mist up. If you turn the blower off, the air conditioning will turn off.
Climate control With the heater control in this position, the If you move the air distribution control to air conditioning and recirculated air will a position other than E, the A/C will switch on automatically. remain on. You can switch the air conditioning and You can switch the air conditioning and recirculated air on and off.
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Climate control Mono mode Note: Avoid adjusting the settings when the vehicle interior is extremely hot or In mono mode, the temperature settings cold. The automatic climate control for both the driver’s and passenger’s side adjusts to the current circumstances are linked.
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Climate control Blower Press the windscreen defrosting and demisting button. Outside air will flow into the vehicle. Air conditioning is automatically selected. As long as the air distribution is set to this position, you cannot select recirculated air. Use the buttons to adjust the blower speed.
Climate control Switching off the automatic Heated exterior mirrors climate control Electric exterior mirrors are fitted with a heating element that will defrost or demist the mirror glass. They will switch on automatically when you switch the heated E91394 rear window on. Press the OFF button.
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Climate control The parking heater operates independently of the vehicle heater by Park Heater heating the engine’s coolant circuit. It is fed from the vehicle fuel tank. You can also use it while the vehicle is in motion to Program 1 help the vehicle heater warm up the interior more quickly.
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Climate control 1. Use the arrow buttons on the steering wheel to enter the main menu. 2. Select the first programme time list. 3. Highlight the day on which the heater should warm up the vehicle. 4. Press the OK button. 5.
Seats • hold the steering wheel with your arms SITTING IN THE CORRECT slightly bent. POSITION • bend your legs slightly so that you can press the pedals fully. • position the shoulder strap of the seat belt over the centre of your shoulder and position the lap strap tightly across your hips.
Seats Adjusting the lumbar support Adjusting the angle of the seatback E78058 E130250 Adjusting the height of the driver’s seat HEAD RESTRAINTS Adjusting the head restraint WARNINGS Raise the rear head restraint when the rear seat is occupied by a passenger.
Seats REAR SEATS Second row seats - C-MAX Comfort seat system WARNINGS When folding or unfolding the seats, take care not to get your fingers caught between the seatback and seat frame. Rock the seat backwards and forwards after moving to make sure that it is fully engaged in its catch.
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Seats Note: A table surface and cup holders are located on the rear of the centre seatback. E78064 Note: As the seats slide rearwards, they also move slightly inboard. E78066 4. Pull the lever on the outer front edge Remove the seat belts from the belt of the outboard seats and push the guides on the outboard seatbacks.
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Seats E78068 Pull the lever on the seatback and lift the seatback up. E78067 Folding the seats forward Pull the lever on the side of the seatback and fold the seatback forwards. Push it Note: To increase the space in the down until it engages.
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Seats WARNING Always attach the retaining strap to the front head restraint when a rear seat is folded forwards. E78071 Pull out and attach the retaining straps to the front head restraints to hold the folded seats in the upright position. Returning the seats to the seating position WARNINGS...
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Seats Fold the seats back down until they engage. Raise the seatbacks. Install the rear seatbelts in the belt guides on the outboard seatbacks. Removing the seats WARNING The rear seats are heavy. To avoid injury, take care when lifting the seats.
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Seats E78075 3. Push down both red levers to open the locking mechanism. E78077 4. Remove the seat. Holding the seat at an angle of Installing the seats approximately 45 degrees to the floor, lower the seat onto the retaining bar. WARNINGS To avoid injury, take care when folding the seats down.
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Seats Second row seats - Grand C- WARNINGS When folding or unfolding the seats, take care not to get your fingers caught between the seatback and seat frame. Rock the seat backwards and forwards after moving to make sure that it is fully engaged in its catch. Make sure the rear of the seat is free from obstruction when moving it rearwards.
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Seats Stowing the centre seat WARNING Make sure the centre seat back is in the upright position when the vehicle is moving. Note: You can use the space between the outboard seats to access the third row seats when the centre seat has been stowed.
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Seats E129300 Folding the seats forward WARNING Do not use the third row seats when the second row seats have been E129298 folded forward. 1. Pull the strap and lift the cushion. 2. Lift the lever and push the seatback Note: The centre seat must be stowed down until it locks.
Seats Folding the seats flat CAUTIONS When transporting a load with the seats folded flat, fold the relevant carpet forwards to cover the folded seat back. Do not place heavy objects in the area marked on the carpet. E130471 The maximum temperature is reached after five or six minutes.
Convenience features SUN BLINDS Side windows E125025 The sun blind is operated by a switch located between the sun visors. E74809 Opening and closing the sun blind Pull the blind up and attach it to the hooks (A). Roof WARNING Do not operate the sun blind unless it is free from obstruction.
Convenience features Opening and closing the sun blind 3. Press and hold switch B to the first automatically action point, until the blind fully opens. 4. Press and hold switch A to the first Press the switch to the second action action point, until the blind fully closes.
Auxiliary power sockets are located in the 12 volt appliances that have a maximum centre console and in the luggage current rating of 15 Amperes. Use only compartment. Ford accessory connectors or connectors Power inverter specified for use with SAE standard sockets. CAUTIONS...
Convenience features CUP HOLDERS STORAGECOMPARTMENTS Centre console storage WARNING compartment Do not place hot drinks in the cup holders when the vehicle is moving. Seat back trays WARNING Do not use the trays when the vehicle is moving. Make sure that you secure the trays in the lowered position before setting off.
Convenience features AUXILIARY INPUT (AUX IN) USB PORT SOCKET E91511 E91511 E130070 See Connectivity (page 275). E130068 See Auxiliary input (AUX IN) socket (page 253).
Convenience features SATELLITE NAVIGATION UNIT HOLDER Adjusting the holder E112711 1. Unlock. 2. Adjust the holder to the desired position. 3. Lock. Note: Make sure that the navigation unit holder is locked in position. FLOOR MATS WARNING When using the floor mats, always make sure the floor mat is properly secured using the appropriate fixings and positioned so that it does not...
Starting the engine II The ignition is switched on. All electrical GENERAL INFORMATION circuits are operational. Warning lamps and indicators illuminate. This is the key General points on starting position when driving. You must also If the battery has been disconnected the select it when being towed.
Starting the engine Vehicles with manual transmission If you have difficulty starting the engine when the temperature is below -25ºC • Press the clutch pedal. (-13ºF), press the accelerator pedal between ¼ to ½ of its travel and try again. STARTING A PETROL Flooded engine ENGINE...
Starting the engine STARTING A DIESEL ENGINE WARNINGS Always check that the steering Cold or hot engine wheel lock is deactivated before attempting to move your vehicle. All vehicles See Steering wheel lock (page 129). Note: When the temperature is below -15ºC (5ºF), you may need to crank the Note: A valid passive key must be engine for up to 25 seconds.
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Starting the engine 2. Press the start button. Starting a diesel engine Note: Engine cranking may not commence until the engine glow plug cycle has been completed. This may take several seconds in extremely cold conditions. Note: Continue to press the clutch or brake pedal until engine cranking begins.
Starting the engine Press and hold the start button for two If you drive only short distances or your seconds, or press three times within three journeys contain frequent stopping and seconds. starting, where there is increased acceleration and deceleration, occasional trips with the following conditions could DIESEL PARTICULATE assist the regeneration process:...
Fuel spillage could be Note: The use of additives or other hazardous to other road users. engine treatments not approved by Ford Do not use any kind of flames or is not recommended. heat near the fuel system. The fuel Note: We do not recommend the system is under pressure.
Fuel and refuelling Press the flap to open it. Open the flap CAUTIONS fully until it engages. Do not run the engine when a spark plug lead is disconnected. When you insert the fuel nozzle, a spring loaded inhibitor will open if the correct size Do not push-start or tow-start your nozzle is detected.
A funnel is located in the glove box. Use stop/start driving, air conditioning usage, this when refilling with a fuel can. the accessories fitted and towing etc. Your Ford dealer can give you advice on REFUELLING improving your fuel consumption. CAUTION...
Transmission MANUAL TRANSMISSION Neutral Drive CAUTION Sport mode and manual shifting Do not engage reverse gear when the vehicle is moving. This can cause WARNING damage to the transmission. Apply the brakes before moving the selector lever and keep them applied until you are ready to move off.
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Transmission Sport mode and manual shifting Neutral - Vehicles with a 6 speed In this position, power is not transmitted transmission to the drive wheels but the transmission is not locked. You can start the engine Note: A shift will occur only when the with the selector lever in this position.
Transmission Hints on driving with an automatic transmission CAUTION Do not idle the engine for long periods of time in drive with the brakes applied. Moving off 1. Release the parking brake. 2. Release the brake pedal and press the accelerator pedal. Stopping 1.
Brakes PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION PARKING BRAKE All vehicles Note: Depending on applicable laws and regulations in the country for which your WARNING vehicle was originally built, the brake lamps may flash if you brake heavily. Vehicles with an automatic transmission should always be left Disc brakes with the selector lever in position P.
Stability control Stability control (ESP) warning lamp PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION The ESP warning lamp will flash when the Electronic stability programme system is operating. See Warning (ESP) lamps and indicators (page 79). WARNING Emergency brake assist ESP does not relieve you of your WARNING responsibility to drive with due care and attention.
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Stability control To turn the system off and on. See Information displays (page 83).
Hill start assist 2. Highlight Setup with the up and down PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION buttons and press the right arrow button. The system makes it easier to pull away when the vehicle is on a slope without the 3. Highlight Hill Start and press the right need to use the parking brake.
Hill start assist 2. When you remove your foot from the brake pedal, the vehicle will remain on the slope without rolling away for a short time. This hold time will automatically be extended if you are in the process of driving off. Note: The brakes will be released automatically.
Parking aid Note: The parking aid may emit false PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION tones if it detects a signal using the same frequency as the sensors or if the vehicle WARNING is fully laden. The parking aid does not relieve you Note: The outer sensors may detect the of your responsibility to drive with side walls of a garage.
Parking aid E130180 E130178 A trailer symbol indicates there is a trailer attached and the system is disabled. Distance Indicator. As the distance decreases the indicator USING THE PARKING AID - moves towards the vehicle. VEHICLES WITH: FRONT A continuous tone will start at a distance AND REAR PARKING AID of less than 30 centimetres (11 inches) to the rear bumper.
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Parking aid Manoeuvring with the parking Note: On vehicles with a tow bar fitted and approved by us the continuous tone will start at a distance of 45 centimetres (18 inches) from the rear bumper. You will hear an alternating tone from the front and rear if obstacles are closer than 30 centimetres (11 inches) to the front and rear bumpers.
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Parking aid E130180 A trailer symbol indicates there is a trailer attached and the rear sensors are disabled.
Active park assist PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION USING ACTIVE PARK ASSIST WARNINGS CAUTIONS Active park assist does not relieve The sensors may not detect objects you of your responsibility to drive in heavy rain or other conditions that with due care and attention. cause disruptive reflections.
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Active park assist E130107 Note: To disable the chimes: See The information and entertainment display Personalised settings (page 89). will inform you and a chime will be heard when a suitable space is found. Drive slowly to position A, then follow the system instructions.
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Active park assist E130109 Move the vehicle forwards. Stop the vehicle when you hear a continuous tone. Repeat the above steps until the vehicle is satisfactory parked. The message centre will indicate when active park assist has finished the manoeuvre.
Rear view camera PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION The camera is a visual aid for use when reversing. WARNING The camera does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention. CAUTIONS If you use a high pressure spray to wash your vehicle, only spray the camera briefly from a distance not E99105...
Rear view camera Using the display CAUTIONS Obstacles above the camera position will not be shown. Inspect the area behind your vehicle if necessary. Marks are for general guidance only, and are calculated for vehicles in maximum load conditions on an even road surface.
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Rear view camera Amber - 2 metres (79 inches) Amber - centre line of the projected vehicle path Note: When reversing with a trailer, the lines on the screen are not shown. The camera will show the vehicle direction and not the trailer.
Cruise control Changing the set speed PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION WARNING Cruise control allows you to control your speed using the switches on the steering When you are going downhill, your wheel. You can use cruise control when speed may increase above the set you exceed approximately 30 km/h (20 speed.
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Cruise control The cruise control indicator will illuminate and the system will attempt to resume the speed that you previously set. Switching cruise control off E130072 The system will not retain the speed that you previously set. The cruise control indicator will not illuminate.
Speed limiter Press the SET+ switch or the SET- PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION switch to select your desired speed limit. The speed is indicated in the information WARNING display and stored as the set speed. When you are going downhill, your Press button B to cancel the limiter and speed may increase above the set place it in standby mode.
Load carrying GENERAL INFORMATION CAUTIONS Do not allow items to contact the rear windows. WARNINGS Use load securing straps to an Do not use any abrasive materials to approved standard, e.g. DIN. clean the interior of the rear windows. Make sure that you secure all loose Do not install stickers or labels to the items properly.
Load carrying LUGGAGE COVERS REAR UNDER FLOOR STORAGE WARNING WARNING Do not place objects on the luggage cover. When you are using a child restraint with a support leg on a second row seat, make sure that you locate the support leg securely on the under floor storage compartment lid.
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Load carrying E87052 E130321 1. Push the ends of the upper bar 3. Tighten the belts. towards each other and insert them Removing the net into the retainers on the roof. Push the bar forwards into the narrow section of the retainers. E130322 1.
Note: The side mounting tracks are ROOF RACKS AND LOAD designed such that crossbars (for bicycle CARRIERS carriers, ski carriers etc.) from the Ford accessories range can be fitted. Roof rack Note: Before installing the crossbars, clean the side mounting tracks with water WARNINGS and a sponge.
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Load carrying 4 Nm E130066 2. Pull the handle out. E98208 3. Turn the handle clockwise to bring the 5. Push the handle in. Turn the key crossbar in contact with the rail. clockwise to lock. 6. Remove the key. Accessing the T-notch E130067 Note: Make sure there is no gap...
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Load carrying Installing a roof box E130002 Make sure the adhesive pads are not in contact with the installation bolt.
Towing Change down a gear before you reach a TOWING A TRAILER steep downhill gradient. WARNINGS RETRACTABLE TOW BALL Do not exceed 100 km/h (62 mph). CAUTION The rear tyre pressures must be Only move the tow ball arm with your increased by 0.2 bar (3 psi) above hand.
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Towing Swivelling the tow ball in WARNINGS Keep your hands away from the handwheel as it rotates during the locking process. You will hear a warning tone when the tow ball arm is not in one of the locked positions. If you do not hear the tone when moving the tow ball arm, do not use the tow bar and have it checked by a properly trained technician.
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Towing E75177 E75179 4. Manually turn the tow ball arm steadily 3. Release the handwheel. The tow ball from its midway position to the stop arm is not locked. This is indicated by in the stowage position. The tow ball the warning tone and the handwheel arm automatically locks in the end projects about five millimetres (0.2...
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Towing Driving with a trailer WARNING If any of the conditions below cannot be met, do not use the tow bar and have it checked by a properly trained technician. Before starting your journey, make sure that the tow ball arm is properly locked. Check that: •...
Driving hints RUNNING-IN DRIVING THROUGH WATER Tyres Driving through water WARNING CAUTIONS Drive through water in an emergency New tyres need to be run-in for only, and not as part of normal approximately 500 kilometres (300 driving. miles). During this time, you may experience different driving Engine damage can occur if water characteristics.
Emergency equipment Pull the red handle and fold the seatback FIRST AID KIT forward. Space is provided in the under floor storage compartment to store a first aid kit. See Rear under floor storage (page 162). WARNING TRIANGLE E130151 Slide the front seat fully rearwards. See Seats (page 109).
Fuses Load compartment fuse box FUSE BOX LOCATIONS Engine compartment fuse box This fuse box is located in the engine compartment See Maintenance (page 184). Passenger compartment fuse E130147 CHANGING A FUSE WARNINGS E130170 Do not modify the electrical system of your vehicle in any way.
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Fuses Ampere Fuse Circuits protected rating Fuel pump Not used Not used Passive anti theft system (PATS) Interior lamp, driver's door switch pack, glove box Cigar lighter, second row power point Rain sensor module, interior mirror Not used Not used Liftgate release Driver's door lock, double locking Information and entertainment display...
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Fuses Ampere Fuse Circuits protected rating Interior motion sensor, RF receiver, sun blinds. Washer pump ground Central locking ground Driver's door lock and double locking ground Radio, navigation system, passenger airbag deactivation switch, heated front seats switch, parking heater, manual air conditioning heater module Restraint system Not used...
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Fuses Ampere Fuse Circuits protected rating Door module (left-hand front) (power windows, central locking, electric folding exterior mirror, heated exterior mirror) Door module (right-hand front) (window up/down, central locking, electric folding mirror, heated mirror) Door module (left-hand rear) (window up/down) Door module (right-hand rear) (window up/down) Security Horn Electric driver's seat...
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Fuses Ampere Fuse Circuits protected rating Not used Blind spot information system Park aid Module Rear view camera Power inverter Not used Heated driver's seat Heated front passenger seat Not used Sun blind system Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used...
Vehicle recovery Rear towing eye TOWING POINTS Towing eye location The screw-in towing eye is located in the spare wheel well. The towing eye must always be carried in the vehicle. Installing the towing eye CAUTION The screw-in towing eye has a left-hand thread.
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Vehicle recovery CAUTIONS Too much tension in the tow rope could cause damage to your vehicle or the vehicle that is towing. Select neutral when your vehicle is being towed. In the event of a breakdown or mechanical failure do not use individual axle carriers.
• Brake fluid level. See Brake and resale value. There is a large network of clutch fluid check (page 191). Ford Authorised Repairers that are there to help you with their professional • Washer fluid level. See Washer fluid servicing expertise. We believe that their check (page 191).
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Maintenance E87786 Open the bonnet and support it with the strut. E105063 Closing the bonnet Raise the bonnet slightly and move the catch upwards. WARNING Make sure that the bonnet is closed properly. Lower the bonnet and allow it to drop from under its own weight for the last 20 –...
Maintenance Battery: See Vehicle battery (page 196). Engine compartment fuse box: See Fuses (page 173). Air cleaner: No maintenance necessary. Engine oil dipstick : See Engine oil check (page 190). Screen washer fluid reservoir : See Washer fluid check (page 191). For easy identification, filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are marked in colour.
Do not top up further than the MAX CAUTION mark. Do not use oil additives or other engine treatments. Under certain Top up with fluid that meets the Ford conditions, they could damage the specification. See Technical engine. specifications (page 192).
Note: The brake and the clutch systems are supplied from the same reservoir. Unscrew the cap slowly. Any pressure Top up with fluid that meets the Ford will escape slowly as you unscrew the specification. See Technical cap.
WSS-M6C57-A2 DOT 4 Brake Fluid Your engine has been designed to be used with Castrol and Ford Engine Oil, which gives a fuel economy benefit whilst maintaining the durability of your engine. For petrol engines only, Ford and Castrol have developed a low friction SAE-5W-20 oil which offers further fuel economy benefits over the standard SAE-5W-30 oil.
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Maintenance Variant Item Capacity in litres (gallons) Vehicles with a petrol Fuel tank 55 (12.1) engine - C-MAX 1.6L Duratorq-TDCi - C- Fuel tank 53 (11.7) 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi - C- Fuel tank 60 (13.2) Windscreen washer system 4.5 (1) - with headlamp washers Windscreen washer system - without headlamp 3 (0.7)
Vehicle care Cleaning the chrome trim CLEANING THE EXTERIOR CAUTION WARNING Do not use abrasives or chemical If you use a car wash with a waxing solvents. Use soapy water. cycle, make sure that you remove the wax from the windscreen. Body paintwork preservation CAUTIONS CAUTIONS...
You should repair paintwork damage caused by stones from the road or minor scratches as soon as possible. A choice of products is available from your Ford Dealer. Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Vehicle battery 1. Position the vehicles so that they do USING BOOSTER CABLES not touch one another. 2. Switch off the engine and any CAUTIONS electrical equipment. Connect batteries with only the same nominal voltage. 3. Connect the positive (+) terminal of vehicle B with the positive (+) terminal Always use booster cables with of vehicle A (cable C).
Wheels and tyres GENERAL INFORMATION WARNINGS Do not use snow chains on this type of wheel. CAUTIONS Use only approved wheel and tyre Do not drive through an automatic sizes. Using other sizes could car wash. damage the vehicle and will make the National Type Approval invalid.
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Wheels and tyres Jacking and lifting points Vehicles without tyre repair kit Your vehicle jack, wheel brace, screw-in CAUTION towing eye and wheel trim remover are Use only the specified jacking points. located in the spare wheel well. If you use other positions, you may damage the body, steering, suspension, engine, braking system or the fuel lines.
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Wheels and tyres Assembling the wheel brace Type one WARNING When returning the wheel brace extension to its original position, take care not to get your fingers caught. Note: Make sure that the wheel brace is fully extended. E93302 Small arrow-shaped marks on the sills A show the location of the jacking points.
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Wheels and tyres Removing the wheel trim WARNINGS If your vehicle has a manual Type one transmission, select first or reverse gear. If it has an automatic Insert the flat end of the wheel brace transmission, select park. between the rim and the trim and carefully remove the trim.
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Wheels and tyres CAUTION Do not install alloy wheels using wheel nuts designed for use with steel wheels. Note: The wheel nuts of alloy wheels and spoked steel wheels can also be used for the steel spare wheel for a short time (maximum two weeks).
Wheels and tyres • Drive with caution and avoid WARNING making sudden steering or Have the wheel nuts checked for driving manoeuvres, especially if tightness and the tyre pressure the vehicle is heavily loaded or you are checked as soon as possible. towing a trailer.
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Wheels and tyres • Leave the engine running while the kit CAUTION is in use, but not if the vehicle is in an Screwing the bottle onto the bottle enclosed or poorly ventilated area (for holder will pierce the seal of the example, inside a building).
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Wheels and tyres Remove the power plug G from the Power plug with cable cigar lighter socket or auxiliary power Compressor switch socket. Label Quickly unscrew the hose C from the tyre valve and replace the Bottle lid protective cap A. Fasten the valve Sealant bottle cap again.
Wheels and tyres 3. If the pressure of the sealant-filled tyre Empty sealant bottles can be disposed is 1.3 bar (19 psi) or more, adjust it to of together with normal household waste. the specified pressure. See Return remains of sealant to your dealer Technical specifications (page or dispose of it in compliance with local 208).
Wheels and tyres USING WINTER TYRES TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM CAUTION WARNINGS Make sure that you use the correct wheel nuts for the type of wheel the The system does not relieve you of winter tyres are fitted to. your responsibility to regularly check the tyre pressures.
Wheels and tyres System reset Note: The system will still function correctly, but there may be an increased Note: Do not reset the system when the detection time. vehicle is moving. If a low pressure warning message is Note: You should reset the system displayed in the information display, check following any adjustment to the tyre the tyre pressures as soon as possible...
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Wheels and tyres C-MAX Up to 160 km/h (100 mph) Normal load Full load Variant Tyre size Front Rear Front Rear bar (psi) bar (psi) bar (psi) bar (psi) Vehicles with a 2.1 (31) 2.1 (31) 2.5 (36) 2.8 (41) 205/55 R 16 petrol engine Vehicles with a...
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Wheels and tyres Normal load Full load Variant Tyre size Front Rear Front Rear bar (psi) bar (psi) bar (psi) bar (psi) 1.6L EcoBoost SCTi 205/55 R 16 2.3 (33) 2.1 (31) 2.5 (36) 2.8 (41) 1.6L Duratorq-TDCi 205/55 R 16 2.3 (33) 2.1 (31) 2.5 (36)
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Wheels and tyres Normal load Full load Variant Tyre size Front Rear Front Rear bar (psi) bar (psi) bar (psi) bar (psi) Vehicles with a 2.1 (31) 2.3 (33) 2.5 (36) 2.8 (41) 215/55 R 16 petrol engine Vehicles with a 2.3 (33) 2.3 (33) 2.5 (36)
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Wheels and tyres Normal load Full load Variant Tyre size Front Rear Front Rear bar (psi) bar (psi) bar (psi) bar (psi) Vehicles with a 215/55 R 16 2.4 (35) 2.3 (33) 2.6 (38) 3 (44) diesel engine Vehicles with a 215/50 R 17 2.3 (33) 2.3 (33)
Vehicle identification VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION PLATE NUMBER (VIN) Note: The vehicle identification plate design may vary to that shown. Note: The information shown on the vehicle identification plate is dependant upon market requirements. E87496 The vehicle identification number is stamped into the floor panel on the right-hand side, beside the front seat.
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Technical specifications Item Dimension description Dimension in mm (inches) Bumper – end of tow ball 111 (4.4) Attachment point – centre of tow ball 4 (0.1) (C-MAX) Attachment point – centre of tow ball 5 (0.2) (Grand C-MAX) Wheel centre – centre of tow ball 925 (36.4) Centre of tow ball –...
Navigation introduction GENERAL INFORMATION CAUTIONS Use only 12 cm (4.7 inches) discs or Press the relevant button on the unit bezel 8 cm (3.1 inches) discs with a suitable to access the system functions. This will adaptor. take you into the selected mode. Do not attempt to open the unit.
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Read and follow all stated safety precautions. Failure to do so may increase your risk of collision and personal injury. Ford Motor Company shall not be liable for any damages of any type arising from failure to follow these guidelines.
GPS receiver. an incompatibility can occur between the phone and hands-free system, which in Note: The Ford Mobile Navigation must some cases may significantly degrade the be installed and activated on your mobile system performance. To avoid this phone.
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2. Switch your mobile phone on and start 1. Select the option you require, or if it is the "Ford Mobile Navigation". not shown on the screen use the up 3. Choose "Select Destination".
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Navigation Quick start Destination input screen • Use the up and down arrow buttons and scroll to Destination input. • Press the OK button to activate your selection. Note: A list with several options is shown. • Starting from the top, select the country followed by either the postcode if available or city and street name.
Navigation unit overview NAVIGATION UNIT Descriptions for function OVERVIEW buttons 1-4 Function buttons 1 to 4 are context dependent, and change according to the current unit mode. Descriptions for the functions are shown at the bottom of the screen display. E104157...
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Navigation unit overview Vehicles with CD-SD navigation system E129241 CD eject. Navigation arrows. CD aperture. Information. Map select. See Route displays (page 233). Menu select. See System settings (page 229). Telephone keypad and station presets. See Audio unit operation (page 244).
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Navigation unit overview Function 3. Seek up. CD track selection. See Station tuning control (page 244). See Track selection (page 249). On/off and volume control. See On/off control (page 244). Seek down. CD track selection. See Station tuning control (page 244). See Track selection (page 249).
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Navigation unit overview Vehicles with Sony CD-SD navigation system E129242 On/off control. See On/off control (page 244). Navigation select. See System settings (page 229). Telephone keypad and station presets. See Audio unit operation (page 244). See Audio unit menus (page 247). See Telephone (page 255). CD aperture.
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Navigation unit overview Seek up. CD track selection. end call. See Station tuning control (page 244). See Track selection (page 249). See Using the telephone (page 257). Home select. See System settings (page 229). Traffic announcement. See Traffic Message Channel (page 234). Function 4.
Navigation unit overview LOADING THE NAVIGATION DATA Loading the navigation data E129900 1. Load the navigation SD card into the aperture. 2. Press the NAV button. The road safety warning will be shown in the display. 3. Use the up and down arrow buttons to select the required feature.
System settings Last destinations SYSTEM SETTINGS This feature allows quick access to a Most of the important settings for your history of previous destinations entered navigation unit can be accessed via the in the system. A detailed display will show MENU or NAV button.
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System settings Special functions Nav audio mixing This feature allows you to select GPS and This feature allows you to adjust the system information or a demonstration of volume mix between the navigation voice the system functionality. output and audio source. Map display DSP settings This feature allows you to change the way...
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System settings Clock settings Set time This feature allows you to manually adjust the time. Set date This feature allows you to manually adjust the date, month and year. GPS time This feature allows you to, if in a suitable coverage area, automatically adjust the date and time using GPS.
Navigation system Eco settings ROUTE OPTIONS MENU Trailer You can set a number of options which alter the way a route is planned. Use this feature to change the economy settings of your journey relating to Using the up, down, left and right arrow whether or not you are towing a trailer buttons, you can select from the list which and if so the size of trailer being towed.
Navigation system Seasonal roads Junction zoom When switched on the system will look This feature will automatically increase the for seasonal roads on your route and zoom on the map display at times when automatically update your route distance you are required to make a turn, or and timings.
Traffic Message Channel Select the required item to display a list of PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION TMC messages. This is only an overview display which gives very basic information. Traffic message channel (TMC) stations Select the message you require further are broadcast on the FM waveband. TMC information on and another screen will be is a feature that receives traffic alerts displayed giving full message details on...
Map updates MAP UPDATES The road network is constantly changing due to new roads, changes in road classification, etc. Therefore, it is not always possible to exactly match the map data in the system to the current road network. Map information is regularly updated, but all areas are not necessarily covered to the same level of detail.
Audio introduction IMPORTANT AUDIO INFORMATION WARNINGS Due to technical incompatibility, E66257 recordable (CD-R) and rewritable Disc labels (CD-RW) discs may not function correctly. Audio CD These CD radio units will play compact discs that conform to the International Red Book standard audio specification.
Audio unit overview Note: Units have an integrated multi AUDIO UNIT OVERVIEW function display situated above the CD aperture. This shows important information regarding control of your audio unit. Additionally, there are various icons placed around the display screen which light up when a function is active (for example CD, Radio or Aux.) Type 1 E130324...
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Audio unit overview Seek up. CD track selection. See Station tuning control (page 244). See Track selection (page 249). On/off and volume control. Seek down. CD track selection. See Station tuning control (page 244). See Track selection (page 249). Menu select. Sound button.
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Audio unit overview E130142 CD eject. See Compact disc player (page 249). Navigation arrows. CD aperture. See Compact disc player (page 249). Information. Traffic announcement. See Traffic information control (page 245). Sound button. See Sound button (page 244). Telephone keypad and station presets. See Using the telephone (page 257).
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Audio unit overview On/off and volume control. Seek down. CD track selection. See Station tuning control (page 244). See Track selection (page 249). Function 2. Function 1. Menu select. Phone menu. See Telephone (page 255). Auxiliary, USB and iPod select. See Auxiliary input (AUX IN) socket (page 127).
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Audio unit overview E129074 On/off control. Display select. Telephone keypad and station presets. See Using the telephone (page 257). See Station preset buttons (page 245). CD aperture. See Compact disc player (page 249). Navigation arrows. DSP select. See Digital signal processing (DSP) (page 247). CD eject.
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Audio unit overview Mute. Traffic announcement. See Traffic information control (page 245). Function 4. Sound button. See Sound button (page 244). Function 3. Function 2. Menu select. Function 1. Phone menu. See Telephone (page 255). Auxiliary select. See Auxiliary input (AUX IN) socket (page 127). See Auxiliary input (AUX IN) socket (page 253).
Audio system security SECURITY CODE Each unit incorporates a unique code that is linked to the vehicle identification number (VIN). The system will automatically check that the audio unit and vehicle match before allowing operation. If a security code message appears, please see your dealer.
Audio unit operation Manual tuning ON/OFF CONTROL Type 1 Press the on/off control. This will also operate the unit for up to one hour with 1. Press the MENU button. the ignition turned off. 2. Select RADIO mode and then The radio will switch off automatically after MANUAL TUNE.
Audio unit operation • Press and hold function button 1 or STATION PRESET BUTTONS the RADIO button. This feature allows you to store your • When the search is complete, sound favourite stations so that they can be is restored and the strongest signals recalled by selecting the appropriate are stored on the Autostore presets.
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Audio unit operation To adjust the preset volume: • Use the volume control to make the necessary adjustment during an incoming TA broadcast. The display will show the level selected. Ending traffic announcements The audio unit will return to normal operation at the end of each traffic announcement.
Audio unit menus AUTOMATIC VOLUME NEWS BROADCASTS CONTROL Some audio units interrupt normal reception to broadcast news bulletins When available, automatic volume control from stations on the FM waveband or (AVC) adjusts the volume level to radio data system (RDS) and enhanced compensate for engine noise and road other network (EON) linked stations, in speed noise.
Audio unit menus When selected, the unit continually 1. Press the MENU button. evaluates signal strength and, if a better 2. Select AUDIO or AUDIO SETTINGS. signal becomes available, the unit will 3. Scroll to RDS REGIONAL and turn on switch to that alternative.
Compact disc player COMPACT DISC PLAYBACK SHUFFLE/RANDOM Note: During playback, the display Random track playback, also known as indicates the disc, track and time that has shuffle, plays all tracks on the CD in elapsed since the start of the track. random order.
Compact disc player When an MP3 CD is playing, options You can play MP3 files recorded on include REPEAT for the track, or to repeat CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs. The disc all the tracks in the folder. Repeat presses must be in the ISO 9660 level 1 or level 2 of function button 1 will toggle these format, or Joliet or Romeo in the options.
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Compact disc player File formats Playback tip: To specify a desired playback order, before the folder or file • With formats other than ISO 9660 level name, input the order by number (e.g., 1 and level 2, folder names or file “01,”...
Compact disc player MP3 navigation • The disc name • The artist name MP3 tracks may be recorded on the CD • The track name in several ways. They can all be placed in the root directory like a conventional audio These display options are selected in the CD, or they can be placed in folders that same way as MP3 displays.
Auxiliary input (AUX IN) socket AUXILIARY INPUT (AUX IN) SOCKET Note: For optimum performance when using any auxiliary device set the volume on the device high. This will reduce audio interference when charging the device via the vehicle power supply socket. When fitted the Auxiliary input (AUX IN) socket permits an auxiliary device, such as an MP3 player, to be linked into the...
Audio troubleshooting AUDIO TROUBLESHOOTING Audio unit display Rectification PLEASE CHECK CD General error message for CD fault conditions, such as cannot read the CD, data-CD inserted, etc. Ensure disc is loaded correct way up. Clean and re-try, or replace disc with known music disc. If error persists contact your dealer.
CAUTION 2. In the Bluetooth menu on your phone, As no common agreement exists, search for Ford Audio and select it. mobile phone manufacturers are able to implement a variety of profiles in 3. Enter the code number shown on the their Bluetooth devices.
Telephone Bond another Bluetooth phone After start up access to the phonebook list can be delayed for several minutes, Bond a new Bluetooth phone as depending upon the size. described in the requirements for a Bluetooth connection. Phonebook categories Phones stored in the system are The category is indicated as an icon: accessible by using the phone list on the Phone...
Telephone Note: Press and hold the up/down arrow USING THE TELEPHONE buttons to search forwards or backwards within the phonebook. Note: Refer to your audio guide for details of the controls. See Audio unit 5. Press the OK button to dial the overview (page 237).
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Telephone 2. Press the up/down arrow buttons until Second incoming calls can be rejected by REDIAL is displayed. pressing function button 4. 3. Press the OK button. Muting the microphone Receiving an incoming call Note: During a call, it is possible to mute the microphone.
Voice control If you are not sure how to continue say PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION "HELP" for assistance or "CANCEL" if you do not wish to continue. CAUTION The "HELP" function provides only a Using the system with the engine off subset of the available voice commands.
Voice control • external device (USB): "TRACK" • Store up to 20 name tags per function. • external device (iPod): "TRACK" • The average recording time for each name tag is approximately 2-3 Start communicating with the seconds. system Before you can start talking to the system AUDIO UNIT COMMANDS you first have to press the VOICE button for each operation and wait until the...
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Voice control Track You can choose a track on your CD directly. Steps User says System answer "CD PLAYER" "CD PLAYER" "TRACK NUMBER PLEASE" "TRACK" "TRACK <number>" "<a number between 1 and 99>" * Can be used as a shortcut. ** Additionally, numbers can be spoken as up to four single digits (for example "2", "4", "5"...
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Voice control "RADIO" "STORE NAME" "PLAY" * Can be used as a shortcut. Tune frequency This function allows you to tune your radio by voice commands. Steps User says System answer "RADIO" "RADIO" "AM" "AM FREQUENCY PLEASE" "FM" "FM FREQUENCY PLEASE" "TUNE <frequency>"...
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Voice control Steps User says System answer "<name>" "STORING NAME" "<name> STORED" Tune name This function allows you to call up a stored radio station. Steps User says System answer "RADIO" "RADIO" "NAME PLEASE" "TUNE NAME" "<name>" "TUNE <name>" * Can be used as a shortcut. Delete name This function allows you to delete a stored radio station.
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Voice control Steps User says System answer "PLAY DIRECTORY" "PLAY <DIRECTORY>" Delete directory This function allows you to delete all stored radio stations at once. Steps User says System answer "RADIO" "RADIO" "DELETE DIRECTORY" "DELETE DIRECTORY" "CONFIRM YES OR NO" "YES"...
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Voice control External devices - USB Overview The overview below shows the available These voice commands support the voice commands. The following lists will functionality of an external USB device give further information about the which may be connected to the audio complete command menu in selected unit.
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Voice control USB Track You can choose a track on your USB device directly. Steps User says System answer "EXTERNAL DEVICE" "EXTERNAL DEVICE" "USB" "USB" "TRACK" "TRACK NUMBER PLEASE" "TRACK <number>" "<a number between 1 and 99>" * Additionally, numbers can be spoken as up to four single digits (for example "2", "4", "5"...
Voice control iPod Track You can choose a track off the all titles list of your iPod directly. Steps User says System answer "EXTERNAL DEVICE" "EXTERNAL DEVICE" "IPOD" "IPOD" "TRACK NUMBER PLEASE" "TRACK" "TRACK <number>" "<a number between 1 and 99>" * Can be used as a shortcut.
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Voice control "PHONE" "HELP" "MOBILE NAME" "DIAL NUMBER" "DIAL NAME" "DELETE NAME" "DELETE DIRECTORY" "PLAY DIRECTORY" "STORE NAME" "REDIAL" "ACCEPT CALLS" "REJECT CALLS" * Can be used as a shortcut. Phone functions Dial number Phone numbers can be dialled after giving the name tag voice command.
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Voice control Dial name Phone numbers can be dialled after giving the name tag voice command. Steps User says System answer "PHONE" "PHONE" "NAME PLEASE" "DIAL NAME" "<name>" "DIAL <name>" "CONFIRM YES OR NO" "YES" "DIALLING" "NO" "COMMAND CANCELLED" * Can be used as a shortcut. Redial This function allows you to redial the last dialled phone number.
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Voice control DTMF (Tone dialling) Note: DTMF can only be used during an ongoing call. Press the VOICE button and This function transfers spoken numbers wait for the system prompt. into DTMF tones. For example, to make Can only be used with vehicles installed a remote enquiry to your home answering with a dedicated VOICE button.
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Voice control Steps User says System answer "PHONE" "PHONE" "DELETE NAME" "NAME PLEASE" "<name>" "DELETE <name>" "CONFIRM YES OR NO" "YES" "<name> DELETED" "NO" "COMMAND CANCELLED" Play directory Use this function to let the system tell you all stored entries. Steps User says System answer...
Voice control Steps User says System answer "PHONE" "PHONE" "REJECT CALLS" "REJECT CALLS" "ACCEPT CALLS" "ACCEPT CALLS" * use this command to turn the reject mode off Overview CLIMATE CONTROL The overview below shows the available COMMANDS voice commands. The following lists will give further information about the Climate complete command menu in selected...
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Voice control Steps User says System answer "CLIMATE" "CLIMATE" "FAN SPEED PLEASE" "‘FAN" "MINIMUM" "FAN MINIMUM" "<a number between 1 and 7>" "FAN <number>" "MAXIMUM" "FAN MAXIMUM" * Can be used as a shortcut. On vehicles fitted with an English language module the "FAN"...
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Voice control Steps User says System answer "MAXIMUM" "TEMPERATURE MAXIMUM" * Can be used as a shortcut. Auto mode Steps User says System answer "CLIMATE" "CLIMATE" "AUTO MODE" "AUTO MODE" * Can be used as a shortcut. Can be deactivated by selecting a different temperature or fan speed.
Cover the connection socket when not in use. • iPod media players (refer to Only use USB Mass-Storage device www.ford-mobile compliant devices. -connectivity.com for latest compatibility list). Always switch your audio unit to a different source (for example the The system is USB 2.0 full speed...
Plug in the device, and if necessary below: secure it to prevent movement within the • Create folders named with the vehicle. structure "Ford<*>" where <*> is a number 1-10. For example "Ford3" Connecting an iPod without an extension. For optimum convenience and audio •...
Connectivity Bonding the device Folder To connect the device to the system E100022 follow the same procedure as for Playlist Bluetooth hands free phones. See Bluetooth setup (page 255). E100023 Operating the device Album Note: The seek buttons and file E100024 information will only work on certain Artist...
Connectivity The display will show the track • folder name information, together with other important • file name. information described below: • A vertical scroll bar on the right side of USING AN IPOD the display shows the current position of the folder view.
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Connectivity The display will show the track information, together with other important information described below: • A vertical scroll bar on the right side of the display shows the current position of the list view. • ">" after an entry indicates a further level down is readable (for example all albums by a particular artist).
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are FCC/INDUSTRY CANADA owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any NOTICE use of such marks by Ford Motor Company is under license. Other This device complies with Part 15 of the trademarks and trade names are those FCC Rules.
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Appendices E114220 ELECTROMAGNETIC TYPE APPROVALS COMPATIBILITY WARNINGS Your vehicle has been tested and E97713 certified to legislations relating to electromagnetic compatibility (72/245/EEC, UN ECE Regulation 10 or other applicable local requirements). It is your responsibility to ensure that any equipment you have fitted complies with applicable local legislations.
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Appendices WARNINGS WARNINGS Radio frequency (RF) transmitter Do not mount any transceiver, equipment (e.g. cellular telephones, microphones, speakers, or any amateur radio transmitters etc.) may other item in the deployment path only be fitted to your vehicle if they comply of the airbag system.
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Appendices Frequency Maximum output power Watt Antenna Positions Band MHz (Peak RMS) 1710 – 1885 10 W 1, 2, 3 1885 – 2025 10 W 1, 2, 3 Note: After the installation of RF transmitters, check for disturbances from and to all electrical equipment in the vehicle, both in the standby and transmit modes.
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Index Audio unit commands......260 Auxiliary input..........264 CD Player............260 External devices - iPod......266 See: Climate control........100 External devices - USB......265 About this handbook........7 Radio.............261 Audio unit menus........247 See: Brakes..........142 Audio unit operation......244 ABS driving hints Audio unit overview......237 See: Hints on driving with ABS....142 Auto-dimming mirror......74 Accessories Autolamps..........58...
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Index Changing a road wheel......198 Assembling the wheel brace....200 Installing a road wheel.......202 Battery connection points....197 Jacking and lifting points......199 Blind spot monitor........74 Locking wheel nuts........198 Blind spot information system (BLIS)..74 Removing a road wheel......201 Detection errors..........76 Removing the wheel trim......201 System detection and alerts......75 Vehicle jack..........198 Turning the system on and off....75...
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Index Compact disc track scanning....250 Type 1............250 Type 2 and 3..........250 Electric exterior mirrors......73 Connecting an external device..276 Electric folding mirrors.........73 Connection..........276 Mirror tilting positions........73 Connecting an external device - Electric seats...........111 Vehicles With: Bluetooth....276 Electric windows........71 Connecting a Bluetooth audio Anti-trap function...........71 device............276 Driver's door switches........71...
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Index Fastening the seat belts......29 Handbrake Second row centre seat belt - See: Parking brake........142 Hazard warning flashers......59 C-MAX............30 Second row centre seat belt - Grand Headlamp levelling........59 C-MAX............31 Recommended headlamp levelling switch Fast forward/reverse......249 positions............59 First aid kit..........172 Headlamp washers........54 Floor mats..........128 Head restraints........110 Fog lamp...
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Index Information messages......90 Airbag..............91 Alarm...............91 Keyless entry...........42 Battery and charging system......91 Disabled keys..........43 Blind spot monitor........92 General information........42 Child power lock...........92 Locking and unlocking the doors with the Doors open...........92 key blade...........44 Engine immobiliser........93 Locking the vehicle........42 Hill start assist..........94 Passive key...........42 Keyless system..........94 Unlocking the vehicle........43...
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All vehicles............142 MP3 navigation..........252 Parts and accessories......7 Multi session..........250 Look for the Ford logo on the following Playing a multi session disc.......251 parts .............8 Now you can be sure that your Ford parts are Ford parts..........7 Navigation introduction......218 General information........218...
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Index Personalised settings......89 Rear window wiper and washers..53 Chime deactivation........90 Intermittent wipe..........53 Language setting.........89 Rear window washer........54 Measure units..........90 Reverse gear wipe........54 Temperature units........90 Refuelling..........136 Programming the remote control..35 Regional mode (REG)......248 Remote control battery Programming a new remote control..35 Reprogramming the unlocking See: Changing the remote control function............35...
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Index Satellite navigation unit holder.....128 Storage compartments......125 Adjusting the holder........128 Centre console storage Seat belt height adjustment....32 compartment..........125 Seat belt reminder........32 Driver’s seat storage bin......125 Deactivating the seat belt reminder..32 Rear storage compartment......126 Grand C-MAX only........32 Sun blinds..........122 Seat belts Roof..............122 See: Fastening the seat belts.....29 Side windows..........122...
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Index Towing the vehicle on four Using an iPod.........278 wheels..........182 Audio control..........279 All vehicles............182 Operation.............278 Using a USB device......277 Vehicles with automatic transmission..........183 Audio control..........278 Towing.............167 Operation.............277 Track selection........249 Using booster cables......196 Type 2 and 3..........249 To connect the booster cables....196 Traffic information control....245 To start the engine........196 Using cruise control.......157...
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Index Using TMC..........234 Ending traffic announcements....234 Traffic announcement.......234 Warning lamps and indicators....79 Using TMC messages......234 ABS warning lamp........79 Using voice control.......259 Airbag warning lamp........79 Name tag............260 Blind spot monitor indicator......79 System operation........259 Brake system lamp........79 Using winter tyres.........207 Cruise control indicator.......79 Direction indicators........79 Engine warning lamp........79 Front fog lamp indicator......80...
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