Ford 2011 C-Max, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION
General points on starting
If the battery has been disconnected the
vehicle may exhibit some unusual driving
characteristics for approx. 8 kilometres
(5 miles) after reconnecting the battery.
This is because the engine management
system must realign itself with the engine.
Any unusual driving characteristics during
this period may be disregarded.
Starting the engine by towing
or pushing
WARNING
To prevent damage you must not
push or tow start your vehicle. Use
booster cables and a booster
battery. See Using booster cables
(page 199).
IGNITION SWITCH
WARNING
Never return the key to position 0
or I when the vehicle is in motion.
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0 The ignition is off.
I The ignition and all main electrical circuits
are disabled.
Note: Do not leave the ignition key in this
position for too long to avoid discharging
the battery.
II
The ignition is switched on. All electrical
circuits are operational. Warning lamps
and indicators illuminate. This is the key
position when driving. You must also
select it when being towed.
III The starter motor is activated. Release
the key as soon as the engine starts.
STEERING WHEEL LOCK
WARNING
Always check that the steering is
unlocked before attempting to
move your vehicle.
Vehicles without keyless
starting
To activate the steering wheel lock;
1. Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
2. Turn the steering wheel.
Vehicles with keyless starting
Note:
The steering wheel lock will not
activate when the ignition is on or the
vehicle is moving.
Your vehicle has an electronically
controlled steering wheel lock. This
operates automatically.
The steering wheel lock will activate after
a short period of time once you have
parked your vehicle and the passive key
is outside of the vehicle, or when you lock
the vehicle. See
Keyless entry (page
43).
Deactivating the steering wheel
lock
Switch the ignition on, or:
Vehicles with automatic transmission
• Press the brake pedal.
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Starting the engine