Improves stability in tight corners by applying brake force to the inside wheel and transferring power to the outer wheel. Cornering is sure-footed thanks to the increased traction and reduced understeer.

Improves vehicle stability in slippery conditions by increasing engine torque to prevent the drive wheels from locking as a result of a strong engine braking effect. The system re-accelerates the slipping wheel(s) to build up traction forces between the tyres and the road.

When the anti-lock braking system (ABS) is active on the front wheels of a heavily laden vehicle, brake pressure to the rear axle automatically increases to maximise braking performance.

The state-of-the-art ESP is at the heart of many of the active safety features. It monitors the vehicle’s progress and is always ready to apply effective – and often imperceptible – intervention when required. While the system cannot be overridden, a new reduced assistance mode helps the vehicle in slippery traction situations such as getting the vehicle out of deep snow. ESP also incorporates TA to eliminate excessive wheel spin and guarantee optimal traction, performance and stability.

Switches on the hazard warning lights automatically during an emergency braking manoeuvre, to warn following cars.

When the vehicle recognises a potential emergency stopping situation, the ESP unit pre-charges the brake system, closing the gap between brake pads and discs to help reduce stopping distance.

Helps achieve the best possible braking during an emergency situation by increasing the brake pressure if the system senses that the driver has applied insufficient pressure.

This innovation prevents you from rolling backwards when making a hill start. After releasing the brake pedal when stationary, the technology keeps the wheels braked, assisting the driver to move away safely. (Titanium only).

Provides an additional level of confidence and control while towing. It uses a combination of technologies to detect and apply engine and braking countermeasures that correct a trailer's swaying movement.

Deflation Detection System (DDS) uses individual wheel sensors to continually check the tyre pressure, providing accurate data and alerting you before any loss of pressure becomes an issue.

Helps you park in spaces just 1.2 times the length of the car. After confirming the space is large enough, the system operates the steering while you control the pedals. Audio and visual guides help you manoeuvre. (Option).

Select reverse and a rearward view automatically displays on the instrument panel. You can see how close you are to objects behind and graphics superimposed on the image indicate the vehicle's direction of travel. (Option, as part of a Sony NAV Pack, on ACTIV and Titanium series)

Available as part of cruise control, this system lets you set your top speed between 30 and 180 km/h. The engine management system ensures you keep within your set limit, helping you concentrate on the road ahead rather than the speedometer. (Option on ACTIV, Standard on Titanium)

This high-tech visual aid is available to help make journeys more relaxing, especially on motorways. As another vehicle enters your blind spot, the system alerts you by illuminating a warning light in each door mirror. (Option, as part of the Easy Drive Pack)

Standard on Titanium only, this innovation prevents you from rolling backwards when making a hill start. After releasing the brake when stationary, the technology keeps the wheels braked and assists the driver to move away safely.

When you have to leave your new C-MAX anywhere, you want to know it can fend for itself. That’s exactly why we have incorporated so many security features:

C-MAX’s double locking key facility means you can remotely close all the electric windows, as well as deadlocking all the doors. So if an intruder gains entry by breaking the windows, they will be unable to unlock the doors from inside. You can activate double locking simply by pressing the 'lock' button on the key fob twice. You can also open all the windows by pressing and holding the 'unlock' button. To close them, simply press and hold the 'lock' button again. (Global Open/Close not standard on C-MAX ACTIV)

A simple control switch enables you to safely secure your precious backseat passengers. You can electronically activate or release the rear-door child locks far more conveniently than conventional mechanical child locks. The switch in the driver’s door panel also controls the rear power-window deactivation function. Importantly, the locks are automatically disengaged in the event of a collision. (Power Child Locks not standard on C-MAX ACTIV)