2012 FORD B MAX brake light

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Note:Do not press the release button whilepulling the lever up.
To apply the parking brake:
1.Press the foot brake pedal firmly.
2.Pull the parking brake lever up to itsfullest extent.
To release the parking brake:
1.Press the brake pedal firmly.
2.Pull the lever up slightly.
3.Press the release button and push thelever down.
102Brakes

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WARNINGS
The system does not relieve you ofyour responsibility to drive with duecare and attention.
If your vehicles has a trailer towmodule not approved by us, thesystem may not correctly detectobstacles.
The sensors may not detect objectsin heavy rain or other conditions thatcause disruptive reflections.
The sensors may not detect objectswith surfaces that absorb ultrasonicwaves.
The system does not detectobstacles moving away from yourvehicle. They will only be detectedshortly after they start to move towardyour vehicle.
Take particular care when reversingwith a tow ball arm or rear fittedaccessories e.g. a bicycle carrier, asthe rear parking aid will only indicate thedistance from the bumper to the obstacle.
If you use a high pressure spray towash your vehicle, only spray thesensors briefly from a distance notless than 8 inches (20 centimetres).
Note:If your vehicle has a tow ball arm, thesystem is switched off automatically whenany trailer lamps (or lighting boards) areconnected to the 13-pin socket via a trailertow module we have approved.
Note:Keep the sensors free from dirt, iceand snow. Do not clean with sharp objects.
Note:The system may emit false tones ifit detects a signal using the same frequencyas the sensors or if your vehicle is fully laden.
Note:The outer sensors may detect theside walls of a garage. If the distancebetween the outer sensor and the side wallremains constant for three seconds, thetone will switch off. As you continue, theinner sensors will detect rearward objects.
PARKING AID
WARNINGS
To help avoid personal injury, readand understand the limitations of thesystem as contained in this section.Sensing is only an aid for some (generallylarge and fixed) objects when moving inreverse on a flat surface at parking speeds.Traffic control systems, inclementweather, air brakes and external motorsand fans may also affect the function ofthe sensing system. This may includereduced performance or a false activation.
To help avoid personal injury, alwaysuse caution when moving in reverseand when using the sensing system.
This system is not designed toprevent contact with small or movingobjects. The system is designed toprovide a warning to assist the driver indetecting large stationary objects to avoiddamaging the vehicle. The system may notdetect smaller objects, particularly thoseclose to the ground.
Certain add-on devices such as largetrailer hitches, bike or surfboard racksand any device that may block thenormal detection zone of the system, maycreate false audible warnings.
Note:Keep the sensors located on thebumper or fascia free from snow, ice andlarge accumulations of dirt. If the sensorsare covered, the system’s accuracy can beaffected. Do not clean the sensors withsharp objects.
104Parking Aids

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Tyres
WARNING
New tyres need to be run-in forapproximately 300 miles (500kilometres). During this time, youmay experience different drivingcharacteristics.
Brakes and Clutch
WARNING
Avoid heavy use of the brakes andclutch if possible for the first 100miles (150 kilometres) in town andfor the first 1000 miles (1500 kilometres)on motorways.
Engine
WARNING
Avoid driving too fast during the first1000 miles (1500 kilometres). Varyyour speed frequently and changeup through the gears early. Do not labourthe engine.
COLD WEATHER
PRECAUTIONS
The functional operation of somecomponents and systems can be affectedat temperatures below -13°F (-25°C).
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
WARNINGS
Drive through water in an emergencyonly and not as part of normaldriving.
WARNINGS
Engine damage can occur if waterenters the air filter.
In an emergency, you can drive your vehiclethrough water to a maximum depth of 8inches (200 millimetres) and at amaximum speed of 6 mph (10 km/h). Youmust take extra care when driving throughflowing water.
When driving in water, maintain a lowspeed and do not stop your vehicle. Afterdriving through water and as soon as it issafe to do so:
•Depress the brake pedal lightly tocheck that the brakes are functioningcorrectly.
•Check that the horn works.
•Check that your vehicle's lamps arefully operational.
•Check the power assistanceof the steering system.
FLOOR MATS
WARNING
Make sure that the floor mat issecured properly using theappropriate fixings, and do notposition the floor mat so that it interfereswith the operation of the pedals.
121Driving Hints

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Automatic Transmission.............................97Emergency Park Position ReleaseLever....................................................................99Hints on Driving With an AutomaticTransmission....................................................98Selector Lever Positions....................................97Sport Mode and Manual Shifting..................98Autowipers.......................................................40Auxiliary Input Socket.................................194Auxiliary Power Points..................................81Location....................................................................81
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Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Bonnet.......134Brake and Clutch Fluid Check...................141Brakes................................................................101General Information...........................................101Bulb Specification Chart...........................149
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Capacities and Specifications.................167Technical Specifications.................................168Cargo Nets........................................................114Installing and Removing the Net...................114Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................153Catalytic Converter........................................93Driving with a Catalytic Converter.................93Changing a Bulb............................................143Approach Lamp..................................................145Central High Mounted Brake Lamp..............147Front Fog Lamps.................................................145Headlamp..............................................................143Interior Lamp........................................................148Licence Plate Lamp...........................................148Luggage Compartment Lamp, FootwellLamp and Liftgate Lamp............................149Reading Lamps...................................................148Rear Lamps..........................................................146Side Lamp.............................................................144Side Repeater......................................................144Changing a Fuse............................................133
Changing a Road Wheel............................160Assembling the Wheel Brace.........................162Installing a Road Wheel...................................163Jacking and Lifting Points.................................161Removing a Road Wheel.................................163Removing the Wheel Trim...............................162Vehicle Jack..........................................................160Vehicles With a Spare Wheel........................160Wheel Nuts...........................................................160Changing the 12V Battery...........................141Changing the Wiper Blades.......................141Rear Window Wiper Blade..............................142Windscreen Wiper Blades................................141Checking the Wiper Blades........................141Childminder Mirror.........................................50Child Safety.......................................................14Child Safety Locks..........................................19Left-Hand Side......................................................19Right-Hand Side....................................................19Child Seat Positioning...................................16Cigar Lighter......................................................81Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................154Cleaning the Exterior...................................153Body Paintwork Preservation.........................153Cleaning the Chrome Trim..............................153Cleaning the Headlamps.................................153Cleaning the Rear Window.............................153Cleaning the Interior....................................153Instrument Cluster Screens, LCD Screensand Radio Screens........................................154Rear Windows......................................................154Seat Belts..............................................................153Climate Control..............................................68Principle of Operation........................................68Clock....................................................................61Type 1.........................................................................61Type 2........................................................................61Cold Weather Precautions.........................121
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fuel Consumption.........................................95Calculating Fuel Economy................................95Filling the Tank......................................................95Fuel ConsumptionSee: Technical Specifications.........................96Fuel Quality - Diesel......................................92Long-Term Storage.............................................92Fuel Quality - Petrol......................................92Long-Term Storage.............................................92Fuse Box Locations......................................124Engine Compartment Fuse Box....................124Passenger's Compartment Fuse Box.........124Fuses.................................................................124Fuse Specification Chart............................125Engine Compartment Fuse Box....................125Passenger's Compartment Fuse Box - Type1.............................................................................128Passenger's Compartment Fuse Box - Type2............................................................................130
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Gauges...............................................................53Fuel Gauge..............................................................53GearboxSee: Transmission................................................97General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................25Glasses Holder................................................82Global Opening and Closing.......................51Global Closing........................................................51Global Opening......................................................51
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake..............................................101Hazard Warning Flashers...........................122Headlamp Exit Delay....................................44Headlamp Levelling......................................46Recommended Headlamp Levelling SwitchPositions.............................................................46Head Restraints..............................................76.....................................................................................76Adjusting the Head Restraints.........................76Removing the Head Restraint..........................77Heated Seats...................................................80
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................75Heated Exterior Mirrors.......................................75Heated Windows..................................................75HeatingSee: Climate Control..........................................68Hill Start Assist...............................................99Switching the System On and Off...............100Using Hill Start Assist.......................................100Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate............................................................72Cooling the Interior Quickly...............................73General Hints..........................................................72Heating the Interior Quickly..............................73Maximum Cooling Performance inInstrument Panel or Instrument Paneland Footwell Positions..................................75Recommended Settings for Cooling ............74Recommended Settings for Heating............73Side Window Defogging in ColdWeather...............................................................74Vehicle Stationary for Extended PeriodsDuring Extreme High AmbientTemperatures....................................................74Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes.............................................................101
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Ignition Switch................................................83Information Displays.....................................58General Information............................................58Information Messages..................................62Installing Child Seats.....................................14Attaching a Child Seat With TopTethers..................................................................16Booster Seats.........................................................15Child Seats for Different Mass Groups..........14ISOFIX Anchor Points..........................................16Top Tether Anchor Points..................................16Instrument Cluster.........................................53Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................44.....................................................................................44Interior Lamps..................................................47Courtesy Lamp......................................................47Reading Lamps......................................................47Interior Mirror...................................................50Auto-Dimming Mirror.........................................50Introduction........................................................5
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Jump-Starting the Vehicle.........................122To Connect the Booster Cables.....................122To Start the Engine.............................................123
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Keyless Entry....................................................32Disabled Keys.........................................................33General Information............................................32Locking and Unlocking the Doors With theKey Blade............................................................34Locking Your Vehicle...........................................32Passive Key.............................................................32Unlocking Your Vehicle.......................................33Keyless Starting..............................................83Failure to Start......................................................84Ignition On..............................................................84Starting a Diesel Engine....................................84Starting With AutomaticTransmission....................................................84Starting With Manual Transmission.............84Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving.................................................................85Stopping the Engine With Your VehicleStationary..........................................................85Keys and Remote Controls.........................25Knee Airbag......................................................24
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Lighting Control..............................................43Headlamp Flasher...............................................43Lighting Control Positions.................................43Main Beams............................................................43Parking Lamps......................................................43Lighting..............................................................43Load Carrying..................................................113General Information...........................................113Locking and Unlocking.................................29Locking and Unlocking the Doors FromInside....................................................................29Locking and Unlocking the Doors With theKey........................................................................29Power Door Locks................................................29Remote Control....................................................29Locks...................................................................29
Luggage Anchor Points...............................113Luggage Covers..............................................114
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Maintenance..................................................134General Information..........................................134Technical Specifications..................................150Manual Climate Control..............................69Manual Liftgate................................................31Opening and Closing the Liftgate...................31Manual Seats...................................................78Adjusting the Height of the Driver’sSeat.......................................................................78Adjusting the Lumbar Support.......................78Folding the Passenger's Seat Forward........79Moving the Seat Backward andForward...............................................................78Recline Adjustment.............................................79Manual Transmission....................................97Selecting Reverse Gear......................................97Message CentreSee: Information Displays.................................58MirrorsSee: Heated Windows and Mirrors................75See: Windows and Mirrors................................48Mobile Communications Equipment.........7
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Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check.......................................139Opening and Closing the Bonnet...........134Closing the Bonnet.............................................135Opening the Bonnet..........................................134
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Parking Aid......................................................104Front and Rear Sensing System...................105Rear Sensing System........................................105Parking Aids...................................................104Principle of Operation......................................104Parking Brake..................................................101All Vehicles............................................................102Vehicles With AutomaticTransmission....................................................101Vehicles With Manual Transmission............101
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