2012 FORD B MAX towing

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WARNINGS
If a speed of 12 mph (20 km/h) anda distance of 12 miles (20 kilometres)is to be exceeded the drive wheelsmust be lifted clear of the ground.
It is recommended not to tow withthe drive wheels on the ground.However, if it is required to move yourvehicle from a dangerous location, do nottow your vehicle faster than 12 mph (20km/h) or further than 12 miles (20kilometres).
Do not tow your vehicle backward.
In the event of a mechanical failureof the transmission the drive wheelsmust be lifted clear of the ground.
Do not tow your vehicle if theambient temperature is below 32°F(0°C).
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A decal with tyre pressure data is locatedin the driver’s door opening.
Check and set the tyre pressure at theambient temperature in which you areintending to drive your vehicle and whenthe tyres are cold.
Note:Check your tyre pressures regularlyto optimise fuel economy.
Note:Use only approved wheel and tyresizes. Using other sizes could damage yourvehicle and will make the National TypeApproval invalid.
Note:If you change the diameter of thetyres from that fitted at the factory, thespeedometer may not display the correctspeed. Take your vehicle to an authoriseddealer to have the engine managementsystem reprogrammed.
Note:If you intend to change the size of thewheels from that fitted at the factory, checkthe suitability with an authorised dealer.
TEMPORARY MOBILITY KIT
Your vehicle may not have a spare tyre.Therefore you will have an emergency kitwhich will only repair one flat tyre.
The kit is located in the spare wheel well.
General Information
WARNINGS
Depending on the type and extent oftyre damage, some tyres can only bepartially sealed or not sealed at all.Loss of tyre pressure can affect vehiclehandling, leading to loss of vehicle control.
Do not use the kit on a previouslydamaged tyre, for example when ithas been driven under inflated.
WARNINGS
Do not use the kit on run flat tyre.
Do not try to seal damage other thanthat located within the visible treadof the tyre.
Do not try to seal damage to thetyre’s sidewall.
The kit seals most tyre punctures [with adiameter of up to 1/4 inch (sixmillimetres)] to temporarily restoremobility.
Observe the following rules when using thekit:
•Drive with caution and avoid makingsudden steering or driving manoeuvres,especially if your vehicle is heavilyloaded or you are towing a trailer.
•The kit will provide you with anemergency temporary repair, enablingyou to continue your journey to the nextvehicle or tyre dealer, or to drive amaximum distance of 125 miles(200 kilometres).
•Do not exceed a maximum speed of50 mph (80 km/h).
•Keep the kit out of the reach ofchildren.
•Only use the kit when the ambienttemperature is between -22°F (–30°C)and +158°F (+70°C).
Using the Kit
WARNINGS
Compressed air can act as anexplosive or propellant.
Never leave the kit unattended whilein use.
Do not keep the compressoroperating for more than 10 minutes.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Note:Vehicles with a temporary mobilitykit do not have a vehicle jack or a wheelbrace.
It is recommended to use a workshop typehydraulic jack for changing betweensummer and winter tyres.
Note:Use a jack with a minimum liftingcapacity of 1.5 tonnes and a lifting plate witha minimum diametre of 3.1 inches (80millimetres).
Vehicles With a Spare Wheel
Your vehicle jack, wheel brace, screw-intowing eye and wheel trim remover arelocated in the spare wheel well.
Jacking and Lifting Points
WARNING
Use only the specified jacking points.If you use other positions, you maydamage the body, steering,suspension, engine, braking system or thefuel lines.
Emergency use onlyA
MaintenanceB
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Small arrow-shaped marks onthe sills show the location of thejacking points.
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Assembling the Wheel Brace
WARNING
The screw-in towing eye has aleft-hand thread. Turn itanticlockwise to install it. Make surethat the towing eye is fully tightened.
Insert the screw-in towing eye into thewheel brace.
Removing the Wheel Trim
1.Insert the wheel trim remover.
2.Remove the wheel trim.
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169Capacities and Specifications

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch.............................................83Starting a Diesel Engine..............................86Cold or Hot Engine..............................................86Failure to Start.......................................................87Starting and Stopping the Engine...........83General Information............................................83Starting a Petrol Engine..............................85Cold or Hot Engine...............................................85Engine Idle Speed after Starting....................86Failure to Start......................................................86Flooded Engine.....................................................86Start-Stop........................................................89To Re-Start the Engine......................................90To Stop the Engine..............................................89Using Start-Stop..................................................89Steering Wheel Lock.....................................85Vehicles With Keyless Starting.......................85Vehicles Without Keyless Starting................85Steering Wheel...............................................38Storage Compartments..............................82Supplementary Restraints System.........22Principle of Operation.........................................22Switching Off the Engine............................88Vehicles With a Turbocharger.........................88Symbols Glossary.............................................5SYNC® Applications and Services..........211In the Event of a Collision................................212Setting Emergency Assistance On:...............211SYNC Emergency Assistance..........................211SYNC® Troubleshooting...........................218SYNC.................................................................196General Information..........................................196
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications.............167Temporary Mobility Kit...............................155General Information..........................................155Inflating the Tyre.................................................156Using the Kit.........................................................155
Tow Ball............................................................116Driving With a Trailer...........................................117Driving Without a Trailer...................................118Inserting the Tow Ball Arm...............................117Maintenance.........................................................119Removing the Tow Ball Arm............................118Unlocking the Tow Ball ArmMechanism........................................................117Towing a Trailer..............................................116Steep Gradients...................................................116Towing Points.................................................119Towing the Vehicle on FourWheels............................................................119All Vehicles.............................................................119Vehicles With AutomaticTransmission...................................................120Towing...............................................................116Transmission....................................................97Trip Computer..................................................61......................................................................................61Distance Odometer.............................................62Tyre Care..........................................................158Tyre Inflation When PuncturedSee: Temporary Mobility Kit...........................155Tyre Pressure Monitoring System..........159System Reset.......................................................160Tyre PressuresSee: Technical Specifications........................164Tyre Repair KitSee: Temporary Mobility Kit...........................155TyresSee: Wheels and Tyres.....................................155
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Under Bonnet Overview - 1.0L EcoBoost(74kW/100PS)/1.0L EcoBoost(90kW/120PS)...........................................136Under Bonnet Overview - 1.4LDuratec-16V (66kW/90PS)/1.6LDuratec-16V Ti-VCT (77kW/105PS) -Sigma..............................................................137Under Bonnet Overview - 1.5LDuratorq-TDCi (55kW/75PS)/1.6LDuratorq-TDCi (70kW/95PS)(T3).................................................................138Unique Driving Characteristics.................89
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