2012 FORD B MAX Brake check

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CHECK
WARNINGS
Use of any fluid other than therecommended brake fluid mayreduce brake efficiency and not meetFord's performance standards.
Do not allow the fluid to touch yourskin or eyes. If this happens, rinse theaffected areas immediately withplenty of water and contact your doctor.
If the level is at the MIN mark, havethe system checked by an authoriseddealer as soon as possible.
Note:Keep brake fluid clean and dry.Contamination with dirt, water, petroleumproducts or other materials may result inbrake system damage and possible failure.
Note:The brake and the clutch systems aresupplied from the same reservoir.
Add fluid that meets the Ford specification.See Technical Specifications (page 150).
WASHER FLUID CHECK
Note:The reservoir supplies the front andrear washer systems.
When adding fluid, use a mixture of washerfluid and water to help prevent freezing incold weather and improve the cleaningcapability. We recommend that you useonly high quality washer fluid.
For information on fluid dilution, refer tothe product instructions.
CHANGING THE 12V BATTERY
WARNING
For vehicles with start-stop thebattery requirement is different. Youmust replace the battery with one ofexactly the same specification.
Note:Where applicable you mustreprogram the audio system using thekeycode.
The battery is located in the enginecompartment. See Maintenance (page134).
CHECKING THE WIPER
BLADES
Run the tip of your fingers over the edge ofthe blade to check for roughness.
Clean the wiper blades with washer fluidor water applied with a soft sponge orcloth.
CHANGING THE WIPER
BLADES
Windscreen Wiper Blades
Note:The windscreen wiper blades aredifferent in length. See TechnicalSpecifications (page 150). If you installwiper blades of the wrong length, the rainsensor may not work correctly.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Note:Use the kit only for the vehicle withwhich it was supplied.
•Park your vehicle at the roadside sothat you do not obstruct the flow oftraffic and so that you are able to usethe kit without being in danger.
•Apply the parking brake, even if youhave parked on a level road, to makesure that your vehicle will not move.
•Do not attempt to remove foreignobjects like nails or screws penetratingthe tyre.
•Leave the engine running while the kitis in use, but not if your vehicle is in anenclosed or poorly ventilated area (forexample, inside a building). In thesecircumstances, switch the compressoron with the engine turned off.
•You must replace the sealant bottlewith a new one before the expiry date(see top of bottle).
•Inform all other users of your vehiclethat the tyre has been temporarilysealed with the kit. Make them awareof the special driving conditions to beobserved.
Inflating the Tyre
WARNINGS
Check the sidewall of the tyre priorto inflation. If there are any cracks,bumps or similar damage, do notattempt to inflate the tyre.
Do not stand directly beside the tyrewhile the compressor is pumping.
Watch the sidewall of the tyre. If anycracks, bumps or similar damageappear, turn off the compressor andlet the air out by means of the pressurerelief valve I. Do not continue driving withthis tyre.
WARNINGS
The sealant contains natural rubberlatex. Avoid contact with skin andclothing. If this happens, rinse theaffected areas immediately with plenty ofwater. Consult a doctor if you experiencean adverse reaction.
If the tyre inflation pressure does notreach 26 psi (1.8 bar) within 10minutes, the tyre may have sufferedexcessive damage, making a temporaryrepair impossible. In this case, do notcontinue driving with this tyre.
LabelA
Sealant bottleB
156Wheels and Tyres

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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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Using Cruise Control...................................109Cancelling the Set Speed.................................110Changing the Set Speed.................................109Resuming the Set Speed..................................110Setting a Speed..................................................109Switching Cruise Control Off..........................110Switching Cruise Control On..........................109Using Snow Chains......................................159Vehicles With Stability Control.....................159Using Stability Control...............................103...................................................................................103Using SYNC® With Your MediaPlayer..............................................................213Accessing Your USB Song Library.................217Bluetooth Devices and SystemSettings.............................................................218Connecting Your Digital Media Player to theUSB Port............................................................214Media Menu Features.......................................216Media Voice Commands..................................214What's Playing?..................................................214Using SYNC® With Your Phone............200Accessing Features through the MobilePhone Menu...................................................204Accessing Your Mobile PhoneSettings.............................................................207BT Devices...........................................................208Making Calls........................................................203Mobile Phone Options During an ActiveCall.....................................................................203Mobile Phone Voice Commands..................201Pairing a Mobile Phone For the FirstTime..................................................................200Pairing Subsequent Mobile Phones............201Receiving Calls...................................................203Text Messaging..................................................206Using Voice Recognition............................198Helpful Hints........................................................198Initiating a Voice Session................................198System Interaction and Feedback...............198Using Winter Tyres.......................................159
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Vehicle Care....................................................153Vehicle Identification Number................168Vehicle Identification Plate.......................167
VentilationSee: Climate Control..........................................68VentsSee: Air Vents........................................................68VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number.............168Voice Control...................................................39
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Warning Lamps and Indicators.................53Anti-lock Braking System WarningLamp....................................................................54Brake System Warning Lamp..........................54Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp..........54Cruise Control Indicator.....................................54Direction Indicator...............................................54Door Ajar Warning Lamp...................................54Engine Warning Lamps......................................54Front Airbag Warning Lamp.............................55Front Fog Lamp Indicator.................................55Frost Warning Lamp...........................................55Glow Plug Indicator.............................................55Headlamp Indicator............................................55Ignition Warning Lamp.......................................55Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp........................55Low Tyre Pressure Warning Lamp.................55Main Beam Indicator...........................................55Message Centre Indicator.................................56Oil Pressure Warning Lamp.............................56Power Steering Warning Lamp.......................56Rear Fog Lamp Indicator...................................56Seat Belt Minder Warning Lamp....................56Shift Indicator........................................................56Stability Control Indicator.................................56Warning Triangle...........................................122Washer Fluid Check......................................141WashersSee: Wipers and Washers.................................40WashingSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................153Wheels and Tyres.........................................155General Information..........................................155Technical Specifications..................................164Windows and Mirrors...................................48Windscreen Washers.....................................41
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