2012 FORD B MAX air

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If either lamp illuminates when the engineis running, this indicates a malfunction. Theengine will continue to run but it may havelimited power. If it flashes when you aredriving, reduce the speed of your vehicleimmediately. If it continues to flash, avoidheavy acceleration or deceleration. Havethe system checked by an authoriseddealer immediately.
WARNING
Have this checked immediately.
If both lamps illuminate together, stop yourvehicle as soon as it is safe to do so(continued use may cause reduced powerand cause the engine to stop). Switch theignition off and attempt to restart theengine. If the engine restarts have thesystem checked by an authorised dealerimmediately. When the engine does notrestart have your vehicle checked beforecontinuing your journey.
Front Airbag Warning Lamp
If it illuminates when you aredriving, this indicates amalfunction. Have the systemchecked by an authorised dealer.
Front Fog Lamp Indicator
It will illuminate when you switchthe front fog lamps on.
Frost Warning Lamp
WARNING
Even if the temperature rises toabove +39ºF (4ºC) there is noguarantee that the road is free ofhazards caused by inclement weather.
It will illuminate and glow orangewhen the outside airtemperature is between 39ºF(4ºC) and 32ºF (0ºC). It will glow redwhen the temperature is below 32ºF(0ºC).
Glow Plug Indicator
If it illuminates, wait until itextinguishes before starting.
Headlamp Indicator
It will illuminate when you switchthe headlamp dipped beam orthe side and rear lamps on.
Main Beam Indicator
It will illuminate when you switchthe headlamp main beam on. Itwill flash when you use theheadlamp flasher.
Ignition Warning Lamp
If it illuminates when driving, thisindicates a malfunction. Switchoff all unnecessary electricalequipment. Have the system checked byan authorised dealer immediately.
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp
If it illuminates, refuel as soon aspossible.
Low Tyre Pressure Warning Lamp
It will illuminate when the tyrepressure is low. See TyrePressure Monitoring System(page 159).
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Registers the total distance yourvehicle has travelled.
PERSONALISED SETTINGS
Measure Units
To toggle between imperial and metricunits, scroll to this display and press theOK button.
Toggling the measure units using thisdisplay will affect the following displays:
•Distance to empty.
•Average fuel consumption.
•Instantaneous fuel consumption.
•Average speed.
Switching Chimes Off
The following chimes can be switched off:
•Warning messages.
•Information messages.
INFORMATION MESSAGES
Note:Depending on the options on yourvehicle, not all of the messages will displayor be available. Certain messages may beabbreviated or shortened depending uponwhich cluster type you have.
Press the OK button to acknowledge andremove some messages from theinformation display. Other messages willbe removed automatically after a shorttime.
Certain messages need to be confirmedbefore you can access the menus.
The message indicatorilluminates to supplement somemessages. It will be red or amberdepending on the severity of the messageand will remain on until the cause of themessage has been rectified.
Some messages will be supplemented bya system specific symbol with a messageindicator.
Airbag
ActionMessageindicatorMessage
Have the system checked by anauthorised dealer as soon as possible.amberAirbag malfunctionService now
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Outside Air
Keep the air intakes in front of thewindscreen free from obstruction (snow,leaves etc.) to allow the climate controlsystem to function effectively.
Recirculated Air
WARNING
Prolonged use of recirculated air maycause the windows to mist up. If thewindows mist up, follow the settingsfor demisting the windscreen.
The air currently in the passenger'scompartment will be recirculated. Outsideair will not enter your vehicle.
Heating
Heating performance depends on thetemperature of the engine coolant.
Air Conditioning
Note:The air conditioning operates onlywhen the temperature is above 39°F (4°C).
Note:If you use the air conditioning, thefuel consumption of your vehicle will behigher.
Air is directed through the evaporatorwhere it is cooled. Humidity is extractedfrom the air to help keep the windows freeof mist. The resulting condensation isdirected to the outside of your vehicle andit is therefore normal if you see a smallpool of water under your vehicle.
General Information on Controllingthe Interior Climate
Fully close all the windows.
Warming the Interior
Direct the air toward your feet. In cold orhumid weather conditions, direct some ofthe air toward the windscreen and the doorwindows.
Cooling the Interior
Direct the air toward your face.
AIR VENTS
Centre Air Vents
Side Air Vent
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Fan speed control: Controls the volume of air circulated in your vehicle. Adjustto select the desired fan speed or switch off. If you switch the fan off, thewindscreen may fog up.
A
On and off: Press the button to turn the system on and off. When the systemis off, outside air is prevented from entering your vehicle.B
Recirculated air: Press the button to switch between outside air andrecirculated air. When you select recirculated air, the button illuminates andthe air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This can reducethe time needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odours from enteringyour vehicle.
C
Air distribution control: Adjust to select the desired air distribution.D
Heated windscreen: Press the button to defog and clear the windscreen of athin covering of ice.E
Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the air circulated in yourvehicle. Adjust to select the desired temperature. If you select MAX A/C, thesystem distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel air vents. Thismode is more economical and efficient than normal air conditioning.
F
Heated rear window: Press the button to defog and clear the rear window ofa thin covering of ice.G
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Heated front seats: Press the button to turn the heated seats on. See HeatedSeats (page 80).H
Air conditioning: Press the button to switch the air conditioning on or off. Airconditioning cools your vehicle using outside air. To improve air conditioningwhen starting your vehicle, drive with the windows slightly open for two to threeminutes.
I
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
Fan speed: Controls the volume of air circulated in your vehicle. Rotate thecontrol to select the desired fan speed. The setting is shown in the display.A
On and off button: Press the button to switch the system on and off.B
Recirculated air: Press the button to switch between outside air andrecirculated air. The air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates.This can reduce the time needed to cool the interior and reduce unwantedodours from entering your vehicle.
C
Air conditioning: Press the button to switch the air conditioning on or off. Airconditioning cools your vehicle using outside air. To improve air conditioningwhen starting your vehicle, drive with the windows slightly open for two to threeminutes.
D
Instrument panel: Press the button to distribute air through the instrumentpanel air vents.E
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Windscreen: Press the button to distribute air through the windscreen air vents.You can also use this setting to defog and clear the windscreen of a thin coveringof ice.
F
Heated windscreen: Press the button to defog and clear the windscreen of athin covering of ice.G
Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the air circulated in yourvehicle. Adjust to select the desired temperature. If you select MAX A/C, thesystem distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel air vents. Thismode is more economical and efficient than normal air conditioning.
H
Heated rear window: Press the button to defog and clear the rear window ofa thin covering of ice.I
Heated front seats: Press the button to turn the heated seats on. See HeatedSeats (page 80).J
Footwell: Press the button to distribute air through the footwell air vents.K
Windscreen defrosting and defogging: Press the button to distribute outsideair through the windscreen air vents. The heated windows and air conditioningwill be automatically selected. The fan will be set to the highest speed and thetemperature to high. When the air distribution is set in this position, you will beunable to select recirculated air or manually adjust the fan speed andtemperature control. Press the AUTO button to return the system to auto mode.
L
AUTO: Press the button to select automatic operation. The systemautomatically controls the temperature, amount and distribution of the airflowto reach and maintain your previously selected temperature.
M
MAX A/C: Press the button to distribute maximum air conditioning throughthe instrument panel air vents. This mode is more economical and efficientthan normal air conditioning.
E
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You can set the temperature between 61°F(16°C) and 82°F (28°C) in steps of 1°F(0.5°C). In position low, the system willswitch to permanent cooling. In positionhigh, the system will switch to permanentheating.
Note:If you select either position low orhigh, the system will not regulate a stabletemperature.
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE
General Hints
Note:Prolonged use of recirculated air maycause the windows to fog up.
Note:A small amount of air may be feltfrom the footwell air vents regardless of theair distribution setting.
Note:To reduce humidity build-up insideyour vehicle, do not drive with the systemswitched off or with recirculated air alwaysswitched on.
Note:Do not place objects under the frontseats as this may interfere with the airflowto the rear seats.
Note:Remove any snow, ice or leaves fromthe air intake area at the base of thewindscreen.
Manual Climate Control
Note:To reduce fogging of the windscreenduring humid weather, adjust the airdistribution control to the windscreen airvents position. Increase the temperatureand fan speed to improve clearing, ifrequired.
Automatic Climate Control
Note:Do not adjust the settings when yourvehicle interior is extremely hot or cold. Thesystem automatically adjusts to thepreviously stored settings. For the systemto function efficiently, the instrument paneland side air vents should be fully open.
Note:At low ambient temperatures withAUTO selected, the air stream is directedtoward the windscreen and side windowsfor as long as the engine remains cold.
Note:When the system is switched off,outside air is prevented from entering yourvehicle.
Note:When the system is in AUTO modeand the interior and exterior temperaturesare high, the system automatically selectsrecirculated air to maximize cooling of theinterior. When the selected air temperatureis reached, the system automatically selectsoutside air.
Note:When you select windscreendefrosting and defogging, the instrumentpanel and footwell level functionsautomatically switch off and air conditioningswitches on. Outside air flows into yourvehicle.
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Vehicles With Automatic Climate ControlVehicles With Manual Climate Control
Adjust the fan speed to the highestspeed setting.Adjust the fan speed to the highestspeed setting.1
Adjust the temperature control to thehighest setting.Adjust the temperature control to thehighest setting.2
Press the footwell button to distributeair to the footwell air vents.Adjust the air distribution control to thefootwell air vents position.3
Recommended Settings for Heating
Vehicles With Automatic Climate ControlVehicles With Manual Climate Control
Press the AUTO button.Adjust the fan speed to the secondspeed setting.1
Adjust the temperature control settingto the desired setting.Adjust the temperature control to themidway point of the hot settings.2
Close the instrument panel air vents.Open the side air vents and direct themtoward the side windows.
Adjust the air distribution control to thefootwell and windscreen air vents posi-tion.
3
Cooling the Interior Quickly
Vehicles With Automatic Climate ControlVehicles With Manual Climate Control
Press the AUTO button.Adjust the fan speed to the highestspeed setting.1
Adjust the temperature control settingto low.Adjust the temperature control to theMAX A/C position.2
Adjust the air distribution control to theinstrument panel air vents position.3
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