2012 FORD B MAX battery

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Note:A valid key must be located insideyour vehicle to switch the ignition on andstart the engine.
Ignition On
Press the START button once. It is locatedon the instrument panel near the steeringwheel. All electrical circuits andaccessories are operational and thewarning lamps and indicators willilluminate.
Starting With ManualTransmission
Note:Releasing the clutch pedal while theengine is starting will stop the enginecranking and return to ignition on.
1.Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2.Briefly press the button.
Starting With AutomaticTransmission
Note:Releasing the brake pedal while theengine is starting will stop the enginecranking and return to ignition on.
1.Move the transmission selector leverto position P or N.
2.Fully depress the brake pedal.
3.Briefly press the button.
Starting a Diesel Engine
Note:Engine cranking will not commenceuntil the engine glow plug indicator hasextinguished. This may take several secondsin extremely cold conditions.
Failure to Start
All Vehicles
The system will not function if:
•The key frequencies are jammed.
•The key battery has no charge.
If you are unable to start your vehicle, dothe following.
1.Hold the key next to the steeringcolumn exactly as shown.
2.With the key in this position you canuse the button to switch the ignition onand start your engine.
Manual Transmission
Note:Releasing the clutch pedal while theengine is starting will stop the enginecranking and return to ignition on. Amessage will be shown in the display.
If the engine does not crank when theclutch pedal has been fully depressed andthe button is pressed:
1.Fully depress both the clutch and brakepedals.
2.Press the button until the engine starts.
84Starting and Stopping the Engine

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Note:For vehicles with start-stop thebattery requirement is different. It must bereplaced by one of exactly the samespecification as the original.
The system reduces fuel consumption andCO2 emissions by shutting down theengine when your vehicle is idling, forexample at traffic lights. The engine willautomatically restart when you press theclutch pedal or when required by a vehiclesystem, for example to recharge thebattery.
To obtain maximum benefit from thesystem, move the transmission selectorlever to neutral and release the clutchpedal during any stop of longer than threeseconds.
Using Start-Stop
WARNINGS
The engine may restartautomatically if required by thesystem.
Switch the ignition off beforeopening the bonnet or carrying outany maintenance.
Always switch the ignition off beforeleaving your vehicle, as the systemmay have shut down the engine butthe ignition will still be live.
Note:The system only operates when theengine is warm and the outside temperatureis between 32°F (0°C) and 86°F (30°C).
Note:If you stall the engine, and thendepress the clutch pedal within a shortperiod of time, the system will automaticallyrestart the engine.
Note:The start-stop indicator willilluminate green when the engine shutsdown. See Warning Lamps and Indicators(page 53).
Note:When the start-stop indicator flashesamber, move the transmission selector leverto neutral or depress the clutch pedal.
Note:If the system detects a malfunction,it will switch off. Have the system checkedby an authorised dealer.
Note:When you switch the system off, theswitch will illuminate.
Note:The system automatically turns onevery time you switch the ignition on. Toswitch the system off, press the switch inthe instrument panel. The system will onlybe switched off for the current ignition cycle.To turn it on, press the switch again. For itemlocation See At a Glance (page 8).
To Stop the Engine
1.Stop your vehicle.
2.Move the transmission selector leverto neutral.
3.Release the clutch pedal.
4.Release the accelerator pedal.
The system may not shut down the engineunder certain conditions, for example:
•To maintain the interior climate.
•Low battery voltage.
•The outside temperature is too low ortoo high.
•The driver's door has been opened.
•Low engine operating temperature.
•Low brake system vacuum.
•If a road speed of 3 mph (5 km/h) hasnot been exceeded.
•The driver's seat belt has not beenfastened.
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Note:The transmission selector lever mustbe in neutral.
Depress the clutch pedal.
The system may automatically restart theengine under certain conditions, forexample:
•Low battery voltage.
•To maintain the interior climate.
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Note:Do not rock your vehicle if the engineis not at normal operating temperature ordamage to the transmission may occur.
Note:Do not rock your vehicle for morethan a minute or damage to thetransmission and tyres may occur, or theengine may overheat.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow,it may be rocked out by shifting betweenforward and reverse gears, stoppingbetween shifts in a steady pattern. Presslightly on the accelerator in each gear.
Emergency Park Position ReleaseLever
WARNINGS
Do not drive your vehicle until youverify that the brake lamps areworking.
If the parking brake is fully released,but the brake warning lamp remainsilluminated, the brakes may not beworking correctly. See an authoriseddealer.
Use the lever to move the transmissionselector lever from the park position in theevent of an electrical malfunction or if yourvehicle battery has no charge.
1.Apply the parking brake and switch theignition off before performing thisprocedure.
2.Remove the retaining screw.
3.Remove the centre console side panel.
Note:The lever is pink.
4.Apply the brake pedal. Using a suitabletool rotate the lever forward whilepulling the transmission selector leverout of the park position and into theneutral position.
Note:See an authorised dealer as soon aspossible if this procedure is used.
HILL START ASSIST
WARNINGS
The system does not replace theparking brake. When you leave yourvehicle, always apply the parkingbrake and move the transmission selectorlever into position P (Park).
You must remain in your vehicle onceyou have activated the system.
During all times, you are responsiblefor controlling your vehicle,supervising the system andintervening, if required.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine You can switch the system off and on usingthe information display. See GeneralInformation (page 58).
Active City Stop Relearning Procedure
Note:When you disconnect the battery, thesystem will go through a relearningprocedure. During this time the system willnot be available.
You must drive your vehicle above 31mph(50 km/h) in a straight line for theprocedure to complete. This proceduremay take several minutes.
Laser Sensor Information
WARNINGS
Invisible laser radiation. Do not viewdirectly with optical instruments(magnifiers). Class 1M laser product.
IEC 60825-1: 1993 + A2:2001.Complies with FDA performancestandards for laser products exceptfor deviation pursuant to Laser Notice No.50, dated July 26th, 2001.
SpecificationItem
45mWMax average power
33nsPulse duration
905nmWavelength
112Driving Aids

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Note:Depending on applicable laws andregulations in the country for which yourvehicle was originally built, the hazardwarning flashers may flash if you brakeheavily.
For item location: See At a Glance (page8).
FIRST AID KIT
Space is provided in the luggagecompartment.
WARNING TRIANGLE
Space is provided in the luggagecompartment.
JUMP-STARTING THE VEHICLE
WARNINGS
Do not use fuel lines, engine rockercovers or the intake manifold asgrounding points.
Connect batteries with only the samenominal voltage.
Always use jumper cables withinsulated clamps and adequate sizecable.
Note:Do not disconnect the battery fromyour vehicle’s electrical system.
To Connect the Booster Cables
Flat battery vehicleA
Booster battery vehicleB
Positive connection cableC
Negative connection cableD
1.Position the vehicles so that they donot touch one another.
2.Switch off the engine and any electricalequipment.
3.Connect the positive (+) terminal ofvehicle B with the positive (+) terminalof vehicle A (cable C).
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WARNINGS
Do not connect directly to thenegative (–) terminal of the flatbattery.
Make sure that the cables are clearof any moving parts and fuel deliverysystem parts.
To Start the Engine
1.Run the engine of vehicle B at amoderately high speed.
2.Start the engine of vehicle A.
3.Run both vehicles for a minimum ofthree minutes before disconnecting thecables.
WARNING
Do not switch on the headlampswhen disconnecting the cables. Thepeak voltage could blow the bulbs.
Disconnect the cables in the reverse order.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART
Engine Compartment Fuse Box
Circuits protectedFuse ratingFuse
Anti-lock braking system module40 A1
Anti-lock braking system, electronic stability programmodule30 A1
Cooling system fan high speed60 A2
Cooling system fan40 A3
Cooling system fan low speed30 A3
Heater blower30 A4
Passenger's compartment fuse box supply (battery)60 A5
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