2012 FORD B MAX warning light

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WARNING
The camera may not detect objectsthat are close to your vehicle.
Switch the ignition and the audio unit on.
Press the parking aid switch in theinstrument panel or move the transmissionselector lever to position R (reverse).
The image is displayed on the screen.
The lamp in the switch illuminates whenthe system is switched on.
The camera may not operate correctly inthe following conditions:
•Dark areas.
•Intense light.
•If the ambient temperature increasesor decreases rapidly.
•If the camera is wet, for example in rainor high humidity.
•If the camera's view is obstructed, forexample by mud.
Using the Display
WARNINGS
Obstacles above the camera positionwill not be shown. Inspect the areabehind your vehicle if necessary.
WARNINGS
Marks are for general guidance only,and are calculated for vehicles inmaximum load conditions on aneven road surface.
The lines show the distance from the outeredge of the front tyre plus two inches (51millimetres) and the rear bumper.
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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.
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IgnitionR1
Cigar lighterR2
Not usedR3
Active city stop relayR4
Not usedR5
Keyless entry (accessory)R6
Keyless entry (ignition)R7
Battery saver relayR8
Heated windscreen left-hand sideR9
Heated windscreen right-hand sideR10
Not usedR11
Not usedR12
CHANGING A FUSE
WARNINGS
Do not modify the electrical systemof your vehicle in any way. Haverepairs to the electrical system andthe replacement of relays and high currentfuses carried out by an authorised dealer.
Switch the ignition and all electricalequipment off before touching orattempting to change a fuse.
Fit a replacement fuse with the samerating as the one you have removed.
Note:You can identify a blown fuse by abreak in the filament.
Note:All fuses, except high current fuses,are a push fit.
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Bottle holderD
Pressure gaugeE
Power plug with cableF
Compressor switchG
Repair kit hoseH
Pressure relief valveI
1.Remove the kit from the wrapping.
2.Peel off the label A showing themaximum permissible speed of50 mph (80 km/h) from the sealantbottle and attach it to the instrumentpanel in the driver’s field of view. Makesure the label does not obscureanything important.
3.Take the hose H with the pressure reliefvalve I and the power plug with cableF out of the kit.
4.Connect the hose H with the pressurerelief valve I to the sealant bottle B.
5.Engage the sealant bottle B into thebottle holder D.
6.Remove the valve cap from thedamaged tyre.
7.Screw the sealant bottle hose C firmlyonto the valve of the damaged tyre.
8.Make sure that the compressor switchG is in position 0.
9.Insert the power plug F into the cigarlighter socket or auxiliary power socket.See Cigar Lighter (page 81). SeeAuxiliary Power Points (page 81).
10.Start the engine.
11.Move the compressor switch G toposition 1.
12.Inflate the tyre for no longer than 10minutes to an inflation pressure ofminimum 26 psi (1.8 bar) and amaximum of 51 psi (3.5 bar). Movethe compressor switch G to position0 and check the current tyre pressurewith pressure gauge E.
Note:If a tyre pressure of 26 psi (1.8 bar)is not reached do not continue.
Note:When pumping in the sealant throughthe tyre valve, the pressure may rise up to87 psi (6 bar) but will drop again after about30 seconds.
13.Remove the power plug F from thecigar lighter socket or auxiliary powersocket.
14.Quickly unscrew the hose C from thetyre valve. Fasten the valve cap again.
15.Leave the sealant bottle B in thebottle holder D.
16.Make sure the kit is stored safely, butstill easily accessible in your vehicle.The kit will be required again whenyou check the tyre pressure.
17.Immediately drive approximatelytwo miles (three kilometres) so thatthe sealant can seal the damagedarea.
WARNING
If you experience heavy vibrations,unsteady steering behavior or noiseswhile driving, reduce your speed anddrive with caution to a place where it issafe for you to stop your vehicle. Recheckthe tyre and its pressure. If the tyrepressure is less than 14.7 psi (1 bar) or ifthere are any cracks, bumps or similardamage visible, do not continue drivingwith this tyre.
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Radio Frequencies and ReceptionFactors
WARNING
Radio sound levels can go above85dCB. Listening to sounds about 85decibels can harm the humanauditory system.
Radio Reception Factors
The further you travel from an FM station, the weaker thesignal and the weaker the reception.Distance/Strength
Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, motorwayoverpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage andthunderstorms can interfere with your reception.
Terrain
When you pass near a radio transmission tower, a strongersignal can override a weaker signal and can cause interfer-ence in the audio system.
Station overload
CD and CD Player Information
Note:CD units are designed to playcommercially-pressed 4.75 inch (12centimetre) audio compact discs only. Dueto technical incompatibility, certainrecordable and re-recordable compact discsmay not function correctly when used inFord CD players.
Note:CDs with homemade paper(adhesive) labels should not be insertedinto the CD player as the label may peel andcause the CD to become jammed. It isrecommended that homemade CDs beidentified with permanent felt tip markerrather than adhesive labels. Ballpoint pensmay damage CDs. Contact an authoriseddealer for further information.
Note:Do not use any irregularly shapeddiscs or discs with a scratch protection filmattached.
Always handle discs by their edges only.Clean the disc with an approved CDcleaner only, wiping from the centre of thedisc toward the edge. Do not clean in acircular motion.
Do not expose discs to direct sunlight orheat sources for extended periods of time.
MP3 and WMA Track and FolderStructure
Audio systems capable of recognising andplaying MP3 and WMA individual tracksand folder structures work as follows:
•There are two different modes for MP3and WMA disc playback: MP3 andWMA track mode (system default) andMP3 and WMA folder mode.
•MP3 and WMA track mode ignores anyfolder structure on the MP3 and WMAdisc. The player numbers each MP3and WMA track on the disc (noted bythe .mp3 file extension) from T001 toa maximum of T255. The maximumnumber of playable MP3 and WMA filesmay be less depending on the structureof the CD and exact model of radiopresent.
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SERVICES
1.Press the MENU button to enter thesystem's menu.
2.Scroll until SYNC-Apps is selected,then press OK.
A list of available applications will beshown. Each application might have itsown specific settings.
SYNC Emergency Assistance
WARNINGS
For this feature to work, your mobilephone must be compatible withSYNC.
Always place your mobile phone ina secure location inside your vehicle.Failure to do so may cause seriousinjury to someone or damage the phonewhich could prevent emergency assistancefrom working correctly.
Unless the emergency assistancesetting is set to on prior to a collision,the system will not attempt to placean emergency call which could delay theresponse time, potentially increasing therisk of serious injury or death. Do not waitfor emergency assistance to make anemergency call if you can do it yourself.Dial emergency services immediately toavoid a delayed response time. If you donot hear emergency assistance within fiveseconds of the collision, the system ormobile phone may be damaged or nonfunctional.
Note:Before selecting this feature, youmust read the emergency assistance privacynotice later in this section for importantinformation.
Note:When you turn emergency assistanceon or off, that setting will apply for all pairedmobile phones. If you have turnedemergency assistance off and a previouslypaired phone connects when you switch theignition on, either a voice message plays, adisplay message or icon is shown or both.
Note:Every mobile phone operatesdifferently. While SYNC emergencyassistance works with most mobile phones,some mobile phones may experiencedifficulties using this feature.
Note:For important information regardingairbag deployment: See SupplementaryRestraints System (page 22).
In the event of a collision which deploysan airbag or activates the fuel cut-offswitch, the system may contactemergency services by dialling 112 (thewireless emergency number that works inmost European countries) through a pairedand connected mobile phone. For moreinformation about SYNC and emergencyassistance visit your regional Ford website.
Setting Emergency Assistance On:
1.Press the PHONE button to enter themobile Phone menu.
2.Scroll to emergency assistance.
3.Press OK to confirm and enter theemergency assistance menu.
4.Scroll through and highlight the On orOff selection.
5.Press OK to confirm the selection.
Display options:
•In case On was selected,Set Onappears in the display as confirmation.
•In case Off was selected a dialogueappears which allows you to set a voicereminder.
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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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