2012 FORD B MAX brake

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Clean the seat belts with interior cleaneror water applied with a soft sponge. Letthe seat belts dry naturally, away fromartificial heat.
Instrument Cluster Screens, LCDScreens and Radio Screens
WARNING
Do not use abrasives, alcoholicsolvents or chemical solvents toclean them.
Rear Windows
WARNING
Do not use any abrasive materials toclean the interior of the rearwindows.
Note:Do not install stickers or labels to theinterior of the rear windows.
REPAIRING MINOR PAINT
DAMAGE
You should repair paintwork damagecaused by stones from the road or minorscratches as soon as possible. A choice ofproducts are available from an authoriseddealer.
Remove particles such as bird droppings,tree sap, insect deposits, tar spots, roadsalt and industrial fallout before repairingpaint chips.
Always read and follow the manufacturer’sinstructions before using the products.
CLEANING THE ALLOY
WHEELS
Note:Do not apply a cleaning chemical towarm or hot wheel rims and covers.
Note:Industrial-strength (heavy-duty)cleaners, or cleaning chemicals, incombination with brush agitation to removebrake dust and dirt, could wear away theclear coat finish over a period time.
Note:Do not use hydrofluoric acid-basedor high caustic-based wheel cleaners, steelwool, fuels or strong household detergent.
Note:If you intend parking your vehicle foran extended period after cleaning thewheels with a wheel cleaner, drive yourvehicle for a few minutes before doing so.This will reduce the risk of increasedcorrosion of the brake discs, brake pads andlinings.
Note:Some automatic car washes maycause damage to the finish on your wheelrims and covers.
Alloy wheels and wheel covers are coatedwith a clear coat paint finish. To maintaintheir condition we recommend that you:
•Clean them weekly with therecommended wheel and tyre cleaner.
•Use a sponge to remove heavydeposits of dirt and brake dustaccumulation.
•Rinse them thoroughly with apressurised stream of water when youhave completed the cleaning process.
We recommend that you use Ford servicewheel cleaner. Make sure that you readand follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Using other non-recommended cleaningproducts can result in severe andpermanent cosmetic damage.
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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 Note:Make sure that you pull the wheeltrim remover at right angles to the trim.
Removing a Road Wheel
WARNINGS
Park your vehicle in such a positionthat neither the traffic nor you arehindered or endangered.
Set up a warning triangle.
Make sure that your vehicle is on firm,level ground with the wheels pointingstraight ahead.
Switch the ignition off and apply theparking brake.
If your vehicle has a manualtransmission, move the selector leverto first or reverse gear. If it has anautomatic transmission, move the selectorlever to position (P).
Have the passengers leave yourvehicle.
Secure the diagonally oppositewheel with an appropriate block orwheel chock.
Make sure that the arrows ondirectional tyres point in the directionof rotation when your vehicle ismoving forward. If you have to fit a sparewheel with the arrows pointing in theopposite direction, have the tyre refittedin the correct direction by an authoriseddealer.
Do not work underneath your vehiclewhen it is supported only by a jack.
Make sure that the jack is vertical tothe jacking point and the base is flaton the ground.
Note:Do not lay alloy wheels face downon the ground, this will damage the paint.
Note:The spare wheel is located under thefloor cover in the luggage compartment.
1.Install the locking wheel nut key.
2.Slacken the wheel nuts.
3.Jack up your vehicle until the tyre isclear of the ground.
4.Remove the wheel nuts and the wheel.
Installing a Road Wheel
WARNINGS
Use only approved wheel and tyresizes. Using other sizes coulddamage your vehicle and will makethe National Type Approval invalid. SeeTechnical Specifications (page 164).
Do not fit run flat tyres on vehiclesthat were not originally fitted withthem. Contact an authorised dealerfor more details about compatibility.
163Wheels and Tyres

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ELECTROMAGNETIC
COMPATIBILITY
WARNINGS
Your vehicle has been tested andcertified to legislations relating toelectromagnetic compatibility(72/245/EEC, UN ECE Regulation 10 orother applicable local requirements). It isyour responsibility to make sure that anyequipment you have fitted complies withapplicable local legislations. Have anyequipment fitted by an authorised dealer.
WARNINGS
The radio frequency transmitterequipment (e.g. mobile telephones,amateur radio transmitters etc.) mayonly be fitted to your vehicle if they keepto the parameters shown in the tablebelow. There are no special provisions orconditions for installations or use.
Do not mount any transceiver,microphones, speakers, or any otheritem in the deployment path of theairbag system.
Do not fasten antenna cables tooriginal vehicle wiring, fuel pipes andbrake pipes.
Keep antenna and power cables atleast 4 inches (10 centimetres) fromany electronic modules and airbags.
Antenna PositionsMaximum output power Watt (PeakRMS)Frequency BandMHz
3, 450 W1 – 30
1, 2, 350 W30 – 54
1, 2, 350 W68 – 87.5
225Appendices

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A/CSee: Climate Control..........................................68About This Manual...........................................5Protecting the Environment...............................5ABSSee: Brakes............................................................101ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes.................................................................101AccessoriesSee: Replacement PartsRecommendation..............................................7Active City Stop...............................................111General Information............................................111Laser Sensor Information.................................112Using Active City Stop.........................................111Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................38Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control..........................................68Air Vents............................................................68Centre Air Vents....................................................68Side Air Vent..........................................................68AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................35Anti-Theft Alarm............................................35Alarm System........................................................35Arming the Alarm.................................................36Disarming the Alarm............................................37Full and Reduced Guard....................................36Triggering the Alarm............................................36Appendices....................................................225At a Glance..........................................................8Front Exterior Overview........................................8Instrument Panel Overview..............................10Rear Exterior Overview........................................13Vehicle Interior Overview.....................................9Audible Warnings and Indicators.............56Automatic Transmission...................................56Headlamps On......................................................56Key Outside Car....................................................56Low Fuel...................................................................57Seat Belt Minder....................................................57Audio Control...................................................38.....................................................................................38Audio System..................................................171General Information............................................171
Audio System Security................................187Audio Troubleshooting...............................195Audio unit - Vehicles With:AM/FM/CD/Bluetooth..............................177Alternative Frequencies....................................181Automatic Volume Control............................180Autostore Control..............................................180News Broadcasts.................................................181Regional Mode......................................................181Sound Button.......................................................179Station Preset Buttons.....................................179Station Tuning Control......................................179Traffic Information Control.............................180Waveband Button..............................................179Audio unit - Vehicles With:AM/FM/CD...................................................172Alternative Frequencies....................................176Automatic Volume Control.............................175Autostore Control...............................................175News Broadcasts................................................176Regional Mode.....................................................176Sound Button.......................................................174Station Preset Buttons......................................174Station Tuning Control......................................174Traffic Information Control..............................175Waveband Button...............................................174Audio unit - Vehicles With: SonyAM/FM/CD...................................................182Alternative Frequencies...................................186Automatic Volume Control............................186Autostore Control...............................................185Digital Signal Processing.................................186News Broadcasts...............................................186Regional Mode.....................................................187Sound Button......................................................184Station Preset Buttons.....................................184Station Tuning Control.....................................184Traffic Information Control.............................185Waveband Button..............................................184Autolamps........................................................43Automatic Climate Control........................70Temperature Control...........................................72
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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fuel Consumption.........................................95Calculating Fuel Economy................................95Filling the Tank......................................................95Fuel ConsumptionSee: Technical Specifications.........................96Fuel Quality - Diesel......................................92Long-Term Storage.............................................92Fuel Quality - Petrol......................................92Long-Term Storage.............................................92Fuse Box Locations......................................124Engine Compartment Fuse Box....................124Passenger's Compartment Fuse Box.........124Fuses.................................................................124Fuse Specification Chart............................125Engine Compartment Fuse Box....................125Passenger's Compartment Fuse Box - Type1.............................................................................128Passenger's Compartment Fuse Box - Type2............................................................................130
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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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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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