2012 FORD B MAX open bonnet

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Principle of Operation................................109
Using Cruise Control...................................109
Driving Aids
Active City Stop...............................................111
Load Carrying
General Information.....................................113
Luggage Anchor Points...............................113
Rear Under Floor Storage...........................113
Cargo Nets........................................................114
Luggage Covers..............................................114
Dog Guard........................................................114
Towing
Towing a Trailer..............................................116
Tow Ball............................................................116
Towing Points.................................................119
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......119
Driving Hints
Running-In........................................................121
Cold Weather Precautions.........................121
Driving Through Water.................................121
Floor Mats.........................................................121
Roadside Emergencies
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................122
First Aid Kit......................................................122
Warning Triangle...........................................122
Jump-Starting the Vehicle.........................122
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations......................................124
Fuse Specification Chart............................125
Changing a Fuse............................................133
Maintenance
General Information....................................134
Opening and Closing the Bonnet...........134
Under Bonnet Overview - 1.0L EcoBoost(74kW/100PS)/1.0L EcoBoost(90kW/120PS).........................................136
Under Bonnet Overview - 1.4LDuratec-16V (66kW/90PS)/1.6LDuratec-16V Ti-VCT (77kW/105PS) -Sigma............................................................137
Under Bonnet Overview - 1.5LDuratorq-TDCi (55kW/75PS)/1.6LDuratorq-TDCi (70kW/95PS)(T3)...............................................................138
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.0L EcoBoost(74kW/100PS)/1.0L EcoBoost(90kW/120PS).........................................139
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.4L Duratec-16V(66kW/90PS)/1.6L Duratec-16VTi-VCT (77kW/105PS) - Sigma..........139
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5L Duratorq-TDCi(55kW/75PS)/1.6L Duratorq-TDCi(70kW/95PS) (T3).................................139
Engine Oil Check...........................................139
Engine Coolant Check................................140
Brake and Clutch Fluid Check...................141
Washer Fluid Check......................................141
Changing the 12V Battery...........................141
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................141
Changing the Wiper Blades.......................141
Removing a Headlamp...............................142
Changing a Bulb............................................143
Bulb Specification Chart...........................149
Technical Specifications...........................150
Vehicle Care
Cleaning the Exterior...................................153
Cleaning the Interior....................................153
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............154
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................154
Wheels and Tyres
General Information....................................155
3Table of Contents

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See Transmission (page 97).A
See Locking and Unlocking (page 29).B
See Power Windows (page 48). See Exterior Mirrors (page 49).C
See Head Restraints (page 76).D
See Fastening the Seat Belts (page 20).E
See Rear Seats (page 79).F
See Manual Seats (page 78).G
See Parking Brake (page 101).H
See Opening and Closing the Bonnet (page 134).I
9At a Glance

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Heated rear window switch. See Climate Control (page 68).J
Heated windscreen switch. See Climate Control (page 68).J
Parking aid switch. See Parking Aids (page 104).K
Start-stop switch. See Start-Stop (page 89).L
Card holder or airbag warning lamp. See Passenger Airbag (page 22).M
Ignition switch. See Ignition Switch (page 83).N
Cruise control switches. See Using Cruise Control (page 109).O
Horn.P
Driver knee airbag. See Knee Airbag (page 24).Q
Steering wheel adjustment. See Adjusting the Steering Wheel (page 38).R
Audio control. See Audio System (page 171). Voice control. See Voice Control(page 39).S
Bonnet release lever. See Opening and Closing the Bonnet (page 134).T
Lighting control. See Lighting Control (page 43). Front fog lamps. See FrontFog Lamps (page 45). Rear fog lamp. See Rear Fog Lamps (page 45).Instrument lighting dimmer. See Instrument Lighting Dimmer (page 44).
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12At a Glance

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Power Door Locks
•Press the button once. The doors willlock.
•Press the button again. The doors willunlock.
For item location: See At a Glance (page8).
Remote Control
The remote control can be used any timeyour vehicle is not running.
Unlocking the Doors
Note:You can unlock the driver's door withthe key. Use the key when the remotecontrol is not functioning.
Note:When you lock your vehicle forseveral weeks, the remote control will beswitched off. Your vehicle must be unlockedand the engine started using the key.Unlocking and starting your vehicle once willenable the remote control.
Press the button to unlock thedriver’s door.
Press the button again withinthree seconds to unlock all doors. Thedirection indicators will flash.
Reprogramming the UnlockingFunction
You can reprogram the unlocking functionso that only the driver’s door is unlocked.See Remote Control (page 25).
Locking the Doors
Press the button to lock all thedoors. The direction indicatorswill illuminate.
Press the button again within threeseconds to confirm that all the doors areclosed. The doors will lock again, and thedirection indicators will illuminate if all thedoors and the luggage compartment areclosed.
Note:If any door or the luggagecompartment is not closed, or if the bonnetis not closed on vehicles equipped with ananti-theft alarm or remote start, the lampswill not flash.
Double Locking
WARNING
Do not use double locking whenpassengers or animals are inside yourvehicle. You will not be able tounlock the doors from the inside if you havedouble locked them.
Double locking is a theft protection featurethat prevents someone from opening thedoors from the inside. You can only doublelock the doors if they are all closed.
Press the button twice withinthree seconds.
Automatic Relocking
The doors will relock automatically if youdo not open a door within 45 seconds ofunlocking the doors with the remotecontrol. The door locks and the alarm willreturn to their previous state.
Locking and Unlocking the DoorsFrom Inside
Press the button. For itemlocation: See At a Glance (page8).
Locking and Unlocking the DoorsWith the Key
Note:Do not leave your keys in your vehicle.
29Locks

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ActionMessageindicatorMessage
See Security (page 35).amberAlarm triggeredCheck vehicle
See Security (page 35).amberInterior scan deactivated
Have the system checked by anauthorised dealer.-Alarm system malfunctionNext service
Doors Open
ActionMessageindicatorMessage
Vehicle is moving. Stop your vehicle assoon as safely possible and close.redDriver door open
Vehicle is moving. Stop your vehicle assoon as safely possible and close.redDriver's rear door open
Vehicle is moving. Stop your vehicle assoon as safely possible and close.redPassenger door open
Vehicle is moving. Stop your vehicle assoon as safely possible and close.redPassenger rear door open
Vehicle is moving. Stop your vehicle assoon as safely possible and close.redBoot open
Vehicle is moving. Stop your vehicle assoon as safely possible and close. SeeOpening and Closing the Bonnet(page 134).
redBonnet open
Vehicle not moving. Close.amberDriver door open
Vehicle not moving. Close.amberDriver's rear door open
Vehicle not moving. Close.amberPassenger door open
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Vehicle not moving. Close.amberPassenger rear door open
Vehicle not moving. Close.amberBoot open
Vehicle not moving. Close. SeeOpening and Closing the Bonnet(page 134).amberBonnet open
Engine
ActionMessageindicatorMessage
See Starting a Diesel Engine (page86).amberEngine preheating
Engine Immobiliser
ActionMessageindicatorMessage
Have the system checked by anauthorised dealer as soon as possible.redImmobiliser malfunctionService now
Keyless System
ActionMessageindicatorMessage
See Keyless Entry (page 32).amberKey not detected
See Keyless Entry (page 32).amberKey outside car
See Remote Control (page 25).amberKeyBattery lowReplace battery
See Keyless Starting (page 83).amberTurn ignition offUse POWER button
See Keyless Starting (page 83).-To start press brake
64Information Displays

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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.
89Unique Driving Characteristics

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Have your vehicle serviced regularly to helpmaintain its roadworthiness and resalevalue. There is a large network of Fordauthorised repairers that are there to helpyou with their professional servicingexpertise. Authorised repairers are bestqualified to service your vehicle properlyand expertly, with a wide range of highlyspecialised tools.
In addition to regular servicing, werecommend that you carry out thefollowing checks.
WARNINGS
Switch the ignition off beforetouching or attempting adjustmentof any kind.
Do not touch the electronic ignitionsystem parts after you have switchedthe ignition on or when the engine isrunning. The system operates at highvoltage.
Keep your hands and clothing clearof the engine cooling fan. Undercertain conditions, the fan maycontinue to run for several minutes afteryou have switched the engine off.
Make sure that you fit filler capssecurely after carrying outmaintenance checks.
Daily Checks
•Exterior lamps.
•Interior lamps.
•Warning lamps and indicators.
Check When Refuelling
•Engine oil level. See Engine Oil Check(page 139).
•Brake fluid level. See Brake andClutch Fluid Check (page 141).
•Washer fluid level. See Washer FluidCheck (page 141).
•Tyre pressures (when cold). SeeTechnical Specifications (page 164).
•Tyre condition. See Wheels and Tyres(page 155).
Monthly Checks
•Engine coolant level (engine cold). SeeEngine Coolant Check (page 140).
•Pipes, hoses and reservoirs for leaks.
•Air conditioning operation.
•Parking brake operation.
•Horn operation.
•Tightness of wheel nuts. SeeTechnical Specifications (page 164).
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
BONNET
Opening the Bonnet
1.Pull the bonnet release handle.
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