2013 FORD B MAX Owners Manual

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Electronic Stability Program
WARNING
The system does not relieve you ofyour responsibility to drive with duecare and attention. Failure to do socould result in loss of vehicle control,personal injury or death.
Without ESPA
With ESPB
The system supports stability when yourvehicle starts to slide away from yourintended path. The system performs thisby braking individual wheels and reducingengine torque as required.
The system also provides an enhancedtraction control function by reducingengine torque if the wheels spin when youaccelerate. This improves your ability topull away on slippery roads or loosesurfaces, and improves comfort by limitingwheel spin in hairpin bends.
Stability Control Warning Lamp
While driving, it flashes when the systemis operating. See Warning Lamps andIndicators (page 58).
USING STABILITY CONTROL
Note:The system automatically switcheson every time you switch the ignition on.
You can switch the system on and off usingthe information display. See GeneralInformation (page 63).
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WARNINGS
The system does not relieve you ofyour responsibility to drive with duecare and attention.
If your vehicles has a non-Fordapproved trailer tow module thesystem may not correctly detectobjects.
The sensors may not detect objectsin heavy rain or other conditions thatcause disruptive reflections.
The sensors may not detect objectswith surfaces that absorb ultrasonicwaves.
The system does not detect objectsthat are moving away from yourvehicle. They will only be detectedshortly after they start to move towardyour vehicle.
Take particular care when reversingwith a tow ball arm or a rear fittedaccessory. For example, a bicyclecarrier. The rear parking aid will onlyindicate the approximate distance fromthe rear bumper to an object.
If you use a high pressure spray towash your vehicle, only spray thesensors briefly from a distance notless than eight inches (20 centimeters).
Note:If your vehicle has a tow ball arm, thesystem is turned off automatically whentrailer lamps (or lighting boards) areconnected to the 13-pin socket through aFord approved trailer tow module.
Note:Keep the sensors free from dirt, iceor snow. Do not clean with sharp objects.
Note:The system may emit false alerts ifit detects a signal using the same frequencyas the sensors or if your vehicle is fullyloaded.
Note:The outer sensors may detect theside walls of a garage. If the distancebetween the outer sensors and the side wallremains constant for three seconds, thealert will turn off. As you continue the innersensors will detect objects directly behindyour vehicle.
PARKING AID
WARNINGS
Sensing is only an aid to detect someobjects when moving forward orbackward at low speeds. Trafficcontrol systems, inclement weather or anexternal motor and fan can affect thesensors; this may include reducedperformance or false activation. To helpavoid personal injury you must read andunderstand the limitations of the systemdetailed in this section.
The parking aid system may notprevent contact with small or movingobjects that are close to the ground.The parking aid system gives an audiblewarning when it detects a large objecthelping to avoid damage to your vehicle.To help avoid personal injury you must takecare when using the parking aid system.
Note:Some add-on equipment can causereduced performance or false activation.For example, large trailer hitches, bike orsurfboard racks.
Note:The parking aid system sensors mustbe kept clean and free from snow or ice toavoid reduced performance or falseactivation. Do not clean the sensors withsharp objects.
Note:If the parking aid sensors aremisaligned due to vehicle bumper damageit will cause reduced performance or falseactivation.
112B-MAX (CB2) Vehicles Built From: 25-06-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013Parking Aids

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The parking aid system gives an audiblewarning and reduces the radio volumewhen it detects a large object within alimited range of your vehicle’s bumpers.
Note:When the parking aid system nolonger detects a large object the radiovolume will return to the previous level.
Rear Sensing System
The rear parking aid sensors turn onautomatically when you move thetransmission selector lever to R (reverse)and your vehicle is moving at a speed ofless than 3 mph (5 km/h). Moving yourvehicle closer to a large object will increasethe audible warning repeat rate. When theobject is less than 12 inches (30centimeters) from the center of yourvehicle’s rear bumper the audible warningwill sound continuously. If the object ismore than 12 inches (30 centimeters) fromthe side of your vehicle’s rear bumper theaudible warning will sound for threeseconds. If the object is less than 12 inches(30 centimeters) from the side of yourvehicle’s rear bumper the audible warningwill sound continuously.
The rear parking aid sensorcoverage area is up to 72 inches(183 centimeters) from thecenter of your vehicle’s rearbumper. There is a decreasedcoverage area at the outercorners.
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The system detects large objects whenyou move the transmission selector leverto R (reverse):
•and your vehicle is moving toward theobject at a speed of less than 3 mph(5 km/h)
•and your vehicle is not moving but amoving object is approaching the rearof your vehicle at a speed of less than3 mph (5 km/h)
•and your vehicle is moving at a speedof less than 3 mph (5 km/h) and amoving object is approaching the rearof your vehicle at a speed of less than3 mph (5 km/h).
Move the transmission selector lever fromR (reverse) or press the parking aid buttonto switch the system off. If a fault ispresent in the system, a warning messageappears in the information display anddoes not allow you to switch the systemon.
Front and Rear Sensing System
The front and rear parking aid sensors turnon automatically when you move thetransmission selector lever to R (reverse),D (drive) or L (low) and your vehicle ismoving at a speed of less than 7 mph (12km/h).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The front parking aid sensorcoverage area is up to 31 inches(80 centimeters) from thecenter of your vehicle’s frontbumper and up to 14 inches (35centimeters) to the side of your
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vehicle’s front bumper. The rearparking aid sensor coverage areais up to 72 inches (183centimeters) from the center ofyour vehicle’s rear bumper. Thereis a decreased coverage area atthe outer corners.
Audible warnings will sound when largeobjects are within the sensor coverageareas of either bumper in the followingmanner:
•You will hear a high-pitched tone fromthe front audio system speakers whenlarge objects are within the sensorcoverage area of your vehicle’s frontbumper. Moving your vehicle closer toa large object will increase the audiblewarning repeat rate.
•You will hear a lower-pitched tonefrom the rear audio system speakerswhen large objects are within thesensor coverage area of your vehicle’srear bumper. Moving your vehicle closerto a large object will increase theaudible warning repeat rate.
•The parking aid system prioritisesaudible warnings based on largeobjects that are the closest to yourvehicle’s front or rear bumper. Forexample, if an object is 24 inches (60centimeters) from your vehicle’s frontbumper and at the same time, anobject is only 16 inches (40centimeters) from your vehicle’s rearbumper, you will hear thelower-pitched tone from the rear audiosystem speakers.
•You will hear an alternating audiblewarning from the front and rear audiosystem speakers if large objects areless than 12 inches (30 centimeters)from your vehicle’s front and rearbumpers.
•If the object is more than 12 inches (30centimeters) from the side of yourvehicle’s bumper area the audiblewarning will sound for three seconds.If the object is less than 12 inches (30centimeters) from the side of yourvehicle’s bumper area the audiblewarning will sound continuously.
Move the transmission selector lever fromR (reverse),D (drive),L (low) or moveaway from large objects as you drive off,or press the parking aid button to switchthe system off. For item location: See Ata Glance (page 9). If a fault is present inthe system, a warning message appearsin the information display and does notallow you to switch the system on.
REAR VIEW CAMERA
WARNINGS
The operation of the camera mayvary depending on the ambienttemperature, vehicle and roadconditions.
The distances shown in the displaymay differ from the actual distance.
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Do not place objects in front of thecamera.
The camera is located on the liftgate nearthe handle.
Switching the Rear View CameraOn
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.
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 tire plus two inches (51millimeters) and the rear bumper.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Red - up to 12 inches (0.3 meter)A
Amber - 12 - 24 inches (0.3 - 0.6meter)B
Green - 24 - 35 inches (0.6 - 0.9meter)C
Black - center line of theprojected vehicle pathD
Note:The green line is extended from 35inches (0.9 meter) up to a distance of 126inches (3.2 meters).
Note:When reversing with a trailer, the lineson the screen are not shown. The camerawill show your vehicle direction and not thetrailer.
Switching the Rear View CameraOff
Note:The system will automatically switchoff once your vehicle speed has reachedapproximately 7 mph (12 km/h).
Press the parking aid switch in theinstrument panel. For item location: SeeAt a Glance (page 9).
Vehicles with Parking Aid
The display will additionally show acolored distance bar. This guide indicatesthe distance from the rear bumper to thedetected obstacle.
These are color coded as follows:
•Green - 24 - 71 inches (0.6 to 1.8meters).
•Amber - 12 - 24 inches (0.3 to 0.6meter).
•Red - 12 inches (0.3 meter) or less.
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WARNING
The system does not relieve you ofyour responsibility to drive with duecare and attention.
Cruise control allows you to control yourspeed using the switches on the steeringwheel. You can use cruise control whenyou exceed approximately 20 mph (30km/h).
USING CRUISE CONTROL
WARNINGS
Do not use cruise control in heavytraffic, on winding roads or when theroad surface is slippery. This couldresult in loss of vehicle control, seriousinjury or death.
When you are going downhill, yourspeed may increase above the setspeed. The system will not apply thebrakes. Change down a gear to assist thesystem in maintaining the set speed.Failure to do so could result in loss ofvehicle control, serious injury or death.
Note:Cruise control will disengage if yourvehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph(16 km/h) below your set speed whiledriving uphill.
The cruise controls are located on thesteering wheel.
Switching Cruise Control On
Press and release ON.
The indicator will display in theinstrument cluster.
Setting a Speed
1.Accelerate to the desired speed.
2.Press and release SET+.
3.Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal.
Changing the Set Speed
•Press and hold SET+ or SET-. Releasethe control when you reach the desiredspeed.
•Press and release SET+ or SET-. Theset speed will change in approximately1 mph (2 km/h) increments.
•Press the accelerator or brake pedaluntil you reach the desired speed. Pressand release SET+.
Canceling the Set Speed
Press and release CAN, or tap the brakepedal. The set speed will not be erased.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Resuming the Set Speed
Press and release RES.
Switching Cruise Control Off
Note:You will erase the set speed if youswitch the system off.
Press and release OFF or switch theignition off.
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