2013 FORD B MAX Owners Manual

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CHECK
WARNINGS
Do not use any fluid other than therecommended brake fluid as this willreduce brake efficiency. Use ofincorrect fluid could result in the loss ofvehicle control, serious personal injury ordeath.
Only use brake fluid from a sealedcontainer. Contamination with dirt,water, petroleum products or othermaterials may result in brake systemdamage or failure. Failure to adhere to thiswarning could result in the loss of vehiclecontrol, serious personal injury or death.
Do not allow the fluid to touch yourskin or eyes. This could cause seriouspersonal injury. Rinse the affectedareas immediately with plenty of waterand consult a physician.
A fluid level between the MAX andMIN lines is within the normaloperating range and there is no needto add fluid. A fluid level outside of thenormal operating range could compromisethe performance of the brake or clutchsystems. Have your vehicle checkedimmediately.
See (page 169).
Note:The brake and the clutch systems aresupplied from the same reservoir.
WASHER FLUID CHECK
Note:The reservoir supplies the front andrear washer systems.
When adding fluid, use a mixture of washerfluid and water to help prevent freezing incold weather and improve the cleaningcapability. We recommend that you useonly high quality washer fluid.
For information on fluid dilution, refer tothe product instructions.
CHANGING THE 12V BATTERY
WARNING
For vehicles with Start-Stop thebattery requirement is different. Youmust replace the battery with one ofexactly the same specification.
The battery is located in the enginecompartment. See Maintenance (page152).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Note:You must reset the bounce-backfeature for the power windows. See PowerWindows (page 53).
Make sure that you dispose ofold batteries in anenvironmentally friendly way.
Seek advice from your local authorityabout recycling old batteries.
CHECKING THE WIPER
BLADES
Run the tip of your fingers over the edge ofthe blade to check for roughness.
Clean the wiper blades with washer fluidor water applied with a soft sponge orcloth.
CHANGING THE WIPER
BLADES
Windshield Wiper Blades
Note:The windshield wiper blades aredifferent in length. See TechnicalSpecifications (page 169). If you installwiper blades of the wrong length, the rainsensor may not work correctly.
Changing the Windshield Wiper Blades
1.Press the locking buttons together.
2.Rotate and remove the wiper blade.
3.Install in the reverse order.
Note:Make sure that the wiper blade locksinto place.
Rear Window Wiper Blade
1.Lift the wiper arm.
2.Position the wiper blade at right anglesto the wiper arm.
3.Disengage the wiper blade from thewiper arm.
4.Remove the wiper blade.
5.Install in the reverse order.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Note:Make sure that the wiper blade locksinto place.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
You can adjust the headlamp beams forwhen you drive on the right-hand side orleft-hand side of the road.
1.Remove the headlamps. SeeRemoving a Headlamp (page 161).
2.Remove the covers. See Changing aBulb (page 162).
3.Slide the control on each headlamp toadjust the headlamp beam.
Note:When you return to driving on theother side of the road, remember to changethe headlamp beams to the original setting.
REMOVING A HEADLAMP
1.Open the hood. See Opening andClosing the Hood (page 152).
2.Remove the screws and push pins.
3.Lift the outer side of the headlamp todisengage it from the lower fixing point.
4.Pull the headlamp as far as possibletoward the center of your vehicle andremove.
5.Disconnect the two electricalconnectors.
Note:When fitting the headlamp, makesure that you reconnect the electricalconnector correctly.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Note:When fitting the headlamp, makesure that you fully engage the headlamp inthe lower fixing point.
CHANGING A BULB
WARNINGS
Switch the lamps and the ignition off.
Let the bulb cool down beforeremoving it.
Do not touch the glass of the bulb.
Note:Only fit bulbs of the correctspecification.
Note:The following instructions describehow to remove the bulbs. Fit replacementsin the reverse order unless otherwise stated.
Headlamp
Note:Remove the covers to gain access tothe bulbs.
Headlamp high beamA
Headlamp low beamB
Direction indicatorC
Direction Indicator
1.Remove the headlamp. SeeRemoving a Headlamp (page 161).
2.Turn the bulb holder counterclockwiseand remove it.
3.Gently press the bulb into the bulbholder, turn it counterclockwise andremove it.
Headlamp High Beam
1.Remove the headlamp. SeeRemoving a Headlamp (page 161).
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3.Disconnect the electrical connector.
4.Release the clip and remove the bulb.
Note:Do not touch the glass of the bulb.
Headlamp Low Beam
1.Remove the headlamp. SeeRemoving a Headlamp (page 161).
2.Remove the cover.
3.Turn the bulb holder counterclockwiseand remove it.
4.Remove the bulb.
Note:Do not touch the glass of the bulb.
Side Lamp
1.Remove the headlamp. SeeRemoving a Headlamp (page 161).
2.Remove the cover.
3.Remove the bulb holder.
4.Remove the bulb.
Side Repeater
1.Carefully remove the side repeater.
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3.Remove the bulb.
Approach Lamp
Note:Position the mirror glass as far inwardas possible.
1.Insert a screwdriver into the gapbetween the mirror housing and themirror glass and release the metalretaining clip.
2.Remove the lamp.
3.Remove the bulb.
Front Fog Lamps
Note:You cannot separate the fog lampbulb from the bulb holder.
1.Disconnect the electrical connector.
2.Turn the bulb holder counterclockwiseand remove it.
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Direction Indicator, Tail and BrakeLamp
1.Remove the trim panel.
2.Disconnect the electrical connector.
3.Remove the wing nut.
4.Remove the lamp.
5.Remove the bulb holder.
6.Gently press the bulb into the bulbholder, turn it counterclockwise andremove it.
A.Tail and brake lamp
B.Direction indicator
Reversing Lamp and Fog Lamp
1.Open the liftgate.
2.Remove the trim panel.
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4.Turn the bulb holder counterclockwiseand remove it.
5.Gently press the bulb into the bulbholder, turn it counterclockwise andremove it.
Central High Mounted Brake Lamp
1.Open the liftgate.
2.Detach the clips.
3.Insert a suitable object into the holes.
4.Carefully pull the lamp toward thefront of the vehicle to release the springclips.
5.Remove the lamp.
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