stop start FORD B MAX 2012 1.G Owner's Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Selecting Reverse Gear
Do not engage reverse gear when yourvehicle is moving. This can cause damageto the transmission.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARNING
Always set the parking brake fullyand make sure you move thetransmission selector lever toposition P. Switch the ignition off andremove the key whenever you leave yourvehicle.
Selector Lever Positions
ParkP
ReverseR
NeutralN
DriveD
Sport mode and manual shiftingS
Manual shift up+
Manual shift down-
WARNING
Apply the brakes before moving thetransmission selector lever and keepthem applied until you are ready tomove off.
Press the button on the transmissionselector lever to change to each position.
The transmission selector lever positionwill be shown in the information display.
P (Park)
WARNINGS
Move the transmission selector leverto park only when your vehicle isstationary.
Apply the parking brake and movethe transmission selector lever topark before leaving your vehicle.Make sure that the transmission selectorlever is latched in position.
Note:An audible warning will sound if youopen the driver's door and you have notmoved the transmission selector lever topark.
In this position, power is not transmittedto the drive wheels and the transmissionis locked. You can start the engine with thetransmission selector lever in this position.
R (Reverse)
WARNINGS
Move the transmission selector leverto reverse only when your vehicle isstationary and the engine is at idlespeed.
Always come to a complete stopbefore shifting the transmissionselector lever out of reverse.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Move the transmission selector lever toreverse to allow your vehicle to movebackward.
N (Neutral)
In this position, power is not transmittedto the drive wheels but the transmission isnot locked. You can start the engine withthe transmission selector lever in thisposition.
D (Drive)
Note:A shift will occur only when yourvehicle speed and the engine speed areappropriate.
Note:You may temporarily override thecurrent gear selected using the + and -buttons.
Select drive to shift automatically throughthe forward gears.
The transmission will select theappropriate gear for optimum performancebased on ambient temperature, roadgradient, vehicle load and your input.
Sport Mode and Manual Shifting
Sport Mode
Note:In sport mode the transmissionoperates as normal but gears are selectedmore quickly and at higher engine speeds.
Note:In sport mode S will be shown in theinformation display.
Switch on sport mode by moving thetransmission selector lever to position S.Sport mode will remain on until either youshift manually up or down the gears using+ and - or move the transmission selectorlever to position D.
Manual Shifting
WARNINGS
Do not hold the buttons permanentlyin - or +.
WARNINGS
The transmission will automaticallydownshift when the engine speed istoo low.
Press the - button to shift down and pressthe + button to shift up.
Gears may be skipped by pressing thebuttons repeatedly at short intervals.
Manual mode also provides a kickdownfunction. See Kickdown.
Hints on Driving With anAutomatic Transmission
WARNING
Do not idle the engine for longperiods of time in drive with thebrakes applied.
Moving Off
1.Release the parking brake.
2.Release the brake pedal and press theaccelerator pedal.
Stopping
1.Release the accelerator pedal andpress the brake pedal.
2.Apply the parking brake.
3.Move the transmission selector leverto N or P.
Kickdown
Press the accelerator pedal fully with thetransmission selector lever in the driveposition to select the next lowest gear foroptimum performance. Release theaccelerator pedal when you no longerrequire kickdown.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow
Note:Do not rock your vehicle if the engineis not at normal operating temperature ordamage to the transmission may occur.
Note:Do not rock your vehicle for morethan a minute or damage to thetransmission and tyres may occur, or theengine may overheat.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow,it may be rocked out by shifting betweenforward and reverse gears, stoppingbetween shifts in a steady pattern. Presslightly on the accelerator in each gear.
Emergency Park Position ReleaseLever
WARNINGS
Do not drive your vehicle until youverify that the brake lamps areworking.
If the parking brake is fully released,but the brake warning lamp remainsilluminated, the brakes may not beworking correctly. See an authoriseddealer.
Use the lever to move the transmissionselector lever from the park position in theevent of an electrical malfunction or if yourvehicle battery has no charge.
1.Apply the parking brake and switch theignition off before performing thisprocedure.
2.Remove the retaining screw.
3.Remove the centre console side panel.
Note:The lever is pink.
4.Apply the brake pedal. Using a suitabletool rotate the lever forward whilepulling the transmission selector leverout of the park position and into theneutral position.
Note:See an authorised dealer as soon aspossible if this procedure is used.
HILL START ASSIST
WARNINGS
The system does not replace theparking brake. When you leave yourvehicle, always apply the parkingbrake and move the transmission selectorlever into position P (Park).
You must remain in your vehicle onceyou have activated the system.
During all times, you are responsiblefor controlling your vehicle,supervising the system andintervening, if required.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Before starting your journey, make surethat the tow ball arm is correctly locked.Check that:
•the green marks are aligned
•the handwheel (A) is correctly fitted tothe tow ball arm
•you have removed the key (B)
•the tow ball arm is securely positioned.
Removing the Tow Ball Arm
Note:Unhitch the trailer.
1.Remove the protecting cap. Press thecap into the key bow. Insert the key andunlock.
2.Hold the tow ball arm. Pull thehandwheel out, turn it clockwiseagainst the stop.
3.Remove the tow ball arm.
4.Release the handwheel.
When unlocked in this way, the tow ballarm can be reinserted at any time.
Driving Without a Trailer
WARNING
Never unlock the tow ball arm withthe trailer attached.
Remove the tow ball arm. Insert the pluginto its seat (1).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID
CHECK
WARNINGS
Use of any fluid other than therecommended brake fluid mayreduce brake efficiency and not meetFord's performance standards.
Do not allow the fluid to touch yourskin or eyes. If this happens, rinse theaffected areas immediately withplenty of water and contact your doctor.
If the level is at the MIN mark, havethe system checked by an authoriseddealer as soon as possible.
Note:Keep brake fluid clean and dry.Contamination with dirt, water, petroleumproducts or other materials may result inbrake system damage and possible failure.
Note:The brake and the clutch systems aresupplied from the same reservoir.
Add fluid that meets the Ford specification.See Technical Specifications (page 150).
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.
Note:Where applicable you mustreprogram the audio system using thekeycode.
The battery is located in the enginecompartment. See Maintenance (page134).
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
Windscreen Wiper Blades
Note:The windscreen wiper blades aredifferent in length. See TechnicalSpecifications (page 150). If you installwiper blades of the wrong length, the rainsensor may not work correctly.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Sealant bottle hoseC
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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Track Selection
•Press the seek down button once toreplay the current track. If pressedwithin two seconds of the start of atrack, the previous track will beselected.
•Press the up or down arrow buttons toselect the required track, then pressthe OK button.
The desired track number may be enteredusing the numeric keypad. Dial the requiredtrack number until complete (for example1 then 2 for track 12), or dial the numberand directly press OK.
Fast Forward and Reverse
Press and hold the seek down or upbuttons to search backward or forwardwithin the tracks on the disc.
Shuffle and Random
Random track playback, also known asshuffle, plays all tracks on the CD inrandom order.
Press function button 2.
Note:When an MP3 CD is playing, optionsinclude shuffle for the whole CD, or to playall the tracks in the folder in a random order.Repeat presses of function button 2 willtoggle these options.
Use the seek up or down button to selectthe next track to shuffle if required.
Repeat Compact Disc Tracks
Press function button 1.
When an MP3 or WMA CD is playing,options include REPEAT for the track, orto repeat all the tracks in the folder. Repeatpresses of function button 1 will togglethese options.
Compact Disc Track Scanning
1.Press function button 3.
Note:When an MP3 or WMA CD is playing,options include SCAN for the CD, or just thetracks in the folder. Repeat presses offunction button 3 will toggle these options.
2.Press function button 3 again to stopthe scan mode.
MP3 and WMA File Playback
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) or WMA(Windows media audio) is a standardtechnology and format for compressingaudio data. This allows a more efficientuse of the media.
You can play MP3 files recorded onCD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW formats. Thedisc must be in the ISO 9660 level 1 or level2 format, or Joliet or Romeo in theexpansion format. You can also use a discrecorded in multi session.
ISO 9660 Format
This is the most common internationalstandard for the logical format of files andfolders on a CD-ROM.
There are several specification levels. InLevel 1, file names must be in the 8.3format (no more than eight characters inthe name, no more than three charactersin the extension .MP3 and . WMA) and incapital letters.
Folder names can be no longer than eightcharacters. There can be no more thaneight folder levels (trees). Level 2specifications allow file names up to 31characters long.
Each folder can have up to eight trees.
For Joliet or Romeo in the expansionformat, consider these restrictions whenconfiguring your CD writing software.
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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch.............................................83Starting a Diesel Engine..............................86Cold or Hot Engine..............................................86Failure to Start.......................................................87Starting and Stopping the Engine...........83General Information............................................83Starting a Petrol Engine..............................85Cold or Hot Engine...............................................85Engine Idle Speed after Starting....................86Failure to Start......................................................86Flooded Engine.....................................................86Start-Stop........................................................89To Re-Start the Engine......................................90To Stop the Engine..............................................89Using Start-Stop..................................................89Steering Wheel Lock.....................................85Vehicles With Keyless Starting.......................85Vehicles Without Keyless Starting................85Steering Wheel...............................................38Storage Compartments..............................82Supplementary Restraints System.........22Principle of Operation.........................................22Switching Off the Engine............................88Vehicles With a Turbocharger.........................88Symbols Glossary.............................................5SYNC® Applications and Services..........211In the Event of a Collision................................212Setting Emergency Assistance On:...............211SYNC Emergency Assistance..........................211SYNC® Troubleshooting...........................218SYNC.................................................................196General Information..........................................196
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications.............167Temporary Mobility Kit...............................155General Information..........................................155Inflating the Tyre.................................................156Using the Kit.........................................................155
Tow Ball............................................................116Driving With a Trailer...........................................117Driving Without a Trailer...................................118Inserting the Tow Ball Arm...............................117Maintenance.........................................................119Removing the Tow Ball Arm............................118Unlocking the Tow Ball ArmMechanism........................................................117Towing a Trailer..............................................116Steep Gradients...................................................116Towing Points.................................................119Towing the Vehicle on FourWheels............................................................119All Vehicles.............................................................119Vehicles With AutomaticTransmission...................................................120Towing...............................................................116Transmission....................................................97Trip Computer..................................................61......................................................................................61Distance Odometer.............................................62Tyre Care..........................................................158Tyre Inflation When PuncturedSee: Temporary Mobility Kit...........................155Tyre Pressure Monitoring System..........159System Reset.......................................................160Tyre PressuresSee: Technical Specifications........................164Tyre Repair KitSee: Temporary Mobility Kit...........................155TyresSee: Wheels and Tyres.....................................155
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Under Bonnet Overview - 1.0L EcoBoost(74kW/100PS)/1.0L EcoBoost(90kW/120PS)...........................................136Under Bonnet Overview - 1.4LDuratec-16V (66kW/90PS)/1.6LDuratec-16V Ti-VCT (77kW/105PS) -Sigma..............................................................137Under Bonnet Overview - 1.5LDuratorq-TDCi (55kW/75PS)/1.6LDuratorq-TDCi (70kW/95PS)(T3).................................................................138Unique Driving Characteristics.................89
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