brake FORD B MAX 2012 1.G Owner's Guide

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Note:Depending on applicable laws andregulations in the country for which yourvehicle was originally built, the hazardwarning flashers may flash if you brakeheavily.
For item location: See At a Glance (page8).
FIRST AID KIT
Space is provided in the luggagecompartment.
WARNING TRIANGLE
Space is provided in the luggagecompartment.
JUMP-STARTING THE VEHICLE
WARNINGS
Do not use fuel lines, engine rockercovers or the intake manifold asgrounding points.
Connect batteries with only the samenominal voltage.
Always use jumper cables withinsulated clamps and adequate sizecable.
Note:Do not disconnect the battery fromyour vehicle’s electrical system.
To Connect the Booster Cables
Flat battery vehicleA
Booster battery vehicleB
Positive connection cableC
Negative connection cableD
1.Position the vehicles so that they donot touch one another.
2.Switch off the engine and any electricalequipment.
3.Connect the positive (+) terminal ofvehicle B with the positive (+) terminalof vehicle A (cable C).
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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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(74KW/100PS)/1.0L ECOBOOST (90KW/120PS)
Engine coolant reservoir*: See Engine Coolant Check (page 140).A
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir (right-hand drive)*: See Brake and ClutchFluid Check (page 141).B
Engine oil filler cap*: See Engine Oil Check (page 139).C
Battery: See Changing the 12V Battery (page 141).D
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir (left-hand drive)*: See Brake and Clutch FluidCheck (page 141).E
Engine compartment fuse box. See Fuses (page 124).F
Windscreen and rear window washer fluid reservoir: See Washer Fluid Check(page 141).G
Air cleaner: No maintenance necessary.H
Engine oil dipstick*: See Engine Oil Check (page 139).I
* The filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are coloured for easy identification.
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(66KW/90PS)/1.6L DURATEC-16V TI-VCT (77KW/105PS) -
SIGMA
Engine coolant reservoir*: See Engine Coolant Check (page 140).A
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir (right-hand drive)*: See Brake and ClutchFluid Check (page 141).B
Engine oil filler cap*: See Engine Oil Check (page 139).C
Battery: See Changing the 12V Battery (page 141).D
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir (left-hand drive)*: See Brake and Clutch FluidCheck (page 141).E
Engine compartment fuse box. See Fuses (page 124).F
Windscreen and rear window washer fluid reservoir: See Washer Fluid Check(page 141).G
Air cleaner: No maintenance necessary.H
Engine oil dipstick*: See Engine Oil Check (page 139).I
* The filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are coloured for easy identification.
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(55KW/75PS)/1.6L DURATORQ-TDCI (70KW/95PS) (T3)
Engine coolant reservoir*: See Engine Coolant Check (page 140).A
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir (right-hand drive)*: See Brake and ClutchFluid Check (page 141).B
Engine oil filler cap*: See Engine Oil Check (page 139).C
Battery: See Changing the 12V Battery (page 141).D
Brake and clutch fluid reservoir (left-hand drive)*: See Brake and Clutch FluidCheck (page 141).E
Engine compartment fuse box. See Fuses (page 124).F
Windscreen and rear window washer fluid reservoir: See Washer Fluid Check(page 141).G
Air cleaner: No maintenance necessary.H
Engine oil dipstick*: See Engine Oil Check (page 139).I
* The filler caps and the engine oil dipstick are coloured for easy identification.
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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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Direction Indicator, Rear 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 anticlockwise andremove it.
A.Rear 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 anticlockwise andremove it.
5.Gently press the bulb into the bulbholder, turn it anticlockwise 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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2.Remove the bulb.
BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
Power (watt)SpecificationLamp
21PY21WFront direction indicator
55H1Headlamp main beam - high series
55H15Headlamp main beam - low series
551H7Headlamp dipped beam
55H11Front fog lamp
5W5WSide lamp - low series
5WY5WSide repeater
5W5WApproach lamp
21PY21WRear direction indicator
21/5P21/5WBrake and rear lamp
21H21WRear fog lamp
21P21WReversing lamp
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5W5WLicence plate lamp
5W5WLuggage compartment lamp
1Fit a replacement with the same rating as the one you have removed.
Note:On some vehicles the lamps are LED.These are not serviceable items, see anauthorised dealer if they fail.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle Fluids
Note:Use fluids which meet the specifications or requirements defined. Use of other fluidsmay lead to damage which is not covered by your warranty.
Recommended fluidViscosityGradeSpecificationItem
Castrol or Ford EngineOil5W-20WSS-M2C948-BEngine oil - petrol enginesonly
Castrol or Ford EngineOil5W-30WSS-M2C913-CAlternative engine oil - allpetrol engines except 1.0LEcoBoost
Castrol or Ford EngineOil5W-30WSS-M2C913-CEngine oil - diesel engines
Motorcraft SuperPlusAntifreeze-WSS-M97B44-DAntifreeze
Motorcraft or Ford DOT4 LV High PerformanceBrake Fluid-WSS-M6C65-A2 orISO 4925 Class 6Brake fluid
Your engine has been designed to be used with Castrol and Ford Engine Oil, which givesa fuel economy benefit while maintaining the durability of your engine.
Adding oil: If you are unable to find an oil that meets the specification defined byWSS-M2C913-C or WSS-M2C948-B (petrol engines only), you must use SAE 5W-30that meets the specification defined by ACEA A5/B5.
Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reducedengine performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels.
Castrol engine oil recommended.
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