air conditioning FORD B MAX 2012 1.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Outside Air
Keep the air intakes in front of thewindscreen free from obstruction (snow,leaves etc.) to allow the climate controlsystem to function effectively.
Recirculated Air
WARNING
Prolonged use of recirculated air maycause the windows to mist up. If thewindows mist up, follow the settingsfor demisting the windscreen.
The air currently in the passenger'scompartment will be recirculated. Outsideair will not enter your vehicle.
Heating
Heating performance depends on thetemperature of the engine coolant.
Air Conditioning
Note:The air conditioning operates onlywhen the temperature is above 39°F (4°C).
Note:If you use the air conditioning, thefuel consumption of your vehicle will behigher.
Air is directed through the evaporatorwhere it is cooled. Humidity is extractedfrom the air to help keep the windows freeof mist. The resulting condensation isdirected to the outside of your vehicle andit is therefore normal if you see a smallpool of water under your vehicle.
General Information on Controllingthe Interior Climate
Fully close all the windows.
Warming the Interior
Direct the air toward your feet. In cold orhumid weather conditions, direct some ofthe air toward the windscreen and the doorwindows.
Cooling the Interior
Direct the air toward your face.
AIR VENTS
Centre Air Vents
Side Air Vent
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Fan speed control: Controls the volume of air circulated in your vehicle. Adjustto select the desired fan speed or switch off. If you switch the fan off, thewindscreen may fog up.
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On and off: Press the button to turn the system on and off. When the systemis off, outside air is prevented from entering your vehicle.B
Recirculated air: Press the button to switch between outside air andrecirculated air. When you select recirculated air, the button illuminates andthe air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This can reducethe time needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odours from enteringyour vehicle.
C
Air distribution control: Adjust to select the desired air distribution.D
Heated windscreen: Press the button to defog and clear the windscreen of athin covering of ice.E
Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the air circulated in yourvehicle. Adjust to select the desired temperature. If you select MAX A/C, thesystem distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel air vents. Thismode is more economical and efficient than normal air conditioning.
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Heated rear window: Press the button to defog and clear the rear window ofa thin covering of ice.G
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Heated front seats: Press the button to turn the heated seats on. See HeatedSeats (page 80).H
Air conditioning: Press the button to switch the air conditioning on or off. Airconditioning cools your vehicle using outside air. To improve air conditioningwhen starting your vehicle, drive with the windows slightly open for two to threeminutes.
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
Fan speed: Controls the volume of air circulated in your vehicle. Rotate thecontrol to select the desired fan speed. The setting is shown in the display.A
On and off button: Press the button to switch the system on and off.B
Recirculated air: Press the button to switch between outside air andrecirculated air. The air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates.This can reduce the time needed to cool the interior and reduce unwantedodours from entering your vehicle.
C
Air conditioning: Press the button to switch the air conditioning on or off. Airconditioning cools your vehicle using outside air. To improve air conditioningwhen starting your vehicle, drive with the windows slightly open for two to threeminutes.
D
Instrument panel: Press the button to distribute air through the instrumentpanel air vents.E
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Windscreen: Press the button to distribute air through the windscreen air vents.You can also use this setting to defog and clear the windscreen of a thin coveringof ice.
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Heated windscreen: Press the button to defog and clear the windscreen of athin covering of ice.G
Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the air circulated in yourvehicle. Adjust to select the desired temperature. If you select MAX A/C, thesystem distributes recirculated air through the instrument panel air vents. Thismode is more economical and efficient than normal air conditioning.
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Heated rear window: Press the button to defog and clear the rear window ofa thin covering of ice.I
Heated front seats: Press the button to turn the heated seats on. See HeatedSeats (page 80).J
Footwell: Press the button to distribute air through the footwell air vents.K
Windscreen defrosting and defogging: Press the button to distribute outsideair through the windscreen air vents. The heated windows and air conditioningwill be automatically selected. The fan will be set to the highest speed and thetemperature to high. When the air distribution is set in this position, you will beunable to select recirculated air or manually adjust the fan speed andtemperature control. Press the AUTO button to return the system to auto mode.
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AUTO: Press the button to select automatic operation. The systemautomatically controls the temperature, amount and distribution of the airflowto reach and maintain your previously selected temperature.
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MAX A/C: Press the button to distribute maximum air conditioning throughthe instrument panel air vents. This mode is more economical and efficientthan normal air conditioning.
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You can set the temperature between 61°F(16°C) and 82°F (28°C) in steps of 1°F(0.5°C). In position low, the system willswitch to permanent cooling. In positionhigh, the system will switch to permanentheating.
Note:If you select either position low orhigh, the system will not regulate a stabletemperature.
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE
General Hints
Note:Prolonged use of recirculated air maycause the windows to fog up.
Note:A small amount of air may be feltfrom the footwell air vents regardless of theair distribution setting.
Note:To reduce humidity build-up insideyour vehicle, do not drive with the systemswitched off or with recirculated air alwaysswitched on.
Note:Do not place objects under the frontseats as this may interfere with the airflowto the rear seats.
Note:Remove any snow, ice or leaves fromthe air intake area at the base of thewindscreen.
Manual Climate Control
Note:To reduce fogging of the windscreenduring humid weather, adjust the airdistribution control to the windscreen airvents position. Increase the temperatureand fan speed to improve clearing, ifrequired.
Automatic Climate Control
Note:Do not adjust the settings when yourvehicle interior is extremely hot or cold. Thesystem automatically adjusts to thepreviously stored settings. For the systemto function efficiently, the instrument paneland side air vents should be fully open.
Note:At low ambient temperatures withAUTO selected, the air stream is directedtoward the windscreen and side windowsfor as long as the engine remains cold.
Note:When the system is switched off,outside air is prevented from entering yourvehicle.
Note:When the system is in AUTO modeand the interior and exterior temperaturesare high, the system automatically selectsrecirculated air to maximize cooling of theinterior. When the selected air temperatureis reached, the system automatically selectsoutside air.
Note:When you select windscreendefrosting and defogging, the instrumentpanel and footwell level functionsautomatically switch off and air conditioningswitches on. Outside air flows into yourvehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4.Operate the nozzle within the areashown.
5.Slightly raise the fuel nozzle to removeit.
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Note:The amount of usable fuel in theempty reserve varies and should not berelied upon to increase driving range. Whenrefuelling your vehicle after the fuel gaugeindicates empty, you might not be able torefuel the full amount of the advertisedcapacity of the fuel tank due to the emptyreserve still present in the tank.
The CO2 and fuel consumption figures arederived from laboratory tests according toRegulation (EC) 715/2007 and subsequentamendments are carried out by all vehiclemanufacturers.
They are intended as a comparisonbetween makes and models of vehicles.They are not intended to represent the realworld fuel consumption you may get fromyour vehicle. Real world fuel consumptionis governed by many factors including:driving style, high speed driving, stop-startdriving, air conditioning usage, theaccessories fitted, payload, towing, etc.
The advertised capacity is the indicatedcapacity and the empty reserve combined.Indicated capacity is the difference in theamount of fuel in a full tank and a tankwhen the fuel gauge indicates empty.Empty reserve is the amount of fuel in thetank after the fuel gauge indicates empty.
Filling the Tank
For consistent results when filling the fueltank:
•Switch the ignition off before fuelling.An inaccurate reading results if youleave the engine running.
•Use the same fill rate(low-medium-high) each time the tankis filled.
•Allow no more than two automaticshut-offs when filling.
Results are most accurate when the fillingmethod is consistent.
Calculating Fuel Economy
Do not measure fuel economy during thefirst 1000 miles (1600 km) of driving (thisis your engine’s running-in period). A moreaccurate measurement is obtained after2000 - 3000 miles (3200 - 4800 km).Also, fuel expense, frequency of fill ups orfuel gauge readings are not accurate waysto measure fuel economy.
1.Fill the fuel tank completely and recordthe initial odometer reading.
2.Each time you fill the tank, record theamount of fuel added.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Circuits protectedFuse ratingFuse
Body control module30 A6
Passenger's compartment fuse box supply (ignition)60 A7
Glow plugs60 A8
DPS6 module50 A8
Heated windscreen40 A9
Heated windscreen40 A10
Starter relay30 A11
Main beam left-hand relay10 A12
Main beam right-hand relay10 A13
Run on pump15 A14
Ignition coil20 A15
Powertrain control module, high and low cooling fan15 A16
Heated oxygen sensors (petrol engines)15 A17
Power supply module (diesel engines)20 A17
Not used-18
Air condition controller7.5A19
Not used-20
Not used-21
Lighting control battery supply15 A22
Front fog lamps15 A23
Direction indicators15 A24
Exterior lighting left-hand side15 A25
Exterior lighting right-hand side15 A26
Powertrain control module7.5 A27
Anti-lock braking system, electronic stability program20 A28
Air conditioning clutch10 A29
Not used-30
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Not used-31
Horn, battery saver, keyless vehicle module20 A32
Heated rear window20 A33
Fuel pump relay, diesel fuel heater20 A34
Cat1 alarm system15 A35
Automatic transmission controller7.5A36
Front door module left-hand side25 A37
Front door module right-hand side25 A38
Rear door module left-hand side25 A39
Rear door module right-hand side25 A40
Circuits switchedRelay
Cooling system fanR1
Not usedR2
Powertrain control moduleR3
High beamR4
Not usedR5
Not usedR6
Engine cooling fanR7
StarterR8
Air conditioning clutchR9
Front fog lampsR10
Fuel pump, diesel fuel heaterR11
Reversing lampR12
Heater blowerR13
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Ignition, electric powerassisted steering, instrumentcluster, passive anti-theftsystem, anti-lock brakingsystem
10 A13
Powertrain control module,transmission selector lever,fuel pump7.5 A14
Audio system, instrumentcluster7.5 A15
Heated windscreen7.5 A16
Not used-17
Not used-18
Data link connector15 A19
Multi function display, clock,internal scanner, heatingvents, air conditioning panel20 A20
Audio system, navigation,bluetooth15 A21
Instrument cluster7.5 A22
Trailer module7.5 A23
Sync module antenna7.5 A24
Not used-25
Front wiper, left-hand side30 A26
Front wiper, right-hand side30 A27
Circuits switchedRelay
IgnitionR1
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine GENERAL INFORMATION
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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