air filter FORD B MAX 2012 1.G Owners Manual

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Audible Warnings and Indicators.............56
Information Displays
General Information.....................................58
Clock....................................................................61
Trip Computer..................................................61
Personalised Settings..................................62
Information Messages..................................62
Climate Control
Principle of Operation..................................68
Air Vents............................................................68
Manual Climate Control..............................69
Automatic Climate Control........................70
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate...........................................................72
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................75
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position....................76
Head Restraints..............................................76
Manual Seats...................................................78
Rear Seats.........................................................79
Heated Seats...................................................80
Front Seat Armrest.......................................80
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points..................................81
Cigar Lighter......................................................81
Storage Compartments
Cup Holders......................................................82
Glasses Holder................................................82
Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information......................................83
Ignition Switch................................................83
Keyless Starting..............................................83
Steering Wheel Lock.....................................85
Starting a Petrol Engine..............................85
Starting a Diesel Engine..............................86
Diesel Particulate Filter................................87
Switching Off the Engine............................88
Unique Driving Character-istics
Start-Stop........................................................89
Fuel and Refuelling
Safety Precautions.........................................91
Fuel Quality - Petrol......................................92
Fuel Quality - Diesel......................................92
Running Out of Fuel......................................92
Catalytic Converter........................................93
Refuelling..........................................................93
Fuel Consumption.........................................95
Technical Specifications.............................96
Transmission
Manual Transmission....................................97
Automatic Transmission.............................97
Hill Start Assist...............................................99
Brakes
General Information.....................................101
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................101
Parking Brake..................................................101
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................103
Using Stability Control...............................103
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation................................104
Parking Aid......................................................104
Rear View Camera.......................................106
2Table of Contents

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Thank you for choosing Ford. Werecommend that you take some time toget to know your vehicle by reading thismanual. The more that you know about it,the greater the safety and pleasure youwill get from driving it.
WARNING
Always drive with due care andattention when using and operatingthe controls and features on yourvehicle.
Note:This manual describes productfeatures and options available throughoutthe range, sometimes even before they aregenerally available. It may describe optionsnot fitted to your vehicle.
Note:Some of the illustrations in thismanual may be used for different models,so may appear different to your vehicle.However, the essential information in theillustrations is always correct.
Note:Always use and operate your vehiclein line with all applicable laws andregulations.
Note:Pass on this manual when sellingyour vehicle. It is an integral part of thevehicle.
Protecting the Environment
You must play your part in protecting theenvironment. Correct vehicle usage andthe authorised disposal of waste, cleaningand lubrication materials are significantsteps toward this aim.
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you maysee on your vehicle.
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleumbased
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
5Introduction

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Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seat belt
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
Heated windscreen
Interior luggage compartmentrelease
Jack
Lighting control
Low tyre pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Service engine soon
Side airbag
Stability control
Windscreen wash and wipe
6Introduction

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Tyres
WARNING
New tyres need to be run-in forapproximately 300 miles (500kilometres). During this time, youmay experience different drivingcharacteristics.
Brakes and Clutch
WARNING
Avoid heavy use of the brakes andclutch if possible for the first 100miles (150 kilometres) in town andfor the first 1000 miles (1500 kilometres)on motorways.
Engine
WARNING
Avoid driving too fast during the first1000 miles (1500 kilometres). Varyyour speed frequently and changeup through the gears early. Do not labourthe engine.
COLD WEATHER
PRECAUTIONS
The functional operation of somecomponents and systems can be affectedat temperatures below -13°F (-25°C).
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
WARNINGS
Drive through water in an emergencyonly and not as part of normaldriving.
WARNINGS
Engine damage can occur if waterenters the air filter.
In an emergency, you can drive your vehiclethrough water to a maximum depth of 8inches (200 millimetres) and at amaximum speed of 6 mph (10 km/h). Youmust take extra care when driving throughflowing water.
When driving in water, maintain a lowspeed and do not stop your vehicle. Afterdriving through water and as soon as it issafe to do so:
•Depress the brake pedal lightly tocheck that the brakes are functioningcorrectly.
•Check that the horn works.
•Check that your vehicle's lamps arefully operational.
•Check the power assistanceof the steering system.
FLOOR MATS
WARNING
Make sure that the floor mat issecured properly using theappropriate fixings, and do notposition the floor mat so that it interfereswith the operation of the pedals.
121Driving Hints

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WARNINGS
If you use a car wash with a waxingcycle, make sure that you remove thewax from the windscreen.
Prior to using a car wash facilitycheck the suitability of it for yourvehicle.
Some car wash installations usewater at high pressure. This coulddamage certain parts of your vehicle.
Remove the aerial before using anautomatic car wash.
Switch the heater blower off toprevent contamination of the freshair filter.
We recommend that you wash your vehiclewith a sponge and lukewarm watercontaining a car shampoo.
Cleaning the Headlamps
WARNINGS
Do not scrape the headlamp lensesor use abrasives, alcoholic solventsor chemical solvents to clean them.
Do not wipe the headlamps whenthey are dry.
Cleaning the Rear Window
WARNING
Do not scrape the inside of the rearwindow or use abrasives or chemicalsolvents to clean it.
Use a clean, lint free cloth or a dampchamois leather to clean the inside of therear window.
Cleaning the Chrome Trim
WARNINGS
Do not use abrasives or chemicalsolvents. Use soapy water.
Do not apply cleaning product to hotsurfaces and do not leave cleaningproduct on chrome surfaces for aperiod of time exceeding that which isrecommended.
Industrial-strength (heavy-duty)cleaners, or cleaning chemicals, maycause damage over a period of time.
Body Paintwork Preservation
WARNINGS
Do not polish your vehicle in strongsunshine.
Do not allow polish to touch plasticsurfaces. It could be difficult toremove.
Do not apply polish to thewindscreen or rear window. Thiscould cause the wipers to becomenoisy and they may not clear the windowproperly.
We recommend that you wax thepaintwork once or twice a year.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
Seat Belts
WARNINGS
Do not use abrasives, or chemicalsolvents to clean them.
Do not allow moisture to penetratethe seat belt retractor mechanism.
153Vehicle Care

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Daytime Running Lamps.............................45Diesel Particulate Filter................................87Regeneration..........................................................87Direction Indicators........................................47Dog Guard........................................................114DPFSee: Diesel Particulate Filter............................87Driver Airbag.....................................................22.....................................................................................22Driving Aids.......................................................111Driving Hints.....................................................121Driving Through Water.................................121.....................................................................................121
DRLSee: Daytime Running Lamps.........................45
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Electromagnetic compatibility...............225End User Licence Agreement..................226SYNC® End User Licence Agreement(EULA)..............................................................226Engine Coolant Check................................140Adding Engine Coolant....................................140Engine ImmobiliserSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................35Engine Oil Check...........................................139Checking the Oil Level......................................139Topping Up...........................................................140Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.0L EcoBoost(74kW/100PS)/1.0L EcoBoost(90kW/120PS)...........................................139Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.4L Duratec-16V(66kW/90PS)/1.6L Duratec-16VTi-VCT (77kW/105PS) - Sigma...........139Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5L Duratorq-TDCi(55kW/75PS)/1.6L Duratorq-TDCi(70kW/95PS) (T3)...................................139...................................................................................139Exterior Mirrors................................................49Electric Folding Mirrors......................................49Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors...............................50Power Exterior Mirrors........................................49
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Fastening the Seat Belts.............................20Using Seat Belts During Pregnancy..............20First Aid Kit......................................................122Flat Tyre InflationSee: Temporary Mobility Kit...........................155Floor Mats.........................................................121Fog Lamps - FrontSee: Front Fog Lamps........................................45Fog Lamps - RearSee: Rear Fog Lamps..........................................45Front Fog Lamps............................................45Front Seat Armrest.......................................80Fuel and Refuelling........................................91Technical Specifications...................................96
245Index