battery location FORD B MAX 2012 1.G Owners Manual
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Principle of Operation................................109
Using Cruise Control...................................109
Driving Aids
Active City Stop...............................................111
Load Carrying
General Information.....................................113
Luggage Anchor Points...............................113
Rear Under Floor Storage...........................113
Cargo Nets........................................................114
Luggage Covers..............................................114
Dog Guard........................................................114
Towing
Towing a Trailer..............................................116
Tow Ball............................................................116
Towing Points.................................................119
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......119
Driving Hints
Running-In........................................................121
Cold Weather Precautions.........................121
Driving Through Water.................................121
Floor Mats.........................................................121
Roadside Emergencies
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................122
First Aid Kit......................................................122
Warning Triangle...........................................122
Jump-Starting the Vehicle.........................122
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations......................................124
Fuse Specification Chart............................125
Changing a Fuse............................................133
Maintenance
General Information....................................134
Opening and Closing the Bonnet...........134
Under Bonnet Overview - 1.0L EcoBoost(74kW/100PS)/1.0L EcoBoost(90kW/120PS).........................................136
Under Bonnet Overview - 1.4LDuratec-16V (66kW/90PS)/1.6LDuratec-16V Ti-VCT (77kW/105PS) -Sigma............................................................137
Under Bonnet Overview - 1.5LDuratorq-TDCi (55kW/75PS)/1.6LDuratorq-TDCi (70kW/95PS)(T3)...............................................................138
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.0L EcoBoost(74kW/100PS)/1.0L EcoBoost(90kW/120PS).........................................139
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.4L Duratec-16V(66kW/90PS)/1.6L Duratec-16VTi-VCT (77kW/105PS) - Sigma..........139
Engine Oil Dipstick - 1.5L Duratorq-TDCi(55kW/75PS)/1.6L Duratorq-TDCi(70kW/95PS) (T3).................................139
Engine Oil Check...........................................139
Engine Coolant Check................................140
Brake and Clutch Fluid Check...................141
Washer Fluid Check......................................141
Changing the 12V Battery...........................141
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................141
Changing the Wiper Blades.......................141
Removing a Headlamp...............................142
Changing a Bulb............................................143
Bulb Specification Chart...........................149
Technical Specifications...........................150
Vehicle Care
Cleaning the Exterior...................................153
Cleaning the Interior....................................153
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............154
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................154
Wheels and Tyres
General Information....................................155
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Note:If a second valid passive key islocated within the liftgate detection range,the liftgate can be closed.
Unlocking Your Vehicle
Note:When your vehicle remains lockedfor longer than three days, the system willenter an energy-saving mode. This is toprevent your vehicle battery running out ofcharge. When your vehicle is unlocked whilein this mode, the reaction time of the systemmay be a little longer than normal. To exitthe energy-saving mode, unlock yourvehicle.
Press a locking button once.
Note:A valid passive key must be locatedwithin the detection range of that door.
One long flash of the direction indicatorsconfirms that all the doors and the liftgatehave been unlocked and that the alarmhas been disarmed.
Unlocking Only the Driver's Door
If the unlocking function is reprogrammedso that only the driver’s door and theliftgate are unlocked. See RemoteControl (page 25). Note the following:
If the driver’s door is the first door which isopened, the other doors will remain locked.All the other doors can be unlocked frominside your vehicle by pressing the unlockbutton on the instrument panel. For itemlocation: See At a Glance (page 8).Doors can be unlocked individually bypulling the interior door handles on thosedoors.
If the front passenger's door is the firstdoor which is opened, all the doors and theliftgate will be unlocked.
Disabled Keys
Any keys left inside your vehicle interiorwhen it is locked will be disabled.
You cannot use a disabled key to switchthe ignition on or start the engine.
You must enable all passive keys again inorder to use them.
To enable all your passive keys, unlock yourvehicle using a passive key or the remotecontrol unlocking function.
All passive keys will then be enabled if youswitch the ignition on or you start yourvehicle with a valid key.
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WARNINGS
When folding the seatbacks up,make sure that the belts are visibleto an occupant and not caughtbehind the seat.
Make sure that the seats and theseatbacks are secure and fullyengaged in their catches.
HEATED SEATS
WARNING
People who are unable to feel painto their skin because of advancedage, chronic illness, diabetes, spinalcord injury, medication, alcohol use,exhaustion or other physical conditions,must exercise care when using the heatedseat. The heated seat may cause burnseven at low temperatures, especially ifused for long periods of time. Do not placeanything on the seat that insulates againstheat, such as a blanket or cushion. Thismay cause the heated seat to overheat.Do not puncture the seat with pins, needlesor other pointed objects. This may damagethe heating element which may cause theheated seat to overheat. An overheatedseat may cause serious personal injury.
Do not do the following:
•Place heavy objects on the seat.
•Operate the heated seat if water or anyother liquid is spilled on the seat. Allowthe seat to dry thoroughly.
•Operate the heated seats unless theengine is running. Doing so could drainyour vehicle battery.
For item location: See Climate Control(page 68).
The heated seat will only operate with theignition switched on.
The maximum temperature is reachedafter five or six minutes. It is regulatedthermostatically.
The heated seat will remain on until eitherthe heated seat switch or the ignition isswitched off.
FRONT SEAT ARMREST
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Note:When you switch the ignition on, youcan use the socket to power 12 voltappliances with a maximum current ratingof 20 amps.
After you switch the ignition off the powersupply will only work for a maximum of 30minutes.Note:Do not insert objects other than anaccessory plug into the power point. Thiswill damage the outlet and blow the fuse.
Note:Do not hang any type of accessory oraccessory bracket from the plug.
Note:Do not use the power point foroperating a cigar lighter element.
Note:Incorrect use of the power point cancause damage not covered by yourwarranty.
Note:Always keep the power point capsclosed when not in use.
Run the engine for full capacity use of thepower point. To prevent the battery fromlosing charge:
•Do not use the power point longer thannecessary when the engine is notrunning.
•Do not leave devices plugged inovernight or when the vehicle is parkedfor extended periods.
Location
Power points may be found:
•on the rear of the centre console
•on the centre console.
CIGAR LIGHTER
Note:Do not hold the cigar lighter elementpressed in.
Note:If you use the socket when the engineis not running, the battery may lose charge.
Note:When you switch the ignition on, youcan use the socket to power 12 voltappliances with a maximum current ratingof 20 amps.
Note:After you switch the ignition off thepower supply will only work for a maximumof 30 minutes.
Note:Use only Ford accessory connectorsor connectors specified for use with SAEstandard sockets.
Press the element in to use the cigarlighter. It will pop out automatically.
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Note:For vehicles with start-stop thebattery requirement is different. It must bereplaced by one of exactly the samespecification as the original.
The system reduces fuel consumption andCO2 emissions by shutting down theengine when your vehicle is idling, forexample at traffic lights. The engine willautomatically restart when you press theclutch pedal or when required by a vehiclesystem, for example to recharge thebattery.
To obtain maximum benefit from thesystem, move the transmission selectorlever to neutral and release the clutchpedal during any stop of longer than threeseconds.
Using Start-Stop
WARNINGS
The engine may restartautomatically if required by thesystem.
Switch the ignition off beforeopening the bonnet or carrying outany maintenance.
Always switch the ignition off beforeleaving your vehicle, as the systemmay have shut down the engine butthe ignition will still be live.
Note:The system only operates when theengine is warm and the outside temperatureis between 32°F (0°C) and 86°F (30°C).
Note:If you stall the engine, and thendepress the clutch pedal within a shortperiod of time, the system will automaticallyrestart the engine.
Note:The start-stop indicator willilluminate green when the engine shutsdown. See Warning Lamps and Indicators(page 53).
Note:When the start-stop indicator flashesamber, move the transmission selector leverto neutral or depress the clutch pedal.
Note:If the system detects a malfunction,it will switch off. Have the system checkedby an authorised dealer.
Note:When you switch the system off, theswitch will illuminate.
Note:The system automatically turns onevery time you switch the ignition on. Toswitch the system off, press the switch inthe instrument panel. The system will onlybe switched off for the current ignition cycle.To turn it on, press the switch again. For itemlocation See At a Glance (page 8).
To Stop the Engine
1.Stop your vehicle.
2.Move the transmission selector leverto neutral.
3.Release the clutch pedal.
4.Release the accelerator pedal.
The system may not shut down the engineunder certain conditions, for example:
•To maintain the interior climate.
•Low battery voltage.
•The outside temperature is too low ortoo high.
•The driver's door has been opened.
•Low engine operating temperature.
•Low brake system vacuum.
•If a road speed of 3 mph (5 km/h) hasnot been exceeded.
•The driver's seat belt has not beenfastened.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine •After the delivery of the introductorymessage the voice line will open sothat you can speak hands-free with theemergency operator.
•When the line is connected, you mustbe prepared to provide your name,phone number and locationinformation immediately.
Note:While information is being providedto the emergency operator you will hear thefollowing or similar message "Please standby while important information is beingdelivered to the emergency operator." SYNCwill say “line open” or similar at the start ofhands-free communication.
Note:During an emergency assistance call,an emergency priority screen will bedisplayed in your vehicle which containsvehicle GPS coordinates when available.These coordinates match the informationprovided to the emergency operator in theintroductory message.
Note:The emergency operator may alsoreceive information from the mobile networksuch as mobile phone number, mobilephone location and mobile phone carriername independent from SYNC emergencyassistance.
Emergency assistance may not work if:
•Your mobile phone or emergencyassistance hardware has beendamaged in a collision.
•Your vehicle's battery or the SYNCsystem has no power.
•If your phone is thrown from yourvehicle during a collision.
•You do not have a valid and registeredSIM card with credit in your phone.
•You are in a European country or regionwhere the SYNC emergency assistancecall cannot be placed. See yourregional Ford website for details.
Important Information About the FordSYNC Emergency Assistance Feature
Emergency Assistance does not currentlycall emergency services in the followingmarkets: Albania, Belarus, Bosnia andHerzegovina, Macedonia, Netherlands,Ukraine, Moldova and Russia.
See your regional Ford website for latestdetails.
Emergency Assistance Privacy Notice
Once emergency assistance is set to on, itmay disclose to emergency services thatyour vehicle has been in a collisioninvolving the deployment of an airbag oractivation of the fuel cut-off switch. Thisfeature has the capability to disclose yourlocation information to the emergencyoperator or other details about your vehicleor collision to provide the most appropriateemergency services.
If you do not want to disclose thisinformation, do not turn the feature on.
USING SYNC® WITH YOUR
MEDIA PLAYER
You can access and play music from yourdigital music player over your vehicle'sspeaker system using the system's mediamenu or voice commands. You can alsosort and play your music by specificcategories such as artists, albums, etc.
SYNC is capable of hosting nearly anydigital media player including: iPod®,Zune™, Plays from device players, andmost USB drives. SYNC also supportsaudio formats such as MP3, WMA, WAVand ACC.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Automatic Transmission.............................97Emergency Park Position ReleaseLever....................................................................99Hints on Driving With an AutomaticTransmission....................................................98Selector Lever Positions....................................97Sport Mode and Manual Shifting..................98Autowipers.......................................................40Auxiliary Input Socket.................................194Auxiliary Power Points..................................81Location....................................................................81
B
Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Bonnet.......134Brake and Clutch Fluid Check...................141Brakes................................................................101General Information...........................................101Bulb Specification Chart...........................149
C
Capacities and Specifications.................167Technical Specifications.................................168Cargo Nets........................................................114Installing and Removing the Net...................114Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................153Catalytic Converter........................................93Driving with a Catalytic Converter.................93Changing a Bulb............................................143Approach Lamp..................................................145Central High Mounted Brake Lamp..............147Front Fog Lamps.................................................145Headlamp..............................................................143Interior Lamp........................................................148Licence Plate Lamp...........................................148Luggage Compartment Lamp, FootwellLamp and Liftgate Lamp............................149Reading Lamps...................................................148Rear Lamps..........................................................146Side Lamp.............................................................144Side Repeater......................................................144Changing a Fuse............................................133
Changing a Road Wheel............................160Assembling the Wheel Brace.........................162Installing a Road Wheel...................................163Jacking and Lifting Points.................................161Removing a Road Wheel.................................163Removing the Wheel Trim...............................162Vehicle Jack..........................................................160Vehicles With a Spare Wheel........................160Wheel Nuts...........................................................160Changing the 12V Battery...........................141Changing the Wiper Blades.......................141Rear Window Wiper Blade..............................142Windscreen Wiper Blades................................141Checking the Wiper Blades........................141Childminder Mirror.........................................50Child Safety.......................................................14Child Safety Locks..........................................19Left-Hand Side......................................................19Right-Hand Side....................................................19Child Seat Positioning...................................16Cigar Lighter......................................................81Cleaning the Alloy Wheels........................154Cleaning the Exterior...................................153Body Paintwork Preservation.........................153Cleaning the Chrome Trim..............................153Cleaning the Headlamps.................................153Cleaning the Rear Window.............................153Cleaning the Interior....................................153Instrument Cluster Screens, LCD Screensand Radio Screens........................................154Rear Windows......................................................154Seat Belts..............................................................153Climate Control..............................................68Principle of Operation........................................68Clock....................................................................61Type 1.........................................................................61Type 2........................................................................61Cold Weather Precautions.........................121
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