sensor FORD B MAX 2012 1.G Owners Manual

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SYSTEM
Principle of Operation
The engine immobiliser is a theft protectionsystem that prevents someone fromstarting the engine with an incorrectlycoded key.
Coded Keys
Note:Do not shield your keys with metalobjects. This may prevent the receiver fromrecognising your key as a valid one.
Note:Have all of your remaining keyserased and recoded if you lose a key. Ask anauthorised dealer for further information.Have replacement keys recoded togetherwith your existing keys.
If you lose a key, you can obtain areplacement from an authroised dealer. Ifpossible, provide them with the keynumber from the tag provided with theoriginal keys. You can also obtainadditional keys from an authroised dealer.
Arming the Engine Immobiliser
After you switch the ignition off the engineimmobiliser will arm automatically after ashort time.
Disarming the Engine Immobiliser
The engine immobiliser is disarmedautomatically when you switch the ignitionon with a correctly coded key.
When the indicator stays on, flashes forapproximately one minute or repeatedlyat irregular intervals, the key has not beenrecognised. Remove the key and try again.
If you are unable to start the engine with acorrectly coded key, this indicates amalfunction. Have the immobiliser checkedimmediately.
ANTI-THEFT ALARM
Alarm System
Your vehicle may have one of the followingalarm systems:
•Perimeter alarm.
•Perimeter alarm with interior sensors.
•Category one alarm with interiorsensors and battery back-up sounder.
Perimeter Alarm
The perimeter alarm is a deterrent againstunauthorised access to your vehiclethrough the doors and the bonnet. It alsoprotects the audio unit.
Interior Sensors
WARNINGS
Do not cover up the interior lamp unitsensors.
Do not arm the alarm with full guardif passengers, animals or othermoving objects are inside yourvehicle.
The sensors act as a deterrent againstunauthorised intrusion by sensing anymovement within your vehicle.
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The battery back-up sounder is an extraalarm system which will sound a sirenwhen the alarm is triggered. When you lockyour vehicle the system is armed. Thesounder has its own battery and will soundan alarm siren even if someonedisconnects your vehicle battery or thebattery back-up sounder itself.
Triggering the Alarm
Once armed, the alarm is triggered in anyof the following ways:
•If someone opens a door, the liftgateor the hood without a valid key orremote control.
•If someone removes the audio ornavigation system.
•If you switch the ignition on without avalid key.
•If the interior sensors detect movementwithin your vehicle.
•On vehicles with a battery back-upsounder, if someone disconnects yourvehicle battery or the battery back-upsounder itself.
If the alarm is triggered, the alarm horn willsound for 30 seconds and the hazardwarning flasher will flash for five minutes.
Any further attempts to perform one of theabove will trigger the alarm again.
Full and Reduced Guard
Full Guard
Full guard is the standard setting.
In full guard, the interior sensors are onwhen you arm the alarm.
Note:This may result in false alarms ifanimals or moving objects are inside yourvehicle.
Reduced Guard
In reduced guard, the interior sensors areoff when you arm the alarm.
Note:You can set the alarm to reducedguard for the current ignition cycle only. Thealarm will reset to full guard the next timeyou switch the ignition on.
Ask on Exit
You can set the information display to askyou each time which level of guard youwish to set.
If you select Ask on Exit, the messageReduced guard? appears in theinformation display each time you switchthe ignition off. See InformationMessages (page 62).
If you wish to arm the alarm with reducedguard, press the OK button when thismessage appears.
If you wish to arm the alarm with full guard,leave your vehicle without pressing the OKbutton.
Selecting Full or Reduced Guard
Note:Selecting Reduced does not set thealarm permanently to reduced guard. It setsit to reduced guard only for the currentignition cycle. If you regularly set the alarmto reduced guard, select Ask on Exit.
You can select full or reduced guard usingthe information display. See GeneralInformation (page 58).
Arming the Alarm
To arm the alarm, lock your vehicle. SeeLocks (page 29).
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Note:Fully defrost the windscreen beforeswitching on the windscreen wipers.
Note:Make sure the windscreen wipers areswitched off before entering a car wash.
Note:Install new wiper blades as soon asthey begin to leave bands of water andsmears on the windscreen.
Note:Do not operate the wipers on a drywindscreen. This may scratch the glass,damage the wiper blades or cause the wipermotor to burn out. Always use thewindscreen washers before wiping a drywindscreen.
Single wipeA
Intermittent wipeB
Normal wipeC
High speed wipeD
Intermittent Wipe
Short wipe intervalA
Intermittent wipeB
Long wipe intervalC
Use the rotary control to adjust theintermittent wipe interval.
Speed Dependent Wipers
When your vehicle speed increases, theinterval between wipes will decrease.
AUTOWIPERS
Note:Fully defrost the windscreen beforeswitching on the windscreen wipers.
Note:Make sure the windscreen wipers areswitched off before entering a car wash.
Note:Install new wiper blades as soon asthey begin to leave bands of water andsmears on the windscreen.
Note:If you switch autolamps on inconjunction with autowipers, dipped beamheadlamps will illuminate automaticallywhen the rain sensor activates thewindscreen wipers continuously.
Note:Wet road conditions can causeunexpected wiping or smearing.
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•Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers.
•Switch to normal or high speed wipe.
•Switch the autowipers off.
High sensitivityA
OnB
Low sensitivityC
The wipers will function when moisture isdetected on the windscreen. The rainsensor will continue to monitor the amountof moisture on the windscreen and adjustthe speed of the wipers automatically.
Use the rotary control to adjust thesensitivity of the rain sensor. With lowsensitivity, the wipers will operate whenthe sensor detects a large amount ofmoisture on the windscreen. With highsensitivity, the wipers will operate whenthe sensor detects a small amount ofmoisture on the windscreen.
Keep the outside of the windscreen clean.Sensor performance will be affected if thearea around the interior mirror is dirty. Therain sensor is very sensitive and the wipersmay operate if dirt, mist or flies hit thewindscreen.
WINDSCREEN WASHERS
Note:Do not operate the washers whenthe washer reservoir is empty. This maycause the washer pump to overheat.
Push the button to operate the washers.They will operate for a maximum of 10seconds. When you release the button, thewipers will operate for a short time.
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHERS
Intermittent Wipe
Pull the lever toward you.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The headlamps will switch on and offautomatically in low light situations orduring inclement weather.
The headlamps will remain on for a periodof time after you switch the ignition off.You can adjust the time delay using theinformation display controls. SeeInformation Displays (page 58).
Note:If you switch autolamps on inconjunction with autowipers, dipped beamheadlamps will illuminate automaticallywhen the rain sensor turns on thewindscreen wipers continuously.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER
Note:If you disconnect the battery or itloses charge, the illuminated componentswill switch to the maximum setting.
Press repeatedly or press and hold untilthe desired level is reached.
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
After you switch the ignition off, you canswitch the headlamps on by pulling thedirection indicator lever toward you. Youwill hear a short tone. The headlamps willswitch off automatically after threeminutes with any door open or 30 secondsafter the last door has been closed. Youcan cancel this feature by pulling thedirection indicator toward you again orswitching the ignition on.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Note:You can operate the mirrors (mirrortilting and folding) for several minutes afteryou switch the ignition off. If you open a dooryou can no longer operate the mirrors.
Press the downward arrow to fold orunfold the mirrors.
If you press the switch again while themirrors are moving, they will stop andreverse the direction of movement.
Note:When the mirrors are operated oftenduring a short period of time, the systemmay become inoperable for a period of timeto prevent damage due to overheating.
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors
Push the mirror toward the door windowglass. Make sure that you fully engage themirror in its support when returning it to itsoriginal position.
INTERIOR MIRROR
WARNING
Do not adjust the mirror when yourvehicle is moving.
Note:Do not clean the housing or glass ofany mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or otherpetroleum or ammonia-based cleaningproducts.
You can adjust the interior mirror to yourpreference. Some mirrors also have asecond pivot point. This lets you move themirror head up or down and from side toside.
Pull the tab below the mirror toward youto reduce glare at night.
Auto-Dimming Mirror (If Equipped)
Note:Do not block the sensors on the frontand back of the mirror. Mirror performancemay be affected. A rear centre passenger orraised rear centre head restraint may alsoblock light from reaching the sensor.
The mirror will dim automatically to reduceglare when bright lights are detected frombehind your vehicle. It will automaticallyreturn to normal reflection when you selectreverse gear to make sure you have a clearview when reversing.
CHILDMINDER MIRROR
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Take care when using global closing.In an emergency, touch a doorhandle lock sensor to stop.
Note:Global closing can be switched onusing the driver’s door handle. Globalopening and closing can also be switchedon using the buttons on the passive key.
To close all the windows, press and holdthe driver’s door handle for at least threeseconds. The bounce-back function is alsoon during global closing.
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If the engine is revved excessively, orif a malfunction is detected, thesystem will be deactivated.
The system makes it easier to pull awaywhen your vehicle is on a slope without theneed to use the parking brake.
When the system is active, your vehicle willremain stationary on the slope for two tothree seconds after you release the brakepedal. This allows you time to move yourfoot from the brake to the acceleratorpedal. The brakes are releasedautomatically once the engine hasdeveloped sufficient drive to prevent yourvehicle from rolling down the slope. Thisis an advantage when pulling away on aslope, (for example from a car park ramp,traffic lights or when reversing uphill intoa parking space).
The system will activate automatically onany slope which can result in significantvehicle rollback.
Using Hill Start Assist
1.Press the brake pedal to bring yourvehicle to a complete standstill. Keepthe brake pedal pressed.
2.If the sensors detect that your vehicleis on a slope, the system will beactivated automatically.
3.When you remove your foot from thebrake pedal, your vehicle will remainon the slope without rolling away forapproximately two or three seconds.This hold time will automatically beextended if you are in the process ofdriving off.
4.Drive off in the normal manner. Thebrakes will be released automatically.
Switching the System On and Off
Note:The system can only be switched onand off for manual transmissions.
Note:Once you have switched off thesystem, it will remain off until you switch iton again.
Your vehicle comes with the systemalready enabled. If desired, you can disablethe feature: See General Information(page 58).
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WARNINGS
The system does not relieve you ofyour responsibility to drive with duecare and attention.
If your vehicles has a trailer towmodule not approved by us, thesystem may not correctly detectobstacles.
The sensors may not detect objectsin heavy rain or other conditions thatcause disruptive reflections.
The sensors may not detect objectswith surfaces that absorb ultrasonicwaves.
The system does not detectobstacles moving away from yourvehicle. They will only be detectedshortly after they start to move towardyour vehicle.
Take particular care when reversingwith a tow ball arm or rear fittedaccessories e.g. a bicycle carrier, asthe rear parking aid will only indicate thedistance from the bumper to the obstacle.
If you use a high pressure spray towash your vehicle, only spray thesensors briefly from a distance notless than 8 inches (20 centimetres).
Note:If your vehicle has a tow ball arm, thesystem is switched off automatically whenany trailer lamps (or lighting boards) areconnected to the 13-pin socket via a trailertow module we have approved.
Note:Keep the sensors free from dirt, iceand snow. Do not clean with sharp objects.
Note:The system may emit false tones ifit detects a signal using the same frequencyas the sensors or if your vehicle is fully laden.
Note:The outer sensors may detect theside walls of a garage. If the distancebetween the outer sensor and the side wallremains constant for three seconds, thetone will switch off. As you continue, theinner sensors will detect rearward objects.
PARKING AID
WARNINGS
To help avoid personal injury, readand understand the limitations of thesystem as contained in this section.Sensing is only an aid for some (generallylarge and fixed) objects when moving inreverse on a flat surface at parking speeds.Traffic control systems, inclementweather, air brakes and external motorsand fans may also affect the function ofthe sensing system. This may includereduced performance or a false activation.
To help avoid personal injury, alwaysuse caution when moving in reverseand when using the sensing system.
This system is not designed toprevent contact with small or movingobjects. The system is designed toprovide a warning to assist the driver indetecting large stationary objects to avoiddamaging the vehicle. The system may notdetect smaller objects, particularly thoseclose to the ground.
Certain add-on devices such as largetrailer hitches, bike or surfboard racksand any device that may block thenormal detection zone of the system, maycreate false audible warnings.
Note:Keep the sensors located on thebumper or fascia free from snow, ice andlarge accumulations of dirt. If the sensorsare covered, the system’s accuracy can beaffected. Do not clean the sensors withsharp objects.
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The system warns you of obstacles withina certain range of the bumper area.
When receiving a detection warning, theradio volume is reduced to apredetermined level. After the warninggoes away, the radio volume returns to theprevious level.
Rear Sensing System
The rear sensors are only active when youmove the transmission selector lever toposition R (reverse). As your vehicle movescloser to the obstacle, the rate of theaudible warning increases. When theobstacle is fewer than 12 inches (30centimetres) away, the audible warningsounds continuously. If a stationary orreceding object is detected farther than 12inches (30 centimetres) from the side ofyour vehicle, the audible warning soundsfor only three seconds. Once the systemdetects an object approaching, the audiblewarning sounds again.
Coverage area of up to 72 inches(183 centimetres) from the rearbumper (with a decreasedcoverage area at the outercorners of the bumper).
A
The system detects certain objects whenyou move the transmission selector leverto position R (reverse):
•and your vehicle is moving toward astationary object at a speed of 3 mph(5 km/h) or less
•but your vehicle is not moving, and amoving object is approaching the rearof your vehicle at a speed of 3 mph (5km/h) or less
•and your vehicle is moving at a speedof less than 3 mph (5 km/h) and amoving object is approaching the rearof your vehicle at a speed of less than3 mph (5 km/h).
Move the transmission selector lever fromposition R (reverse) to turn the system off.If a fault is present in the system, a warningmessage appears in the informationdisplay and does not allow you to switchthe system on.
Front and Rear Sensing System
The system turns on automaticallywhenever you switch the ignition on. Itbecomes active when you press theparking aid button or move thetransmission selector lever into position Ror reverse gear and your vehicle speed isbelow 10 mph (16 km/h).
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