spare wheel FORD B MAX 2012 1.G Owners Manual

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See Changing a Bulb (page 143).A
See Changing the Wiper Blades (page 141).B
See Changing a Bulb (page 143).C
See First Aid Kit (page 122). See Warning Triangle (page 122). See TemporaryMobility Kit (page 155). Spare wheel, jack, and wheel brace. See Changing aRoad Wheel (page 160). Towing eye. See Towing Points (page 119).
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See Towing Points (page 119).E
Tyre pressures. See Technical Specifications (page 164).F
See Changing a Road Wheel (page 160).G
See Refuelling (page 93).H
13At a Glance

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See Keyless Starting (page 83).-To start press clutch
See Keyless Entry (page 32).-Close boot or use spare key
See Steering Wheel Lock (page 85).-Steering lock engagedTurn steering wheel
Lighting
ActionMessageindicatorMessage
See Changing a Bulb (page 143).-Left indicator malfunctionChange bulb
See Changing a Bulb (page 143).-Right indicator malfunctionChange bulb
Maintenance
ActionMessageindicatorMessage
See Brake and Clutch Fluid Check(page 141).redBrake fluidLevel lowService now
Have the system checked by anauthorised dealer immediately.redBrake system malfunctionStop safely
See Engine Oil Check (page 139).redEngine oil pressure lowStop safely
Have the system checked by anauthorised dealer as soon as possible.amberEngine malfunctionService now
Have the system checked by anauthorised dealer.amberAuto wiper/lights malfunctionNext service
Have the system checked by anauthorised dealer.-Engine oil change dueNext service
65Information Displays

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WARNING
Remove the tow ball arm andprotect the seat with the plug beforesteam cleaning your vehicle.
Keep the system clean. Periodicallylubricate bearings, sliding surfaces, andlocking balls with resin-free grease or oiland the lock with graphite.
In case of loss, replacement keys areavailable from the manufacturer by statingthe number on the lock cylinder.
TOWING POINTS
WARNING
The towing eye has a left-handthread. Turn it anticlockwise toinstall it. Make sure that the towingeye is fully tightened.
Front Towing Eye
Space is provided in the spare wheel well.
You must carry the towing eye in yourvehicle at all times.
Remove the cover and install the towingeye.
Rear Towing Hook
Note:If your vehicle has a tow bar, use thisto tow other vehicles.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
All Vehicles
WARNINGS
You must switch the ignition on whenyour vehicle is being towed.
The brake and steering assistancewill not operate unless the engine isrunning. Press the brake pedal harderand allow for increased stopping distancesand heavier steering.
Too much tension in the tow ropecould cause damage to your vehicleor the vehicle that is towing.
Do not use a rigid tow bar on thefront towing eye.
When towing your vehicle you mustselect neutral.
Drive off slowly and smoothly withoutjerking the vehicle that is being towed.
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A decal with tyre pressure data is locatedin the driver’s door opening.
Check and set the tyre pressure at theambient temperature in which you areintending to drive your vehicle and whenthe tyres are cold.
Note:Check your tyre pressures regularlyto optimise fuel economy.
Note:Use only approved wheel and tyresizes. Using other sizes could damage yourvehicle and will make the National TypeApproval invalid.
Note:If you change the diameter of thetyres from that fitted at the factory, thespeedometer may not display the correctspeed. Take your vehicle to an authoriseddealer to have the engine managementsystem reprogrammed.
Note:If you intend to change the size of thewheels from that fitted at the factory, checkthe suitability with an authorised dealer.
TEMPORARY MOBILITY KIT
Your vehicle may not have a spare tyre.Therefore you will have an emergency kitwhich will only repair one flat tyre.
The kit is located in the spare wheel well.
General Information
WARNINGS
Depending on the type and extent oftyre damage, some tyres can only bepartially sealed or not sealed at all.Loss of tyre pressure can affect vehiclehandling, leading to loss of vehicle control.
Do not use the kit on a previouslydamaged tyre, for example when ithas been driven under inflated.
WARNINGS
Do not use the kit on run flat tyre.
Do not try to seal damage other thanthat located within the visible treadof the tyre.
Do not try to seal damage to thetyre’s sidewall.
The kit seals most tyre punctures [with adiameter of up to 1/4 inch (sixmillimetres)] to temporarily restoremobility.
Observe the following rules when using thekit:
•Drive with caution and avoid makingsudden steering or driving manoeuvres,especially if your vehicle is heavilyloaded or you are towing a trailer.
•The kit will provide you with anemergency temporary repair, enablingyou to continue your journey to the nextvehicle or tyre dealer, or to drive amaximum distance of 125 miles(200 kilometres).
•Do not exceed a maximum speed of50 mph (80 km/h).
•Keep the kit out of the reach ofchildren.
•Only use the kit when the ambienttemperature is between -22°F (–30°C)and +158°F (+70°C).
Using the Kit
WARNINGS
Compressed air can act as anexplosive or propellant.
Never leave the kit unattended whilein use.
Do not keep the compressoroperating for more than 10 minutes.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 18.Stop your vehicle after drivingapproximately two miles (threekilometres). Check, and wherenecessary, adjust the pressure of thedamaged tyre.
19.Attach the kit and read the tyrepressure from the pressure gauge E.
20.Adjust it to the specified pressure.See Technical Specifications(page 164).
21.Once you have inflated the tyre to itscorrect tyre pressure, move thecompressor switch G to position 0,remove the power plug F from thesocket, unscrew the hose C andfasten the valve cap.
22.Leave hose C and H connected to thesealant bottle B and store the kitaway safely.
23.Go to the nearest tyre specialist toget the damaged tyre replaced.Before the tyre is removed from therim, inform your tyre dealer that thetyre contains sealant. You mustrenew the sealant bottle B and hoseC as soon as possible once used.
Note:Remember that emergency roadsidekits only provide temporary mobility.Regulations concerning tyre repair afterusage of the kit may differ from country tocountry. You should consult a tyre specialistfor advice.
WARNING
You must, make sure the tyre isadjusted to the recommendedinflation pressure. See TechnicalSpecifications (page 164). You must,monitor the tyre pressure until the sealedtyre is replaced.
Empty sealant bottles can be disposed oftogether with normal household waste.Return remains of sealant to your dealeror dispose of it in compliance with localwaste disposal regulations.
TYRE CARE
To make sure the front and rear tyres ofyour vehicle wear evenly and last longer,we recommend that you swap the tyresfrom front to rear and vice versa at regularintervals of between 3000 and 6000 miles(5000 and 10000 kilometres).
WARNING
Do not scrub the sidewalls of thetyres when you are parking.
If you have to mount a kerb, do so slowlyand approach it with the wheels atright-angles to the curb.
Examine the tyres regularly for cuts, foreignobjects and uneven wear of the tread.Uneven wear could mean that the wheelalignment is outside specification.
Check the tyre pressures (including thespare) when cold, every two weeks.
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•Vehicle load is uneven.
•When using a trailer or travelling up anddown an incline.
•Using snow chains.
•Driving on soft surfaces such as snowor mud.
Note:The system will still functioncorrectly, but there may be an increaseddetection time.
System Reset
Note:Do not reset the system when yourvehicle is moving.
Note:You should reset the systemfollowing any adjustment to the tyrepressures or any changing of tyres.
1.Switch the ignition on.
2.Using the information display control,navigate to Menu > Vehicle settings> Deflation detection.
3.Press and hold the OK button untilconfirmation appears.
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL
Wheel Nuts
You can obtain a replacement lockingwheel nut key and replacement lockingwheel nuts from your dealer using thereference number certificate.
Vehicles With a Spare Wheel
If the spare wheel is exactly the same typeand size as the other fitted road wheels,you can replace the existing road wheelwith the spare wheel and continue to drivein the normal manner.
If the spare wheel is different to the otherroad wheels, it will carry a yellow label withthe appropriate speed limit.
Refer to the following information beforechanging the road wheel.
WARNINGS
Drive the shortest possible distances.
Do not fit more than one spare wheelon your vehicle at any one time.
Do not carry out any tyre repairs ona spare wheel.
Do not drive through an automaticcar wash.
If you are unsure what type of sparewheel you have do not exceed 80km/h (50 mph).
Only fit snow chains to specifiedtyres. See TechnicalSpecifications (page 164).
The ground clearance of your vehiclemay be reduced. Take care whenparking next to a kerb.
Note:Your vehicle may exhibit someunusual driving characteristics.
Vehicle Jack
WARNINGS
The vehicle jack supplied with yourvehicle should only be used whenchanging a wheel in emergencysituations.
Before using the vehicle jack, checkthat it is not damaged or deformedand that the thread is lubricated andfree from foreign matter.
Never place anything between thejack and the ground, or the jack andyour vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Note:Vehicles with a temporary mobilitykit do not have a vehicle jack or a wheelbrace.
It is recommended to use a workshop typehydraulic jack for changing betweensummer and winter tyres.
Note:Use a jack with a minimum liftingcapacity of 1.5 tonnes and a lifting plate witha minimum diametre of 3.1 inches (80millimetres).
Vehicles With a Spare Wheel
Your vehicle jack, wheel brace, screw-intowing eye and wheel trim remover arelocated in the spare wheel well.
Jacking and Lifting Points
WARNING
Use only the specified jacking points.If you use other positions, you maydamage the body, steering,suspension, engine, braking system or thefuel lines.
Emergency use onlyA
MaintenanceB
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Note:Make sure that you pull the wheeltrim remover at right angles to the trim.
Removing a Road Wheel
WARNINGS
Park your vehicle in such a positionthat neither the traffic nor you arehindered or endangered.
Set up a warning triangle.
Make sure that your vehicle is on firm,level ground with the wheels pointingstraight ahead.
Switch the ignition off and apply theparking brake.
If your vehicle has a manualtransmission, move the selector leverto first or reverse gear. If it has anautomatic transmission, move the selectorlever to position (P).
Have the passengers leave yourvehicle.
Secure the diagonally oppositewheel with an appropriate block orwheel chock.
Make sure that the arrows ondirectional tyres point in the directionof rotation when your vehicle ismoving forward. If you have to fit a sparewheel with the arrows pointing in theopposite direction, have the tyre refittedin the correct direction by an authoriseddealer.
Do not work underneath your vehiclewhen it is supported only by a jack.
Make sure that the jack is vertical tothe jacking point and the base is flaton the ground.
Note:Do not lay alloy wheels face downon the ground, this will damage the paint.
Note:The spare wheel is located under thefloor cover in the luggage compartment.
1.Install the locking wheel nut key.
2.Slacken the wheel nuts.
3.Jack up your vehicle until the tyre isclear of the ground.
4.Remove the wheel nuts and the wheel.
Installing a Road Wheel
WARNINGS
Use only approved wheel and tyresizes. Using other sizes coulddamage your vehicle and will makethe National Type Approval invalid. SeeTechnical Specifications (page 164).
Do not fit run flat tyres on vehiclesthat were not originally fitted withthem. Contact an authorised dealerfor more details about compatibility.
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Do not install alloy wheels usingwheel nuts designed for use withsteel wheels.
Note:The wheel nuts of alloy wheels andspoked steel wheels can also be used forthe steel spare wheel for a short time(maximum two weeks).
Note:Make sure the wheel and hub contactsurfaces are free from foreign matter.
Note:Make sure that the cones on thewheel nuts are against the wheel.
1.Install the wheel.
2.Install the wheel nuts finger tight.
3.Install the locking wheel nut key.
4.Partially tighten the wheel nuts in thesequence shown.
5.Lower your vehicle and remove thejack.
6.Fully tighten the wheel nuts in thesequence shown. See TechnicalSpecifications (page 164).
7.Install the wheel trim using the ball ofyour hand.
WARNING
Have the wheel nuts checked fortightness and the tyre pressurechecked as soon as possible.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Nut Torque
Ib-ft (Nm)Wheel type
100 (135)All
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tyre Pressures (Cold Tyres)
Up to 50 mph (80 km/h)
Full loadNormal load
Tyre sizeVariantRearFrontRearFront
lbf/in²(bar)lbf/in²(bar)lbf/in²(bar)lbf/in²(bar)
61 (4.2)61 (4.2)61 (4.2)61 (4.2)125/80 R15
Temporary sparewheel when itdiffers from theother fitted wheels
Up to 100mph (160 km/h)
Full loadNormal load
Tyre sizeVariantRearFrontRearFront
lbf/in²(bar)lbf/in²(bar)lbf/in²(bar)lbf/in²(bar)
41 (2.8)36 (2.5)29 (2)33 (2.3)185/60 R15*All engines
46 (3.2)36 (2.5)29 (2)32 (2.2)195/60 R15All engines
41 (2.8)36 (2.5)29 (2)32 (2.2)195/55 R16All engines
41 (2.8)36 (2.5)29 (2)33 (2.3)205/45 R17All engines
*Only fit snow chains to specified tyres.
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