wipers FORD B MAX 2012 1.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Introduction
About This Manual...........................................5
Symbols Glossary.............................................5
Replacement PartsRecommendation.........................................7
Mobile CommunicationsEquipment.......................................................7
At a Glance
At a Glance..........................................................8
Child Safety
Installing Child Seats.....................................14
Child Seat Positioning...................................16
Child Safety Locks..........................................19
Seat Belts
Fastening the Seat Belts.............................20
Seat Belt Minder..............................................21
Supplementary RestraintsSystem
Principle of Operation...................................22
Driver Airbag.....................................................22
Passenger Airbag............................................22
Side Airbags.....................................................23
Knee Airbag......................................................24
Side Curtain Airbags.....................................24
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on RadioFrequencies..................................................25
Remote Control...............................................25
Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl...........................................................28
Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................29
Sliding Door......................................................30
Manual Liftgate................................................31
Keyless Entry....................................................32
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................35
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................35
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................38
Audio Control...................................................38
Voice Control...................................................39
Cruise Control..................................................39
Wipers and Washers
Windscreen Wipers.......................................40
Autowipers.......................................................40
Windscreen Washers.....................................41
Rear Window Wiper and Washers............41
Lighting
Lighting Control..............................................43
Autolamps........................................................43
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................44
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................44
Daytime Running Lamps.............................45
Front Fog Lamps............................................45
Rear Fog Lamps..............................................45
Headlamp Levelling......................................46
Direction Indicators........................................47
Interior Lamps..................................................47
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows.............................................48
Exterior Mirrors................................................49
Interior Mirror...................................................50
Childminder Mirror.........................................50
Global Opening and Closing.......................51
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...............................................................53
1Table of Contents

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Right-Hand Drive
Air vents. See Air Vents (page 68).A
Direction indicators. See Direction Indicators (page 47). Main beam. SeeLighting Control (page 43).B
Instrument cluster. See Gauges (page 53). See Warning Lamps andIndicators (page 53).C
Start button. See Starting and Stopping the Engine (page 83).D
Wiper lever. See Wipers and Washers (page 40).E
Information and entertainment display. See Information Displays (page 58).F
Audio unit. See Audio System (page 171).G
Power door lock button. See Locking and Unlocking (page 29).H
Hazard warning flasher switch. See Hazard Warning Flashers (page 122).I
Climate controls. See Climate Control (page 68).J
11At a Glance

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine WINDSCREEN WIPERS
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.
40Wipers and Washers

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To reduce smearing we recommend thefollowing:
•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.
41Wipers and Washers

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The rear wiper will turn on automaticallywhen selecting reverse gear if:
•the rear wiper is not already switchedon
•the wiper lever is in position A, B, C orD
•the front wiper is operating (when setto position B).
The rear wiper will follow the front wiperinterval (at intermittent or normal speed).
Rear Window Washer
Note:Do not operate the washers whenthe washer reservoir is empty. This maycause the washer pump to overheat.
Pull the lever toward you to operate thewashers. They will operate for a maximumof 10 seconds. When you release the lever,the wiper will operate for a short time.
42Wipers and Washers

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.
44Lighting

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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

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
244Index

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Using Cruise Control...................................109Cancelling the Set Speed.................................110Changing the Set Speed.................................109Resuming the Set Speed..................................110Setting a Speed..................................................109Switching Cruise Control Off..........................110Switching Cruise Control On..........................109Using Snow Chains......................................159Vehicles With Stability Control.....................159Using Stability Control...............................103...................................................................................103Using SYNC® With Your MediaPlayer..............................................................213Accessing Your USB Song Library.................217Bluetooth Devices and SystemSettings.............................................................218Connecting Your Digital Media Player to theUSB Port............................................................214Media Menu Features.......................................216Media Voice Commands..................................214What's Playing?..................................................214Using SYNC® With Your Phone............200Accessing Features through the MobilePhone Menu...................................................204Accessing Your Mobile PhoneSettings.............................................................207BT Devices...........................................................208Making Calls........................................................203Mobile Phone Options During an ActiveCall.....................................................................203Mobile Phone Voice Commands..................201Pairing a Mobile Phone For the FirstTime..................................................................200Pairing Subsequent Mobile Phones............201Receiving Calls...................................................203Text Messaging..................................................206Using Voice Recognition............................198Helpful Hints........................................................198Initiating a Voice Session................................198System Interaction and Feedback...............198Using Winter Tyres.......................................159
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Vehicle Care....................................................153Vehicle Identification Number................168Vehicle Identification Plate.......................167
VentilationSee: Climate Control..........................................68VentsSee: Air Vents........................................................68VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number.............168Voice Control...................................................39
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................53Anti-lock Braking System WarningLamp....................................................................54Brake System Warning Lamp..........................54Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp..........54Cruise Control Indicator.....................................54Direction Indicator...............................................54Door Ajar Warning Lamp...................................54Engine Warning Lamps......................................54Front Airbag Warning Lamp.............................55Front Fog Lamp Indicator.................................55Frost Warning Lamp...........................................55Glow Plug Indicator.............................................55Headlamp Indicator............................................55Ignition Warning Lamp.......................................55Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp........................55Low Tyre Pressure Warning Lamp.................55Main Beam Indicator...........................................55Message Centre Indicator.................................56Oil Pressure Warning Lamp.............................56Power Steering Warning Lamp.......................56Rear Fog Lamp Indicator...................................56Seat Belt Minder Warning Lamp....................56Shift Indicator........................................................56Stability Control Indicator.................................56Warning Triangle...........................................122Washer Fluid Check......................................141WashersSee: Wipers and Washers.................................40WashingSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................153Wheels and Tyres.........................................155General Information..........................................155Technical Specifications..................................164Windows and Mirrors...................................48Windscreen Washers.....................................41
250Index

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Windscreen Wipers.......................................40Intermittent Wipe................................................40Speed Dependent Wipers................................40Winter TyresSee: Using Winter Tyres...................................159Wipers and Washers....................................40
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