FORD B MAX 2013 1.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: FORD, Model Year: 2013, Model line: B MAX, Model: FORD B MAX 2013 1.GPages: 298, PDF Size: 20.63 MB
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Note:Do not reset the system when yourvehicle is moving.
Note:You should reset the systemfollowing any adjustment to the tirepressures or any changing of tires.
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
Lug Nuts
You can obtain a replacement locking lugnut key and replacement locking lug nutsfrom your dealer using the referencenumber 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 tire repairs on aspare wheel.
WARNINGS
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 specifiedtires. See Technical Specifications(page 183).
The ground clearance of your vehiclemay be reduced. Take care whenparking next to a curb.
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.
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 tires.
Note:Use a jack with a minimum liftingcapacity of 1.5 tonnes and a lifting plate witha minimum diameter of 3.1 inches (80millimeters).
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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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A
Assembling the Wheel Brace
WARNING
The screw-in towing eye has aleft-hand thread. Turn itcounterclockwise to install it. Makesure that the towing eye is fully tightened.
Insert the screw-in towing eye into thewheel brace.
Removing the Wheel Trim
1.Insert the wheel trim remover.
2.Remove the wheel trim.
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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 tires 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 tire refitted inthe correct direction by an authorizeddealer.
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 lug nut key.
2.Slacken the lug nuts.
3.Jack up your vehicle until the tire isclear of the ground.
4.Remove the lug nuts and the wheel.
Installing a Road Wheel
WARNINGS
Use only approved wheel and tiresizes. Using other sizes coulddamage your vehicle and will makethe National Type Approval invalid. SeeTechnical Specifications (page 183).
Do not fit run flat tires on vehiclesthat were not originally fitted withthem. Contact an authorized dealerfor more details about compatibility.
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Do not install alloy wheels using lugnuts designed for use with steelwheels.
Note:The lug 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 the lugnuts are against the wheel.
1.Install the wheel.
2.Install the lug nuts finger tight.
3.Install the locking lug nut key.
4.Partially tighten the lug nuts in thesequence shown.
5.Lower your vehicle and remove thejack.
6.Fully tighten the lug nuts in thesequence shown. See TechnicalSpecifications (page 183).
7.Install the wheel trim using the ball ofyour hand.
WARNING
Have the lug nuts checked fortightness and the tire pressurechecked as soon as possible.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Lug Nut Torque
Ib-ft (Nm)Wheel type
100 (135)All
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Up to 50 mph (80 km/h)
Full loadNormal load
Tire 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
Tire 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 tires.
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Full loadNormal load
Tire sizeVariantRearFrontRearFront
lbf/in²(bar)lbf/in²(bar)lbf/in²(bar)lbf/in²(bar)
46 (3.2)38 (2.6)31 (2.1)35 (2.4)185/60 R15*All engines
46 (3.2)36 (2.5)31 (2.1)32 (2.2)195/60 R15All engines
41 (2.8)36 (2.5)32 (2.2)32 (2.2)195/55 R16All engines
41 (2.8)38 (2.6)31 (2.1)35 (2.4)205/45 R17All engines
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PLATE
Note:Your vehicle identification platedesign may vary to that shown.
Note:The information shown on the vehicleidentification plate is dependent uponmarket requirements.
ModelA
VariantB
Engine designationC
Engine power and emission levelD
Vehicle identification numberE
Gross vehicle weightF
Gross train weightG
Maximum front axle weightH
Maximum rear axle weightI
Your vehicle identification number andmaximum weights are shown on a plate,located at the bottom of the lock side ofthe right-hand door aperture.
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NUMBER
The vehicle identification number isstamped into the floor panel on theright-hand side, beside the front seat. It isalso shown on the left-hand side of theinstrument panel.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle dimensions
Dimension in inches (mm)Dimension description
160.5 (4077)Maximum length
81.4 (2067)Overall width including exterior mirrors
63.1 - 63.5 (1604 - 1613)Overall height - EC curb weight
98.0 (2489)Wheelbase
58.5 - 58.7 (1487 - 1492)Front track
58.1 - 58.3 (1477 - 1482)Rear track
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