FORD B MAX 2013 1.G Owner's Guide

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REMOTE CONTROL
Replacement or additional keys or remotecontrols can be purchased from anauthorized dealer. Your dealer can programthe remote controls for your vehicle or youmay be able to program them yourself.See Remote Control (page 26).
To re-program the passive anti-theftsystem see an authorized dealer.
29B-MAX (CB2) Vehicles Built From: 25-06-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013Keys and Remote Controls

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The system allows you to program keyswith restricted driving modes to promotegood driving habits. You can use all but oneof the keys programmed to your vehiclewith these restricted modes.
Any keys that have not been programmedare referred to as an administrator key oradmin key. These can be used to:
•create a MyKey
•program optional MyKey settings
•clear all MyKey features.
When you have programmed a MyKey, youcan access the following information usingthe information display:
•How many admin keys and MyKeys areprogrammed to your vehicle.
•The total distance your vehicle hastraveled using a MyKey.
Note:Switch the ignition on to use thesystem.
Note:All MyKeys are programmed to thesame settings. You cannot program themindividually.
Standard Settings
The following settings cannot be changed:
•Safety belt minder. You cannot disablethis feature. The audio system willmute when this feature is activated.
•Low fuel level warning. When the fuellevel is low, warnings will be shown inthe display followed by an audibletone.
•Driver assist features, for examplenavigation and parking aids. Thesesystems turn on automaticallywhenever you switch the ignition on.
Optional Settings
You can configure MyKey settings whenyou first create a MyKey. You can alsochange the settings afterward with anadmin key.
The following settings can be configuredusing an admin key:
•Various vehicle speed limits can be set.Warnings will be shown in the displayfollowed by an audible tone when yourvehicle reaches the set speed. Youcannot override the set speed by fullydepressing the accelerator pedal.
•Various vehicle speed reminders canbe set. Warnings will be shown in thedisplay followed by an audible tonewhen the set vehicle speed isexceeded.
•Audio system maximum volume of45%. A message will be shown in thedisplay when you attempt to exceedthe limited volume. Automatic volumecontrol will be disabled.
•Always on setting. When this isselected you will not be able to disableemergency assistance or the do notdisturb feature.
Vehicles with Keyless Entry
If a MyKey and an admin key are present,your vehicle will recognize the admin keyonly.
CREATING A MYKEY
Vehicles without Keyless Starting
1.Insert the key you want to program intothe ignition.
2.Switch the ignition on.
3.Access the main menu using theinformation display. Select MyKey andpress OK or the right arrow button.
30B-MAX (CB2) Vehicles Built From: 25-06-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013MyKey™

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5.When prompted, press and hold OKuntil you see a message informing youto label this key as a MyKey. The keywill be restricted the next time you useit.
Note:Make sure you label the MyKey soyou can distinguish it from the admin keys.
Vehicles with Keyless Starting
1.Switch the ignition on using an adminkey.
2.Access the main menu using theinformation display. Select MyKey andpress OK or the right arrow button.
3.Hold the key you want to program nextto the steering column exactly asshown.
4.Select Create MyKey and press OK.
5.When prompted, press and hold OKuntil you see a message informing youto label this key as a MyKey. The keywill be restricted the next time you useit.
Note:Make sure you label the MyKey soyou can distinguish it from the admin keys.
PROGRAMMING A MYKEY
Optional Settings
1.Switch the ignition on using an adminkey.
2.Access the main menu using theinformation display. Select MyKey andpress OK or the right arrow button.
3.Use the arrow buttons to scroll to anoptional feature.
4.Press OK or the right arrow button toscroll through the settings.
5.Press OK or the right arrow button tomake a selection.
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS
Note:Clearing all MyKeys will return theadmin key to its default setting and resetthe Mykey distance to zero.
1.Switch the ignition on using an adminkey.
2.Access the main menu using theinformation display. Select MyKey andpress OK or the right arrow button.
3.Scroll to Clear All and press OK.
4.Press and hold OK until you see amessage informing you that all MyKeyshave been cleared.
CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM
STATUS
You can find information about yourprogrammed MyKeys by using theinformation display.
31B-MAX (CB2) Vehicles Built From: 25-06-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013MyKey™

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Tracks the distance when drivers use aMyKey. The only way to delete theaccumulated distance is by using an adminkey to clear your MyKey. If the distancedoes not accumulate as expected, thenthe intended user is not using the MyKey,or an admin key user recently cleared andthen recreated a MyKey.
Number of MyKeys
Indicates the number of MyKeysprogrammed to your vehicle. Use thisfeature to detect how many MyKeys youhave for your vehicle and determine whena MyKey has been deleted.
Number of Admin Keys
Indicates how many admin keys areprogrammed to your vehicle. Use thisfeature to determine how many adminkeys you have for your vehicle, and detectif an additional MyKey has beenprogrammed.
USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE
START SYSTEMS
MyKey is not compatible with nonFord-approved, aftermarket remote startsystems. If you choose to install a remotestart system, see an authorized dealer fora Ford-approved remote start system.
MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING
All Vehicles
Potential CausesCondition
The key used to start the vehicle is not an admin key.The key used to start the vehicle is the only key. Therealways has to be at least one admin key.
I cannot create a MyKey.
The key used to start the vehicle is not an admin key.There are no MyKeys programmed to your vehicle. SeeCreating a MyKey (page 30).
I cannot program theconfigurable settings.
The key used to start the vehicle is not an admin key.There are no MyKeys programmed to your vehicle. SeeCreating a MyKey (page 30).
I cannot clear the MyKeys.
Purchase a new key from an authorized dealer.I lost the only admin key.
Program a spare key. See Passive Anti-Theft System(page 39).I lost a key.
The MyKey is not being used by the intended user.The MyKeys have been cleared. See Clearing All MyKeys(page 31).
The MyKey distance doesnot accumulate.
32B-MAX (CB2) Vehicles Built From: 25-06-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013MyKey™

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Potential CausesCondition
The key is not in the backup position. See Creating aMyKey (page 30).I cannot create a MyKey.
An admin key is present when you switch the ignition on.There are no MyKeys programmed to your vehicle. SeeCreating a MyKey (page 30).
There are no MyKey drivingmodes.
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Power Door Locks
•Press the button once. The doors willlock.
•Press the button again. The doors willunlock.
For item location: See At a Glance (page9).
Remote Control
The remote control can be used any timeyour vehicle is not running.
Unlocking the Doors
Note:You can unlock the driver's door withthe key. Use the key when the remotecontrol is not functioning.
Note:When you lock your vehicle forseveral weeks, the remote control will beswitched off. Your vehicle must be unlockedand the engine started using the key.Unlocking and starting your vehicle once willenable the remote control.
Press the button to unlock thedriver’s door.
Press the button again withinthree seconds to unlock all doors. Thedirection indicators will flash.
Reprogramming the UnlockingFunction
You can reprogram the unlocking functionso that only the driver’s door is unlocked.See Remote Control (page 26).
Locking the Doors
Press the button to lock all thedoors. The turn signals willilluminate.
Press the button again within threeseconds to confirm that all the doors areclosed. The doors will lock again, and theturn signals will illuminate if all the doorsand the luggage compartment are closed.
Note:If any door or the luggagecompartment is not closed, or if the hood isnot closed on vehicles equipped with ananti-theft alarm or remote start, the lampswill not flash.
Double Locking
WARNING
Do not use double locking whenpassengers or animals are inside yourvehicle. You will not be able tounlock the doors from the inside if you havedouble locked them.
Double locking is a theft protection featurethat prevents someone from opening thedoors from the inside. You can only doublelock the doors if they are all closed.
Press the button twice withinthree seconds.
Automatic Relocking
The doors will relock automatically if youdo not open a door within 45 seconds ofunlocking the doors with the remotecontrol. The door locks and the alarm willreturn to their previous state.
Locking and Unlocking the DoorsFrom Inside
Press the button. For itemlocation: See At a Glance (page9).
Locking and Unlocking the DoorsWith the Key
Note:Do not leave your keys in your vehicle.
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Turn the top of the key toward the front ofyour vehicle.
Double Locking With the Key
Turn the key to the lock position twicewithin three seconds.
Unlocking With the Key
Note:If the child safety locks are on andyou pull the interior handle, you will onlyturn off the emergency locking, not the childsafety lock. You can only open the doorsusing the external door handle.
Note:If the doors have been unlocked usingthis method, the doors must be lockedindividually until the central locking functionhas been repaired.
Unlock the driver's door using the key. Youcan unlock all other doors individually bypulling the interior door handles.
Note:When the central locking functionfails to operate, lock the doors individuallyusing the key in the position shown.
Push to lock.
SLIDING DOOR
When the rear doors are fully open, makesure that you do not step on the cable ormechanism at the base of the dooraperture.
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WARNINGS
It is extremely dangerous to ride inthe cargo area, inside or outside ofyour vehicle. In a collision, peopleriding in these areas are more likely to beseriously injured or killed. Do not allowpeople to ride in any area of your vehiclethat does not have seats and safety belts.Make sure everyone in your vehicle is in aseat and using a safety belt correctly.
Make sure that the liftgate is closedto prevent exhaust fumes from beingdrawn into your vehicle. This will alsoprevent passengers and cargo from fallingout. If you must drive with the liftgate dooropen, keep your vehicle well ventilated sooutside air does not enter your vehicle.
Note:Be careful when opening or closingthe liftgate in a garage or other enclosedarea to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note:Do not hang anything (bike rack, etc.)from the spoiler, glass or liftgate. This coulddamage the liftgate and its components.
Note:Do not leave the liftgate open whiledriving. This could damage the liftgate andits components.
Opening and Closing the Liftgate
To Open the Liftgate
Press the button located in the top of theliftgate pull cup handle to unlatch theliftgate, then pull on the outside handle.
Opening With the Remote Control
Press the button twice withinthree seconds.
To Close the Liftgate
A recessed grip is located inside the liftgateto help with closing.
KEYLESS ENTRY
General Information
WARNING
The system may not function if thekey is close to metal objects orelectronic devices such as cellphones.
The system will not function if:
•Your vehicle battery has no charge.
•The passive key frequencies arejammed.
•The passive key battery is flat.
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The system allows you to operate yourvehicle without the use of a key or remotecontrol.
Passive locking and unlocking requires avalid passive key to be located within oneof the three external detection ranges.These are located approximately five feet(one and a half meters) from the frontdoor handles and the liftgate.
Passive Key
Your vehicle can be locked and unlockedwith the passive key. You can use thepassive key as a remote control. SeeLocking and Unlocking (page 34).
Locking Your Vehicle
WARNING
Your vehicle does not lock itselfautomatically. If you do not press alocking button your vehicle willremain unlocked.
Locking buttons are located on each of thefront doors.
For central locking and to arm the alarm,press a locking button once.
For double locking and to arm the alarm,press a locking button twice within threeseconds.
Note:When locking your vehicle, do notgrip the door handle.
Note:Your vehicle will remain locked forapproximately three seconds. When thedelay period is over, you can open the doorsagain, provided the passive key is within therespective detection range.
Two short flashes of the directionindicators confirms that all the doors andthe liftgate have been locked and that thealarm has been armed.
Liftgate
Note:The liftgate cannot be closed andwill pop back up if the passive key is locatedinside the luggage compartment with thedoors locked.
Note:If a second valid passive key islocated within the liftgate detection range,the liftgate can be closed.
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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.
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 26). 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 9).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 that has notbeen disabled or the remote controlunlocking function.
All passive keys will then be enabled if youswitch the ignition on or you start yourvehicle with a valid key.
Locking and Unlocking the Doorswith the Key Blade
1.Carefully remove the cover.
2.Remove the key blade and insert it intothe lock.
Note:Only the driver's door handle has alock cylinder.
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