FORD B MAX 2013 1.G Workshop 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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER
Press it repeatedly or press it and hold ituntil the desired level is reached.
Note:If you disconnect the battery or itloses charge the instrument lighting willreturn to its brightest setting.
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.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
WARNING
Always remember to switch yourheadlamps on in low light situationsor during inclement weather. Thesystem does not turn on the tail lamps andmay not provide adequate lighting duringthese conditions. Failure to switch theheadlamps on under these conditions mayresult in a collision.
The system switches the headlamps on inlow light situations.
To switch the system on:
1.Switch the ignition on.
2.Turn the lighting control to the off,autolamp or parking lamp position.
3.Make sure the transmission selectorlever is not in position P.
FRONT FOG LAMPS
Press the control to switch the fog lampson or off.
You can switch the fog lamps on when thelighting control is in any position exceptoff.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Note:Only use fog lamps during reducedvisibility, for example, fog, snow or heavyrain.
Note:If you switch autolamps on, you canonly switch the fog lamps on onceautolamps has turned the headlamps on.
REAR FOG LAMPS
Press the control to switch the fog lampson or off.
You can only switch the rear fog lamps onwhen either the front fog lamps or lowbeam headlamps are on.
Note:Only use the rear fog lamps whenvisibility is less than 164 feet (50 meters).
Note:Do not use the rear fog lamps whenit is raining or snowing.
Note:If you switch autolamps on, you canonly switch the fog lamps on onceautolamps has turned the headlamps on.
HEADLAMP LEVELING
Note:Vehicles with Xenon headlamps haveautomatic headlamp leveling.
1.Press to release the pop out button.
2.Rotate the button to the requiredsetting.
3.Push the button to the closed position.
You can adjust the level of the headlampbeams according to your vehicle load.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Recommended Headlamp Leveling Switch Positions
Switch positionLoad in luggagecompartmentLoad
Second row seatsFront seats
0--1-2
1.5-32
2.5Max132
3.5Max1-1
1 See Vehicle Identification Plate (page 186).
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Push the lever up or down to use thedirection indicators.
Note:Tap the lever up or down to make thedirection indicators flash three times toindicate a lane change.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Courtesy Lamp
OffA
Door contactB
OnC
If you set the switch to position B, thecourtesy lamp will illuminate when youunlock or open a door or the liftgate. If youleave a door open with the ignitionswitched off, the courtesy lamp will go offautomatically after some time to preventyour vehicle battery from losing charge. Toswitch it back on, switch the ignition on fora short time.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The courtesy lamp will also illuminatewhen you switch the ignition off. It will gooff automatically after a short time orwhen you start the engine.
If you set the switch to position C with theignition switched off, the courtesy lampwill illuminate. It will go off automaticallyafter a short time to prevent your vehiclebattery from losing charge. To switch itback on, switch the ignition on for a shorttime.
Reading Lamps
If you switch the ignition off, the readinglamps will go off automatically after sometime to prevent your vehicle battery fromdischarging. To switch them back on,switch the ignition on for a short time.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine POWER WINDOWS
WARNINGS
Do not leave children unattended inyour vehicle and do not let them playwith the power windows. They mayseriously injure themselves.
When closing the power windows,you should verify they are free ofobstructions and make sure thatchildren and pets are not in the proximityof the window openings.
Note:You may hear a pulsing noise whenjust one of the windows is open. Lower theopposite window slightly to reduce thisnoise.
Press the switch to open the window.
Lift the switch to close the window.
One-Touch Down (If Equipped)
Press the switch fully and release it. Pressagain or lift it to stop the window.
One-Touch Up (If Equipped)
Lift the switch fully and release it. Press orlift it again to stop the window.
Window Lock
Press the control to lock or unlock the rearwindow controls. It will illuminate whenthe rear window controls are locked.
Bounce-Back (If Equipped)
The window will stop automatically whileclosing. It will reverse some distance ifthere is an obstacle in the way.
Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature
WARNING
When you override the bounce-backfeature the window will not reverseif it detects an obstacle. Take carewhen closing the windows to avoidpersonal injury or damage to your vehicle.
Proceed as follows to override thisprotection feature when there is aresistance, for example in winter:
1.Close the window twice until it reachesthe point of resistance and let itreverse.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2.Close the window a third time to thepoint of resistance. The bounce-backfeature is now disabled and you canclose the window manually. Thewindow will go past the point ofresistance and you can close it fully.
See an authorized dealer as soon aspossible if the window does not close afterthe third attempt.
Resetting the Bounce-Back Feature
WARNING
The bounce-back feature remainsturned off until you reset thememory.
If you have disconnected the battery, youmust reset the bounce-back memoryseparately for each window.
1.Lift and hold the switch until thewindow is fully closed.
2.Release the switch.
3.Lift the switch again for one moresecond.
4.Press and hold the switch until thewindow is fully open.
5.Release the switch.
6.Lift and hold the switch until thewindow is fully closed.
7.Open the window and then try to closeit automatically.
8.Reset and repeat the procedure if thewindow does not close automatically.
Accessory Delay (If Equipped)
You can use the window switches forseveral minutes after you have switchedthe ignition off or until either front door isopened.
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
Power Exterior Mirrors
WARNING
Do not adjust the mirrors when yourvehicle is moving.
Left-hand mirrorA
OffB
Right-hand mirrorC
Press the arrows to adjust the mirror.
Electric Folding Mirrors
Automatic Folding and Unfolding
Note:If the mirrors have been folded usingthe manual fold button they can only beunfolded using the manual fold button.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The mirrors will fold automatically whenyou lock your vehicle with the key, theremote control or a keyless entry systemrequest. The mirrors will unfold when youunlock your vehicle with the key, theremote control, a keyless entry systemrequest, the driver's interior door handle orstarting the engine.
Manual Folding and Unfolding
Note:You can only fold the mirrors whenthe mirror switch is set to position B off.
The electric folding mirrors operate withthe ignition on.
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 center passenger orraised rear center 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 backing up.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CHILDMINDER MIRROR
GLOBAL OPENING AND
CLOSING
You can also operate the power windowswith the ignition off using the globalopening and global closing function.
Note:Global opening will only operate fora short period of time after you haveunlocked your vehicle using the remotecontrol.
Note:Global closing will only operate if youhave set the memory correctly for eachwindow. See Power Windows (page 53).
Global Opening
To open all the windows:
1.Press and release the remote controlunlock button.
2.Press and hold the remote controlunlock button for at least threeseconds.
Press the lock or unlock button to stop theopening function.
Global Closing
Vehicles Without Keyless Entry
WARNING
Take care when using global closing.In an emergency, press the lock orunlock button immediately to stop.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To close all the windows, press and holdthe remote control lock button for at leastthree seconds. Press the lock or unlockbutton to stop the closing function. Thebounce-back function is also on duringglobal closing.
Vehicles With Keyless Entry
WARNING
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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine GAUGES
TachometerA
Information displayB
SpeedometerC
Fuel gaugeD
Tripmeter reset buttonE
Fuel Gauge
Switch the ignition on. The fuel gauge willindicate approximately how much fuel isleft in the fuel tank. The fuel gauge mayvary slightly when your vehicle is movingor on a gradient. The arrow adjacent to thefuel pump symbol indicates on which sideof your vehicle the fuel filler door is located.
WARNING LAMPS AND
INDICATORS
The following warning lamps andindicators will illuminate when you switchthe ignition on:
•Anti-lock brake system.
•Airbag.
•Brake system.
•Coolant temperature.
•Doors ajar.
•Engine.
•Frost warning.
•Ignition.
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