ECU FORD B MAX 2013 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......................................................8
At a Glance
At a Glance..........................................................9
Child Safety
Installing Child Seats.....................................15
Child Seat Positioning...................................18
Child Safety Locks.........................................20
Safety Belts
Fastening the Safety Belts...........................21
Safety Belt Minder..........................................22
Supplementary RestraintsSystem
Principle of Operation...................................23
Driver Airbag.....................................................23
Passenger Airbag...........................................24
Side Airbags.....................................................24
Driver Knee Airbag.........................................25
Side Curtain Airbags......................................25
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on RadioFrequencies..................................................26
Remote Control..............................................26
Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl...........................................................29
MyKey™
Principle of Operation..................................30
Creating a MyKey...........................................30
Programming a MyKey..................................31
Clearing All MyKeys........................................31
Checking MyKey System Status................31
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems.........................................................32
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................32
Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................34
Sliding Door......................................................35
Manual Liftgate...............................................36
Keyless Entry....................................................36
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................39
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................39
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................42
Audio Control...................................................42
Voice Control...................................................43
Cruise Control..................................................43
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers........................................44
Autowipers.......................................................44
Windshield Washers.....................................45
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........45
Lighting
General Information......................................47
Lighting Control...............................................47
Autolamps........................................................48
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................49
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................49
Daytime Running Lamps............................49
Front Fog Lamps............................................49
Rear Fog Lamps.............................................50
Headlamp Leveling.......................................50
Direction Indicators........................................51
1B-MAX (CB2) Vehicles Built From: 25-06-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013Table of Contents

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Engine Oil Check...........................................157
Engine Coolant Check................................158
Brake and Clutch Fluid Check..................159
Washer Fluid Check.....................................159
Changing the 12V Battery..........................159
Checking the Wiper Blades......................160
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................160
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................161
Removing a Headlamp................................161
Changing a Bulb............................................162
Bulb Specification Chart...........................168
Technical Specifications...........................169
Vehicle Care
Cleaning the Exterior....................................172
Cleaning the Interior.....................................172
Repairing Minor Paint Damage................173
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.........................173
Wheels and Tires
General Information....................................174
Temporary Mobility Kit................................174
Tire Care............................................................177
Using Winter Tires.........................................177
Using Snow Chains......................................178
Tire Pressure Monitoring System............178
Changing a Road Wheel............................179
Technical Specifications............................183
Capacities and Specific-ations
Vehicle Identification Plate......................186
Vehicle Identification Number.................187
Technical Specifications............................187
Audio System
General Information....................................190
Audio unit - Vehicles With:AM/FM/CD..................................................191
Audio unit - Vehicles With:AM/FM/CD/Bluetooth...........................196
Audio unit - Vehicles With:AM/FM/CD/Navigation System........202
Audio unit - Vehicles With: SonyAM/FM/CD................................................208
Audio unit - Vehicles With: NavigationSystem/Sony AM/FM/CD.....................214
Audio System Security...............................219
Digital Audio...................................................219
Compact Disc Player - Vehicles With:AM/FM/CD..................................................221
Compact Disc Player - Vehicles With:AM/FM/CD/Bluetooth/SonyAM/FM/CD.................................................224
Auxiliary Input Jack.....................................228
Audio Troubleshooting..............................229
Navigation
Navigation......................................................230
SYNC™
General Information...................................239
Using Voice Recognition...........................240
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............243
SYNC™ Applications and Services......253
Using SYNC™ With Your MediaPlayer...........................................................256
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................260
Appendices
Electromagnetic compatibility..............268
End User License Agreement.................269
4B-MAX (CB2) Vehicles Built From: 25-06-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013Table of Contents

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Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacementparts are the only replacement parts thatbenefit from a Ford Warranty. Damagecaused to your vehicle as a result of thefailure of non-Ford parts may not becovered by the Ford Warranty. Foradditional information, refer to the termsand conditions of the Ford Warranty.
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT
Using mobile communications equipmentis becoming increasingly important in theconduct of business and personal affairs.However, you must not compromise yourown or others’ safety when using suchequipment. Mobile communications canenhance personal safety and security whenappropriately used, particularly inemergency situations. Safety must beparamount when using mobilecommunications equipment to avoidnegating these benefits. Mobilecommunication equipment includes, butis not limited to, cellular phones, pagers,portable email devices, text messagingdevices and portable two-way radios.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash andinjury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagainst the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
8B-MAX (CB2) Vehicles Built From: 25-06-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013Introduction

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine INSTALLING CHILD SEATS
WARNINGS
Use an approved child seat to securechildren less than 59 inches (150centimeters) tall in the rear seat.
Extreme Hazard! Do not use arearward facing child seat on a seatprotected by an air bag in front of it!
Read and follow the manufacturer’sinstructions when you are installinga child seat.
Do not modify child seats in any way.
Do not hold a child on your lap whenyour vehicle is moving.
Do not leave unattended children inyour vehicle.
WARNINGS
If your vehicle has been involved in acrash, have the child seats checkedby an authorized dealer.
Note:Mandatory use of child seats variesfrom country to country.
Only child seats certified to ECE-R44.03(or later) have been tested and approvedfor use in your vehicle. A choice of theseare available from an authorized dealer.
Child Seats for Different MassGroups
Use the correct child seat as follows:
Baby Safety Seat
Secure children that weigh less than 29pounds (13 kilograms) in a rearward facingbaby safety seat (Group 0+) on the rearseat.
15B-MAX (CB2) Vehicles Built From: 25-06-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013Child Safety

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Secure children that weigh between 29and 40 pounds (13 and 18 kilograms) in achild safety seat (Group 1) on the rear seat.
Booster Seats
WARNINGS
Do not install a booster seat or abooster cushion with only the lapstrap of the safety belt.
Do not install a booster seat or abooster cushion with a safety beltthat is slack or twisted.
Do not put the safety belt under yourchild’s arm or behind their back.
Do not use pillows, books or towelsto boost your child’s height.
Make sure that your children sit in anupright position.
Note:When using a child seat on a rearseat, make sure that the child seat reststightly against the vehicle seat. It may benecessary to lift or remove the headrestraint. See Head Restraints (page 83).
Booster Seat (Group 2)
Secure children that weigh more than 33pounds (15 kilograms) but are less than 59inches (150 centimeters) tall in a boosterseat or a booster cushion.
We recommend that you use a boosterseat that combines a cushion with abackrest instead of a booster cushion only.The raised seating position will allow youto position the shoulder strap of the adultsafety belt over the center of your child’sshoulder and the lap strap tightly acrosstheir hips.
Booster Cushion (Group 3)
16B-MAX (CB2) Vehicles Built From: 25-06-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013Child Safety

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CHILD SEAT POSITIONING
WARNINGS
See an authorized dealer for thelatest details relating to ourrecommended child seats.
Extreme Hazard! Do not use arearward facing child seat on a seatprotected by an air bag in front of it!
When using a child seat with asupport leg, the support leg mustrest securely on the floor.
When using a child seat with a safetybelt, make sure that the safety beltis not slack or twisted.
WARNINGS
The child seat must rest tightlyagainst the vehicle seat. It may benecessary to lift or remove the headrestraint. See Head Restraints (page 83).
Note:When using a child seat on a frontseat, always adjust the front passenger'sseat to its fully rearward position. If it provesdifficult to tighten the lap section of thesafety belt without slack remaining, adjustthe seatback to the fully upright positionand raise the height of the seat. See Seats(page 83).
Mass group categories
Seating positions3210+0
46 - 79 lbs(22 - 36 kg)33 - 55 lbs(15 - 25 kg)20 - 40 lbs(9 - 18 kg)Up to 29lbs (13 kg)Up to 22lbs (10 kg)
UF¹UF¹UF¹XXFront passenger's seatwith airbag ON
U¹U¹U¹U¹U¹Front passenger's seatwith airbag OFF
UUUUURear seats
X Not suitable for children in this mass group.
U Suitable for universal category child seats approved for use in this mass group.
U¹ Suitable for universal category child seats approved for use in this mass group. However,we recommend that you secure children in a government approved child seat, on the rearseat.
UF¹ Suitable for universal category forward facing child seats approved for use in thismass group. However, we recommend that you secure children in a government approvedchild seat, on the rear seat.
18B-MAX (CB2) Vehicles Built From: 25-06-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013Child Safety

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine FASTENING THE SAFETY
BELTS
WARNINGS
Insert the tongue into the buckle untilyou hear a distinct click. You havenot fastened the safety belt correctlyif you do not hear a click.
Make sure that your safety belt issecurely stored away and is notoutside your vehicle when closing thedoor.
Pull the belt out steadily. It may lock if youpull it sharply or if your vehicle is on a slope.
Press the red button on the buckle torelease the belt. Let it retract completelyand smoothly.
Note:When not in use, place the safetybelts in to the slots on the outboard trim.
21B-MAX (CB2) Vehicles Built From: 25-06-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013Safety Belts

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The airbags are located inside theseatback of the front seats. There is a labelattached to the side of the seatback toindicate this.
The airbag will deploy during significantlateral collisions. The airbag will not deployin minor lateral and frontal collisions, rearcollisions, or overturns.
DRIVER KNEE AIRBAG
WARNING
Do not attempt to open the airbagcover.
The airbag will deploy during frontalcollisions or collisions that are up to 30degrees from the left or the right. Theairbag will inflate within a few thousandthsof a second and deflate on contact withthe occupants, thus providing a cushionbetween the driver’s knees and the steeringcolumn. During overturns, rear collisionsand side collisions, the knee airbag will notdeploy.
For item location: See At a Glance (page9).
Note:The airbag has a lower deploymentthreshold than the front airbags. During aminor collision, it is possible that only theknee airbag will deploy.
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS
The airbags are located over the front andrear side windows.
The airbag will deploy during significantlateral collisions. It will also deploy duringsignificant frontal angled collisions. Thecurtain airbag will not deploy in minorlateral and frontal collisions, rear collisions,or overturns.
25B-MAX (CB2) Vehicles Built From: 25-06-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013Supplementary Restraints System

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SYSTEM
Principle of Operation
The system prevents someone fromstarting the engine with an incorrectlycoded key.
Coded Keys
If you lose a key, you can obtain areplacement from an authorized dealer. Ifpossible, provide them with the keynumber from the tag provided with theoriginal keys. You can also obtain extrakeys from an authorized dealer.
Note:Have all of your remaining keyserased and recoded if you lose a key. Havereplacement keys coded together withrecoding your remaining keys. See anauthorized dealer for further information.
Note:Do not shield your keys with metalobjects. This may prevent the receiver fromrecognizing a coded key.
Arming the Engine Immobilizer
When you switch the ignition off the engineimmobilizer will arm automatically after ashort time.
Disarming the Engine Immobilizer
When you switch the ignition on the engineimmobilizer will disarm automatically if acorrectly coded key is used.
If you are unable to start the engine with acorrectly coded key, have your vehiclechecked by an authorized dealer.
ANTI-THEFT ALARM
Alarm System
Your vehicle may have one of the followingalarm systems:
•Perimeter alarm.
•Perimeter alarm with interior sensors.
•Category one alarm with interiorsensors and battery back-up sounder.
Perimeter Alarm
The perimeter alarm is a deterrent againstunauthorized access to your vehiclethrough the doors and the hood. It alsoprotects the audio unit.
Interior Sensors
WARNINGS
Do not cover up the interior lamp unitsensors.
Do not arm the alarm with full guardif passengers, animals or othermoving objects are inside yourvehicle.
The sensors act as a deterrent againstunauthorized intrusion by sensing anymovement within your vehicle.
Battery Back-up Sounder
The battery back-up sounder is an extraalarm system which will sound a sirenwhen the alarm is triggered. When you lockyour vehicle the system is armed. Thesounder has its own battery and will soundan alarm siren even if someonedisconnects your vehicle battery or thebattery back-up sounder itself.
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Once armed, the alarm is triggered in anyof the following ways:
•If someone opens a door, the liftgateor the hood without a valid key orremote control.
•If someone removes the audio ornavigation system.
•If you switch the ignition on without avalid key.
•If the interior sensors detect movementwithin your vehicle.
•On vehicles with a battery back-upsounder, if someone disconnects yourvehicle battery or the battery back-upsounder itself.
If the alarm is triggered, the alarm horn willsound for 30 seconds and the hazardwarning flasher will flash for five minutes.
Any further attempts to perform one of theabove will trigger the alarm again.
Full and Reduced Guard
Full Guard
Full guard is the standard setting.
In full guard, the interior sensors are onwhen you arm the alarm.
Note:This may result in false alarms ifanimals or moving objects are inside yourvehicle.
Reduced Guard
In reduced guard, the interior sensors areoff when you arm the alarm.
Note:You can set the alarm to reducedguard for the current ignition cycle only. Thealarm will reset to full guard the next timeyou switch the ignition on.
Ask on Exit (If Equipped)
You can set the information display to askyou each time which level of guard youwish to set.
If you select Ask on Exit, the messageReduced guard? appears in theinformation display each time you switchthe ignition off. See InformationMessages (page 67).
If you wish to arm the alarm with reducedguard, press the OK button when thismessage appears.
If you wish to arm the alarm with full guard,leave your vehicle without pressing the OKbutton.
Selecting Full or Reduced Guard
Note:Selecting Reduced does not set thealarm permanently to reduced guard. It setsit to reduced guard only for the currentignition cycle. If you regularly set the alarmto reduced guard, select Ask on Exit.
You can select full or reduced guard usingthe information display. See GeneralInformation (page 67).
Arming the Alarm
To arm the alarm, lock your vehicle. SeeLocks (page 34).
Disarming the Alarm
Vehicles Without Keyless Entry
Perimeter Alarm
Disarm and silence the alarm by unlockingthe doors with the key and switching theignition on with a correctly coded key orunlocking the doors with the remotecontrol.
40B-MAX (CB2) Vehicles Built From: 25-06-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013Security