battery location FORD B MAX 2013 1.G Owners Manual

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Thank you for choosing Ford. Werecommend that you take some time toget to know your vehicle by reading thismanual. The more that you know about it,the greater the safety and pleasure youwill get from driving it.
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 handheld 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.
Note:This manual describes productfeatures and options available throughoutthe range of available models, sometimeseven before they are generally available. Itmay describe options not fitted to yourvehicle.
Note:Some of the illustrations in thismanual may be used for different models,so may appear different to you on yourvehicle. However, the essential informationin the illustrations is always correct.
Note:Always use and operate your vehiclein line with all applicable laws andregulations.
Note:Pass on this manual when sellingyour vehicle. It is an integral part of thevehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of acomponent as left-hand side or right-handside. The side is determined when facingforward in the seat.
Right-hand sideA
Left-hand sideB
Protecting the Environment
You must play your part in protecting theenvironment. Correct vehicle usage andthe authorized disposal of waste, cleaningand lubrication materials are significantsteps toward this aim.
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you maysee on your vehicle.
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
Air conditioning system
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
5B-MAX (CB2) Vehicles Built From: 25-06-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013Introduction

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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.
38B-MAX (CB2) Vehicles Built From: 25-06-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013Locks

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WARNING
People who are unable to feel painto their skin because of advancedage, chronic illness, diabetes, spinalcord injury, medication, alcohol use,exhaustion or other physical conditions,must exercise care when using the heatedseat. The heated seat may cause burnseven at low temperatures, especially ifused for long periods of time. Do not placeanything on the seat that insulates againstheat, such as a blanket or cushion. Thismay cause the heated seat to overheat.Do not puncture the seat with pins, needlesor other pointed objects. This may damagethe heating element which may cause theheated seat to overheat. An overheatedseat may cause serious personal injury.
Do not do the following:
•Place heavy objects on the seat.
•Operate the heated seat if water or anyother liquid is spilled on the seat. Allowthe seat to dry thoroughly.
•Operate the heated seats unless theengine is running. Doing so could drainyour vehicle battery.
For item location: See Climate Control(page 75).
The heated seat will only operate with theignition switched on.
The maximum temperature is reachedafter five or six minutes. It is regulatedthermostatically.
The heated seat will remain on until eitherthe heated seat switch or the ignition isswitched off.
FRONT SEAT ARMREST
87B-MAX (CB2) Vehicles Built From: 25-06-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013Seats

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WARNING
Do not plug optional electricalaccessories into the cigar lightersocket. Incorrect use of the lightercan cause damage not covered by yourwarranty, and can result in fire or seriousinjury.
Note:When you switch the ignition on, youcan use the socket to power 12 voltappliances with a maximum current ratingof 20 amps.
After you switch the ignition off the powersupply will only work for a maximum of 30minutes.Note:Do not insert objects other than anaccessory plug into the power point. Thiswill damage the outlet and blow the fuse.
Note:Do not hang any type of accessory oraccessory bracket from the plug.
Note:Do not use the power point over thevehicle capacity of 12 volt DC 180 watt or afuse may blow.
Note:Do not use the power point foroperating a cigar lighter element.
Note:Incorrect use of the power point cancause damage not covered by yourwarranty.
Note:Always keep the power point capsclosed when not in use.
Run the engine for full capacity use of thepower point.
To prevent the battery from running out ofcharge:
•Do not use the power point longer thannecessary when the engine is notrunning.
•Do not leave devices plugged inovernight or when your vehicle isparked for extended periods.
Location
Power points may be found:
•on the center console
•on the rear of the center console.
CIGAR LIGHTER
Note:Do not hold the cigar lighter elementpressed in.
Note:If you use the socket when the engineis not running, the battery may lose charge.
Note:When you switch the ignition on, youcan use the socket to power 12 voltappliances with a maximum current ratingof 20 amps.
Note:After you switch the ignition off thepower supply will only work for a maximumof 30 minutes.
Note:Use only Ford accessory connectorsor connectors specified for use with SAEstandard sockets.
Press the element in to use the cigarlighter. It will pop out automatically.
88B-MAX (CB2) Vehicles Built From: 25-06-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013Auxiliary Power Points

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Note:For vehicles with start-stop thebattery requirement is different. It must bereplaced by one of exactly the samespecification as the original.
The system reduces fuel consumption andCO2 emissions by shutting down theengine when your vehicle is idling, forexample at traffic lights. The engine willautomatically restart when you press theclutch pedal or when required by a vehiclesystem, for example to recharge thebattery.
To obtain maximum benefit from thesystem, move the transmission selectorlever to neutral and release the clutchpedal during any stop of longer than threeseconds.
Using Start-Stop
WARNINGS
The engine may restartautomatically if required by thesystem.
Switch the ignition off beforeopening the hood or carrying out anymaintenance.
Always switch the ignition off beforeleaving your vehicle, as the systemmay have shut down the engine butthe ignition will still be live.
Note:The system only operates when theengine is warm and the outside temperatureis between 32°F (0°C) and 86°F (30°C).
Note:If you stall the engine, and thendepress the clutch pedal within a shortperiod of time, the system will automaticallyrestart the engine.
Note:The start-stop indicator willilluminate green when the engine shutsdown. See Warning Lamps and Indicators(page 58).
Note:When the start-stop indicator flashesamber, move the transmission selector leverto neutral or depress the clutch pedal.
Note:If the system detects a malfunction,it will switch off. Have your vehicle checkedby an authorized dealer.
Note:When you switch the system off, theswitch will illuminate.
Note:The system automatically turns onevery time you switch the ignition on. Toswitch the system off, press the switch inthe instrument panel. The system will onlybe switched off for the current ignition cycle.To turn it on, press the switch again. For itemlocation: See At a Glance (page 9).
To Stop the Engine
1.Stop your vehicle.
2.Move the transmission selector leverto neutral.
3.Release the clutch pedal.
4.Release the accelerator pedal.
The system may not shut down the engineunder certain conditions, for example:
•To maintain the interior climate.
•Low battery voltage.
•The outside temperature is too low ortoo high.
•The driver's door has been opened.
•Low engine operating temperature.
•Low brake system vacuum.
•If a road speed of 3 mph (5 km/h) hasnot been exceeded.
•The driver's safety belt has not beenfastened.
96B-MAX (CB2) Vehicles Built From: 25-06-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013Unique Driving Characteristics

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•If you do not cancel the call and SYNCmakes a successful call, anintroductory message plays for theemergency operator. After thismessage, there is hands-freecommunication between your vehicle'soccupants and the operator.
•The system provides a short windowof time (approximately 10 seconds) tocancel the call. If you do not cancel thecall, the system attempts to dial 112.
•The system plays a message lettingyou know when it attempts to make anemergency call. You can cancel the callby selecting the relevant icon in thedisplay or by pressing the hang upbutton on your cell phone.
During a call:
•Emergency assistance uses yourvehicle GPS or cellular networkinformation when available todetermine the most appropriatelanguage to use. It alerts theemergency operator of the crash anddelivers the introductory message. Thismay include your vehicle GPScoordinates.
•The language the system uses tointeract with the occupants of yourvehicle may differ from the languageused to deliver information to theemergency operator.
•After the delivery of the introductorymessage the voice line opens so thatyou can speak hands-free with theemergency operator.
•When the line is connected, you mustbe prepared to provide your name,phone number and locationinformation immediately.
Note:While the system providesinformation to the emergency operator, thesystem plays a message letting you knowit is sending important information. It thenlets you know when the line is open to starthands-free communication.
Note:During an Emergency Assistance call,an emergency priority screen appears whichcontains vehicle GPS coordinates whenavailable.
Note:It is possible that GPS locationinformation is not available at the time ofthe crash; in this case, EmergencyAssistance will still attempt to place anemergency call.
Note:It is possible that the emergencyservices will not receive the GPScoordinates; in this case, hands-freecommunication with an emergency operatoris available.
Note:The emergency operator may alsoreceive information from the cellularnetwork such as cell phone number, cellphone location and cell phone carrier nameindependent from SYNC EmergencyAssistance.
Emergency assistance may not work if:
•Your cell phone or EmergencyAssistance hardware sustains damagein the crash.
•The vehicle battery or the system hasno power.
•A crash ejects your cell phone fromyour vehicle.
•You do not have a valid and registeredSIM card with credit in your cell phone.
•You are in a European country or regionwhere the SYNC Emergency Assistancecannot place the call. Visit the regionalFord website for details.
255B-MAX (CB2) Vehicles Built From: 25-06-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013SYNC™

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Audio unit - Vehicles With: NavigationSystem/Sony AM/FM/CD......................214Alternative Frequencies...................................219Automatic Volume Control.............................218Autostore Control................................................217Digital Signal Processing.................................218News Broadcasts................................................218Regional Mode.....................................................219Sound Button.......................................................216Station Preset Buttons......................................217Station Tuning Control.....................................216Traffic Information Control..............................217Waveband Button..............................................216Audio unit - Vehicles With: SonyAM/FM/CD.................................................208Alternative Frequencies....................................213Automatic Volume Control.............................212Autostore Control................................................211Digital Signal Processing..................................212News Broadcasts................................................212Regional Mode.....................................................213Sound Button.......................................................210Station Preset Buttons......................................211Station Tuning Control.....................................210Traffic Information Control...............................211Waveband Button..............................................210Autolamps........................................................48Automatic Climate Control.........................77Temperature Control...........................................79Automatic Transmission...........................104Emergency Park Position ReleaseLever...................................................................106Hints on Driving With an AutomaticTransmission...................................................106Selector Lever Positions..................................104Sport Mode and Manual Shifting.................105Auto-Start-Stop.............................................96To Re-Start the Engine.......................................97To Stop the Engine..............................................96Using Start-Stop..................................................96Autowipers.......................................................44Auxiliary Input Jack.....................................228Auxiliary Power Points.................................8812 Volt DC Power Point......................................88Location...................................................................88
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Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........152Brake and Clutch Fluid Check..................159Brakes...............................................................109General Information..........................................109Breaking-In.....................................................130Brakes and Clutch..............................................130Engine.....................................................................130Tires.........................................................................130Bulb Specification Chart...........................168
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Capacities and Specifications................186Technical Specifications..................................187Cargo Nets.......................................................122Installing and Removing the Net...................122Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior................................172Catalytic Converter.....................................100Driving with a Catalytic Converter...............100Changing a Bulb............................................162Approach Lamp..................................................164Central High Mounted Brake Lamp.............166Front Fog Lamps................................................164Headlamp..............................................................162Interior Lamp........................................................167Licence Plate Lamp............................................167Luggage Compartment Lamp, FootwellLamp and Liftgate Lamp............................168Reading Lamps....................................................167Rear Lamps...........................................................165Side Lamp.............................................................163Side Repeater......................................................163Changing a Fuse...........................................150Changing a Road Wheel............................179Assembling the Wheel Brace.........................181Installing a Road Wheel...................................182Jacking and Lifting Points...............................180Lug Nuts.................................................................179Removing a Road Wheel.................................182Removing the Wheel Trim................................181Vehicle Jack...........................................................179Vehicles With a Spare Wheel.........................179Changing the 12V Battery..........................159
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