steering 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

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Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows..............................................53
Exterior Mirrors................................................54
Interior Mirror...................................................55
Childminder Mirror.........................................56
Global Opening and Closing......................56
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...............................................................58
Warning Lamps and Indicators................58
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............61
Information Displays
General Information......................................63
Clock...................................................................66
Trip Computer.................................................66
Personalized Settings...................................67
Information Messages..................................67
Climate Control
Principle of Operation...................................75
Air Vents.............................................................75
Manual Climate Control..............................76
Automatic Climate Control.........................77
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate...........................................................79
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................82
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................83
Head Restraints..............................................83
Manual Seats..................................................85
Rear Seats........................................................86
Heated Seats...................................................87
Front Seat Armrest........................................87
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points.................................88
Cigar Lighter.....................................................88
Storage Compartments
Cup Holders.....................................................89
Glasses Holder................................................89
Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information.....................................90
Ignition Switch................................................90
Keyless Starting.............................................90
Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles Without:Keyless Entry and Push ButtonStart/Push Button Start..........................92
Steering Wheel Lock - Vehicles With:Keyless Entry and Push ButtonStart/Push Button Start..........................92
Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................93
Starting a Diesel Engine..............................94
Diesel Particulate Filter...............................94
Switching Off the Engine............................95
Unique Driving Character-istics
Auto-Start-Stop.............................................96
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions........................................98
Fuel Quality - Gasoline................................99
Fuel Quality - Diesel.....................................99
Running Out of Fuel......................................99
Catalytic Converter.....................................100
Refueling...........................................................101
Fuel Consumption.......................................102
Technical Specifications............................103
Transmission
Manual Transmission.................................104
2B-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 Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Service engine soon
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
Stability control
Windshield wash and wipe
REPLACEMENT PARTS
RECOMMENDATION
Your vehicle has been built to the higheststandards using quality parts. Werecommend that you demand the use ofgenuine Ford and Motorcraft partswhenever your vehicle requires scheduledmaintenance or repair. You can clearlyidentify genuine Ford and Motorcraft partsby looking for the Ford, FoMoCo orMotorcraft branding on the parts or theirpackaging.
Scheduled Maintenance andMechanical Repairs
One of the best ways for you to make surethat your vehicle provides years of serviceis to have it maintained in line with ourrecommendations using parts thatconform to the specifications detailed inthis Owner’s Manual. Genuine Ford andMotorcraft parts meet or exceed thesespecifications.
Collision Repairs
We hope that you never experience acollision, but accidents do happen. GenuineFord replacement collision parts meet ourstringent requirements for fit, finish,structural integrity, corrosion protectionand dent resistance. During vehicledevelopment we validate these partsdeliver the intended level of protection asa whole system. A great way to know forsure you are getting this level of protectionis to use genuine Ford replacementcollision parts.
7B-MAX (CB2) Vehicles Built From: 25-06-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013Introduction

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Start-stop switch. See Auto-Start-Stop (page 96).L
Card holder or airbag warning lamp. See Passenger Airbag (page 24).M
Ignition switch. See Ignition Switch (page 90).N
Cruise control switches. See Using Cruise Control (page 117).O
Horn.P
Driver knee airbag. See Driver Knee Airbag (page 25).Q
Steering wheel adjustment. See Adjusting the Steering Wheel (page 42).R
Audio control. See Audio System (page 190). Voice control. See Voice Control(page 43).S
Hood release lever. See Opening and Closing the Hood (page 152).T
Lighting control. See Lighting Control (page 47). Front fog lamps. See FrontFog Lamps (page 49). Rear fog lamp. See Rear Fog Lamps (page 50).Instrument lighting dimmer. See Instrument Lighting Dimmer (page 49).
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13B-MAX (CB2) Vehicles Built From: 25-06-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013At a Glance

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNINGS
Extreme Hazard! Never use arearward facing child restraint on aseat protected by an active airbag infront of it. Death or serious injury to thechild can occur.
Do not modify the front of yourvehicle in any way. This couldadversely affect deployment of theairbags. Failure to adhere to this warningcould result in serious personal injury ordeath.
Wear a safety belt and keepsufficient distance between yourselfand the steering wheel. Only whenyou use the safety belt correctly, can it holdyou in a position that allows the airbag toachieve its optimum effect. See Sittingin the Correct Position (page 83). Failureto adhere to this warning could result inserious personal injury or death.
Repairs to the steering wheel,steering column, seats, airbags andsafety belts must be carried out byan authorized dealer. Failure to adhere tothis warning could result in seriouspersonal injury or death.
Keep the areas in front of the airbagsfree from obstruction. Do not affixanything to or over the airbag covers.In the event of a crash, hard objects couldcause serious personal injury or death.
Do not puncture the seat with sharpobjects. This could damage andadversely affect deployment of theairbags. Failure to adhere to this warningcould result in serious personal injury ordeath.
Use seat covers designed for seatswith side airbags. Have these fittedby an authorized dealer. Failure toadhere to this warning could result inserious personal injury or death.
Note:You will hear a loud bang and see acloud of harmless powdery residue if anairbag deploys. This is normal.
Note:Only wipe airbag covers with a dampcloth.
DRIVER AIRBAG
The airbag will deploy during significantfrontal collisions or collisions that are upto 30 degrees from the left or the right. Theairbag will inflate within a few thousandthsof a second and deflate on contact withthe occupant, thus cushioning forwardbody movement. During minor frontalcollisions, overturns, rear collisions andside collisions, the airbag will not deploy.
23B-MAX (CB2) Vehicles Built From: 25-06-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013Supplementary Restraints System

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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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™

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ADJUSTING THE STEERING
WHEEL
WARNING
Do not adjust the steering wheelwhen your vehicle is moving.
Note:Make sure that you are sitting in thecorrect position. See Sitting in the CorrectPosition (page 83).
1.Unlock the steering column.
2.Adjust the steering wheel to the desiredposition.
3.Lock the steering column.
AUDIO CONTROL
Select the required source on the audiounit.
You can operate the following functionswith the control:
Volume upA
Seek up, next or end callB
42B-MAX (CB2) Vehicles Built From: 25-06-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013Steering Wheel

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Seek down, previous or acceptcallD
Seek, Next or Previous
Press the seek button to:
•tune the radio to the next or previousstored preset
•play the next or the previous track.
Press and hold the seek button to:
•tune the radio to the next station up ordown the frequency band
•seek through a track.
VOICE CONTROL
Press the button to select or deselect voicecontrol. See SYNC™ (page 239).
CRUISE CONTROL
See Cruise Control (page 117).
43B-MAX (CB2) Vehicles Built From: 25-06-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013Steering Wheel

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•Power steering.
•Stability control.
When a warning lamp or indicator does notilluminate once you have switched theignition on, it indicates a malfunction. Havethe system checked by an authorizeddealer.
Anti-Lock Brake System WarningLamp
If it illuminates when you aredriving, this indicates amalfunction. Your vehicle willcontinue to have normal braking withoutAnti-lock brake system function.
Brake System Warning Lamp
It will illuminate when youengage the parking brake andthe ignition is on.
WARNING
Reduce your speed gradually andstop your vehicle as soon as it is safeto do so. Use your brakes with care.
If it illuminates when your vehicle ismoving, make sure the parking brake isdisengaged. If the parking brake isdisengaged, this indicates low brake fluidlevel or a brake system malfunction. Havethe system checked by an authorizeddealer immediately.
Coolant Temperature WarningLamp
WARNING
Do not resume your journey if itilluminates despite the level beingcorrect. Have the system checked bya an authorized dealer immediately.
If it illuminates when you aredriving, this indicates amalfunction. Stop your vehicleas soon as it is safe to do so and switch theengine off. Check the coolant level. SeeEngine Coolant Check (page 158).
Cruise Control Indicator
It will illuminate when you haveset a speed using the cruisecontrol system. See UsingCruise Control (page 117).
Direction Indicator Warning Lamp
Flashes during operation. Asudden increase in the rate offlashing warns of a failedindicator bulb. See Changing a Bulb(page 162).
Door Ajar Warning Lamp
It will illuminate when you switchthe ignition on and remains on ifany door or the hood is open.
Engine Warning Lamps
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Powertrain Warning Lamp
All Vehicles
If either lamp illuminates when the engineis running, this indicates a malfunction. Theengine will continue to run but it may havelimited power. If it flashes when you aredriving, reduce the speed of your vehicleimmediately. If it continues to flash, avoidheavy acceleration or deceleration. Havethe system checked by an authorizeddealer immediately.
59B-MAX (CB2) Vehicles Built From: 25-06-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013Instrument Cluster