windshield wipers FORD B MAX 2013 1.G Owners Manual

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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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Air vents. See Air Vents (page 75).A
Direction indicators. See Direction Indicators (page 51). High beam. SeeLighting Control (page 47).B
Instrument cluster. See Gauges (page 58). See Warning Lamps andIndicators (page 58).C
Start button. See Starting and Stopping the Engine (page 90).D
Wiper lever. See Wipers and Washers (page 44).E
Information and entertainment display. See Information Displays (page 63).F
Audio unit. See Audio System (page 190).G
Power door lock button. See Locking and Unlocking (page 34).H
Hazard warning flasher switch. See Hazard Warning Flashers (page 132).I
Climate controls. See Climate Control (page 75).J
Heated rear window switch. See Climate Control (page 75).J
Heated windshield switch. See Climate Control (page 75).J
12B-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 WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Note:Fully defrost the windshield beforeswitching on the windshield wipers.
Note:Make sure the windshield wipers areswitched off before entering a car wash.
Note:Install new wiper blades as soon asthey begin to leave bands of water andsmears on the windshield.
Note:Do not operate the wipers on a drywindshield. This may scratch the glass,damage the wiper blades or cause the wipermotor to burn out. Always use thewindshield washers before wiping a drywindshield.
Single wipeA
Intermittent wipeB
Normal wipeC
High speed wipeD
Note:If you press and hold the wiper leverin position A, the wipers will continue towipe until you release the wiper lever.
Intermittent Wipe
Short wipe intervalA
Intermittent wipeB
Long wipe intervalC
Use the rotary control to adjust theintermittent wipe interval.
Speed Dependent Wipers
When your vehicle speed increases, theinterval between wipes will decrease.
AUTOWIPERS
Note:Fully defrost the windshield beforeswitching on the windshield wipers.
Note:Make sure the windshield wipers areswitched off before entering a car wash.
Note:Clean the windshield and wiperblades if they begin to leave streaks orsmears. If that does not resolve the issue,install new wiper blades.
Note:If you switch autolamps on inconjunction with autowipers, low beamheadlamps will illuminate automaticallywhen the rain sensor activates thewindshield wipers continuously.
Wet or winter driving conditions with ice,snow or salty road mist can causeinconsistent and unexpected wiping orsmearing.
44B-MAX (CB2) Vehicles Built From: 25-06-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013Wipers and Washers

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine In these conditions, you can do thefollowing to help keep your windshieldclear:
•Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers.
•Change the wiper speed to normal orhigh speed wipe as necessary.
•Switch the autowipers off.
Maximum autowipeA
OnB
Minimum autowipeC
The wipers will function when water isdetected on the windshield. The rainsensor will continue to monitor the amountof water on the windshield and adjust thespeed of the wipers automatically. Thisfeature can be switched on or off in theinformation display. See GeneralInformation (page 63).
Note:When you switch this feature off, thewipers will return to the variable intermittentsetting based on the sensitivity you haveset.
Use the rotary control to adjust thesensitivity of the rain sensor. On minimumautowipe, the wipers will operate when thesensor detects a large amount of water onthe windshield. On maximum autowipe,the wipers will operate when the sensordetects a small amount of water on thewindshield.
Keep the outside of the windshield clean.Sensor performance will be affected if thearea around the interior mirror is dirty. Therain sensor is very sensitive and the wipersmay operate if dirt, mist or flies hit thewindshield.
WINDSHIELD WASHERS
Note:Do not operate the washers whenthe washer reservoir is empty. This maycause the washer pump to overheat.
Push the button to operate the washers.When you release the button, the wiperswill operate for a short time.
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHERS
Intermittent Wipe
Pull the lever toward you.
45B-MAX (CB2) Vehicles Built From: 25-06-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013Wipers and Washers

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Pull the lever fully toward you to switchthe high beams on.
Push the lever forward to switch the highbeams off.
Headlamp Flasher
Pull the lever toward you slightly andrelease it to flash the headlamps.
AUTOLAMPS
Note:It may be necessary to switch yourheadlamps on manually in severe weatherconditions.
Note:If you have autolamps on, you canonly switch the high beam on onceautolamps has switched the headlamps on.
Note:If you have autolamps on, you canonly switch the front fog lamps on onceautolamps has switched the headlamps on.
The headlamps will switch on and offautomatically in low light situations orduring inclement weather.
The headlamps will remain on for a periodof time after you switch the ignition off.You can adjust the time delay using theinformation display controls. SeeInformation Displays (page 63).
Note:If you switch autolamps on inconjunction with autowipers, low beamheadlamps will illuminate automaticallywhen the rain sensor turns on the windshieldwipers continuously.
48B-MAX (CB2) Vehicles Built From: 25-06-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013Lighting

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WARNINGS
If you use a car wash with a waxingcycle, make sure that you remove thewax from the windshield.
Prior to using a car wash facilitycheck the suitability of it for yourvehicle.
Some car wash installations usewater at high pressure. This coulddamage certain parts of your vehicle.
Remove the aerial before using anautomatic car wash.
Switch the heater blower off toprevent contamination of the freshair filter.
We recommend that you wash your vehiclewith a sponge and lukewarm watercontaining a car shampoo.
Cleaning the Headlamps
WARNINGS
Do not scrape the headlamp lensesor use abrasives, alcoholic solventsor chemical solvents to clean them.
Do not wipe the headlamps whenthey are dry.
Cleaning the Rear Window
WARNING
Do not scrape the inside of the rearwindow or use abrasives or chemicalsolvents to clean it.
Use a clean, lint free cloth or a dampchamois leather to clean the inside of therear window.
Cleaning the Chrome Trim
WARNINGS
Do not use abrasives or chemicalsolvents. Use soapy water.
Do not apply cleaning product to hotsurfaces and do not leave cleaningproduct on chrome surfaces for aperiod of time exceeding that which isrecommended.
Industrial-strength (heavy-duty)cleaners, or cleaning chemicals, maycause damage over a period of time.
Body Paintwork Preservation
WARNINGS
Do not polish your vehicle in strongsunshine.
Do not allow polish to touch plasticsurfaces. It could be difficult toremove.
Do not apply polish to the windshieldor rear window. This could cause thewipers to become noisy and theymay not clear the window properly.
We recommend that you wax thepaintwork once or twice a year.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
Note:Do not allow air fresheners and handsanitizers to spill on interior surfaces. If aspill occurs, wipe off immediately. Damagemay not be covered by your warranty.
Safety Belts
WARNINGS
Do not use abrasives, or chemicalsolvents to clean them.
172B-MAX (CB2) Vehicles Built From: 25-06-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013Vehicle Care

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............243Accessing Features Through the Cell PhoneMenu..................................................................247Accessing Your Cell Phone Settings...........249Bluetooth Devices..............................................251Cell Phone Options During an ActiveCall.....................................................................246Cell Phone Voice Commands.......................244Making a Call.......................................................246Pairing a Cell Phone For the FirstTime...................................................................243Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................243Receiving a Call..................................................246Text Messaging...................................................248Using Voice Recognition...........................240Helpful Hints.......................................................240Initiating a Voice Session.................................241System Interaction and Feedback...............241Using Winter Tires.........................................177
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Vehicle Care.....................................................172Vehicle Identification Number.................187Vehicle Identification Plate......................186VentilationSee: Climate Control...........................................75VentsSee: Air Vents.........................................................75VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number.............187Voice Control...................................................43
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Warning Lamps and Indicators................58Anti-Lock Brake System WarningLamp....................................................................59Brake System Warning Lamp..........................59Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp..........59Cruise Control Indicator.....................................59Direction Indicator Warning Lamp.................59Door Ajar Warning Lamp...................................59Engine Warning Lamps......................................59Exterior Lamps On Indicator............................60Front Airbag Warning Lamp............................60Front Fog Lamp Indicator.................................60Frost Warning Lamp...........................................60Glow Plug Indicator.............................................60High Beam Indicator...........................................60Ignition Warning Lamp......................................60Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp.......................60Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp.................60Message Center Indicator.................................60Oil Pressure Warning Lamp..............................61Power Steering Warning Lamp........................61Rear Fog Lamp Indicator....................................61Safety Belt Minder Warning Lamp.................61Shift Indicator.........................................................61Stability Control Indicator..................................61Warning Triangle...........................................132Washer Fluid Check.....................................159WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior................................172See: Wipers and Washers.................................44Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................179Wheels and Tires...........................................174General Information...........................................174Technical Specifications..................................183Windows and Mirrors....................................53Windshield Washers.....................................45Windshield Wipers........................................44Intermittent Wipe................................................44Speed Dependent Wipers................................44Winter TiresSee: Using Winter Tires.....................................177Wipers and Washers.....................................44
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