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NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG
C-MAX Full Hybrid
Normal Scheduled Maintenance*
At every oil change
interval as indicated
by the information
display. Can be
up to 10000 miles
(16000 km) or
12 months.Change engine oil and filter.**
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure
tread depth.
Perform multi-point inspection
(recommended).
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level.
Consult dealer for requirements.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums,
brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect cabin air filter.
Inspect engine cooling system and
motor/electronics cooling system strength and
hoses.
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect half-shaft boots.
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension
and tie-rod ends.
Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
*Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between
service intervals.
**Reset your oil monitor system after each engine oil and filter change.
See theInformation Displayschapter.
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Additional Maintenance Items1
Every 10000 miles
(32000 km)Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure
tread depth.
Inspect engine oil filter for corrosion
2
Perform multi-point inspection
(recommended).
Every 20000 miles
(32000 km)Replace cabin air filter.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Replace engine air filter.
At 100000 miles
(160000 km)Change engine coolant and motor/electronics
coolant.
3
Every 100000 miles
(160000 km)Replace spark plugs.
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid.
Replace auxiliary pump inlet screen.
Replace auxiliary transmission fluid pump filter
(if the vehicle is equipped with the Auto
Stop/Start feature).
1Additional maintenance items can be performed within 3000 miles
(4800 kilometers) of the last oil change. Do not exceed the designated
distance for the interval.
2Inspect the engine oil filter for signs of damage such as rust,
paint blistering, scratches or dents every one year or 10000 miles
(16000 kilometers). If any of these conditions are present, change the
filter then top-off the engine oil, if required. Do not reset your Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor.
3Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers),
then every three years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).
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Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions such as Unpaved or
Dusty Roads
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace cabin air filter.
Replace engine air filter.
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km)Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and
measure tread depth.
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km) or six
monthsChange engine oil and filter.
*
Perform multi-point inspection.
*C-MAX Energi only:Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor® after
each engine oil and filter change. SeeEngine oil checkin the
Maintenancechapter.
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Steering wheel ............................86
controls ......................................87
tilting .........................................86
Sunshade ...................................104
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) ....................46
Supported media file types ......462
Supported player, media
formats and metadata
information ................................462
SYNC® AppLink™ ...................409
SYNC® customer
support ..............................382, 432
SYNC® Services ................406, 485
System settings .........................500
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) .......151, 508
Temporary mobility kit .............340
Text messaging .................393, 469
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....394, 396
Tilt steering wheel ......................86
Tires ...................................321–322
alignment ................................335
care ..........................................321
checking the pressure ............331
inflating ...................................329
label .........................................328
replacing ..................................333
rotating ....................................335
safety practices .......................334
sidewall information ...............324
snow tires and chains ............336
Temporary mobility kit ..........340
terminology .............................322tire grades ...............................322
treadwear ........................321, 331
Touchscreen features
(climate) ....................................508
Towing ...............................248–249
recreational towing .................249
trailer towing ..........................248
wrecker ....................................248
Traction control ........................221
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................406
Traffic preferences ...................517
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....215
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................291
fluid, refill capacities ..............351
lubricant specifications ..........351
Turn signal ..................................95
U
USB port ....................146–147, 459
Using privacy mode ..................390
V
Vehicle health report ........404, 495
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) ...........................355
Vehicle loading ..........................241
Ventilating your vehicle ...........179
Voice commands in media
mode ..........................................412
Voice commands in phone
mode ..........................................388
Voice recognition ......................438
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