Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description
Fuel pump
resetFuse
compartmentHazard
warning
flasher
Heated rear
windowInterior
luggage
compartment
releaseJack
Lighting
controlLow tire
pressure
warningMaintain
correct fluid
level
Panic alarmParking aid
systemParking brake
system
Power
steering fluidPower
windows front
and rearPower
window
lockout
Service
engine soonSide airbagStability
control
Windshield
defrost and
demistWindshield
washer and
wiper
Introduction11
2013 C-Max Full Hybrid(34h)
Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, January 2013
USA(fus)
Low voltage battery (except C-MAX Energi)
Complete the following steps:
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the carpet from the cargo area.
3. Remove the bolts and the cargo area floor storage interior trim panel.
4. Check and recharge the low voltage battery as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
5. If you are storing your vehicle for more than 30 days without
recharging the battery, disconnect the negative battery cable from
the low voltage battery.
6. If you disconnected the negative battery cable, apply painter’s tape to
the liftgate latch in order to prevent the liftgate from closing fully.
Note:If you disconnected the negative battery cable, it will be necessary
to reset memory features. SeeChanging the Low Voltage Battery.
Low voltage battery (C-MAX Energi)
Complete the following steps:
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Pull and remove the access panel from the rear of the cargo area in
order to access the low voltage battery.
3. Check and recharge the low voltage battery as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
4. If you are storing your vehicle for more than 30 days without
recharging the battery, disconnect the negative battery cable from
the low voltage battery.
5. If you disconnected the negative battery cable, apply painter’s tape to
the liftgate latch in order to prevent the liftgate from closing fully.
Note:If you disconnected the negative battery cable, it will be necessary
to reset memory features. SeeChanging the Low Voltage Battery.
Brakes
•Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully released.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and pins under vehicle are
covered with grease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 m) every 15 days to lubricate
working parts and prevent corrosion.
318Vehicle Care
2013 C-Max Full Hybrid(34h)
Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, January 2013
USA(fus)
