2013 FORD C MAX Owners Manual

DM5J 19A321 FA | February 2013 | Third Printing | Owner’s Manual | C-MAX | Litho in U.S.A.
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Introduction 9
Child Safety 18
Child seats...........................................20
Child seat positioning...................................20
Booster seats.........................................22
Installing child safety seats...............................25
Child safety locks......................................32
Safety Belts 33
Fastening the safety belts................................35
Safety belt height adjustment.............................38
Safetybeltwarninglightandindicatorchime..................39
Safety belt-minder.....................................39
Child restraint and safety belt maintenance...................42
Personal Safety System 43
Supplementary Restraints System 44
Driver and passenger airbags.............................46
Front passenger sensing system...........................48
Knee airbag..........................................51
Side airbags..........................................51
Safety canopy curtain airbags.............................53
Crash sensors and airbag indicator.........................55
Airbag disposal........................................56
Keys and Remote Control 57
General information on radio frequencies.....................57
Remote control.......................................58
Keys...............................................58
Replacing a lost key or remote control.......................65
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MyKey 66
Settings, MyKey.......................................66
Creating.............................................67
Clearing.............................................68
System status.........................................68
Remote start, MyKey...................................69
Troubleshooting, MyKey.................................70
Locks 72
Locking and unlocking..................................72
Security 83
SecuriLock® passive anti-theft system.......................83
Steering Wheel 86
Adjusting the steering wheel..............................86
Steering wheel controls.................................87
Wipers and Washers 89
Windshield wipers.....................................89
Autowipers ..........................................90
Windshield washers....................................91
Rear-window wiper and washer............................91
Lighting 92
Lighting control.......................................92
Autolamps...........................................93
Instrument lighting dimmer...............................93
Headlamp exit delay....................................94
Daytime running lamps..................................94
Front fog lamps.......................................95
Directionindicators ....................................95
Interior lamps........................................95
Ambient lighting.......................................97
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Windows and Mirrors 98
Power windows.......................................98
Exteriormirrors......................................101
Interior mirrors......................................103
Sun visors..........................................103
Sunshade...........................................104
Instrument Cluster 106
Gauges.............................................106
Warning lamps and indicators............................109
Audible warnings and indicators..........................113
Information Displays 114
Message center.......................................114
Information messages..................................127
Audio System 136
AM/FM/CD with SYNC.................................138
Auxiliary input jack...................................145
USBport...........................................146
Satellite radio information...............................147
Climate Control 151
Dual automatic temperature control........................151
Rear window defroster.................................155
Seats 157
Sitting in the correct position............................157
Head restraints.......................................158
Manual seats........................................161
Power seats.........................................163
Rear seats..........................................164
Heated seats........................................165
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Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) 166
HomeLink® wireless control system.......................167
Auxiliary Power Points 171
Storage Compartments 173
Center console.......................................173
Overhead console.....................................173
Starting and Stopping the Engine 174
Ignition switch.......................................175
Keyless starting......................................175
Engine block heater...................................180
Unique Driving Characteristics 182
Hybrid electric vehicles.................................182
Fuel and Refueling 190
Fuel quality.........................................191
Refueling...........................................193
Running out of fuel....................................198
Fuel consumption.....................................200
High Voltage Battery 205
High-voltagebattery...................................205
Charging the high-voltage battery.........................205
Transmission 213
Automatic transmission.................................213
Hill start assist.......................................217
Brakes 218
Brakes.............................................218
Hints on driving with anti-lock brakes......................219
Traction Control 221
TractionControl™ ....................................221
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Stability Control 222
AdvanceTrac®.......................................223
Parking Aids 224
Sensing system.......................................224
Active park assist.....................................227
Rear-view camera system...............................231
Cruise Control 236
Driving Aids 238
Steering............................................238
Load Carrying 240
Luggage cover.......................................240
Vehicle loading.......................................241
Towing 248
Trailertowing........................................248
Wrecker towing......................................248
Recreational towing...................................249
Driving Hints 250
Economical driving....................................250
Floormats..........................................252
Roadside Emergencies 254
Getting roadside assistance..............................256
Hazard warning flashers................................257
Fuel cut-off switch....................................258
High-voltageshut-off...................................258
Jump starting........................................259
Customer Assistance 263
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only).......................270
Reporting safety defects (Canada only).....................270
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Fuses 271
Changing a fuse......................................271
Fuse specification chart................................272
Maintenance 281
General information...................................281
Opening and closing the hood............................282
Under hood overview..................................283
Engine oil dipstick....................................284
Engine oil check......................................284
Motor/Electronics Coolant...............................286
Engine coolant.......................................286
Engine coolant check..................................286
Automatic transmission fluid check........................291
Brake fluid check.....................................292
Power steering fluid check..............................292
Fuel filter...........................................292
Washer fluid check....................................293
Changing the vehicle battery.............................293
Checking the wiper blades..............................294
Changing the wiper blades..............................294
Air filter(s).........................................296
Adjusting the headlamps................................300
Removing a headlamp..................................302
Changing a bulb......................................302
Bulb replacement.....................................308
Bulb specification chart.................................309
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Vehicle Care 310
Cleaning products.....................................310
Cleaning the exterior..................................310
Waxing.............................................311
Repairing minor paint damage............................312
Cleaning the engine...................................312
Cleaning the windows and wiper blades.....................313
Cleaning the interior...................................313
Cleaning the instrument panel and instrument cluster lens.......314
Cleaning leather seats..................................315
Cleaning the alloy wheels...............................316
Wheels and Tires 321
Tire care...........................................321
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)...................336
Temporary mobility kit.................................340
Technical specifications.................................349
Wheel lug nut torque..................................349
Capacities and Specifications 350
Engine specifications..................................350
Part numbers........................................354
Vehicle identification number............................355
Vehicle certification label...............................356
Transmission code designation............................356
Accessories 357
Accessories.........................................357
Ford Extended Service Plan 359
Scheduled Maintenance 362
Normal scheduled maintenance and log.....................368
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