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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers
use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take their
focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of the
vehicle. We recommend against the use of any handheld device while
driving and that you comply with all applicable laws.
Various systems on your vehicle can be controlled using the information
display controls on the steering wheel. Corresponding information is
displayed in the information display.
Information Display Controls
Use the left steering wheel arrow control buttons to control the cluster
information display.
•Press the up and down arrow
buttons to scroll through and
highlight the options within a
menu.
•Press the right arrow button to
enter a sub-menu.
•Press the left arrow button to
exit a menu.
•Press the OK button to choose
and confirm a setting/messages.
The arrows in the upper left corner of the display indicate additional
content available when lit.
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Display Mode
Energi only
EV: Auto
(consumption
gauge, accessory
power gauge)
EV: Now
(consumption gauge
with budget cup,
accessory power
gauge, override)
EV: Later
(consumption
gauge, accessory
power gauge, EV
miles reserved)Battery DisplayRegen Active
Apply to all
screens
(overlay) Charge Assist
Charge Level
Help
Help — —
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Vehicle Range— Indicates the estimated distance the vehicle will
travel with the energy currently available. For Hybrid, the vehicle range
estimate is based on the fuel remaining in the gasoline tank. For Energi,
the total estimated distance equals the distance available in Hybrid Mode
fueled by gasoline, plus the EV distance available in Plug-in Power
Mode. Changes in driving pattern may cause the values to vary.
Instantaneous Fuel— This gauge is available on all Display mode
screens and shows the instantaneous fuel economy. It can be selected on
or off through the Options sub-menu. From any main display a right arrow
press on the steering wheel controls will take you to the Options
sub-menu.
Instantaneous fuel economy is displayed in miles per gallon, kilometers
per liter, or liters per 100 kilometers. Your vehicle must be moving to
calculate average fuel economy. If your instantaneous fuel economy is
greater than the maximum value the graph can display,a+signwillbe
shown next to maximum scale number. When the vehicle is operating on
battery power only, EV is displayed and the gauge fill is shown in blue.
For Energi vehicles, in the Display section of the Settings menu you
can choose your fuel economy units as Fuel only or fuel + electric.
When fuel + electric is chosen your electrical energy use during
Plug-in Power Mode is included in your instantaneous fuel economy.
This is based on its equivalent energy in terms of gallons or liters of
gasoline. The units will be displayed as MPGe, which reads miles per
gallon equivalent, and similarly, km/Le and Le/100km.
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Power Steering Message Action / Description
Power Steering Assist Fault The power steering system has
disabled power steering assist due
to a system error. See your
authorized dealer.
Remote Start Message Action / Description
Remote Start Active Displayed when the remote start
system is active.
Transmission Message Action / Description
Shift to Park Displayed as a reminder to shift to
park.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) MessageAction / Description
LOW Tire Pressure Displays when one or more tires
on your vehicle have low tire
pressure. Refer toInflating Your
Tiresin theTires, Wheels and
Loadingchapter.
Tire Pressure Monitor Fault Displays when the tire pressure
monitoring system is
malfunctioning. If the warning
stays on or continues to come on,
contact your authorized dealer.
Tire Pressure Sensor Fault Displays when a tire pressure
sensor is malfunctioning, or your
spare tire is in use. For more
information on how the system
operates under these conditions,
refer toUnderstanding Your Tire
Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)in theTires, Wheels and
Loadingchapter. If the warning
stays on or continues to come on,
contact your authorized dealer.
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SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION
WARNING:Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat
back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion
and affect the decision of the passenger sensing system, resulting in
serious injury or death in a crash. Always sit upright against your seat
back, with your feet on the floor.
WARNING:Do not recline the seat back as this can cause the
occupant to slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe
personal injury in the event of a crash.
WARNING:Do not place objects higher than the seat backs to
reduce the risk of injury in a crash or during heavy braking or
when stopping suddenly.
When you use them properly, the
seat, head restraint, safety belt
and airbags will provide optimum
protection in the event of a crash.
We recommend that you follow
these guidelines:
•Do not recline the seat back
more than 30 degrees from
vertical.
•Sit in an upright position with the base of your spine as far back as
possible.
•Adjust the head restraint so that the top of it is level with the top of
your head and as far forward as possible, remaining comfortable.
•Keep sufficient distance between yourself and the steering wheel.
We recommend a minimum of 10 inches (250 millimeters) between
your breastbone and the airbag cover.
•Hold the steering wheel with your arms slightly bent.
•Bend your legs slightly so that you can press the pedals fully.
•Position the shoulder strap of the safety belt over the center of your
shoulder and position the lap strap tightly across your hips.
Make sure that your driving position is comfortable and that you can
maintain full control of your vehicle.
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EV Now
This mode provides an electric only driving experience using
plug-in power. The left-hand information display will change to an
Energy Use screen that supplies EV specific tools and functions.
The vehicle may accelerate more slowly and the top speed may be lower
than in Auto EV. At any time, the engine may be enabled by using one of
the following methods:
1. Press the OK button on the left 5–way steering wheel control while
viewing the EV screen. The vehicle will automatically exit override after
the timer has expired and the engine shuts down.
2.
Press the accelerator pedal fully. A pop up message statingPress OK to
Enable Enginewill appear. Press OK on the left steering wheel button to
activate as needed. The message will disappear if the accelerator pedal is
released.
3. Press the EV button. This will change the mode to EV Later and
permit engine operation
The vehicle may automatically enter Engine Enabled mode if system
conditions require it. A messageEngine Enabled for System
Performancewill display if this occurs. This is normal function, and
your vehicle will return to EV Now when possible.
The vehicle may enter Enable Engine mode if the climate control is in a
defrost mode and the outside temperature is cold. A messageEngine
Enabled Due to Defrostwill display if this occurs. If defrost is not
needed, select a different climate control mode to permit EV Now.
There is a blue EV icon that is displayed in the left-hand information
display when EV Now is enabled. If the vehicle is in the Engine Enabled
mode, the EV icon will be yellow.
EV Now will automatically exit when the Plug in power has been depleted.
EV Later
This mode saves the high voltage battery plug in power for
future use (for example, your initial drive is at high speeds on
open roads, but later your drive will be at low speeds in an
urban area). Your vehicle will run the engine as needed and
keep most of the high voltage battery plug in power for later use in Auto
EV or EV Now mode.
There is a white EV Later icon that appears on the left-hand information
display when EV Later is enabled.
EV
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Question Answer
What is the fan
noise I hear from
the rear of my
hybrid?The fan noise comes from a fan located inside the
high voltage battery. This fan turns on when the
battery requires cooling air. The fan speed, and
associated noise level, will change according to
the amount of cooling required to maintain good
performance. Maintaining the battery temperature at
optimal conditions also prolongs the useful life of
the battery and helps to achieve better fuel
economy.
What is the
engine oil change
service interval?The engine oil should be changed every 10000 miles
(16000 km) under normal operating conditions. See
theScheduled maintenance information.
Can I put E15 or
E85 in my
vehicle, and how
will it affect my
fuel economy?Your hybrid vehicle can use E15 (15% ethanol, 85%
gasoline) fuel, but you may notice slightly reduced
fuel economy because ethanol contains less energy
per gallon than gasoline. Your hybrid vehicle is not
designed to use E85 (85% ethanol).
How long will my
high voltage
battery last?
Does it need
maintenance?The high voltage battery system is designed to last
the life of the vehicle and requires no maintenance.
Can you charge
the battery with
aplugintoan
A/C outlet?There are no provisions for charging the high
voltage battery from a power supply external to the
vehicle. (For C-MAX Energi vehicles, the vehicle can
be plugged into a 110 volt outlet with charge cord
provided.)
Can I tow the
hybrid behind my
motor home with
all four wheels
down?Yes. Your hybrid vehicle can be flat-towed without
modification. See theRecreational towingsection
in theTowingchapter for more information.
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Power (green light)— this indicator lights up when the cord is
plugged into the AC wall outlet.
Charge (green light)— Indicates status of charging:
•No light means the cord is not connected to the vehicle.
•Blinking light means that the charging is in process.
•Solid light means that the vehicle is connected but not charging.
Fault (red triangle light)— Lights up in case of a detected failure.
No charging is possible:
•Blinking red triangle light – means that the 120 volt convenience cord
is trying to reset the failure and could restart the charging cycle.
•Solid red triangle light – means that the fault is permanent. The cord
needs to be unplugged and re-plugged to reset the fault. If the fault
persists, contact your authorized dealer.
Charge Port and Light Ring
The charge port is located between
the front left side door and front
left wheel well. There is an
indentation located on the charge
port door. Press with your thumb to
press to open and close the door.
Note:Do not force the charge port door open or closed. Forcing the
door open or closed will damage the charge port.
The light ring located around the charge port indicates the charge status
of your vehicle’s high-voltage battery. The charge port light ring is
divided into four quadrants which display state of charge in 25 percent
increments.
There is a cord acknowledgment feature that will be activated when a
charge cycle is initiated. The four light quadrants will each individually
flash clockwise starting with the top right light and ending with the top
left, two full times confirming a charging coupler has been detected.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARNING:Always set the parking brake fully and make sure
the gearshift is latched inP(Park). Turn the ignition to the off
position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle
WARNING:When parking, do not use the gearshift in place of
the parking brake. Always set the parking brake fully and make
sure that the gearshift is securely latched inP(Park). Turn off the
ignition whenever you leave your vehicle. Never leave your vehicle
unattended while it is running. If you do not take these precautions,
your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone.
P (Park)
This position locks the transmission
and prevents the front wheels from
turning.
To put your vehicle in gear:
1. Start the engine
2. Release the parking brake
3. Press the brake pedal
4. Move the gearshift lever into the
desired gear
To put your vehicle inP(Park):
1. Come to a complete stop
2. Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it inP(Park)
R (Reverse)
With the gearshift lever inR(Reverse), the vehicle will move backward.
Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out ofR
(Reverse).
N (Neutral)
With the gearshift lever inN(Neutral), the vehicle is free to roll; hold
the brake pedal down while in this position. Because of the unique
nature of the hybrid vehicle, the engine will not start in theN(Neutral)
position.
The vehicle does not charge the high voltage battery in theN(Neutral)
position. Do not idle the vehicle inN(Neutral) for extended periods as
this will discharge your high voltage battery.
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