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•Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving.
•Avoid carrying unnecessary weight (approximately 1 mile per gallon
[0.4 kilometers per liter] is lost for every 400 pounds [180 kilograms]
of weight carried).
•Avoid adding particular accessories to your vehicle (e.g. bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski racks).
•Avoid driving with the wheels out of alignment.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
If driving through deep or standing
water is unavoidable, proceed very
slowly. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of
the wheel rims (for cars) or the
bottom of the hubs (for trucks).
When driving through water, traction or brake capability may be limited.
Also, water may enter your engine’s air intake and severely damage your
engine or your vehicle may stall.
Note:Driving through deep water where the transmission vent tube is
submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause internal
transmission damage.
Note:Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your
vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Wet
brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes.
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In the event of damage or fire involving an electric vehicle (EV) or
hybrid-electric vehicle (HEV):
•Always assume the high-voltage battery and associated components
are energized and fully charged.
•Exposed electrical components, wires, and high-voltage batteries
present potential high-voltage shock hazards.
•Venting/off-gassing high-voltage battery vapors are potentially toxic
and flammable.
•Physical damage to the vehicle or high-voltage battery may result in
immediate or delayed release of toxic and/or flammable gases and fire.
Vehicle information and general safety practices:
•Know the make and model of your vehicle.
•Review the Owner’s Manual and become familiar with your vehicle’s
safety information and recommended safety practices.
•Do not attempt to repair damaged electric and hybrid-electric vehicles
yourself. Contact an authorized Ford Dealer or vehicle manufacturer
representative for service.
Crashes
A crash or impact significant enough to require an emergency response
for conventional vehicles would also require the same response for an
electric or hybrid-electric vehicle.
If possible
•Move your car to a safe, nearby location and remain on the scene.
•Roll down windows before shutting vehicle off.
•Place vehicle in Park, set parking brake, turn off the vehicle, activate
hazard lights, and move key(s) at least 16 feet (5 meters) away from
the vehicle.
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Fuse or relay
numberFuse amp
ratingProtected components
F14 20A** Rear wiper
F15 — Not used
F16 20A** Body control module 15 feed
F17 20A** Transmission oil pump
(C-MAX Energi)
F18 20A** Front wiper motor
F19 5A*
Anti-lock brake system / Electronic
stability program module
F20 15A* Horn
F21 5A* Stop light switch
F22 5A* Vacuum pump monitoring
F23 5A* Engine control module 15 /
Powertrain control module 15 /
Transmission oil pump 15
F24 5A* Relay coils
F25 10A* Motor electronic cooling pump
F26 5A* Electronic power assist steering
module 15
F27 5A* Mass air flow sensor
F28 15A* Powertrain control module
F29 10A* Electronic A/C compressor /
Positive temperature coefficient
heater
F30 10A* Engine control module,
Powertrain control module
F31 5A* Charge port light ring
(C-MAX Energi)
F32 20A* Vehicle power 2
F33 15A* Vehicle power 4
F34 10A* Injectors
F35 10A* Vehicle power 3
F36 20A* Vehicle power 1
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Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
The fuse panel is located on the right side below the glove box.
Fuse or relay
numberFuse amp
ratingProtected components
56 20A Fuel pump supply
57 — Not used
58 — Not used
59 5A Passive anti-theft system
60 10A Interior light, Driver door switch
pack, Glove box illumination
61 20A Cigar lighter, Second row power point
62 5A Autowipers module, Auto-dimming
rear view mirror
63 — Not used
64 — Not used
65 10A Liftgate release
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Fuse or relay
numberFuse amp
ratingProtected components
66 20A Driver door unlock supply, Double
lock
67 7.5A Cell phone passport (C-MAX Energi)
68 — Not used
69 5A Instrument cluster
70 20A Central lock and unlock supply
71 10A Heating control head (manual A/C),
Climate control module
72 7.5A Steering wheel module
73 5A Data link connector
74 15A Headlamp supply
75 15A Fog lamp supply
76 10A Reverse lamp supply
77 20A Windshield and rear washer supply
78 5A Ignition switch, Start button
79 15A Radio, Hazard light switch
80 20A Not used (spare)
81 5A Power sun shade
82 20A Windshield and rear washer relay
83 20A Central lock and unlock supply
84 20A Drive door unlock supply, Double lock
85 7.5A Electronic 15 feed
86 10A Restraints control module, Passenger
air bag deactivation indicator
87 — Not used
88 — Not used
89 — Not used
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OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
instrument panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle.
3. Raise the hood slightly and
release the secondary latch located
under the front center of the hood.
4. Raise the hood and support it
with the prop rod.
5. Lower and secure the prop rod in
the clip.
6. Lower the hood and allow it to
drop the last 8 to 11 inches (20 to
30 centimeters).
Note:Make sure that the hood is closed properly.
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The coolant concentration should be maintained at 50%.
Note:For best results, coolant concentration should be tested with a
refractometer such as Rotunda tool ROB75240 available from your
dealer. Ford does not recommend the use of hydrometers or coolant test
strips for measuring coolant concentrations.
Note:It is very important to use prediluted coolant meeting the Ford
specification in order to avoid plugging the small coolant passageways.
Use of concentrated coolant and water may cause coolant passageway
plugging and void the warranty. See the technical specifications chart in
theCapacities and Specificationschapter.
Note:Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use
coolant/antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified
function and vehicle location.
Adding Coolant
WARNING:Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot.
Steam and scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system
can burn you badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts.
WARNING:Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer
fluid container. If sprayed on the windshield, engine coolant
could make it difficult to see through the windshield.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure the
engine is cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap.
The cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come
out forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly.
WARNING:Do not add coolant further than the MAX mark.
Note:Do not use stop leak pellets or cooling system sealants/additives
as they can cause damage to the cooling and/or heating systems. This
damage would not be covered under your vehicle’s warranty.
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Note:During normal vehicle operation, the coolant may change color
from orange to pink or light red. As long as the coolant is clear and
uncontaminated, this color change does not indicate the coolant has
degraded nor does it require the coolant to be drained, the system
to be flushed, or the coolant to be replaced.
•DO NOT MIX different colors or types of coolant in your vehicle. Make
sure the correct coolant is used. Mixing of coolants may harm your
cooling system. The use of an improper coolant may harm engine,
inverter system controller, and cooling system components and may
void the warranty.
•
In case of emergency, a large amount of water without engine coolant
may be added to the engine cooling system only in order to reach a
vehicle service location. In this instance, the engine cooling system must
be drained, chemically cleaned with Motorcraft® Premium Cooling
System Flush, and refilled with prediluted engine coolant as soon as
possible. Water alone (without engine coolant) can cause engine damage
from corrosion, overheating, or freezing. DO NOT use this method for
the inverter system controller cooling system. The inverter system
controller cooling system operates close to ambient temperature, and is
susceptible to freezing in any subfreezing environment in the absence of
coolant.
•Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine or any engine coolants mixed with
alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant). Alcohol and other liquids can
cause engine damage from overheating or freezing.
•Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant. These can be
harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of the coolant.
Adding Engine Coolant
1. Remove the Easy Fuel funnel from the storage compartment. Refer to
Running Out of Fuelfor the location of the Easy Fuel funnel.
2. Unscrew the engine coolant reservoir cap slowly. Any pressure will
escape as you unscrew the cap.
3. Position the Easy Fuel funnel in the engine coolant reservoir opening.
Push the Easy Fuel funnel neck fully into the engine coolant reservoir,
past the vent tube, in order to avoid pouring the coolant into the vent
tube and spilling the coolant on the ground.
4. Add prediluted engine coolant to the engine coolant reservoir. Make
sure that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks on the engine
coolant reservoir. Use prediluted engine coolant meeting the Ford
specification. See the technical specifications chart in theCapacities
and Specificationschapter.
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