2013 FORD C MAX adding oil

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
A. MIN
B. MAX
ENGINE OIL CHECK
Note:Check the level before starting the engine.
Note:Make sure that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks.
1. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 10 minutes for the oil to drain into the
oil pan.
3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. Replace
the dipstick and remove it again to check the oil level.
If the level is at the MIN mark, add oil immediately.
Adding Engine Oil
Note:Do not remove the filler cap when the engine is running.
Note:Do not add engine oil further than the MAX mark. Oil levels above
the MAX mark may cause engine damage.
Only use oils certified for gasoline engines by the
American Petroleum Institute (API). An oil with this
trademark symbol conforms to the current engine
and emission system protection standards and fuel
economy requirements of the International Lubricants
Specification Advisory Council (ILSAC), comprised of
U.S. and Japanese automobile manufacturers.
1. Remove the filler cap.
2. Add engine oil that meets Ford specifications. SeeCapacities and
Specificationsfor more information.
3. Replace the filler cap. Turn it until you feel a strong resistance.
AB
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Brakes ........................................218
anti-lock ...................................218
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................218
brake warning light ................218
fluid, checking and adding ....292
fluid, refill capacities ..............351
fluid, specifications .................351
lubricant specifications ..........351
parking ....................................220
shift interlock ..........................215
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....351
Cargo area shade ......................240
CD ..............................138, 143–144
CD player ..........................136, 457
CD voice commands .................458
Cell phone use ............................16
Changing the air filter ..............297
Child safety restraints ..........28, 30
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ....30
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................36
LATCH .......................................28
Child safety seats - booster
seats .............................................23
Cleaning the touchscreen ........432
Cleaning your vehicle ...............310
engine compartment ..............312
instrument panel ....................314
interior .....................................313
plastic parts ............................311
washing ....................................310
waxing .....................................311
wheels ......................................316wiper blades ............................313
Climate voice commands .........510
Clock ..................................138, 497
Console ......................................173
overhead ..................................173
Coolant ......................................286
checking and adding ..............286
recovery reservoir ..................283
refill capacities ........................351
specifications ..........................351
Customer Assistance ................256
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................359
Getting roadside assistance ...256
Getting the service
you need .................................263
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................269
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................267
D
Defrost .......................................151
rear window ............................155
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................291
engine oil .........................283–284
Display settings .........................498
Doors
central unlocking ......................72
Driving under special
conditions ..................................216
through water .........................251
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) .........................151
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E
Eco Mode ..................................182
Electronic message center .......114
Electronic stability control ......223
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................259
running out of fuel .................198
Emergency brake
(see Parking brake) ..................220
Emission control system ..........201
End user license agreement ....524
Engine ........................283, 350–351
cleaning ...................................312
coolant .....................................286
fail-safe cooling .......................290
lubrication specifications .......351
refill capacities ........................351
service points ..........................283
Engine block heater .................180
Engine fan .................................283
Engine oil
checking and adding ..............284
dipstick ............................283–284
filter, specifications ................354
refill capacities ........................351
specifications ..........................351
Event data recording ..................12
Exhaust fumes ..........................179
F
Fail safe cooling ........................290
Fan, Engine Cooling .................283
Fleet MyKey programming ........66
Floor mats .................................252
Fluid capacities .........................351Fog lamps ....................................95
Forward and reverse sensing
system ........................................225
Fuel
cap ...........................................195
capacity ...................................351
choosing the right fuel ...........191
filler funnel .............................198
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..........................193, 195
filter, specifications ................292
fuel pump shut-off ..................258
octane rating ...........192, 350–351
quality ..............................191–192
running out of fuel .................198
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................190
Fuses ..........................271–272, 278
G
Garage door opener ..................166
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............195
Gauges .......................................106
H
Hazard flashers .........................257
HD Radio™ ...............................448
Headlamps
aiming ......................................300
bulb specifications ..................309
flash to pass ..............................92
high beam .................................92
replacing bulbs ...............302–303
Head restraints .........................158
Heated steering wheel ..............508
Heating ......................................151
Help ............................................507
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