2014 FORD C MAX HYBRID wipers

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Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,
spark plug wire or spark plug well, or
the area in and around these locations.
• Cover the battery, power distribution
box, and air filter assembly to prevent
water damage when cleaning the
engine.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmental
fallout can result in windshield and wiper
blade contamination. Dirty windshield and
wipers will result in poor windshield wiper
operation. Keep the windshield and wiper
blades clean to maintain windshield wiper
performance.
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
• Clean the windshield with a
non-abrasive glass cleaner.
• For windshields contaminated with
tree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, clean
the entire windshield using steel wool
(no greater than 0000 grade) in a
circular motion and rinse with water.
• Clean the wiper blades with isopropyl
rubbing alcohol or windshield washer
fluid.
Note: Do not use razor blades or other
sharp objects to clean or remove decals
from the inside of the heated rear window.
The vehicle warranty does not cover
damage caused to the heated rear window
grid lines.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR WARNINGS
Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach
or dye on the vehicle
’s safety belts,
as these actions may weaken the
belt webbing. WARNINGS
On vehicles equipped with
seat-mounted airbags, do not use
chemical solvents or strong
detergents. Such products could
contaminate the side airbag system and
affect performance of the side airbag in a
collision. For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts
and seats equipped with side airbags:
•
Remove dust and loose dirt with a
vacuum cleaner.
• Remove light stains and soil with
Motorcraft Professional Strength
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner.
• If grease or tar is present on the
material, spot-clean the area first with
Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover. In
Canada, use Motorcraft Multi-Purpose
Cleaner.
• If a ring forms on the fabric after spot
cleaning, clean the entire area
immediately (but do not oversaturate)
or the ring will set.
• Do not use household cleaning
products or glass cleaners, which can
stain and discolor the fabric and affect
the flame retardant abilities of the seat
materials.
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT
PANEL AND INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER LENS WARNING
Do not use chemical solvents or
strong detergents when cleaning the
steering wheel or instrument panel
to avoid contamination of the airbag
system. 234
C-MAX (CCG) Vehicle Care

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Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary
when your vehicle is washed.
• Lubricate all hood, door and trunk lid
hinges, and latches with a light grade
oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• The engine oil and filter should be
changed prior to storage, as used
engine oil contain contaminates that
may cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days. Run at
fast idle until it reaches normal
operating temperature
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm there are no cooling system
leaks, and fluid is at the recommended
level. Battery
•
Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery, it
may be advisable to disconnect the
battery cables to ensure battery charge
is maintained for quick starting.
Note: If battery cables are disconnected, it
will be necessary to reset memory features.
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 your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8
meters) every 15 days to lubricate
working parts and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage (mice/squirrel nests).
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control......................................... 105
About This Manual...........................................7
Protecting the Environment................................ 7
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 156
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 157
Accessories....................................................397 Exterior style........................................................ 397
Interior style......................................................... 397
Lifestyle................................................................. 397
Peace of mind..................................................... 397
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
Active Park Assist.........................................164 Automatic Steering into Parking
Space................................................................. 165
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature.........166
Troubleshooting the System.......................... 167
Using Active Park Assist.................................. 164
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................221 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 222
Vertical Aim Adjustment.................................. 221
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................65
Airbag Disposal
...............................................42
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 105
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 64
Ambient Lighting
............................................75
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................64
Arming the Alarm................................................. 64
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 64
Appendices ....................................................
399
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............87 Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime................................................................... 87
Engine On Warning Chime................................ 87
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 87
Key in Ignition Warning Chime......................... 87
Keyless Warning Alert ........................................ 87
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 87Audio Control..................................................65
Seek, Next or Previous....................................... 66
Audio Input Jack...........................................285
Audio System
.................................................272
General Information.......................................... 272
Audio unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC..............................................................273
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/CD...........................................................275
Audio unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/ CD
....................................................................277
Menu Structure................................................... 278
Autolamps..........................................................71
Automatic Climate Control......................105 Temperature Control........................................ 106
Automatic Transmission............................153 Automatic Transmission.................................. 153
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 154
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 155
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check..............................................................217
Autowipers.......................................................68
Auxiliary Power Points.................................121 110-volt AC power point.................................... 121
12-volt DC power point...................................... 121
Locations................................................................. 121
B
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........209
Booster Seats...................................................21 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 22
Brake Fluid Check
..........................................217
Brakes...............................................................156
General Information.......................................... 156
Breaking-In.....................................................184
Bulb Specification Chart...........................227
C
Cabin Air Filter
...............................................108
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications
................265
Technical Specifications................................. 269
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 232
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Center Console..............................................123
Changing a Bulb...........................................222
Lamp Assembly Condensation.................... 222
Replacing Fog, Park and Turn Signal Bulbs.................................................................. 224
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs........................... 223
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb...........227
Replacing Reverse Lamp and Tail Lamp Bulbs:................................................................. 226
Replacing Tail, Brake and Turn Signal Bulbs.................................................................. 225
Replacing the Center High Mounted Brake Lamp Bulbs...................................................... 227
Changing a Fuse...........................................207 Fuses....................................................................... 207
Changing the 12V Battery..........................218
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................229 Identifying Air Filter Element
Components................................................... 229
Installing the Engine Air Filter Element............................................................ 230
Removing the Engine Air Filter Element
............................................................ 230
Changing the Wiper Blades......................219
Changing the Front Wiper Blades...............220
Changing the Rear Window Wiper
Blade................................................................. 220
Setting the Front Wipers in the Service Position............................................................. 220
Charging the High Voltage Battery
........148
CHARGING THE HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY
(ENERGI VEHICLES).................................... 148
Checking MyKey System Status..............50
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................219
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance.................................................32
Child Safety.......................................................14 General Information............................................. 14
Child Safety Locks
..........................................24
Left-Hand Side...................................................... 25
Right-Hand Side................................................... 25
Child Seat Positioning
..................................23
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................235
Cleaning Products.......................................232
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels
.......................236
Cleaning the Engine....................................233 Cleaning the Exterior
..................................232
Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts...................... 233
Exterior Chrome.................................................. 232
Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)................232
Underbody............................................................ 233
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................234
Cleaning the Interior...................................234
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................234
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................50
Climate............................................................384 Climate Control Voice Commands.............385
Climate Control.............................................105
Collision, Damage or Fire Event...............191 Guidance for Ford Motor Company Electric
and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles Equipped
With High Voltage Batteries....................... 191
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 213
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
.........41
Creating a MyKey...........................................50
Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 50
Cruise Control
.................................................66
Principle of Operation........................................ 171
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control.................................. 171
Customer Assistance
..................................194
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording........................................... 9
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps
.............................73
Digital Radio..................................................280
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................. 281
Direction Indicators
........................................73
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................35 Children and Airbags........................................... 35
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 35
Driver Knee Airbag.........................................39
Driving Aids
......................................................173
Driving Hints...................................................184
Driving Through Water................................185
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W
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................83
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 84
Battery..................................................................... 84
Brake System........................................................ 84
Cruise Control........................................................ 84
Direction Indicator............................................... 84
Door Ajar................................................................. 84
Engine and Motor Coolant Temperature..................................................... 84
Engine Oil................................................................ 84
EV Later................................................................... 85
EV Now.................................................................... 84
Fasten Safety Belt............................................... 85
Front Airbag........................................................... 85
Front Fog Lamps.................................................. 85
High Beam.............................................................. 85
Liftgate Ajar............................................................ 85
Low Battery............................................................ 85
Low Fuel Level....................................................... 85
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................... 85
Overdrive Cancel and Grade Assist..............85
Parking Lamps...................................................... 85
Powertrain Fault................................................... 85
Ready to Drive....................................................... 86
Service Engine Soon........................................... 86
Stability Control................................................... 86
Stability Control Off............................................ 86
Stop Safely............................................................. 86
Vehicle Plugged in............................................... 86
Washer Fluid Check......................................217
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 232
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 68
Waxing.............................................................233
Wheels and Tires.........................................239 Technical Specifications................................. 263
Windows and Mirrors....................................76
Windshield Washers
.....................................69
Windshield Wipers........................................68
Intermittent Wipe................................................ 68
Speed dependent wipers (if equipped).......................................................... 68
Wipers and Washers
....................................68
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