2015 FORD C MAX HYBRID warning

Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle
’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a
viable way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are
flushed only with new fluid that is the same
as that required to fill and operate the
system or using a Ford-approved flushing
chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals. Check every month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
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Check Every 12 Months (C-MAX Energi
Plug-in Hybrid Only)
Inspect the engine oil filter for signs of
damage such as rust, paint blistering,
scratches or dents. If any of these
conditions are present, replace the filter.
See Normal Scheduled Maintenance
(page 430). Multi-point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great. Multi-point inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Engine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamage
Exhaust system
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires for wear and proper pressure**
Fluid levels *
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
** If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration
Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle.
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control......................................... 104
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 155
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 156
Accessories....................................................407 Exterior style........................................................ 407
Interior style......................................................... 407
Lifestyle................................................................. 407
Peace of mind..................................................... 407
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
Active Park Assist.........................................163 Automatic Steering into Parking
Space................................................................. 164
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..........165
Troubleshooting the System......................... 166
Using Active Park Assist................................... 163
Adjusting the Headlamps
.........................222
Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 223
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 222
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................64
Airbag Disposal
...............................................42
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 104
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 63
Ambient Lighting............................................74
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................63
Arming the Alarm................................................. 63
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 63
Appendices...................................................409
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.................. 87
Audio Control..................................................64 Seek, Next or Previous....................................... 65Audio Input Jack..........................................286
Audio System
................................................273
General Information.......................................... 273
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD..................................................276
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/ FM/CD
...........................................................278
Menu Structure................................................... 279
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC/AM/ FM/CD...........................................................274
Autolamps........................................................70 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps.......................................................... 71
Automatic Climate Control......................104 Temperature Control........................................ 105
Automatic Transmission
............................152
Automatic Transmission.................................. 152
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 153
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 154
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................218
Autowipers........................................................67
Auxiliary Power Points................................120 110-volt AC power point................................... 120
12-volt DC power point..................................... 120
Locations............................................................... 120
B
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........209
Booster Seats...................................................21 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 22
Brake Fluid Check.........................................218
Brakes...............................................................155 General Information.......................................... 155
Breaking-In......................................................183
Bulb Specification Chart...........................228
C
Cabin Air Filter................................................107
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications
................270
Specifications..................................................... 270
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 233
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Fuel Quality.....................................................135
Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 135
Fuel Freshness Mode (Energi Vehicles Only)................................................................... 135
Octane Recommendations............................ 135
Fuel Shutoff....................................................187
Fuses................................................................200
Fuse Specification Chart..........................200 Luggage Compartment Fuse Panel...........205
Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel................................................................. 203
Power Distribution Box................................... 200
Pre-Fuse Box...................................................... 200
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............116
Gauges................................................................81 Left Information Display..................................... 81
Right Information Display................................. 83
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................43
Intelligent Access................................................. 43
General Maintenance Information
.......426
Multi-point Inspection..................................... 429
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 428
Protecting Your Investment........................... 426
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 426
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 426
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................197
Getting the Services You Need...............194 Away From Home.............................................. 194
Global Opening
................................................77
Opening the Windows........................................ 77
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 156
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................187
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................72
Head Restraints
............................................109
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 110
Heated Seats...................................................114 Heated Windows and Mirrors..................107
Heated Exterior Mirrors..................................... 107
Heated Rear Window........................................ 107
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 104
HEV See: Hybrid Electric Vehicle............................ 128
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch
............................................................150
High Voltage Battery...................................145 General Information.......................................... 145
Hill Start Assist..............................................156 Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 157
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
..........................................................106
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................. 107
General Hints....................................................... 106
Heating the Interior Quickly............................ 106
Recommended Settings for Cooling ..........107
Recommended Settings for Heating..........107
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................. 107
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................156
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........209
Hybrid Electric Vehicle
................................128
Hybrid Vehicle Operation (C-MAX Hybrid
and C-MAX Energi)....................................... 129
Plug-in Power Mode and Hybrid Mode (C-MAX Energi Only).................................... 128
I
Ignition Switch
...............................................123
In California (U.S. Only).............................195
Information Display Control
......................66
Multimedia Controls........................................... 66
Information Displays
....................................88
General Information........................................... 88
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Rear Under Floor Storage..........................173
Rear View Camera........................................167
Using the Rear View Camera System.........167
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 167
Rear Window Wiper and Washers..........68 Rear Window Washer......................................... 69
Rear Window Wiper............................................ 68
Refueling..........................................................137 Easy Fuel ™ Capless Fuel System
(Non-Energi Vehicles)................................. 138
Easy Fuel ™ Capless System (Energi
Vehicles Only)................................................. 139
Remote Control..............................................43 Car Finder................................................................ 47
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters .................43
Intelligent Access Key........................................ 44
Remote Start (If Equipped)............................. 47
Replacing the Battery......................................... 45
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 47
Remote Start
.................................................108
Automatic Settings........................................... 108
Removing a Headlamp..............................223
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
...............237
Replacement Parts Recommendation.........................................11
Collision Repairs..................................................... 11
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................... 11
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................48
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
..............................................................199
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................198
Roadside Assistance..................................186 Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 186
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 186
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance.................................... 186
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance.................................... 186
Roadside Emergencies
..............................186
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 183Running Out of Fuel
....................................136
Refilling With a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 136
S
Safety Belt Height Adjustment.................29
Safety Belt Minder.........................................30 Belt-Minder™........................................................ 30
Safety Belts......................................................26 Principle of Operation........................................ 26
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................30
Conditions of operation..................................... 30
Safety Canopy ™
............................................40
Safety Precautions.......................................134
Satellite Radio..............................................283 Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 284
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............284
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................284
Troubleshooting................................................. 285
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........436
Scheduled Maintenance
..........................426
Seats.................................................................109
Security..............................................................62
Settings...........................................................335 Clock....................................................................... 336
Display................................................................... 336
Settings................................................................. 338
Sound..................................................................... 337
Vehicle.................................................................... 337
Side Airbags
.....................................................38
Sitting in the Correct Position.................109
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 260
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles........................................ 12
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance............12
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow............12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance...............................................433
Exceptions............................................................ 435
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................. 170
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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.....................................218
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 233
See: Wipers and Washers..................................67
Waxing.............................................................234
Wheels and Tires.........................................240 Technical Specifications................................. 264
Windows and Mirrors....................................76
Windshield Wipers
.........................................67
Intermittent Wipe................................................. 67
Speed dependent wipers (if equipped)........................................................... 67
Wipers and Washers.....................................67
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