2015 FORD C MAX HYBRID Owners Manual

2.
Slightly rotate the wiper blade from the
wiper arm
3. Disengage the wiper blade from the wiper arm.
4. Remove the wiper blade.
5. Install in the reverse order.
Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks
into place.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
The headlamps on your vehicle are
properly aimed at the assembly plant. If
your vehicle has been in an accident, the
alignment of your headlamps should be
checked by your authorized dealer. 8 feet (2.4 meters)
A
Center height of lamp to ground
B
25 feet (7.6 meters)
C
Horizontal reference line
D
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters)
away.
Note: To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block the light
from one headlamp while adjusting the
other.
2. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground and mark
an 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontal
reference line on the vertical wall or
screen at this height.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open
the hood.
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4. On the wall or screen you will observe
a flat zone of high intensity light
located at the top of the right hand
portion of the beam pattern. If the top
edge of the high intensity light zone is
not at the horizontal reference line, the
headlamp will need to be adjusted. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each
headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver, turn the adjuster either
clockwise or counterclockwise in order
to aim the headlamp. The horizontal
edge of the brighter light should touch
the horizontal reference line.
6. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
Horizontal Aim Adjustment
Horizontal aim is not required for this
vehicle and is non-adjustable. REMOVING A HEADLAMP
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in
the off position and open the hood.
2. Remove the two screws from the headlamp assembly.
3. Carefully pull the headlamp assembly as far as possible towards the front of
the vehicle to disengage it from the
lower fixing point.
4. Carefully lift the outer side of the headlamp and remove it.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector.
CHANGING A BULB
Lamp Assembly Condensation
Exterior lamps are vented to
accommodate normal changes in pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-product
of this design. When moist air enters the
lamp assembly through the vents, there is
a possibility that condensation can occur
when the temperature is cold. When
normal condensation occurs, a thin film of
mist can form on the interior of the lens.
The thin mist eventually clears and exits
through the vents during normal operation.
Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours
under dry weather conditions
Examples of acceptable condensation are:
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Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip
marks or droplets).
• Fine mist covers less than 50% of the
lens.
Examples of unacceptable moisture
(usually caused by a lamp water leak) are:
• Water puddle inside the lamp.
• Large water droplets, drip marks or
streaks present on the interior of the
lens.
Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if
any of the above conditions of
unacceptable moisture are present.
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs WARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb
carefully and keep out of children
’s
reach. Grasp the bulb by only its
plastic base and do not touch the glass.
The oil from your hand could cause the
bulb to break the next time the headlamps
are operated. Note:
If the bulb is accidentally touched, it
should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol
before being used. Locating the headlamp bulbs: Turn lamp
A
Low beam headlamp
B
High beam headlamp
C
Replacing the High Beam Headlamp
Bulb: 1. Remove the headlamp assembly.
2. Remove service cap.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove bulb from the headlamp
assembly by turning it
counterclockwise, then pull it straight
out.
Replacing the Low Beam Headlamp
Bulb:
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1. Remove the headlamp assembly.
2. Remove service cap.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove bulb from the headlamp
assembly by turning it
counterclockwise, then pull it straight
out.
Install the new bulbs in reverse order.
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs: 1. Remove the headlamp assembly.
2. Remove service cap.
3. Remove the bulb holder.
4. Remove bulb from the headlamp
assembly.
Install the new bulb in reverse order. Replacing Fog, Park and Turn
Signal Bulbs
Note:
You cannot separate the fog lamp
bulb from the bulb holder.
1. Remove the fog lamp cover
2. Remove the 2 screws.
3. Remove the lamp. 4. Disconnect the electrical connector
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5.
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove it.
6. Install the new bulb in reverse order. 1. Remove the screws from the splash
shield at the wheel well to gain access
to the lamp assembly. 2.
Remove the bulb holder from the lamp
assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove the bulb from the bulb holder
by pulling it straight out.
Install the new bulbs in reverse order from
the steps above. Replacing Tail, Brake and Turn
Signal Bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in
the off position.
2. Open the liftgate.
3. Remove the trim panel cover. 4. Disconnect the electrical connector
5. Remove the wing nut.
6. Gently pull the lamp assembly away
from the vehicle.
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7. Remove the bulb holder.
8. Gently press the bulb into the bulb
holder, then turn the bulb
counterclockwise and remove the bulb.
A. Taillamp and brake lamp. B. Turn
lamp.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing Reverse Lamp and Tail
Lamp Bulbs: 1. Make sure the lighting control is in the
off position.
2. Open the liftgate
3. Remove the trim panel cover. 4. Remove the wing nut.
5. Gently pull the lamp assembly away
from the vehicle. 6. Disconnect the electrical connector
7. Remove the bulb holder.
8. Gently press the bulb into the bulb
holder, turn the bulb counterclockwise,
and remove the bulb. A. Reverse lamp.
B. Tail lamp.
9. Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb
1. Carefully release the spring clip.
2. Remove the lamp.
3. Remove the bulb.
Reverse steps to reinstall bulb.
Replacing the Center High
Mounted Brake Lamp Bulbs
1. Open the liftgate.
2.
Detach the clips above the inboard side
of the rear window. 3. Insert a suitable tool into the holes.
4. Carefully pull the lamp towards the
front of the vehicle in order to release
the spring clips. 5. Gently pull the lamp assembly away
from the vehicle.
6. Remove the bulb holder.
7. Remove the bulb.
BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
Replacement bulbs are specified in the
chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be
marked with an authorized “D.O.T.” for
North America to ensure lamp
performance, light brightness and pattern
and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will
not damage the lamp assembly or void the
lamp assembly warranty and will provide
quality bulb burn time.
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Trade number
Function
9005LL
Headlamps high beam (Halogen)
H11LL
Headlamp low beam (Halogen)
168
Sidemarker - front
194
Park lamp - front
W21W
Turn lamp - front
H10 (9145)
Fog lamps
3157K
Tail/brake lamp
T20
Turn lamp - rear
921
Backup lamp
W5W
License plate lamp
W5W
* High-mount brake lamp
LED
* Interior lamps
* To replace these lamps - see your authorized dealer.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer
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