Other maintenance items
*
Replace spark plugs.
Every 100000 miles
(160000 km)
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km)
* Perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the last
engine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
** Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers), then every three
years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).
C-MAX Energi Plug-in Hybrid At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display.
1, 2
Change engine oil and filter. 3
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level. Consult dealer for requirements.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect engine cooling system and motor/electronics cooling system strength and
hoses.
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect half-shaft boots.
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and tie-rod ends.
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
1 Do not exceed two years or 20000 miles (32000 kilometers) between service intervals.
2 Perform multi-point inspection (recommended).
3 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor system after engine oil and filter changes. See
Engine Oil Check (page 213).
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Driver and Passenger Airbags....................35
Children and Airbags........................................... 35
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 35
Driver Knee Airbag.........................................39
Driving Aids......................................................172
Driving Hints...................................................183
Driving Through Water...............................184
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 72
E
Economical Driving
......................................183
Electric Vehicle Information....................369 Power...................................................................... 376
Settings (Energi Only)..................................... 370
Emission Control System
..........................142
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 143
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 144
End User License Agreement.................409 SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA)............................................................. 409
Engine Block Heater....................................126 Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 127
Engine Coolant Check
.................................214
Adding Coolant.................................................... 215
Adding Engine Coolant..................................... 216
Adding Inverter System Controller Coolant.............................................................. 216
Checking the Engine Coolant......................... 214
Checking the Inverter System Controller Coolant.............................................................. 215
Engine Coolant and Inverter System Controller Coolant......................................... 214
Recycled Engine Coolant................................. 216
Severe Climates.................................................. 216
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling............................................................... 217
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 62
Engine Oil Check...........................................213 Adding Engine Oil................................................ 213
Low Engine Use................................................... 214
Engine Oil Dipstick........................................213
Engine Specifications................................266 Entertainment..............................................345
A/V Inputs............................................................ 362
AM/FM Radio....................................................... 347
Bluetooth Audio................................................. 362
Browsing Device Content............................... 346
CD........................................................................\
..... 357
SD Card Slot and USB Port........................... 358
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 352
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................. 361
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Extended Service Plan (ESP).................424 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............425
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)......................... 424
Exterior Mirrors
.................................................77
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 78
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 78
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors........................... 78
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 77
Signal Indicator Mirrors...................................... 78
F
Fastening the Safety Belts..........................27 Safety Belt Extension Assembly.................... 29
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 28
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........27
Flat Tire Inflation See: Temporary Mobility Kit.......................... 240
Floor Mats
.......................................................185
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 73
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 11
Front Fog Lamps.............................................73
Front Passenger Sensing System............36
Fuel and Refueling
.......................................134
Fuel Consumption.........................................141
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 142
Filling the Tank..................................................... 142
Fuel Filter.........................................................218
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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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U
Under Hood Overview - Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (HEV).............................................210
Under Hood Overview - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)...........................212
Unique Driving Characteristics................128
Universal Garage Door Opener................116 HomeLink Wireless Control System.............116
USB Port
.........................................................286
Using Cruise Control....................................170
ECO Cruise Control.............................................. 171
Switching Cruise Control Off........................... 171
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 170
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................53
Using Snow Chains
....................................260
Using Stability Control...............................160 AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC®)............................................................. 160
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player.............................................................310
Accessing Your Play Menu.............................. 314
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port........................................................... 310
Media Menu Features........................................ 313
Media Voice Commands................................... 311
System Settings.................................................. 316
What's Playing?................................................... 311
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............292 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu................................................................. 296
Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 299
Making Calls........................................................ 295
Pairing a Phone for the First Time...............293
Pairing Subsequent Phones.......................... 293
Phone Options during an Active Call.........295
Phone Voice Commands................................ 293
Receiving Calls.................................................... 295
System Settings................................................ 300
Text Messaging.................................................. 298
Using Traction Control................................158 Switching the System Off Using a
Switch................................................................ 158
Switching the System Off Using the Information Display Controls.................... 158
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 158Using Voice Recognition
...........................290
Initiating a Voice Session............................... 290
System Interaction and Feedback...............291
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................196
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................233
General Information.......................................... 233
Vehicle Certification Label.......................268
Vehicle Identification Number
...............268
Vehicle Storage.............................................237 Battery................................................................... 238
Body........................................................................\
238
Brakes.................................................................... 239
Cooling system................................................... 238
Engine.................................................................... 238
Fuel system.......................................................... 238
General.................................................................. 238
Miscellaneous..................................................... 239
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................239
Tires........................................................................\
239
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 104
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............268
Voice Control
...................................................65
MyFord Touch® Controls.................................. 65
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