2015 FORD C MAX parking brake

AUDIO INPUT JACK
WARNINGS
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving. Do not connect or adjust the settings
on your portable music player when
your vehicle is moving.
Do not place your portable music
player on the instrument panel. Hard
objects may become projectiles in a
crash or sudden stop, which may increase
the risk of serious injury. The audio input jack allows you to connect
and play music from a portable music
player through your vehicle speakers. You
can use any portable music player
designed for use with headphones.
Your audio extension cable must have
male 1/8th-inch (3.5 millimeter)
connectors at each end. 1.
Switch off the radio and portable music
player. Apply the parking brake and
shift the transmission into park (P) for
automatic transmission or first gear for
manual transmission. Switch the
ignition off.
2. Plug the extension cable from the portable music player into the audio
input jack.
3. Switch the radio on. Select either a tuned FM station or a CD.
4. Adjust the volume as desired.
5. Switch your portable music player on and adjust its volume to half its
maximum level.
6. Press AUX or MEDIA until LINE or
LINE IN appears in the display. You
should hear music from your device
even if it is low.
7. Adjust the volume on your portable music player until it reaches the volume
level of the FM station or CD. Do this
by switching back and forth between
the AUX and FM or CD controls.
USB PORT
(If Equipped) The USB port allows you to plug in media
playing devices, memory sticks and charge
devices (if supported). See SYNC™
(page
297).
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You can also use the A/V inputs as an
auxiliary input jack to play music from your
portable music player over your vehicle's
speakers. Plug in your 1/8 inch (3.5
millimeter) RCA adapter into the two left
A/V input jacks (red and white).
Press the lower left-hand corner of the
touchscreen, and then select A/V In.
To use the auxiliary input jack feature,
make sure that your portable music player
is designed for use with headphones and
that it is fully charged. You also need an
audio extension cable with stereo male 1/8
inch (3.5 millimeter) connectors at one end
and a RCA jack at the other.
1. Switch off the vehicle, radio and portable music player. Set the parking
brake and put the transmission in
position
P.
2. Attach one end of the audio extension
cable to the headphone output of your
player and the other end into the
adapter in one of the two left-hand A/V
input jacks (white or red) inside the
center console.
3. Press the lower left-hand corner on the
touchscreen. Select either a tuned FM
station or a CD (if there is a CD already
loaded into the system).
4. Adjust the volume as desired.
5. Switch the portable music player on and adjust the volume to half the
maximum.
6. Press the lower left-hand corner on the
touchscreen. Select the
A/V In tab.
(You should hear audio from your
portable music player although it may
be low.) 7. Adjust the sound on your portable
music player until it reaches the level
of the FM station or CD by switching
back and forth between the controls.
In order to playback video from your iPod
or iPhone, you must have a special
combination USB/RCA composite video
cable (which you can buy from Apple).
When you connect the cable to your iPod
or iPhone, plug the other end into both the
RCA jacks and the USB port.
Troubleshooting
• Do not connect the audio input jack to
a line level output. The jack only works
correctly with devices that have a
headphone output with a volume
control.
• Do not set the portable music player's
volume level higher than is necessary
to match the volume of the CD or FM
radio as this causes distortion and
reduces sound quality.
• If the music sounds distorted at lower
listening levels, turn the portable music
player volume down. If the problem
persists, replace or recharge the
batteries in the portable media player.
• Control the portable media player in
the same manner when used with
headphones, as the auxiliary input jack
does not provide control (such as Play
or Pause) over the attached portable
media player.
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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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NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™ (If
Equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you
should change the engine oil based on how
your vehicle is used. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning
your vehicle and reduces environmental waste at the same time.
This means you do not have to remember
to change the oil on a mileage-based
schedule. Your vehicle lets you know when
an oil change is due by displaying a
message in the information display.
The following table provides examples of
vehicle use and its impact on oil change
intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil
change intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity of
use.When to expect the message prompting you to change your oil
Vehicle use and example
Miles (kilometers)
Normal
7500-10000
(12000-16000) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5000-7499
(8000-11999) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3000-4999
(4000-7999) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Normal Maintenance Intervals 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, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control......................................... 107
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 160
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 161
Accessories.....................................................416 Exterior style......................................................... 416
Interior style.......................................................... 416
Lifestyle.................................................................. 416
Peace of mind...................................................... 416
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
Active Park Assist.........................................168 Automatic Steering into Parking
Space................................................................. 169
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..........170
Troubleshooting the System........................... 171
Using Active Park Assist.................................. 168
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................226 Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................ 227
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 226
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
....................67
Airbag Disposal...............................................43
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 107
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 66
Ambient Lighting.............................................77
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................66 Arming the Alarm................................................ 66
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 66
Appendices....................................................435
Audible Warnings and Indicators............90 Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime.................................................................. 90
Engine On Warning Chime............................... 90
Headlamps On Warning Chime..................... 90
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 90
Keyless Warning Alert ....................................... 90
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................90
Audio Control...................................................67 Seek, Next or Previous....................................... 68Audio Input Jack
...........................................295
Audio System................................................282
General Information......................................... 282
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC.............................................................283
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD..................................................285
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/ FM/CD
...........................................................287
Menu Structure.................................................. 288
Autolamps.........................................................73 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps......................................................... 74
Automatic Climate Control.......................107 Temperature Control........................................ 108
Automatic Transmission............................157 Automatic Transmission.................................. 157
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 158
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 159
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
.............................................................222
Autowipers........................................................70
Auxiliary Power Points
................................124
110-volt AC power point................................... 124
12-volt DC power point..................................... 124
Locations............................................................... 124
B
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........213
Booster Seats
..................................................22
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 23
Brake Fluid Check........................................222
Brakes...............................................................160 General Information.......................................... 160
Breaking-In.....................................................188
Bulb Specification Chart............................231
C
Cabin Air Filter
................................................110
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications................279 Specifications...................................................... 279
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 236
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Fuel Quality.....................................................139
Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 139
Fuel Freshness Mode (Energi Vehicles Only)................................................................... 139
Octane Recommendations............................ 139
Fuel Shutoff....................................................192
Fuses................................................................204
Fuse Specification Chart..........................204 Luggage Compartment Fuse Panel...........209
Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel.................................................................. 207
Power Distribution Box................................... 204
Pre-Fuse Box....................................................... 204
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............119
Gauges...............................................................84 Left Information Display.................................... 84
Right Information Display................................. 86
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................44
Intelligent Access................................................. 44
General Maintenance Information.......420 Multi-point Inspection..................................... 423
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 422
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 420
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 420
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 420
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................201
Getting the Services You Need
...............198
Away From Home.............................................. 198
Global Opening
..............................................80
Opening the Windows....................................... 80
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................. 161
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................192
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................75
Head Restraints
..............................................112
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 113
Heated Seats
...................................................117 Heated Windows and Mirrors...................110
Heated Exterior Mirrors..................................... 110
Heated Rear Window......................................... 110
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 107
HEV See: Hybrid Electric Vehicle............................ 132
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch............................................................156
High Voltage Battery...................................149 General Information.......................................... 149
Hill Start Assist...............................................161 Switching the System On and Off...............162
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 162
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate ..........................................................
108
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................ 109
General Hints....................................................... 108
Heating the Interior Quickly............................ 109
Recommended Settings for Cooling .........109
Recommended Settings for Heating..........109
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................ 109
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................161
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........213
Hybrid Electric Vehicle................................132 Hybrid Vehicle Operation................................. 133
Plug-in Power Mode and Hybrid Mode (C-MAX Energi Only).................................... 132
I
Ignition Switch................................................127
In California (U.S. Only).............................199
Information Display Control
......................68
Multimedia Controls........................................... 69
Information Displays
......................................91
General Information............................................. 91
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Manual Liftgate..............................................60
Closing the Liftgate............................................. 60
Opening the Liftgate.......................................... 60
Manual Seats..................................................114
Adjusting the Height of the Driver's
Seat...................................................................... 115
Lumbar Adjustment (If Equipped)...............115
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 114
Recline Adjustment............................................ 115
Media Hub
......................................................296
Message Center See: Information Displays.................................. 91
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors...............110
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 79
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
Motorcraft Parts
...........................................276
MyFord Touch ™...........................................336
General Information......................................... 336
MyFord Touch ™ Troubleshooting.........410
MyKey Troubleshooting
...............................54
MyKey ™............................................................50
Principle of Operation........................................ 50
N
Navigation.......................................................401 cityseekr................................................................ 403
Map Mode............................................................ 405
Navigation Map Updates............................... 408
Navigation Voice Commands...................... 408
Point of Interest (POI) Categories..............402
Quick-touch Buttons........................................ 407
Setting a Destination........................................ 401
Setting Your Navigation Preferences.........404
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........424 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 424
Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 424
O
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check........................................ 217
Opening and Closing the Hood...............213 Closing the Hood................................................ 214
Opening the Hood.............................................. 213Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature.....................................................202
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual.........202
Overhead Console........................................126
P
Parking Aid......................................................166 Front Sensing System....................................... 167
Rear Sensing System........................................ 166
Parking Aids....................................................166
Parking Brake
..................................................161
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................65
SecuriLock®........................................................... 65
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 65
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
..........................34
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 34
Phone...............................................................373 Making Calls......................................................... 374
Pairing Subsequent Phones........................... 374
Pairing Your Phone for the First Time.........374
Phone Menu Options........................................ 375
Phone Settings................................................... 376
Phone Voice Commands................................. 377
Receiving Calls.................................................... 375
Text Messaging................................................... 375
Post-Crash Alert System...........................197
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 56
Power Liftgate..................................................61 Hands-Free Feature............................................ 63
Obstacle Detection............................................. 63
Opening and Closing the Liftgate................... 61
Setting the Liftgate Open Height................... 62
Stopping the Liftgate Movement................... 62
Power Seats
.....................................................115
Power Lumbar...................................................... 116
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................222
Power Windows
..............................................79
Accessory Delay................................................... 80
Bounce-Back......................................................... 79
One-Touch Down................................................. 79
One-Touch Up....................................................... 79
Window Lock......................................................... 79
Protecting the Environment........................14
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Warning Lamps and Indicators................86
Anti-Lock Braking System................................. 87
Battery...................................................................... 87
Brake System......................................................... 87
Cruise Control........................................................ 87
Direction Indicator................................................ 87
Door Ajar.................................................................. 87
Engine and Motor Coolant Temperature...................................................... 87
Engine Oil................................................................ 87
EV Later................................................................... 88
EV Now..................................................................... 87
Fasten Safety Belt............................................... 88
Front Airbag........................................................... 88
Front Fog Lamps.................................................. 88
High Beam.............................................................. 88
Liftgate Ajar............................................................ 88
Low Battery............................................................ 88
Low Fuel Level...................................................... 88
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 88
Overdrive Cancel and Grade Assist..............88
Parking Lamps...................................................... 88
Powertrain Fault................................................... 88
Ready to Drive....................................................... 89
Service Engine Soon........................................... 89
Stability Control................................................... 89
Stability Control Off............................................ 89
Stop Safely............................................................. 89
Vehicle Plugged in............................................... 89
Washer Fluid Check.....................................222
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 236
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 70
Waxing..............................................................237
Wheels and Tires.........................................243
Technical Specifications................................. 273
Windows and Mirrors....................................79
Windshield Wipers
.........................................70
Intermittent Wipe................................................. 70
Speed dependent wipers (if equipped)........................................................... 70
Wipers and Washers.....................................70
Wrecker Towing See: Transporting the Vehicle....................... 186
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