2015 FORD C MAX Owners Manual

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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Rear Seat Armrest.........................................118
Rear Seats.........................................................117
Folding the Seatback ......................................... 117
Unfolding the Seatback..................................... 117
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................178
Rear View Camera
........................................172
Using the Rear View Camera System..........172
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 172
Rear Window Wiper and Washers............71 Rear Window Washer.......................................... 72
Rear Window Wiper.............................................. 71
Refueling...........................................................141 Easy Fuel ™ Capless Fuel System
(Non-Energi Vehicles)................................. 142
Easy Fuel ™ Capless System (Energi
Vehicles Only)................................................. 143
Remote Control..............................................44 Car Finder................................................................ 48
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters .................44
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 45
Remote Start (If Equipped)............................. 48
Replacing the Battery......................................... 46
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 48
Remote Start..................................................110 Automatic Settings.............................................. 111
Removing a Headlamp
..............................227
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............240
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............................................................49
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
..............................................................203
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................202 Roadside Assistance....................................191
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance......................................................... 191
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance......................................................... 191
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance..................................... 191
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance..................................... 191
Roadside Emergencies
................................191
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 188
Running Out of Fuel....................................140 Refilling With a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 140
S
Safety Belt Height Adjustment
................30
Safety Belt Minder..........................................31 Belt-Minder™......................................................... 31
Safety Belts
.......................................................27
Principle of Operation......................................... 27
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime................................................................31
Conditions of operation...................................... 31
Safety Canopy ™
.............................................41
Safety Precautions......................................138
Satellite Radio..............................................292
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 293
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............293
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................. 293
Troubleshooting................................................. 294
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........428
Scheduled Maintenance
..........................420
Seats...................................................................112
Security..............................................................65
Settings...........................................................344 Clock....................................................................... 345
Display................................................................... 345
Settings.................................................................. 347
Sound.................................................................... 346
Vehicle................................................................... 346
Side Airbags.....................................................39
Sitting in the Correct Position...................112
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 269
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Special Notices................................................12
New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles........................................ 12
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)....................... 12
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance............12
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow............12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................426
Exceptions............................................................ 427
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................. 175
Stability Control............................................164
Principle of Operation....................................... 164
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................ 127
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................128 Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...............130
Important Ventilating Information..............130
Switching Off the Vehicle When It Is
Moving............................................................... 130
Switching Off the Vehicle When It Is Stationary......................................................... 129
Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 128
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 128
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........127 General Information........................................... 127
Steering
.............................................................177
Electric Power Steering..................................... 177
Steering Wheel
................................................67
Storage Compartments.............................126
Sun Shades......................................................82
Bounce-Back......................................................... 83
Opening and Closing the Sun Shade...........83
Sun Shade Relearning........................................ 83
Sun Visors
.........................................................82
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 82
Supplementary Restraints System.........35 Principle of Operation......................................... 35
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications and Services.......312 911 Assist................................................................ 312
SYNC AppLink..................................................... 318
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI) (If Equipped, Unites
States Only)..................................................... 316
Vehicle Health Report....................................... 314SYNC™............................................................297
General Information.......................................... 297
SYNC™ Troubleshooting..........................327
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Tailgate See: Manual Liftgate.......................................... 60
See: Power Liftgate.............................................. 61
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............275
Temporary Mobility Kit..............................243 (Type 2)................................................................. 248
First Stage: Inflating the Tire with Sealing Compound and Air....................................... 250
First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with Sealing Compound and Air....................................... 245
General Information......................................... 244
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure........................................................... 246
Tips for Use of the Kit...................................... 244
What to Do after the Tire has Been Sealed................................................................ 247
What to Do After the Tire has Been Sealed............................................................... 253
What to Do When a Tire Is Punctured........................................................ 245
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)......................200
Tire Care
..........................................................255
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 256
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 255
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 257
Temperature A B C............................................ 256
Traction AA A B C............................................... 255
Treadwear............................................................. 255
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Temporary Mobility Kit........................... 243
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........270 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System......................................... 271
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ........................................ 271
Tire Repair Kit See: Temporary Mobility Kit........................... 243
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Tires
See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 243
Towing a Trailer.............................................186
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels..........................................................186
Emergency Towing............................................ 186
Recreational Towing.......................................... 187
Towing..............................................................186
Traction Control............................................163
Principle of Operation....................................... 163
Transmission Code Designation............278
Transmission...................................................157
Transmission See: Transmission............................................... 157
Transporting the Vehicle...........................186
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Under Hood Overview - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
..............................................214
Under Hood Overview - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)..........................216
Unique Driving Characteristics................132
Universal Garage Door Opener
................119
HomeLink Wireless Control System.............119
USB Port.........................................................295
Using Cruise Control....................................175 ECO Cruise Control............................................. 176
Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 176
Switching Cruise Control On........................... 175
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................54
Using Snow Chains.....................................269
Using Stability Control
...............................165
AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC®).............................................................. 165
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player
.............................................................319
Accessing Your Play Menu.............................. 323
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port........................................................... 319
Media Menu Features....................................... 322
Media Voice Commands................................ 320
System Settings................................................. 325
What's Playing?................................................. 320Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............301
Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu................................................................. 305
Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 308
Making Calls........................................................ 304
Pairing a Phone for the First Time...............302
Pairing Subsequent Phones.......................... 302
Phone Options during an Active Call.........304
Phone Voice Commands................................ 302
Receiving Calls................................................... 304
System Settings................................................ 309
Text Messaging................................................... 307
Using Traction Control
................................163
Switching the System Off Using a
Switch................................................................ 163
Switching the System Off Using the Information Display Controls.................... 163
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 163
Using Voice Recognition
...........................299
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 299
System Interaction and Feedback.............300
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
........................200
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................236
General Information......................................... 236
Vehicle Certification Label........................277
Vehicle Identification Number.................277
Vehicle Storage
............................................240
12V Battery............................................................ 241
Body........................................................................\
. 241
Brakes..................................................................... 242
Cooling System................................................... 241
Engine...................................................................... 241
Fuel System.......................................................... 241
General................................................................... 241
Miscellaneous..................................................... 242
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 242
Tires........................................................................\
. 242
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 107
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............277
Voice Control
...................................................68
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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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