2015 FORD C MAX power steering fluid

Maintenance
General Information....................................213
Opening and Closing the Hood...............213
Under Hood Overview -
Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (HEV)............................................214
Under Hood Overview -
Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV).........................216
Engine Oil Dipstick........................................217
Engine Oil Check............................................217
Engine Coolant Check
................................218
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................222
Brake Fluid Check........................................222
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................222
Washer Fluid Check.....................................222
Fuel Filter
.........................................................222
Changing the 12V Battery.........................223
Checking the Wiper Blades......................224
Changing the Wiper Blades
.....................224
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................226
Removing a Headlamp
..............................227
Changing a Bulb...........................................227
Bulb Specification Chart............................231
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................233
Vehicle Care
General Information
...................................236
Cleaning Products
.......................................236
Cleaning the Exterior..................................236
Waxing..............................................................237
Cleaning the Engine
....................................237
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..........................................................238
Cleaning the Interior...................................238
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.......................239
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................239
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............240
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................240
Vehicle Storage
............................................240 Wheels and Tires
Temporary Mobility Kit..............................243
Tire Care
..........................................................255
Using Snow Chains.....................................269
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........270
Technical Specifications
...........................273
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications.................................275
Motorcraft Parts...........................................276
Vehicle Identification Number.................277
Vehicle Certification Label........................277
Transmission Code Designation............278
Capacities and Specifications................279
Audio System
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
Digital Radio
..................................................290
Satellite Radio..............................................292
Audio Input Jack...........................................295
USB Port
.........................................................295
Media Hub
......................................................296
SYNC™
General Information
...................................297
Using Voice Recognition...........................299
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............301
SYNC™ Applications and Services.......312
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................319
SYNC™ Troubleshooting..........................327
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Panic alarm
Parking aid
Parking brake
Power steering fluid
Power windows front/rear
Power window lockout
Service engine soon
Side airbag
Shield the eyes
Stability control
Windshield wash and wipe
DATA RECORDING
Service Data Recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle are
capable of collecting and storing
diagnostic information about your vehicle.
This potentially includes information about
the performance or status of various
systems and modules in the vehicle, such
as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and
service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company,
Ford of Canada, and service and repair
facilities may access or share among them
vehicle diagnostic information received
through a direct connection to your vehicle
when diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
Additionally, when your vehicle is in for
service or repair, Ford Motor Company,
Ford of Canada, and service and repair
facilities may access or share among them
data for vehicle improvement purposes.
For U.S. only (if equipped), if you choose
to use the SYNC Vehicle Health Report,
you consent that certain diagnostic
information may also be accessed
electronically by Ford Motor Company and
Ford authorized service facilities, and that
the diagnostic information may be used
for any purpose. See SYNC™ (page 297).
Event Data Recording
This vehicle is equipped with an event
data recorder. The main purpose of an
event data recorder is to record, in
certain crash or near crash-like
situations, such as an airbag
deployment or hitting a road obstacle;
this data will assist in understanding
how a vehicle
’s systems performed.
The event data recorder is designed to
record data related to vehicle dynamics
and safety systems for a short period
of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The event data recorder in this vehicle
is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle
were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and
passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was
depressing the accelerator and/or
the brake pedal; and
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STEERING
Electric Power Steering
WARNING
The electric power steering system
has diagnostic checks that
continuously monitor the system. If
a fault is detected, a message displays in
the information display. Stop your vehicle
as soon as it is safe to do so. Switch the
ignition off. After at least 10 seconds,
switch the ignition on and watch the
information display for a steering system
warning message. If a steering system
warning message returns, have the system
checked by an authorized dealer. Your vehicle has an electric power steering
system. There is no fluid reservoir. No
maintenance is required.
If your vehicle loses electrical power while
you are driving, electric power steering
assistance is lost. The steering system still
operates and you can steer your vehicle
manually. Manually steering your vehicle
requires more effort.
Extreme continuous steering may increase
the effort required for you to steer your
vehicle. This increased effort prevents
overheating and permanent damage to
the steering system. You do not lose the
ability to steer your vehicle manually.
Typical steering and driving maneuvers
allow the system to cool and return to
normal operation.
Steering Tips
If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:
•
Correct tire pressures.
• Uneven tire wear.
• Loose or worn suspension
components. •
Loose or worn steering components.
• Improper vehicle alignment.
Note: A high crown in the road or high
crosswinds may also make the steering
seem to wander or pull.
Adaptive Learning
The electronic power steering system
adaptive learning helps correct road
irregularities and improves overall handling
and steering feel. It communicates with
the brake system to help operate
advanced stability control and accident
avoidance systems. Additionally, whenever
the battery is disconnected or a new
battery installed, you must drive your
vehicle a short distance before the system
relearns the strategy and reactivates all
systems.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK
If required, have an authorized dealer check
and change the transmission fluid at the
correct service interval. See Scheduled
Maintenance (page 420).
The automatic transmission does not have
a transmission fluid dipstick. Your
transmission does not consume fluid.
An authorized dealer should check the
fluid:
• If the transmission is not working
properly.
• If you notice signs of fluid leakage.
Do not use supplemental transmission
fluid additives, treatments or cleaning
agents. The use of these materials may
affect transmission operation and result
in damage to internal transmission
components.
BRAKE FLUID CHECK
Fluid levels between the MIN and MAX
lines are within the normal operating range;
there is no need to add fluid. If the fluid
levels are outside of the normal operating
range, the performance of the system
could be compromised; seek service from
your authorized dealer immediately.
POWER STEERING FLUID
CHECK
Your vehicle is equipped with an electric
power steering (EPS) system. There is no
fluid reservoir to check or fill. WASHER FLUID CHECK WARNING
If you operate your vehicle in
temperatures below 40°F (5°C), use
washer fluid with antifreeze
protection. Failure to use washer fluid with
antifreeze protection in cold weather could
result in impaired windshield vision and
increase the risk of injury or accident. Note:
The front and rear washer systems
are supplied from the same reservoir.
Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the level is
low. Only use a washer fluid that meets
Ford specifications. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 275).
State or local regulations on volatile
organic compounds may restrict the use
of methanol, a common windshield washer
antifreeze additive. Washer fluids
containing non-methanol antifreeze
agents should be used only if they provide
cold weather protection without damaging
the vehicle ’s paint finish, wiper blades or
washer system.
FUEL FILTER
Your vehicle is equipped with a lifetime
fuel filter that is integrated with the fuel
tank. Regular maintenance or replacement
is not needed.
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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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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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