2015 FORD C MAX seats

Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
Data Recording
..................................................9
California Proposition 65..............................11
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
Replacement Parts Recommendation
........................................11
Special Notices................................................12
Mobile Communications Equipment.....................................................13
Export Unique Options..................................13
Environment
Protecting the Environment........................14
Child Safety
General Information
.......................................15
Installing Child Seats.....................................16
Booster Seats
..................................................22
Child Seat Positioning
..................................24
Child Safety Locks
..........................................25
Safety Belts
Principle of Operation...................................27
Fastening the Safety Belts
.........................28
Safety Belt Height Adjustment
................30
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................31
Safety Belt Minder..........................................31
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance
................................................33
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™
..........................34
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation..................................35 Driver and Passenger Airbags...................36
Front Passenger Sensing System.............37
Side Airbags
.....................................................39
Driver Knee Airbag.........................................40
Safety Canopy ™
.............................................41
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........42
Airbag Disposal
...............................................43
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................44
Remote Control..............................................44
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control...........................................................49
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation..................................50
Creating a MyKey.............................................51
Clearing All MyKeys
........................................51
Checking MyKey System Status...............53
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems.........................................................54
MyKey Troubleshooting
...............................54
Locks
Locking and Unlocking
.................................56
Manual Liftgate..............................................60
Power Liftgate..................................................61
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System
........................65
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................66
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................67
Audio Control
...................................................67
Voice Control
...................................................68
Cruise Control.................................................68
Information Display Control
......................68
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Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers.........................................70
Autowipers........................................................70
Rear Window Wiper and Washers
............71
Lighting
Lighting Control...............................................73
Autolamps
.........................................................73
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................74
Headlamp Exit Delay
.....................................75
Daytime Running Lamps.............................75
Front Fog Lamps............................................76
Direction Indicators........................................76
Interior Lamps
.................................................76
Ambient Lighting.............................................77
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows
..............................................79
Global Opening
..............................................80
Exterior Mirrors
...............................................80
Interior Mirror
...................................................82
Sun Visors
.........................................................82
Sun Shades
......................................................82
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...............................................................84
Warning Lamps and Indicators................86
Audible Warnings and Indicators............90
Information Displays
General Information
.......................................91
Information Messages
...............................100
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control
.......................107
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate........................................................108
Heated Windows and Mirrors...................110
Cabin Air Filter
................................................110 Remote Start..................................................110
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................112
Head Restraints
..............................................112
Manual Seats
..................................................114
Power Seats
.....................................................115
Rear Seats
.........................................................117
Heated Seats
...................................................117
Rear Seat Armrest.........................................118
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener................119
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................124
Storage Compartments
Center Console
..............................................126
Overhead Console........................................126
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information.....................................127
Ignition Switch................................................127
Keyless Starting
.............................................127
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................128
Engine Block Heater
....................................130
Unique Driving Character- istics
Hybrid Electric Vehicle................................132
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions
......................................138
Fuel Quality.....................................................139
Running Out of Fuel....................................140
Refueling...........................................................141
Fuel Consumption
........................................145
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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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Warranty on Replacement Parts
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement
parts are the only replacement parts that
benefit from a Ford Warranty. Damage
caused to your vehicle as a result of the
failure of non-Ford parts may not be
covered by the Ford Warranty. For
additional information, refer to the terms
and conditions of the Ford Warranty.
SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what is
covered and what is not covered by your
vehicle
’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty,
refer to the Warranty Manual that is
provided to you along with your Owner ’s
Manual.
Special Instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted
with sophisticated electronic controls. WARNINGS
You risk death or serious injury to
yourself and others if you do not
follow the instruction highlighted by
the warning symbol. Failure to follow the
specific warnings and instructions could
result in personal injury. Front seat mounted rear-facing child
or infant seats should NEVER be
placed in front of an active
passenger airbag. On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
Your vehicle
’s On-board Diagnostics
(OBD-II) system has a data port for
diagnostics, repair and reprogramming
services with diagnostic scan tools.
Installing a non-Ford-approved
aftermarket OBD plug-in device that uses
the port during normal driving, for example remote insurance company monitoring,
remote vehicle diagnostics, telematics or
engine reprogramming, may cause
interference or damage to vehicle systems.
We do not recommend or endorse the use
of any non-Ford-approved aftermarket
OBD plug-in devices. The vehicle Warranty
may not cover damage caused by any
non-Ford-approved aftermarket OBD
plug-in device.
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks
and Utility Type Vehicles
WARNING
Utility vehicles have a significantly
higher rollover rate than other types
of vehicles.
Before you drive your vehicle, please read
this Owner
’s Guide carefully. Your vehicle
is not a passenger car. As with other
vehicles of this type, failure to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of
vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury or death.
Using Your Vehicle With a
Snowplow
Do not use this vehicle for
snowplowing.
Your vehicle is not equipped with a
snowplowing package.
Using Your Vehicle as an
Ambulance
Do not use this vehicle as an
ambulance.
Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford
Ambulance Preparation Package.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
See the following sections for directions
on how to properly use safety restraints
for children.
WARNINGS
Always make sure your child is
secured properly in a device that is
appropriate for their height, age and
weight. Child safety restraints must be
bought separately from your vehicle.
Failure to follow these instructions and
guidelines may result in an increased risk
of serious injury or death to your child. All children are shaped differently.
The recommendations for safety
restraints are based on probable
child height, age and weight thresholds
from National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration and other safety
organizations, or are the minimum
requirements of law. Ford recommends
checking with a NHTSA Certified Child
Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) and
consult your pediatrician to make sure your
child seat is appropriate for your child, and WARNINGS
is compatible with and properly installed
in your vehicle. To locate a child seat fitting
station and CPST, contact the NHTSA toll
free at 1-888-327-4236 or go to
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada,
check with your local St. John Ambulance
office for referral to a CPST or for further
information, contact your provincial
ministry of transportation, locate your local
St. John Ambulance office by searching for
St. John Ambulance on the internet, or
Transport Canada at 1-800-333-0371
(http://www.tc.gc.ca). Failure to properly
restrain children in safety seats made
especially for their height, age, and weight
may result in an increased risk of serious
injury or death to your child. Do not leave children or animals
unattended in the vehicle. On hot
days, the temperature in the trunk or
vehicle interior can rise very quickly.
Exposure of people or animals to these
high temperatures for even a short time
can cause death or serious heat-related
injuries, including brain damage. Small
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Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children
Recommended restraint
type
Child size, height, weight, or age
Child
Use a child safety seat(sometimes called an
infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat).
Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less
(generally age four or younger).
Infants or
toddlers
Use a belt-positioningbooster seat.
Children who have outgrown or no longer
properly fit in a child safety seat (gener-ally children who are less than 4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall, are greater than age four
and less than age 12, and between 40 lb
(18 kg) and 80 lb (36 kg) and upward to 100 lb (45 kg) if recommended by your child restraint manufacturer).
Small children
Use a vehicle safety belthaving the lap belt snug
and low across the hips, shoulder belt centered
across the shoulder and chest, and seat back upright.
Children who have outgrown or no longer
properly fit in a belt-positioning booster
seat (generally children who are at least
4 ft. 9 in. (1.45 m) tall or greater than 80 lb (36 kg) or 100 lb (45 kg) if recom-
mended by child restraint manufacturer).
Larger children
• You are required by law to properly use
safety seats for infants and toddlers in
the United States and Canada.
• Many states and provinces require that
small children use approved booster
seats until they reach age eight, a
height of 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters)
tall, or 80 pounds (36 kilograms).
Check your local and state or provincial
laws for specific requirements about
the safety of children in your vehicle.
• When possible, always properly
restrain children 12 years of age and
under in a rear seating position of your
vehicle. Accident statistics suggest that
children are safer when properly
restrained in the rear seating positions
than in a front seating position. See
Front Passenger Sensing System
(page 37). INSTALLING CHILD SEATS
Child Seats
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3.
While holding the shoulder and lap belt
portions together, route the tongue
through the child seat according to the
child seat manufacturer's instructions.
Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper
buckle (the buckle closest to the
direction the tongue is coming from)
for that seating position until you hear
a snap and feel the latch engage. Make
sure the tongue is latched securely by
pulling on it. 5. To put the retractor in the automatic
locking mode, grasp the shoulder
portion of the belt and pull downward
until all of the belt is pulled out.
Note: The automatic locking mode is
available on the front passenger and rear
seats.
6. Allow the belt to retract to remove slack. The belt will click as it retracts
to indicate it is in the automatic locking
mode.
7. Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the
automatic locking mode (you should
not be able to pull more belt out). If the
retractor is not locked, unbuckle the
belt and repeat Steps 5 and 6. 18
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8.
Remove remaining slack from the belt.
Force the seat down with extra weight,
for example, by pressing down or
kneeling on the child restraint while
pulling up on the shoulder belt in order
to force slack from the belt. This is
necessary to remove the remaining
slack that will exist once the extra
weight of the child is added to the child
restraint. It also helps to achieve the
proper snugness of the child seat to
your vehicle. Sometimes, a slight lean
toward the buckle will additionally help
to remove remaining slack from the
belt.
9. Attach the tether strap (if the child seat
is equipped). 10. Before placing the child in the seat,
forcibly move the seat forward and
back to make sure the seat is securely
held in place. To check this, grab the
seat at the belt path and attempt to
move it side to side and forward and
back. There should be no more than
1 inch (2.5 centimeters) of movement
for proper installation.
Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA
Certified Child Passenger Safety
Technician to make certain the child
restraint is properly installed. In Canada,
check with your local St. John Ambulance
office for referral to a Certified Passenger
Seat Technician. Using Lower Anchors and Tethers
for CHildren (LATCH) WARNINGS
Never attach two child safety seats
to the same anchor. In a crash, one
anchor may not be strong enough to
hold two child safety seat attachments
and may break, causing serious injury or
death. Depending on where you secure a
child restraint, and depending on the
child restraint design, you may block
access to certain safety belt buckle
assemblies or LATCH lower anchors,
rendering those features potentially
unusable. To avoid risk of injury, occupants
should only use seating positions where
they are able to be properly restrained. The LATCH system is composed of three
vehicle anchor points: two lower anchors
located where seat back and seat cushion
meet (called the seat bight) and one top
tether anchor located behind that seating
position.
LATCH compatible child safety seats have
two rigid or webbing mounted
attachments that connect to the two lower
anchors at the LATCH equipped seating
positions in your vehicle. This type of
attachment method eliminates the need
to use safety belts to attach the child seat,
however the safety belt can still be used
to attach the child seat. For forward-facing
child seats, the top tether strap must also
be attached to the proper top tether
anchor, if a top tether strap has been
provided with your child seat.
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