2016 FORD C MAX ENERGI charging

Note:If you do not have a dedicated circuit,contact a licensed professional electricianfor proper installation.
Make sure that the 120 volt conveniencecord is completely unwound beforecharging. Always plug the cord into the ACoutlet before connecting the chargingcoupler into the charge port on yourvehicle.
120 Volt Convenience Cord
Power.A.
Check outlet.B.
Fault.C.
Vehicle.D.
Note:When the convenience cord is plugged into an outlet, use the following table todetermine your vehicle charge status. If the POWER indicator light is off after plugging inthe convenience cord, use a different outlet.
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B
C
D

StatusConvenience Cord LED Indicators
VehicleFaultCheckOutlet
The convenience cord is not connected to yourvehicle.OffOffOff
The convenience cord is connected, but yourvehicle is not charging.OnOffOff
Your vehicle is charging.BlinkOffOff
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) FaultDetected.OffBlinkOff
The convenience cord is retrying to charge.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) FaultDetected.OffOnOff
The convenience cord has exhausted its retryattempts. Your vehicle is not charging, or there isan internal fault in the charging equipment.
The convenience cord detected a high temper-ature at the AC plug and is waiting for the AC plugto return to a normal operating temperature.*
OffOffBlink
The convenience cord detected a high temper-ature at the AC plug. The AC plug has returned toa normal operating temperature. Your vehicle isready to charge at a reduced current.*
OnOffBlink
The convenience cord detected a high temper-ature at the AC plug. The AC plug has returned toa normal operating temperature. Your vehicle ischarging at a reduced current.*
BlinkOffBlink
The convenience cord detected a high temper-ature at the AC plug. Your vehicle is not charging.The convenience cord has exhausted its retryattempts.*
OffOnBlink
*Have the outlet checked by a qualified electrician and make sure the AC plug fits firmlyinto the outlet. Contact an authorized EV certified dealer if problem persists.
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High Voltage Battery

Charge Port
The charge port is located between thefront left-hand side door and the frontleft-hand side wheel well. Press theindentation on the charge port door toopen and close it.
Note:Do not force the charge port dooropen or closed. Forcing the door open orclosed damages the charge port.
You can modify the light ring illuminationsettings. The light ring located around thecharge port indicates the charge status ofthe high voltage battery in your vehicle.Divided into four quadrants, the chargeport light ring displays the state of chargein 25 percent increments.
You can press the unlock button on yourkey fob to view the charge status of yourvehicle. Based on which quadrants light,you can determine the current state ofcharge. If the charge is below 25 percent,the light ring does not light. Do not forgetto press the lock button on your key fob tore-lock your vehicle.
The light ring also displays the currentstate of charge when opening the doors.
The cord acknowledgment featureactivates when you initiate a charge cycle.The four light quadrants each individuallyflash in a clockwise motion, starting withthe top right-hand side light and endingwith the top left-hand side, two timesconfirming that the system detects thecharging coupler.
Charging
Note:Your vehicle must be in park (P) tocharge.
To charge your high voltage battery:
1.Put your vehicle in park (P) and switchoff your vehicle.
2. Press the indentation on the chargeport door to open it.
3. Plug the charging coupler into thecharge port on your vehicle. Make surethe button clicks confirming you havecompletely engaged the coupler.
4. Verify that the cord acknowledgmentfeature activates. The cordacknowledgment feature activateswhen you initiate a charge cycle.
5. If using a 240 volt charging station,follow the instructions on the chargestation to begin the charging process.
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The light ring located around the chargeport indicates the charge status of the highvoltage battery in your vehicle:
•When the top right-hand side quadrantis pulsing, the charge is between 0-25percent.
•When the top right-hand side quadrantis on and the bottom right-handquadrant is pulsing, the charge isbetween 25-50 percent.
•When both right-hand side quadrantsare on and the bottom left-hand sidequadrant is pulsing, the charge isbetween 50-75 percent.
•When three quadrants are on and thetop left-hand side quadrant is pulsing,the charge is between 75-100 percent.
•When all the lights on the light ring areon, the charge is complete.
Note:The light ring will turn off one minuteafter reaching a full charge.
Locking the Charging Coupler
Note:To lock the charging coupler, youneed a padlock or a combination lock witha shackle diameter of 0.2 in (5 mm) or less.Also, the straight portion of the shacklemust be 1.0 in (25.4 mm) or longer.
1. Insert the lock through the hole in thecharging coupler button.
2. Lock the padlock or combination lock.
Waiting to Charge
When you select Value Charge, chargingmay not begin upon plugging in. Thevehicle may delay charging to takeadvantage of off-peak electricity rates. Thevehicle will optimize the charge scheduleto be complete by the next GO Time.
When waiting to charge (not activelycharging), the light ring will indicate thepresent state of charge of the high voltagebattery as follows:
•When the top right quadrant light is off,the charge is between 0–25 percent.
•When the top right quadrant light is onand the bottom right quadrant is off,the charge is between 25–50 percent.
•When both right side quadrant lightsare on and the bottom left quadrant isoff, the charge is between 50–75percent.
•When three quadrant lights are on andthe top left quadrant is off, the chargeis between 75–100 percent.
•When all lights on the entire ring areon, the charge is 100 percent.
Note:When the vehicle is waiting to charge,the light ring will turn off one minute afterdisplaying the present state of charge. Whenthe vehicle automatically begins charging,the light ring will turn on and display howfar along the charge is per the section above.
Note:If the system detects a vehiclecharging system fault at any point in acharge cycle, the entire light ring will flashcontinuously for one minute and then turnoff. If this happens, unplug the chargingcoupler and then plug it back into the chargeport receptacle. If the problem persists,contact an authorized dealer.
You can modify the light ring lightingconditions by using the touchscreensystem.
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Disconnecting the ChargingCoupler
Note:Do not pull the wall plug from thewall while the vehicle is charging. Doing somay damage the outlet and the cord.
1. Remove the lock from the chargingcoupler button.
2. Press the button on the chargingcoupler.
3. While holding the button, remove thecharging coupler from the charge portreceptacle on your vehicle.
4.Close the charge port door by pressingthe indentation on the charge portdoor. Continue pressing the indentationwhile the door rotatescounterclockwise and closes.
HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CUT-
OFF SWITCH
The high-voltage shut off operation shutsoff power from the high-voltage batteryafter a collision, or if your vehicle receivesa substantial physical jolt.
To reactivate your vehicle after eitherevent, perform the following steps:
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Turn the ignition on.
3.If your vehicle is not powered after thissequence, repeat steps 1 and 2 up totwo more times.
For vehicles equipped with a push buttonstart system:
1. Press the START/STOP button toturn ignition off.
2. Press the brake pedal and press theSTART/STOP button.
3.If your vehicle is not powered after thissequence, repeat steps 1 and 2 up totwo more times.
Note:During this process, your vehicle willdetect if the electrical system is safe andreactivate. Once your vehicle determinesthe electrical system safe, you can start yourvehicle as you would normally by eitherturning the ignition key or by pressing thebrake in combination with theSTART/STOP button.
Note:In the event your vehicle does notreactivate after the third key cycle, contactan authorized dealer.
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•Provides additional grade braking witha combination of engine motoring andhigh-voltage battery charging to helpmaintain vehicle speed whendescending a grade.
•As your vehicle determines the amountof engine motoring and high-voltagebattery charging, you may notice theengine speed increasing anddecreasing to help maintain yourvehicle speed when descending agrade.
•The grade assist lamp in the instrumentcluster is illuminated.
The grade assist lamp willappear in the instrument clusterwhen grade assist is turned on.
Press the transmission control switchagain to return to normal drive (D).
Brake-Shift Interlock
WARNINGS
Do not drive your vehicle until youverify that the brake lamps areworking.
WARNINGS
When doing this procedure, you willbe taking your vehicle out of parkwhich means your vehicle can rollfreely. To avoid unwanted vehiclemovement, always fully set the parkingbrake prior to doing this procedure. Usewheel chocks if appropriate.
If the parking brake is fully released,but the brake warning lamp remainsilluminated, the brakes may not beworking properly. See your authorizeddealer.
Note:See your authorized dealer as soonas possible if this procedure is used.
Note:For some markets this feature will bedisabled.
Use the brake shift interlock lever to movethe gearshift lever from the park positionin the event of an electrical malfunction orif your vehicle has a dead battery.
Apply the parking brake and turn theignition off before performing thisprocedure.
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standard friction braking. When the batteryis almost fully charged, the amount ofregenerative braking is limited to avoidovercharging, and the requesteddeceleration is produced by standardfriction braking alone.
Regenerative braking does not take theplace of the standard friction brakes; it onlyassists them. Regenerative braking hasalso been designed to interact with theanti-lock brake system. Regenerativebraking is disabled when the anti-lockbrake system is activated or the battery isfully charged.
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
Note:When the system is operating, thebrake pedal may pulse and may travelfurther. Maintain pressure on the brakepedal. You may also hear a noise from thesystem. This is normal.
The anti-lock braking system will noteliminate the risks when:
•You drive too closely to the vehicle infront of you.
•Your vehicle is hydroplaning.
•You take corners too fast.
•The road surface is poor.
PARKING BRAKE
WARNING
Always set the parking brake fullyand make sure you shift the gearshiftlever to park (P). Switch the ignitionoff and remove the key whenever you leaveyour vehicle.
Note:Do not press the release button whilepulling the lever up.
To apply the parking brake:
1. Press the foot brake pedal firmly.
2. Pull the parking brake lever up to itsfullest extent.
Note:If you park your vehicle on a hill andfacing uphill, shift the gearshift lever to park(P) and turn the steering wheel away fromthe curb.
Note:If you park your vehicle on a hill andfacing downhill, shift the gearshift lever topark (P) and turn the steering wheel towardthe curb.
To release the parking brake:
1. Press the brake pedal firmly.
2. Pull the lever up slightly.
3. Press the release button and push thelever down.
HILL START ASSIST
WARNINGS
The system does not replace theparking brake. When you leave yourvehicle, always apply the parkingbrake and shift the transmission into park(P) (automatic transmission) or first gear(1) (manual transmission).
You must remain in your vehicle onceyou have activated the system.
During all times, you are responsiblefor controlling your vehicle,supervising the system andintervening, if required.
If the engine is revved excessively, orif a malfunction is detected, thesystem will be deactivated.
The system makes it easier to pull awaywhen your vehicle is on a slope without theneed to use the parking brake.
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Brakes

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Cruise control lets you maintain a setspeed without keeping your foot on theaccelerator pedal. You can use cruisecontrol when your vehicle speed is greaterthan 20 mph (30 km/h).
USING CRUISE CONTROL
WARNINGS
Do not use cruise control on windingroads, in heavy traffic or when theroad surface is slippery. This couldresult in loss of vehicle control, seriousinjury or death.
When you are going downhill, yourvehicle speed may increase abovethe set speed. The system will notapply the brakes but a warning displays.Failure to follow this warning could resultin serious personal injury or death.
Note:Cruise control will disengage if thevehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph(16 km/h) below the set speed while drivinguphill.
The cruise controls are on the steeringwheel.
Switching Cruise Control On
Press and release ON.
The indicator appears in theinstrument cluster.
Note:Using cruise control with ECO Cruiseswitched on may change the operation ofthe system. This feature saves vehicleenergy by relaxing acceleration comparedto standard cruise control. For example, yourvehicle may temporarily lose speed whengoing uphill.
Energi vehicles: ECO Cruise can be turnedon or off through the information display.See Information Displays (page 93).
Hybrid vehicles: ECO Cruise is included inEcoSelect which is turned on or off usingthe ECO button on the center console.
For additional information, refer to ECOCruise and EcoSelect. See Unique DrivingCharacteristics (page 135).
Note:When you are going downhill whileusing cruise control, the battery chargingsystem and engine work together to helpmaintain your set speed. Engine noise mayincrease or decrease under these conditions.
Setting the Cruise Speed
1. Drive to desired speed.
2. Press and release SET+ or SET-.
3. Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal.
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