2016 FORD C MAX ENERGI parking brake

Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is anormal operating characteristic and, byitself, does not necessarily indicate aconcern or that the fluid needs to bechanged. However, a qualified expert, suchas the factory-trained technicians at yourdealership, should inspect discolored fluidsthat also show signs of overheating orforeign material contaminationimmediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle’s oils andfluids at the specified intervals or inconjunction with a repair. Flushing is aviable way to change fluid for many vehiclesub-systems during scheduledmaintenance. It is critical that systems areflushed only with new fluid that is the sameas that required to fill and operate thesystem or using a Ford-approved flushingchemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basicmaintenance checks and inspections everymonth 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 IntelligentOil-Life Monitor that determines when youshould change the engine oil based on howyour vehicle is used. By using severalimportant factors in its calculations, themonitor helps reduce the cost of owningyour vehicle and reduces environmental
waste at the same time.
This means you do not have to rememberto change the oil on a mileage-basedschedule. Your vehicle lets you know whenan oil change is due by displaying amessage in the information display.
The following table provides examples ofvehicle use and its impact on oil changeintervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oilchange intervals depend on several factorsand generally decrease with severity ofuse.
When to expect the message prompting you to change your oil
Vehicle use and exampleMiles (kilometers)
Normal
7500-10000(12000-16000)
Normal commuting with highway drivingNo, or moderate, load or towingFlat to moderately hilly roadsNo extended idling
Severe
5000-7499(8000-11999)
Moderate to heavy load or towingMountainous or off-road conditionsExtended idlingExtended hot or cold operation
Extreme3000-4999(4000-7999)Maximum load or towingExtreme 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/CSee: Climate Control.........................................108About This Manual...........................................7ABSSee: Brakes...........................................................164ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes................................................................165Accessories....................................................344Exterior style........................................................344Interior style.........................................................344Lifestyle.................................................................344Peace of mind.....................................................344AccessoriesSee: Replacement PartsRecommendation.............................................11Active Park Assist..........................................172Automatic Steering into ParkingSpace..................................................................173Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..........174Troubleshooting the System..........................174Using Active Park Assist...................................172Adjusting the Headlamps..........................231Horizontal Aim Adjustment...........................232Vertical Aim Adjustment..................................231Adjusting the Steering Wheel....................67Airbag Disposal...............................................43Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control.........................................108Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............238AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................66Ambient Lighting............................................79Anti-Theft Alarm............................................66Arming the Alarm................................................66Disarming the Alarm...........................................66Appendices....................................................366Audible Warnings and Indicators.............92Automatic Transmission WarningChime...................................................................92Engine On Warning Chime................................92Headlamps On Warning Chime......................92Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................92Keyless Warning Alert ........................................92Parking Brake On Warning Chime..................92
Audio Control...................................................67Seek, Next or Previous.......................................68Audio System................................................283General Information.........................................283Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC.............................................................284Audio Unit - Vehicles With: PremiumAM/FM/CD.................................................286Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/CD..........................................................288Menu Structure..................................................289Autolamps.........................................................75Windshield Wiper ActivatedHeadlamps.........................................................75Automatic Climate Control......................108Temperature Control........................................109Automatic Engine Shutdown...................133Automatic Transmission.............................161Automatic Transmission...................................161Brake-Shift Interlock.........................................162If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow..................................................................163Automatic Transmission FluidCheck.............................................................227Autowipers........................................................70Auxiliary Power Points................................126110 Volt AC Power Point...................................12612 Volt DC Power Point.....................................126Locations...............................................................126
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery.....................228Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........218Booster Seats..................................................22Types of Booster Seats......................................23Brake Fluid Check.........................................227Brakes...............................................................164General Information..........................................164Breaking-In......................................................192Bulb Specification Chart...........................237
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Cabin Air Filter..................................................111California Proposition 65..............................11
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener.............121Gauges...............................................................85Left Information Display....................................85Right Information Display.................................87General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................44Intelligent Access.................................................44General Maintenance Information.......348Multi-point Inspection......................................351Owner Checks and Services.........................350Protecting Your Investment..........................348Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.........................348Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?.....................................................348Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................205Getting the Services You Need...............202Away From Home..............................................202Global Opening................................................81Opening the Windows........................................81
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HandbrakeSee: Parking Brake.............................................165Hazard Warning Flashers..........................196Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps......................231Headlamp Exit Delay....................................76Headlamp RemovalSee: Removing a Headlamp..........................232Head Restraints..............................................113Adjusting the Head Restraint..........................114Heated Seats.................................................120Heated Windows and Mirrors....................111Heated Exterior Mirrors.......................................111Heated Rear Window..........................................111HeatingSee: Climate Control.........................................108High Voltage Battery Cut-OffSwitch............................................................160High Voltage Battery...................................153General Information..........................................153
Hill Start Assist..............................................165Switching the System On and Off...............166Using Hill Start Assist.......................................166Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................109Cooling the Interior Quickly.............................110General Hints.......................................................109Heating the Interior Quickly.............................110Recommended Settings for Cooling ..........110Recommended Settings for Heating...........110Side Window Defogging in ColdWeather..............................................................110Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................165Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........218Hybrid Vehicle Frequently AskedQuestions.....................................................140Hybrid Vehicle Operation...........................135Battery:...................................................................136Braking:...................................................................136Driving:....................................................................135Driving to Optimize Fuel Economy..............136Engine:....................................................................136EV+ Mode...............................................................137Starting:..................................................................135Stopping:................................................................135Transmission Operation:..................................135
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Ignition Switch...............................................129In California (U.S. Only)............................203Information Display Control......................69Multimedia Controls...........................................69Information Displays.....................................93General Information............................................93
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MirrorsSee: Heated Windows and Mirrors.................111See: Windows and Mirrors...............................80Mobile Communications Equipment.......12Motorcraft Parts............................................277MyKey Troubleshooting...............................54MyKey™..............................................................51Principle of Operation..........................................51
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Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........352Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™.........................352Normal Maintenance Intervals.....................352
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Oil CheckSee: Engine Oil Check.......................................222Opening and Closing the Hood...............218Closing the Hood................................................219Opening the Hood..............................................218Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature.....................................................206Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual..........207Overhead Console........................................128
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Parking Aids....................................................170Principle of Operation.......................................170Parking Brake.................................................165Passive Anti-Theft System.........................65SecuriLock®...........................................................65PATSSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................65Perchlorate.........................................................11Personal Safety System™..........................34How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork?..................................................................34Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Operation...........137ECO Cruise............................................................139EV Modes...............................................................137Fuel Freshness.....................................................139Low Engine Use...................................................139Plug-in Power Mode and HybridMode...................................................................137Post-Crash Alert System...........................201
Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking.............................56Power Liftgate..................................................61Hands-Free Feature............................................63Obstacle Detection.............................................63Opening and Closing the Liftgate...................61Setting the Liftgate Open Height...................63Stopping the Liftgate Movement...................62Power Seats.....................................................117Power Lumbar......................................................119Power Steering Fluid Check.....................227Power Windows.............................................80Accessory Delay.....................................................81Bounce-Back.........................................................80One-Touch Down................................................80One-Touch Up......................................................80Window Lock.........................................................80Protecting the Environment........................14
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Rear Parking Aid............................................170Rear Seat Armrest........................................120Rear Seats........................................................119Folding the Seatback ........................................119Unfolding the Seatback....................................119Rear Under Floor Storage..........................182Rear View Camera........................................176Using the Rear View Camera System.........176Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera....................................176Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........72Rear Window Washer.........................................73Rear Window Wiper.............................................72Refueling..........................................................146Easy Fuel™ Capless Fuel System................146Easy Fuel™ Capless System - EnergiVehicles Only...................................................147Remote Control..............................................44Car Finder................................................................48Integrated Keyhead Transmitters .................44Intelligent Access Key.........................................45Remote Start (If Equipped).............................48Replacing the Battery.........................................46Sounding a Panic Alarm....................................48Remote Start....................................................111Automatic Settings.............................................112Removing a Headlamp..............................232
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Warning Lamps and Indicators................89Anti-Lock Braking System................................89Battery.....................................................................89Brake System........................................................89Cruise Control.......................................................89Direction Indicator...............................................89Door Ajar.................................................................89EcoSelect................................................................89Engine and Motor CoolantTemperature.....................................................89Engine Oil................................................................90EV Later...................................................................90EV Now....................................................................90Fasten Safety Belt...............................................90Front Airbag...........................................................90Front Fog Lamps..................................................90High Beam..............................................................90Liftgate Ajar...........................................................90Low Battery............................................................90Low Fuel Level......................................................90Low Tire Pressure Warning..............................90Overdrive Cancel and Grade Assist..............90Parking Lamps.......................................................91Powertrain Fault....................................................91Ready to Drive........................................................91Service Engine Soon............................................91Stability Control.....................................................91Stability Control Off............................................92Stop Safely.............................................................92Vehicle Plugged in................................................92Washer Fluid Check.....................................227WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................241See: Wipers and Washers.................................70Waxing.............................................................242Wheels and Tires.........................................249Technical Specifications.................................274Windows and Mirrors...................................80Windshield Washers......................................72Windshield Wipers.........................................70Intermittent Wipe.................................................70Speed Dependent Wipers................................70Wiper BladesSee: Checking the Wiper Blades..................229Wipers and Washers.....................................70
Wrecker TowingSee: Transporting the Vehicle.......................190
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