2016 FORD C MAX HYBRID alarm

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
WARNINGS
To help avoid personal injury, please
read and understand the limitations
of the system as contained in this
section. Sensing is only an aid for some
(generally large and fixed) objects when
moving on a flat surface at parking speeds.
Certain objects with surfaces that absorb
ultrasonic waves, surrounding vehicle's
parking aid systems, traffic control
systems, fluorescent lamps, inclement
weather, air brakes, and external motors
and fans may also affect the function of
the sensing system; this may include
reduced performance or a false activation. To help avoid personal injury, always
use caution when in reverse (R) and
when using the sensing system.
This system is not designed to
prevent contact with small or moving
objects. The system is designed to
provide a warning to assist the driver in
detecting large stationary objects to avoid
damaging your vehicle. The system may
not detect smaller objects, particularly
those close to the ground. Certain add-on devices such as large
trailer hitches, bike or surfboard racks
and any device that may block the
normal detection zone of the system, may
create false beeps. Note:
Keep the sensors, located on the
bumper or fascia, free from snow, ice and
large accumulations of dirt. If the sensors
are covered, the system ’s accuracy can be
affected. Do not clean the sensors with
sharp objects.
Note: If your vehicle sustains damage to
the bumper or fascia, leaving it misaligned
or bent, the sensing zone may be altered
causing inaccurate measurement of
obstacles or false alarms. Note:
The sensing system cannot be turned
off when a MyKey is present. See Principle
of Operation (page 51).
Note: If you attach certain add-on devices
such as a trailer or bike rack, the rear sensing
system may detect that add-on device and
therefore provide warnings. It is suggested
that you disable the rear sensing system
when you attach an add-on device to your
vehicle to prevent these warnings.
The sensing system warns the driver of
obstacles within a certain range of your
vehicle. The system turns on automatically
whenever you switch the ignition on.
The system can be switched off through
the information display menu or from the
pop-up message that appears once you
shift the transmission into reverse (R). See
General Information
(page 93).
If a fault is present in the system, a warning
message appears in the information
display. See
Information Messages
(page 101).
REAR PARKING AID
The rear sensors are only active when the
transmission is in reverse (R). As your
vehicle moves closer to the obstacle, the
rate of the audible warning increases.
When the obstacle is less than
10 in
(25 cm) away, the warning sounds
continuously. If the system detects a
stationary or receding object farther than
10 in (25 cm)
from the corners of the
bumper, the tone sounds for only three
seconds. Once the system detects an
object approaching, the warning sounds
again.
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Footnote
*Ford Licensed Accessory. The accessory manufacturer designs, develops andtherefore warrants Ford Licensed
Accessories, and does not design or test these accessories to Ford Motor
Company engineering requirements.
Contact an authorized Ford dealer for the manufacturer's limited warranty details, and request a copy of the Ford Licensed Accessories product limited warranty from the accessory manufacturer.
For maximum vehicle performance, keep
the following information in mind when
adding accessories or equipment to your
vehicle:
• When adding accessories, equipment,
passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight
capacity of the vehicle or of the front
or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as
indicated on the Safety Compliance
Certification label). Ask an authorized
dealer for specific weight information.
• The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and Canadian
Radio Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) regulate the use
of mobile communications systems
that are equipped with radio
transmitters, for example, two-way
radios, telephones and theft alarms.
Any such equipment installed in your
vehicle should comply with Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission
(CRTC) regulations and should be
installed only by an authorized dealer. •
Mobile communications systems may
harm the operation of your vehicle,
particularly if their manufacturer did
not design them specifically for
automotive use.
• If you or an authorized Ford dealer add
any non-Ford electrical or electronic
accessories or components to your
vehicle, you may adversely affect
battery performance and durability. In
addition, you may also adversely affect
the performance of other electrical
systems in the vehicle.
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control......................................... 108
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 164
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 165
Accessories....................................................344 Exterior style........................................................ 344
Interior style......................................................... 344
Lifestyle................................................................. 344
Peace of mind..................................................... 344
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
Active Park Assist
..........................................172
Automatic Steering into Parking
Space.................................................................. 173
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..........174
Troubleshooting the System.......................... 174
Using Active Park Assist................................... 172
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................231 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 232
Vertical Aim Adjustment.................................. 231
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
....................67
Airbag Disposal...............................................43
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 108
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............238
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 66
Ambient Lighting............................................79
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................66 Arming the Alarm................................................ 66
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 66
Appendices....................................................366
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............92 Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime................................................................... 92
Engine On Warning Chime................................ 92
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 92
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 92
Keyless Warning Alert ........................................ 92
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 92Audio Control...................................................67
Seek, Next or Previous....................................... 68
Audio System
................................................283
General Information......................................... 283
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC.............................................................284
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD.................................................286
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/ FM/CD
..........................................................288
Menu Structure.................................................. 289
Autolamps.........................................................75 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps......................................................... 75
Automatic Climate Control......................108 Temperature Control........................................ 109
Automatic Engine Shutdown...................133
Automatic Transmission
.............................161
Automatic Transmission................................... 161
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 162
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 163
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................227
Autowipers........................................................70
Auxiliary Power Points................................126 110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 126
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 126
Locations............................................................... 126
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 228
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........218
Booster Seats
..................................................22
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 23
Brake Fluid Check.........................................227
Brakes
...............................................................164
General Information.......................................... 164
Breaking-In......................................................192
Bulb Specification Chart...........................237
C
Cabin Air Filter..................................................111
California Proposition 65..............................11
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Information Messages.................................101
AdvanceTrac®..................................................... 102
Alarm....................................................................... 102
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage)............................................................ 102
Doors....................................................................... 103
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 103
Hill Start Assist.................................................... 103
Keys and Intelligent Access............................ 104
Maintenance........................................................ 105
MyKey..................................................................... 105
Park Aid.................................................................. 106
Park Brake............................................................. 106
Power Steering.................................................... 107
Remote Start........................................................ 107
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 107
Transmission........................................................ 107
Installing Child Restraints
............................16
Child Seats............................................................... 16
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 17
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 19
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 21
Instrument Cluster
........................................85
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................76
Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps...................... 76
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps...............76
Interior Lamps
.................................................78
Front Interior Lamp.............................................. 78
Front Interior Lamp - With Panorama Roof...................................................................... 78
Rear Interior Lamp............................................... 79
Interior Mirror
...................................................83
Auto-Dimming Mirror.......................................... 83
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................197 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 197
Jump Starting...................................................... 198
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 197
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 198
K
Keyless Starting
............................................129
Ignition Modes..................................................... 130Keys and Remote Controls.........................44
L
Lighting Control
...............................................74
Headlamp Flasher................................................ 75
High Beams............................................................. 74
Lighting...............................................................74 General Information............................................ 74
Load Carrying.................................................182
Load Limit
.......................................................183
Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer .................................................................. 183
Locking and Unlocking
.................................56
Activating Intelligent Access ........................... 57
Autolock.................................................................. 59
Battery Saver......................................................... 60
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 59
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 59
Mechanical Key..................................................... 57
Opening a Rear Door from Inside................... 57
Power Door Locks................................................ 56
Remote Control.................................................... 56
Smart Unlocks For Integrated Keyhead Transmitter........................................................ 58
Smart Unlocks For Intelligent Access Keys ........................................................................\
........ 58
Locks
...................................................................56
Luggage Covers.............................................182 Removing the Shade......................................... 182
M
Maintenance..................................................218 General Information.......................................... 218
Manual Liftgate..............................................60 Closing the Liftgate.............................................. 61
Opening the Liftgate.......................................... 60
Manual Seats
..................................................115
Adjusting the Height of the Driver's
Seat...................................................................... 116
Lumbar Adjustment (If Equipped)................117
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 116
Recline Adjustment............................................ 116
Media Hub
......................................................296
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 93
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Mirrors
See: Heated Windows and Mirrors.................111
See: Windows and Mirrors............................... 80
Mobile Communications Equipment.......12
Motorcraft Parts............................................277
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................54
MyKey ™..............................................................51
Principle of Operation.......................................... 51
N
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
...........352
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™......................... 352
Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 352
O
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 222
Opening and Closing the Hood...............218 Closing the Hood................................................ 219
Opening the Hood.............................................. 218
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................206
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........207
Overhead Console
........................................128
P
Parking Aids....................................................170 Principle of Operation....................................... 170
Parking Brake
.................................................165
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
Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Operation...........137 ECO Cruise............................................................ 139
EV Modes............................................................... 137
Fuel Freshness..................................................... 139
Low Engine Use................................................... 139
Plug-in Power Mode and Hybrid Mode................................................................... 137
Post-Crash Alert System
...........................201 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................... 63
Stopping the Liftgate Movement................... 62
Power Seats.....................................................117 Power Lumbar...................................................... 119
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................227
Power Windows
.............................................80
Accessory Delay..................................................... 81
Bounce-Back......................................................... 80
One-Touch Down................................................ 80
One-Touch Up...................................................... 80
Window Lock......................................................... 80
Protecting the Environment........................14
R
Rear Parking Aid
............................................170
Rear Seat Armrest........................................120
Rear Seats
........................................................119
Folding the Seatback ........................................ 119
Unfolding the Seatback.................................... 119
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................182
Rear View Camera........................................176 Using the Rear View Camera System.........176
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 176
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........72 Rear Window Washer......................................... 73
Rear Window Wiper............................................. 72
Refueling..........................................................146 Easy Fuel ™ Capless Fuel System................146
Easy Fuel ™ Capless System - Energi
Vehicles Only................................................... 147
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....................................................111 Automatic Settings............................................. 112
Removing a Headlamp..............................232
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