2016 FORD C MAX HYBRID tire pressure

Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature....................................................206
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................207
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................207
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart..........................209
Changing a Fuse............................................217
Maintenance
General Information
....................................218
Opening and Closing the Hood...............218
Under Hood Overview - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
............................................219
Under Hood Overview - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)..........................221
Engine Oil Dipstick
.......................................222
Engine Oil Check
..........................................222
Engine Coolant Check
................................223
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
............................................................227
Brake Fluid Check.........................................227
Power Steering Fluid Check
.....................227
Washer Fluid Check
.....................................227
Fuel Filter.........................................................227
Changing the 12V Battery.........................228
Checking the Wiper Blades
......................229
Changing the Wiper Blades
.....................229
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................231
Removing a Headlamp..............................232
Changing a Bulb...........................................232
Bulb Specification Chart...........................237
Changing the Engine Air Filter................238
Vehicle Care
General Information
....................................241
Cleaning Products
........................................241
Cleaning the Exterior...................................241
Waxing.............................................................242 Cleaning the Engine....................................243
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper
Blades..........................................................243
Cleaning the Interior...................................244
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.......................244
Cleaning Leather Seats
.............................245
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............245
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................245
Vehicle Storage............................................246
Wheels and Tires
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................249
Tire Care
..........................................................255
Using Snow Chains.....................................270
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........270
Technical Specifications
...........................274
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications.................................276
Motorcraft Parts
............................................277
Vehicle Identification Number
................278
Vehicle Certification Label.......................279
Transmission Code Designation............279
Capacities and Specifications...............280
Audio System
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
Digital Radio
...................................................291
Satellite Radio
..............................................294
USB Port.........................................................296
Media Hub
......................................................296
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Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard warning flashers
Heated rear window
Heated windshield
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
Panic alarm
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Engine Oil
If it lights with the engine running
or while you are driving, this
indicates a malfunction. Stop
your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so
and switch off the engine. Check the engine
oil level. See Engine Oil Check (page 222).
Note: Do not resume your journey if it lights
despite the level being correct. Have the
system checked by an authorized dealer
immediately.
EV Now Lights when you select this
feature on. See Plug-In Hybrid
Vehicle Operation (page 137).
EV Later Lights when you select this
feature on.
See Plug-In Hybrid
Vehicle Operation (page 137).
Fasten Safety Belt It will light and a tone will sound
to remind you to fasten your
safety belt. See
Seatbelt
Reminder (page 31).
Front Airbag If it fails to light when you start
your vehicle, continues to flash
or remains on, this indicates a
malfunction. Have the system checked by
an authorized dealer.
Front Fog Lamps
(If Equipped) Lights when you switch the front
fog lamps on. High Beam Lights when you switch the high
beam headlamps on. It will flash
when you use the headlamp
flasher.
Liftgate Ajar Lights when the liftgate is not
completely closed.
Low Battery
(If Equipped) Lights when the battery level is
low. You may also see a
message suggesting you reduce
your usage of the climate system.
Low Fuel Level Lights when the fuel level is low
or the fuel tank is nearly empty.
Refuel as soon as possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lights when your tire pressure is
low. If the lamp remains on with
the engine running or when
driving, check your tire pressure as soon as
possible.
It also lights momentarily when you switch
on the ignition to confirm the lamp is
functional. If it does not light when you
switch on the ignition, or begins to flash at
any time, have the system checked by an
authorized dealer.
Overdrive Cancel and Grade Assist
(If Equipped) Lights when the overdrive
function in the transmission
turns off and the grade assist
turns on.
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Maintenance
Action
Message
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine.
Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continues to
come on with your engine running, contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.
See Engine Oil Check (page 222).
Change Engine Oil Soon
Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%. See
Engine Oil
Check (page 222).
Oil Change Required
Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system
should be inspected immediately. See
Brake Fluid Check
(page 227).
Brake Fluid Level Low
Displays when the brake system needs servicing. Stop the
vehicle in a safe place. Contact your authorized dealer.
Check Brake System
Displays when the engine coolant temperature is excessively
high.
Engine Coolant Over
Temperature
Displays when the motor coolant temperature is excessively
high.
Motor Coolant Over
Temperature
Displayed when the kit needs service. See your authorized
dealer.
Service Tire Mobility Kit
Informs the driver that the powertrain needs service due to a
powertrain malfunction.
See Manual
Displays when EV functionality is disabled and the engine is
running to maintain oil quality. See
Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle
Operation (page 137).
Engine ON Due to Low
Use Normal Operation
MyKey Action
Message
Displayed during key programming when MyKey cannot be
programmed.
MyKey not Created
Displays when MyKey is active.
MyKey Active Drive
Safely
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is
on and the vehicle speed is approaching 80 mph (130 km/h).
Near Vehicle Top Speed
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Power Steering
Action
Message
The power steering system has detected a condition that
requires service. See your authorized dealer.
Steering Fault Service
Now
The power steering system is not working. Stop the vehicle a
safe place. Contact your authorized dealer.
Steering Loss Stop
Safely
Remote Start Action
Message
Displayed when the remote start system is active.
Remote Start Active
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Action
Message
Displays when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire
pressure. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 270).
Tire Pressure Low
Displays when the tire pressure monitoring system is
malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come
on, contact your authorized dealer. See Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (page 270).
Tire Pressure Monitor
Fault
Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or
your spare tire is in use. See
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (page 270). If the warning stays on or continues to
come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Tire Pressure Sensor
Fault
Transmission Action
Message
Displays as a reminder to shift into park.
Transmission Not in Park
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STEERING
Electric Power Steering
WARNINGS
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. If the system detects an error, you
may not feel a difference in the
steering, however a serious condition
may exist. Obtain immediate service from
an authorized dealer, failure to do so may
result in loss of steering control. 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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•
Do not allow wax to come in contact
with any non-body (low-gloss black)
colored trim. The wax will discolor or
stain the parts over time.
•Roof racks.
• Bumpers.
• Grained door handles.
• Side moldings.
• Mirror housings.
• Windshield cowl area.
• Do not apply wax to glass areas.
• After waxing, your car's paint should
feel smooth, and be free of streaks and
smudges.
CLEANING THE ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they are
clean because grease and dirt buildup keep
the engine warmer than normal.
When washing:
• Take care when using a power washer
to clean the engine. The high-pressure
fluid could penetrate the sealed parts
and cause damage.
• Do not spray a hot engine with cold
water to avoid cracking the engine
block or other engine components.
• Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and
Degreaser on all parts that require
cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In
Canada, use Motorcraft Engine
Shampoo.
• Never wash or rinse the engine while it
is hot or running; water in the running
engine may cause internal damage. •
Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,
spark plug wire or spark plug well, or
the area in and around these locations.
• Cover the battery, power distribution
box, and air filter assembly to prevent
water damage when cleaning the
engine.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmental
fallout can result in windshield and wiper
blade contamination. Dirty windshield and
wipers will result in poor windshield wiper
operation. Keep the windshield and wiper
blades clean to maintain windshield wiper
performance.
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
• Clean the windshield with a
non-abrasive glass cleaner. When
cleaning the interior of the windshield,
avoid getting any glass cleaner on the
instrument panel or door panels. Wipe
any glass cleaner off these surfaces
immediately.
• For windshields contaminated with
tree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, clean
the entire windshield using steel wool
(no greater than 0000 grade) in a
circular motion and rinse with water.
• Clean the wiper blades with isopropyl
rubbing alcohol or windshield washer
concentrate.
Note: Do not use razor blades or other
sharp objects to clean or remove decals
from the inside of the heated rear window.
The vehicle warranty does not cover
damage caused to the heated rear window
grid lines.
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With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel System
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling System
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
12V Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if you disconnect the battery
cables. We recommend the following options for
your plug-in vehicle:
•
Leave your vehicle plugged in. The 12V
battery maintains power if left plugged
in. However, this periodically uses
electricity from the household outlet.
• Connect a battery charger to your 12V
battery and leave it on a continuous,
slow charge.
• Disconnect the 12V battery. If your 12V
battery is located in the luggage
compartment, do not fully shut the
luggage compartment after
disconnecting the 12V battery. Only
leave the luggage compartment open
if your vehicle is stored in a locked
location.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure you cover all linkages,
cables, levers and pins under your
vehicle with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
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