2017 FORD C MAX ENERGI Owners Manual

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C-MAX
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Owner’s Manual 2017 C- M A X HYBRID | C- M A X ENERGI Owner’s Manual
October 2016
First Printing
Owner’s Manual
C-MAX Hybrid/C-MAX Energi
Litho in U.S.A.
HM5J 19A321 FA Vehicles shown may not be representative of your actual vehicle.

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Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
Data Recording..................................................9
California Proposition 65..............................11
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Ford Credit..........................................................11
Replacement PartsRecommendation.......................................12
Special Notices................................................12
Mobile CommunicationsEquipment.....................................................13
Export Unique Options..................................13
Environment
Protecting the Environment........................15
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview........................16
Child Safety
General Information.......................................18
Installing Child Restraints............................19
Booster Seats..................................................25
Child Restraint Positioning..........................27
Child Safety Locks.........................................28
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation..................................30
Fastening the Seatbelts................................31
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................33
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime.............................................................33
Seatbelt Reminder........................................34
Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance................................................36
Seatbelt Extension........................................36
Personal Safety System™
Personal Safety System™..........................37
Supplementary RestraintsSystem
Principle of Operation..................................38
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................39
Front Passenger Sensing System............40
Side Airbags.....................................................42
Driver Knee Airbag.........................................43
Safety Canopy™............................................43
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......45
Airbag Disposal..............................................46
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on RadioFrequencies..................................................47
Remote Control...............................................47
Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................51
MyKey™
Principle of Operation...................................52
Creating a MyKey............................................53
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................53
Checking MyKey System Status...............55
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems.........................................................55
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................55
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................57
Manual Liftgate................................................61
Power Liftgate.................................................62
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System........................66
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................67
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................68
Audio Control..................................................68
Voice Control...................................................69
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Cruise Control.................................................69
Information Display Control.......................70
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers..........................................71
Autowipers.........................................................71
Windshield Washers......................................72
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........73
Lighting
Lighting Control...............................................74
Autolamps........................................................74
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................75
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................75
Daytime Running Lamps.............................76
Front Fog Lamps............................................76
Direction Indicators........................................76
Interior Lamps.................................................76
Ambient Lighting.............................................77
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows..............................................78
Global Opening...............................................79
Exterior Mirrors................................................79
Interior Mirror....................................................81
Sun Visors.........................................................82
Sun Shades......................................................82
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...............................................................84
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................87
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............91
Information Displays
General Information......................................92
Information Messages.................................101
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control......................109
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate...........................................................111
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................112
Cabin Air Filter.................................................113
Remote Start...................................................113
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position...................114
Head Restraints..............................................114
Manual Seats..................................................116
Power Seats.....................................................117
Rear Seats........................................................119
Heated Seats.................................................120
Rear Seat Armrest........................................120
Universal Garage DoorOpener
Universal Garage Door Opener.................121
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................126
Storage Compartments
Center Console..............................................128
Overhead Console........................................128
Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information....................................129
Ignition Switch...............................................129
Keyless Starting............................................129
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................130
Engine Block Heater.....................................132
Automatic Engine Shutdown...................133
Unique Driving Character-istics
Hybrid Vehicle Operation...........................135
Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle Operation...........137
EcoSelect........................................................139
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Hybrid Vehicle Frequently AskedQuestions....................................................140
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions.......................................142
Fuel Quality.....................................................143
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................144
Running Out of Fuel....................................144
Refueling..........................................................145
Fuel Consumption.......................................148
Emission Control System..........................149
High Voltage Battery
General Information.....................................151
Charging the High Voltage Battery........153
High Voltage Battery Cut-OffSwitch...........................................................158
Transmission
Automatic Transmission...........................159
Brakes
General Information....................................162
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes...........................................................163
Parking Brake.................................................163
Hill Start Assist..............................................163
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................165
Using Traction Control................................165
Stability Control
Principle of Operation................................166
Using Stability Control................................167
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation................................168
Rear Parking Aid...........................................168
Front Parking Aid..........................................169
Active Park Assist.........................................170
Rear View Camera........................................174
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation..................................177
Using Cruise Control.....................................177
Driving Aids
Blind Spot Information System...............179
Cross Traffic Alert..........................................181
Steering............................................................184
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage.........................186
Luggage Covers.............................................186
Load Limit........................................................187
Towing
Towing a Trailer.............................................192
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......192
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................194
Economical Driving......................................194
Driving Through Water................................195
Floor Mats.......................................................195
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance...................................197
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................198
Fuel Shutoff...................................................198
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................199
Collision, Damage or Fire Event..............201
Post-Crash Alert System..........................203
Transporting the Vehicle...........................203
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need..............204
In California (U.S. Only)............................205
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The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).....................206
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only).......................207
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada........................................................207
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature....................................................208
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)............................................................209
Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)............................................................209
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart.............................211
Changing a Fuse..........................................220
Maintenance
General Information....................................222
Opening and Closing the Hood..............222
Under Hood Overview - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV)............................................223
Under Hood Overview - Plug-In HybridElectric Vehicle (PHEV).........................225
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................226
Engine Oil Check..........................................226
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................227
Engine Coolant Check...............................228
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck............................................................232
Brake Fluid Check........................................232
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................232
Washer Fluid Check....................................232
Fuel Filter........................................................233
Changing the 12V Battery.........................233
Checking the Wiper Blades......................234
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................235
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................236
Removing a Headlamp..............................238
Changing a Bulb...........................................238
Bulb Specification Chart...........................242
Changing the Engine Air Filter................244
Vehicle Care
General Information....................................247
Cleaning Products.......................................247
Cleaning the Exterior..................................247
Waxing.............................................................248
Cleaning the Engine...................................249
Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades..........................................................249
Cleaning the Interior...................................250
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.........................251
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................252
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............252
Cleaning the Wheels..................................252
Vehicle Storage.............................................253
Body Styling Kits..........................................254
Wheels and Tires
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................255
Tire Care...........................................................261
Using Summer Tires....................................275
Using Snow Chains.....................................276
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........276
Technical Specifications..........................280
Capacities and Specific-ations
Engine Specifications................................282
Motorcraft Parts...........................................283
Vehicle Identification Number................284
Vehicle Certification Label.......................285
Transmission Code Designation............285
Capacities and Specifications...............286
Audio System
General Information...................................289
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD.................................................................290
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Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD.........................................................293
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/CD..................................................................294
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/Satellite Radio..........................................298
Digital Radio.................................................300
Satellite Radio..............................................303
USB Port.........................................................305
Media Hub......................................................305
SYNC™
General Information...................................306
Using Voice Recognition...........................308
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............310
SYNC™ Applications and Services.......322
Using SYNC™ With Your MediaPlayer............................................................327
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................336
SYNC™ 3
General Information...................................344
Home Screen.................................................357
Using Voice Recognition...........................358
Entertainment..............................................365
Phone...............................................................375
Navigation......................................................380
Electric Vehicle Information....................389
Apps.................................................................409
Settings............................................................412
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................425
Accessories
Accessories....................................................437
Ford Protect
Ford Protect..................................................439
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information........441
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........445
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance.............................................447
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........449
Appendices
End User License Agreement.................459
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