2017 FORD C MAX ENERGI Owners Manual

Battery and Charging System (High Voltage)
ActionMessage
Your vehicle needs confirmation it is unplugged beforeallowing a start. You must make sure your vehicle is unpluggedand you respond to the message prompt before starting yourvehicle.
Vehicle Plugged In ? YesNo
Your vehicle detects it is still plugged in and you attempt tostart it.Unplug Prior to StartingVehicle
Your vehicle is ready to drive.Ready to Drive
Your vehicle is ready to drive. You have XXX% plug-in energyavailable.Ready to Drive XXX%Charged
You selected EV Now mode with the EV button.EV Now BatteryPowered
You selected EV Later mode with the EV button.EV Later XX% Plug-inEnergy Reserved
You selected Auto EV mode with the EV button.Auto EV Normal Opera-tion
EV Now is unavailable.EV Now Not Available
Your vehicle enables the engine due to the climate controldefrost setting. This is normal operation.Engine Enabled Due toDefrost Setting
Your vehicle enables the engine for system performance. Thisis normal operation.Engine Enabled forSystem Performance
You can press OK to enable the engine temporarily forincreased performance when in EV Now mode.Press OK to EnableEngine
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Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System
ActionMessage
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorizeddealer as soon as possible.Blindspot System Fault
The system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Informa-tion System (page 179).Blindspot Not AvailableSensor Blocked SeeManual
The system detects a vehicle. See Blind Spot InformationSystem (page 179).Vehicle Coming From X
The blind spot information system and cross traffic alertsystem sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot InformationSystem (page 179).
Cross Traffic Not Avail-able Sensor Blocked SeeManual
A fault with the system has occurred. Contact an authorizeddealer as soon as possible.Cross Traffic SystemFault
Doors
ActionMessage
Displays when the door(s) listed is not completely closed andthe vehicle is moving.X Door Ajar
Displays when the door(s) listed is not completely closed.
Displays when the liftgate is not completely closed.Liftgate Ajar
Fuel
ActionMessage
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.Fuel Level Low
Displays if the fuel fill inlet is not properly closed.Check Fuel Fill Inlet
EV functionality is disabled and the engine is running tomaintain fuel freshness. See Fuel Quality (page 143).Fuel Freshness Enginemay run to maintain fuelfreshness
Wait for up to 15 seconds while the fuel system depressurizes.Fuel Door Opening
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ActionMessage
The fuel system has finished depressurizing and you can beginto refuel.Fuel Door Open
A reminder to close the fuel door.Close Fuel Door
There is an error in attempting to refill your vehicle.Refuel Error See Manual
Hill Start Assist
ActionMessage
Displays when hill start assist is not available. Contact yourauthorized dealer. See Hill Start Assist (page 163).Hill Start Assist NotAvailable
Keys and Intelligent Access
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This message is displayed when there is a problem with yourvehicle’s starting system. See your authorized dealer forservice.
Starting System Fault
Displays to remind you that the key is in the luggagecompartment.Key Inside vehicle
Displays if the key is not detected by the system.Key Not Inside vehicle
Displayed if the key is not detected by the system.No Key Detected
Displayed when the start/stop button is pressed to shut offthe engine and a Intelligent Access Key is not detected insidethe vehicle.
Restart Now or Key isNeeded
Displayed when the vehicle is in the Accessory ignition state.Accessory Power isActive
Displayed as a reminder to press the brake while starting thevehicle.To START Press Brake
Displayed as a reminder to apply the brake and push the startbutton to start the vehicle.Press Brake + StartButton
Displayed as needed by the system for proper function.Place Key in BackupLocation
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ActionMessage
Displayed during spare key programming, when an intelligentaccess key is programmed to the system.Key Programmed x KeysTotal
Displayed during spare key programming when the maximumnumber of keys have been programmed.Max Number of KeysLearned
Displayed when an attempt is made to program a spare keyusing two existing MyKeys.Could Not ProgramIntegrated Key
Informs you that upon exiting your vehicle that the vehicle isstill on.Vehicle is ON
Maintenance
ActionMessage
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine.Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continues tocome on with your engine running, contact your authorizeddealer as soon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.See Engine Oil Check (page 226).Change Engine Oil Soon
Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%. See Engine OilCheck (page 226).Oil Change Required
Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake systemshould be inspected immediately. See Brake Fluid Check(page 232).
Brake Fluid Level Low
Displays when the brake system needs servicing. Stop thevehicle in a safe place. Contact your authorized dealer.Check Brake System
Displays when the engine coolant temperature is excessivelyhigh.Engine Coolant OverTemperature
Displays when the motor coolant temperature is excessivelyhigh.Motor Coolant OverTemperature
Displayed when the kit needs service. See your authorizeddealer.Service Tire Mobility Kit
Informs the driver that the powertrain needs service due to apowertrain malfunction.See Manual
Displays when EV functionality is disabled and the engine isrunning to maintain oil quality.Engine ON Due to LowUse Normal Operation
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MyKey
ActionMessage
Displayed during key programming when MyKey cannot beprogrammed.MyKey not Created
Displays when MyKey is active.MyKey Active DriveSafely
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit ison and the vehicle speed is approaching 80 mph (130 km/h).Near Vehicle Top Speed
Displays when a MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit isreached.Vehicle at Top Speed ofMyKey Setting
Displays when MyKey is active.Check Speed DriveSafely
Displays when a MyKey is in use and Belt-Minder is activated.Buckle Up to UnmuteAudio
Displays when a MyKey is in use and Traction control isactivated.Traction Control On -MyKey Setting
Displays when a MyKey is in use and park aid is activated.MyKey Park Aid Cannotbe Deactivated
Park Aid
ActionMessage
Displays when the system has detected a condition thatrequires service. Contact your authorized dealer. See Prin-ciple of Operation (page 168).
Check Park Aid
Displays the park aid status.Rear Park Aid On Off
Displays when the system has detected a condition thatrequires attention. See Principle of Operation (page 168).Check Rear Park Aid
Displays when the system has detected a condition thatrequires attention. See Principle of Operation (page 168).Check Front Park Aid
Displays when the system has detected a condition thatrequires service. Contact your authorized dealer. See Prin-ciple of Operation (page 168).
Park Aid Fault
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Park Brake
ActionMessage
Displays when the parking brake is set, the engine is runningand the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If thewarning stays on after the parking brake is released, contactyour authorized dealer.
Park Brake Engaged
Power Steering
ActionMessage
The power steering system has detected a condition thatrequires service. See your authorized dealer.Steering Fault ServiceNow
The power steering system is not working. Stop the vehicle asafe place. Contact your authorized dealer.Steering Loss StopSafely
Remote Start
ActionMessage
Displayed when the remote start system is active.Remote Start Active
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
ActionMessage
Displays when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tirepressure. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 276).Tire Pressure Low
Displays when the tire pressure monitoring system ismalfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to comeon, contact your authorized dealer. See Tire PressureMonitoring System (page 276).
Tire Pressure MonitorFault
Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, oryour spare tire is in use. See Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem (page 276). If the warning stays on or continues tocome on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Tire Pressure SensorFault
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Transmission
ActionMessage
Displays as a reminder to shift into park.Transmission Not in Park
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
AUTO: Press to switch on automatic operation. Adjust to select the desiredtemperature. Fan speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, and outsideor recirculated air are automatically adjusted to heat or cool the vehicle tomaintain the desired temperature. You can also switch off dual zone mode bypressing and holding for more than two seconds.
A
Fan speed control: Adjusts the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.B
Climate control display: Shows the temperature settings and fan speed.C
Air distribution control: Press to switch airflow from the windshield,instrument panel, or footwell vents on or off. You can distribute air through anycombination of these vents.
D
Heated rear window: Press to switch the heated rear window on and off. SeeHeated Windows and Mirrors (page 112).E
A/C: Press to switch the air conditioning on or off. Air conditioning cools yourvehicle using outside air. Use A/C with recirculated air to improve performanceand efficiency.
F
Note: In certain conditions (for example, maximum defrost), the air conditioningcompressor may continue to operate even though the air conditioning isswitched off.
Passenger temperature control: Adjust the temperature setting on thepassenger side.G
Recirculated air: Press to switch between outside air and recirculated air. Theair currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This may reduce thetime needed to cool the interior (when used with A/C) and reduce unwantedodors from entering your vehicle.
H
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