2017 FORD C MAX ENERGI instrument panel

LIGHTING CONTROL
Off.A
Parking lamps, instrument panellamps, license plate lamps andtail lamps.
B
Headlamps.C
High Beams
Push the lever away from you to switchthe high beam on.
Push the lever forward again or pull thelever toward you to switch the high beamsoff.
Headlamp Flasher
Slightly pull the lever toward you andrelease it to flash the headlamps.
AUTOLAMPS (If Equipped)
WARNING
The autolamps switch position maynot activate the headlamps in all lowvisibility conditions, such as daytimefog. Always ensure that your headlampsare switched to auto or on, as appropriate,during all low visibility conditions. Failureto do so may result in a collision.
When the lighting control is in theautolamps position, the headlampsautomatically turn on in low light situationsor when the wipers activate.
74
C-MAX Energi / C-MAX Hybrid (CCG) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing
LightingE142449 E162679 E162680 E142451

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
109
C-MAX Energi / C-MAX Hybrid (CCG) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing
Climate ControlE222398

Note: Recirculated air may turn on and off automatically (or prevent you fromswitching on) in all modes except MAX A/C to reduce the risk of fogging or toimprove cooling efficiency.
Heated seats: Press to switch the heated seats on and off. See Heated Seats(page 120).I
MAX A/C: Press for maximum cooling. The driver and passenger settings setto LO, recirculated air flows through the instrument panel vents, air conditioningautomatically turns on and the fan automatically adjusts to the highest speed.
J
MAX Defrost: Press to switch on defrost. The driver and passenger settingsset to HI, outside air flows through the windshield vents, and fan automaticallyadjusts to the highest speed. You can also use this setting to defrost and clearthe windshield of a thin covering of ice. The heated rear window alsoautomatically turns on when you select maximum defrost.
K
Note: To prevent window fogging, you cannot select recirculated air whenmaximum defrost is on.
Power: Press to switch the system on and off. When the system is off, itprevents outside air from entering the vehicle.L
Driver temperature control: Adjust the temperature setting on the driver side.This control also adjusts the passenger side temperature when you switch offdual zone mode.
M
Temperature Control
You can set a temperature between 60°F(15.5°C) and 85°F (29.5°C). If you selectLO, the system is set to permanent cooling.If you select HI, the system is set topermanent heating.
Note:If you select LO or HI, the systemdoes not maintain a stable temperature.
Single Zone Temperature Control
In this mode, the climate control systemlinks the temperature settings for both thedriver’s side and passenger’s side. If youadjust the setting using the rotary controlon the driver’s side, the system adjusts thetemperature to the same setting on thepassenger’s side.
To switch back to single zone control fromdual zone, press and hold AUTO for a fewseconds. The passenger’s side temperatureswitches to the driver’s side temperaturesetting.
110
C-MAX Energi / C-MAX Hybrid (CCG) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing
Climate ControlE183686

Dual Zone Temperature Control
Select a temperature for the passenger’sside using the rotary control on thepassenger’s side. Single zone temperaturecontrol automatically switches off. Thetemperature on the driver’s side remainsunchanged. You can now adjust the driver’sside and passenger’s side temperaturesindependently. The display shows thetemperature settings for each side.
Smart Zone
If there is not an occupant in the frontpassenger seat, the climate control systemmay default to single zone in order toimprove fuel economy (if you werepreviously in dual zone operation). Whenthis occurs, dual zone turns off and thepassenger set point changes to match thedriver's set point.
Press the dual zone button or adjust thepassenger set point normally if dual zoneoperation is desired without a passengerpresent. The system remains in dual zoneoperation until you switch the vehicle off.
The Smart Zone feature can be disabled(and re-enabled) by pressing and holdingthe dual zone button. Both set pointdisplays begin flashing to signify that thefeature is disabled. The system returns toprevious state after the dual zone buttonis released.
To re-enable the Smart Zone feature:Press and hold the dual zone button formore than four seconds. Only the driver'sset point display will begin flashing tosignify that the feature is re-enabled. Theclimate control system returns to theprevious state after the dual zone buttonis released.
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE
General Hints
WARNING
Prolonged use of recirculated air maycause the windows to fog up. If thewindows fog up, follow the settingsfor demisting the windshield.
Note:You may feel a small amount of airfrom the footwell air vents regardless of theair distribution setting.
Note:To reduce humidity build-up insideyour vehicle, do not drive with the systemswitched off or with recirculated air alwaysswitched on.
Note:Do not place objects under the frontseats as this may interfere with the airflowto the rear seats.
Note:Remove any snow, ice or leaves fromthe air intake area at the base of thewindshield.
Note:To improve the time to reach acomfortable temperature in hot weather,drive with the windows open until you feelcold air through the air vents.
Note:Clean the inside glass surfacesregularly using recommended glass cleaner.Small dirt particles on the glass mayincrease the incidence of fog.
In mild weather, you can improve your fueleconomy when using the climate controlsystem by using outside air instead of airconditioning:
•Turn the temperature control knob sothe interior temperature is set to LO.
•Set the air distribution to instrumentpanel or floor (or both).
•Press A/C to turn the air conditioningoff.
111
C-MAX Energi / C-MAX Hybrid (CCG) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing
Climate Control

•Press the recirculated air button sofresh air enters the vehicle.
•Press the fan button until the fan is atits lowest setting.
Automatic Climate Control
Note: Adjusting the settings when yourvehicle interior is extremely hot or cold isnot necessary. The system automaticallyadjusts to heat or cool the interior to yourselected temperature as quickly as possible.For the system to function efficiently, theinstrument panel and side air vents shouldbe fully open.
Note:If you select AUTO during coldoutside temperatures, the system directsairflow to the windshield and side windowvents. In addition, the fan may run at aslower speed until the engine warms up.
Note:If you select AUTO during hot outsidetemperatures, or when the inside of thevehicle is hot, the system automatically usesrecirculated air to maximize interior cooling.When the interior reaches the selectedtemperature, the system automaticallyswitches to using outside air.
Heating the Interior Quickly
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the temperature control to thedesired setting.
Defrosting and Defogging theWindows Quickly
Press the MAX defrost button.
Recommended Settings forHeating
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the temperature control to thedesired setting. Use 72°F (22°C) as astarting point, then adjust the settingas necessary.
Cooling the Interior Quickly
Press the MAX A/C button.
Recommended Settings forCooling
1. Press the AUTO button.
2. Adjust the temperature control to thedesired setting. Use 72°F (22°C) as astarting point, then adjust the settingas necessary.
Side Window Defogging in ColdWeather
1. Press the defrost and panel buttons.
2. Select A/C.
3. Adjust the temperature control to thedesired setting. Use 72°F (22°C) as astarting point, then adjust the settingas necessary.
4. Adjust the fan speed to a high speedsetting.
5. Direct the outer instrument panel airvents toward the side windows.
6. To increase the airflow to the outerinstrument panel vents, close the airvents in the middle of the instrumentpanel and in the rear of the centerconsole.
HEATED WINDOWS AND
MIRRORS
Heated Rear Window
Note:Make sure the vehicle is runningbefore operating the heated windows.
Press the button to clear theheated rear window of thin iceand fog. The heated rearwindow will automatically turn off after ashort period of time.
112
C-MAX Energi / C-MAX Hybrid (CCG) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing
Climate ControlE72507

Note: Do not use razor blades or othersharp objects to clean or remove decalsfrom the inside of the heated rear window.The vehicle warranty does not coverdamage caused to the heated rear windowgrid lines.
Heated Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped)
When you switch the heated rearwindow on, the heated exteriormirrors will automatically turnon.
Note:Do not remove ice from the mirrorswith a scraper or adjust the mirror glasswhen it is frozen in place.
Note:Do not clean the mirror housing orglass with harsh abrasives, fuel or otherpetroleum-based cleaning products.
CABIN AIR FILTER
The cabin air filter is under the instrumentpanel in the passenger footwell area.
The system filters airborne particles suchas dust, spores and pollen in the airsupplied to and recirculated in the interiorof your vehicle.
Make sure you have a cabin air filterinstalled at all times. Running the systemwithout a filter in place could degrade ordamage the system.
Your vehicle cabin air filter gives you andyour passengers the following benefits:
•It improves your driving comfort byreducing particle concentration.
•It improves the interior compartmentcleanliness.
•It protects the climate controlcomponents from particle deposits.
Change the air filter element at the properintervals.
For additional cabin air filter information,or to replace the filter, see an authorizeddealer.
REMOTE START (If Equipped)
You can switch this feature on or off andadjust the settings using the informationdisplay.
The system adjusts the interiortemperature depending on your chosensettings during remote start.
You cannot adjust the climate controlsetting during remote start operation.When you switch the ignition on, theclimate control system will return to theprevious settings. You can now makeadjustments.
You can switch on certainvehicle-dependent features when needed,such as:
•Heated seats.
•Cooled seats.
•Heated steering wheel.
•Heated mirrors.
•Heated rear window.
Automatic Settings
In hot weather, the system is set to 72°F(22°C). The cooled seats are set to high(if available, and selected to AUTO in theinformation display).
In moderate weather, the system eitherheats or cools (based on previoussettings). The rear defroster, heatedmirrors and heated or cooled seats do notautomatically turn on.
In cold weather, the system is set to 72°F(22°C). The heated seats are set to high(if available, and selected to AUTO in theinformation display). The heated rearwindow and heated mirrors automaticallyturn on.
113
C-MAX Energi / C-MAX Hybrid (CCG) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing
Climate ControlE72507

•Keep the tires properly inflated andonly use the recommended size.
•Aggressive driving increases theamount of energy required to moveyour vehicle. In general, you canachieve better fuel economy with mildto moderate acceleration anddeceleration. Moderate braking isparticularly important since it allowsyou to maximize the energy capturedby the regenerative braking system.
Additional Tips:
•Do not carry extra loads.
•Be mindful of adding externalaccessories that may increaseaerodynamic drag.
•Observe posted speed limits.
•Perform all scheduled maintenance.
•There is no need to wait for your engineto warm up. The vehicle is ready todrive immediately after starting.
PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLE
OPERATION
Plug-in Power Mode and HybridMode
You must plug in your Energi vehicleregularly for optimal use of the highvoltage battery's extended rangecapability. Charging your vehicle addselectrical energy. This energy is used topropel the vehicle in plug-in power mode.
Estimated electric range is shown in bluenext to gasoline range at the bottom of theright information display. You can alsoconfigure MyView to include detailedvehicle range information. See Gauges(page 84).
The system maximizes the use ofelectric-only operation in plug-in powermode. System conditions may requireengine operation; however, the systemuses plug-in power whenever possible.
When your plug-in power is depleted, thepowertrain system will automaticallyswitch to hybrid mode. Hybrid mode usesboth the gasoline engine and electricmotor to power your vehicle and maximizefuel economy.
EV Modes
Your vehicle contains selectableEV modes through the EV buttonlocated on the center of theinstrument panel, below the climatecontrols.
These modes are available when yourvehicle can run under high voltage batterypower. With your vehicle in driving mode,you can change EV modes with each pressof the EV button. The current mode will bedisplayed in the left-hand instrumentcluster screen.
Auto EV
This mode provides anautomatic use of high voltagebattery power during the drive,staying in electric mode when possible andrunning the engine when needed. Thismode will be the only one available if theplug-in power has been depleted.
EV Now
This mode provides an electriconly driving experience. Theleft-hand information displaychanges to a screen displaying youraverage miles or kilometers per chargealong with EV specific tools and functions.
137
C-MAX Energi / C-MAX Hybrid (CCG) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing
Unique Driving CharacteristicsE144814 E155152 E144814

When refueling the vehicle fuel tank froma fuel container, do the following:
1.Fully open the fuel tank filler door untilit engages.
2.Fully insert the fuel filler funnel into thefuel tank filler pipe opening.
3. Add fuel to your vehicle from the fuelcontainer.
4. Remove the fuel filler funnel from thefuel tank filler pipe opening.
5. Fully close the fuel tank filler door.
6. Clean the fuel filler funnel and place itback in your vehicle or correctly disposeof it.
Note:Extra funnels can be purchased froman authorized dealer if you choose todispose of the funnel.
REFUELING
WARNINGS
Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuelfire can cause severe injuries.
Read and follow all the instructionson the pump island.
WARNINGS
When refueling always shut theengine off and never allow sparks oropen flames near the fuel tank fillervalve. Never smoke or use a cell phonewhile refueling. Fuel vapor is extremelyhazardous under certain conditions. Avoidinhaling excess fumes.
Stay outside your vehicle and do notleave the fuel pump unattendedwhen refueling your vehicle.
Keep children away from the fuelpump. Never let children pump fuel.
Wait at least 10 seconds beforeremoving the fuel pump nozzle toallow any residual fuel to drain intothe fuel tank.
Stop refueling after the fuel pumpnozzle automatically shuts off for thesecond time. Failure to follow thiswill fill the expansion space in the fuel tankand could lead to fuel overflowing.
Do not remove the fuel pump nozzlefrom its fully inserted position whenrefueling.
The fuel system may be underpressure. If you hear a hissing soundnear the fuel filler inlet, do not refueluntil the sound stops. Otherwise, fuel mayspray out, which could cause seriouspersonal injury.
Easy Fuel™ Capless System
Your vehicle has an auto-sealing featurethat locks the fuel tank refueling valve andthe fuel filler door. Before you can refuelyour vehicle, you must press the fuel fillerdoor release button on the instrumentpanel. Pressing the button unlocks the fueltank refueling valve and opens the fuelfiller door.
Note: It can take up to fifteen seconds forthe fuel filler door to open.
145
C-MAX Energi / C-MAX Hybrid (CCG) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, First Printing
Fuel and RefuelingE157452