2017 FORD C MAX ENERGI Owners Manual

DescriptionItemCallout
This indicates which mode is active within the vehiclesystem.Power FlowA
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
The electric motor andgasoline engine arepowering the vehicle.
Status: Hybrid Drive
The hybrid system isstoring power in the high-voltage battery.
Status: Charging HVBattery
The vehicle is either atrest, or sharing very littlepower between the elec-tric system parts.
Status: Idle
The vehicle is driving inelectric mode (the poweris coming from the elec-tric motor). The gasolineengine is off in this mode.
Status: Electric Drive
The high-voltage batterycharging from the char-ging station is complete.
Status: Charge Complete
Shows the direction of power flow between thewheels and the electric motor.Motor-to-Wheel FlowB
Represents the hybrid electric motor. The higher themotor power is, the larger the circle around this node.Any time the vehicle is ready to be driven, the motornode illuminates.
Electric MotorC
Shows the direction of power flow between the high-voltage battery and the electric motor. Flow towardthe motor indicates the battery is providing power toaccelerate the vehicle (discharging the battery). Flowtoward the battery indicates the electric motor isproviding power to the battery (charging the battery).
1Battery-to-Motor FlowD
Appears when you plug your vehicle into the chargingstation. When charging the high voltage battery fromthe charging station, you can see flow from the plugto the battery on the screen.
PlugE
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DescriptionItemCallout
Includes all power usage from the low voltageaccessories such as the climate control fan, head-lights and heated seats. The higher the power usageis from these accessories, the larger the circle aroundthe node. This node illuminates anytime the vehicleis on since there is always some low level power inuse.
2OtherF
Includes the power usage from the high-voltageclimate control components such as the electric A/C compressor and the electric heater. The higher thepower usage is from these components, the largerthe circle around this node.
2,3ClimateG
Represents your high-voltage battery. A circle illumin-ates around the node when the high-voltage batteryis receiving power from regenerative braking or enginecharging. The higher the power going into the high-voltage battery, the larger the circle around this node.
BatteryH
Represents the fuel tank in the vehicle.FuelI
Shows flow from the fuel tank to the engine whenthe engine is on and using fuel (there are some caseswhere the engine is on, but not using any fuel). Whenthe engine is on, but not using fuel, the engine nodeis active, but the fuel flow path is off. An example ofthis is when your foot is off the accelerator pedal andthe vehicle is traveling at a high speed.
Fuel-to-Engine FlowJ
Provides you with the reason(s) the gasoline engineis on. When the gasoline engine is off, this displaydoes not appear.Engine On due to reasonsdisplayed by the system are in a chart following thislist.
Engine On due to:K
Shows the direction of power flow between theengine and the electric motor. The direction indicatesif the engine is providing power to the high-voltageelectrical system, or if the high-voltage electricalsystem is providing power to control or start theengine.
Motor-to-Engine FlowL
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DescriptionItemCallout
Represents the gasoline engine. It illuminates onlywhen the gasoline engine is on. The higher the enginepower is, the larger the circle around this node.
EngineM
Shows the direction of the power flow between theengine and the wheels.Engine-to-Wheels FlowN
Represents the power going to the wheels. The higherthe wheel power is, the larger the circle around thisnode. When the engine is off, drive power displays inblue. When the engine is on, drive power displays ingrey.
DriveO
1The battery-to-motor flow includesbattery power the vehicle is using foracceleration. It does not include energy thevehicle is using for accessories (such as airconditioning, headlights and radio). Thisscreen displays accessories and climateusage separately.
2Accessories indicates electrical powerdemands from your vehicle’s accessorysystems. Accessories use power but do notcontribute to making the vehicle move. Thepower flow displays power usage from theclimate control system and otheraccessories separately.3The climate control system may
determine A/C is necessary even when youturn it off. In this case, you may see someclimate power when the A/C is off.
Engine On due to
The engine is on because of the heater setting. Reduceor turn off the heater setting to return to electric mode.Heater Setting
The engine is on because the vehicle speed exceedsthe level for electric mode operation. Reduce the speedto return to electric mode.
High Speed
The engine is on when applying pressure to the acceler-ator pedal or switching on the speed control. Reducepressure on the accelerator pedal or switch off thespeed control to return to full electric mode.
Drive Power
The engine is on because the vehicle is in neutral gear.Shift out of neutral gear to return to electric mode.Neutral Gear
The engine is on because the vehicle is in low gear. Shiftout of low gear to return to electric mode.Low Gear
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Engine On due to
The engine is on to charge the high-voltage battery. Thevehicle returns to electric mode once the battery ischarged.
Battery Charging
The engine is on to maintain engine oil quality. Thevehicle returns to electric mode when low engine usemode is complete. See Plug-In Hybrid VehicleOperation (page 137).
Low Use
The engine is on due to high or low high-voltage batterytemperature. This is a normal operating condition. Thevehicle returns to electric mode automatically whenpossible.
Battery Temperature
The engine is on to optimize vehicle operation. Thevehicle returns to electric mode when possible.Normal Operation
The engine is on to provide increased powertrainbraking. This can occur when you turn on the gradeassist feature, when speed control is on or when drivingwith your foot off the accelerator pedal. Turning offgrade assist or speed control may allow the vehicle toreturn to electric mode.
Engine Braking Active
Privacy Notice for GPS Mapping withMyFord
MyFord allows for GPS mapping when avehicle is registered to a MyFord Mobileaccount. To remove the vehicle from theaccount, thereby removing GPS mappingability, a Master Reset can be performedin the vehicle. See Settings (page 412).
Before transferring ownership of a vehicle,owners may choose to execute a MasterReset or Factory Reset (completed via theMyFord Mobile website). Either methodremoves the vehicle from all MyFordMobile accounts.
It is recommended that new ownersconduct a Master Reset upon takingpossession of the vehicle to remove it fromany existing MyFord Mobile accounts. Thenew owner can activate a MyFord Mobileaccount by completing registration processon the website.
APPS
The system enables voice, steering wheel,and touch screen control of SYNC 3AppLink enabled smartphone apps. Oncean app is running through AppLink, you cancontrol main features of the app throughvoice commands and steering wheelcontrols.
Note:Available AppLink enabled apps willvary by market.
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Note:You must pair and connect yoursmartphone via Bluetooth to SYNC 3 toaccess AppLink.
Note:iPhone users need to connect thephone to the USB port.
Note:For information on available apps,supported smartphone devices andtroubleshooting tips please visit:
Websites
owner.ford.comwww.syncmyride.cawww.syncmaroute.ca
Note:Make sure you have an active accountfor the app that you have downloaded.Some apps will work automatically with nosetup. Other apps will want you to configureyour personal settings and personalize yourexperience by creating stations or favorites.We recommend you do this at home oroutside of your vehicle.
Note:We encourage you to review thesmartphone app’s terms of service andprivacy policies because Ford is notresponsible for your app or its use of data.
Note:AppLink is a native SYNC systemfeature. Accessing mobile apps throughAppLink is only possible when Android Autoor Apple CarPlay are disabled. Some appsmay only be accessible in the car throughApplink and others only through AndroidAuto or Apple CarPlay. Please refer to theSmartphone Connectivity information todisable Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.
Note:In order to use an app with SYNC 3,the App needs to be running in thebackground of your phone. If you shut downthe app on your phone, it shuts down theapp on SYNC 3 as well.
Note:If a SYNC 3 AppLink compatible appis not shown in the Apps Domain, make surethe required app is running on the mobiledevice.
Action and Descrip-tionMenu Item
SYNC 3 will searchand connect tocompatible app(s)running on yourmobile device.
Connect MobileApps
Enabling SYNC 3 Mobile Apps
In order to enable mobile apps, SYNC 3requires user consent to send and receiveapp authorization information and updatesusing the data plan associated with theconnected device.
The connected device sends data to Fordin the United States. The information isencrypted and includes your VIN, SYNC 3module number, odometer, usagestatistics and debugging information. Weretain this data for only as long asnecessary to provide this service,troubleshoot, and improve products andservices and to offer you products andservices that may interest you whereallowed by law.
Note:You must enable mobile apps foreach connected device the first time youselect a mobile app using the system.
Note:Ford reserves the right to limitfunctionality or deactivate mobile apps atany time.
Note:Standard data rates apply. Ford isnot responsible for any additional chargesyou may receive from your service provider,when your vehicle sends or receives datathrough the connected device. This includesany additional charges incurred due todriving in areas when roaming out of a homenetwork.
You can enable and disable apps throughsettings. See Settings (page 412).
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App Permissions
The system organizes the App permissionsinto groups. You can grant these grouppermissions individually. You can changea permission group status any time whennot driving, by using the settings menu.While in the settings menu, you can alsosee the data included in each group.
When you launch an app using SYNC 3,the system may ask you to grant certainpermissions, for example Vehicleinformation, Driving characteristics, GPSand Speed, and/or Push notifications. Youcan enable all groups or none of themduring the initial app permissions prompts.The settings menu offers individual grouppermission control.
Note:You are only prompted to grantpermissions the first time you use an appwith SYNC 3.
Note:If you disable group permissions,apps will still be enabled to work with SYNC3 unless you deactivate All Apps in thesettings menu.
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link (If
Equipped)
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash andinjury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagainst the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
Note:SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link maynot be available in all markets.
Note:In order to use SiriusXM Traffic andTravel Link, your vehicle must havenavigation.
Note:A paid subscription is required toaccess and use these features. Go towww.siriusxm.com/travellink for moreinformation.
Note:Visit www.siriusxm.com/traffic andclick on Coverage map and details for acomplete listing of all traffic areas coveredby SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.
Note:Neither Sirius nor Ford is responsiblefor any errors or inaccuracies in the SiriusXMTraffic and Travel Link services or its use invehicles.
When you subscribe to SiriusXM Trafficand Travel Link, it can help you locate thebest gas prices, find movie listings, getcurrent traffic alerts, view the currentweather map, get accurate ski conditionsand see scores to current sports games.
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Action and DescriptionMenu Item
Touch these buttons to identify traffic incidents on your route,near your vehicle’s current location or near any of your favoriteplaces, if programmed.
Traffic on Route
Traffic Nearby
Touch this button to view fuel prices at stations close to yourvehicle’s location or on an active navigation route.Fuel Prices
Touch this button to view nearby movie theaters and theirshow times, if available.Movie Listings
Touch this button to view the nearby weather, current weather,or the five-day forecast for the chosen area.Weather
Select to see the weather map,which can show storms, radarinformation, charts and winds.
Map
Select to choose from a listing ofweather locations.Area
Touch this button to view scores and schedules from a varietyof sports. You can also save up to 10 favorite teams for easieraccess. The score automatically refreshes when a game is inprogress.
Sports Info
Touch this button to view ski conditions for a specific area.Ski Conditions
SETTINGS
Under this menu, you can access andadjust the settings for many of the systemfeatures. To access additional settings,swipe the screen left or right.
Sound
Pressing this button allows you to adjustthe following:
Sound Settings
Returns Treble, Midrange, and Bass sound settings to factory levels.Reset All
Adjusts the high frequency level.Treble
Adjusts the middle frequency level.Midrange
Adjusts the low frequency level.Bass
Adjusts the sound ratio from side to side or front to back.Balance / Fade
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Sound Settings
Adjusts the amount the audio system volume increases with speed,or turns the feature off.SpeedCompensatedVol.
Optimizes the sound based on the location of the listeners.Occupancy Mode
StereoSound Settings
Surround
Your vehicle might not have all of these features.
Media Player
This button is available when a mediadevice such as a Bluetooth Stereo or USBdevice is the active audio source. Pressingthe button allows you to access thefollowing options for active devices only.
Action and DescriptionMenu Item
For some Apple devices, SYNC 3 can adjust the playback speed ofpodcasts. When a podcast is playing, you can choose:Podcast Speed
FasterNormalSlower
For some Apple devices, SYNC 3 can adjust the playback speed ofaudiobooks. When an audiobook is playing, you can choose:Audiobook Speed
FasterNormalSlower
Cover art displays from your device’s musicfiles. If no cover art for the files exists on thedevice, then the Gracenote Database providescover art.
Media PlayerCover Art Priority
The Gracenote Database supplied cover art isused for your music files. This overrides anycover art from your device.
Gracenote®
Switches on and off Gracenote® to provide metadata informationsuch as genre, artist, album.Gracenote®Management
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