2017 FORD C MAX ENERGI jump cable

Note:When you try to restart your vehicleafter a fuel shutoff, the vehicle makes surethat the electrical system is safe to restart.Once your vehicle determines that theelectrical system is safe, then the vehiclewill allow you to restart.
Note:In the event that your vehicle doesnot restart after your third attempt, contactan authorized dealer.
JUMP STARTING THE VEHICLE
WARNINGS
The gases around the battery canexplode if exposed to flames, sparksor lit cigarettes. An explosion couldresult in injury or vehicle damage.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid whichcan burn skin, eyes and clothing, ifcontacted.
Do not attempt to push-start yourautomatic transmission vehicle. Automatictransmissions do not have push-startcapability. Attempting to push-start avehicle with an automatic transmissionmay cause transmission damage.
Preparing Your Vehicle
Note:Use only a 12-volt supply to start yourvehicle.
Note:Do not disconnect the battery of thedisabled vehicle as this could damage thevehicle's electrical system.
1. Park the booster vehicle close to thehood of the disabled vehicle makingsure the two vehicles do not touch. Setthe parking brake on both vehicles andstay clear of the engine cooling fan andother moving parts.
2.Check all battery terminals and removeany excessive corrosion before youattach the battery cables. Ensure thatvent caps are tight and level.
3.Turn the heater fan on in both vehiclesto protect from any electrical surges.Turn all other accessories off.
Connecting the Jumper Cables
Your vehicle has a 12-volt battery that hastwo prongs accessible from under thehood. Your vehicle can be jumped thesame way conventional vehicles can byusing these prongs. The illustration belowshows the two connector prongs used forjump-starting your vehicle.
A. Positive prong (+)
B. Negative prong (-)
Note:In the illustration, the vehicle on thebottom is used to designate the assisting(boosting) battery.
Note:Remove the red cap from the positiveprong (A) on your vehicle before connectingthe cables.
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1.Connect the positive (+) jumper cableto the positive (+) prong (A) of thedischarged battery.
2. Connect the other end of the positive(+) cable to the positive (+) terminalof the assisting battery.
3. Connect the negative (-) cable to thenegative (-) terminal of the assistingbattery.
4. Make the final connection of thenegative (-) cable to the negative (-)prong (B) of your vehicle.
Note:Do not attach the negative (-) cableto fuel lines, engine rocker covers, the intakemanifold or electrical components. Theseitems should not be considered groundingpoints.
WARNING
Never connect the negative end ofthe cable to the negative (-) terminalof the discharged battery. A sparkmay cause an explosion of the gases thatsurround the battery. Always use thenegative prong as a grounding point.
Make sure that the cables are clear of fanblades, belts, the moving parts of bothengines, or any fuel delivery system parts.
Jump Starting
1.Start the booster vehicle and press theaccelerator pedal moderately.
2. Start the disabled vehicle. Check theinstrument cluster for the Ready toDrive light as the gasoline engine maynot start, but the electric motor maybe running.
3.Once you start the disabled vehicle, runboth vehicles for an additional threeminutes before disconnecting thejumper cables.
Removing the Jumper Cables
Remove the jumper cables in the reverseorder that they were connected.
Note:In the illustration, the vehicle on thebottom is used to designate the assisting(boosting) battery.
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1. Remove the jumper cable from thenegative prong.
2. Remove the jumper cable on thenegative (-) terminal of the boostervehicle's battery.
3. Remove the jumper cable from thepositive (+) terminal of the boostervehicle's battery.
4. Remove the jumper cable from thepositive (+) prong of the disabledvehicle's battery.
After disconnecting the jumper cables, letthe disabled vehicle sit in Ready to Drivemode for several minutes to charge the12V battery. The disabled vehicle cancharge the 12V battery even if the gasolineengine may be off. The 12V battery willreceive power from the high-voltagebattery instead.
COLLISION, DAMAGE OR FIRE
EVENT
Guidance for Ford Motor CompanyElectric and Hybrid-ElectricVehicles Equipped With HighVoltage Batteries
(Vehicle Owner/Operator/GeneralPublic)Electric and Hybrid-Electric VehicleConsiderations
In the event of damage or fire involvingan electric vehicle (EV) orhybrid-electric vehicle (HEV):
•Always assume the high-voltagebattery and associated componentsare energized and fully charged.
•Exposed electrical components, wiresand high-voltage batteries presentpotential high-voltage shock hazards.
•Venting/off-gassing high-voltagebattery vapors are potentially toxic andflammable.
•Physical damage to the vehicle orhigh-voltage battery may result inimmediate or delayed release of toxic,flammable gases and fire.
Vehicle Information and GeneralSafety Practices
•Know the make and model of yourvehicle.
•Review the owner’s manual andbecome familiar with your vehicle’ssafety information and recommendedsafety practices.
•Do not attempt to repair damagedelectric and hybrid-electric vehiclesyourself. Contact an authorized FordDealer or vehicle manufacturerrepresentative for service.
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Using Hill Start Assist.......................................164Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate............................................................111Cooling the Interior Quickly..............................112Defrosting and Defogging the WindowsQuickly.................................................................112General Hints..........................................................111Heating the Interior Quickly.............................112Recommended Settings for Cooling ...........112Recommended Settings for Heating............112Side Window Defogging in ColdWeather..............................................................112Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................163Home Screen.................................................357Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........222Hybrid Vehicle Frequently AskedQuestions.....................................................140Hybrid Vehicle Operation...........................135Battery:...................................................................136Braking:...................................................................136Driving:....................................................................135Driving to Optimize Fuel Economy..............136Engine:....................................................................136Starting:..................................................................135Stopping:................................................................135Transmission Operation:..................................135
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Ignition Switch...............................................129In California (U.S. Only)............................205Information Display Control.......................70Multimedia Controls...........................................70Information Displays.....................................92General Information............................................92Information Messages.................................101AdvanceTrac®......................................................101Alarm........................................................................101Battery and Charging System (HighVoltage)............................................................102Blind Spot Information and Cross TrafficAlert System....................................................103Doors.......................................................................103Fuel..........................................................................103Hill Start Assist...................................................104Keys and Intelligent Access............................104
Maintenance........................................................105MyKey.....................................................................106Park Aid..................................................................106Park Brake..............................................................107Power Steering....................................................107Remote Start........................................................107Tire Pressure Monitoring System..................107Transmission........................................................108Installing Child Restraints............................19Child Seats...............................................................19Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.........................20Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH)............................................22Using Tether Straps.............................................24Instrument Cluster........................................84Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................75Instrument Panel Overview........................16Interior Lamps.................................................76Front Interior Lamp..............................................76Front Interior Lamp - With PanoramaRoof.......................................................................77Rear Interior Lamp................................................77Interior Mirror....................................................81Auto-Dimming Mirror...........................................81Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................199Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................199Jump Starting.....................................................200Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................199Removing the Jumper Cables......................200
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Keyless Starting............................................129Ignition Modes.....................................................130Keys and Remote Controls.........................47
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Lighting Control...............................................74Headlamp Flasher................................................74High Beams.............................................................74Lighting...............................................................74Load Carrying.................................................186
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