2017 FORD C MAX HYBRID hood open

8 feet (2.4 meters)
A
Center height of lamp to ground
B
25 feet (7.6 meters)
C
Horizontal reference line
D
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters)
away.
Note: To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block the light
from one headlamp while adjusting the
other.
2. Measure the height of the headlamp bulb center from the ground and mark
an 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontal
reference line on the vertical wall or
screen at this height.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and open
the hood. 4. On the wall or screen you will observe
a flat zone of high intensity light
located at the top of the right hand
portion of the beam pattern. If the top
edge of the high intensity light zone is
not at the horizontal reference line, the
headlamp will need to be adjusted. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each
headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver, turn the adjuster either
clockwise or counterclockwise in order
to aim the headlamp. The horizontal
edge of the brighter light should touch
the horizontal reference line.
6. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
Horizontal Aim Adjustment
Horizontal aim is not required for this
vehicle and is non-adjustable.
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Cooling System
•
Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
12V Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if you disconnect the battery
cables.
We recommend the following options for
your plug-in vehicle:
• Leave your vehicle plugged in. The 12V
battery maintains power if left plugged
in. However, this periodically uses
electricity from the household outlet.
• Connect a battery charger to your 12V
battery and leave it on a continuous,
slow charge.
• Disconnect the 12V battery. If your 12V
battery is located in the luggage
compartment, do not fully shut the
luggage compartment after
disconnecting the 12V battery. Only
leave the luggage compartment open
if your vehicle is stored in a locked
location.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure. Miscellaneous
•
Make sure you cover all linkages,
cables, levers and pins under your
vehicle with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth to remove rust build-up.
• Check fluid levels (including coolant
and gas) to make sure there are no
leaks, and fluids are at recommended
levels.
• If you remove the 12-volt battery, clean
the cable ends and inspect.
Contact an authorized dealer if you have
any concerns or issues.
BODY STYLING KITS
The distance between the underside of
your vehicle and the ground is less than
that of other models. Drive with extreme
care to avoid damage to your vehicle.
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Body Styling Kits..........................................254
Bonnet Lock
See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........222
Booster Seats..................................................25 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 26
Brake Fluid Check........................................232
Brakes...............................................................162 General Information.......................................... 162
Breaking-In.....................................................194
Bulb Specification Chart
...........................242
C
Cabin Air Filter.................................................113
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications...............286 Specifications..................................................... 286
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 247
Center Console
..............................................128
Changing a Bulb...........................................238
Replacing Fog, Park and Direction Indicator
Bulbs.................................................................. 239
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs........................... 238
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb............241
Replacing Reverse Lamp and Tail Lamp Bulbs................................................................... 241
Replacing Tail, Brake and Direction Indicator Bulbs.............................................. 240
Replacing the Center High Mounted Brake Lamp Bulbs..................................................... 242
Changing a Fuse..........................................220 Fuses...................................................................... 220
Changing the 12V Battery
.........................233
Changing the Engine Air Filter................244 Air Cleaner Assembly Components...........244
Installing the Engine Air Filter
Element............................................................ 246
Removing the Engine Air Filter Element............................................................ 245
Changing the Wiper Blades
.....................235
Changing the Rear Window Wiper
Blade................................................................. 236
Changing the Windshield Wiper Blades............................................................... 235
Service Position.................................................. 235
Charging the High Voltage Battery........153 Charge Port........................................................... 156Charging.................................................................
156
Charging Equipment.......................................... 153
Disconnecting the Charging Coupler..........158
Locking the Charging Coupler........................ 157
Waiting to Charge............................................... 157
Checking MyKey System Status...............55 MyKey Distance.................................................... 55
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 55
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 55
Checking the Wiper Blades
......................234
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance
.................................................36
Child Restraint Positioning..........................27
Child Safety.......................................................18
General Information............................................. 18
Child Safety Locks.........................................28 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 29
Right-Hand Side................................................... 29
Cleaning Leather Seats
.............................252
Cleaning Products........................................247
Materials................................................................ 247
Cleaning the Engine
....................................249
Cleaning the Exterior...................................247
Body Paintwork Preservation....................... 248
Cleaning Stripes or Graphics......................... 248
Cleaning the Chrome Trim............................. 248
Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 248
Cleaning the Rear Window............................ 248
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens..........................251
Cleaning the Interior
...................................250
Fabric, Carpets, Cloth Seats, Headliners
and Floor Mats............................................... 250
Instrument Cluster Screens, LCD Screens and Radio Screens........................................ 251
Leather Interior................................................... 250
Rear Windows...................................................... 251
Seatbelts.............................................................. 250
Storage Compartments, Cup Holders and Ashtrays............................................................. 251
Suede Micro Fiber Fabric................................ 250
Cleaning the Wheels
..................................252
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................249
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................53
Climate Control
............................................109
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Using Hill Start Assist.......................................
164
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate............................................................111
Cooling the Interior Quickly.............................. 112
Defrosting and Defogging the Windows Quickly................................................................. 112
General Hints.......................................................... 111
Heating the Interior Quickly............................. 112
Recommended Settings for Cooling ...........112
Recommended Settings for Heating............112
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................. 112
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................163
Home Screen.................................................357
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........222
Hybrid Vehicle Frequently Asked Questions.....................................................140
Hybrid Vehicle Operation...........................135 Battery:................................................................... 136
Braking:................................................................... 136
Driving:.................................................................... 135
Driving to Optimize Fuel Economy..............136
Engine:.................................................................... 136
Starting:.................................................................. 135
Stopping:................................................................ 135
Transmission Operation:.................................. 135
I
Ignition Switch...............................................129
In California (U.S. Only)............................205
Information Display Control.......................70 Multimedia Controls........................................... 70
Information Displays.....................................92 General Information............................................ 92
Information Messages
.................................101
AdvanceTrac®...................................................... 101
Alarm........................................................................\
101
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage)............................................................ 102
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................... 103
Doors....................................................................... 103
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 103
Hill Start Assist................................................... 104
Keys and Intelligent Access............................ 104Maintenance........................................................
105
MyKey..................................................................... 106
Park Aid.................................................................. 106
Park Brake.............................................................. 107
Power Steering.................................................... 107
Remote Start........................................................ 107
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 107
Transmission........................................................ 108
Installing Child Restraints............................19 Child Seats............................................................... 19
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 20
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 22
Using Tether Straps............................................. 24
Instrument Cluster
........................................84
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................75
Instrument Panel Overview........................16
Interior Lamps
.................................................76
Front Interior Lamp.............................................. 76
Front Interior Lamp - With Panorama Roof....................................................................... 77
Rear Interior Lamp................................................ 77
Interior Mirror....................................................81 Auto-Dimming Mirror........................................... 81
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................199 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 199
Jump Starting..................................................... 200
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 199
Removing the Jumper Cables...................... 200
K
Keyless Starting
............................................129
Ignition Modes..................................................... 130
Keys and Remote Controls.........................47
L
Lighting Control
...............................................74
Headlamp Flasher................................................ 74
High Beams............................................................. 74
Lighting...............................................................74
Load Carrying.................................................186
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Load Limit........................................................187
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles.............................................................. 191
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................. 187
Locking and Unlocking
.................................57
Activating Intelligent Access .......................... 58
Autolock.................................................................. 59
Battery Saver......................................................... 60
Illuminated Entry................................................. 60
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 60
Mechanical Key..................................................... 58
Opening a Rear Door from Inside.................. 58
Power Door Locks................................................. 57
Remote Control..................................................... 57
Smart Unlocks For Integrated Keyhead Transmitter........................................................ 59
Smart Unlocks For Intelligent Access Keys ........................................................................\
........ 59
Luggage Covers
.............................................186
Removing the Shade........................................ 186
M
Maintenance..................................................222 General Information.......................................... 222
Manual Liftgate
................................................61
Closing the Liftgate.............................................. 61
Opening the Liftgate............................................ 61
Manual Seats..................................................116 Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward.............................................................. 116
Recline Adjustment............................................. 117
Media Hub......................................................305
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 92
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors................112
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 78
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
Motorcraft Parts...........................................283
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................55
MyKey ™
.............................................................52
Principle of Operation......................................... 52N
Navigation......................................................380
cityseeker............................................................. 388
Destination Mode.............................................. 383
Map Mode............................................................ 380
Navigation Map Updates............................... 389
Navigation Menu............................................... 386
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 389
Waypoints............................................................. 387
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........445 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 445
Normal Maintenance Intervals.................... 445
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................227 Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System............................................................... 227
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check...................................... 226
Opening and Closing the Hood..............222 Closing the Hood................................................ 223
Opening the Hood............................................. 222
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature.....................................................208
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual.........209
Overhead Console
........................................128
P
Parking Aids
...................................................168
Principle of Operation...................................... 168
Parking Brake.................................................163
Passive Anti-Theft System........................66 SecuriLock®........................................................... 66
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System.................... 66
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
..........................37
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?................................................................... 37
Phone...............................................................375 During a Phone Call.......................................... 378
Making Calls......................................................... 377
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 375
Phone Menu......................................................... 376
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The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only)......................206
Tire Care...........................................................261
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 263
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading.............................................................. 261
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 264
Temperature A B C............................................ 262
Traction AA A B C............................................... 262
Treadwear............................................................. 262
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................255
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........276 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System........................................ 277
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....................................... 277
Tire Repair Kit See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................255
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................255 First Stage: Inflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air........................................ 257
General Information......................................... 256
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure............................................................ 259
Tips for Use of the Kit...................................... 256
What to Do After the Tire has Been Sealed............................................................... 259
What to Do When a Tire Is Punctured......................................................... 257
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 255
Towing a Trailer.............................................192
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels...........................................................192
Emergency Towing............................................. 192
Recreational Towing.......................................... 192
Towing..............................................................192
Traction Control
............................................165
Principle of Operation....................................... 165
Transmission Code Designation
............285
Transmission..................................................159
Transmission See: Transmission.............................................. 159
Transporting the Vehicle...........................203 U
Under Hood Overview - Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (HEV)
.............................................223
Under Hood Overview - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
..........................225
Unique Driving Characteristics................135
Universal Garage Door Opener.................121 HomeLink Wireless Control System.............121
USB Port
.........................................................305
Using Cruise Control.....................................177 Switching Cruise Control Off.......................... 178
Switching Cruise Control On........................... 177
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................55
Using Snow Chains
.....................................276
Using Stability Control................................167
Using Summer Tires....................................275
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player.............................................................327
Accessing Your USB Song Library................331
Bluetooth Devices and System Settings............................................................. 333
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port........................................................... 327
Media Menu Features...................................... 330
Media Voice Commands................................. 328
USB 2...................................................................... 333
Voice Commands for Audio Sources.........334
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone.............310 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu................................................................... 315
Accessing Your Phone Settings.................... 318
Bluetooth Devices.............................................. 319
Making Calls......................................................... 314
Pairing a Phone for the First Time.................311
Pairing Subsequent Phones........................... 312
Phone Options during an Active Call..........314
Phone Voice Commands................................. 312
Receiving Calls..................................................... 314
System Settings................................................. 320
Text Messaging.................................................... 316
Using Traction Control
................................165
Switching the System Off............................... 165
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 165
Using a Switch..................................................... 165
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