2017 FORD C MAX HYBRID wipers
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We recommend that you wash your vehicle
with a sponge and lukewarm water
containing a car shampoo.
Cleaning the Headlamps
Note:
Do not scrape the headlamp lenses
or use abrasives, alcoholic solvents or
chemical solvents to clean them.
Note: Do not wipe the headlamps when
they are dry.
Cleaning the Rear Window
Note: Do not scrape the inside of the rear
window or use abrasives or chemical
solvents to clean it.
Use a clean, lint free cloth or a damp
chamois leather to clean the inside of the
rear window.
Cleaning the Chrome Trim
Note: Do not use abrasives or chemical
solvents. Use soapy water.
Note: Do not apply cleaning product to hot
surfaces and do not leave cleaning product
on chrome surfaces for a period of time
exceeding that which is recommended.
Note: Industrial-strength (heavy-duty)
cleaners, or cleaning chemicals, may cause
damage over a period of time.
Cleaning Stripes or Graphics (If
Equipped)
Hand washing your vehicle is preferred
however, pressure washing may be used
under the following conditions:
• Do not use water pressure higher than
2,000 psi (14,000 kPa)
.
• Do not use water hotter than
179°F
(82°C). •
Use a spray with a
40° wide spray
angle pattern.
• Keep the nozzle at a
12 in (305 mm)
distance and 90° angle to your
vehicle's surface.
Note: Holding the pressure washer nozzle
at an angle to the vehicle's surface may
damage graphics and cause the edges to
peel away from the vehicle's surface.
Body Paintwork Preservation
We recommend that you wax the
paintwork once or twice a year.
Note: Do not polish your vehicle in strong
sunshine.
Note: Do not allow polish to touch plastic
surfaces. It could be difficult to remove.
Note: Do not apply polish to the windshield
or rear window. This could cause the wipers
to become noisy and they may not clear the
window properly.
WAXING
Regular waxing is necessary to protect your
car's paint from the elements. We
recommend that you wash and wax the
painted surface once or twice a year.
When washing and waxing, park your
vehicle in a shaded area out of direct
sunlight. Always wash your vehicle before
applying wax.
• Use a quality wax that does not contain
abrasives.
• Follow the manufacturer ’s instructions
to apply and remove the wax.
• Apply a small amount of wax in a
back-and-forth motion, not in circles.
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•
Do not allow wax to come in contact
with any non-body (low-gloss black)
colored trim. The wax will discolor or
stain the parts over time.
•Roof racks.
• Bumpers.
• Grained door handles.
• Side moldings.
• Mirror housings.
• Windshield cowl area.
• Do not apply wax to glass areas.
• After waxing, your car's paint should
feel smooth, and be free of streaks and
smudges.
CLEANING THE ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they are
clean because grease and dirt buildup keep
the engine warmer than normal.
When washing:
• Take care when using a power washer
to clean the engine. The high-pressure
fluid could penetrate the sealed parts
and cause damage.
• Do not spray a hot engine with cold
water to avoid cracking the engine
block or other engine components.
• Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and
Degreaser on all parts that require
cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In
Canada, use Motorcraft Engine
Shampoo.
• Never wash or rinse the engine while it
is hot or running; water in the running
engine may cause internal damage. •
Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,
spark plug wire or spark plug well, or
the area in and around these locations.
• Cover the battery, power distribution
box, and air filter assembly to prevent
water damage when cleaning the
engine.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmental
fallout can result in windshield and wiper
blade contamination. Dirty windshield and
wipers will result in poor windshield wiper
operation. Keep the windshield and wiper
blades clean to maintain windshield wiper
performance.
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
• Clean the windshield with a
non-abrasive glass cleaner. When
cleaning the interior of the windshield,
avoid getting any glass cleaner on the
instrument panel or door panels. Wipe
any glass cleaner off these surfaces
immediately.
• For windshields contaminated with
tree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, clean
the entire windshield using steel wool
(no greater than 0000 grade) in a
circular motion and rinse with water.
• Clean the wiper blades with isopropyl
rubbing alcohol or windshield washer
concentrate.
Note: Do not use razor blades or other
sharp objects to clean or remove decals
from the inside of the heated rear window.
The vehicle warranty does not cover
damage caused to the heated rear window
grid lines.
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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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A/C
See: Climate Control......................................... 109
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 162
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 163
Accessories....................................................437 Exterior style........................................................ 437
Interior style.......................................................... 437
Lifestyle.................................................................. 437
Peace of mind..................................................... 437
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
Active Park Assist.........................................170 Automatic Steering into Parking
Space................................................................... 171
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature...........172
Troubleshooting the System.......................... 173
Using Active Park Assist................................... 170
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................236 Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................ 237
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 236
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................68
Airbag Disposal
..............................................46
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 109
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............244
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm......................................... 67
Ambient Lighting.............................................77
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................67
Arming the Alarm................................................. 67
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 67
Appendices....................................................459
Apps.................................................................409 ........................................................................\
......... 409
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link..................... 411
At a Glance........................................................16
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............91 Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime................................................................... 91
Engine On Warning Chime................................. 91Headlamps On Warning Chime.......................
91
Key in Ignition Warning Chime......................... 91
Keyless Warning Alert ......................................... 91
Parking Brake On Warning Chime................... 91
Audio Control..................................................68 Seek, Next or Previous....................................... 69
Audio System................................................289 General Information......................................... 289
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ Satellite Radio...........................................298
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ CD
..................................................................290
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD..................................................293
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/ FM/CD...........................................................294
Menu Structure.................................................. 296
Autolamps.........................................................74 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps......................................................... 75
Automatic Climate Control......................109 Dual Zone Temperature Control..................... 111
Single Zone Temperature Control.................110
Smart Zone............................................................. 111
Temperature Control.......................................... 110
Automatic Engine Shutdown...................133
Automatic Transmission
...........................159
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 160
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 161
Understanding the Shift Positions of your Automatic Transmission............................. 159
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................232
Autowipers.........................................................71
Auxiliary Power Points................................126 110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 126
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 126
Locations............................................................... 126
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery...................... 233
Blind Spot Information System...............179 Switching the System Off and On................181
System Errors...................................................... 180
Using the System................................................ 179
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Using the Information Display
Controls............................................................. 165
Using Voice Recognition...........................308 Audio Voice Commands................................. 359
Initiating a Voice Session............................... 308
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 362
Navigation Voice Commands........................ 361
Phone Voice Commands............................... 360
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 363
System Interaction and Feedback.............309
Voice Settings Commands............................ 363
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................207
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................247
General Information.......................................... 247
Vehicle Certification Label
.......................285
Vehicle Identification Number................284
Vehicle Storage
.............................................253
12V Battery........................................................... 254
Body........................................................................\
253
Brakes.................................................................... 254
Cooling System.................................................. 254
Engine..................................................................... 253
Fuel System......................................................... 253
General.................................................................. 253
Miscellaneous..................................................... 254
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................254
Tires........................................................................\
254
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 109
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............284
Voice Control...................................................69
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................87 Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 88
Battery..................................................................... 88
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 88
Brake System........................................................ 88
Cruise Control....................................................... 88
Direction Indicator............................................... 88
Door Ajar................................................................. 88EcoSelect................................................................
88
Engine and Motor Coolant Temperature..................................................... 88
Engine Oil................................................................ 89
EV Later................................................................... 89
EV Now.................................................................... 89
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................... 89
Front Airbag........................................................... 89
Front Fog Lamps.................................................. 89
Grade Assist........................................................... 89
High Beam.............................................................. 89
Liftgate Ajar............................................................ 89
Low Battery............................................................ 89
Low Fuel Level...................................................... 89
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 89
Parking Lamps...................................................... 90
Powertrain Fault................................................... 90
Ready to Drive....................................................... 90
Service Engine Soon........................................... 90
Stability Control................................................... 90
Stability Control Off............................................. 91
Stop Safely.............................................................. 91
Vehicle Plugged in................................................. 91
Washer Fluid Check....................................232
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 247
See: Wipers and Washers................................... 71
Waxing.............................................................248
Wheels and Tires
.........................................255
Technical Specifications................................ 280
Windows and Mirrors
....................................78
Windshield Washers......................................72
Windshield Wipers..........................................71
Intermittent Wipe.................................................. 71
Speed Dependent Wipers.................................. 71
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 234
Wipers and Washers......................................71
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