2018 FORD C-MAY HYBRID coolant temperature

Note:
Driving your vehicle without repair
increases the chance of engine damage.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Management (If Equipped) WARNING
To reduce the risk of crash and injury,
be prepared that the vehicle speed
may reduce and the vehicle may not
be able to accelerate with full power until
the coolant temperature reduces. If you tow a trailer with your vehicle, the
engine may temporarily reach a higher
temperature during severe operating
conditions, for example ascending a long
or steep grade in high ambient
temperatures.
At this time, you may notice the coolant
temperature gauge moves toward the red
zone and a message may appear in the
information display.
You may notice a reduction in vehicle
speed caused by reduced engine power in
order to manage the engine coolant
temperature. Your vehicle may enter this
mode if certain high-temperature and
high-load conditions take place. The
amount of speed reduction depends on
vehicle loading, grade and ambient
temperature. If this occurs, there is no need
to pull off the road. You can continue to
drive your vehicle.
The air conditioning may automatically
turn on and off during severe operating
conditions to protect the engine from
overheating. When the coolant
temperature decreases to the normal
operating temperature, the air conditioning
turns on. If the coolant temperature gauge moves
fully into the red zone, or if the coolant
temperature warning or service engine
soon messages appear in your information
display, do the following:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely
possible and shift the transmission into
park (P).
2. Leave the engine running until the coolant temperature gauge needle
returns to the normal position. If the
temperature does not drop after
several minutes, follow the remaining
steps.
3. Switch the engine off and wait for it to
cool. Check the coolant level.
4. If the coolant level is at or below the minimum mark, add prediluted coolant
immediately.
5. If the coolant level is normal, restart the engine and continue.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK
If required, have an authorized dealer check
and change the transmission fluid at the
correct service interval. See
Scheduled
Maintenance (page 415).
The automatic transmission does not have
a transmission fluid dipstick. Your
transmission does not consume fluid.
An authorized dealer should check the
fluid:
• If the transmission is not working
properly.
• If you notice signs of fluid leakage.
Do not use supplemental transmission
fluid additives, treatments or cleaning
agents. The use of these materials may
affect transmission operation and result
in damage to internal transmission
components.
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•
With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
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.
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 battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure. Miscellaneous
•
Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
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,
oil and gas) to make sure there are no
leaks, and fluids are at recommended
levels.
• If you remove the battery, clean the
battery cable ends and check for
damage.
Contact an authorized dealer if you have
any concerns or issues.
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Collision, Damage or Fire Event...............191
Guidance for Ford Motor Company Electric
and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles Equipped
With High Voltage Batteries....................... 191
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................. 216
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........45
Creating a MyKey............................................53 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 53
Cross Traffic Alert
...........................................171
Blocked Sensors.................................................. 173
Switching the System Off and On................173
System Errors........................................................ 173
System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts................................................................... 173
System Limitations............................................. 173
Using the Cross Traffic Alert System............171
Cruise Control
.................................................69
Principle of Operation...................................... 168
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 168
Customer Assistance
..................................194
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording.......................................... 10
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps.............................76
Digital Radio
..................................................288
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 289
Direction Indicators
........................................77
Doors and Locks..............................................57
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................39 Children and Airbags.......................................... 40
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 39
Driver Knee Airbag
.........................................44
Driving Aids.....................................................170
Driving Hints...................................................183
Driving Through Water...............................184
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 76E
Economical Driving
......................................183
EcoSelect.........................................................133
Electric Vehicle Information
.....................376
Power Flow........................................................... 376
Electromagnetic Compatibility
..............433
Emission Law.................................................143 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance..........144
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 143
End User License Agreement
.................435
VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................. 435
Engine Block Heater
....................................128
Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 129
Engine Coolant Check
................................216
Adding Coolant.................................................... 217
Coolant Change.................................................. 219
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 220
Fail-Safe Cooling................................................ 219
Recycled Coolant................................................ 218
Severe Climates.................................................. 218
Engine Emission Control............................143
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System.................... 66
Engine Oil Check
...........................................215
Adding Engine Oil............................................... 215
Operating in Cold Climates and Short Driving Cycles.................................................. 215
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................215
Engine Specifications
.................................270
Entertainment...............................................352 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 354
Apps........................................................................\
362
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................. 361
CD........................................................................\
... 360
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)......................................................... 357
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 354
Sources.................................................................. 353
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 362
USB Ports............................................................. 362
Environment
......................................................15
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Climate Voice Commands..............................
347
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 296
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 350
Navigation Voice Commands....................... 349
Phone Voice Commands................................ 348
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands...................................................... 351
System Interaction and Feedback..............297
Voice Settings Commands............................. 351
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)..........................197
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................235
General Information......................................... 235
Vehicle Certification Label........................273
Vehicle Identification Number.................272
Vehicle Storage
..............................................241
Battery.................................................................... 242
Body........................................................................\
. 241
Brakes..................................................................... 242
Cooling system................................................... 242
Engine...................................................................... 241
Fuel system.......................................................... 242
General................................................................... 241
Miscellaneous..................................................... 242
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 242
Tires........................................................................\
. 242
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 106
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number.............272
Voice Control...................................................69
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators.................87 Anti-Lock Braking System................................. 87
Battery..................................................................... 88
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 88
Brake System........................................................ 88
Cruise Control....................................................... 88
Direction Indicator............................................... 88
Door Ajar................................................................. 88
EcoSelect................................................................ 88
Engine and Motor Coolant Temperature..................................................... 88Engine Oil................................................................
88
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...................................................... 89
Powertrain Fault................................................... 89
Ready to Drive....................................................... 90
Service Engine Soon........................................... 90
Stability Control................................................... 90
Stability Control Off........................................... 90
Stop Safely............................................................. 90
Washer Fluid Check.....................................221
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 235
See: Wipers and Washers................................... 71
Waxing
.............................................................236
Wheels and Tires.........................................244 Technical Specifications................................. 268
Windows and Mirrors....................................79
Windshield Washers
......................................72
Front Camera Washer......................................... 72
Windshield Wipers
..........................................71
Intermittent Wipe.................................................. 71
Speed Dependent Wipers.................................. 71
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 223
Wipers and Washers......................................71
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