2018 FORD C-MAY HYBRID heating

Note:
Make sure that the coolant level is
between the MIN and the MAX marks on
the coolant reservoir.
Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. The
level may extend beyond the
MAX mark.
Maintain coolant concentration within
48% to 50%, which equates to a freeze
point between -30°F (-34°C) and -34°F
(-37°C). Coolant concentration should be
checked using a refractometer. We do not
recommend the use of hydrometers or
coolant test strips for measuring coolant
concentration.
Adding Coolant WARNINGS
Do not add engine coolant when the
engine is hot. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal
injury. Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap when the engine is running or
hot.
Note:
Automotive fluids are not
interchangeable. Do not use coolant or
windshield washer fluid outside of its
specified function and vehicle location.
Note: Do not use stop leak pellets, cooling
system sealants, or non-specified additives
as they can cause damage to the engine
cooling or heating systems. Resulting
component damage may not be covered by
the vehicle Warranty. It is very important to use prediluted
coolant approved to the correct
specification in order to avoid plugging the
small passageways in the engine cooling
system. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 274). Do not mix
different colors or types of coolant in your
vehicle. Mixing of engine coolants or using
an incorrect coolant may harm the engine
or cooling system components and may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
Note: If prediluted coolant is not available,
use the approved concentrated coolant
diluting it to 50/50 with distilled water. See
Capacities and Specifications (page 270).
Using water that has not been deionized
may contribute to deposit formation,
corrosion and plugging of the small cooling
system passageways.
Note: Coolants marketed for all makes and
models may not be approved to Ford
specifications and may cause damage to
the cooling system. Resulting component
damage may not be covered by the vehicle
Warranty.
If the coolant level is at or below the
minimum mark, add prediluted coolant
immediately.
To top up the coolant level do the
following:
1. Unscrew the cap slowly. Any pressure escapes as you unscrew the cap.
2. Add prediluted coolant approved to the correct specification. See
Capacities and Specifications (page
270
).
3. Add enough prediluted coolant to reach the correct level.
4. Replace the coolant reservoir cap, turn
it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance.
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5. Check the coolant level in the coolant
reservoir the next few times you drive
your vehicle. If necessary, add enough
prediluted engine coolant to bring the
coolant level to the correct level.
If you have to add more than 1.1 qt (1 L) of
engine coolant per month, have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Operating an engine with a low level of
coolant can result in engine overheating
and possible engine damage.
Note: During normal vehicle operation, the
coolant may change color from orange to
pink or light red. As long as the coolant is
clear and uncontaminated, this color change
does not indicate the coolant has degraded
nor does it require the coolant to be drained,
the system to be flushed, or the coolant to
be replaced.
In case of emergency, you can add a large
amount of water without engine coolant
in order to reach a vehicle service location.
In this instance, qualified personnel:
1. Must drain the cooling system.
2. Chemically clean the cooling system.
3. Refill with prediluted coolant as soon as possible.
Water alone, without coolant, can cause
engine damage from corrosion,
overheating or freezing.
Do not use the following as a coolant
substitute:
• Alcohol.
• Methanol.
• Brine.
• Any coolant mixed with alcohol or
methanol antifreeze.
Alcohol and other liquids can cause engine
damage from overheating or freezing. Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to
the coolant. These can be harmful and
compromise the corrosion protection of
the coolant.
Recycled Coolant
We do not recommend the use of recycled
coolant as an approved recycling process
is not yet available.
Dispose of used engine coolant in an
appropriate manner. Follow your
community's regulations and standards
for recycling and disposing of automotive
fluids.
Severe Climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates:
•
It may be necessary to increase the
coolant concentration above 50%.
• A coolant concentration of 60%
provides improved freeze point
protection. Coolant concentrations
above 60% decrease the overheat
protection characteristics of the
coolant and may cause engine
damage.
If you drive in extremely hot climates:
• You can decrease the coolant
concentration to 40%.
• Coolant concentrations below 40%
decrease the freeze and corrosion
protection characteristics of the
coolant and may cause engine
damage.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme
climates should use prediluted coolant for
optimum cooling system and engine
protection.
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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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General Information
WARNING
Failure to follow these guidelines
could result in an increased risk of
loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
Note:
Make sure you regularly check the
expiry date on the sealant bottle.
Note: Do not use the kit if you have severely
damaged a tire. Only seal punctures located
within the tire tread with the kit.
Do not attempt to repair punctures larger
than ¼ inch (6 millimeters) or damage to
the tire's sidewall. The tire may not
completely seal.
Loss of air pressure may adversely affect
tire performance. For this reason:
Note: Do not drive the vehicle above
50 mph (80 km/h).
Note: Do not drive further than
120 mi
(200 km). Drive only to the closest
authorized Ford dealer or tire repair shop to
have your tire inspected.
• Drive carefully and avoid abrupt
steering maneuvers.
• Periodically monitor tire inflation
pressure in the affected tire; if the tire
is losing pressure, have the vehicle
towed.
• Read the information in the Tips for
Use of the Kit section to make sure safe
operation of the kit and your vehicle.
Tips for Use of the Kit
To ensure safe operation of the kit:
• Read all instructions and cautions fully.
• Before operating the kit, make sure
your vehicle is safely off the road and
away from moving traffic. Switch on
the hazard lights. •
Always set the parking brake to make
sure the vehicle does not move
unexpectedly.
• Do not remove any foreign objects,
such as nails or screws, from the tire.
• When using the kit, leave the engine
running (only if the vehicle is outdoors
or in a well-ventilated area) so the
compressor does not drain the
vehicle's battery.
• Do not allow the compressor to
operate continuously for more than 15
minutes. This will help prevent the
compressor from overheating.
• Never leave the kit unattended during
operation.
• Sealant compound contains latex.
Those with latex sensitivities should
use appropriate precautions to avoid
an allergic reaction.
• Keep the kit away from children.
• Only use the kit when the ambient
temperature is between -22°F (-30°C)
and 158°F (70°C).
• Only use the sealing compound before
the use-by date. The use-by date is on
a label on the sealant canister, which
you can see through the rectangular
viewing window on the bottom of the
compressor. Check the use-by date
regularly and replace the canister after
four years of non-use.
• Do not store the kit unsecured inside
the passenger compartment of the
vehicle as it may cause injury during a
sudden stop or crash. Always store the
kit in its original location.
• After sealant use, an authorized Ford
dealer must replace the tire pressure
monitoring system sensor and valve
stem on the wheel.
• Operating the kit could cause an
electrical disturbance in radio, CD and
DVD player operation.
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When ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE or OIL
CHANGE REQUIRED appears in the
information display, it is time for an oil
change. Make sure you perform the oil
change within two weeks or
500 mi
(800 km) of the ENGINE OIL CHANGE
DUE or OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
message appearing. Make sure you reset
the oil monitoring system after each oil
change.
If your information display resets
prematurely, becomes inoperative or the
vehicle battery becomes discharged or
disconnected, the oil monitoring system
resets to 100% oil life. You should change
your engine oil one year or
10,000 mi
(16,000 km) from the previous oil change.
Never exceed one year or
10,000 mi
(16,000 km) between oil change intervals.
All Vehicles
Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built
with multiple, complex, performance
systems. Every manufacturer develops
these systems using different
specifications and performance features.
That is why it is important to rely upon your
dealership to properly diagnose and repair
your vehicle.
Ford Motor Company has recommended
maintenance intervals for various parts
and component systems based upon
engineering testing. Ford Motor Company
relies upon this testing to determine the
most appropriate mileage for replacement
of oils and fluids to protect your vehicle at
the lowest overall cost to you and
recommends against maintenance
schedules that deviate from the scheduled
maintenance information. We strongly recommend the use of only
genuine Ford, Motorcraft or
Ford-authorized re-manufactured
replacement parts engineered for your
vehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the Ford
Workshop Manual list the recommended
additives and chemicals for your vehicle.
We do not recommend using chemicals or
additives not approved by us as part of
your vehicle
’s normal maintenance. Please
consult your warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a
normal operating characteristic and, by
itself, does not necessarily indicate a
concern or that the fluid needs to be
changed. However, a qualified expert, such
as the factory-trained technicians at your
dealership, should inspect discolored fluids
that also show signs of overheating or
foreign material contamination
immediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle ’s oils and
fluids at the specified intervals or in
conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a
viable way to change fluid for many vehicle
sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are
flushed only with new fluid that is the same
as that required to fill and operate the
system or using a Ford-approved flushing
chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basic
maintenance checks and inspections every
month or at six-month intervals.
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Event Data Recording
See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Exterior Mirrors...............................................80
Blind Spot Information System...................... 82
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 81
Heated Exterior Mirrors....................................... 81
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors........................... 81
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 80
Puddle Lamps........................................................ 81
Signal Indicator Mirrors....................................... 81
F
Fastening the Seatbelts
................................31
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 32
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy.................31
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................244
Floor Mats
.......................................................184
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 77
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11
Ford Protect....................................................413 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY)........................................... 414
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................... 413
Front Fog Lamps.............................................77
Front Parking Aid..........................................160 Obstacle Distance Indicator............................ 161
Front Passenger Sensing System............40
Fuel and Refueling.......................................136
Fuel Consumption
.........................................141
Fuel Economy....................................................... 141
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................137
Fuel Filter
..........................................................221
Fuel Quality.....................................................136 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 136
Fuel Shutoff....................................................187
Fuses.................................................................201
Fuse Specification Chart...........................201 Luggage Compartment Fuse Panel............207
Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel................................................................. 204
Power Distribution Box..................................... 201
Pre-Fuse Box........................................................ 201G
Garage Door Opener
See: Universal Garage Door Opener............118
Gauges...............................................................85 Left Information Display.................................... 85
Right Information Display................................. 86
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 150
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................47
Intelligent Access.................................................. 47
General Maintenance Information........415 Multi-point Inspection....................................... 417
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 416
Protecting Your Investment............................ 415
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?.......................... 415
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?...................................................... 415
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................197
Getting the Services You Need...............194 Away From Home.............................................. 194
Global Opening
..............................................80
Opening the Windows....................................... 80
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 154
Hazard Flashers.............................................187
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 225
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................76
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp.......................... 226
Headrest See: Head Restraints........................................... 111
Head Restraints
...............................................111
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 112
Heated Seats
...................................................117
Heated Windows and Mirrors..................108 Heated Exterior Mirrors.................................... 109
Heated Rear Window....................................... 109
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 106
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High Voltage Battery Cut-Off
Switch............................................................149
........................................................................\
........... 149
High Voltage Battery....................................147 General Information........................................... 147
Hill Start Assist..............................................154 Switching the System On and Off...............155
Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 155
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate ..........................................................108
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold
Weather............................................................ 108
General Hints....................................................... 108
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................ 108
Quickly Heating the Interior........................... 108
Recommended Settings for Cooling..........108
Recommended Settings for Heating..........108
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................154
Home Screen
................................................344
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............212
Hybrid Vehicle Frequently Asked Questions......................................................133
Hybrid Vehicle Operation
............................131
Battery:.................................................................... 132
Braking:................................................................... 132
Driving:..................................................................... 131
Driving to Optimize Fuel Economy...............132
Engine:..................................................................... 132
Starting:................................................................... 131
Stopping:................................................................. 131
Transmission Operation:................................... 131
I
Ignition Switch
...............................................125
In California (U.S. Only).............................195
Information Display Control.......................70
Information Displays.....................................92 General Information............................................ 92
Information Messages
.................................99
AdvanceTrac®...................................................... 99
Alarm........................................................................\
99
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage)............................................................ 100
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System................................................... 100Doors......................................................................
100
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 100
Hill Start Assist..................................................... 101
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 101
Maintenance........................................................ 102
MyKey......................................................................103
Park Aid.................................................................. 103
Park Brake............................................................. 104
Power Steering.................................................... 104
Remote Start....................................................... 104
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................104
Traction Control.................................................. 105
Transmission........................................................ 105
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
........................................85
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................75
Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps...................... 76
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps...............76
Instrument Panel Overview........................16
Interior Lamps
..................................................77
Front Interior Lamp.............................................. 77
Front Interior Lamp - With Panorama Roof...................................................................... 78
Rear Interior Lamp............................................... 78
Interior Mirror
...................................................82
Automatic Dimming Mirror............................... 82
Manual Dimming Mirror..................................... 82
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................188 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 188
Jump Starting...................................................... 190
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 188
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 190
K
Keyless Starting.............................................125 Ignition Modes..................................................... 126
Keys and Remote Controls.........................47
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