2018 FORD C-MAY HYBRID open hood

4.
Open the hood. Support the hood with
the strut.
Closing the Hood
1. Remove the hood strut from the catch
and secure it correctly after use. 2. Lower the hood and allow it to drop
under its own weight for the last 8-12
in (20-30 cm).
Note: Make sure that the hood is correctly
closed.
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW WARNING
The inverter system controller
contains various high-voltage
components that can cause serious
bodily harm or death. The inverter system
controller is not serviceable and should
never be touched, probed, or tampered
with. Note:
Do not attempt to service any of the
high-voltage components or wiring. For
easier identification, the high-voltage wiring
insulation is color coated orange.
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2. Slightly rotate the wiper blade.
3. Disengage the wiper blade from the
wiper arm.
4. Remove the wiper blade.
5. Install in the reverse order.
Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks
into place.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
The headlamps on your vehicle are
properly aimed at the assembly plant. If
your vehicle has been in an accident, the
alignment of your headlamps should be
checked by your authorized dealer. 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 ft (7.6 m) 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 ft (2.4 m) 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.
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BLIS
See: Blind Spot Information System...........170
Body Styling Kits..........................................243
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood............212
Booster Seats..................................................25 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 26
Brake Fluid Check
.........................................221
Brakes...............................................................153
General Information.......................................... 153
Breaking-In......................................................183
Bulb Specification Chart............................231
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................109
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications
................274
Specifications...................................................... 274
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 235
Catalytic Converter......................................144 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 145
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 145
Center Console
..............................................124
Changing a Bulb...........................................226
Replacing Fog, Park and Direction Indicator
Bulbs.................................................................. 228
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs........................... 226
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb..........230
Replacing Reverse Lamp and Tail Lamp Bulbs.................................................................. 229
Replacing Tail, Brake and Direction Indicator Bulbs............................................... 228
Replacing the Center High Mounted Brake Lamp Bulbs..................................................... 230
Changing a Fuse...........................................210 Fuses....................................................................... 210
Changing the 12V Battery..........................222
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................232 Air Cleaner Assembly Components............232
Installing the Engine Air Filter
Element............................................................ 233
Removing the Engine Air Filter Element............................................................ 233Changing the Wiper Blades.....................223
Changing the Rear Window Wiper
Blade
.................................................................. 224
Changing the Windshield Wiper Blades................................................................ 224
Service Position.................................................. 223
Checking MyKey System Status...............55 MyKey Distance.................................................... 55
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 55
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 55
Checking the Wiper Blades......................223
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................35
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
.............................240
Cleaning Products.......................................235
Materials................................................................ 235
Cleaning the Engine
....................................237
Cleaning the Exterior..................................235
Body Paintwork Preservation........................ 236
Cleaning Stripes or Graphics......................... 236
Cleaning the Chrome Trim............................. 236
Cleaning the Headlamps................................ 236
Cleaning the Rear Window............................ 236
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................239
Cleaning the Interior...................................238 Fabric, Carpets, Cloth Seats, Headliners
and Floor Mats............................................... 238
Instrument Cluster Screens, LCD Screens and Radio Screens....................................... 239
Leather Interior................................................... 238
Rear Windows..................................................... 239
Seatbelts............................................................... 238
Storage Compartments, Cup Holders and Ashtrays............................................................ 239
Suede Micro Fiber Fabric................................ 238
Cleaning the Wheels
..................................240
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades............................................................237
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................53
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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Liftgate...............................................................62
Lighting Control...............................................74
Headlamp Flasher................................................ 75
Headlamp High Beam........................................ 74
Lighting...............................................................74 General Information............................................ 74
Load Carrying
..................................................175
Load Limit........................................................176 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 180
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer.................................................................. 176
Load Retaining Fixtures
..............................176
Luggage Anchor Points..................................... 176
Locking and Unlocking
.................................57
Activating Intelligent Access........................... 58
Autolock.................................................................. 60
Battery Saver.......................................................... 61
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..............................................175 Removing the Shade......................................... 175
M
Maintenance...................................................212 General Information........................................... 212
Manual Liftgate
...............................................62
Closing the Liftgate............................................. 62
Opening the Liftgate........................................... 62
Manual Seats
..................................................113
Moving the Seat Backward and
Forward.............................................................. 113
Recline Adjustment............................................ 114
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 92Mirrors
See: Heated Windows and Mirrors..............108
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 79
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
Motorcraft Parts............................................271
MyKey Troubleshooting...............................55
MyKey ™
.............................................................52
Principle of Operation......................................... 52
N
Navigation
......................................................368
cityseeker.............................................................. 375
Destination Mode.............................................. 370
Map Mode............................................................ 369
Navigation Map Updates................................ 376
Navigation Menu................................................ 373
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 376
SYNC AppLink..................................................... 375
Waypoints............................................................. 374
Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........418 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™......................... 418
Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 419
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................216 Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring
System............................................................... 216
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 215
Opening and Closing the Hood...............212 Closing the Hood ................................................. 213
Opening the Hood.............................................. 212
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature......................................................198
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........199
Overhead Console........................................124
P
Parking Aids....................................................159 Principle of Operation....................................... 159
Parking Brake
.................................................154
Passive Anti-Theft System........................66 SecuriLock®........................................................... 66
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System.................... 66
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Technical Specifications
See: Capacities and Specifications............270
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................196
Tire Care..........................................................250 Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 252
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 250
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 253
Temperature A B C............................................. 251
Traction AA A B C................................................ 251
Treadwear.............................................................. 251
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................244
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........265 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 266
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 266
Tire Repair Kit See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................244
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................244 First Stage: Inflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air....................................... 246
General Information......................................... 245
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure........................................................... 248
Tips for Use of the Kit....................................... 245
What to Do After the Tire has Been Sealed............................................................... 248
What to Do When a Tire Is Punctured........................................................ 246
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 244
Towing a Trailer..............................................181
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels............................................................181
Emergency Towing.............................................. 181
Recreational Towing........................................... 181
Towing...............................................................181
Traction Control............................................156
Principle of Operation....................................... 156
Transmission Code Designation
.............273
Transmission..................................................150
Transporting the Vehicle............................192 U
Under Hood Overview
.................................213
Unique Driving Characteristics.................131
Universal Garage Door Opener
................118
HomeLink Wireless Control System............118
USB Port
.........................................................293
Using Cruise Control...................................168 Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 168
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 168
Switching to ECO Cruise.................................. 169
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................55
Using Snow Chains
.....................................264
Using Stability Control...............................158
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player
..............................................................315
Accessing Your USB Song Library................319
Bluetooth Devices and System
Settings.............................................................. 321
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port............................................................ 315
Media Menu Features....................................... 318
Media Voice Commands................................. 316
USB 2....................................................................... 321
Voice Commands for Audio Sources..........322
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone
............298
Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 303
Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 306
Bluetooth Devices............................................. 307
Making Calls........................................................ 302
Pairing a Phone for the First Time..............299
Pairing Subsequent Phones......................... 300
Phone Options during an Active Call.........302
Phone Voice Commands............................... 300
Receiving Calls................................................... 302
System Settings................................................ 308
Text Messaging.................................................. 304
Using Traction Control................................156 Switching the System Off............................... 156
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 156
Using a Switch..................................................... 156
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 156
Using Voice Recognition
...........................296
Audio Voice Commands................................. 346
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