2018 FORD C-MAY HYBRID service indicator

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The traction control system helps avoid
drive wheel spin and loss of traction.
If your vehicle begins to slide, the system
applies the brakes to individual wheels
and, when needed, reduces engine power
at the same time. If the wheels spin when
accelerating on slippery or loose surfaces,
the system reduces engine power in order
to increase traction.
USING TRACTION CONTROL
WARNING
The stability and traction control
light illuminates steadily if the
system detects a failure. Make sure
you did not manually disable the traction
control system using the information
display controls or the switch. If the
stability control and traction control light
is still illuminating steadily, have the
system serviced by an authorized dealer
immediately. Operating your vehicle with
the traction control disabled could lead to
an increased risk of loss of vehicle control,
vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. The system automatically turns on each
time you switch the ignition on.
If your vehicle is stuck in mud or snow,
switching traction control off may be
beneficial as this allows the wheels to spin.
Note:
When you switch traction control off,
stability control remains fully active.
Switching the System Off
When you switch the system off or on, a
message appears in the information
display showing system status.
You can switch the system off by either
using the information display controls or
the switch. Using the Information Display
Controls
You can switch this feature off or on in the
information display. See General
Information (page 92).
Using a Switch
(If Equipped)
Use the traction control switch on the
instrument panel to switch the system off
or on.
System Indicator Lights and
Messages The stability and traction control
light:
• Temporarily illuminates on engine
start-up.
• Flashes when a driving condition
activates either of the systems.
• Illuminates if a problem occurs in either
of the systems. The stability and traction control
off light temporarily illuminates
on engine start-up and stays on
when you switch the traction control
system off.
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Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting
Roadside Assistance
To fully assist you should you have a
vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company of
Canada, Limited offers a complimentary
roadside assistance program. This
program is eligible within Canada or the
continental United States.
This program is separate from the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty, but the coverage
is concurrent with the powertrain coverage
period of your vehicle.
Canadian customers who require roadside
assistance, call 1-800-665-2006.
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using
Roadside Assistance
Complete the roadside assistance
identification card and place it in your
wallet for quick reference.
In Canada, this card is found in the
Warranty Guide in the glove compartment
of your vehicle.
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside
Assistance Program Coverage
The service is available 24 hours a day,
seven days a week.
Canadian roadside coverage and benefits
may differ from the U.S. coverage.
If you require more information, please
refer to the coverage section of your
warranty guide, call us in Canada at
1-800-665-2006, or visit our website at
www.ford.ca.
HAZARD FLASHERS
Note:
The hazard flashers operate when
the ignition is in any position, or if the key is
not in the ignition. If used when the vehicle
is not running, the battery loses charge. As
a result, there may be insufficient power to
restart your vehicle. The flasher control is on the
instrument panel. Use your
hazard flashers when your
vehicle is creating a safety hazard for other
motorists.
• Press the flasher control and all front
and rear direction indicators flash.
• Press the button again to switch them
off.
FUEL SHUTOFF WARNING
If your vehicle has been involved in a
crash, have the fuel system checked.
Failure to follow this instruction
could result in fire, personal injury or death. Note:
When you try to restart your vehicle
after a fuel shutoff, the vehicle makes sure
that various systems are safe to restart.
Once the vehicle determines the systems
are safe, then the vehicle allows you to
restart.
Note: In the event that your vehicle does
not restart after your third attempt, contact
a qualified technician.
The fuel pump shutoff stops the flow of
fuel to the engine in the event of a
moderate to severe crash. Not every
impact causes a shutoff.
Should your vehicle shut off after a crash,
you may restart your vehicle.
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•
As with any vehicle fire, do not inhale
smoke, vapors or gas from the vehicle,
as they may be hazardous.
• Stay out of the roadway and stay out
of the way of any oncoming traffic
while awaiting the arrival of emergency
responders.
Post-Incident
• Do not store a severely damaged
vehicle with a lithium-ion battery inside
a structure or within 49 ft (15 m) of any
structure or vehicle.
• Make sure that passenger and luggage
compartments remain ventilated.
• Call emergency assistance if you
observe leaking fluids, sparks, smoke
or flames, or hear gurgling or bubbling
from the high-voltage battery.
POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM
The system flashes the direction indicators
and sounds the horn (intermittently) in the
event of a serious impact that deploys an
airbag (front, side, side curtain or Safety
Canopy) or the seatbelt pretensioners.
The horn and indicators turn off when:
• You press the hazard control button.
• You press the panic button on the
remote entry transmitter (if equipped).
• Your vehicle runs out of power.
• Sounding of the horn is only enabled
in specific markets. TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE
If you need to have your vehicle towed,
contact a professional towing service or,
if you are a member of a roadside
assistance program, your roadside
assistance service provider.
We recommend the use of a wheel lift and
dollies or flatbed equipment to tow your
vehicle. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford
Motor Company has not approved a
slingbelt towing procedure. Vehicle
damage may occur if towed incorrectly, or
by any other means.
Ford Motor Company produces a towing
manual for all authorized tow truck
operators. Have your tow truck operator
refer to this manual for proper hook-up
and towing procedures for your vehicle.
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Locating the headlamp bulbs:
Direction indicator lamp.
A
Low beam headlamp.
B
High beam headlamp.
C
Replacing the High Beam Headlamp
Bulb: 1. Remove the headlamp assembly.
2. Remove service cap.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove bulb from the headlamp
assembly by turning it
counterclockwise, then pull it straight
out.
Replacing the Low Beam Headlamp
Bulb: 1. Remove the headlamp assembly.
2. Remove service cap.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove bulb from the headlamp
assembly by turning it
counterclockwise, then pull it straight
out.
Install the new bulbs in reverse order.
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs: 1. Remove the headlamp assembly.
2. Remove service cap.
3. Remove the bulb holder.
4. Remove bulb from the headlamp
assembly.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances
Change engine oil and filter every 12 months or 10,000 mi
(16,000 km) unless otherwise indicated by the information
display. Perform services listed in the Normal Scheduled
Maintenance chart. 1
As required
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
1 Reset the oil-life monitor after each engine oil and filter change. See
Oil Change
Indicator Reset (page 216). Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions (Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads)
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter. 1
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Perform multi-point inspection.
1 Reset the oil-life monitor after each engine oil and filter change. See
Oil Change
Indicator Reset (page 216).
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule:
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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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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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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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