maintenance FORD C MAX HYBRID 2014 2.G Quick Reference Guide

NOTE If you do not add new fuel during
an 18-month period, fuel freshness mode
then consumes fuel until about 1 gallon
(3.8 liters) remains in the tank.
During Fuel Freshness Mode
» The information display screen
indicates that fuel freshness mode
is active.
» The vehicle runs only in hybrid mode.
EV Now mode is not available.
» Most of the plug-in power stores until
fuel freshness mode is complete.
NOTE EV Now resumes if less than
1 gallon (3.8 liters) of fuel is left in the tank.
NOTE In most cases, when the fuel level
is below 1/4 tank, refueling the vehicle ends
fuel freshness mode and EV Now becomes
available. Refueling after consuming a full
tank in fuel freshness mode also ends
the mode.
NOTE We recommend that you use
a fuel stabilizer if your vehicle consumes
less than a full tank of fuel during an
18-month period.
OIL MAINTENANCE MODE
The Oil Maintenance mode automatically
keeps the engine oil quality in good
condition when you drive the vehicle
with limited engine use. When you start
the vehicle in Oil Maintenance mode, a
message appears in the information display.
FUEL FRESHNESS MODE
This feature helps keep the fuel system
functional and the fuel in your tank fresh.
If you operate your vehicle mainly in plug-in
power mode using electricity from plugging
in without refueling, the gasoline in your
tank eventually becomes old. Old fuel can
damage the engine and fuel system.
To prevent the fuel from becoming old, your
vehicle automatically enters fuel freshness
mode. In fuel freshness mode, your vehicle
operates in hybrid mode causing the
gasoline engine to run in order to consume
the fuel in the fuel tank.
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When the vehicle is in Oil Maintenance
mode, the vehicle runs the engine as
necessary. That means if you select the
EV Now mode when the vehicle is in the
Oil Maintenance mode, EV Now mode
suspends for as long as you are in Oil
Maintenance mode. You can suspend the
Oil Maintenance mode by getting regular
oil changes and resetting the oil life
monitoring system.
essential
information
FUEL TANK CAPACITY
AND FUEL INFO
C-MAX Energi has a 14.0 gallon (53L)
fuel tank capacity, in addition to its
high-voltage battery system.
Use only UNLEADED fuel or UNLEADED
fuel blended with a maximum of 15%
ethanol. Do not use ethanol (E85),
diesel, fuel-methanol, leaded fuel or
any other fuel because it could damage
or impair the emission control system.
Leaded fuel use is prohibited by law.
REFUELING
Your vehicle features a locking
fuel door and an auto-sealing
feature that locks the fuel tank
refueling valve.
1. Put your vehicle into park (P) and switch
off the ignition.
2. Press the button
located on the center
console. Pressing this button unlocks the
fuel tank refueling valve, allowing the fuel
filler door to open so you can insert the
fuel filler nozzle into the fuel inlet.
3. Wait up to 15 seconds
before opening the fuel
filler door. During this time,
a Fuel Door Opening
message appears in
the Information display.
4. When the door opens,
a Fuel Door Open message appears
in the information display, indicating
that the vehicle is ready for refueling.
The vehicle remains ready to refuel for
approximately 20 minutes. If you need
more than 20 minutes to refuel, you must
press the refueling button again. You may
experience the fuel pump shutting off if
the refuel button is not pressed again.
5. Open the fuel filler door.
6. Slowly insert the fuel filler nozzle fully
into the fuel system, and leave the nozzle
fully inserted to open both doors until you
finish pumping. Hold the handle higher
during insertion for easier access.
7. After you are done pumping fuel, slowly
remove the fuel filler nozzle. Allow
approximately 5–10 seconds after
pumping fuel before removing the fuel
filler nozzle. This allows residual fuel to
drain back into the fuel tank and not spill
onto the vehicle.
NOTE When refilling with a portable
container, use only the funnel that comes
with your vehicle. Do not use aftermarket
funnels as they do not work with the
Easy Fuel
® system and may cause damage.
You can purchase extra funnels from your
authorized dealer.
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Your new Ford vehicle comes with
the assurance and support of 24-hour
emergency roadside assistance.
To receive roadside assistance in the
United States, call 1-800-241-3673.
In Canada, call 1-800-665-2006.
TOWING YOUR VEHICLE
Towing your vehicle behind an RV
or any other vehicle may be limited.
Refer to Towing the Vehicle on Four
Wheels in the Towing chapter of your
Owner’s Manual.
TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM
Your vehicle show a low tire pressure
warning light in your information
display when one or more of your tires
are significantly under-inflated. If this
happens stop and check your tires as soon
as possible. Inflate them to the proper
pressure. Refer to the Inflating Your Tires
section in the Wheels and Tires chapter of
your Owner’s Manual for more information.
TIRE MOBILITY KIT
C-MAX Energi includes a tire mobility kit,
located under the front passenger seat. It
consists of an air compressor to reinflate
the tire and a sealing compound in a
canister that seals most punctures caused
by nails or similar objects. Refer to the
Wheels and Tires chapter of your Owner’s
Manual for more details.