FORD C MAX 2013 Owners Manual

AUTOWIPERS (IF EQUIPPED)
Note:Fully defrost the windshield before switching on the windshield
wipers.
Note:Make sure the windshield wipers are switched off before entering
a car wash.
Note:Replace the wiper blades as soon as they begin to leave bands of
water or smears on the windshield.
Note:If autolamps have been switched on in conjunction with
autowipers, low beam headlamps will illuminate automatically when
the rain sensor activates the windshield wipers continuously.
Note:Wet road conditions can cause unexpected wiping or smearing.
To reduce smearing we recommend the following:
•Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers.
•Switch to normal or high speed wipe.
•Switch the autowipers off.
A. Highest sensitivity
B. On
C. Lowest sensitivity
The wipers will function when moisture is detected on the windshield.
The rain sensor will continue to monitor the amount of moisture on the
windshield and adjust the speed of the wipers automatically.
Use the rotary control to adjust the sensitivity of the rain sensor. With
low sensitivity, the wipers will operate when the sensor detects a large
amount of moisture on the windshield. With high sensitivity, the wipers
will operate when the sensor detects a small amount of moisture on the
windshield.
Keep the outside of the windshield clean. Sensor performance will be
affected if the area around the interior mirror is dirty. The rain sensor is
very sensitive and the wipers may operate if dirt, mist or flies hit the
windshield.
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WINDSHIELD WASHERS
Note:Do not operate the washers when the washer reservoir is empty.
This may cause the washer pump to overheat.
The washer will spray for as long as
the lever is pulled toward you. After
you release the lever, the wipers will
operate for a short time.
A wipe will occur a few seconds after washing to clear any remaining
washer fluid.
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHERS (IF EQUIPPED)
Rear Window Wiper
A. Intermittent wipe
B. Low-speed wipe
Press the button at the end of
the lever to change between off,
intermittent and low speed.
When you select reverse gear,
the rear wiper will switch on to
intermittent if the front wipers are activated.
Rear Window Washers
Note:Do not operate the washers when the washer reservoir is empty.
This may cause the washer pump to overheat.
The washer will spray for as long as
you push the lever away from you.
When you release the lever, the wiper
will operate for a short time.
AB
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LIGHTING CONTROL
A. Off
B. Parking lamps, instrument panel
lamps, license plate lamps and tail
lamps
C. Headlamps
High Beams
Push the lever forward to switch
the high beams on.
Push the lever forward again or pull
the lever toward you to switch the
high beams off.
Headlamp Flasher
Pull the lever toward you slightly
and release it to flash the
headlamps.
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AUTOLAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)
Note:It may be necessary to switch your headlamps on manually in
severe weather conditions.
The headlamps will switch on and
off automatically in low light
situations or during inclement
weather.
The headlamps will remain on for a
period of time after you switch the
ignition off. You can adjust the time
delay using the information display
controls.
Note:If you switch autolamps on in conjunction with autowipers, low
beam headlamps will illuminate automatically when the rain sensor
activates the windshield wipers continuously.
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER
Note:The illumination settings default to the maximum setting after the
battery is disconnected then reconnected, or discharged then recharged.
Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps
Press repeatedly or press and hold
until the desired level is reached.
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Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps
A. Press repeatedly or press and
holdtodim.
B. Press repeatedly or press and
hold to brighten.
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
After you switch the ignition off, you can switch the headlamps on by
pulling the direction indicator lever toward you. You will hear a short
tone. The headlamps will switch off automatically after three minutes
with any door open or 30 seconds after the last door has been closed.
You can cancel this feature by pulling the direction indicator toward you
again or switching the ignition on.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Always remember to switch your headlamps on in
low light situations or during inclement weather. The system
does not activate the tail lamps and may not provide adequate lighting
during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these
conditions may result in a collision.
The system switches the headlamps on in daylight conditions.
To switch the system on, switch the ignition on, and switch the lighting
control to the off, autolamp, or parking lamp positions.
AB
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FRONT FOG LAMPS
Press the control to switch the fog
lamps on or off.
You can switch the fog lamps on
when the lighting control is in any
position except off and the high
beams are not on.
DIRECTION INDICATORS
Push the lever up or down to use
the direction indicators.
Note:Tap the lever up or down to make the direction indicators flash
three times to indicate a lane change.
INTERIOR LAMPS
The lamps will switch on when one of the following conditions have been
met:
•You open any door.
•You press a remote control button.
•You press switch D on the front interior lamp.
Note:
Press switch C on the front interior lamp to switch the courtesy
and door illumination function off when you open any door. The indicator
lamp will illuminate yellow when the door function is off. When the door
function is off and you open a door, the courtesy and door lamps will
stay off.
Press switch C again to switch them back on. The indicator lamp will
illuminate blue when the door function is on. When the door function is
on and you open a door, the courtesy and door lamps will switch on.
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Front Interior lamp (if equipped)
Note:Some interior lamps are equipped with a single switch for the left
and right map lamps.
A. Left map lamp switch,
if equipped
B. Right map lamp switch,
if equipped
C. Door function switch
D. All lamps on and off switch
Front/Rear Interior lamp (if equipped)
Press switch A to switch individual
map lamps on and off (if equipped).
A
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AMBIENT LIGHTING (IF EQUIPPED)
The ambient lighting system illuminates the interior with a choice of
several colors. The ambient lighting control is located in the overhead
console.
A. Color palette
B. Control knob
C. Search mode
•Rotate B to switch on and adjust to the desired brightness.
•Press A to cycle through the color choices.
•Press C to switch on all interior lamps and all ambient lighting. Press
C again to switch off the interior lamps and return the ambient
lighting to the previously selected color.
The ambient lighting will switch on when the following conditions have
been met:
•you switch the ignition on
•you switch the headlamps on
•the outside ambient light level is low.
The ambient lighting will remain on until you switch the ignition off and
one of the following conditions have been met:
•you lock your vehicle
•the accessory delay timer expires.
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POWER WINDOWS
WARNING:Do not leave children unattended in your vehicle
and do not let them play with the power windows. They may
seriously injure themselves.
WARNING:When closing the power windows, you should verify
they are free of obstructions and make sure that children and
pets are not in the proximity of the window openings.
Note:You may hear a rumbling noise when one or both of the rear
windows are open. Lower a front window slightly to reduce this noise.
Press the switch to open the window.
Lift the switch to close the window.
One-Touch Down
Press the switch fully and release it. Press again or lift it to stop the
window.
One-Touch Up
Lift the switch fully and release it. Press or lift it again to stop the
window.
Global Opening
Note:The ignition must be off and the accessory delay feature must not
be activated to operate this feature.
Press and hold the unlock button on the remote control to begin opening
the windows. Release the button once motion starts. The windows will
continue opening.
Press the lock or unlock button on the remote control to stop motion.
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Window Lock
Press the control to lock or unlock the rear
window controls. It illuminates when you lock
the rear window controls.
Bounce-Back (If Equipped)
The window will stop automatically while closing. It will reverse some
distance if there is an obstacle in the way.
Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature
WARNING:When you override the bounce-back feature the
window will not reverse if it detects an obstacle. Take care when
closing the windows to avoid personal injury.
Proceed as follows to override this protection function when there is a
resistance, for example in the winter:
1. Close the window twice until it reaches the resistance and let it
reverse.
2. Close the window a third time to the resistance. The bounce-back
function is disabled and you can close the window manually. The window
will override the resistance and you can close it fully.
Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible if the window does
not close after the third attempt.
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