stop start FORD C MAX 2013 User Guide

WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS
The following warning lamps and indicators will alert you to a vehicle
condition that may become serious. Some lamps will illuminate when you
start your vehicle to make sure they work. If any lamps remain on after
starting your vehicle, refer to the respective system warning lamp for
further information.
Note:Some warning indicators appear in the information display and
function the same as a warning lamp but do not display when you start
your vehicle.
Anti-Lock Braking System
If it illuminates when you are driving, this indicates a
malfunction. You will continue to have the normal braking
system (without ABS) unless the brake warning lamp is also
illuminated. Have the system checked by your authorized dealer.
Battery
If it illuminates while driving, it indicates a malfunction. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical equipment and have the system
checked by your authorized dealer
Brake System
It will illuminate when the parking brake is engaged and the
ignition is on.
If it illuminates when you are driving, check that the parking brake is not
engaged. If the parking brake is not engaged, this indicates low brake
fluid level or a brake system malfunction. Have the system checked
immediately by your authorized dealer.
WARNING:Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning
light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle.
Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause
brake failure and the risk of personal injury.
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Stability Control System
Displays when the AdvanceTrac®/Traction control is active.
If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately.
Stability Control System Off
Illuminates when AdvanceTrac®/Traction control has been
disabled by the driver.
Stop Safely
Indicates electrical component fault/failure that will cause the
vehicle to shutdown or enter into a limited operating mode.
A message may also display.
Vehicle Plugged in (if equipped)
It will illuminate when the vehicle is plugged in. A corresponding
message may display after attempting to start the vehicle.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
Key In Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the off or accessory
position and the driver’s door is opened.
Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)
Sounds when the keyless vehicle is in RUN and the driver’s door is
opened.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off
(the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parking brake on and drive your vehicle.
If the warning chime remains on after you have released the parking
brake, have the system checked by your authorized dealer immediately.
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•Charge Level — This indicates the State of Charge of the battery.
Additionally, for Energi vehicles the option only applies for the Hybrid
Mode battery display (simple battery graphic). The Plug-in Power
Mode battery will always show the charge level with associated
remaining EV range.
•Inst. Fuel — Shows instantaneous fuel usage.
•Coolant Temp – Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal
operating temperature, the level indicator will be white and will
be in the normal range (between H and C). If the engine coolant
temperature exceeds the normal range, the level indicator will change
to red to indicate that the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as
soon as safely possible, turn off the vehicle and let the engine cool.
The thermometer indicator next to the gauge will illuminate in blue or
white to indicate the following:
•
Blue thermometer : This indicates that the hybrid system is not
warm enough to allow EV operation. The gasoline engine will run
continuously when the indicator is blue. During silent key start mode,
the thermometer indicator will be blue, but the gasoline engine will not
run. This is the result of the vehicle computer allowing the engine to be
cooler during the silent key start period. This is normal operation and
does not indicate a problem with your vehicle. After the first engine
start the indicator will turn white when the gasoline engine is warm
enough to turn off.
•White thermometer : This indicates that the hybrid system is warm
enough to allow EV operation. If the vehicle operates on battery
power long enough, it is possible that the gasoline engine may need to
run to keep the system warm. In this case, the thermometer indicator
will revert back to blue.
Note:Trip data, average fuel economy and average speed cannot be
reset in MyView. You can reset this data from other screens where it is
shown.
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Trip1&2
Use the arrow buttons to choose between the following.
Note:Pressing OK stops/starts the timer. Holding OK resets
the odometer and timer.
Trip1&2
Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Menu level 4 Menu level 5
Trip1&Trip2StandardElapsed trip
time—
Trip distance —
EV distance —
Enhanced Average fuel
economy—
Estimated
amount of
fuel
consumed—
Estimated
amount of
electricity
consumed
(Energi only)—
—Battery DisplayRegen Active
Apply to all
screens
(overlay) Charge Assist
Charge Level
Help
Help — —
•Elapsed trip time — timer stops when the vehicle is turned off and
restarts when the vehicle is restarted.
•Trip distance — shows the accumulated trip distance.
•
EV distance — shows the distance travelled while in electric only mode.
•Estimated amount of fuel consumed — shows the amount of fuel used
for a given trip.
•Estimated amount of electricity consumed — shows the amount of
plug-in electricity used for a given trip.
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Brake Coach Display: This appears after the vehicle has come to a stop.
It coaches you to brake in a manner which maximizes the amount of
energy returned through the regenerative braking system. The percent
displayed is an indication of the regenerative braking efficiency with
100% representing the maximum amount of regenerative braking energy
recovery.
INFORMATION MESSAGES
Note:Depending on the vehicle options equipped with your vehicle, not
all of the messages will display or be available. Certain messages may be
abbreviated or shortened depending upon which cluster type you have.
Press the OK button to
acknowledge and remove some
messages from the information
display. Other messages will be
removed automatically after a short
time. Certain messages need to be
confirmed before you can access
the menus.
Some messages will be supplemented by a system specific symbol with a
message indicator.
AdvanceTrac Message Action / Description
Service AdvanceTrac Displayed when the system has
detected a condition that requires
service. Contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
Alarm Message Action / Description
To Stop Alarm, Start Vehicle Displayed when unauthorized
entry into the vehicle has
occurred. Turn the ignition on to
stop the alarm.
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Brake System Message Action / Description
Brake Fluid Level LOW Indicates the brake fluid level is
low and the brake system should
be inspected immediately.
Check Brake System Displayed when the brake system
needs servicing. If the warning
stays on or continues to come on,
contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible.
Park Brake Engaged Displayed when the parking brake
is set, the vehicle is in ready to
drive and the vehicle is driven
more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the
warning stays on after the parking
brake is released, contact your
authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Charging and Electrical System
MessageAction / Description
Check Battery Charge Displays when battery charge level
is low.
Is Vehicle Plugged-in? Displays when confirmation is
needed that the vehicle is
unplugged before a start is
allowed. You must make sure the
vehicle is unplugged and respond
to the message prompt before
starting your vehicle. (Energi only)
Stop Safely Now Displays when the stop safety
hazard warning lamp is
illuminated. This indicates an
electrical component fault/failure
that will cause the vehicle to shut
down or enter into limited
operating mode.
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Hill Start Assist Message Action / Description
Hill Start Assist Active Displays when hill start assist is
active.
Hill Start Assist OFF Displays when hill start assist is
off.
Hill start assist not available Displays when hill start assist is
not available. Contact your
authorized dealer.
Keyless Vehicle / Immobilizer
MessageAction / Description
Starting System Fault This message is displayed when
there is a problem with your
vehicle’s starting system. See your
authorized dealer for service.
Steering Malfunction Service Now Contact your authorized dealer.
Steering Malfunction Stop Safely Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Contact your authorized dealer.
Key Inside Vehicle Displays to remind you that the
key is in the luggage compartment.
Refer toPush button start system
in theDrivingchapter for more
information.
Key Not Inside Car Displays if the key is not detected
by the system. Refer toPush
button start systemin the
Drivingchapter for more
information.
No Key Detected Displays if the key is not detected
by the system. Refer toPush
button start systemin the
Drivingchapter for more
information.
Accessory Power is Active Displayed when the vehicle is in
the accessory ignition state.
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Keyless Vehicle / Immobilizer
MessageAction / Description
Press Brake to Start Displayed as a reminder to apply
the brake as needed when starting.
Press Brake + Start Button Displayed as a reminder to apply
the brake and push the start
button to start the vehicle.
Place Key in Backup Slot Displayed as needed by the system
for proper function.
Restart Now or Key is Needed Displayed when the start/stop
button is pressed to shut off the
engine and a Intelligent Access
Key is not detected inside the
vehicle.
Key Programmed x Keys Total Displayed during spare key
programming, when an intelligent
access key is programmed to the
system.
Max Number of Keys Learned Displayed during spare key
programming when the maximum
number of keys have been
programmed.
Could Not Program Integrated Key This message is displayed when
there is a problem programming a
spare key. See your authorized
dealer for service.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING:Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce
very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system,
creating the risk of fire or other damage.
WARNING:Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle on dry grass
or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the
engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
WARNING:Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in
other enclosed areas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open
the garage door before you start the engine.
WARNING:If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle,
have your vehicle checked by an authorized dealer immediately.
Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes.
If you disconnect the battery, your vehicle may exhibit some unusual
driving characteristics for approximately 5 miles (8 kilometers) after
you connect it. This is because the engine management system must
realign itself with the engine. You may disregard any unusual driving
characteristics during this period.
The powertrain control system meets all Canadian interference-causing
equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field
or radio noise.
Do not press the accelerator pedal while starting the engine. If you have
difficulty starting the engine, seeFailure to startlater in this section.
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IGNITION SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED)
0 (Off):The ignition is off.
Note:When you switch the ignition off and leave your vehicle, do not
leave your key in the ignition. This could cause your vehicle battery to
lose charge.
I (Accessory):Allows the electrical accessories, such as the radio, to
operate while the engine is not running.
Note:Do not leave the ignition key in this position for too long.
This could cause your vehicle battery to lose charge.
II (On):All electrical circuits are operational and the warning lamps and
indicators illuminate.
III (Start):Cranks the engine.
KEYLESS STARTING (IF EQUIPPED)
Note:The keyless starting system may not function if the key is close to
metal objects or electronic devices such as cellular phones.
Note:A valid key must be located inside your vehicle to switch the
ignition on and start the engine.
Note:When locking your vehicle, any remote controls left inside the
vehicle may become disabled. A message may appear in the information
display indicating that there is no key detected if you try to start the
engine. Press the unlock button on the remote control to enable it, and
then start the engine.
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