reset FORD C MAX 2013 Owner's Manual

If you drive in extremely hot climates:
•It may be necessary to have a Ford authorized dealer decrease the
coolant concentration to 40%.
•A coolant concentration of 40% will provide improved overheat
protection. Engine coolant concentrations below 40% will decrease the
corrosion/freeze protection characteristics of the engine coolant and
may cause engine damage.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use
prediluted engine coolant for optimum cooling system and engine
protection.
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling
If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to
be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred.
The fail-safe distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle load and
terrain.
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
If the engine begins to overheat, the engine coolant temperature gauge
will move to the red (hot) area and:
The coolant temperature warning light will illuminate.
The service engine soon indicator will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine
will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled
cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However:
•The engine power will be limited.
•The air conditioning system will be disabled.
Continued operation will increase the engine temperature and the engine
will completely shut down, causing steering and braking effort to increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be restarted. Take
your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible to minimize
engine damage.
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CHANGING THE LOW VOLTAGE BATTERY
Your vehicle is equipped with a Motorcraft® maintenance-free low
voltage battery which normally does not require additional water during
its life of service.
Note:See an authorized dealer for low voltage battery access, testing, or
replacement.
When a low voltage battery replacement is necessary, see an authorized
dealer to replace the low voltage battery with a Ford recommended
replacement low voltage battery that matches the electrical requirements
of the vehicle.
To ensure proper operation of the battery management system (BMS), do
not allow a technician to connect any electrical device ground connection
directly to the low voltage battery negative post. A connection at the low
voltage battery negative post can cause inaccurate measurements of the
battery condition and potential incorrect system operation.
Note:If a person adds electrical or electronic accessories or components
to the vehicle, the accessories or components may adversely affect the
low voltage battery performance and durability and may also affect the
performance of other electrical systems in the vehicle.
Note:Always dispose of automotive batteries in a responsible manner.
Follow your local authorized standards for disposal. Call your local
authorized recycling center to find out more about recycling automotive
batteries.
Because your vehicle’s engine is electronically-controlled by a computer,
some engine control settings are maintained by power from the low
voltage battery. Some engine computer settings, like the idle trim and
fuel trim strategy, optimize the driveability and performance of the
engine. Some other computer settings, like the clock and radio station
presets, are also maintained in memory by power from the low voltage
battery. When a technician disconnects and connects the low voltage
battery, these settings are erased. Complete the following procedure in
order to restore the settings:
1. With the vehicle at a complete stop, set the parking brake.
2. Shift the transmission to P (Park).
3. Turn off all accessories.
4. Step on the brake pedal and start the vehicle.
5. Step on the accelerator to start the engine.
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6. Run the engine until the engine reaches normal operating
temperature. While the engine is warming up, complete the following:
•Reset the clock. SeeClockin theAudio Systemchapter.
•Reset the radio station presets. SeeNumber blockin theAudio
Systemchapter.
•Reset the power windows bounce-back feature. SeeResetting the
Bounce-Back Featurein thePower Windowssection.
7. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute.
8. If the engine turns off, step on the accelerator to start the engine.
9. While the engine is running, step on the brake pedal and shift the
transmission to N (Neutral).
10. Allow the engine to run for at least one minute by pressing on the
accelerator pedal.
11. Drive the vehicle at least 10 miles (16 kilometers) to completely
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy.
Note:If you do not allow the engine to relearn the idle and fuel trim
strategy, the idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the
engine computer eventually relearns the idle trim and fuel trim strategy.
CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES
Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of the blade
to check for roughness.
Clean the wiper blades with washer fluid or water
applied with a soft sponge or cloth.
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
Note:Use the service position in winter to provide easier access to the
front wiper blades for freeing them from snow and ice. The front wipers
will not return to their normal position as soon as you switch on the
ignition. The front wipers will stay in the service position when you
switch the ignition on or start the engine. Switch on the front wipers to
any mode, then switch off the front wipers to bring the front wipers back
to the park position.
Note:The windshield wiper blades are different in length. If you install
wiper blades of the wrong length, the wipers may not work correctly.
If equipped with autowipers, the rain sensor may not work correctly.
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Low voltage battery (except C-MAX Energi)
Complete the following steps:
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the carpet from the cargo area.
3. Remove the bolts and the cargo area floor storage interior trim panel.
4. Check and recharge the low voltage battery as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
5. If you are storing your vehicle for more than 30 days without
recharging the battery, disconnect the negative battery cable from
the low voltage battery.
6. If you disconnected the negative battery cable, apply painter’s tape to
the liftgate latch in order to prevent the liftgate from closing fully.
Note:If you disconnected the negative battery cable, it will be necessary
to reset memory features. SeeChanging the Low Voltage Battery.
Low voltage battery (C-MAX Energi)
Complete the following steps:
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Pull and remove the access panel from the rear of the cargo area in
order to access the low voltage battery.
3. Check and recharge the low voltage battery as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
4. If you are storing your vehicle for more than 30 days without
recharging the battery, disconnect the negative battery cable from
the low voltage battery.
5. If you disconnected the negative battery cable, apply painter’s tape to
the liftgate latch in order to prevent the liftgate from closing fully.
Note:If you disconnected the negative battery cable, it will be necessary
to reset memory features. SeeChanging the Low Voltage Battery.
Brakes
•Make sure brakes and parking brake are fully released.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and pins under vehicle are
covered with grease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 feet (8 m) every 15 days to lubricate
working parts and prevent corrosion.
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4. Install the carpet to the cargo area.
5. Remove the painter’s tape from the liftgate latch.
6. Close the liftgate.
Note:If you disconnected the negative battery cable, it will be necessary
to reset memory features. SeeChanging the Low Voltage Battery.
Low voltage battery (C-MAX Energi)
Complete the following steps:
1. Check and recharge the low voltage battery as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
2. If you disconnected the negative battery cable, connect the negative
battery cable to the low voltage battery.
3. Install the low voltage battery access panel to the rear of the cargo
area.
4. Remove the painter’s tape from the liftgate latch.
5. Close the liftgate.
Note:If you disconnected the negative battery cable, it will be necessary
to reset memory features. SeeChanging the Low Voltage Battery.
Contact your authorized dealer if you have any concerns or issues.
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Protecting Your Investment
Maintenance is an investment that pays dividends in the form of
improved reliability, durability and resale value. To maintain the proper
performance of your vehicle and its emission control systems, it is
imperative that scheduled maintenance be completed at the designated
intervals.
C-MAX full hybridvehicles are equipped with an information display
which indicates the proper oil change service interval; the interval is up
to one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers). When ENGINE OIL
CHANGE DUE or OIL CHANGE REQUIRED appears in the information
display, it’s time for an oil change; the oil change must be done within
two weeks or 500 miles (800 kilometers) of the ENGINE OIL CHANGE
DUE or OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing. The oil life
monitoring system must be reset after each oil change. SeeEngine oil
checkin theMaintenancechapter.
If your information display is prematurely reset or becomes inoperative,
you should perform the oil change interval at six months or 5000 miles
(8000 kilometers) from your last oil change. Never exceed one year or
10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between oil change intervals.
C-MAX Energi plug-in hybridvehicles are equipped with the
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor® (IOLM) system which shows a message in
the information display at the proper oil change service interval; this
interval may be up to two years or 20000 miles (32000 kilometers).
When ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE or OIL CHANGE REQUIRED appears
in the information display, it’s time for an oil change; the oil change must
be done within two weeks or 500 miles (800 kilometers) of the ENGINE
OIL CHANGE DUE or OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message appearing.
The Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor® must be reset after each oil change.
SeeEngine oil checkin theMaintenancechapter.
If your information display is prematurely reset or becomes inoperative,
you should perform the oil change interval at six months or 5000 miles
(8000 kilometers) from your last oil change. Never exceed two years or
20000 miles (32000 kilometers) between oil change intervals.
Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built with multiple complex
performance systems. Every manufacturer develops these systems using
different specifications and performance features. That is why it is
important to rely upon your dealership to properly diagnose and repair
your vehicle.
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NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG
C-MAX Full Hybrid
Normal Scheduled Maintenance*
At every oil change
interval as indicated
by the information
display. Can be
up to 10000 miles
(16000 km) or
12 months.Change engine oil and filter.**
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure
tread depth.
Perform multi-point inspection
(recommended).
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level.
Consult dealer for requirements.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums,
brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect cabin air filter.
Inspect engine cooling system and
motor/electronics cooling system strength and
hoses.
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect half-shaft boots.
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension
and tie-rod ends.
Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
*Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between
service intervals.
**Reset your oil monitor system after each engine oil and filter change.
See theInformation Displayschapter.
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C-MAX Energi
Normal Scheduled Maintenance*
At every oil change
interval as indicated
by the information
display.Change engine oil and filter.**
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level.
Consult dealer for requirements.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums,
brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect cabin air filter.
Inspect engine cooling system and
motor/electronics cooling system strength and
hoses.
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect half-shaft boots.
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension
and tie-rod ends.
Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
*Do not exceed two years or 20000 miles (32000 kilometers) between
service intervals.
**Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter
change. SeeEngine oil checkin theMaintenancechapter.
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Additional Maintenance Items1
Every 10000 miles
(32000 km)Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure
tread depth.
Inspect engine oil filter for corrosion
2
Perform multi-point inspection
(recommended).
Every 20000 miles
(32000 km)Replace cabin air filter.
Every 30000 miles
(48000 km)Replace engine air filter.
At 100000 miles
(160000 km)Change engine coolant and motor/electronics
coolant.
3
Every 100000 miles
(160000 km)Replace spark plugs.
Every 150000 miles
(240000 km)Change automatic transmission fluid.
Replace auxiliary pump inlet screen.
Replace auxiliary transmission fluid pump filter
(if the vehicle is equipped with the Auto
Stop/Start feature).
1Additional maintenance items can be performed within 3000 miles
(4800 kilometers) of the last oil change. Do not exceed the designated
distance for the interval.
2Inspect the engine oil filter for signs of damage such as rust,
paint blistering, scratches or dents every one year or 10000 miles
(16000 kilometers). If any of these conditions are present, change the
filter then top-off the engine oil, if required. Do not reset your Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor.
3Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers),
then every three years or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).
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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
If you operate your vehicleprimarilyin any of the following conditions,
you need to perform additional maintenance as indicated. If you
occasionallyoperate your vehicle under any of these conditions, it is
not necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership service advisor or technician.
Perform the services shown in the following tables when specified or
within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
message appearing in the information display.
Example #1:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message comes
on at 28751 miles (46270 kilometers); perform the 30000 mile
(48000 kilometer) automatic transmission fluid replacement.
Example #2:The OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message hasnotcome on,
but the odometer reads 30000 miles (48000 kilometers); perform the
engine air filter replacement. (i.e., Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor® was reset
at 25000 miles [40000 kilometers].)
Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances as in
Heavy Commercial Use (i.e., Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or
Livery)
As required Change engine oil and filter as indicated by
the information display and perform services
listed in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance
chart.
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace cabin air filter.
Replace engine air filter.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)Replace spark plugs.
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