FORD C MAX 2013 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: FORD, Model Year: 2013, Model line: C MAX, Model: FORD C MAX 2013Pages: 552, PDF Size: 8.55 MB
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Enable Valet Mode
Note:If the system locks, and you need to reset the PIN, enter 3681 and
the system unlocks.
Valet mode allows you to lock the system. No information is accessible
until the system is unlocked with the correct PIN.
1. Press theSettingsicon >Vehicle>Enable Valet Mode.
2. When prompted, enter a four-digit PIN.
After you press Continue, the system locks until you enter the PIN again.
Settings
Access and adjust system settings, voice features, as well as phone,
navigation and wireless settings.
System
Press theSettingsicon >Settings>System,then select
from the following:
System
LanguageSelect to have the touchscreen display in
English, Spanish or French.
DistanceSelect to display units in kilometers or miles.
TemperatureSelect to display units in Celsius or
Fahrenheit.
System Prompt
VolumeAdjust the volume of voice prompts from the
system.
Touch Screen Button
BeepSelect to have the system beep to confirm
choices made through the touchscreen.
Touch Panel Button
BeepSelect to have the system beep to confirm
button choices made through the climate or
audio system.
Keyboard LayoutHave the touchscreen keyboard display in
QWERTY or ABC format.
Install ApplicationsInstall any downloaded applications or view
the current software licenses.
Master ResetSelect to restore factory defaults. This erases
all personal settings and personal data.
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Charge Point Light Ring
Press theSettingsicon >Settings>Charge Port Light
Ring,then select from the following:
Charge Port Light Ring
OnIlluminates when plugging in, opening doors,
pressing the unlock button on your remote,
and while charging.
OffDoes not illuminate.
Limited Cord Acknowledgement:Illuminates when
plugging in.
Charge Status:Illuminates when opening
doors or pressing the unlock button on your
remote.
Note:See theHigh Voltage Batterychapter for details on the charge
port light ring functions.
Voice Control
Press theSettingsicon >Settings>Voice Control,then
select from the following:
Voice Control
Interaction ModeStandard interaction mode provides more
detailed interaction and guidance. Advanced
mode has less audible interaction and more
tone prompts.
Confirmation
PromptsHave the system ask you short questions if it
has not clearly heard or understood your
request.
Note:Even with confirmation prompts turned
off, the system may occasionally ask you to
confirm settings.
Media Candidate
ListsCandidate lists are possible results from your
voice commands. The system simply makes a
best guess at your request with these turned
off.
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Voice Control
Phone Candidate
ListsCandidate lists are possible results from your
voice commands. The system simply makes a
best guess at your request with these turned
off.
Voice Control VolumeThis allows you to adjust the system’s voice
volume level.
Media Player
Press theSettingsicon >Settings>Media Player,then
select from the following:
Media Player
AutoplayWhen this feature is on, the system
automatically switches to the media source
upon initial connection. This allows you to
listen to music during the indexing process.
When this feature is off, the system does not
automatically switch to the inserted media
source.
Bluetooth DevicesSelect to connect, disconnect, add or delete a
device. You can also set a device as your
favorite so that the system automatically
attempts to connect to that device at every
ignition cycle.
Gracenote®
Database InfoThis allows you to view the version level of
the Gracenote Database.
Gracenote® MgmtWith this feature on, the Gracenote Database
supplies metadata information for your music
files. This overrides information from your
device. This feature defaults to off.
Cover Art PriorityWith this feature on, the Gracenote Database
supplied cover art for your music files.
This overrides any art from your device.
This feature defaults to Media Player.
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Navigation
Press theSettingsicon >Settings>Navigation,then select
from the following:
Navigation
Map PreferencesTurn breadcrumbs on and off.
Have the system display your turn list top to
bottom or bottom to top.
Turn the Parking POI notification on and off.
Route PreferencesHave the system display the shortest route,
fastest route or ecological route.
Have the system avoid freeways.
Have the system avoid tollroads.
Have the system avoid ferries or car trains.
Have the system use high-occupancy vehicle
lanes.
Navigation
PreferencesHave the system use guidance prompts.
Have the system automatically fill-in
State/Province information.
Traffic PreferencesHave the system display areas where
roadwork occurs.
Have the system display incident icons.
Have the system display areas where difficult
driving conditions may occur.
Have the system display areas where snow
and ice on the road may occur.
Have the system display any smog alerts.
Have the system display weather warnings.
Have the system display where there may be
reduced visibility.
Have the system turn on your radio for traffic
announcements.
Avoid AreasEnter specific areas that you would like to
avoid on planned navigation routes.
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Phone Settings
Press theSettingsicon >Settings>Phone,then select from
the following:
Phone
Bluetooth DevicesConnect, disconnect, add or delete a device,
as well as save it as a favorite.
BluetoothTurn Bluetooth on and off.
Do Not DisturbHave all calls go directly to your voice mail
and not ring inside your vehicle. With this
feature turned on, text message notifications
are also suppressed and do not ring inside
your vehicle.
911 AssistTurn on or turn off the 911 Assist feature.
See911 Assistin theSYNC applications
and servicessection.
Phone Ringer
Select the type of notification for phone calls -
ring tone, beep, text to speech, or have it be
silent.
Text Message
NotificationSelect the type of notification for text
messages - alert tone, beep, text to speech, or
have it be silent.
Internet Data
Connection
If compatible with your phone, you can adjust
your internet data connection. Select to make
your connection profile with the personal area
network or to turn off your connection. You can
also choose to adjust your settings or have the
system always connect, never connect when
roaming or query on connect. Press?for more
information.
Manage PhonebookAccess features, such as automatic phonebook
download, re-download your phonebook, add
contacts from your phone as well as delete or
upload your phonebook.
Roaming WarningHave the system alert you when in Roaming
mode.
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Wireless & Internet
Your system has a Wi-Fi feature that creates a wireless network within
your vehicle, thereby allowing other devices (such as personal computers
or phones) in your vehicle to speak to each other, share files or play
games. Using this Wi-Fi feature, everyone in your vehicle can also gain
access the internet if you have a USB mobile broadband connection
inside your vehicle, your phone supports personal area networking and if
you park outside a wireless hotspot.
Press theSettingsicon >Settings>Wireless & Internet,
then select from the following:
Wireless & Internet
Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi Network (Client) Modeturns the
Wi-Fi feature on and off in your vehicle. Make
sure you turn it on for connectivity purposes.
Choose a Wireless Networkallows you to
use a previously stored wireless network. You
can categorize by alphabetical listing, priority
and signal strength. You can also choose to
search for a network, connect to a network,
disconnect from a network, receive more
information, prioritize a network or delete a
network.
Gateway (Access Point) Modemakes SYNC
an access point for a phone or a computer
when turned on. This forms the local area
network within your vehicle for things, such as
game playing, file transfer and internet
browsing. Press?for more information.
Gateway (Access Point) Settingsallows
you to view and change settings for using
SYNC as the internet gateway.
Gateway (Access Point) Device List
allows you to view recent connections to your
Wi-Fi system.
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Wireless & Internet
USB Mobile
BroadbandInstead of using Wi-Fi, your system can also
use a USB mobile broadband connection to
access the internet. (You must turn on your
mobile broadband device on your personal
computer before connecting it to the system.)
This screen allows you to set up what is your
typical area for your USB mobile broadband
connection. (USB mobile broadband settings
may not display if the device is already on.)
You can select the following: Country, Carrier,
Phone Number, User Name and Password.
Bluetooth SettingsShows you the currently paired devices as
well as giving you your typical Bluetooth
options to connect, disconnect, set as favorite,
delete and add device. Bluetooth is a
registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG.
Prioritize
Connection MethodsChoose your connection methods and change
them as needed. You can select to Change
Order and have the system either always
attempt to connect using a USB mobile
broadband or using Wi-Fi.
The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a
certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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Help
Press theSettingsicon >Help,then select from the following:
Help
Where Am I?View your vehicle’s current location, if your
vehicle is equipped with navigation. If your
vehicle is not equipped with navigation,
nothing displays.
System InformationTouchscreen system serial number.
Your vehicle identification number (VIN).
Touchscreen system software version.
Navigation system version.
Map database version.
Sirius satellite radio electronic serial
number (ESN).
Gracenote® Database Information and Library
version.
Software LicensesView the licenses for any software and
applications installed on your system.
Driving RestrictionsCertain features are not accessible when your
vehicle is moving.
911 AssistTurn on and turn off the 911 Assist feature.
See911 Assistin theSYNC applications
and servicessection.
In Case of Emergency (ICE) Speed Dial
allows you to save up to two numbers as ICE
contacts for quick access if there is an
emergency. SelectEditto access your
phonebook and then select the desired
contacts. The numbers then appear as options
on this screen for the ICE 1 and ICE 2
buttons. The ICE contacts you select appear
at the end of the 911 Assist call process.
Voice Command ListView categorized lists of voice commands.
To access Help using the voice commands, press the voice button, then,
after the tone, say “Help”. The system provides allowable voice
commands for the current mode.
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CLIMATE
Press the lower right corner on the touchscreen to access your climate
control features. Depending on your vehicle line and option package,
your climate screen may look different from the screen shown here.
A.Power:Touch to switch the system off and on. Outside air cannot
enter your vehicle when you switch off the system.
B.Passenger settings:Touch + or – to adjust the temperature.
C.Fan speed:Touch + or – to adjust fan speed.
D.DUAL:Touch to switch on the passenger temperature control.
E.Recirculated air:Touch to turn the recirculated air on or off which:
•May reduce the amount of time needed to cool down the interior.
•May help reduce odors from reaching the interior.
•Engages automatically when MAX A/C or MAX defrost is selected.
•May be engaged manually in any airflow mode except defrost.
•May turn off in all airflow modes except MAX A/C and MAX defrost
to reduce fog potential.
F.MAX A/C:Touch to cool your vehicle with recirculated air. Touch
again for normal A/C operation. MAX A/C:
•Distributes air through instrument panel vents.
•Is more economical and efficient than normal A/C mode.
•May help reduce odors from entering your vehicle.
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G.A/C:Touch to turn the air conditioning on or off.
•Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and
efficiency.
•Engages automatically in MAX A/C, defrost and floor/defrost.
H.AUTO:Touch to engage automatic operation, then set the
temperature using the temperature control. The system automatically
controls:
•Fan speed
•Airflow distribution
•A/Conoroff
•Outside or recirculated air.
I.Manual controls:Select any of the following airflow distribution
modes:
•Floor and Defrost:Distributes air through the windshield defroster
vents, demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents, and
provides outside air to reduce window fogging.
•Panel:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
•Panel and Floor:Distributes air through the instrument panel vents,
demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents.
•Floor:Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents and
rear seat floor vents.
•MAX Defrost:Distributes outside air through the windshield air
vents and automatically switches the air conditioning on. The fan is
set to the highest speed and the temperature to HI. When the
air distribution is set in this position, you are unable to select
recirculated air or manually adjust the fan speed and temperature
control.
•Defrost:Touch to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice. Touch
again to return to the previous airflow selection. When on, defrost
provides outside air to reduce window fogging and distributes air
through the windshield defroster vents and demister vents.
J.Driver settings:Touch + or – to adjust the temperature.
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