cruise control FORD C MAX 2013 Owners Manual

Stability Control 222
AdvanceTrac®.......................................223
Parking Aids 224
Sensing system.......................................224
Active park assist.....................................227
Rear-view camera system...............................231
Cruise Control 236
Driving Aids 238
Steering............................................238
Load Carrying 240
Luggage cover.......................................240
Vehicle loading.......................................241
Towing 248
Trailertowing........................................248
Wrecker towing......................................248
Recreational towing...................................249
Driving Hints 250
Economical driving....................................250
Floormats..........................................252
Roadside Emergencies 254
Getting roadside assistance..............................256
Hazard warning flashers................................257
Fuel cut-off switch....................................258
High-voltageshut-off...................................258
Jump starting........................................259
Customer Assistance 263
Reporting safety defects (U.S. only).......................270
Reporting safety defects (Canada only).....................270
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SYMBOL GLOSSARY
WARNING:You risk death or serious injury to yourself and
others if you do not follow the instruction highlighted by the
warning symbol.
These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.
Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description
Safety alertSee Owner’s
ManualAnti-lock
braking
system
Avoid
smoking,
flames, or
sparksBatteryBattery acid
Brake
fluid – non
petroleum
baseBrake systemCabin air filter
Check fuel
capChild Safety
Door Lock
and UnlockChild seat
lower anchor
Child seat
tether anchorCruise controlDo not open
when hot
Engine air
filterEngine
coolantEngine
coolant
temperature
Engine oilExplosive gasFan warning
Fasten safety
beltFront airbagFront fog
lamps
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CRUISE CONTROL
See theCruise Controlchapter.
INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL
Use the arrows on the left side
of the steering wheel to navigate
the information display. See the
Information Displayschapter for
more information.
Multimedia Controls (If Equipped)
Use the arrows on the right side of steering
wheel to navigate through the available menus.
PressOKto make a selection.
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Cruise Control (if equipped)
It will illuminate when you switch this feature on.
Direction Indicator
Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard
warning flasher is turned on. If the indicators stay on or flash
faster, check for a burned out bulb.
Door Ajar
Displays when the ignition is on and any door is not completely
closed.
Engine/Motor Coolant Overheat Warning
It will illuminate when the engine or motor cooling system is
overheating. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your
authorized dealer.
Engine Oil
If it illuminates with the engine running or when you are
driving, this indicates a malfunction. Stop your vehicle as soon
as it is safe to do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level.
Note:Do not resume your journey if it illuminates despite the level
being correct. Have the system checked by your authorized dealer.
EV Now
It will illuminate when you select this feature on
EV Later
It will illuminate when you select this feature on
Fasten Safety belt
It will illuminate and a chime will sound to remind you to fasten
your safety belt.
EV
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Settings
In this mode, you can configure different driver setting choices.
Note:Some items are optional and may not appear.
Note:*Some MyKey items will only appear if a MyKey is set.
Settings
Menu level 2 Menu level 3 Menu level 4 Menu level 5
Driver AssistTraction Ctrl On / Off —
ECO CruiseOn (default on
key cycle) / Off—
Hill Start AssistOn (default on
key cycle) / Off—
EV + Mode On / Off —
Rear Park AidOn (default on
key cycle) / Off—
VehicleLightingAuto Light
RainOn/Off
Home LightManual or
select time
interval
Remote StartClimate
ControlHeater – A/C
Auto / Last
Settings
Front Defrost
Auto / Off
Rear Defrost
Auto / Off
Duration5/10/
15 minutes
Quiet Start On / Off
SystemEnable /
Disable
Tire Mobility KitSelect number
of years—
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PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
Cruise control lets you maintain a set speed without keeping your foot
on the accelerator pedal.
USING CRUISE CONTROL
WARNING:Do not use cruise control in heavy traffic or on
roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved.
Note:Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up or down a
steep hill. Apply the brakes if your vehicle speed increases above the set
speed while driving downhill.
Note:Cruise control will disengage if your vehicle speed decreases more
than 10 mph (16 km/h) below your set speed while driving uphill.
The cruise controls are located on
the steering wheel.
Switching Cruise Control On
Press and releaseON.
The indicator will appear in the instrument cluster.
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Setting a Speed
1. Accelerate to the desired speed.
2. Press and releaseSET+.
3. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Changing the Set Speed
•Press and holdSET+orSET-. Release the control when you reach
the desired speed.
•Press and releaseSET+orSET-. The set speed will change in
approximately 1 mph (2 km/h) increments.
•Press the accelerator or brake pedal until you reach the desired
speed. Press and releaseSET+.
Canceling the Set Speed
PullCANtoward you and release, tap the brake pedal or press the
clutch pedal. You will not erase the set speed.
Note:When you use the clutch pedal to cancel a set speed, the engine
speed may briefly increase.
Resuming the Set Speed
PullREStoward you and release.
Switching Cruise Control Off
Note:You will erase the set speed if you switch the system off.
Press and releaseOFFor switch the ignition off.
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