maintenance FORD C MAX 2015 Manual PDF

Driver and Passenger Airbags...................36
Children and Airbags.......................................... 36
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 36
Driver Knee Airbag.........................................40
Driving Aids......................................................177
Driving Hints...................................................188
Driving Through Water...............................189
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps......................... 75
E
Economical Driving......................................188
Electric Vehicle Information.....................378 Power..................................................................... 385
Settings (Energi Only)...................................... 379
Emission Control System..........................146 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II).................... 147
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 148
End User License Agreement
.................435
SYNC End User License Agreement
(EULA).............................................................. 435
Engine Block Heater
....................................130
Using the Engine Block Heater....................... 131
Engine Coolant Check
................................218
Adding Coolant.................................................... 219
Adding Engine Coolant.................................... 220
Adding Inverter System Controller Coolant............................................................. 220
Checking the Engine Coolant......................... 218
Checking the Inverter System Controller Coolant.............................................................. 219
Engine Coolant and Inverter System Controller Coolant......................................... 218
Recycled Engine Coolant................................ 220
Severe Climates................................................. 220
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling............................................................... 221
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 65
Engine Oil Check............................................217 Adding Engine Oil................................................ 217
Low Engine Use................................................... 218
Engine Oil Dipstick
........................................217
Engine Specifications.................................275 Entertainment..............................................354
A/V Inputs.............................................................. 371
AM/FM Radio...................................................... 356
Bluetooth Audio................................................... 371
Browsing Device Content............................... 355
CD........................................................................\
.... 366
SD Card Slot and USB Port............................ 367
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)......................................................... 361
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................. 370
Environment......................................................14
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Extended Service Plan (ESP)..................418 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY).............419
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only).......................... 418
Exterior Mirrors
...............................................80
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors................................ 81
Heated Exterior Mirrors....................................... 81
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors........................... 81
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 80
Signal Indicator Mirrors....................................... 81
F
Fastening the Safety Belts
.........................28
Safety Belt Extension Assembly.................... 30
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 29
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........28
Flat Tire Inflation See: Temporary Mobility Kit........................... 243
Floor Mats
.......................................................190
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 76
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 11
Front Fog Lamps............................................76
Front Passenger Sensing System.............37
Fuel and Refueling
.......................................138
Fuel Consumption........................................145
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 146
Filling the Tank.................................................... 146
Fuel Filter
.........................................................222
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Fuel Quality.....................................................139
Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 139
Fuel Freshness Mode (Energi Vehicles Only)................................................................... 139
Octane Recommendations............................ 139
Fuel Shutoff....................................................192
Fuses................................................................204
Fuse Specification Chart..........................204 Luggage Compartment Fuse Panel...........209
Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel.................................................................. 207
Power Distribution Box................................... 204
Pre-Fuse Box....................................................... 204
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............119
Gauges...............................................................84 Left Information Display.................................... 84
Right Information Display................................. 86
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................44
Intelligent Access................................................. 44
General Maintenance Information.......420 Multi-point Inspection..................................... 423
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 422
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 420
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 420
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 420
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................201
Getting the Services You Need
...............198
Away From Home.............................................. 198
Global Opening
..............................................80
Opening the Windows....................................... 80
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake.............................................. 161
Hazard Warning Flashers...........................192
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................75
Head Restraints
..............................................112
Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 113
Heated Seats
...................................................117 Heated Windows and Mirrors...................110
Heated Exterior Mirrors..................................... 110
Heated Rear Window......................................... 110
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 107
HEV See: Hybrid Electric Vehicle............................ 132
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch............................................................156
High Voltage Battery...................................149 General Information.......................................... 149
Hill Start Assist...............................................161 Switching the System On and Off...............162
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 162
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate ..........................................................
108
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................ 109
General Hints....................................................... 108
Heating the Interior Quickly............................ 109
Recommended Settings for Cooling .........109
Recommended Settings for Heating..........109
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather............................................................ 109
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................161
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........213
Hybrid Electric Vehicle................................132 Hybrid Vehicle Operation................................. 133
Plug-in Power Mode and Hybrid Mode (C-MAX Energi Only).................................... 132
I
Ignition Switch................................................127
In California (U.S. Only).............................199
Information Display Control
......................68
Multimedia Controls........................................... 69
Information Displays
......................................91
General Information............................................. 91
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Information....................................................388
911 Assist............................................................... 394
Alerts...................................................................... 394
Calendar............................................................... 394
Sirius Travel Link................................................ 392
SYNC Services (If Equipped, United States Only)................................................................. 389
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, United States Only)................................................... 396
Where Am I?........................................................ 397
Information Messages...............................100
AdvanceTrac®.................................................... 100
Alarm...................................................................... 100
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage)............................................................. 101
Doors........................................................................\
101
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 102
Hill Start Assist.................................................... 102
Keys and Intelligent Access............................ 102
Maintenance........................................................ 103
MyKey..................................................................... 104
Park Aid.................................................................. 105
Park Brake............................................................. 105
Power Steering.................................................... 105
Remote Start....................................................... 105
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................106
Transmission ........................................................ 106
Installing Child Seats.....................................16 Child Seats............................................................... 16
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 17
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 19
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 21
Instrument Cluster
........................................84
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................74
Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps...................... 74
Vehicles Without Front Fog Lamps...............75
Interior Lamps
.................................................76
Front Interior Lamp.............................................. 76
Front Interior Lamp - With Panorama Roof....................................................................... 77
Rear Interior Lamp................................................ 77
Interior Mirror
...................................................82
Auto-Dimming Mirror.......................................... 82
Introduction.........................................................7 J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................193
Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 193
Jump Starting...................................................... 194
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 193
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 195
K
Keyless Starting
.............................................127
Ignition Modes..................................................... 128
Keys and Remote Controls.........................44
L
Lighting Control
...............................................73
Headlamp Flasher................................................ 73
High Beams............................................................. 73
Lighting...............................................................73
Load Carrying
.................................................178
Load Limit........................................................179
Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer.................................................................. 179
Locking and Unlocking
.................................56
Activating Intelligent Access ........................... 57
Autolock.................................................................. 58
Battery Saver......................................................... 59
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 59
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 59
Mechanical Key..................................................... 57
Opening a Rear Door from Inside................... 57
Power Door Locks................................................ 56
Remote Control.................................................... 56
Smart Unlocks For Integrated Keyhead Transmitter........................................................ 58
Smart Unlocks For Intelligent Access Keys ........................................................................\
........ 58
Locks
...................................................................56
Luggage Covers.............................................178 Removing the Shade......................................... 178
M
Maintenance...................................................213 General Information........................................... 213
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Manual Liftgate..............................................60
Closing the Liftgate............................................. 60
Opening the Liftgate.......................................... 60
Manual Seats..................................................114
Adjusting the Height of the Driver's
Seat...................................................................... 115
Lumbar Adjustment (If Equipped)...............115
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 114
Recline Adjustment............................................ 115
Media Hub
......................................................296
Message Center See: Information Displays.................................. 91
Mirrors See: Heated Windows and Mirrors...............110
See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 79
Mobile Communications Equipment.......13
Motorcraft Parts
...........................................276
MyFord Touch ™...........................................336
General Information......................................... 336
MyFord Touch ™ Troubleshooting.........410
MyKey Troubleshooting
...............................54
MyKey ™............................................................50
Principle of Operation........................................ 50
N
Navigation.......................................................401 cityseekr................................................................ 403
Map Mode............................................................ 405
Navigation Map Updates............................... 408
Navigation Voice Commands...................... 408
Point of Interest (POI) Categories..............402
Quick-touch Buttons........................................ 407
Setting a Destination........................................ 401
Setting Your Navigation Preferences.........404
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........424 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 424
Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 424
O
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check........................................ 217
Opening and Closing the Hood...............213 Closing the Hood................................................ 214
Opening the Hood.............................................. 213Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature.....................................................202
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual.........202
Overhead Console........................................126
P
Parking Aid......................................................166 Front Sensing System....................................... 167
Rear Sensing System........................................ 166
Parking Aids....................................................166
Parking Brake
..................................................161
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................65
SecuriLock®........................................................... 65
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 65
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Personal Safety System ™
..........................34
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 34
Phone...............................................................373 Making Calls......................................................... 374
Pairing Subsequent Phones........................... 374
Pairing Your Phone for the First Time.........374
Phone Menu Options........................................ 375
Phone Settings................................................... 376
Phone Voice Commands................................. 377
Receiving Calls.................................................... 375
Text Messaging................................................... 375
Post-Crash Alert System...........................197
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 56
Power Liftgate..................................................61 Hands-Free Feature............................................ 63
Obstacle Detection............................................. 63
Opening and Closing the Liftgate................... 61
Setting the Liftgate Open Height................... 62
Stopping the Liftgate Movement................... 62
Power Seats
.....................................................115
Power Lumbar...................................................... 116
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................222
Power Windows
..............................................79
Accessory Delay................................................... 80
Bounce-Back......................................................... 79
One-Touch Down................................................. 79
One-Touch Up....................................................... 79
Window Lock......................................................... 79
Protecting the Environment........................14
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Rear Seat Armrest.........................................118
Rear Seats.........................................................117
Folding the Seatback ......................................... 117
Unfolding the Seatback..................................... 117
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................178
Rear View Camera
........................................172
Using the Rear View Camera System..........172
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................... 172
Rear Window Wiper and Washers............71 Rear Window Washer.......................................... 72
Rear Window Wiper.............................................. 71
Refueling...........................................................141 Easy Fuel ™ Capless Fuel System
(Non-Energi Vehicles)................................. 142
Easy Fuel ™ Capless System (Energi
Vehicles Only)................................................. 143
Remote Control..............................................44 Car Finder................................................................ 48
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters .................44
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 45
Remote Start (If Equipped)............................. 48
Replacing the Battery......................................... 46
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 48
Remote Start..................................................110 Automatic Settings.............................................. 111
Removing a Headlamp
..............................227
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............240
Replacement Parts Recommendation.........................................11
Collision Repairs..................................................... 11
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................... 11
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................49
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
..............................................................203
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)..............................................................202 Roadside Assistance....................................191
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance......................................................... 191
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance......................................................... 191
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance..................................... 191
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance..................................... 191
Roadside Emergencies
................................191
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 188
Running Out of Fuel....................................140 Refilling With a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 140
S
Safety Belt Height Adjustment
................30
Safety Belt Minder..........................................31 Belt-Minder™......................................................... 31
Safety Belts
.......................................................27
Principle of Operation......................................... 27
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime................................................................31
Conditions of operation...................................... 31
Safety Canopy ™
.............................................41
Safety Precautions......................................138
Satellite Radio..............................................292
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 293
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............293
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service.................. 293
Troubleshooting................................................. 294
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........428
Scheduled Maintenance
..........................420
Seats...................................................................112
Security..............................................................65
Settings...........................................................344 Clock....................................................................... 345
Display................................................................... 345
Settings.................................................................. 347
Sound.................................................................... 346
Vehicle................................................................... 346
Side Airbags.....................................................39
Sitting in the Correct Position...................112
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 269
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Special Notices................................................12
New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles........................................ 12
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)....................... 12
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance............12
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow............12
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................426
Exceptions............................................................ 427
Speed Control See: Cruise Control............................................. 175
Stability Control............................................164
Principle of Operation....................................... 164
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch............................................ 127
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................128 Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes...............130
Important Ventilating Information..............130
Switching Off the Vehicle When It Is
Moving............................................................... 130
Switching Off the Vehicle When It Is Stationary......................................................... 129
Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 128
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 128
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........127 General Information........................................... 127
Steering
.............................................................177
Electric Power Steering..................................... 177
Steering Wheel
................................................67
Storage Compartments.............................126
Sun Shades......................................................82
Bounce-Back......................................................... 83
Opening and Closing the Sun Shade...........83
Sun Shade Relearning........................................ 83
Sun Visors
.........................................................82
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 82
Supplementary Restraints System.........35 Principle of Operation......................................... 35
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications and Services.......312 911 Assist................................................................ 312
SYNC AppLink..................................................... 318
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI) (If Equipped, Unites
States Only)..................................................... 316
Vehicle Health Report....................................... 314SYNC™............................................................297
General Information.......................................... 297
SYNC™ Troubleshooting..........................327
T
Tailgate See: Manual Liftgate.......................................... 60
See: Power Liftgate.............................................. 61
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications.............275
Temporary Mobility Kit..............................243 (Type 2)................................................................. 248
First Stage: Inflating the Tire with Sealing Compound and Air....................................... 250
First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with Sealing Compound and Air....................................... 245
General Information......................................... 244
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure........................................................... 246
Tips for Use of the Kit...................................... 244
What to Do after the Tire has Been Sealed................................................................ 247
What to Do After the Tire has Been Sealed............................................................... 253
What to Do When a Tire Is Punctured........................................................ 245
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)......................200
Tire Care
..........................................................255
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 256
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 255
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 257
Temperature A B C............................................ 256
Traction AA A B C............................................... 255
Treadwear............................................................. 255
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Temporary Mobility Kit........................... 243
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........270 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System......................................... 271
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ........................................ 271
Tire Repair Kit See: Temporary Mobility Kit........................... 243
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