climate control FORD C MAX 2016 Owner's Manual

•
Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine or
any engine coolants mixed with alcohol
or methanol antifreeze (coolant).
Alcohol and other liquids can cause
engine damage from overheating or
freezing.
• Do not add extra inhibitors or additives
to the coolant. These can be harmful
and compromise the corrosion
protection of the engine coolant.
Adding Engine Coolant
1. Unscrew the engine coolant reservoir cap slowly. Any pressure will escape
as you unscrew the cap.
2. Use a funnel to add engine coolant to the engine coolant reservoir. Make sure
that the level is between the MIN and
MAX marks on the engine coolant
reservoir. Use engine coolant meeting
the Ford specification. See Capacities
and Specifications (page 276).
3. Close the engine coolant reservoir cap.
Whenever you add coolant, check the
coolant level in the engine coolant reservoir
the next few times you drive the vehicle. If
necessary, add enough engine coolant to
bring the engine coolant level to the proper
level.
Adding Inverter System Controller
Coolant
1. Open the inverter system controller coolant reservoir cap.
2. Use a funnel to add coolant to the inverter system controller coolant
reservoir. Make sure that the level is
between the MIN and MAX marks on
the inverter system controller coolant
reservoir. Use coolant meeting the Ford
specification. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 276).
3. Close the inverter system controller coolant reservoir cap. Whenever you add coolant, check the
coolant level in the inverter system
controller coolant reservoir the next few
times you drive the vehicle. If necessary,
add enough coolant to bring the inverter
system controller coolant level to the
proper level.
Recycled Engine Coolant
Ford Motor Company does not recommend
the use of recycled engine coolant since a
Ford-approved recycling process is not yet
available.
Used engine coolant should be disposed
of in an appropriate manner. Follow your
community
’s regulations and standards
for recycling and disposing of automotive
fluids.
Severe Climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates:
• It may be necessary to have an
authorized Ford dealer increase the
coolant concentration above 50%.
• A coolant concentration of 60% will
provide improved freeze point
protection. Engine coolant
concentrations above 60% will
decrease the overheat protection
characteristics of the engine coolant
and may cause engine damage.
If you drive in extremely hot climates:
• It may be necessary to have an
authorized Ford 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 freeze and
corrosion protection characteristics of
the engine coolant and may cause
engine damage.
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Note:
Industrial-strength or heavy-duty
cleaners in combination with brush agitation
to remove brake dust and dirt, could wear
away the clear coat finish over a period time.
Note: Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based
or high caustic-based wheel cleaners, steel
wool, fuels or strong household detergents.
Note: If you intend parking your vehicle for
an extended period after cleaning the
wheels with a wheel cleaner, drive your
vehicle for a few minutes before doing so.
This will reduce the risk of increased
corrosion of the brake discs.
Alloy wheels and wheel covers are coated
with a clear coat paint finish. To maintain
their condition we recommend that you:
• Clean the wheels weekly using
Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner.
Apply using manufacturer's
instructions.
• Use a sponge to remove heavy
deposits of dirt and brake dust
accumulation.
• Rinse thoroughly with a strong stream
of water when you have completed the
cleaning process.
• To remove tar and grease, use
Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover.
VEHICLE STORAGE
If you plan on storing your vehicle for 30
days or more, read the following
maintenance recommendations to make
sure your vehicle stays in good operating
condition.
We engineer and test all motor vehicles
and their components for reliable, regular
driving. Under various conditions,
long-term storage may lead to degraded
engine performance or failure unless you
use specific precautions to preserve engine
components. General
•
Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated
place.
• Protect from sunlight, if possible.
• If you store vehicles outside, they
require regular maintenance to protect
against rust and damage.
Body
• Wash your vehicle thoroughly to
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing
and the underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle if you
store it in exposed locations.
• Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary
when you wash your vehicle.
• Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with
a light grade oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
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U.S. Department of
Transportation Tire quality
grades: The U.S. Department of
Transportation requires Ford
Motor Company to give you the
following information about tire
grades exactly as the government
has written it.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a
comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150
would wear 1 ½ times as well on
the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their
use, however, and may depart
significantly from the norm due to
variations in driving habits, service
practices, and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction AA A B C WARNING
The traction grade assigned
to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include
acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning or peak traction
characteristics. The traction grades, from highest
to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The
grades represent the tire
’s ability
to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled
conditions on specified
government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Temperature A B C WARNING
The temperature grade for
this tire is established for a
tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underinflation, or excessive
loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure. The temperature grades are A
(the highest), B and C,
representing the tire
’s resistance
to the generation of heat and its
ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high
temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden
tire failure. The grade C
corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the
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A
A/C
See: Climate Control......................................... 108
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 164
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 165
Accessories....................................................344 Exterior style........................................................ 344
Interior style......................................................... 344
Lifestyle................................................................. 344
Peace of mind..................................................... 344
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
Active Park Assist
..........................................172
Automatic Steering into Parking
Space.................................................................. 173
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..........174
Troubleshooting the System.......................... 174
Using Active Park Assist................................... 172
Adjusting the Headlamps..........................231 Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 232
Vertical Aim Adjustment.................................. 231
Adjusting the Steering Wheel
....................67
Airbag Disposal...............................................43
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 108
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............238
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 66
Ambient Lighting............................................79
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................66 Arming the Alarm................................................ 66
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 66
Appendices....................................................366
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............92 Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime................................................................... 92
Engine On Warning Chime................................ 92
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 92
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 92
Keyless Warning Alert ........................................ 92
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 92Audio Control...................................................67
Seek, Next or Previous....................................... 68
Audio System
................................................283
General Information......................................... 283
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC.............................................................284
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD.................................................286
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/ FM/CD
..........................................................288
Menu Structure.................................................. 289
Autolamps.........................................................75 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps......................................................... 75
Automatic Climate Control......................108 Temperature Control........................................ 109
Automatic Engine Shutdown...................133
Automatic Transmission
.............................161
Automatic Transmission................................... 161
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 162
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 163
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................227
Autowipers........................................................70
Auxiliary Power Points................................126 110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 126
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 126
Locations............................................................... 126
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 228
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........218
Booster Seats
..................................................22
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 23
Brake Fluid Check.........................................227
Brakes
...............................................................164
General Information.......................................... 164
Breaking-In......................................................192
Bulb Specification Chart...........................237
C
Cabin Air Filter..................................................111
California Proposition 65..............................11
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Capacities and Specifications...............280
Specifications..................................................... 280
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 241
Center Console..............................................128
Changing a Bulb...........................................232 Replacing Fog, Park and Direction Indicator
Bulbs.................................................................. 234
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs........................... 232
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb...........236
Replacing Reverse Lamp and Tail Lamp Bulbs.................................................................. 235
Replacing Tail, Brake and Direction Indicator Bulbs............................................... 234
Replacing the Center High Mounted Brake Lamp Bulbs..................................................... 236
Changing a Fuse............................................217 Fuses........................................................................\
217
Changing the 12V Battery.........................228
Changing the Engine Air Filter................238 Air Cleaner Assembly Components...........238
Installing the Engine Air Filter
Element
............................................................ 240
Removing the Engine Air Filter Element............................................................ 239
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................229 Changing the Rear Window Wiper
Blade
................................................................. 230
Changing the Windshield Wiper Blades............................................................... 230
Service Position.................................................. 229
Charging the High Voltage Battery........155 Charge Port........................................................... 158
Charging................................................................. 158
Charging Equipment......................................... 155
Disconnecting the Charging Coupler..........160
Locking the Charging Coupler....................... 159
Waiting to Charge............................................... 159
Checking MyKey System Status...............54 MyKey Distance.................................................... 54
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 54
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 54
Checking the Wiper Blades......................229
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................33
Child Restraint Positioning.........................24
Child Safety
.......................................................15
General Information............................................. 15Child Safety Locks
..........................................25
Left-Hand Side...................................................... 26
Right-Hand Side................................................... 26
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................245
Cleaning Products
........................................241
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................245
Cleaning the Engine....................................243
Cleaning the Exterior
...................................241
Exterior Chrome Parts...................................... 242
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 242
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 242
Underbody............................................................ 242
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
........................244
Cleaning the Interior...................................244
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................243
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................52
Climate Control............................................108
Collision, Damage or Fire Event..............199 Guidance for Ford Motor Company Electric
and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles Equipped
With High Voltage Batteries...................... 199
Coolant Check See: Engine Coolant Check............................ 223
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........42
Creating a MyKey............................................52 Programming/Changing Configurable
Settings............................................................... 52
Cruise Control.................................................68 Principle of Operation....................................... 179
Cruise control See: Using Cruise Control................................ 179
Customer Assistance
.................................202
D
Data Recording
..................................................9
Event Data Recording........................................... 9
Service Data Recording........................................ 9
Daytime Running Lamps..............................77 Type 1 - Conventional
(Non-Configurable)........................................ 77
Type 2 - Configurable.......................................... 77
Digital Radio...................................................291 HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................ 292
Direction Indicators
........................................78
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Driver and Passenger Airbags...................36
Children and Airbags.......................................... 36
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 36
Driver Knee Airbag.........................................40
Driving Aids......................................................181
Driving Hints...................................................192
Driving Through Water................................193
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 77
E
Economical Driving......................................192
EcoSelect.........................................................142
Emission Control System
..........................150
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)..................... 151
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing.................................................... 152
End User License Agreement.................366 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 366
Engine Block Heater.....................................132 Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 133
Engine Coolant Check
................................223
Adding Coolant................................................... 224
Adding Engine Coolant.................................... 225
Adding Inverter System Controller Coolant............................................................. 225
Checking the Engine Coolant........................ 223
Checking the Inverter System Controller Coolant............................................................. 224
Engine Coolant and Inverter System Controller Coolant........................................ 223
Recycled Engine Coolant................................ 225
Severe Climates.................................................. 225
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling.............................................................. 226
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 65
Engine Oil Check
..........................................222
Adding Engine Oil............................................... 222
Low Engine Use.................................................. 223
Engine Oil Dipstick
.......................................222
Engine Specifications.................................276
Environment......................................................14
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9Export Unique Options..................................13
Extended Service Plan (ESP).................346
EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN (CANADA
ONLY)................................................................ 347
EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN (U.S. Only).................................................................. 346
Exterior Mirrors
.................................................81
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 82
Heated Exterior Mirrors...................................... 82
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors.......................... 82
Power Exterior Mirrors......................................... 81
Signal Indicator Mirrors...................................... 82
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................28 Safety Belt Extension Assembly.................... 30
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 29
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........28
Flat Tire Inflation See: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................249
Floor Mats.......................................................194
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 77
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 11
Front Fog Lamps.............................................77
Front Parking Aid............................................171
Front Passenger Sensing System.............37
Fuel and Refueling.......................................143
Fuel Consumption
.......................................150
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 150
Filling the Tank.................................................... 150
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................145
Fuel Filter.........................................................227
Fuel Quality....................................................144 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 144
Fuel Freshness Mode........................................ 144
Fuel Shutoff
...................................................196
Fuses................................................................209
Fuse Specification Chart
..........................209
Luggage Compartment Fuse Panel............214
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........212
Power Distribution Box................................... 209
Pre-Fuse Box....................................................... 209
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G
Garage Door Opener
See: Universal Garage Door Opener.............121
Gauges...............................................................85 Left Information Display.................................... 85
Right Information Display................................. 87
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................44
Intelligent Access................................................. 44
General Maintenance Information.......348
Multi-point Inspection...................................... 351
Owner Checks and Services......................... 350
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 348
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 348
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 348
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................205
Getting the Services You Need...............202 Away From Home.............................................. 202
Global Opening
................................................81
Opening the Windows........................................ 81
H
Handbrake See: Parking Brake............................................. 165
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................196
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps...................... 231
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................76
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp.......................... 232
Head Restraints..............................................113 Adjusting the Head Restraint.......................... 114
Heated Seats
.................................................120
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................111 Heated Exterior Mirrors....................................... 111
Heated Rear Window.......................................... 111
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 108
High Voltage Battery Cut-Off Switch............................................................160
High Voltage Battery
...................................153
General Information.......................................... 153Hill Start Assist
..............................................165
Switching the System On and Off...............166
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 166
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate..........................................................109
Cooling the Interior Quickly............................. 110
General Hints....................................................... 109
Heating the Interior Quickly............................. 110
Recommended Settings for Cooling ..........110
Recommended Settings for Heating...........110
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather.............................................................. 110
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................165
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........218
Hybrid Vehicle Frequently Asked Questions.....................................................140
Hybrid Vehicle Operation...........................135 Battery:................................................................... 136
Braking:................................................................... 136
Driving:.................................................................... 135
Driving to Optimize Fuel Economy..............136
Engine:.................................................................... 136
EV+ Mode............................................................... 137
Starting:.................................................................. 135
Stopping:................................................................ 135
Transmission Operation:.................................. 135
I
Ignition Switch...............................................129
In California (U.S. Only)
............................203
Information Display Control......................69
Multimedia Controls........................................... 69
Information Displays
.....................................93
General Information............................................ 93
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Using SYNC™ With Your Media
Player.............................................................325
Accessing Your Play Menu............................. 330
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port........................................................... 325
Media Menu Features...................................... 328
Media Voice Commands................................. 327
System Settings................................................. 332
What's Playing?................................................. 326
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............302
Accessing Features Through the Phone
Menu................................................................. 306
Accessing Your Phone Settings...................... 311
Making a Call...................................................... 305
Pairing a Cell Phone for the First Time................................................................... 302
Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................303
Phone Options during an Active Call.........305
Phone Voice Commands................................ 303
Receiving Calls................................................... 305
System Settings.................................................. 312
Text Messaging.................................................. 309
Using Traction Control
................................167
Switching the System Off................................ 167
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 167
Using a Switch..................................................... 167
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 167
Using Voice Recognition
...........................299
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 299
System Interaction and Feedback.............300
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................205
V
Vehicle Care
....................................................241
General Information.......................................... 241
Vehicle Certification Label
.......................279
Vehicle Identification Number................278 Vehicle Storage............................................246
12V Battery............................................................ 247
Body........................................................................\
246
Brakes..................................................................... 247
Cooling System................................................... 247
Engine.................................................................... 246
Fuel System.......................................................... 247
General.................................................................. 246
Miscellaneous...................................................... 247
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 247
Tires........................................................................\
. 247
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 108
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............278
Voice Control
...................................................68
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