charging FORD C MAX ENERGI 2017 User Guide

The light ring located around the chargeport indicates the charge status of the highvoltage battery in your vehicle:
•When the top right-hand side quadrantis pulsing, the charge is between 0-25percent.
•When the top right-hand side quadrantis on and the bottom right-handquadrant is pulsing, the charge isbetween 25-50 percent.
•When both right-hand side quadrantsare on and the bottom left-hand sidequadrant is pulsing, the charge isbetween 50-75 percent.
•When three quadrants are on and thetop left-hand side quadrant is pulsing,the charge is between 75-100 percent.
•When all the lights on the light ring areon, the charge is complete.
Note:The light ring will turn off one minuteafter reaching a full charge.
Locking the Charging Coupler
Note:To lock the charging coupler, youneed a padlock or a combination lock witha shackle diameter of 0.2 in (5 mm) or less.Also, the straight portion of the shacklemust be 1.0 in (25.4 mm) or longer.
1. Insert the lock through the hole in thecharging coupler button.
2. Lock the padlock or combination lock.
Waiting to Charge
When you select Value Charge, chargingmay not begin upon plugging in. Thevehicle may delay charging to takeadvantage of off-peak electricity rates. Thevehicle will optimize the charge scheduleto be complete by the next GO Time.
When waiting to charge (not activelycharging), the light ring will indicate thepresent state of charge of the high voltagebattery as follows:
•When the top right quadrant light is off,the charge is between 0–25 percent.
•When the top right quadrant light is onand the bottom right quadrant is off,the charge is between 25–50 percent.
•When both right side quadrant lightsare on and the bottom left quadrant isoff, the charge is between 50–75percent.
•When three quadrant lights are on andthe top left quadrant is off, the chargeis between 75–100 percent.
•When all lights on the entire ring areon, the charge is 100 percent.
Note:When the vehicle is waiting to charge,the light ring will turn off one minute afterdisplaying the present state of charge. Whenthe vehicle automatically begins charging,the light ring will turn on and display howfar along the charge is per the section above.
Note:If the system detects a vehiclecharging system fault at any point in acharge cycle, the entire light ring will flashcontinuously for one minute and then turnoff. If this happens, unplug the chargingcoupler and then plug it back into the chargeport receptacle. If the problem persists,contact an authorized dealer.
You can modify the light ring lightingconditions by using the touchscreensystem.
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Disconnecting the ChargingCoupler
Note:Do not pull the wall plug from thewall while the vehicle is charging. Doing somay damage the outlet and the cord.
1. Remove the lock from the chargingcoupler button.
2. Press the button on the chargingcoupler.
3. While holding the button, remove thecharging coupler from the charge portreceptacle on your vehicle.
4.Close the charge port door by pressingthe indentation on the charge portdoor. Continue pressing the indentationwhile the door rotatescounterclockwise and closes.
HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CUT-
OFF SWITCH
The high-voltage shut off operation shutsoff power from the high-voltage batteryafter a collision, or if your vehicle receivesa substantial physical jolt.
To reactivate your vehicle after eitherevent, perform the following steps:
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Turn the ignition on.
3.If your vehicle is not powered after thissequence, repeat steps 1 and 2 up totwo more times.
For vehicles equipped with a push buttonstart system:
1. Press the START/STOP button toturn ignition off.
2. Press the brake pedal and press theSTART/STOP button.
3.If your vehicle is not powered after thissequence, repeat steps 1 and 2 up totwo more times.
Note:During this process, your vehicle willdetect if the electrical system is safe andreactivate. Once your vehicle determinesthe electrical system safe, you can start yourvehicle as you would normally by eitherturning the ignition key or by pressing thebrake in combination with theSTART/STOP button.
Note:In the event your vehicle does notreactivate after the third key cycle, contactan authorized dealer.
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•Provides additional grade braking witha combination of engine motoring andhigh-voltage battery charging to helpmaintain vehicle speed whendescending a grade.
•As your vehicle determines the amountof engine motoring and high-voltagebattery charging, you may notice theengine speed increasing anddecreasing to help maintain yourvehicle speed when descending agrade.
•The grade assist lamp in the instrumentcluster is illuminated.
The grade assist lamp willappear in the instrument clusterwhen grade assist is turned on.
Press the transmission control switchagain to return to normal drive (D).
Brake-Shift Interlock
WARNINGS
Do not drive your vehicle until youverify that the brake lamps areworking.
WARNINGS
When doing this procedure, you needto take the transmission out of park(P) which means your vehicle canroll freely. To avoid unwanted vehiclemovement, always fully apply the parkingbrake prior to doing this procedure. Usewheels chocks if appropriate.
If the parking brake is fully released,but the brake warning lamp remainsilluminated, the brakes may not beworking properly. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.
Note:See your authorized dealer as soonas possible if this procedure is used.
Note:For some markets this feature will bedisabled.
Use the brake shift interlock lever to movethe gearshift lever from the park positionin the event of an electrical malfunction orif your vehicle has a dead battery.
Apply the parking brake and turn theignition off before performing thisprocedure.
1. Remove the shifter boot using asuitable tool
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standard friction braking. When the batteryis almost fully charged, the amount ofregenerative braking is limited to avoidovercharging, and the requesteddeceleration is produced by standardfriction braking alone.
Regenerative braking does not take theplace of the standard friction brakes; it onlyassists them. Regenerative braking hasalso been designed to interact with theanti-lock brake system. Regenerativebraking is disabled when the anti-lockbrake system is activated or the battery isfully charged.
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
Note:When the system is operating, thebrake pedal may pulse and may travelfurther. Maintain pressure on the brakepedal. You may also hear a noise from thesystem. This is normal.
The anti-lock braking system will noteliminate the risks when:
•You drive too closely to the vehicle infront of you.
•Your vehicle is hydroplaning.
•You take corners too fast.
•The road surface is poor.
PARKING BRAKE
WARNING
Always set the parking brake fullyand make sure you shift the gearshiftlever to park (P). Switch the ignitionoff and remove the key whenever you leaveyour vehicle.
Note:Do not press the release button whilepulling the lever up.
To apply the parking brake:
1. Press the foot brake pedal firmly.
2. Pull the parking brake lever up to itsfullest extent.
Note:If you park your vehicle on a hill andfacing uphill, shift the gearshift lever to park(P) and turn the steering wheel away fromthe curb.
Note:If you park your vehicle on a hill andfacing downhill, shift the gearshift lever topark (P) and turn the steering wheel towardthe curb.
To release the parking brake:
1. Press the brake pedal firmly.
2. Pull the lever up slightly.
3. Press the release button and push thelever down.
HILL START ASSIST
WARNINGS
The system does not replace theparking brake. When you leave yourvehicle, always apply the parkingbrake and shift the transmission into park(P) (automatic transmission) or first gear(1) (manual transmission).
You must remain in your vehicle onceyou have activated the system.
During all times, you are responsiblefor controlling your vehicle,supervising the system andintervening, if required.
If the engine is revved excessively, orif a malfunction is detected, thesystem will be deactivated.
The system makes it easier to pull awaywhen your vehicle is on a slope without theneed to use the parking brake.
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Brakes

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Cruise control lets you maintain a setspeed without keeping your foot on theaccelerator pedal. You can use cruisecontrol when your vehicle speed is greaterthan 20 mph (30 km/h).
USING CRUISE CONTROL
WARNINGS
Do not use cruise control on windingroads, in heavy traffic or when theroad surface is slippery. This couldresult in loss of vehicle control, seriousinjury or death.
When you are going downhill, yourvehicle speed may increase abovethe set speed. The system will notapply the brakes. Failure to follow thiswarning could result in serious personalinjury or death.
Note:Cruise control will disengage if thevehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph(16 km/h) below the set speed while drivinguphill.
The cruise controls are on the steeringwheel.
Switching Cruise Control On
Press and release ON.
The indicator appears in theinformation display.
Note:Using cruise control with ECO Cruiseswitched on may change the operation ofthe system. This feature saves vehicleenergy by relaxing acceleration comparedto standard cruise control. For example, yourvehicle may temporarily lose speed whengoing uphill.
Energi vehicles: ECO Cruise can be turnedon or off through the information display.See Information Displays (page 92).
Hybrid vehicles: ECO Cruise is included inEcoSelect which is turned on or off usingthe ECO button on the center console.
For additional information, refer to ECOCruise and EcoSelect. See Unique DrivingCharacteristics (page 135).
Note:When you are going downhill whileusing cruise control, the battery chargingsystem and engine work together to helpmaintain your set speed. Engine noise mayincrease or decrease under these conditions.
Setting the Cruise Speed
1. Drive to desired speed.
2. Press and release SET+ or SET-.
3. Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal.
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Cooling System
•Protect against freezing temperatures.
•When removing your vehicle fromstorage, check coolant fluid level.Confirm that there are no coolingsystem leaks and that fluid is at therecommended level.
12V Battery
•Check and recharge as necessary. Keepconnections clean.
•If storing your vehicle for more than 30days without recharging the battery,we recommend that you disconnectthe battery cables to maintain batterycharge for quick starting.
Note:It is necessary to reset memoryfeatures if you disconnect the batterycables.
We recommend the following options foryour plug-in vehicle:
•Leave your vehicle plugged in. The 12Vbattery maintains power if left pluggedin. However, this periodically useselectricity from the household outlet.
•Connect a battery charger to your 12Vbattery and leave it on a continuous,slow charge.
•Disconnect the 12V battery. If your 12Vbattery is located in the luggagecompartment, do not fully shut theluggage compartment afterdisconnecting the 12V battery. Onlyleave the luggage compartment openif your vehicle is stored in a lockedlocation.
Brakes
•Make sure the brakes and parking brakerelease fully.
Tires
•Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
•Make sure you cover all linkages,cables, levers and pins under yourvehicle with grease to prevent rust.
•Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)every 15 days to lubricate working partsand prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out ofstorage, do the following:
•Wash your vehicle to remove any dirtor grease film build-up on windowsurfaces.
•Check windshield wipers for anydeterioration.
•Check under the hood for any foreignmaterial that may have collectedduring storage such as mice or squirrelnests.
•Check the exhaust for any foreignmaterial that may have collectedduring storage.
•Check tire pressures and set tireinflation per the Tire Label.
•Check brake pedal operation. Driveyour vehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back andforth to remove rust build-up.
•Check fluid levels (including coolantand gas) to make sure there are noleaks, and fluids are at recommendedlevels.
•If you remove the 12-volt battery, cleanthe cable ends and inspect.
Contact an authorized dealer if you haveany concerns or issues.
BODY STYLING KITS
The distance between the underside ofyour vehicle and the ground is less thanthat of other models. Drive with extremecare to avoid damage to your vehicle.
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Vehicle Care

Button
Start
Range Rings and Charge Points (EnergiOnly)
Shaded rings appear on the map when youare driving in EV Now mode. The inner ringwith no shading indicates a safe range youcan travel using plug-in power only. Thelightly shaded outer band reflects areas
you may or may not be able to reach whilein EV Now mode. If your destination iswithin this band, your vehicle may operatein Auto EV mode, running the engine asneeded. The darker shaded area, beyondthe rings, is not likely reachable using onlythe vehicle's available plug-in energy.
The rings represent approximate ranges.Actual route distances, road grades,vehicle speed, accessory usage and otherconditions affect how far your vehicle cantravel in EV Now mode before recharging.
You can select charging POI's so that youcan always see them on the map when thescale is 5 mi (8 km) or lower.
To switch this on from the settings menuselect:
Menu Item
Navigation
Map Preferences
You can then switch the POI Icons on.
Menu Item
With the POI icons switched on, you canselect:
Select POIs
Travel
Charging
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Charge Settings
This screen allows you to set up thecharging convenience features.
Note:You can set up and edit thesefeatures using the MyFord Mobile internetapplication. For more information on visitthe Ford website.
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To improve the charging experience, your vehicle has the following conveniencefeatures:
DescriptionFeature
Your vehicle schedules its charging time for when the utility ratesare lowest. Contact your utility company to see what rates areavailable.
Value Charge
Your vehicle starts charging immediately after you connect thecharging plug.Charge Now
Get the most miles out of every charge by conditioning yourplugged in vehicle. Set the cabin temperature when you set yourGO Time in order to use energy from your home, or chargingstation, instead of your vehicle battery.
Cabin Conditioning
Setting GO Times allows you to control charging schedules andcabin conditioning settings so your vehicle is ready to drive whenyou are. By setting a GO Time, your vehicle can use your valuecharge settings to minimize your electricity costs but still prioritizegetting a full charge before your GO Time. A calendar view allowsyou to program two GO Times per day for each day of the week.
My GO Times
Note: Remember, you must plug in your vehicle for My GO Timeto work.
Note:Charging to 100% by your next GOTime will always be the priority. When ValueCharge is selected, charging outside ofoff-peak times may be necessary in orderto be fully charged by your GO Time.
Charge Settings Screen
Each of the four areas highlighted belowshow a different feature of the chargesettings screen.
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My GO Time summary displays the next GO Time and cabin temperaturesetting.A
Charging status and actual times displays charging status with the chargingstart time, end time, and duration.B
Charge profile and mode displays the charging profile and charging mode forthe vehicle's present location.C
Estimated charge time limits displays the estimated minimum and maximumtimes to fully charge the high-voltage battery and the battery’s present stateof charge as a percentage of total plug-in capacity.
D
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