maintenance FORD C MAX ENERGI 2017 Owner's Guide

Run the tip of your fingers over the edge ofthe blade to check for roughness.
Clean the wiper blades with washer fluidor water applied with a soft sponge orcloth.
CHANGING THE WIPER
BLADES
Replace the wiper blades at least annuallyfor optimum performance.
You can improve poor wiper quality bycleaning the wiper blades and thewindshield.
Note: The windshield wiper blades aredifferent in length. If you install wiperblades of the wrong length, the wiper bladescan clash damaging the wiper system.
Service Position
Set the windshield wipers in the serviceposition to change the wiper blades.
Note:You can use the service position toprovide easier access to the wiper bladesfor freeing them from snow and ice.
Note:Make sure the windshield is free fromsnow and ice before you switch the ignitionon.
1. Switch the ignition on.
2. Switch the ignition off.
3. Press and hold the wiper lever inposition A within three seconds.
4. Release the wiper lever when thewindshield wipers reach the serviceposition.
Note:The wipers remain in the serviceposition when you switch the ignition on.Press and release the wiper lever to returnthem to the park position.
Changing the Windshield WiperBlades
Note:Do not hold the wiper blade whenlifting the wiper arm.
Note:Make sure that the wiper arm doesnot spring back against the glass when thewiper blade is not attached.
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Note:Make sure the windshield is cleanbefore using new wiper blades.
1. Lift the wiper arm and then press thewiper blade locking buttons together.
2. Slightly rotate the wiper blade.
3. Remove the wiper blade.
4. Install in the reverse order.
Note:Make sure that the wiper blade locksinto place.
Changing the Rear Window WiperBlade
Note:Do not hold the wiper blade whenlifting the wiper arm.
Note:Make sure that the wiper arm doesnot spring back against the glass when thewiper blade is not attached.
1. Lift the wiper arm.
2. Slightly rotate the wiper blade.
3. Disengage the wiper blade from thewiper arm.
4. Remove the wiper blade.
5. Install in the reverse order.
Note:Make sure that the wiper blade locksinto place.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
The headlamps on your vehicle areproperly aimed at the assembly plant. Ifyour vehicle has been in an accident, thealignment of your headlamps should bechecked by your authorized dealer.
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8 feet (2.4 meters)A
Center height of lamp to groundB
25 feet (7.6 meters)C
Horizontal reference lineD
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of awall or screen on a level surface,approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters)away.
Note:To see a clearer light pattern foradjusting, you may want to block the lightfrom one headlamp while adjusting theother.
2. Measure the height of the headlampbulb center from the ground and markan 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontalreference line on the vertical wall orscreen at this height.
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps toilluminate the wall or screen and openthe hood.
4. On the wall or screen you will observea flat zone of high intensity lightlocated at the top of the right handportion of the beam pattern. If the topedge of the high intensity light zone isnot at the horizontal reference line, theheadlamp will need to be adjusted.
5. Locate the vertical adjuster on eachheadlamp. Using a Phillips #2screwdriver, turn the adjuster eitherclockwise or counterclockwise in orderto aim the headlamp. The horizontaledge of the brighter light should touchthe horizontal reference line.
6.Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
Horizontal Aim Adjustment
Horizontal aim is not required for thisvehicle and is non-adjustable.
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REMOVING A HEADLAMP
1.Switch all of the lamps and the ignitionoff.
2. Remove the screws that secure thelamp assembly.
3. Pull the headlamp toward the front ofyour vehicle to disengage it from itslocating points and then lift theheadlamp up.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
CHANGING A BULB
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
WARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulbcarefully and keep out of children’sreach. Grasp the bulb by only itsplastic base and do not touch the glass.The oil from your hand could cause thebulb to break the next time the headlampsare operated.
Note:If the bulb is accidentally touched, itshould be cleaned with rubbing alcoholbefore being used.
Locating the headlamp bulbs:
Direction indicator lamp.A
Low beam headlamp.B
High beam headlamp.C
Replacing the High Beam HeadlampBulb:
1. Remove the headlamp assembly.
2. Remove service cap.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove bulb from the headlampassembly by turning itcounterclockwise, then pull it straightout.
Replacing the Low Beam HeadlampBulb:
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1. Remove the headlamp assembly.
2. Remove service cap.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Remove bulb from the headlampassembly by turning itcounterclockwise, then pull it straightout.
Install the new bulbs in reverse order.
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs:
1. Remove the headlamp assembly.
2. Remove service cap.
3. Remove the bulb holder.
4. Remove bulb from the headlampassembly.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing Fog, Park and DirectionIndicator Bulbs
Note:You cannot separate the fog lampbulb from the bulb holder.
1. Remove the fog lamp cover.
2. Remove the 2 screws.
3. Remove the lamp.
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4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
5.Turn the bulb holder counterclockwiseand remove it.
6. Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing Tail, Brake and DirectionIndicator Bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control is inthe off position.
2. Open the liftgate.
3. Remove the trim panel cover.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
5. Remove the wing nut.
6. Gently pull the lamp assembly awayfrom the vehicle.
7. Remove the bulb holder.
8. Gently press the bulb into the bulbholder, then turn the bulbcounterclockwise and remove the bulb.(A) Taillamp and brake lamp. (B)Direction indicator lamp.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
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Replacing Reverse Lamp and TailLamp Bulbs
1. Make sure the lighting control is in theoff position.
2. Open the liftgate.
3. Remove the trim panel cover.
4. Remove the wing nut.
5. Gently pull the lamp assembly awayfrom the vehicle.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector.
7. Remove the bulb holder.
8. Gently press the bulb into the bulbholder, turn the bulb counterclockwise,and remove the bulb. (A) Reverselamp. (B) Tail lamp.
9. Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb
1. Carefully release the spring clip.
2. Remove the lamp.
3. Remove the bulb.
Reverse steps to reinstall bulb.
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Replacing the Center HighMounted Brake Lamp Bulbs
1. Open the liftgate.
2.Detach the clips above the inboard sideof the rear window.
3. Insert a suitable tool into the holes.
4. Carefully pull the lamp towards thefront of the vehicle in order to releasethe spring clips.
5. Gently pull the lamp assembly awayfrom the vehicle.
6. Remove the bulb holder.
7. Remove the bulb.
BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
Replacement bulbs are specified in thechart below. Headlamp bulbs must bemarked with an authorized “D.O.T.” forNorth America to ensure lampperformance, light brightness and patternand safe visibility. The correct bulbs willnot damage the lamp assembly or void thelamp assembly warranty and will providequality bulb burn time.
Trade numberFunction
9005LLHeadlamps high beam (Halogen)
H11LLHeadlamp low beam (Halogen)
168Sidemarker - front
194Park lamp - front
W21WTurn lamp - front
H10 (9145)Fog lamps
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Trade numberFunction
3157KTail/brake lamp
T20Turn lamp - rear
921Backup lamp
W5WLicense plate lamp
W5W* High-mount brake lamp
LED* Interior lamps
* To replace these lamps - see your authorized dealer.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your authorized dealer
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Maintenance

CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR
FILTER
WARNING
To reduce the risk of vehicle damageand personal burn injuries, do notstart your engine with the air cleanerremoved and do not remove it while theengine is running.
Change the air filter element at the correctinterval.
Note:When changing the air filter element,use only the air filter element listed. SeeCapacities and Specifications (page 282).
Note: Failure to use the correct air filterelement may result in severe enginedamage. Resulting component damagemay not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
Note:Failure to re-install the air cleanerassembly properly by fully seating on themounting studs in five places and securingwith the two bolts may result in air cleanerassembly dislodgement from engine anddamage to the air cleaner assembly andother engine components. Therefore werecommend that the air filter be serviced ata Ford dealer.
Air Cleaner Assembly Components
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