stop start FORD C MAX HYBRID 2013 2.G Quick Reference Guide

sMart poWer-split architecture
City Driving: In stop and go driving and at low speeds, the electric
motor provides the necessary power. The gas engine kicks in only
to recharge the battery or when more power is needed.
Accelerating: Step on the accelerator pedal and get all the
responsiveness of a traditional gasoline engine.
Cruising/Highway Driving: Due to greater power demands at
highway speeds, your vehicle will use the gasoline engine more
frequently than it will while driving at city traffic speeds. This
is normal.
Braking: For added efficiency, the energy created by friction
during braking is recycled to the battery.
Stopped: To save energy, the gasoline engine will shut off
and the electric motor will stop drawing current.
hybrid features
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silent Key s tart (sKs)
When you turn the ignition on, your engine may not sound
like it has started because your hybrid-electric vehicle is
equipped with silent key start. This fuel-saving feature
allows your vehicle to be ready to drive without requiring
your gas engine to be running. Instead of listening for
a traditional gasoline-powered engine sound, look for
the ‘ready to drive’ indicator light
in your instrument
cluster. When the light illuminates, your vehicle has been
successfully started and is ready to drive.
quick tips
sMart gauge® With e coguide
Delivers specific information about various systems on your vehicle using menus that build on previous data. Use your left-hand, 5-way
steering controls to scroll through your menu choices:
Vehicle Range: Estimates the distance your vehicle will travel on
the fuel remaining in the tank. Changes in your driving pattern may
cause the value to vary.
Inform: Provides average fuel economy, fuel levels and
battery status.
Enlighten: Adds power demand and instant fuel economy.
Engage: Adds gas/electric power-split information. Empower: Adds an engine on/off threshold to the power demand
gauge from Enlighten. See how much power you request based on
how far you press the accelerator pedal.
MyView: Lets you customize your menu options, allowing you
to select key information into one, combined screen.
EcoGuide: Displays leaf graphics within the right-hand cluster,
showing you when you’re driving efficiently. More leaves equals
better driving habits!
The Brake Coach appears in the display after the vehicle has come to a stop, and coaches you to
maximize the amount of energy that can be returned through the regenerative braking system.
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essential
information
tire MoBility Kit
C-MAX Hybrid is equipped with a tire
mobility kit that is located under the
front passenger seat. It consists of an
air compressor to reinflate the tire and a
sealing compound in a canister that will
seal most punctures caused by nails or
similar objects. See the Wheels and Tires
section of your Owner’s Manual for
more details.
Fuel t anK capacity/
Fuel inF o
C-MAX Hybrid has a 13.5 gallon (51.1L) fuel
tank capacity in addition to its high-voltage
battery system. Use only UnLeaded fuel or
UnLeaded fuel blended with a maximum
of 15% ethanol. Do not use ethanol
E20 - E85
(E85), diesel, fuel-methanol, leaded fuel
or any other fuel because it could damage
or impair the emission control system.
easy Fuel® systeM
With this system, you simply open the fuel
door, insert the nozzle and begin fueling.
It is self-sealing and therefore protected
against dust, dirt, water, snow and ice. Wait
10 seconds from the time the refueling
nozzle is shut-off until you remove the
nozzle from the vehicle to allow residual
fuel in the nozzle to drain into the tank.
Note When refilling with a portable
container, only use the funnel that comes
with your vehicle. Do not use aftermarket
funnels as they will not work with the
Easy Fuel
system and may cause damage.
Extra funnels can be purchased from your
authorized dealer.
r oadside a ssistance
Your new Ford vehicle comes with
the assurance and support of 24-hour
emergency roadside assistance. To receive
roadside assistance in the United States,
call 1-800-241-3673. In Canada,
call 1-800-665-2006.
toWing your Vehicle
Towing your vehicle behind another vehicle
(such as an RV) may be limited. Refer to
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels in the
Towing chapter of the Owner’s Manual.
tire pressure
Monitoring s ysteM
Your vehicle illuminates a low tire pressure
warning light in your instrument
cluster when one or more of your tires
are significantly underinflated. If this
happens, stop and check your tires as soon
as possible. Inflate them to the proper
pressure. Refer to the Inflating Your Tires
section in the Wheels and Tires chapter of
your Owner’s Manual for more information.
a ctiVe parK assist*
Can detect an available parallel parking space and
automatically steer the vehicle into that space (hands-free)
while you control the accelerator, gearshift and brakes. The
system visually and audibly instructs you to park the vehicle.
» To start active park assist, press the button
located
in the instrument panel below the audio system.
» To stop the parking procedure, grab the steering wheel or
press the control again. For complete information, refer to
the Parking Aids chapter of your Owner’s Manual.
parking aids
the For Ward*
and reVerse*
sensing s ysteMs
Sounds an audible warning
tone if there is an obstacle
near the vehicle’s front or rear
bumpers. As the vehicle moves
closer to the obstacle, the rate
of the warning tone increases in
frequency. See the Parking Aids
chapter in your Owner’s Manual
for complete information on
your vehicle’s sensing systems.
rear VieW
caMera
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Provides a video image of the
area behind the vehicle. The
display automatically appears
in the touchscreen when the
vehicle is in r (Reverse) and
uses colored guides to alert you
of your proximity to objects.
Note Visibility aids do not replace the need to watch where the vehicle is moving.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for safety information, more details and limitations.
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