traction control FORD C MAX HYBRID 2014 2.G User Guide

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 Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 139. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum
required by law.
Glossary of Tire Terminology
*Tire label: A label showing the
original equipment tire sizes,
recommended inflation pressure
and the maximum weight the
vehicle can carry.
*
Tire Identification Number
(TIN): A number on the sidewall
of each tire providing information
about the tire brand and
manufacturing plant, tire size and
date of manufacture. Also referred
to as DOT code.
*
Inflation pressure: A measure
of the amount of air in a tire.
*
Standard load: A class of
P-metric or Metric tires designed
to carry a maximum load at 35 psi
[37 psi (2.5 bar) for Metric tires].
Increasing the inflation pressure
beyond this pressure will not
increase the tire ’s load-carrying
capability.
*
Extra load: A class of P-metric
or Metric tires designed to carry a
heavier maximum load at 41 psi
[43 psi (2.9 bar) for Metric tires].
Increasing the inflation pressure
beyond this pressure will not
increase the tire ’s load-carrying
capability.
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mph ( km/h)
Letter
rating
168 mph (270 km/h)
W
186 mph (299 km/h)
Y
Note: For tires with a maximum
speed capability over 149 mph
(240 km/h), tire manufacturers
sometimes use the letters ZR. For
those with a maximum speed
capability over 186 mph (299
km/h), tire manufacturers always
use the letters ZR.
H. U.S. DOT Tire Identification
Number (TIN): This begins with
the letters DOT and indicates that
the tire meets all federal
standards. The next two numbers
or letters are the plant code
designating where it was
manufactured, the next two are
the tire size code and the last four
numbers represent the week and
year the tire was built. For
example, the numbers 317 mean
the 31st week of 1997. After 2000
the numbers go to four digits. For
example, 2501 means the 25th
week of 2001. The numbers in
between are identification codes
used for traceability. This
information is used to contact
customers if a tire defect requires
a recall.
I. M+S or M/S:
Mud and Snow, or
AT:
All Terrain, or
AS:
All Season. J.
Tire Ply Composition and
Material Used:
Indicates the
number of plies or the number of
layers of rubber-coated fabric in
the tire tread and sidewall. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate
the ply materials in the tire and the
sidewall, which include steel,
nylon, polyester, and others.
K. Maximum Load: Indicates the
maximum load in kilograms and
pounds that can be carried by the
tire. See the Safety Compliance
Certification Label (affixed to
either the door hinge pillar,
door-latch post, or the door edge
that meets the door-latch post,
next to the driver's seating
position), for the correct tire
pressure for your vehicle.
L. Treadwear, Traction and
Temperature Grades:
*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 one and one-half
times as well on the government
course as a tire graded 100.
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*Traction: 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: 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.
M. Maximum Inflation
Pressure:
Indicates the tire
manufacturer's maximum
permissible pressure, or the
pressure at which the maximum
load can be carried by the tire. This
pressure is normally higher than
the vehicle manufacturer's
recommended cold inflation
pressure, which can be found on
the Safety Compliance
Certification Label (affixed to
either the door hinge pillar,
door-latch post, or the door edge
that meets the door-latch post,
next to the driver's seating
position), or Tire Label which is
located on the B-Pillar or the edge
of the driver ’s door. The cold
inflation pressure should never be
set lower than the recommended
pressure on the vehicle label. The tire suppliers may have
additional markings, notes or
warnings such as standard load
or radial tubeless.
Additional Information
Contained on the Tire Sidewall
for LT Type Tires
Note:
Tire Quality Grades do not
apply to this type of tire. LT type tires have some additional
information beyond those of P
type tires. These differences are
described below.
A.
LT:
Indicates a tire, designated
by the Tire and Rim Association,
that is intended for service on light
trucks.
B. Load Range and Load
Inflation Limits:
Indicates the
tire's load-carrying capabilities
and its inflation limits.
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Note:
Your vehicle may be
equipped with a dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly. A
dissimilar spare wheel and tire
assembly is defined as a spare
wheel and tire assembly that is
different in brand, size or
appearance from the road tires and
wheels. If you have a dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly it is
intended for temporary use only
and should not be used in a tire
rotation.
Note: After having your tires
rotated, inflation pressure must be
checked and adjusted to the
vehicle requirements.
Rotating your tires at the
recommended interval (as
indicated in the scheduled
maintenance information) will
help your tires wear more evenly,
providing better tire performance
and longer tire life.
Front-wheel drive vehicles (front
tires on the left side of the
diagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can
be corrected by rotating the tires. USING SNOW CHAINS WARNING
Snow tires must be the same size,
load index, speed rating as those
originally provided by Ford. Use of
any tire or wheel not recommended by
Ford can affect the safety and
performance of your vehicle, which could
result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and
death. Additionally, the use of
non-recommended tires and wheels could
cause steering, suspension, axle, transfer
case or power transfer unit failure. The tires on your vehicle have all-weather
treads to provide traction in rain and snow.
Snow chains have not been approved for
use on your vehicle.
Consult your authorized dealer for
information on other Ford Motor Company
approved methods of traction control.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM
WARNING
The tire pressure monitoring system
is not a substitute for manually
checking tire pressure. The tire
pressure should be checked periodically
(at least monthly) using a tire gauge, see
Inflating your tires in this chapter. Failure
to properly maintain your tire pressure
could increase the risk of tire failure, loss
of control, vehicle rollover and personal
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WARNING
Operating certain parts of this
system while driving can distract
your attention away from the road,
and possibly cause an accident or other
serious consequences. Do not change
system settings or enter data non-verbally
(using your hands) while driving. Stop the
vehicle in a safe and legal manner before
attempting these operations. This is
important since while setting up or
changing some functions you might be
required to distract your attention away
from the road and remove your hands from
the wheel. General Operation
Voice Command Control: Functions
within the Windows Automotive-based
system may be accomplished using only
voice commands. Using voice commands
while driving allows you to operate the
system without removing your hands from
the wheel.
Prolonged Views of Screen:
Do not
access any function requiring a prolonged
view of the screen while you are driving.
Pull over in a safe and legal manner before
attempting to access a function of the
system requiring prolonged attention. Even
occasional short scans to the screen may
be hazardous if your attention has been
diverted away from your driving task at a
critical time.
Volume Setting: Do not raise the volume
excessively. Keep the volume at a level
where you can still hear outside traffic and
emergency signals while driving. Driving
while unable to hear these sounds could
cause an accident. Use of Speech Recognition Functions:
Speech recognition software is inherently
a statistical process which is subject to
errors. It is your responsibility to monitor
any speech recognition functions included
in the system and address any errors.
Navigation Features:
Any navigation
features included in the system are
intended to provide turn by turn
instructions to get you to a desired
destination. Please make certain all
persons using this system carefully read
and follow instructions and safety
information fully.
Distraction Hazard:
Any navigation
features may require manual (non-verbal)
setup. Attempting to perform such set-up
or insert data while driving can seriously
distract your attention and could cause an
accident or other serious consequences.
Stop the vehicle in a safe and legal manner
before attempting these operations.
Let Your Judgment Prevail:
Any
navigation features are provided only as
an aid. Make your driving decisions based
on your observations of local conditions
and existing traffic regulations. Any such
feature is not a substitute for your personal
judgment. Any route suggestions made by
this system should never replace any local
traffic regulations or your personal
judgment or knowledge of safe driving
practices.
Route Safety:
Do not follow the route
suggestions if doing so would result in an
unsafe or illegal maneuver, if you would be
placed in an unsafe situation, or if you
would be directed into an area that you
consider unsafe. The driver is ultimately
responsible for the safe operation of the
vehicle and therefore, must evaluate
whether it is safe to follow the suggested
directions.
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Starting a Gasoline Engine........................125
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................127
Important Ventilating Information...............127
Switching Off the Vehicle When It Is
Moving................................................................126
Switching Off the Vehicle When It Is Stationary......................................................... 126
Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 125
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 125
Starting and Stopping the Engine
..........124
General Information.......................................... 124
Steering.............................................................173 Electric Power Steering..................................... 173
Steering Wheel...............................................65
Storage Compartments
.............................123
Sun Shades......................................................79 Bounce-Back......................................................... 80
Opening and Closing the Sun Shade...........80
Sun Shade Relearning....................................... 80
Sun Visors.........................................................79 Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................... 79
Supplementary Restraints System.........34 Principle of Operation........................................ 34
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................302
911 Assist............................................................... 302
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI)......................................... 305
Vehicle Health Report..................................... 304
SYNC™
............................................................287
General Information.......................................... 287
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
..........................316
T
Tailgate See: Manual Liftgate........................................... 59
See: Power Liftgate............................................. 60
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............265 Temporary Mobility Kit
..............................239
First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air........................................ 241
General Information......................................... 240
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure............................................................ 242
Tips for Use of the Kit...................................... 240
What to Do after the Tire has Been Sealed............................................................... 243
What to Do When a Tire Is Punctured........241
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................196
Tire Care
..........................................................245
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 246
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 245
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 247
Temperature A B C............................................ 246
Traction AA A B C............................................... 245
Treadwear............................................................. 245
Tire Inflation When Punctured See: Temporary Mobility Kit.......................... 239
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
...........259
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 260
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....................................... 261
Tire Repair Kit See: Temporary Mobility Kit.......................... 239
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 239
Towing a Trailer.............................................182
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels...........................................................182
Emergency Towing............................................. 182
Recreational Towing.......................................... 183
Towing
..............................................................182
Traction Control............................................159
Principle of Operation....................................... 159
Transmission Code Designation............268
Transmission..................................................153
Transmission See: Transmission.............................................. 153
Transporting the Vehicle............................182
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U
Under Hood Overview - 2.0L
Hybrid.............................................................210
Unique Driving Characteristics................129
Universal Garage Door Opener.................117 HomeLink Wireless Control System.............117
USB Port.........................................................285
Using Cruise Control.....................................171
ECO Cruise Control............................................. 172
Switching Cruise Control Off........................... 171
Switching Cruise Control On............................ 171
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
...........................................................51
Using Snow Chains.....................................259
Using Stability Control................................161 AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control ™
(RSC®)............................................................... 161
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player
............................................................308
Accessing Your Play Menu............................... 312
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 308
Media Menu Features....................................... 310
Media Voice Commands................................ 308
System Settings.................................................. 314
What's Playing?................................................ 308
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone
.............291
Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 295
Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 298
Making Calls........................................................ 294
Pairing a Phone for the First Time...............292
Pairing Subsequent Phones.......................... 292
Phone Options during an Active Call.........294
Phone Voice Commands................................ 292
Receiving Calls................................................... 294
System Settings................................................. 299
Text Messaging................................................... 297
Using Traction Control................................159 Switching the System Off Using a
Switch................................................................ 159
Switching the System Off Using the Information Display Controls.................... 159
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 159Using Voice Recognition
...........................289
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 289
System Interaction and Feedback..............290
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................196
V
Vehicle Care...................................................232 General Information.......................................... 232
Vehicle Certification Label.......................267
Vehicle Identification Number................267
Vehicle Storage
............................................236
Battery.................................................................... 237
Body........................................................................\
236
Brakes..................................................................... 237
Cooling system.................................................... 237
Engine..................................................................... 237
Fuel system.......................................................... 237
General.................................................................. 236
Miscellaneous...................................................... 237
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 237
Tires........................................................................\
. 237
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 105
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............267
Voice Control...................................................66
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