USB FORD C MAX HYBRID 2015 2.G Owners Manual
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Opening and Closing the Hood.............209
Under Hood Overview - Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (HEV)............................................210
Under Hood Overview -
Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV)..........................212
Engine Oil Dipstick........................................213
Engine Oil Check...........................................213
Engine Coolant Check
................................214
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................218
Brake Fluid Check.........................................218
Power Steering Fluid Check......................218
Washer Fluid Check
.....................................218
Fuel Filter.........................................................218
Changing the 12V Battery..........................219
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................220
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................220
Adjusting the Headlamps
.........................222
Removing a Headlamp..............................223
Changing a Bulb...........................................223
Bulb Specification Chart...........................228
Changing the Engine Air Filter................230
Vehicle Care
General Information
...................................233
Cleaning Products.......................................233
Cleaning the Exterior..................................233
Waxing.............................................................234
Cleaning the Engine....................................234
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..........................................................235
Cleaning the Interior
...................................235
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens........................235
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................236
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............237
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels
........................237
Vehicle Storage.............................................237 Wheels and Tires
Temporary Mobility Kit..............................240
Tire Care
..........................................................246
Using Snow Chains....................................260
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........260
Technical Specifications
...........................264
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications................................266
Motorcraft Parts...........................................267
Vehicle Identification Number
...............268
Vehicle Certification Label.......................268
Transmission Code Designation
............269
Capacities and Specifications................270
Audio System
General Information....................................273
Audio Unit -
Vehicles With: SYNC/AM/
FM/CD..........................................................274
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/
CD..........................................................276
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/ CD..................................................................278
Digital Radio
...................................................281
Satellite Radio..............................................283
Audio Input Jack..........................................286
USB Port
.........................................................286
Media Hub
......................................................287
SYNC™
General Information
...................................288
Using Voice Recognition...........................290
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............292
SYNC™ Applications and Services......303
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................310
SYNC™ Troubleshooting..........................318
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CENTER CONSOLE
Stow items in the cupholder carefully as
items may become loose during hard
braking, acceleration or collisions, including
hot drinks which may spill.
Available console features include:
Cupholder
A
Storage compartment with
auxiliary power point, auxiliary
input jack, USB port and media
hub
B
Auxiliary power point
C
OVERHEAD CONSOLE Press near the rear edge of the door to
open it.
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ON/OFF: Press this button to switch the system off and on. Turn to adjust the
volume.
J
MENU:
Press this button to access different audio system features. See Menu
Structure later in this section.
K
SOUND:
Press this button to access settings for Treble, Middle, Bass, Fade
and Balance. Use the up and down arrow buttons to select the various settings.
When you make your selection, press the left and right arrow buttons to change
the settings. Press
OK to set or press MENU to exit. Sound settings can be set
for each audio source independently.
L
PHONE:
Press this button to access the phone features of the SYNC system.
See SYNC™ (page 288).
M
MEDIA:
Press this button to switch between listening to a CD and the
SYNC-Media menu. To change the SYNC-Media device (such as switching from
a device plugged into the USB port to a Bluetooth audio device), press
MENU
and scroll to Select Source.
N
RADIO:
Press this button to listen to the radio or change radio frequencies.
Press the function buttons below the radio screen to select different radio
functions.
O
AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH:
PREMIUM AM/FM/CD WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving. Note:
The CD slot is directly above the
touchscreen.
Note: The MyFord Touch system controls
most of the audio features. See
MyFord
Touch ™ (page 327).
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AUDIO INPUT JACK
WARNINGS
Driving while distracted can result in
loss of vehicle control, crash and
injury. We strongly recommend that
you use extreme caution when using any
device that may take your focus off the
road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving. Do not connect or adjust the settings
on your portable music player when
your vehicle is moving.
Do not place your portable music
player on the instrument panel. Hard
objects may become projectiles in a
crash or sudden stop, which may increase
the risk of serious injury. The audio input jack allows you to connect
and play music from a portable music
player through your vehicle speakers. You
can use any portable music player
designed for use with headphones.
Your audio extension cable must have
male 1/8th-inch (3.5 millimeter)
connectors at each end. 1. Switch off the engine, radio and
portable music player. Set the parking
brake and put the transmission in
position P.
2. Plug the extension cable from the portable music player into the audio
input jack.
3. Switch the radio on. Select either a tuned FM station or a CD.
4. Adjust the volume as desired.
5. Switch your portable music player on and adjust its volume to half its
maximum level.
6. Press
AUX or MEDIA until LINE or
LINE IN appears in the display. You
should hear music from your device
even if it is low.
7. Adjust the volume on your portable music player until it reaches the volume
level of the FM station or CD. Do this
by switching back and forth between
the AUX and FM or CD controls.
USB PORT
(If Equipped) The USB port allows you to plug in media
playing devices, memory sticks and charge
devices (if supported). See SYNC™
(page
288).
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MEDIA HUB (If Equipped)
The media hub is located in the center
console and has the following features: A/V inputs
A
SD card slot
B
USB ports
C
See
MyFord Touch ™ (page 327).
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GENERAL INFORMATION
SYNC is an in-vehicle communications
system that works with your
Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone and
portable media player. This allows you to:
•
Make and receive calls.
• Access and play music from your
portable music player.
• Use 911 Assist, Vehicle Health Report
and SYNC Services (Traffic, Directions
& Information). *
• Use applications, such as Pandora and
Stitcher, via SYNC AppLink.
• Access phonebook contacts and music
using voice commands.
• Stream music from your connected
phone.
• Text message. •
Use the advanced voice recognition
system
• Charge your USB device (if your device
supports this).
* These features require activation.
Make sure that you review your device's
manual before using it with SYNC.
Support
The SYNC support team is available to
help you with any questions you cannot
answer on your own.
Monday-Saturday, 8:30am-9:00pm EST.
Sunday, 10:30am-7:30pm EST.
In the United States, call 1-800-392-3673.
In Canada, call 1-800-565-3673.
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System data cannot be accessed without
special equipment and access to the
vehicle's SYNC module. Ford Motor
Company and Ford of Canada will not
access the system data for any purpose
other than as described absent consent, a
court order, or where required by law
enforcement, other government
authorities, or other third parties acting
with lawful authority. Other parties may
seek to access the information
independently of Ford Motor Company and
Ford of Canada. For further privacy
information, see the sections on 911 Assist,
Vehicle Health Report, and Traffic,
Directions and Information.
USING VOICE RECOGNITION
This system helps you control many
features using voice commands. This
allows you to keep your hands on the
wheel and focus on what is in front of you.
Initiating a Voice Session Push the voice icon. A tone
sounds and Listening appears in
the display. Say any of the
following: If You Want To
Say
Stream audio from your phone.
"Bluetooth audio"
Cancel the requested action.
"Cancel"
Access the device connected to the auxiliary input jack.
"Line in"
Access mobile applications.
"Mobile apps" *
Make calls.
"Phone"
Access the SYNC Services portal.
"Services" *
Return to the main menu.
"SYNC"
Access the device connected to your USB port.
"USB"
Run a vehicle health report.
"Vehicle health report" *
Adjust the level of voice interaction and feedback.
"Voice settings"
Hear a list of voice commands available in the current
mode.
"Help"
* This is an optional feature and available in the United States only.
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SYNC Services quick tips
You can personalize your Services feature to provide
quicker access to your most used or favorite information.
You can save address points such as work or home. You
can also save favorite information like sports teams or a
news category. You can learn more about personalization
by logging onto www.SYNCMyRide.com.
Personalizing
Press the voice button at any time (while connected to
SYNC Services) to interrupt a voice prompt or an audio
clip (such as a sports report) and say your voice command.
Push to interrupt
Your subscription is associated with your Bluetooth-
enabled cellular phone number, not your VIN (Vehicle
Identification Number). You can pair and connect your
phone to any vehicle equipped with SYNC Services and
continue enjoying your personalized services.
Portable
You can even access your account outside your vehicle.
Just use the number on your phone's call history. Traffic
and Directions features do not function properly but
information services and the 411 connect and text message
features are available.
SYNC AppLink
Note: This feature is only available in the
United States.
Note: You must pair and connect your
smartphone to SYNC to access AppLink.
Note: iPhone users need to connect the
phone to the USB port in order to start the
application. We recommend you lock your
iPhone after starting an application.
Note: The AppLink feature is not available
if your vehicle is equipped with the MyFord
Touch or MyLincoln Touch system.
Note: Depending on your display type, you
can access AppLink from the media menu,
the phone menu, or by using voice
commands. Once an app is running through
AppLink, you can control main features of
the app through voice commands and
steering wheel controls. To Access Using the Phone Menu
1. Press the phone button to access the
SYNC phone menu on-screen.
2. Scroll to Mobile Apps and press OK to access a list of available applications.
3. Scroll through the list of available applications and press OK to select a
particular app.
4. Once an app is running through SYNC,
you can access an app ’s menu by
pressing the MENU button to first
access the SYNC menu.
5. Select "SYNC-Media" by pressing
OK.
6. Scroll until "
then press
OK. From here, you can
access an application's features, such
as Thumbs up and Thumbs down. For
more information, please visit
www.SYNCMyRide.com.
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To Access Using the Media Menu
1. Press the AUX button on the center
console.
2. Press
MENU to access the SYNC
menu.
3. Select "SYNC-Media" by pressing
OK.
4. Scroll to Mobile Apps and press OK to
access a list of available applications.
5. Scroll through the list of available applications and press
OK to select a
particular app.
6. Once an app is running through SYNC,
you can access an app ’s menu by
pressing the
MENU button to first
access the SYNC menu.
7. Select "SYNC-Media" by pressing
OK.
8. Scroll until "
then press
OK. From here, you can
access an application's features, such
as Thumbs up and Thumbs down. For
more information, please visit
www.SYNCMyRide.com.
To Access Using Voice Commands
1. Press the voice icon.
2. When prompted, say "Mobile Apps".
3. Say the name of the application after the tone.
4. The app should start. While an app is running through SYNC, you can press
the voice button and speak commands
specific to the app, such as "Play
Station Quickmix". Say "Help" to
discover available voice commands. USING SYNC™ WITH YOUR
MEDIA PLAYER
You can access and play music from your
digital music player over your vehicle's
speaker system using the system's media
menu or voice commands. You can also
sort and play your music by specific
categories, such as artist and album.
Note:
The system is capable of indexing up
to 6,000 songs.
SYNC is capable of hosting nearly any
digital media player including: iPod®,
Zune ™, Plays from device players, and
most USB drives. SYNC also supports
audio formats, such as MP3, WMA, WAV
and ACC.
Connecting Your Digital Media
Player to the USB Port
Note: If your digital media player has a
power switch, make sure you switch it on
before plugging it in.
To Connect Using Voice Commands
1. Plug the device into the USB port.
2. Press the voice icon and when prompted, say "USB".
3. You can now play music by saying any of the appropriate voice commands.
See the media voice commands.
To Connect Using the System Menu
1. Plug the device into the USB port.
2. Press
AUX and then MENU to enter
the media menu.
3. Scroll to Select Source. Press
OK.
4. Scroll to USB. Press
OK.
5. Depending on how many digital media
files are on your connected device,
Indexing
may appear in the radio
display. When indexing is complete, the
screen returns to the Play menu.
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Press OK and scroll through selections of:
• Play All
• Albums
• Genres
• Playlists
• Tracks
• Explore USB
• Similar Music
• Return
What's Playing?
At any time when a track is playing, you
can press the voice icon and ask the
system "What's playing?". The system
reads the metadata tags (if populated) of
the playing track to you.
Media Voice Commands Press the voice icon. When
prompted, say "USB", then any
of the following:
"USB"
"Autoplay off" "Autoplay on"
"Connections" "Pause""Play"
"Play album
"Play all"
"Play artist
"Play genre
"Play next folder" 3
"Play next track" "USB"
"Play playlist
"Play previous folder" 3
"Play previous track"
"Play song
"Play track
"Refine album
"Refine artist
"Refine song
"Refine track
"Repeat off" "Repeat on"
"Search album
"Search artist
"Search genre
"Search song
"Search track
"Shuffle off" "Shuffle on"
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