windshield wipers FORD C MAX HYBRID 2015 2.G Owners Manual

Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
Data Recording
..................................................9
California Proposition 65..............................11
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
Replacement Parts Recommendation
........................................11
Special Notices................................................12
Mobile Communications Equipment.....................................................12
Export Unique Options..................................13
Child Safety
General Information
.......................................14
Installing Child Seats.....................................15
Booster Seats...................................................21
Child Seat Positioning
..................................23
Child Safety Locks
.........................................24
Safety Belts
Principle of Operation..................................26
Fastening the Safety Belts..........................27
Safety Belt Height Adjustment
.................29
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime.............................................................30
Safety Belt Minder.........................................30
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance................................................32
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™
..........................33
Supplementary Restraints System
Principle of Operation..................................34
Driver and Passenger Airbags....................35
Front Passenger Sensing System............36
Side Airbags
.....................................................38 Driver Knee Airbag
.........................................39
Safety Canopy ™
............................................40
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
.........41
Airbag Disposal
...............................................42
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................43
Remote Control..............................................43
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control...........................................................48
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation..................................49
Creating a MyKey
...........................................50
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................50
Checking MyKey System Status...............52
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems.........................................................53
MyKey Troubleshooting
...............................53
Locks
Locking and Unlocking
.................................54
Manual Liftgate..............................................58
Power Liftgate
.................................................59
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................62
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................63
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................64
Audio Control..................................................64
Voice Control
...................................................65
Voice Control
...................................................65
Cruise Control..................................................65
Information Display Control
......................66
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers
.........................................67
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Note:
Fully defrost the windshield before
switching on the windshield wipers.
Note: Make sure the windshield wipers are
switched off before entering a car wash.
Note: Clean the windshield and wiper
blades if they begin to leave streaks or
smears. If that does not resolve the issue,
install new wiper blades.
Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windshield. This may scratch the glass,
damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Always use the
windshield washers before wiping a dry
windshield. Single wipe
A
Intermittent wipe
B
Normal wipe
C
High speed wipe
D Intermittent Wipe Short wipe interval
A
Intermittent wipe
B
Long wipe interval
C
Use the rotary control to adjust the
intermittent wipe interval.
Speed dependent wipers (if
equipped)
When your vehicle speed increases, the
interval between wipes will decrease.
AUTOWIPERS (If Equipped)
Note: Fully defrost the windshield before
switching on the windshield wipers.
Note: Make sure you switch off the
windshield wipers before entering a car
wash.
Note: Clean the windshield and wiper
blades if they begin to leave streaks or
smears. If that does not resolve the issue,
install new wiper blades.
Note: If you switch on the autolamps with
the autowipers, the low beam headlamps
will turn on automatically when the rain
sensor turns on the windshield wipers
continuously.
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Note:
During wet or winter driving
conditions with ice, snow or a salty road
mist, inconsistent or unexpected wiping or
smearing may occur.
In these conditions, you can do the
following:
• Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers
to reduce the amount of smearing.
• Switch to normal or high-speed wipe.
• Switch the autowipers off. High sensitivity
A
OnB
Low sensitivity
C
The autowipers feature uses a rain sensor
that is located in the area around the
interior rear view mirror. The rain sensor
monitors the amount of moisture on the
windshield and automatically turns the
wipers on. It will adjust the wiper speed by
the amount of moisture that the sensor
detects on the windshield.
Use the rotary control to adjust the
sensitivity of the rain sensor. Set the
control to low sensitivity, and the wipers
will turn on when the rain sensor detects
a large amount of moisture on the
windshield. Set the control to high
sensitivity, and the wipers will turn on when
the rain sensor detects a small amount of
moisture on the windshield. Keep the outside of the windshield clean.
The rain sensor is very sensitive. Dirt or
debris around the interior rear view mirror
area will affect the autowipers'
performance. For example, the autowipers
may turn on if dirt, mist or insects hit the
windshield.
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHERS
Rear Window Wiper
Intermittent wipe
A
Low-speed wipe
B
OffC
Press the top of the button at the end of
the lever to switch on the intermittent
wiper. Press the button again to switch on
low-speed wipe. Press the bottom of the
button to switch the wiper off, or to change
the wiper speed from low-speed to
intermittent.
When you shift into R (Reverse), the rear
wiper will turn on to intermittent if the front
wipers are activated.
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If equipped, the following also activate
when the lighting control is in the
autolamps position and you switch them
on in the information display:
•
Configurable daytime running lamps.
• Automatic high beam control.
• Adaptive headlamp control.
The headlamps remain on for a period of
time after you switch the ignition off. Use
the information display controls to adjust
the period of time that the headlamps
remain on. See Information Displays
(page 88).
Note: With the headlamps in the
autolamps position, you cannot switch the
high beam headlamps on until the
autolamps system turns the low beam
headlamps on.
Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps
The windshield wiper activated headlamps
turn on within 10 seconds when you switch
the windshield wipers on and the lighting
control is in the autolamps position. They
turn off approximately 60 seconds after
you switch the windshield wipers off.
The headlamps will not turn on by wiper
activation:
• During a mist wipe.
• When the wipers are on to clear washer
fluid during a wash condition.
• If the wipers are in intermittent mode.
Note: If you switch autolamps and
autowipers on, the headlamps will
automatically turn on when the windshield
wipers continuously operate. INSTRUMENT LIGHTING
DIMMER
Note:
If you disconnect the battery or it
becomes discharged, the illuminated
components will switch to the maximum
setting.
Vehicles With Front Fog Lamps Press repeatedly or press and hold until
the desired level is reached.
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Note:
The windshield wiper blades are
different in length. If you install wiper blades
of the wrong length, the wipers may not
work correctly. If equipped with autowipers,
the rain sensor may not work correctly.
Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks
into place. Lower the wiper arm and blade
back to the windshield. The wiper arms will
automatically return to their normal position
when the ignition is turned on.
Note: Replace wiper blades at least once
per year for optimum performance.
Note: Poor wiper quality can be improved
by cleaning the wiper blades and the
windshield
Setting the Front Wipers in the
Service Position
1. Make sure that the outside of the windshield is free from snow and ice.
2. Switch on the ignition. 3.
Switch off the ignition and within three
seconds, pull the wiper lever to toward
you. Hold the lever in until wipers have
moved to the service position. 4.
Release the lever when the wipers have
moved to the service position.
Changing the Front Wiper Blades
1. Pull the wiper blade and arm away from the glass. 2. Press the locking buttons together.
3. Rotate and remove the wiper blade.
4. Install in the reverse order.
Note:
Make sure that the wiper blade locks
into place.
Changing the Rear Window Wiper
Blade
1. Lift the wiper arm.
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•
Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,
spark plug wire or spark plug well, or
the area in and around these locations.
• Cover the battery, power distribution
box, and air filter assembly to prevent
water damage when cleaning the
engine.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmental
fallout can result in windshield and wiper
blade contamination. Dirty windshield and
wipers will result in poor windshield wiper
operation. Keep the windshield and wiper
blades clean to maintain windshield wiper
performance.
To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
• Clean the windshield with a
non-abrasive glass cleaner.
• For windshields contaminated with
tree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, clean
the entire windshield using steel wool
(no greater than 0000 grade) in a
circular motion and rinse with water.
• Clean the wiper blades with isopropyl
rubbing alcohol or windshield washer
concentrate.
Note: Do not use razor blades or other
sharp objects to clean or remove decals
from the inside of the heated rear window.
The vehicle warranty does not cover
damage caused to the heated rear window
grid lines.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR WARNINGS
Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach
or dye on the vehicle
’s safety belts,
as these actions may weaken the
belt webbing. WARNINGS
On vehicles equipped with
seat-mounted airbags, do not use
chemical solvents or strong
detergents. Such products could
contaminate the side airbag system and
affect performance of the side airbag in a
collision. For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts
and seats equipped with side airbags:
•
Remove dust and loose dirt with a
vacuum cleaner.
• Remove light stains and soil with
Motorcraft Professional Strength
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner.
• If grease or tar is present on the
material, spot-clean the area first with
Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover. In
Canada, use Motorcraft Multi-Purpose
Cleaner.
• If a ring forms on the fabric after spot
cleaning, clean the entire area
immediately (but do not oversaturate)
or the ring will set.
• Do not use household cleaning
products or glass cleaners, which can
stain and discolor the fabric and affect
the flame retardant abilities of the seat
materials.
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT
PANEL AND INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER LENS WARNING
Do not use chemical solvents or
strong detergents when cleaning the
steering wheel or instrument panel
to avoid contamination of the airbag
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Brakes
•
Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth to remove rust build-up.
• Check fluid levels (including coolant,
oil and gas) to make sure there are no
leaks, and fluids are at recommended
levels.
• If you remove the battery, clean the
battery cable ends and inspect. Contact an authorized dealer if you have
any concerns or issues.
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A/C
See: Climate Control......................................... 104
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 155
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 156
Accessories....................................................407 Exterior style........................................................ 407
Interior style......................................................... 407
Lifestyle................................................................. 407
Peace of mind..................................................... 407
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................. 11
Active Park Assist.........................................163 Automatic Steering into Parking
Space................................................................. 164
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature..........165
Troubleshooting the System......................... 166
Using Active Park Assist................................... 163
Adjusting the Headlamps
.........................222
Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 223
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................. 222
Adjusting the Steering Wheel...................64
Airbag Disposal
...............................................42
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 104
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 63
Ambient Lighting............................................74
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................63
Arming the Alarm................................................. 63
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 63
Appendices...................................................409
Audible Warnings and Indicators.............87 Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime................................................................... 87
Engine On Warning Chime................................ 87
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 87
Key in Ignition Warning Chime......................... 87
Keyless Warning Alert ........................................ 87
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 87
Audio Control..................................................64 Seek, Next or Previous....................................... 65Audio Input Jack..........................................286
Audio System
................................................273
General Information.......................................... 273
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD..................................................276
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/ FM/CD
...........................................................278
Menu Structure................................................... 279
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: SYNC/AM/ FM/CD...........................................................274
Autolamps........................................................70 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps.......................................................... 71
Automatic Climate Control......................104 Temperature Control........................................ 105
Automatic Transmission
............................152
Automatic Transmission.................................. 152
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 153
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 154
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................218
Autowipers........................................................67
Auxiliary Power Points................................120 110-volt AC power point................................... 120
12-volt DC power point..................................... 120
Locations............................................................... 120
B
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........209
Booster Seats...................................................21 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 22
Brake Fluid Check.........................................218
Brakes...............................................................155 General Information.......................................... 155
Breaking-In......................................................183
Bulb Specification Chart...........................228
C
Cabin Air Filter................................................107
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications
................270
Specifications..................................................... 270
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 233
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Warning Lamps and Indicators.................83
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 84
Battery..................................................................... 84
Brake System........................................................ 84
Cruise Control........................................................ 84
Direction Indicator............................................... 84
Door Ajar................................................................. 84
Engine and Motor Coolant Temperature..................................................... 84
Engine Oil................................................................ 84
EV Later................................................................... 85
EV Now.................................................................... 84
Fasten Safety Belt............................................... 85
Front Airbag........................................................... 85
Front Fog Lamps.................................................. 85
High Beam.............................................................. 85
Liftgate Ajar............................................................ 85
Low Battery............................................................ 85
Low Fuel Level....................................................... 85
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................... 85
Overdrive Cancel and Grade Assist..............85
Parking Lamps...................................................... 85
Powertrain Fault................................................... 85
Ready to Drive....................................................... 86
Service Engine Soon........................................... 86
Stability Control................................................... 86
Stability Control Off............................................ 86
Stop Safely............................................................. 86
Vehicle Plugged in............................................... 86
Washer Fluid Check.....................................218
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior............................... 233
See: Wipers and Washers..................................67
Waxing.............................................................234
Wheels and Tires.........................................240 Technical Specifications................................. 264
Windows and Mirrors....................................76
Windshield Wipers
.........................................67
Intermittent Wipe................................................. 67
Speed dependent wipers (if equipped)........................................................... 67
Wipers and Washers.....................................67
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