coolant system FORD C MAX HYBRID 2017 2.G Owners Manual

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only).....................206
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).......................207
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada........................................................207
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
....................................................208
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)............................................................209
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)............................................................209
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart
.............................211
Changing a Fuse..........................................220
Maintenance
General Information
....................................222
Opening and Closing the Hood..............222
Under Hood Overview - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
............................................223
Under Hood Overview - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
.........................225
Engine Oil Dipstick
......................................226
Engine Oil Check..........................................226
Oil Change Indicator Reset.......................227
Engine Coolant Check...............................228
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................232
Brake Fluid Check
........................................232
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................232
Washer Fluid Check....................................232
Fuel Filter
........................................................233
Changing the 12V Battery
.........................233
Checking the Wiper Blades
......................234
Changing the Wiper Blades
.....................235
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................236
Removing a Headlamp..............................238
Changing a Bulb
...........................................238
Bulb Specification Chart...........................242 Changing the Engine Air Filter................244
Vehicle Care
General Information....................................247
Cleaning Products.......................................247
Cleaning the Exterior..................................247
Waxing.............................................................248
Cleaning the Engine
...................................249
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades..........................................................249
Cleaning the Interior
...................................250
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................251
Cleaning Leather Seats
.............................252
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............252
Cleaning the Wheels
..................................252
Vehicle Storage
.............................................253
Body Styling Kits..........................................254
Wheels and Tires
Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit....................255
Tire Care
...........................................................261
Using Summer Tires
....................................275
Using Snow Chains
.....................................276
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........276
Technical Specifications..........................280
Capacities and Specific- ations
Engine Specifications................................282
Motorcraft Parts...........................................283
Vehicle Identification Number................284
Vehicle Certification Label
.......................285
Transmission Code Designation
............285
Capacities and Specifications...............286
Audio System
General Information...................................289
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/ CD.................................................................290
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Anti-Lock Braking System
If it lights when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction. You
will continue to have normal
braking (without anti-lock braking system)
unless the brake system warning lamp also
lights. Have the system checked by an
authorized dealer.
Battery If it lights while driving, this
indicates a malfunction. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical
equipment and have the system checked
by an authorized dealer immediately.
Blind Spot Monitor (If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch
this feature off or in conjunction
with a message. See Blind Spot
Information System
(page 179). See
Information Messages (page 101).
Brake System Lights when you engage the
parking brake with the ignition
on.
If it lights when you are driving, check that
you do not have the parking brake
engaged. If you do not have the parking
brake engaged, this indicates low brake
fluid level or a brake system malfunction.
Have the system checked immediately by
an authorized dealer. WARNING
Driving your vehicle with the warning
lamp on is dangerous. A significant
decrease in braking performance
may occur. It may take you longer to stop
your vehicle. Have your vehicle checked as
soon as possible. Driving extended
distances with the parking brake engaged
can cause brake failure and the risk of
personal injury. Cruise Control
(If Equipped)
Lights when you switch on this
feature.
Direction Indicator Lights when you switch on the
left or right direction indicator or
hazard warning flasher. If the
indicators stay on or flash faster, check for
a burned out bulb. See
Changing a Bulb
(page 238).
Door Ajar Displays when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed.
EcoSelect Lights when you switch on this
feature. See
EcoSelect (page
139).
Engine and Motor Coolant
Temperature Lights when the engine or motor
coolant temperature is high.
Stop the vehicle as soon as
possible, switch off the engine and let cool.
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MyView
You can choose what to display in this
view. Selecting Change MyView in the
options menu allows you to scroll through
two columns of content choices.
• Press the up or down arrow to view
content.
• Press
OK to save your selected
content.
• You must select content in both
columns before you can save your new
MyView.
Unique content available in MyView:
• Vehicle Range (Energi vehicles only) –
Indicates the estimated distance your
vehicle will travel with the energy
currently onboard. Separately displays
range available in Hybrid Mode fueled
by gasoline, electric range available in
Plug-in Power Mode, and total range.
Gasoline range and electric range are
also shown on the bottom of the right
information display. Changes in driving
pattern and climate control use will
cause the values to vary.
• Accessory Power — Indicates electrical
power demands from your vehicle ’s
accessory systems. Accessories use
power but do not contribute to
propelling your vehicle. The gauge
separately displays power demand in
kilowatts (kW) for climate and other
accessories. Climate includes the
power being used by high voltage
climate control components such as
the electric A/C compressor and the
electric heater (Energi vehicles only).
Other includes all power being used by
the low voltage accessories (cabin
fans, headlights, heated seats, etc.). •
Coolant Temp – Indicates engine
coolant temperature. At normal
operating temperature, the level
indicator will be white and will be in the
normal range (between H and C). If the
engine coolant temperature exceeds
the normal range, the level indicator
will change to red to indicate that the
engine is overheating. Stop your vehicle
as soon as safely possible, turn your
vehicle off and let the engine cool.
• Tach rpm x 1000 — When the gasoline
engine is running, the tachometer
gauge displays the engine speed in
revolutions per minute (RPM). When
your vehicle is operating on battery
power only with the engine off, EV
displays and the tachometer is greyed
out.
Note: The trip data, and average fuel
economy cannot be reset in MyView.
Miles (or km)/Full Charge (Energi only)
In Hybrid Mode the display changes to Fuel
Economy. Miles or Kilometers per Full
Charge is an estimate of your EV Range
with a fully charged battery.
This display is only available in Plug-in
Power Mode.
Average Miles or Kilometers per Full
Charge is provided along with an
Instantaneous gauge. This information is
based on your energy usage while driving.
Energy usage is affected by your driving
style and route, climate control use,
outside temperature and other factors. For
more information refer to Next Full Charge.
See
Gauges (page 84).
When you select EV Now operation this
screen will automatically be shown. You
can press
OK to enable the engine when
viewing this screen during EV Now
operation. See
Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle
Operation (page 137).
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Action
Message
Displayed during spare key programming, when an intelligent
access key is programmed to the system.
Key Programmed x Keys
Total
Displayed during spare key programming when the maximum
number of keys have been programmed.
Max Number of Keys
Learned
Displayed when an attempt is made to program a spare key
using two existing MyKeys.
Could Not Program
Integrated Key
Informs you that upon exiting your vehicle that the vehicle is
still on.
Vehicle is ON
Maintenance Action
Message
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine.
Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continues to
come on with your engine running, contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.
See Engine Oil Check (page 226).
Change Engine Oil Soon
Displayed when the oil life left reaches 0%. See
Engine Oil
Check (page 226).
Oil Change Required
Indicates the brake fluid level is low and the brake system
should be inspected immediately. See
Brake Fluid Check
(page 232).
Brake Fluid Level Low
Displays when the brake system needs servicing. Stop the
vehicle in a safe place. Contact your authorized dealer.
Check Brake System
Displays when the engine coolant temperature is excessively
high.
Engine Coolant Over
Temperature
Displays when the motor coolant temperature is excessively
high.
Motor Coolant Over
Temperature
Displayed when the kit needs service. See your authorized
dealer.
Service Tire Mobility Kit
Informs the driver that the powertrain needs service due to a
powertrain malfunction.
See Manual
Displays when EV functionality is disabled and the engine is
running to maintain oil quality.
Engine ON Due to Low
Use Normal Operation
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The heater acts as a starting aid by
warming the engine coolant. This allows
the climate control system to respond
quickly. The equipment includes a heater
element (installed in the engine block) and
a wire harness. You can connect the
system to a grounded 120-volt AC
electrical source.
We recommend that you do the following
for a safe and correct operation:
•
Use a 16-gauge outdoor extension cord
that is product certified by
Underwriter ’s Laboratory (UL) or
Canadian Standards Association
(CSA). This extension cord must be
suitable for use outdoors, in cold
temperatures, and be clearly marked
Suitable for Use with Outdoor
Appliances. Do not use an indoor
extension cord outdoors. This could
result in an electric shock or become a
fire hazard.
• Use as short an extension cord as
possible.
• Do not use multiple extension cords.
• Make sure that when in operation, the
extension cord plug and heater cord
plug connections are free and clear of
water. This could cause an electric
shock or fire.
• Make sure your vehicle is parked in a
clean area, clear of combustibles.
• Make sure the heater, heater cord and
extension cord are firmly connected.
• Check for heat anywhere in the
electrical hookup once the system has
been operating for approximately 30
minutes. •
Make sure the system is unplugged and
properly stowed before starting and
driving your vehicle. Make sure the
protective cover seals the prongs of the
block heater cord plug when not in use.
• Make sure the heater system is
checked for proper operation before
winter.
Using the Engine Block Heater
Make sure the receptacle terminals are
clean and dry prior to use. Clean them with
a dry cloth if necessary.
The heater uses 0.4 to 1.0 kilowatt-hours
of energy per hour of use. The system does
not have a thermostat. It achieves
maximum temperature after
approximately three hours of operation.
Using the heater longer than three hours
does not improve system performance and
unnecessarily uses electricity.
AUTOMATIC ENGINE
SHUTDOWN
For vehicles with a keyless ignition, this
automatically shuts down your vehicle if
it has been idling for an extended period.
The ignition also turns off to save battery
power. Before your vehicle shuts down, a
message appears in the information
display showing a timer counting down. If
you do not intervene within 30 seconds,
your vehicle shuts down. Start your vehicle
as normal.
Automatic Engine Shutdown Override
Note: You cannot permanently switch off
the automatic shutdown. When you switch
it off temporarily, it turns on at the next
ignition cycle.
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HYBRID VEHICLE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Answer
Question
The high voltage battery is electrically isol-ated from the rest of the vehicle when the
key is off. When you switch the key on, high voltage contactors inside the battery are
closed to make the electricity available to the motor and generator and enable the
vehicle to drive. The clicks are the sound of these contactors as they close and open during start up and shut down.
What are the series of clicks from the cargo
area when I first turn the key in the ignition?
The vehicle's computer will determine if an
engine start is required at key-on. Silent keystart will start the engine if it is necessaryfor cabin heating, windshield defrost, or if
the outside temperature is low. (For C-MAX Energi vehicles, the engine may not berequired to operate these functions.)
Why does the engine sometimes start at
key-on?
There are several reasons the engine stayson for an extended amount of time when
you first start it. One common reason is to
make sure that the emissions components are warm enough to minimize tailpipe
emissions. As the climate gets cooler, this engine-on time is extended.
Why does it take a long time before the
engine shuts down?
The engine is required to turn on above thisspeed to protect the transmission hard- ware.
Why does my engine never shut down
above 85 mph (137 km/h)
In order to make sure that the climate
control system can begin heating the cabin or defrosting the windshield as soon as a driver requests it, the engine coolant
temperature has to be kept sufficiently hot. Keeping the engine on is required to main- tain the correct coolant temperature.
Why does my engine stay on when it is
extremely cold outside?
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Engine coolant reservoir cap. See Engine Coolant Check (page 228).
A
Engine oil filler cap. See
Engine Oil Check (page 226).
B
Engine oil dipstick. See
Engine Oil Dipstick (page 226).
C
Engine air filter cover. See
Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 244).
D
Inverter system controller.
E
Brake fluid reservoir cap. See
Brake Fluid Check (page 232).
F
Power distribution box. See
Fuses (page 211).
G
Inverter system controller coolant reservoir cap.
H
Windshield washer fluid reservoir cap. See
Washer Fluid Check (page 232).
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UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW -
PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC
VEHICLE (PHEV)
WARNING
The inverter system controller
contains high-voltage components
and is not serviceable. Do not touch,
probe, or tamper with it. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury or death. Note:
Do not attempt to service any of the
high-voltage components or wiring. For
easier identification, the high-voltage wiring
insulation is color coded orange. Engine coolant reservoir cap. See Engine Coolant Check (page 228).
A
Engine oil filler cap. See
Engine Oil Check (page 226).
B
Engine oil dipstick. See
Engine Oil Dipstick (page 226).
C
Engine air filter cover. See
Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 244).
D
Inverter system controller.
E
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Brake fluid reservoir cap. See Brake Fluid Check (page 232).
F
Power distribution box. See
Fuses (page 211).
G
Inverter system controller coolant reservoir cap.
H
Windshield washer fluid reservoir cap. See
Washer Fluid Check (page 232).
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ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK MINA
MAX
B
ENGINE OIL CHECK
Check the level before starting the engine
and make sure that the level is between
the MIN and the MAX marks.
1. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
2. Switch the engine off and wait 10 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil
pan.
3. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. Replace the
dipstick and remove it again to check
the oil level.
If the oil level is at the minimum mark, add
oil immediately. Adding Engine Oil
Note:
Do not remove the filler cap when
the engine is running.
Note: Do not add oil further than the MAX
mark. Oil levels above the MAX mark may
cause engine damage. Only use oils certified for gasoline engines
by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
An oil with this trademark symbol
conforms to the current engine and
emission system protection standards and
fuel economy requirements of the
International Lubricants Specification
Advisory Council (ILSAC), comprised of
U.S. and Japanese automobile
manufacturers.
1. Remove the filler cap.
2. Add engine oil that meets the Ford
specifications. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 282).
3. Wipe off any spilled oil.
4. Replace the filler cap. Turn it until you feel a strong resistance.
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7.
The message confirming that the reset
is complete will no longer be displayed.
8. Switch the ignition off. For vehicles with
push-button start, press the start
button to switch the ignition off.
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK WARNINGS
To reduce the risk of personal injury,
make sure the engine is cool before
unscrewing the coolant pressure
relief cap. The cooling system is under
pressure. Steam and hot liquid can come
out forcefully when you loosen the cap
slightly. Do not put coolant in the windshield
washer fluid reservoir. If sprayed on
the windshield, coolant could make
it difficult to see through the windshield. To reduce the risk of personal injury,
make sure the engine is cool before
unscrewing the coolant pressure
relief cap. The cooling system is under
pressure. Steam and hot liquid can come
out forcefully when you loosen the cap
slightly. Do not add coolant further than the
MAX mark.
Your vehicle has two separate cooling
systems. One for cooling the engine and a
separate system for cooling the inverter
system controller that is specific to the
hybrid operating system. The two systems
operate similarly, with the inverter system
controller cooling system generally
operating at a lower temperature and
pressure.
When the engine is cold, check the
concentration and level of the coolant at
the intervals listed in the scheduled
maintenance information. See Scheduled
Maintenance
(page 441). Note:
Make sure that the coolant level is
between the
MIN and MAX marks on the
coolant reservoir.
Note: Coolant expands when it is hot. The
level may extend beyond the
MAX mark.
Maintain coolant concentration within
48% to 50%, which equates to a freeze
point between -30°F (-34°C) and -34°F
(-37°C). Coolant concentration should be
checked using a refractometer. We do not
recommend the use of hydrometers or
coolant test strips for measuring coolant
concentration.
Adding Coolant WARNING
Never remove the coolant reservoir
cap when the engine is running or
hot.
Note:
Automotive fluids are not
interchangeable. Do not use coolant or
windshield washer fluid outside of its
specified function and vehicle location.
Note: Do not use stop leak pellets, cooling
system sealants, or non-specified additives
as they can cause damage to the engine
cooling or heating systems. Resulting
component damage may not be covered by
the vehicle Warranty.
It is very important to use prediluted
coolant approved to the correct
specification in order to avoid plugging the
small passageways in the engine cooling
system. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 286). Do not mix
different colors or types of coolant in your
vehicle. Mixing of engine coolants or using
an incorrect coolant may harm the engine
or cooling system components and may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
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