Ford C-MAX Hybrid / Energi (2016 year). Manual - part 14

Autolock

 (If Equipped)

The autolock feature will lock all the doors
when:
•

all doors are closed

•

the ignition is on,

•

you shift into any gear putting your
vehicle in motion, and

•

your vehicle attains a speed greater
than 4 mph (7 km/h).

Autounlock (If Equipped)

The autounlock feature will unlock all the
doors when:
•

the ignition is on, all the doors are
closed, and your vehicle has been in
motion at a speed greater than 4 mph
(7 km/h);

•

your vehicle comes to a stop and you
switch the ignition off or to accessory;
and

•

you open the driver door within 10
minutes of the switching the ignition
off or to accessory.

Note: The doors will not autounlock if you
electronically lock your vehicle after you
switch the ignition off and before you open
the driver door.

Enabling or Disabling Autolock and
Autounlock

Note: Your authorized dealer can perform
this procedure, or you can do the procedure
yourself.

To enable or disable these features, do the
following:

Note: You will have 30 seconds to
complete the procedure.

1.

Switch the ignition on.

2. Press the power door unlock button

three times.

3. Switch the ignition off.

4. Press the power door unlock button

three times.

5. Switch the ignition on. The horn will

sound indicating your vehicle is in
programming mode.

Autolock: Press the power door unlock
button then the lock button. The horn will
sound once if disabled or twice (one short
and one long) if enabled.

Autounlock: Press the power door lock
button then the unlock button. The horn
will sound once if disabled or twice (one
short and one long) if enabled.

After programming the feature, switch the
ignition off. The horn will sound once
indicating programming is complete.

Note: You can enable or disable the
autounlock feature independently of the
autolock feature.

Illuminated Entry

The interior lamps and select exterior
lamps will illuminate when you unlock the
doors with the remote entry system.

The illuminated entry system will turn off
the lights if:
•

you start your vehicle,

•

you press the remote control lock
button, or

•

after 25 seconds of illumination.

The lights will not turn off if:
•

you turn them on with the lamp control,
or

•

any door is open.

Illuminated Exit

The interior lamps and select exterior
lamps will illuminate when all doors are
closed and you switch the ignition off.

The lamps will turn off if all the doors
remain closed and:
•

25 seconds elapse, or

•

you lock your vehicle from the outside.

Battery Saver

If you leave the courtesy lamps or dome
lamps on and switch the ignition off, the
battery saver shuts them off after some
time.

Accessory Mode Battery Saver for
Intelligent Access Keys (If Equipped)

If you leave the ignition on after leaving
your vehicle, it will shut off 15 minutes after
you close all of the doors.

MANUAL LIFTGATE

WARNINGS

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area, inside or outside of a
vehicle. In a crash, people riding in

these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride
in any area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and safety belts. Be
sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and using a safety belt properly. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
personal injury or death.

Make sure to close and latch the
liftgate to prevent drawing exhaust
fumes into your vehicle. This will also

prevent passengers and cargo from falling
out. If you must drive with the liftgate open,
keep the vents or windows open so outside
air comes into your vehicle. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
personal injury.

Note: Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.

Note: Do not hang anything, for example a
bike rack, from the glass or liftgate. This
could damage the liftgate and its
components.

Note: Do not leave the liftgate open while
driving. This could damage the liftgate and
its components.

Opening the Liftgate

Manually

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Press the button located in the top of the
liftgate pull cup handle to unlatch the
liftgate, and then pull on the outside
handle.

With the Remote Control

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Press the button twice within
three seconds to unlock the
liftgate. Manually open the

liftgate.

Closing the Liftgate

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A handle is located inside the liftgate to
help with closing.

POWER LIFTGATE

 (If Equipped)

WARNINGS

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a
cargo area, inside or outside of a
vehicle. In a crash, people riding in

these areas are more likely to be seriously
injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride
in any area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and seatbelts. Make
sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and properly using a seatbelt. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
personal injury or death.

Make sure to close and latch the
liftgate to prevent drawing exhaust
fumes into your vehicle. This will also

prevent passengers and cargo from falling
out. If you must drive with the liftgate open,
keep the vents or windows open so outside
air comes into your vehicle. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious
personal injury.

Keep keys out of reach of children.
Do not allow children to operate or
play near an open or moving power

liftgate. You should supervise the
operation of the power liftgate at all times.

Note: Make sure that you close the liftgate
before operating or moving your vehicle,
especially in an enclosure, like a garage or
a parking structure. This could damage the
liftgate and its components.

Note:  Do not hang anything, for example
a bike rack, from the glass or liftgate.  This
could damage the liftgate and its
components.

The liftgate only operates with the
transmission in park (P).

If there is a problem with the open or close
request, a tone will sound for one of the
following reasons:

•

The ignition is on and the transmission
is not in park (P).

•

The battery voltage is below the
minimum operating voltage.

•

The liftgate is not fully closed and your
vehicle speed is at or above 3 mph
(5 km/h).

If the liftgate starts to close after it has
fully opened, this indicates there may be
excessive weight on the liftgate or a
possible gas strut failure. A repetitive tone
sounds and the liftgate closes under
control. Remove any excessive weight from
the liftgate. If the liftgate continues to
close after opening, have the system
checked by an authorized dealer.

Opening and Closing the Liftgate

WARNING

Make sure all persons are clear of the
power liftgate area before using the
power liftgate control.

Note:  Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.

Note:  Do not leave the liftgate open while
driving.  This could damage the liftgate and
its components.

From the Instrument Panel

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Press the button on the
instrument panel.

With the Remote Control

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Press the button twice within
three seconds.

With the Outside Control Button

Opening the Liftgate

1.

Unlock the liftgate with the remote
control or power door unlock control.
If an intelligent access key is within 3 ft
(1 m) of the liftgate, the liftgate unlocks
when you press the liftgate release
button.

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2. Press the control button located in the

top of the liftgate pull-cup handle.

Note: Allow the power system to open the
liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the
liftgate may activate the system’s obstacle
detection feature and stop the power
operation or reverse its direction. Manually
interfering with the liftgate motion may also
replicate a gas strut failure.

Closing the Liftgate

WARNING

Keep clear of the liftgate when
activating the rear switch.

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Press and release the liftgate control
button.

Stopping the Liftgate Movement

Note: Do not apply sudden excessive force
to the liftgate while it is in motion. This
could damage the power liftgate and its
components.

You can stop the liftgate movement by
doing any of the following:
•

Pressing the liftgate control button.

•

Pressing the liftgate button on the
remote control twice.

•

Pressing the liftgate button on the
instrument panel.

•

Activating the obstacle detection
feature.

•

Moving your foot under and away from
the center rear bumper in a single-kick
motion.

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This method only works for vehicles with

the hands-free liftgate feature.