Ford C-MAX Hybrid / Energi (2016 year). Manual - part 47

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Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).

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Maximum distance is 50 miles (80
kilometers).

Recreational Towing

Note:  Put your climate control system in
recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering the vehicle.  See
Climate Control (page 108).

Follow these guidelines if you have a need
for recreational (RV) towing. An example
of recreational towing would be towing
your vehicle behind a motorhome. We
designed these guidelines to prevent
damage to your transmission.

You can tow your vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground or with the front
wheels off the ground by using a tow dolly.
If you are using a tow dolly follow the
instructions specified by the equipment
provider.

If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels
on the ground:
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Tow only in the forward direction.

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Release the parking brake.

Vehicles with Push Button Start

1.

Start the vehicle by pressing the brake
pedal, and then pressing the ENGINE
START/STOP button until the vehicle
starts.

2. Press the brake pedal and shift the

transmission into position N.

3. Turn the vehicle off by pressing the

ENGINE START/STOP button once.
(Trip Summary appears in the left
instrument cluster screen when the
vehicle is off.)

Note: You can remove the key fob from the
vehicle while towing.

Vehicles with Ignition Key

1.

Start the vehicle by pressing the brake
pedal, and then turning the ignition key
until the vehicle starts.

2. Press the brake pedal and shift the

transmission into position N.

3. Turn the vehicle off by turning the

ignition key past the accessory position.
The key position is between the
accessory and off positions.  See
Ignition Switch (page 129). (Trip
Summary appears in the left
instrument cluster screen when the
vehicle is off.)

Note: If your vehicle is equipped with an
ignition key, you cannot remove the key from
the ignition cylinder when the transmission
is in position N and the vehicle is off.

All Vehicles

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Do not exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).

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Place the transmission in position P,
start the vehicle, and allow the engine
to run for one minute at the beginning
of each day (you may need to press the
accelerator pedal in order to start the
engine). After allowing the vehicle to
run, place the transmission back into
position N and the ignition in the off
position.

Note: A SHIFT TO PARK or
TRANSMISSION NOT IN PARK message
may appear in the information display when
the transmission is in position N and the
ignition is in the off position.

BREAKING-IN

You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 miles (480
kilometers). During this time, your vehicle
may exhibit some unusual driving
characteristics. The engine also needs to
break in. Avoid hard accelerations and
driving too fast for the first 1000 miles
(1600 kilometers). If possible, avoid
carrying heavy loads up steep grades
during the break-in period.

ECONOMICAL DRIVING

Your fuel economy depends on:
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How you drive your vehicle.

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How you maintain your vehicle.

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The conditions you drive your vehicle
in.

You may improve your fuel economy by
keeping these in mind:
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Drive your vehicle at reasonable
speeds. Traveling at 65 mph
(105 km/h) uses about 15% less fuel
than traveling at 75 mph (121 km/h).

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Drive at steady speeds without
stopping.

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Anticipate stops. Slowing down your
vehicle may eliminate the need to stop.

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Keep the tires properly inflated and use
only the recommended size.

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Switch off the heater if you do not need
it. When you have the heater on, keep
it at the lowest blower and
temperature setting necessary to be
comfortable.

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When it is cold outside, park in a sunny
location or a climate-controlled
environment. This may save fuel by
reducing the energy needed to heat the
cabin.

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Switch off the air conditioning if you do
not need it. When you have the air
conditioning on, keep it at the lowest
blower and highest temperature
setting necessary to be comfortable.

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When it is hot or sunny outside, parking
in a shaded or climate-controlled
environment will save fuel by reducing
the energy needed to cool the cabin.

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For the C-MAX Energi, use
preconditioning to improve your fuel
economy.  See High Voltage Battery
(page 153).

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Switch off the heated seats if you are
not using them.

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Switch off the defroster when you no
longer need it for visibility.

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For the C-MAX Energi, plug in and
recharge the high voltage battery
whenever possible.

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Use ECO Cruise Control, especially in
hilly terrain. For information on
enabling eco-cruise,  See Cruise
Control (page 179).

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Shift into low gear (L) when enhanced
engine braking is needed. Otherwise,
use drive gear (D) shift position.

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Combine errands and minimize
stop-and-go driving. A warmed up
engine works more efficiently. When
running errands, go to the farthest
destination first and then work your
way back home.

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Close the windows for high-speed
driving.

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Use the recommended engine oil.  See
Capacities and Specifications (page
276).

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Perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance.  See Scheduled
Maintenance (page 348).

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Use the coach and brake coach display
to get feedback on your economical
drive style. For more information,  See
Information Displays (page 93).

Avoid these actions because they reduce
your fuel economy:
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Avoid sudden or hard accelerations and
decelerations. Accelerate and slow
down in a smooth, moderate fashion.

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Avoid revving the engine before
switching off your vehicle.

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Avoid long idle periods.

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Do not warm up your vehicle on cold
mornings.

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Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving.

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Avoid carrying unnecessary weight.
Approximately 1 mile per gallon (0.4
kilometers per liter) is lost for every
400 lb (180 kg) of weight carried.

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Avoid adding accessories that increase
aerodynamic drag to your vehicle such
as bug deflectors, car top carriers and
ski or bike racks.

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Avoid driving with the wheels out of
alignment.

Things to keep in mind when you refuel
your vehicle:
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Fuel generates fewer vapors when it is
cool and dark outside. Refuel your
vehicle in the early morning or late
evening.

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Use the recommended octane-rated
fuel. Using fuel below the
recommended rating will lower your
fuel economy.

DRIVING THROUGH WATER

WARNING

Do not drive through flowing or deep
water as you may lose control of your
vehicle.

Note: Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.

Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.

Before driving through standing water,
check the depth. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of the front
rocker area of your vehicle.

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When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so:

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Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.

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Check that the horn works.

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Check that the exterior lights work.

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Turn the steering wheel to check that
the steering power assist works.

FLOOR MATS

WARNINGS

Always use floor mats that are
designed to fit the foot well of your
vehicle. Only use floor mats that

leave the pedal area unobstructed. Only
use floor mats that are firmly secured to
retention posts so that they cannot slip out
of position and interfere with the pedals
or impair safe operation of your vehicle in
other ways.

Pedals that cannot move freely can
cause loss of vehicle control and
increase the risk of serious personal

injury.

Always make sure that the floor
mats are properly attached to the
retention posts in the carpet that are

supplied with your vehicle. Floor mats must
be properly secured to both retention posts
to make sure mats do not shift out of
position.

Never place floor mats or any other
covering in the vehicle foot well that
cannot be properly secured to

prevent them from moving and interfering
with the pedals or the ability to control the
vehicle.

Never place floor mats or any other
covering on top of already installed
floor mats. Floor mats should always

rest on top of vehicle carpeting surface and
not another floor mat or other covering.
Additional floor mats or any other covering
will reduce the pedal clearance and
potentially interfere with pedal operation.

Check attachment of floor mats on
a regular basis. Always properly
reinstall and secure floor mats that

have been removed for cleaning or
replacement.

WARNINGS

Always make sure that objects
cannot fall into the driver foot well
while the vehicle is moving. Objects

that are loose can become trapped under
the pedals causing a loss of vehicle control.

Failure to properly follow floor mat
installation or attachment
instructions can potentially cause

interference with pedal operation causing
a loss of vehicle control.

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To install floor mats, position the floor mat
so that the eyelet is over the retention post
and press down to lock in.

To remove the floor mat, reverse the
installation procedure.