Ford C-MAX Hybrid / Energi (2016 year). Manual - part 61

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With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.

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We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.

Fuel System

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Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.

Cooling System

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Protect against freezing temperatures.

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When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.

12V Battery

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Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.

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If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.

Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if you disconnect the battery
cables.

We recommend the following options for
your plug-in vehicle:
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Leave your vehicle plugged in. The 12V
battery maintains power if left plugged
in. However, this periodically uses
electricity from the household outlet.

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Connect a battery charger to your 12V
battery and leave it on a continuous,
slow charge.

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Disconnect the 12V battery. If your 12V
battery is located in the luggage
compartment, do not fully shut the
luggage compartment after
disconnecting the 12V battery. Only
leave the luggage compartment open
if your vehicle is stored in a locked
location.

Brakes

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Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.

Tires

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Maintain recommended air pressure.

Miscellaneous

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Make sure you cover all linkages,
cables, levers and pins under your
vehicle with grease to prevent rust.

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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:
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Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.

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Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.

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Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.

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Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.

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Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.

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Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle 15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth to remove rust build-up.

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Check fluid levels (including coolant
and gas) to make sure there are no
leaks, and fluids are at recommended
levels.

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If you remove the 12-volt battery, clean
the cable ends and inspect.

Contact an authorized dealer if you have
any concerns or issues.

TIRE SEALANT AND INFLATOR
KIT

Note: The temporary mobility kit contains
enough sealant compound in the canister
for one tire repair only. See an authorized
Ford dealer for replacement sealant
canisters.

The kit is located under the front-row
passenger seat. Loosen the Velcro strap
to access the kit.

The kit consists of an air compressor to
reinflate the tire and a canister of sealing
compound that will effectively seal most
punctures caused by nails or similar
objects. This kit provides a temporary tire
repair, allowing you to drive your vehicle
up to 120 mi (200 km) at a maximum
speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) to reach a tire
service location.

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Air compressor (inside).

A

Selector switch.

B

On and off button.

C

Air pressure gauge.

D

Sealant bottle and canister.

E

Dual purpose hose: air and
repair.

F

Tire valve connector.

G

Accessory power plug.

H

Casing and housing.

I

Bike/raft/sports ball adapters.

J

General Information

WARNING

Failure to follow these guidelines
could result in an increased risk of
loss of vehicle control, injury or death.

Note: Do not use the kit if you have severely
damaged a tire. Only seal punctures located
within the tire tread with the kit.

Do not attempt to repair punctures larger
than ¼ inch (6 millimeters) or damage to
the tire's sidewall. The tire may not
completely seal.

Loss of air pressure may adversely affect
tire performance. For this reason:

Note: Do not drive the vehicle above
50 mph (80 km/h).

Note: Do not drive further than 120 mi
(200 km). Drive only to the closest
authorized Ford dealer or tire repair shop to
have your tire inspected.

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Drive carefully and avoid abrupt
steering maneuvers.

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Periodically monitor tire inflation
pressure in the affected tire; if the tire
is losing pressure, have the vehicle
towed.

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Read the information in the Tips for
Use of the Kit section to make sure safe
operation of the kit and your vehicle.

Tips for Use of the Kit

To ensure safe operation of the kit:

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Read all instructions and cautions fully.

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Before operating the kit, make sure
your vehicle is safely off the road and
away from moving traffic. Switch on
the hazard lights.

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Always set the parking brake to make
sure the vehicle does not move
unexpectedly.

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Do not remove any foreign objects,
such as nails or screws, from the tire.

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When using the kit, leave the engine
running (only if the vehicle is outdoors
or in a well-ventilated area) so the
compressor does not drain the
vehicle's battery.

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Do not allow the compressor to
operate continuously for more than 15
minutes. This will help prevent the
compressor from overheating.

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Never leave the kit unattended during
operation.

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Sealant compound contains latex.
Those with latex sensitivities should
use appropriate precautions to avoid
an allergic reaction.

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Keep the kit away from children.

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Only use the kit when the ambient
temperature is between -22°F (-30°C)
and 158°F (70°C).

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Only use the sealing compound before
the use-by date. The use-by date is on
a label on the sealant canister, which
you can see through the rectangular
viewing window on the bottom of the
compressor. Check the use-by date
regularly and replace the canister after
four years of non-use.

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Do not store the kit unsecured inside
the passenger compartment of the
vehicle as it may cause injury during a
sudden stop or crash. Always store the
kit in its original location.

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After sealant use, an authorized Ford
dealer must replace the tire pressure
monitoring system sensor and valve
stem on the wheel.

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Operating the kit could cause an
electrical disturbance in radio, CD and
DVD player operation.