2013 Ford C Max Hybrid Owner's Manual
Year:
2013
Make:
Ford
Model:
C Max Hybrid
Rating:
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Introduction
10
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
10
Protecting the Environment
10
SYMBOL GLOSSARY
11
DATA RECORDING
13
Service Data Recording
13
Event Data Recording
13
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
15
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL
15
FORD CREDIT (U.S. ONLY)
15
REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION
16
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs
16
Collision Repairs
16
Warranty on Replacement Parts
16
SPECIAL NOTICES
16
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
16
Special Instructions
17
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
17
EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION
18
Child Safety
19
GENERAL INFORMATION
19
CHILD SEATS
21
CHILD SEAT POSITIONING
21
BOOSTER SEATS
23
Types of Booster Seats
24
INSTALLING CHILD SEATS
26
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts
26
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)
29
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard Seating Positions (Center Seating Use)
31
Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety Seats
31
Using Tether Straps
31
CHILD SAFETY LOCKS
33
Safety Belts
34
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
34
FASTENING THE SAFETY BELTS
36
Restraint of Pregnant Women
37
Safety Belt Locking Modes
37
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
38
Automatic Locking Mode
38
When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
38
How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
38
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode
38
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
39
SAFETY BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
39
SAFETY BELT WARNING LIGHT AND INDICATOR CHIME
40
Conditions of Operation
40
SAFETY BELT-MINDER®
40
Deactivating and Activating the Belt-Minder® Feature (If Equipped)
42
CHILD RESTRAINT AND SAFETY BELT MAINTENANCE
43
Personal Safety System
44
PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM™
44
How Does the Personal Safety System Work?
44
Supplementary Restraints System
45
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
45
SOS POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM™
46
DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS
47
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment
48
Children and Airbags
48
FRONT PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM
49
KNEE AIRBAG
52
SIDE AIRBAGS
52
SAFETY CANOPY® CURTAIN AIRBAGS
54
CRASH SENSORS AND AIRBAG INDICATOR
56
AIRBAG DISPOSAL
57
Keys and Remote Control
58
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
58
GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES
58
Intelligent Access (If Equipped)
59
REMOTE CONTROL
59
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs) (If Equipped)
59
Intelligent Access Key (If Equipped)
60
Mechanical Key Blade
60
Replacing the Battery
61
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter
61
Intelligent Access Key (Type 1)
62
Intelligent Access Key (Type 2)
63
Car Finder
63
Sounding a Panic Alarm (If Equipped)
63
Remote Start (C-MAX Energi Only)
64
Remote Starting the Vehicle
65
Extending the Vehicle Run Time
66
Turning the Vehicle Off After Remote Starting
66
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR REMOTE CONTROL
66
MyKey
67
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
67
Standard Settings
67
Optional Settings
68
CREATING A MYKEY
68
Programming/Changing Optional Settings
69
CLEARING ALL MYKEYS
69
CHECKING MYKEY SYSTEM STATUS
69
USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE START SYSTEMS
70
Vehicles Equipped with Traditional Keys
70
Vehicles Equipped with Intelligent Access Key (Push-button Start)
70
MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING
71
Locks
73
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING
73
Power Door Locks
73
Door Lock Indicator
73
Central Locking and Unlocking
73
Left-Hand Side
74
Right-Hand Side
74
Remote Control
74
Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage Unlock)
74
Locking the Doors
74
Liftgate
75
Activating Intelligent Access (If Equipped)
75
At the Front Doors
75
At the Liftgate
75
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter
76
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys (If Equipped)
76
Autolock and Unlock (If Equipped)
77
Enabling or Disabling Autolock and Autounlock
77
Illuminated Entry
78
Illuminated Exit
78
Battery Saver
78
Accessory Mode Battery Saver for Intelligent Access Keys (If Equipped)
78
LIFTGATE
79
Manual Liftgate
79
Power Liftgate (If Equipped)
80
Opening and Closing the Power Liftgate
80
Setting Liftgate Open Height
82
Obstacle Detection
83
Security
84
SECURILOCK® PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
84
Automatic Arming
84
Automatic Disarming
84
Replacement Keys
84
Programming a Spare Integrated Keyhead Transmitter
85
Programming a Spare Intelligent Access Key
86
ANTI-THEFT ALARM (IF EQUIPPED)
86
Arming the Alarm
86
Disarming the alarm
86
Steering Wheel
87
ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL
87
AUDIO CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
88
Seek, Next or Previous
88
VOICE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)
88
CRUISE CONTROL
89
INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL
89
Multimedia Controls (If Equipped)
89
Wipers and Washers
90
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
90
Intermittent Wipe
90
Speed-dependent Wipers (If Equipped)
90
AUTOWIPERS (IF EQUIPPED)
91
WINDSHIELD WASHERS
92
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHERS (IF EQUIPPED)
92
Rear Window Wiper
92
Rear Window Washers
92
Lighting
93
LIGHTING CONTROL
93
High Beams
93
Headlamp Flasher
93
AUTOLAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)
94
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER
94
HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY
95
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED)
95
FRONT FOG LAMPS
96
DIRECTION INDICATORS
96
INTERIOR LAMPS
96
Front Interior lamp (if equipped)
97
Front/Rear Interior lamp (if equipped)
97
AMBIENT LIGHTING (IF EQUIPPED)
98
Windows and Mirrors
99
POWER WINDOWS
99
One-Touch Down
99
One-Touch Up
99
Global Opening
99
Window Lock
100
Bounce-Back (If Equipped)
100
Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature
100
Resetting the Bounce-Back Feature
101
Accessory Delay (If Equipped)
101
EXTERIOR MIRRORS
102
Power Exterior Mirrors
102
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors
102
Signal Indicator Mirrors
102
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors
103
INTERIOR MIRROR
104
Auto-Dimming Mirror (If Equipped)
104
SUN VISORS
104
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror
104
SUN SHADE (IF EQUIPPED)
105
Opening and Closing the Sun Shade
105
Bounce-Back
105
Sun Shade Relearning
106
Instrument Cluster
107
GAUGES
107
Left Information Display
107
Common Displays
108
WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS
110
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS
114
Key In Ignition Warning Chime
114
Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)
114
Headlamps On Warning Chime
114
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
114
Information Displays
115
GENERAL INFORMATION
115
Information Display Controls
115
Main menu
116
Display Mode
116
Trip 1 & 2
123
Fuel Economy
124
Information
125
Settings
126
INFORMATION MESSAGES
128
Audio System
137
GENERAL INFORMATION
137
Radio Frequencies and Reception Factors
137
CD and CD Player Information
137
MP3 Track and Folder Structure
138
AM/FM/CD WITH SYNC®
139
MENU STRUCTURE
141
AM/FM/CD PREMIUM AUDIO SYSTEM
144
AM/FM/CD SONY® AUDIO SYSTEM
145
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK
146
USB PORT (IF EQUIPPED)
147
MEDIA HUB (IF EQUIPPED)
148
SATELLITE RADIO INFORMATION (IF EQUIPPED)
148
Satellite Radio Channels
148
Satellite Radio Reception Factors
149
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Service
149
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN)
150
Troubleshooting
150
Climate Control
152
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
152
Temperature Control
153
Single Zone (Driver Temperature Control)
153
Dual Zone Temperature Control
153
Switching Back to Single Zone
153
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE INTERIOR CLIMATE
154
General Hints
154
Automatic Climate Control
154
Heating the Interior Quickly
154
Recommended Settings for Heating
154
Cooling the Interior Quickly
155
Recommended Settings for Cooling
155
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient Temperatures
155
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather
155
Maximum Cooling Performance in Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel and Footwell Positions
155
HEATED WINDOWS AND MIRRORS (IF EQUIPPED)
156
Heated Rear Window
156
Heated Exterior Mirror (If Equipped)
156
CABIN AIR FILTER
156
REMOTE START CLIMATE OPERATION (C-MAX ENERGI ONLY)
157
Automatic Climate Systems
157
Automatic Settings
157
Last Settings
157
Heated and Cooled Devices
157
Seats
158
SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION
158
HEAD RESTRAINTS
159
159
159
160
Tilting Head Restraints (If Equipped)
161
MANUAL SEATS
162
POWER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
164
Power Lumbar (If Equipped)
164
REAR SEATS
165
Folding the Seat Back (If Equipped)
165
REAR SEAT ARMREST (IF EQUIPPED)
165
HEATED SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
166
Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped)
167
HOMELINK® WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
167
Programming
168
Erasing the Function Button Codes
169
Reprogramming a single button
169
Programming HomeLink to a Genie Intellicode 2 garage door opener
170
Programing the transmitters
170
Programming HomeLink to the Genie Intellicode garage door opener motor
171
Clearing a HomeLink device
171
FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance
171
Auxiliary Power Points
172
AUXILIARY POWER POINTS
172
Locations
172
110 Volt AC Power Point (If Equipped)
173
Storage Compartments
174
CENTER CONSOLE
174
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
174
Starting and Stopping the Engine
175
GENERAL INFORMATION
175
IGNITION SWITCH (IF EQUIPPED)
176
KEYLESS STARTING (IF EQUIPPED)
176
Ignition Modes
177
STARTING A GASOLINE ENGINE
177
Vehicles with an Ignition Key
177
Vehicles with Keyless Start
178
Fast Restart (Vehicles with Keyless Start)
179
Failure to Start
179
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary
179
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving
180
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes
180
Important Ventilating Information
180
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)
181
Using the Engine Block Heater
182
Unique Driving Characteristics
183
PLUG-IN POWER MODE AND HYBRID MODE (C-MAX ENERGI ONLY)
183
EV MODES (C-MAX ENERGI ONLY)
183
Auto EV
183
EV Now
184
EV Later
184
HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION (C-MAX HYBRID AND C-MAX ENERGI)
185
Unique Hybrid Operating Characteristics
186
Driving to Optimize Fuel Economy
187
Mode
188
Frequently Asked Questions
188
Fuel and Refueling
191
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
191
FUEL QUALITY
192
Choosing the Right Fuel
192
Octane Recommendations
193
Fuel Freshness Mode (Energi Vehicles Only)
193
REFUELING
194
Using the Easy Fuel™ Capless Fuel System (Except C-MAX Energi)
194
Using the Easy Fuel™ Capless Fuel System (C-MAX Energi Only)
196
Manual override procedure
198
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL
199
Refilling with a Portable Fuel Container
200
FUEL CONSUMPTION
201
Filling the Tank
201
Calculating Fuel Economy
202
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
202
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
204
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
205
High Voltage Battery
206
HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY
206
CHARGING THE HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY (C-MAX ENERGI ONLY)
206
Convenience Charging and MyFord® Mobile
211
HIGH-VOLTAGE SERVICE DISCONNECT
212
Disabling the High-Voltage Battery
212
Reactivating the high-voltage battery
213
Transmission
214
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
214
Brake-Shift Interlock
216
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow
217
HILL START ASSIST
218
Using Hill Start Assist
218
Brakes
219
GENERAL INFORMATION
219
Brake Over Accelerator
219
Anti-Lock Brake System
219
Regenerative Braking System
220
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
220
PARKING BRAKE
221
Traction Control
222
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
222
USING TRACTION CONTROL
222
System Indicator Lights and Messages
222
Stability Control
223
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
223
USING ADVANCETRAC® WITH RSC®
224
Parking Aids
225
SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
225
Using the Front and Rear Sensing System
226
Rear Sensing System
226
Front Sensing System
227
ACTIVE PARK ASSIST (IF EQUIPPED)
228
Using Active Park Assist
229
Automatic Steering into Parking Space
230
Deactivating the Park Assist Feature
231
Troubleshooting the System
231
REAR VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
232
Using the Rear View Camera System
233
Adjusting the Rear View Camera Settings (If Equipped)
234
Guidelines and the Centerline
235
Visual Park Aid Alert
236
Manual Zoom
236
Rear Camera Delay
236
Cruise Control
237
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
237
USING CRUISE CONTROL
237
Switching Cruise Control On
237
Setting a Speed
238
Changing the Set Speed
238
Canceling the Set Speed
238
Resuming the Set Speed
238
Switching Cruise Control Off
238
Driving Aids
239
STEERING
239
Electric Power Steering
239
Steering Tips
240
Load Carrying
241
REAR UNDER FLOOR STORAGE
241
LUGGAGE COVERS (IF EQUIPPED)
241
LOAD LIMIT
242
Vehicle loading
242
Towing
249
TOWING A TRAILER
249
TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE
249
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR WHEELS
250
Emergency Towing
250
Recreational Towing
250
Driving Hints
251
BREAKING-IN
251
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
251
DRIVING THROUGH WATER
252
FLOOR MATS
253
Roadside Emergencies
255
In the event of damage or fire involving an electric vehicle (EV) or hybrid-electric vehicle (HEV):
255
Vehicle information and general safety practices:
255
Crashes
255
If possible
255
Always
256
Fires
256
Post-Incident
256
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
257
Vehicles Sold in the U.S.: Getting Roadside Assistance
257
Vehicles Sold in the U.S.: Using Roadside Assistance
258
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside Assistance
258
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance
258
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS
258
FUEL CUT-OFF SWITCH
259
HIGH VOLTAGE SHUT OFF
259
JUMP STARTING THE VEHICLE
260
Preparing your vehicle
260
Connecting the Jumper Cables
261
Jump Starting
262
Removing the Jumper Cables
263
Customer Assistance
264
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED
264
Away from Home
264
Additional Assistance
265
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)
266
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)
267
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION or ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)
268
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
268
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE
270
Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual
270
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
271
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)
271
Fuses
272
CHANGING A FUSE
272
Fuses
272
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
272
FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART
273
Pre-Fuse Box
273
Power Distribution Box
273
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
277
Luggage Compartment Fuse Panel
279
Maintenance
282
GENERAL INFORMATION
282
Precautions
282
Working with the Engine Off
282
Working with the Engine On
282
OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD
283
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW
284
2.0L ATK iVCT Engine
284
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK
285
ENGINE OIL CHECK
285
Adding Engine Oil
285
Resetting the Oil Life Monitoring System
286
Oil Maintenance Mode (If Equipped)
286
COOLANT
287
Engine Coolant and Inverter System Controller Coolant
287
Checking the Engine Coolant
287
Checking the Inverter System Controller Coolant
287
Adding Coolant
288
Adding Engine Coolant
289
Adding Inverter System Controller Coolant
290
Recycled Engine Coolant
290
Severe Climates
290
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling
291
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works
291
When Fail-Safe Mode is Activated
292
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECK
292
BRAKE FLUID CHECK
293
POWER STEERING FLUID CHECK
293
FUEL FILTER
293
WASHER FLUID CHECK
293
CHANGING THE LOW VOLTAGE BATTERY
294
CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES
295
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES
295
Changing the Rear Window Wiper Blade
297
AIR FILTER CHECK
297
Identifying Air Filter Element Components
298
Removing the Engine Air Filter Element
298
Installing the Engine Air Filter Element
300
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
301
Vertical Aim Adjustment
301
REMOVING A HEADLAMP
303
CHANGING A BULB
303
Lamp Assembly Condensation
303
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
304
Replacing the Fog Lamp Bulbs (If Equipped)
305
Replacing the Tail Lamp, Brake Lamp, and Turn Lamp Bulbs:
306
Replacing the Reverse Lamp and Tail Lamp Bulbs:
307
Replacing the License Plate Lamp Bulb
308
Replacing the Center High Mounted Brake Lamp Bulbs:
309
BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
310
Vehicle Care
311
GENERAL INFORMATION
311
CLEANING PRODUCTS
311
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR
311
Exterior Chrome
312
Underbody
312
Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts
312
WAXING
312
REPAIRING MINOR PAINT DAMAGE
313
CLEANING THE ENGINE
313
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES
314
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
314
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LENS
315
CLEANING LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)
316
CLEANING THE ALLOY WHEELS
317
VEHICLE STORAGE
317
Removing Vehicle from Storage
320
Wheels and Tires
322
TIRE CARE
322
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading
322
Treadwear
322
Traction AA A B C
323
Temperature A B C
323
Glossary of Tire Terminology
323
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL
325
Information on P Type Tires
325
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for LT Type Tires
328
Information on T Type Tires
329
Location of the Tire Label
329
INFLATING YOUR TIRES
330
Inspecting Your Tires and Wheel Valve Stems
332
Tire Wear
332
Damage
333
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number
333
Tire Replacement Requirements
334
Safety Practices
335
Highway Hazards
335
Tire and Wheel Alignment
336
Tire Rotation
336
USING SNOW CHAINS
337
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM
337
Changing Tires with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System
338
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System
339
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly
339
When Inflating Your Tires
340
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure
340
TEMPORARY MOBILITY KIT
341
General Information
342
Tips for Use of the Temporary Mobility Kit
343
What to Do When a Tire Is Punctured
344
First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with Sealing Compound and Air
344
Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure
346
What To Do After the Tire Has Been Sealed
347
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
350
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
350
Capacities and Specifications
351
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
351
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
352
MOTORCRAFT® PART NUMBERS
355
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
356
VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL
357
TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATION
357
Accessories
358
ACCESSORIES
358
Exterior style
358
Interior style
358
Lifestyle
358
Peace of mind
358
Ford Extended Service Plan
360
FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS
360
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. only)
360
Ford ESP can quickly pay for itself
360
covered components
360
Rental Car Reimbursement
360
Roadside Assistance
361
Transferable Coverage
361
Avoid the Rising cost of vehicle maintenance
361
Interest Free Financing Options Available
362
SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)
362
Scheduled Maintenance
363
GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION
363
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?
363
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?
363
Factory-Trained Technicians
363
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft® Replacement Parts
363
Convenience
363
Protecting Your Investment
364
Additives and Chemicals
365
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
365
Owner Checks and Services
366
Multi-point Inspection
367
NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG
369
C-MAX Full Hybrid
369
C-MAX Energi
371
Maintenance Schedule Log
373
SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
376
Special Operating Condition Log
378
EXCEPTIONS
380
ENGINE COOLANT AND MOTOR ELECTRONICS COOLANT CHANGE RECORD
380
Engine Coolant and Motor/Electronics Coolant Change Log
381
SYNC®
382
GENERAL INFORMATION
383
Support
383
SYNC Owner Account
383
Driving Restrictions
383
Safety Information
383
Privacy Information
384
USING VOICE RECOGNITION
385
Initiating a Voice Session
385
System Interaction and Feedback
385
Adjusting the Interaction Level
386
Helpful Hints
387
USING SYNC WITH YOUR PHONE
387
Pairing a Phone for the First Time
388
Pairing Subsequent Phones
388
Phone Voice Commands
389
Making Calls
391
Receiving Calls
391
Phone Options during an Active Call
391
Accessing Features through the Phone Menu
393
Text Messaging
394
Receiving a Text Message
395
Sending, Downloading and Deleting Your Text Messages
395
Accessing Your Phone Settings
397
System Settings
399
Bluetooth Devices Menu Options
399
Advanced Menu Options
400
SYNC APPLICATIONS AND SERVICES (IF EQUIPPED)
402
911 Assist®
402
Setting 911 Assist On
403
In the Event of a Crash
404
911 Assist May Not Work If
404
911 Assist Privacy Notice
404
Vehicle Health Report
405
Vehicle Health Report Privacy Notice
406
SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions & Information (TDI)
407
Connecting to SYNC Services Using Voice Commands
408
Connecting to SYNC Services Using the Phone Menu
408
Receiving Turn-by-Turn Directions
408
Disconnecting from SYNC Services
409
SYNC AppLink™
410
To Access Using the Phone Menu
411
To Access Using the Media Menu
411
To Access Using Voice Commands
411
USING SYNC WITH YOUR MEDIA PLAYER
412
Connecting Your Digital Media Player via the USB Port
412
What’s Playing?
413
Media Voice Commands
413
Media Menu Features
416
Accessing Your Play Menu
418
System Settings
420
Bluetooth Devices Menu Options
421
Advanced Menu Options
422
TROUBLESHOOTING
423
MyFord Touch® (If Equipped)
430
INTRODUCTION
430
Using the Touch-sensitive Controls on Your System
433
Cleaning the Touchscreen Display
433
Support
433
Safety Information
434
Speed-restricted Features
434
Privacy Information
436
ACCESSING AND ADJUSTING MODES THROUGH YOUR RIGHT VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
437
USING VOICE RECOGNITION
439
How to Use Voice Commands with Your System
439
What Can I Say?
439
Helpful Hints
440
Accessing a List of Available Commands
440
Voice Settings
441
Using Voice Commands with the Touchscreen Options
442
ENTERTAINMENT
445
Browsing Device Content
446
AM and FM
447
Memory Presets
447
HD Radio
447
Scan
448
Options
448
Direct Tune
448
HD Radio™ Information (If Available)
449
HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting
450
Radio Voice Commands
452
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)
453
Presets
453
ALERT
453
Replay
453
Scan
454
Options
454
Direct Tune
454
Browse
455
Satellite Radio Voice Commands
455
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Information
456
CD
458
Repeat
458
Shuffle
459
Scan
459
More Info
459
Options
459
Browse
459
CD Voice Commands
459
SD Card Slot and USB Port
460
SD Card Slot
460
USB Port
460
Playing Music from Your Device
461
SD Card and USB Voice Commands
462
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information
463
Bluetooth Audio
464
Bluetooth Audio Voice Commands
464
A/V Inputs
464
Troubleshooting
466
PHONE
466
Pairing Your Phone for the First Time
467
Pairing Subsequent Phones
468
Making Calls
468
Receiving Calls
469
Phone Menu Options
469
Phone
469
Quick Dial
469
Phonebook
469
History
470
Messaging
470
Settings
470
Text Messaging
470
Composing a Text Message
471
Receiving a Text Message
472
Phone Settings
472
Bluetooth Devices
472
Bluetooth
472
Do Not Disturb
472
911 Assist
472
Phone Ringer
472
Text Message Notification
472
Internet Data Connection
473
Manage Phonebook
473
Roaming Warning
473
Phone Voice Commands
473
ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFORMATION
474
Settings
475
My GO Time Summary
476
Estimated Charge Time Limits
477
Value Charge Profile and Mode
478
Charging Status and Actual Times
478
GO Time Schedule
479
GO Time and Cabin Conditioning
480
Value Charge Profiles
481
Default Value Charge Profile
481
Power
482
Status
485
Hybrid Drive
485
Charging HV Battery
485
Idle
485
Idle with Charging
485
Electric Drive
485
Charge Complete (Energi only)
485
INFORMATION
486
SYNC Services (If Equipped, U.S. Only)
486
Connecting to SYNC Services Using Voice Commands
487
Connecting to SYNC Services Using the Touchscreen
488
Receiving Turn-by-Turn Directions
488
Disconnecting from SYNC Services
489
SYNC Services Voice Commands
489
SIRIUS Travel Link (If Equipped and If Activated)
490
Traffic On Route and Traffic Nearby
490
Fuel Prices
490
Movie Listings
490
Weather
491
Sports Info
491
Ski Conditions
491
SIRIUS Travel Link Voice Commands
491
Alerts
492
Calendar
493
911 Assist® (If Equipped)
493
Setting 911 Assist On
494
To Make Sure that 911 Assist Works Properly
494
In the Event of a Crash
495
911 Assist May Not Work If
495
911 Assist Privacy Notice
495
Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, U.S. Only)
496
Making a Report
497
Vehicle Health Report Privacy Notice
497
SETTINGS
498
Clock
498
Display
499
Uploading Photos for Your Home Screen Wallpaper
499
Sound
500
Vehicle
500
Active Park Assist
500
Vehicle Health Report
500
Rear View Camera
500
Enable Valet Mode
501
Settings
501
System
501
Charge Point Light Ring
502
Voice Control
502
Media Player
503
Navigation
504
Phone Settings
505
Wireless & Internet
506
Help
508
CLIMATE
509
Climate Control Voice Commands
511
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
512
Setting a Destination
513
Point of Interest (POI) Categories
514
Range Rings and Charge Points (Energi Only)
515
cityseekr (If Available)
516
Setting Your Navigation Preferences
518
Map Mode
519
Auto Zoom
520
Map Icons
521
Quick-touch Buttons
522
Navigation Map Updates
522
Navigation Voice Commands
523
One-shot Destination Street Address
524
Appendices
525
GENERAL INFORMATION
525
SYNC® End User License Agreement (EULA)
525
Adobe
530
End user notice
530
Microsoft® Windows® Mobile for Automotive Important Safety Information
530
General operation
531
TeleNav Software End User License Agreement
533
NavTeq End User License Agreement
538
Gracenote® Copyright
542
Gracenote® End User License Agreement (EULA)
542
Index
545
2013 Ford C Max Hybrid Overview
Introduction
The 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid represents a fusion of innovation, efficiency, and practicality, designed for environmentally conscious drivers who refuse to compromise on comfort and performance. This compact MPV showcases Ford's commitment to sustainable mobility, offering a spacious interior and cutting-edge technology, making it an ideal choice for families and commuters alike.
Powertrains
At the heart of the C-Max Hybrid is an advanced 2.0-liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder engine paired with an electric motor, resulting in a combined output of 188 horsepower. This dynamic powertrain architecture is complemented by an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (eCVT), ensuring smooth acceleration and optimal fuel efficiency. With an EPA rating of 47 mpg in both city and highway driving, the C-Max Hybrid truly excels in its quest for environmental sustainability.
Trims
The 2013 C-Max Hybrid is available in two well-equipped trims: the SE and the Titanium. The SE trim offers impressive features such as a rearview camera, keyless entry, and Ford’s SYNC infotainment system. Meanwhile, the Titanium trim elevates the experience with added luxuries including leather upholstery, navigation, and premium audio systems, providing a touch of elegance to every drive.
Features
Inside the C-Max Hybrid, you will discover a world of convenience and connectivity. Standard features include a 6.5-inch touchscreen display, Bluetooth compatibility, and an audio system with six speakers. For those seeking enhanced comfort, options such as heated front seats and a panoramic sunroof are available, offering an airy, inviting atmosphere during every journey.
Owner's Manual
The owner's manual for the 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid serves as an essential resource, offering detailed information on vehicle operation, maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting tips. It empowers owners with knowledge to maximize efficiency and ensure the longevity of their hybrid vehicle, making it a critical accessory for every driver.
User manual download
The Ford C Max Hybrid owner manual for the 2013 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2013 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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