Ford C-MAX Hybrid Quick Reference Guide
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March 2015
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Quick Reference Guide
C-MAX Hybrid
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This Quick Reference Guide is not intended
to replace your vehicle Owner’s Manual
which contains more detailed information
concerning the features of your vehicle, as
well as important safety warnings designed
to help reduce the risk of injury to you and your
passengers. Please read your entire Owner’s
Manual carefully as you begin learning about
your new vehicle and refer to the appropriate
chapters when questions arise. All information
contained in this Quick Reference Guide was
accurate at the time of duplication. We reserve
the right to change features, operation and/
or functionality of any vehicle specification at
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for the most current information. For detailed
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WARNING
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vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly
recommend that you use extreme caution
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device while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible. Make
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energy saving tips
FUEL HISTORY AND COACH
Within the information displays you can see how your driving style
directly impacts your fuel economy.
The instant fuel economy gauge provides instant fuel economy,
plus your recent fuel economy averaged over selectable intervals
of 1, 2 or 6 minutes.
The fuel coach gauge can teach you how to improve your fuel
economy by providing feedback on your recent acceleration,
braking and cruising behavior.
ECO Cruise Control saves vehicle energy by slowing down
acceleration compared to standard cruise control. Your vehicle
may relax its acceleration temporarily when going uphill. You can
switch this feature on and o through the Driver Assist section of
the Settings menu in the information display.
HELP MAXIMIZE YOUR FUEL ECONOMY
BY UTILIZING THESE FEW TIPS
1. Use smooth acceleration and braking. According to the
United States Department of Energy, aggressive driving
can lower your gas mileage by up to 33 percent at highway
speeds and 5 percent in the city.
2. Carry the bare essentials. The Department of Energy
estimates that an extra 100 pounds (45 kilograms) in your
vehicle could reduce your fuel economy by up to two percent.
3. Seasonal fuel makes a dierence. Winter fuel contains
slightly less energy than summer fuel, so the fuel blend you
fill up with can impact your eciency.
4. Idling burns fuel, too. You can burn up to half a gallon
(1.9 liters) of fuel per hour while idling. Minimize your morning
warm-up and parking lot waits to get the most out of filling
your tank.
5. Avoid extreme temperatures. Find a shady or sheltered spot
to help keep your lithium-ion battery operating eciently,
and minimize the amount of energy required to heat or cool
your cabin.
6. Use fewer accessories. Heat and air conditioning reduce your
vehicle’s electric range and can prompt the gasoline engine
to start. You can check out your “Accessory Power” screen in
your SmartGauge
accessories use. See page 4 for more SmartGauge details.
7. Check your tires. Proper tire inflation can help you improve
your fuel economy by up to 3.3 percent, according to the
Department of Energy, while under-inflation could lower
your fuel economy by 0.3 percent for every 1 psi drop in
pressure of all four tires. Check your vehicle’s door sticker for
recommended cold tire inflation pressure.
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quick tips 4
hybrid features 5
instrument panel 6–7
SYNC 8–9
commonly used
voice commands 10
SYNC with MyFord Touch 11–13
function 14
convenience 15
comfort 16–17
parking aids 18
essential information 19
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The Brake Coach appears in the display aer the vehicle has come to a stop, and coaches you to
maximize the amount of energy that can be returned through the regenerative braking system.
SMARTGAUGE® WITH ECOGUIDE
Delivers specific information about various systems on your vehicle using menus that build on previous data. Use your le-hand, 5-way
steering controls to scroll through your menu choices:
Vehicle Range: Estimates the distance your vehicle can travel on
the fuel remaining in the tank. Changes in your driving pattern may
cause the value to vary.
Engage: Adds gas and electric power-split information.
Empower: Adds an engine on and o threshold to the power
demand gauge from Enlighten. See how much power you request
based on how far you press the accelerator pedal.
MyView: Lets you customize your menu options, allowing you
to select key information and combine it into one screen.
EcoGuide: Displays leaf graphics within the right-hand cluster,
showing you when you’re driving eciently. More leaves equals
better driving habits!
hybrid featuresquick tips
SMART POWER-SPLIT ARCHITECTURE
City Driving: In stop and go driving and at low speeds, the electric
motor provides the necessary power. The gas engine kicks in only
to recharge the battery or when you need more power.
Accelerating: Step on the accelerator pedal and get all the
responsiveness of a traditional gasoline engine.
Cruising or Highway Driving: Due to greater power demands
at highway speeds, your vehicle uses the gasoline engine
more frequently than when driving at city trac speeds.
This is normal.
Braking: For added eciency, the energy normally created by
friction during braking recycles to the battery.
Stopped: To save energy, the gasoline engine shuts o
and the electric motor stops drawing current.
SILENT KEY START
When you switch on the ignition, your engine may
not sound like it started because your hybrid-electric
vehicle includes silent key start. This fuel-saving
feature allows your vehicle to be ready to drive
without requiring your gas engine to run. Instead of
listening for a traditional gasoline-powered engine
sound, look for the ‘ready to drive’ indicator light
in your information display. When this light comes on,
your vehicle started successfully and is ready to drive.
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