Ford C-MAX Hybrid / Energi (2016 year). Manual — part 44

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Cruise control lets you maintain a set
speed without keeping your foot on the
accelerator pedal. You can use cruise
control when your vehicle speed is greater
than 20 mph (30 km/h).

USING CRUISE CONTROL

WARNINGS

Do not use cruise control on winding
roads, in heavy traffic or when the
road surface is slippery. This could

result in loss of vehicle control, serious
injury or death.

When you are going downhill, your
vehicle speed may increase above
the set speed. The system will not

apply the brakes but a warning displays.
Failure to follow this warning could result
in serious personal injury or death.

Note: Cruise control will disengage if the
vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph
(16 km/h) below the set speed while driving
uphill.

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The cruise controls are on the steering
wheel.

Switching Cruise Control On

Press and release ON.

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The indicator appears in the
instrument cluster.

Note: Using cruise control with ECO Cruise
switched on may change the operation of
the system. This feature saves vehicle
energy by relaxing acceleration compared
to standard cruise control. For example, your
vehicle may temporarily lose speed when
going uphill.

Energi vehicles: ECO Cruise can be turned
on or off through the information display.
See Information Displays (page 93).

Hybrid vehicles: ECO Cruise is included in
EcoSelect which is turned on or off using
the ECO button on the center console.

For additional information, refer to ECO
Cruise and EcoSelect. See Unique Driving
Characteristics (page 135).

Note: When you are going downhill while
using cruise control, the battery charging
system and engine work together to help
maintain your set speed. Engine noise may
increase or decrease under these conditions.

Setting the Cruise Speed

1.

Drive to desired speed.

2. Press and release SET+ or SET-.
3. Take your foot off the accelerator

pedal.

Changing the Set Speed

•

Press and release SET+ or SET-. When
you select km/h as the display
measurement in the information
display the set speed changes in
approximately 2 km/h increments.
When you select mph as the display
measurement in the information
display the set speed changes in
approximately 1 mph increments.

•

Press the accelerator or brake pedal
until you reach the desired speed. Press
and release SET+.

•

Press and hold SET+ or SET-. Release
the control when you reach the desired
speed.

Canceling the Set Speed

Pull and release CAN toward you or tap
the brake pedal. The set speed does not
erase.

Resuming the Set Speed

Pull and release RES toward you.

Switching Cruise Control Off

Press and release OFF when the system
is in stand by mode or switch the ignition
off.

Note: You erase the set speed when you
switch the system off.

STEERING

Electric Power Steering

WARNINGS

The electric power steering system
has diagnostic checks that
continuously monitor the system. If

a fault is detected, a message displays in
the information display. Stop your vehicle
as soon as it is safe to do so. Switch the
ignition off. After at least 10 seconds,
switch the ignition on and watch the
information display for a steering system
warning message. If a steering system
warning message returns, have the system
checked by an authorized dealer.

If the system detects an error, you
may not feel a difference in the
steering, however a serious condition

may exist. Obtain immediate service from
an authorized dealer, failure to do so may
result in loss of steering control.

Your vehicle has an electric power steering
system. There is no fluid reservoir. No
maintenance is required.

If your vehicle loses electrical power while
you are driving, electric power steering
assistance is lost. The steering system still
operates and you can steer your vehicle
manually. Manually steering your vehicle
requires more effort.

Extreme continuous steering may increase
the effort required for you to steer your
vehicle. This increased effort prevents
overheating and permanent damage to
the steering system. You do not lose the
ability to steer your vehicle manually.
Typical steering and driving maneuvers
allow the system to cool and return to
normal operation.

Steering Tips

If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:
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Correct tire pressures.

•

Uneven tire wear.

•

Loose or worn suspension
components.

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Loose or worn steering components.

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Improper vehicle alignment.

Note: A high crown in the road or high
crosswinds may also make the steering
seem to wander or pull.

Adaptive Learning

The electronic power steering system
adaptive learning helps correct road
irregularities and improves overall handling
and steering feel. It communicates with
the brake system to help operate
advanced stability control and accident
avoidance systems. Additionally, whenever
the battery is disconnected or a new
battery installed, you must drive your
vehicle a short distance before the system
relearns the strategy and reactivates all
systems.

REAR UNDER FLOOR
STORAGE

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The under floor storage compartments are
located behind the front seats. Lift the
handle to unlatch the lid.

LUGGAGE COVERS

WARNINGS

Make sure that the posts are properly
latched in mounting features. The
cover may cause injury in a sudden

stop or accident if it is not securely
installed.

Do not place any objects on the
cargo area shade. They may obstruct
your vision or strike occupants of

your vehicle in a sudden stop or crash.

Use the cargo shade to cover items in the
cargo area of your vehicle.

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Insert the ends of the cargo shade into the
mounting features located behind the rear
seat on the rear trim panels to install the
cargo shade.

To operate the cargo shade:

1.

Pull the rear edge of the cargo shade
rearward.

2. Secure both ends of the support rod

into the retention slots located on the
rear quarter trim panels.

Removing the Shade

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Press the release lever on each side
forward, and then lift the shade out of the
mounting feature. You will see a red mark
when the lever is unlatched.