Ford C-MAX Hybrid (2018 year). Manual — part 36

GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNING

This battery pack should only be
serviced by an authorized electric
vehicle technician. Improper handling

can result in personal injury or death.

Note: The high-voltage battery does not
require regular service maintenance.

Your vehicle consists of various
high-voltage components and wiring. All
of the high-voltage power flows through
specific wiring assemblies labeled as such
or covered with a solid orange convolute,
orange striped tape or both. Do not come
in contact with these components.

The high-voltage battery system is a
high-voltage, lithium-ion battery system.
The pack is located in the rear cargo area.
The high-voltage battery system uses an
air cooled system to regulate the
high-voltage battery temperature and help
maximize high-voltage battery life.

Note: The high-voltage battery is equipped
with air vents in the package tray that help
to regulate its temperature. It is important
to keep these openings free of obstructions.
Do not block the flow of cabin air to this
area.

HIGH-VOLTAGE SERVICE
DISCONNECT

The high-voltage service disconnect turns
off power from the high-voltage battery.

Note: There is a disconnect circuit in your
vehicle. Disconnecting the circuit will
automatically disable the high-voltage
battery.

To disable the battery and stop all
high-voltage electric activity in the vehicle
you can access high-voltage disconnect
circuit. To do this, you must unplug the
circuit from the circuit port connected to
the battery.

Note: The service disconnect has an outer
lever to aid in the proper seating of the
service disconnect lever. Remove this to
disconnect the high-voltage service
disconnect.

The high-voltage service disconnect is
located behind the rear fold down seats.

Disabling the High-Voltage Battery

1.

Fold down the rear seats and remove
the cover panel.

2. Locate the access door and remove

the plastic cover.

3. Pull the outer cover off to expose the

service disconnect lever.

4. Slide the handle on the service

disconnect outboard to the right.

5. Pull the handle toward you and remove

the service disconnect from the vehicle
to disable the high-voltage battery.

Reactivating the High-Voltage Battery

Note: If you have manually disconnected
your high-voltage shut off circuit, you will
need to reconnect the circuit before you can
reactivate it. The system will detect if the
electrical system is safe and turn on
automatically.

HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CUT-
OFF SWITCH

The high-voltage shut off operation shuts
off power from the high-voltage battery
after a collision, or if your vehicle receives
a substantial physical jolt.

Note: During this process, your vehicle will
detect if the electrical system is safe and
reactivate. Once your vehicle determines
the electrical system safe, you can start your
vehicle as you would normally by either
turning the ignition key or by pressing the
brake in combination with the
START/STOP button.

Note: In the event your vehicle does not
reactivate after the third key cycle, contact
an authorized dealer.

Vehicles with an Ignition Key

1.

Turn ignition off.

2. Press the brake pedal and turn the

ignition to III (start).

3. If your vehicle is not started after this

sequence, repeat steps 1 and 2 up to
two more times.

Vehicles with Keyless Start

1.

Press the START/STOP button to
turn ignition off.

2. Press the brake pedal and press the

START/STOP button.

3. If your vehicle is not powered after this

sequence, repeat steps 1 and 2 up to
two more times.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

WARNINGS

Always fully apply the parking brake.
Make sure you shift into park (P) for
vehicles with an automatic

transmission. Switch the ignition off and
remove the key whenever you leave your
vehicle.

Do not apply the brake pedal and
accelerator pedal simultaneously.
Applying both pedals simultaneously

for more than a few seconds will limit
engine performance, which may result in
difficulty maintaining speed in traffic and
could lead to serious injury.

Note: Do not leave your vehicle with the
transmission in neutral (N). Leaving your
vehicle with the transmission in neutral (N)
will drain the battery and you may not be
able to start your vehicle.

Understanding the Shift Positions
of your Automatic Transmission

1.

Fully press down the brake pedal.

2. Move the gearshift lever to the desired

gear.

3. When you are finished driving, come to

a complete stop.

4. Move the gearshift lever and securely

latch it in park (P).

Park (P)

This position locks the transmission and
prevents the front wheels from turning.
Come to a complete stop before putting
your vehicle into and out of park (P).

Reverse (R)

With the gearshift lever in reverse (R), your
vehicle will move backward. Always come
to a complete stop before shifting into and
out of reverse (R).

Neutral (N)

With the gearshift lever in neutral (N), you
can start your vehicle which is free to roll,
but the engine will not start while in this
gear position unless it was already running.
Hold the brake pedal down while in this
position.

Drive (D)

Drive (D) is the normal driving position for
the best fuel economy.

Low (L)

•

Provides maximum engine braking.

•

The transmission may be shifted into
low (L) at any vehicle speed.

•

Is not intended for use under extended
or normal driving conditions and results
in lower fuel economy.

Grade assist:

Press the transmission control switch on
the side of the gearshift lever to activate
grade assist.