Ford C-MAX Hybrid (2018 year). Manual — part 55

presets, are also maintained in memory by
power from the low voltage battery. When
a technician disconnects and connects the
low voltage battery, these settings are
erased. Complete the following procedure
in order to restore the settings:

1.

With the vehicle at a complete stop,
set the parking brake.

2. Shift into park (P).

3. Switch off all accessories.

4. Fully press the brake pedal and start

the vehicle.

5. Run the engine until it reaches normal

operating temperature. While the
engine is warming up, complete the
following: Reset the clock. See Audio
System (page 277). Reset the power
windows bounce-back feature. See
Windows and Mirrors (page 79).
Reset the radio station presets. See
Audio System (page 277).

6. Allow the engine to idle for at least one

minute. If the engine turns off, press
the accelerator pedal to start the
engine.

7.

While the engine is running, press the
brake pedal and shift into neutral (N).

8. Allow the engine to run for at least one

minute by pressing on the accelerator
pedal.

9. Drive the vehicle at least 12 mi (20 km)

to completely relearn the idle and fuel
trim strategy.

Note: If you do not allow the engine to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy, the
idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely
affected until the engine computer
eventually relearns the idle trim and fuel
trim strategy.

Make sure that you dispose of old batteries
in an environmentally friendly way. Seek
advice from your local authority about
recycling old batteries.

CHECKING THE WIPER
BLADES

Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of
the blade to check for roughness.

Clean the wiper blades with washer fluid
or water applied with a soft sponge or
cloth.

CHANGING THE WIPER
BLADES

Replace the wiper blades at least annually
for optimum performance.

You can improve poor wiper quality by
cleaning the wiper blades and the
windshield.

Note: The windshield wiper blades are
different in length. If you install wiper
blades of the wrong length, the wiper blades
can clash damaging the wiper system.

Service Position

Set the windshield wipers in the service
position to change the wiper blades.

Note: You can use the service position to
provide easier access to the wiper blades
for freeing them from snow and ice.

Note: Make sure the windshield is free from
snow and ice before you switch the ignition
on.

1.

Switch the ignition on.

2. Switch the ignition off.

3. Press and hold the wiper lever in

position A within three seconds.

4. Release the wiper lever when the

windshield wipers reach the service
position.

Note: The wipers remain in the service
position when you switch the ignition on.
Press and release the wiper lever to return
them to the park position.

Changing the Windshield Wiper
Blades

Note: Do not hold the wiper blade when
lifting the wiper arm.

Note: Make sure that the wiper arm does
not spring back against the glass when the
wiper blade is not attached.

Note: Make sure the windshield is clean
before using new wiper blades.

1.

Lift the wiper arm and then press the
wiper blade locking buttons together.

2. Slightly rotate the wiper blade.

3. Remove the wiper blade.

4. Install in the reverse order.

Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks
into place.

Changing the Rear Window Wiper
Blade

Note: Do not hold the wiper blade when
lifting the wiper arm.

Note: Make sure that the wiper arm does
not spring back against the glass when the
wiper blade is not attached.

1.

Lift the wiper arm.

2. Slightly rotate the wiper blade.

3. Disengage the wiper blade from the

wiper arm.

4. Remove the wiper blade.

5. Install in the reverse order.

Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks
into place.

ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS

Vertical Aim Adjustment

The headlamps on your vehicle are
properly aimed at the assembly plant. If
your vehicle has been in an accident, the
alignment of your headlamps should be
checked by your authorized dealer.

8 feet (2.4 meters)

A

Center height of lamp to ground

B

25 feet (7.6 meters)

C

Horizontal reference line

D

1.

Park the vehicle directly in front of a
wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters)
away.

Note: To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block the light
from one headlamp while adjusting the
other.

2. Measure the height of the headlamp

bulb center from the ground and mark
an 8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontal
reference line on the vertical wall or
screen at this height.

3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to

illuminate the wall or screen and open
the hood.

4. On the wall or screen you will observe

a flat zone of high intensity light
located at the top of the right hand
portion of the beam pattern. If the top
edge of the high intensity light zone is
not at the horizontal reference line, the
headlamp will need to be adjusted.

5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each

headlamp. Using a Phillips #2
screwdriver, turn the adjuster either
clockwise or counterclockwise in order
to aim the headlamp. The horizontal
edge of the brighter light should touch
the horizontal reference line.

6. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.

Horizontal Aim Adjustment

Horizontal aim is not required for this
vehicle and is non-adjustable.

REMOVING A HEADLAMP

1.

Switch all of the lamps and the ignition
off.

2. Remove the screws that secure the

lamp assembly.

3. Pull the headlamp toward the front of

your vehicle to disengage it from its
locating points and then lift the
headlamp up.

4. Disconnect the electrical connector.

CHANGING A BULB

Replacing Headlamp Bulbs

WARNING

Handle a halogen headlamp bulb
carefully and keep out of children’s
reach. Grasp the bulb by only its

plastic base and do not touch the glass.
The oil from your hand could cause the
bulb to break the next time the headlamps
are operated.

Note: If the bulb is accidentally touched, it
should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol
before being used.