Ford C-MAX Hybrid (2018 year). Manual — part 41

The fixed and active guidelines fade in and
out depending on the steering wheel
position. The active guidelines are not
shown when the steering wheel position
is straight.

Always use caution while reversing.
Objects in the red zone are closest to your
vehicle and objects in the green zone are
farther away. Objects are getting closer to
your vehicle as they move from the green
zone to the yellow or red zones. Use the
side view mirrors and rear view mirror to
get better coverage on both sides and rear
of your vehicle.

Enhanced Park Aids

Note: The reverse sensing system is not
effective at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h)
and may not detect certain angular or
moving objects.

The system uses red, yellow and green
highlights that appear on top of the video
image when the sensing systems detect
an object. The alert highlights all objects
detected.

Selectable settings for this feature are ON
and OFF.

Manual Zoom

WARNING

When manual zoom is on, the full
area behind your vehicle may not
show. Be aware of your surroundings

when using the manual zoom feature.

Note: Manual zoom is only available when
the transmission is in reverse (R).

Note: When manual zoom is enabled, only
the centerline is shown.

This allows you to get a closer view of an
object behind your vehicle. The zoomed
image keeps the bumper in the image to
provide a reference. The zoom is only
active while the transmission is in reverse
(R). When the transmission is shifted out
of reverse (R), the feature automatically
turns off and must be reset when it is used
again.

Selectable settings for this feature are +
and -. The default setting for the manual
zoom is OFF.

Rear Camera Delay (If Equipped)

When you shift the transmission out of
reverse (R) and into any gear while the rear
camera delay is active, the camera image
displays until:

•

Your vehicle speed sufficiently
increases.

•

You shift your vehicle into park (P).

Selectable settings for this feature are ON
and OFF. The default setting for the rear
camera delay is OFF.

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 could increase above
the set speed. The system does not

apply the brakes.

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

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

The cruise controls are on the steering
wheel.

Switching Cruise Control On

Press ON.

The indicator appears in the
information display.

Setting the Cruise Speed

1.

Drive to desired speed.

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

pedal.

Note: The indicator changes color.

Changing the Set Speed

Note: If you accelerate by pressing the
accelerator pedal, the set speed will not
change. When you release the accelerator
pedal, your vehicle returns to the speed that
you previously set.

•

Press SET+ or SET- to change the set
speed in small increments.

•

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

•

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

Canceling the Set Speed

Pull CAN or tap the brake pedal. The set
speed does not erase.

Resuming the Set Speed

Pull RES.

Switching Cruise Control Off

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

Press OFF when the system is in standby
mode, or switch the ignition off.

Switching to ECO Cruise

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.

For Hybrid vehicles, press ECO on the
center console.

For additional information, refer to ECO
Cruise and EcoSelect.

BLIND SPOT INFORMATION
SYSTEM

(If Equipped)

WARNINGS

Do not use the blind spot information
system as a replacement for using
the interior and exterior mirrors or

looking over your shoulder before changing
lanes. The blind spot information system
is not a replacement for careful driving.

The system may not operate
properly during severe weather
conditions, for example snow, ice,

heavy rain and spray. Always drive with
due care and attention. Failure to take care
may result in a crash.

The system is designed to detect vehicles
that may have entered the blind spot zone
(A). The detection area is on both sides of
your vehicle, extending rearward from the
exterior mirrors to approximately 13 ft
(4 m) beyond the rear bumper.

Note: The system does not prevent contact
with other vehicles. It is not designed to
detect parked vehicles, pedestrians, animals
or other infrastructures.

Using the Blind Spot Information
System

Vehicles with Automatic Transmission

The system turns on when all of the
following occur:
•

You start your vehicle.

•

You shift into drive (D).

•

The vehicle speed is greater than
6 mph (10 km/h).

Note: The system does not operate in park
(P) or reverse (R).

Vehicles with Manual Transmission

The system turns on when all of the
following occur:
•

You start your vehicle.

•

The vehicle speed is greater than
6 mph (10 km/h).

Note: The system does not operate in
reverse (R).

System Lights and Messages

When the system detects a vehicle, an
alert indicator illuminates in the exterior
mirror on the side the approaching vehicle
is coming from. If you turn the direction
indicator on for that side of your vehicle,
the alert indicator flashes.