Ford 2014 C-MAX Hybrid User Manual download pdf (Page 132)

The vehicle may enter Enable Engine mode

if the climate control is in a defrost mode

and the outside temperature is cold. A

message Engine Enabled Due to Defrost

will display if this occurs. If defrost is not

needed, select a different climate control

mode to permit EV Now.

When you enable EV Now, a blue EV icon

displays in the left-hand information

display. If the vehicle is in the Engine

Enabled mode, the EV icon will be yellow.

EV Now will automatically exit when the

Plug in power has been depleted.

EV Later

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This mode saves most of the

high voltage battery plug in

power for future use (for

example, your initial drive is at high speeds

on open roads, but later your drive will be

at low speeds in an urban area where

plug-in power usage is most efficient).

Your vehicle will run the engine as needed

and keep most of the high voltage battery

plug in power for later use in Auto Mode or

EV Now mode.

When you enable EV Later, a white EV

Later icon appears on the left-hand

information display.

The EV Later mode will automatically reset

to EV Auto mode when you power the

vehicle off. You may press the EV button

twice during the next drive to return to EV

Later mode, if desired.

Hybrid Vehicle Operation (C-MAX

Hybrid and C-MAX Energi)

This hybrid vehicle combines electric and

gasoline propulsion to provide

breakthrough performance and improved

efficiency. Familiarizing yourself with these

unique characteristics will provide an

optimal driving experience from your new

vehicle.

Note: You may notice higher engine speeds

upon start-up. This temporary condition is

normal and necessary to heat up the cabin

and minimize emissions.

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Starting: When you start your

vehicle, a green ready indicator

light will appear in the lower right

portion of the instrument cluster and a

ready to drive message will appear in the

middle of the left cluster screen, letting

you know that the vehicle is ready for

driving.

The engine may not start because this

vehicle is equipped with silent key start.

This fuel saving feature allows your vehicle

to be ready–to–drive without requiring the

gas engine to be running. This indicator will

remain on while the vehicle is on, whether

the engine is running or not to indicate the

vehicle is capable of movement (using its

electric motor, engine, or both). Typically,

the engine will not start unless the vehicle

is cold, a climate control change is

requested, or the accelerator is pressed.

Driving: The gas engine automatically

starts and stops to provide power when

needed and to save fuel when not needed.

While coasting at low speeds, coming to

a stop, or standing, the gas engine normally

shuts down and the vehicle operates in

electric-only mode. Conditions that may

cause the engine to start up or remain

running include:

• Considerable vehicle acceleration

• Vehicle speed above 85 mph (137

km/h) However, the maximum speed

for electric-only operation may be

lower while driving in hot temperatures

or on hilly terrain.

• Ascending a hill

• Charge level of high voltage battery is

low

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Unique Driving Characteristics

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