2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid Quick Reference Guide Printing 3 - Page 3

quick tips The Brake Coach appears in the display after the vehicle has come to a stop, and coaches you to maximize the amount of energy that can be returned through the regenerative braking system. hybrid features smart power-split architecture City Driving: In stop and go driving and at low speeds, the electric motor provides the necessary power. The gas engine kicks in only to recharge the battery or when more power is needed. Accelerating: Step on the accelerator pedal and get all the responsiveness of a traditional gasoline engine. Cruising/Highway Driving: Due to greater power demands at highway speeds, your vehicle will use the gasoline engine more frequently than it will while driving at city traffic speeds. This is normal. Braking: For added efficiency, the energy created by friction during braking is recycled to the battery. silent Key Start (SKS) When you turn the ignition on, your engine may not sound like it has started because your hybrid-electric vehicle is equipped with silent key start. This fuel-saving feature allows your vehicle to be ready to drive without requiring your gas engine to be running. Instead of listening for a traditional gasoline-powered engine sound, look for in your instrument the 'ready to drive' indicator light cluster. When the light illuminates, your vehicle has been successfully started and is ready to drive. SmartGauge® with EcoGuide Delivers specific information about various systems on your vehicle using menus that build on previous data. Use your left-hand, 5-way steering controls to scroll through your menu choices: Vehicle Range: Estimates the distance your vehicle will travel on the fuel remaining in the tank. Changes in your driving pattern may cause the value to vary. Inform: Provides average fuel economy, fuel levels and battery status. Enlighten: Adds power demand and instant fuel economy. Engage: Adds gas/electric power-split information. 4 Empower: Adds an engine on/off threshold to the power demand gauge from Enlighten. See how much power you request based on how far you press the accelerator pedal. MyView: Lets you customize your menu options, allowing you to select key information into one, combined screen. EcoGuide: Displays leaf graphics within the right-hand cluster, showing you when you're driving efficiently. More leaves equals better driving habits! *if equipped Stopped: To save energy, the gasoline engine will shut off and the electric motor will stop drawing current. *if equipped 5