2015 Ford C-MAX Hybrid Energi Quick Reference Guide Printing 1 - Page 2

C-MAX Energi smart start SMARTGAUGE® WITH ECOGUIDE Use your 5-way steering wheel controls to scroll through your menu choices. Select the following screens from the Display/Trip and Fuel Economy menus to help improve your fuel efficiency: Engage:  Provides gas and electric power-split information, plus instant and average fuel economy. Empower:  Provides a power demand gauge with an engine on and off threshold, plus instant and average fuel economy. MyView:  Lets you choose your preferred information to create your own custom display. Energy Use:  Helps you achieve your initial electric range estimate. Use the climate power gauge to see how much power you are losing to your climate control use. Efficiency Leaves:  Shows your short-term fuel economy. The more leaves you have, the more efficiently you are driving! Fuel History:  Tracks your fuel economy over time and helps you try to improve your average. Coach:  Rates the efficiency of your recent acceleration efficiency, braking and cruising behavior. The more blue you see, the better you are driving! energy saving tips HELP MAXIMIZE YOUR FUEL ECONOMY BY UTILIZING THESE FEW TIPS 1.  Use smooth acceleration and braking. According to the United States Department of Energy, aggressive driving can lower your gas mileage by up to 33 percent at highway speeds and 5 percent in the city. 4.  Idling burns fuel, too. You can burn up to half a gallon (1.9 liters) of fuel per hour while idling. Minimize your morning warm-up and parking lot waits to get the most out of filling your tank. 5. A  void extreme temperatures. Find a shady or sheltered spot to help keep your lithium-ion battery operating efficiently, and minimize the amount of energy required to heat or cool your cabin. 6.  Use accessories wisely. Heat and air conditioning reduce your vehicle's electric range and can prompt the gasoline engine to operate. Use energy from your home outlet or charging station by taking advantage of the preconditioning feature and setting your GO Times in advance. When you precondition your vehicle, you can reduce the amount of heating or air conditioning you need at the start of your drive. See page 3 for more SmartGauge details. 7.  Check your tires. Proper tire inflation can help you improve your fuel economy by up to 3.3 percent, according to the Department of Energy, while under-inflation could lower your fuel economy by 0.3 percent for every 1 psi drop in pressure of all four tires. Check your vehicle's door sticker for recommended cold tire inflation pressure. energy saving tips C-MAX Energi smart start unique C-MAX Energi features instrument panel SYNC with MyFord Touch parking aids convenience C-MAX Energi power management comfort function essential information 2 3-4 5 6-7 8-12 13 14 15 16 17 18-19 3 2.  Carry the bare essentials. The Department of Energy estimates that an extra 100 pounds (45 kilograms) in your vehicle could reduce your fuel economy by up to 2 percent. 3.  Seasonal fuel makes a difference. Winter fuel contains slightly less energy than summer fuel, so the fuel blend you fill up with can impact your efficiency. 2