2015 Ford C-MAX Hybrid Energi Quick Reference Guide Printing 1 - Page 3

C-MAX Energi smart start (continued) PLUG-IN POWER »  C-MAX Energi comes equipped with a 120-volt convenience cord, located in the floor compartment behind the driver's seat. This cord allows you to charge the battery using a standard, 120-volt, grounded, three-pronged household outlet. See your Owner's Manual for more details. »  For faster charge times, the available 240-volt charging station provides a full charge in approximately 2.5 hours. See your Dealer for more information. 4.  The charge port light ring flashes twice, and then pulses slowly when charging. 5. W  hen charging is complete, the light ring turns off. Unlock the padlock* and remove it. Then press the coupler button and remove the coupler from the charge port. unique C-MAX Energi features THE BRAKE COACH ECO CRUISE CONTROL Saves vehicle energy by slowing down acceleration compared to standard cruise control. Your vehicle may relax its acceleration temporarily when going uphill. You can switch this feature on and off in the Driver Assist section of the Settings menu. It is normal for your electric range estimate to vary from charge to charge due to changes in average energy usage. Driving style, drive route, extreme temperatures and use of heat and air conditioning affect your energy usage. CHOOSE YOUR C-MAX ENERGI MODE Your vehicle contains driver-selectable Electric Vehicle (EV) modes controlled through the EV button on the center of the instrument panel, below the climate controls. Choose to drive in electric-only mode for city driving, saving your plug-in power for later or let the system adjust your power mode to suit the current driving conditions. »  Auto EV: automatically selects high-voltage battery power during the drive, staying in electric mode when possible and running the engine when needed. After the plug-in power depletes, this mode is the only one available. »  EV Now: puts your vehicle into an all-electric power experience, after you charge your vehicle using plug-in power. »  EV Later: provides gasoline-hybrid driving power, and saves most of the high-voltage battery plug-in power for future use when the driver is ready to switch to Auto EV or EV Now modes. To make the most of your C-MAX Energi and the electric vehicle lifestyle, please visit www.PlugintoFord.com. Appears after the vehicle has come to a stop. It coaches you to maximize the amount of energy returned through the regenerative braking system. The percentage displayed indicates the regenerative braking efficiency. EFFICIENCY LEAVES SILENT KEY START When starting your vehicle, you may not hear your engine because your hybridelectric vehicle includes silent key start. This fuel-saving feature allows your vehicle to be ready to drive without requiring your gas engine to be running. Look for the 'ready in your to drive' indicator light instrument display. When the light displays, you successfully started your vehicle and it is ready to drive. CHARGE PORT DOOR AND LIGHT RING The charge port is between the front left-side door and wheel well. To open, use your thumb to press in and release the indentation on the charge port door. To close, use your thumb to press and hold the indentation until the door rotates and closes. EV+ MODE Learns your frequent destinations after two to four weeks of use, allowing for more EV driving as you approach them. For example, when nearing your home, it should be easier to stay in electric mode. See the Information Displays chapter of your Owner's Manual for more details. The right vehicle information display provides a visual representation of your driving behavior. The leaves grow as driving habits and efficiency improve. TO CHARGE C-MAX ENERGI 1. Put your vehicle in park (P) and switch off the ignition. 2. O  pen the charge port door. 3.  Plug the charging coupler into the vehicle's charge port, making sure the button clicks to latch into the port. Plug the three-prong electrical plug into a standard, 120-volt outlet. Unlock the padlock* and insert the straight end through the hole in the black button on the coupler. Lock the padlock. 4 *customer-supplied equipment only THE BATTERY GAUGE During Plug-in Power Mode, a full battery fill represents the total amount of energy you can get from an external charge (plugging your vehicle in). 5