2015 Ford C-MAX Hybrid Quick Reference Guide Printing 1 - 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 you need more power. Accelerating: Step on the accelerator pedal and get all the responsiveness of a traditional gasoline engine. Cruising or Highway Driving: Due to greater power demands at highway speeds, your vehicle uses the gasoline engine more frequently than when driving at city traffic speeds. This is normal. Braking: For added efficiency, the energy normally created by friction during braking recycles to the battery. When you switch on the ignition, your engine may not sound like it started because your hybrid-electric vehicle includes silent key start. This fuel-saving feature allows your vehicle to be ready to drive without requiring your gas engine to run. Instead of listening for a traditional gasoline-powered engine sound, look for the 'ready to drive' indicator light in your information display. When this light comes on, your vehicle started successfully and is ready to drive. SILENT KEY START 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 can travel on the fuel remaining in the tank. Changes in your driving pattern may cause the value to vary. Engage: Adds gas and electric power-split information. Empower: Adds an engine on and 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 and combine it into one screen. EcoGuide: Displays leaf graphics within the right-hand cluster, showing you when you're driving efficiently. More leaves equals better driving habits! Stopped: To save energy, the gasoline engine shuts off and the electric motor stops drawing current. 4 5