2014 Ford C-MAX Energi Owner Manual - Page 375

MyFord Touch™ (If Equipped) Engine On due to Engine Cold (Hybrid only) The engine is on to warm-up. The vehicle returns to electric mode when the engine is warm. This reason may reappear during a drive or after shutting the vehicle down for a short period. This is normal operation. The engine is on because of the heater setting. Reduce or turn off the heater setting to return to electric mode. The engine is on because the vehicle speed exceeds the level for electric mode operation. Reduce the speed to return to electric mode. The engine is on when you apply pressure to the accelerator pedal or when you turn the speed control on. Reduce pressure on the accelerator pedal or turn off the speed control to return to full electric mode. The engine is on because the vehicle is in neutral gear. Shift out of neutral gear to return to electric mode. The engine is on because the vehicle is in low gear. Shift out of low gear to return to electric mode. The engine is on to charge the high-voltage battery. The vehicle returns to electric mode once the battery is charged. The engine is on to provide increased powertrain braking when you turn on the grade assist feature. Turn off the grade assist feature to return to electric mode. Heater Setting High Speed Acceleration Neutral Gear Low Gear Battery Charging Grade Assist 373 C-MAX (CCG)