2014 Ford C-MAX Energi Owner Manual - Page 88

Instrument Cluster Note: If your vehicle detects certain faults, it will not allow you to operate the accelerator pedal. If this happens, press the brake pedal and release it. This will activate limp home vehicle operation. In limp home vehicle operation, your vehicle will accelerate in a controlled manner up to a maximum speed of 35 mph (56 km/h) on a flat surface. If you apply the brake pedal or move the transmission to neutral (N) you can override your vehicle's acceleration. Normally, the service engine soon light will stay on until you switch on the engine, then turn itself off if no malfunctions are present. However, if after 15 seconds the service engine soon light blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not ready for Inspection and Maintenance testing. See Emission Control System (page 143). Stability Control Lights when the system is active. If it remains on or does not light E138639 when you switch the ignition on, this indicates a malfunction. During a malfunction, the system will turn off. Have the system checked by an authorized dealer immediately. See Using Stability Control (page 161). Ready to Drive Lights after your switch your vehicle on and it is ready to drive. E144692 A corresponding message may display stating ready to drive. Service Engine Soon If the service engine soon indicator light stays on after you switch on the engine, this indicates that the On-Board Diagnostics system (OBD) has detected a malfunction of the vehicle emissions control system. Refer to On-Board diagnostics (OBD) in the Fuel and Refueling chapter for more information about having your vehicle serviced. See Emission Control System (page 143). If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately. Note: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter or other vehicle components. The service engine soon indicator lights when you first switch on the ignition prior to engine start to check the bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle is ready for Inspection and Maintenance testing. 86 Stability Control Off Lights when you switch the system off. It will go out when you switch the system back on or when you switch the ignition off. See Using Stability Control (page 161). Stop Safely Indicates an electrical component fault or failure that will cause the vehicle to shutdown or enter into a limited operating mode. A message may also display. E144693 Vehicle Plugged in (If Equipped) Lights after you plug in your vehicle. A corresponding message may display after attempting to start the vehicle. E144694 C-MAX (CCG)