Unique Driving Characteristics; Hybrid Electric Vehicle - Ford 2015 C-MAX HYBRID Owner's Manual

Unique Driving Characteristics

HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE

Plug-in Power Mode and Hybrid
Mode (C-MAX Energi Only)
You must plug in your C-MAX Energi
vehicle regularly for optimal use of the high
voltage battery's extended range
capability. Charging your vehicle adds
electrical energy. This energy is used to
propel the vehicle in plug-in power mode.
You can view your estimated electric range
on the Energy Use screen on the left-hand
information display. You can also configure
MyView to include detailed vehicle range
information. See Gauges (page 84). The
system maximizes the use of electric-only
operation in plug-in power mode. System
conditions may require engine operation;
however, the system uses plug-in power
whenever possible.
When your plug-in power is depleted, the
powertrain system will automatically
switch to hybrid mode. Your battery gauge
will transition to a simple battery graphic
upon entering hybrid mode. Hybrid mode
uses both the gasoline engine and electric
motor to power your vehicle and maximize
fuel economy as with C-MAX Hybrid.
EV Modes (C-MAX Energi Only)
Your vehicle contains selectable
EV modes through the EV button
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located on the center of the
instrument panel, below the climate
controls.
These modes are available when the
vehicle can run under high voltage battery
power. With the vehicle in driving mode,
you can change EV modes with each press
of the EV button. The current mode will be
displayed in the left-hand instrument
cluster screen.
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Auto EV
This mode provides an
automatic use of high voltage
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battery power during the drive,
staying in electric mode when possible and
running the engine when needed. This
mode will be the only one available if the
plug-in power has been depleted.
EV Now
This mode provides an electric
only driving experience. The
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left-hand information display
will change to an Energy Use screen that
supplies EV specific tools and functions.
The vehicle may accelerate more slowly
and the top speed may be lower than in
Auto mode. Your engine may be enabled
at any time by using one of the following
methods:
1. Press the OK button on the left 5–way
steering wheel control while viewing
the Energy Use screen. The vehicle will
enable the engine as needed, and will
automatically return to EV Now after
eight seconds or when the engine is no
longer needed.
2. Press the accelerator pedal fully. A pop
up message stating Press OK to
Enable Engine will appear. Press OK
on the left-hand steering wheel button
to activate as needed. The message
will disappear if you release the
accelerator pedal.
3. Press the EV button. This will change
the mode to EV Later and permit
engine operation.
The vehicle may automatically enter
Engine Enabled mode if system conditions
require it. A message Engine Enabled for
System Performance will display if this
occurs. This is normal function, and your
vehicle will return to EV Now when
possible.
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