Ford 2013 C-MAX HYBRID Owner's Manual page 190

Unique Driving Characteristics
Question Answer
What is the fan The fan noise comes from a fan located inside the
noise I hear from high voltage battery. This fan turns on when the
the rear of my battery requires cooling air. The fan speed, and
hybrid? associated noise level, will change according to
the amount of cooling required to maintain good
performance. Maintaining the battery temperature at
optimal conditions also prolongs the useful life of
the battery and helps to achieve better fuel
economy.
What is the The engine oil should be changed every 10000 miles
engine oil change (16000 km) under normal operating conditions. See
service interval? the Scheduled maintenance information.
Can I put E15 or Your hybrid vehicle can use E15 (15% ethanol, 85%
E85 in my gasoline) fuel, but you may notice slightly reduced
vehicle, and how fuel economy because ethanol contains less energy
will it affect my per gallon than gasoline. Your hybrid vehicle is not
fuel economy? designed to use E85 (85% ethanol).
How long will my The high voltage battery system is designed to last
high voltage the life of the vehicle and requires no maintenance.
battery last?
Does it need
maintenance?
Can you charge There are no provisions for charging the high
the battery with voltage battery from a power supply external to the
a plug into an vehicle. (For C-MAX Energi vehicles, the vehicle can
A/C outlet? be plugged into a 110 volt outlet with charge cord
provided.)
Can I tow the Yes. Your hybrid vehicle can be flat-towed without
hybrid behind my modification. See the Recreational towing section
motor home with in the Towing chapter for more information.
all four wheels
down?
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