Section - Ford C-MAX HYBRID 2013 Modifiers Manual

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Warnings, Notices and Notes
As you read through this guide, you will come across WARNINGS, NOTICES and NOTES. Each
one is there for a specific purpose. WARNINGS remind you to be especially careful in those areas
where carelessness can cause you personal injury. NOTICES are given to prevent you from
making an error that could damage the vehicle or the vehicle's components. NOTES give you
added information that will help you to complete a particular procedure. The following list contains
some generalized warnings that you should follow when working on a vehicle.
WARNING:
• The nominal voltage of the high-voltage traction battery (HVTB) is approximately 300 volts
DC. The HVTB and it's charging system contain high-voltage components and wiring.
High-voltage cables and wiring are orange in color. Before carrying out any vehicle
modifications, the high-voltage traction battery (HVTB) must be depowered. Any
modification, service, or repairs to the High-voltage system or its components, must be
done by a trained service technician. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
severe personal injury or death.
• For eye protection, always wear safety glasses.
• Use safety stands whenever a procedure requires you to be under the vehicle.
• Make sure that the ignition switch is always in the OFF position, unless otherwise
required by the procedure.
• Set the parking brake when working on the vehicle. The gear selector should be set in
PARK unless instructed otherwise for a specific operation. Place wood blocks (4 inch x 4
inch or larger) against the front and rear surfaces of the tires to help prevent the vehicle
from moving.
• To avoid the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning, operate the engine only in a
well-ventilated area.
• To reduce the risk of serious burns, avoid contact with hot metal parts such as the
radiator, exhaust manifold, tailpipe, catalytic converter or muffler.
• Keep yourself and your clothing away from moving parts when the engine is running,
especially the drive belts.
• Do not smoke while working on a vehicle.
• To reduce the risk of injury, always remove rings, watches, loose hanging jewelry and
loose clothing before working on a vehicle.
• When it is necessary to work under the hood, keep hands and other objects clear of the
cooling fan blades.
• Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury or death.
FCS-212235-13
Section 1: General Information
General Information
March 2013