Hybrid Electric Vehicles - Ford 2013 C-Max Full Hybrid Owner's Manual

Unique Driving Characteristics
Question
Can you charge the battery with a
plug into an A/C outlet?
Can I tow the hybrid behind my
motor home with all four wheels
down?
EV MODES (C-MAX ENERGI ONLY)
Your vehicle contains selectable EV modes through the EV
button on the center console.
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.
Auto Mode
This mode provides an automatic use of high-voltage battery
AUTO
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 using
plug-in power. The 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. At any time, the engine may be enabled by using one
of the following methods:
1. Press the OK button on the left 5–way steering wheel control while
viewing the EV screen. The vehicle will automatically exit override after
the timer has expired and the engine shuts down.
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Answer
There are no provisions for
charging the high voltage battery
from a power supply external to
the vehicle. (For C-MAX Energi
vehicles, the vehicle can be
plugged into a 110 volt outlet with
charge cord provided.)
Yes. Your hybrid vehicle can be
flat-towed without modification.
See the Recreational towing
section in the Towing chapter for
more information.
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