FORD 2014 C-MAX Hybrid - Manual (Page 375)

Engine On due to
The engine is on to warm-up. The vehicle
returns to electric mode when the engine
is warm. This reason may reappear during
a drive or after shutting the vehicle down
for a short period. This is normal operation. Engine Cold (Hybrid only)
The engine is on because of the heater
setting. Reduce or turn off the heater
setting to return to electric mode. Heater Setting
The engine is on because the vehicle speed
exceeds the level for electric mode opera-
tion. Reduce the speed to return to electric
mode. High Speed
The engine is on when you apply pressure
to the accelerator pedal or when you turn
the speed control on. Reduce pressure on
the accelerator pedal or turn off the speed
control to return to full electric mode. Acceleration
The engine is on because the vehicle is in
neutral gear. Shift out of neutral gear to
return to electric mode. Neutral Gear
The engine is on because the vehicle is in
low gear. Shift out of low gear to return to
electric mode. Low Gear
The engine is on to charge the high-voltage
battery. The vehicle returns to electric mode
once the battery is charged. Battery Charging
The engine is on to provide increased
powertrain braking when you turn on the
grade assist feature. Turn off the grade
assist feature to return to electric mode. Grade Assist
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C-MAX (CCG)
MyFord Touch™
(If Equipped)