FORD 2013 C-MAX Hybrid v.3 - Manual (Page 190)

Question Answer
What is the fan
noise I hear from
the rear of my
hybrid? The fan noise comes from a fan located inside the
high voltage battery. This fan turns on when the
battery requires cooling air. The fan speed, and
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
engine oil change
service interval? The engine oil should be changed every 10000 miles
(16000 km) under normal operating conditions. See
the Scheduled maintenance information.
Can I put E15 or
E85 in my
vehicle, and how
will it affect my
fuel economy? Your hybrid vehicle can use E15 (15% ethanol, 85%
gasoline) fuel, but you may notice slightly reduced
fuel economy because ethanol contains less energy
per gallon than gasoline. Your hybrid vehicle is not
designed to use E85 (85% ethanol).
How long will my
high voltage
battery last?
Does it need
maintenance? The high voltage battery system is designed to last
the life of the vehicle and requires no maintenance.
Can you charge
the battery with
a plug into an
A/C outlet? 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.)
Can I tow the
hybrid behind my
motor home with
all four wheels
down? 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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