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Adding inverter system controller coolant, Recycled engine coolant, Severe climates – FORD 2013 C-MAX Hybrid v.3 User Manual

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5. Close the engine coolant reservoir cap.

6. Clean the Easy Fuel funnel.

7. Store the Easy Fuel funnel in the storage compartment.

Whenever you add engine coolant, check the coolant level in the engine
coolant reservoir the next few times you drive the vehicle. If necessary,
add enough prediluted engine coolant to bring the engine coolant level to
the proper level.

Adding Inverter System Controller Coolant

1. Open the inverter system controller coolant reservoir cap.

2. Use a funnel to add prediluted coolant to the inverter system
controller coolant reservoir. Make sure that the level is between the
MIN and MAX marks on the inverter system controller coolant reservoir.
Use prediluted coolant meeting the Ford specification. See the technical
specifications chart in the Capacities and Specifications chapter.

3. Close the inverter system controller coolant reservoir cap.

Whenever you add coolant, check the coolant level in the inverter system
controller coolant reservoir the next few times you drive the vehicle.
If necessary, add enough prediluted coolant to bring the inverter system
controller coolant level to the proper level.

Recycled Engine Coolant

Ford Motor Company does not recommend the use of recycled engine
coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available.

Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate

manner. Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recycling
and disposing of automotive fluids.

Severe Climates

If you drive in extremely cold climates:
• It may be necessary to have a Ford authorized dealer increase the

coolant concentration above 50%.

• A coolant concentration of 60% will provide improved freeze point

protection. Engine coolant concentrations above 60% will decrease
the overheat protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may
cause engine damage.

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2013 C-Max Full Hybrid (34h)
Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, January 2013
USA
(fus)

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