Maintenance Reminder Light Reset Procedures: Maintenance Ford C-MAX II

Oil Life Reset - Base Instrument Cluster

1. Press and release the ODO/TRIP button to toggle between the odometer and trip odometer displays.
2. Press and release the ODO/TRIP button again to toggle between the trip odometer display and the OIL LIFE XX% display.
3. Press and hold the ODO/TRIP button for approximately 2 seconds or longer until OIL LIFE 100% is displayed.
4. Press and release the ODO/TRIP button to return to the odometer display.

Oil Life Reset - Message Center Instrument Cluster

1. Press and release the SETUP button until OIL LIFE XX% RESET IF NEW is displayed.
2. Press and release the RESET button until IF NEW OIL HOLD RESET is displayed (On Freestar & Freestyle: HOLD RESET TO CONFIRM).
3. Press and hold the RESET button until OIL LIFE SET TO 100% is displayed.

CHECK A/C (CABIN) FILTER MESSAGE RESET - PROCEDURE 1

1. To reset the A/C filter monitoring system to 100%, press the STATUS control to access the System Check function. Message center will display A/C FILTER XXX% RESET FOR NEW.
2. Press and hold RESET control to change setting to 100%. Message center will now display IF NEW FILTER HOLD RESET.
3. If reset procedure is successful, the message center will display A/C FILTER LIFE SET TO 100%.

OVERHEAD WARNING LIGHTS RESET - PROCEDURE 1

1. One or more of the 7 overhead lights will turn on after about 358 days or 4800 miles to indicate routine service should be performed.
2. To reset the light, hold the SELECT and UNITS buttons on the trip computer for 5 seconds. The service interval light will be illuminated, and then turn off after about 4 seconds.

SERVICE INTERVAL REMINDER LIGHT

Note. To determine the appropriate reset procedure, refer to SERVICE INTERVAL REMINDER LIGHT RESET INDEX . Only vehicles listed in this index have a Service Interval Reminder Light reset.

SERVICE INTERVAL REMINDER LIGHT RESET INDEX

SERVICE INTERVAL REMINDER LIGHT RESET - PROCEDURE 1

Every 5000 or 7500 miles, depending upon engine application, a SERVICE interval reminder light on the dash will illuminate (for approximately 30 seconds), or begin flashing, indicating an oil change is due.

To reset reminder light, turn ignition on. Simultaneously depress and hold TRIP (ODO SEL on Taurus and Sable, SYSTEM CHECK or CHECK OUT on Continental) and RESET or TRIP RESET buttons. On Probe, depress and hold SERVICE RESET button, located on speed alarm keyboard. On all models, 3 beeps will verify that reminder light has been reset.

SERVICE INTERVAL REMINDER LIGHT RESET - PROCEDURE 2

During system check sequence, the SERVICE symbol comes on and displays the number of miles to go before the next normal service. To reset the service interval reminder, press SYSTEM CHECK and RESET buttons simultaneously. The display should now show 7200 miles. Service interval reminder light has been reset.

SERVICE INTERVAL REMINDER LIGHT RESET - PROCEDURE 3

A SRI is used to indicate emission system maintenance is required. Control unit (timer) for maintenance light is located under dash, near steering column or behind glove box. Some models use a non-resettable control unit. Replace it with a resettable type. After servicing emission system, reset SRI.

1. To reset SRI, turn ignition off. Remove tape over reset hole in timer. Lightly push a small Phillips screwdriver into hole in timer unit marked RESET. With light pressure on screwdriver, turn ignition switch to RUN position.
2. Light should stay on while screwdriver is pressed down. Hold screwdriver down for approximately 5 seconds. Remove screwdriver. Light should go out within 2-5 seconds. If light does not go out, repeat step 1
3. Cycle ignition from OFF to RUN position. Light should glow for 2-5 seconds. This verifies proper reset of maintenance reminder light.

TPMS RESET - PROCEDURE 1

Note. If tire pressure sensor is replaced, it will need to be trained. The TPM system is not affected by wheel and tire rotation.

Note. As ambient temperature decreases by 6°C (10°F), tire pressure decreases 1 psi (7 kPa). Because tire pressures fluctuate with temperature changes, tire pressures must be set when tires are at outdoor ambient temperatures. If the tire pressure may drop enough to be detected by the TPM system, which will activate the low pressure warning light.

Note. When the tire pressure warning light comes on solid and message center displays "LOW TIRE PRESSURE", check the air pressure of all tires and adjust to the specified cold pressure listed on vehicle certification label (found on driver's door or door pillar). Drive the vehicle at 20 mph (32 km/h) for at least 2 minutes. If the vehicle has been stationary for more than 30 minutes, a TPM sensor Activation procedure may be needed. Make sure the warning light goes off. If the warning light stays on, there is a malfunction in the TPM system. See appropriate manufacturer service information.

Note. When the tire pressure warning light flashes for 70 seconds and then remains illuminated, after bulb-check has been performed and message center displays warning messages, there is a malfunction in the TPM system. See appropriate manufacturer service information.

Note. Under the following conditions, the TPM system may not function properly: Low tire pressure. Tire pressure sensor is missing or damaged. Spare tire is installed as a road wheel. Incorrect tire pressure sensor is installed. Tire pressure sensor installed incorrectly. Non-OEM wheels installed (aftermarket rims). Non-OEM equipped run-flat tires installed. Other non-OEM modifications (roll cages, service barriers, part racks, ladder racks, etc.)

Note. The tire pressure sensor training procedure must be done on a single vehicle, in an area without Radio Frequency (RF) noise and at least 3 ft. (1 m) away from any other vehicle equipped with TPM system. RF noise is generated by electrical motor and appliance operation, cellular telephones and remote transmitters, power inverters and portable entertainment equipment.

Note. A new tire pressure sensor is shipped in an OFF mode (or battery saver mode), and must be turned ON before it can be trained. To turn the sensor on, inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure and wait at least 2 minutes, then continue with the sensor training procedure.

1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position, then press and release brake pedal.
2. Turn ignition switch from OFF position to the RUN position 3 times, ending in RUN position. Do not wait more than one minute between each key cycle.
3. Press and release the brake pedal.
4. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
5. Turn ignition switch from OFF position to the RUN position 3 times, ending in RUN position. Do not wait more than one minute between each key cycle. NOTE: The horn will sound once and the tire pressure warning light will flash if train mode has been entered successfully (if equipped, the message center displays "TRAIN LF TIRE").
6. Depending on TPMS sensor type, place transmitter activation tool on the left front tire wall: Band-On Type Sensor: Opposite (180 degrees) from the valve stem. (Scheme 1)Valve-Mounted Type Sensor: Near the valve stem. Press the activation button. The horn will sound briefly to indicate that the tire pressure sensor has been recognized by the Driver's Door Module (DDM). NOTE: It may take up to 6 seconds to activate a tire pressure sensor. During this time, the transmitter activation tool must remain in place, in the appropriate position relative to the valve stem. NOTE: If a sensor does not respond to the activation tool, move the vehicle to rotate the wheels at least 1/4 of a turn and attempt to activate the same sensor again. NOTE: If the DDM does not recognize any one of the 4 tire pressure sensors during the 2 minute time limit for each sensor response, the horn will sound twice and the message center (if equipped) will display "TIRE NOT TRAINED REPEAT". The training procedure must be repeated from the beginning.
7. Within 2 minutes after the horn sounds, place transmitter activation tool on the right front tire wall, in the appropriate position relative to the valve stem. Then press the activation button to train the right front tire pressure sensor. Repeat procedure for right rear and left rear tires. NOTE: Do not wait more than 2 minutes between training each sensor. If the wait time is more than 2 minutes the DDM will stop and the training procedure must be repeated from the beginning.
8. When the tire training procedure is complete, the message center (if equipped) will display "TIRE TRAINING COMPLETE". For vehicles not equipped with a message center, successful completion of the training procedure will be verified by turning the ignition switch to the OFF position without the horn sounding. If the horn sounds twice when ignition is turned off, the training procedure was not successful.

Scheme 1

TPMS RESET - PROCEDURE 2

Note. If vehicle is stationary overnight when outside temperature is significantly lower than daytime temperature, tire pressure may decrease about 3 psi (21 kPa) for a drop of 30°F (17°C) in ambient temperature. This pressure decrease may activate TPM warning system.

Note. Since tire pressure information is updated once every minute, it may take up to a minute for warning light to turn off after tire pressure has been adjusted. If vehicle has been parked for over 15 minutes, system information will be updated once an hour. In this case, it may take up to an hour for warning light to turn off after tire pressure has been adjusted.

Note. When the tire pressure warning light comes on solid, check the air pressure of all tires and adjust to the specified pressure listed on tire label (located on the driver's door or "B" pillar). Drive the vehicle at 20 mph (32 km/h) for at least 2 minutes. Make sure the warning light goes off. If the warning light stays on, there is a malfunction in the TPM system. See appropriate manufacturer service information.

Note. When the tire pressure warning light flashes for 20-30 seconds either at start-up or while driving, check to see if a spare tire is being used. Repair as necessary. Make sure the warning light goes off. If the tires are adjusted to the appropriate pressure, spare tire is not in use, and warning light continues to flash, there is a malfunction in the TPM system. See appropriate manufacturer service information.

Note. The tire pressure sensor training procedure must be done on a single vehicle, in an area without radio frequency (RF) noise. RF noise is generated by electrical motor and appliance operation, cellular telephones and remote transmitters, power inverters and portable entertainment equipment.

1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
2. Turn ignition switch from OFF position to the RUN position 3 times, ending in RUN position. Do not wait more than one minute between each key cycle.
3. Press and release the brake pedal.
4. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
5. Turn ignition switch from OFF position to the RUN position 3 times, ending in RUN position. Do not wait more than one minute between each key cycle. The horn will sound once and the TPMS indicator will flash if train mode has been entered successfully (if equipped, the message center displays "TRAIN LF TIRE").
6. Place the TPM Relearn Magnet on the valve stem of the left front tire pressure sensor. The horn will sound briefly to indicate that the tire pressure sensor has been recognized by the TPMS module.
7. Within 2 minutes after the horn sounds, place the magnet on the valve stem of the right front tire pressure sensor. Repeat procedure for right rear and left rear tires. NOTE: If the VSM (TPMS module is integral to VSM) does not recognize any one of the 4 tire pressure sensors during the tire training procedure, the horn will sound twice and the message center (if equipped) will display "TIRE NOT TRAINED REPEAT". If this occurs, procedure must be repeated.
8. When the tire training procedure is complete, the horn will sound once and the message center (if equipped) will display "TIRE TRAINING MODE COMPLETE".

TPMS RESET - PROCEDURE 3

1. Set the tire pressure of all wheels to pressure specified on the tire and loading information label.
2. Close All Doors.
3. Turn ignition switch to OFF position, then press and release brake pedal.
4. Using the START/STOP button, switch from OFF to ACCESSORY to RUN position 3 times, ending in RUN position.
5. Press and release the brake pedal.
6. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
7. Using the START/STOP button, switch from OFF to ACCESSORY to RUN position 3 times, ending in RUN position.
8. Place transmitter activation tool on the left front tire wall at the valve stem. Press the activation button. The horn will sound briefly to indicate that the tire pressure sensor has been recognized.
9. Within 2 minutes after the horn sounds, place transmitter activation tool on the right front tire wall at the valve stem. Then press the activation button to train the right front tire pressure sensor. Repeat procedure for right rear and left rear tires.
10. When the tire training procedure is complete, the message center (if equipped) will display "TIRE TRAINING COMPLETE". For vehicles not equipped with a message center, successful completion of the training procedure will be verified by turning the ignition switch to the OFF position without the horn sounding. If the horn sounds twice when ignition is turned off, the training procedure was not successful.

TPMS RESET - PROCEDURE 4

1. Set the tire pressure of all wheels to pressure specified on the tire and loading information label.
2. Turn ignition switch to OFF position, then press and release brake pedal.
3. Turn ignition switch from OFF position to the RUN position 3 times, ending in RUN position. Do not wait more than one minute between each key cycle.
4. Press and release the brake pedal.
5. Turn ignition switch to OFF position.
6. Turn ignition switch from OFF position to the RUN position 3 times, ending in RUN position. Do not wait more than one minute between each key cycle. The horn will sound once and the TPMS indicator will flash if the training mode has been entered successfully. If equipped, the message center will display TRAIN LF TIRE.
7. Place transmitter activation tool on the left front tire wall at the valve stem. Press the activation button. The horn will sound briefly to indicate that the tire pressure sensor has been recognized by the DDM.
8. Within 2 minutes after the horn sounds, place transmitter activation tool on the right front tire wall at the valve stem. Then press the activation button to train the right front tire pressure sensor. Repeat procedure for right rear and left rear tires.
9. When the tire training procedure is complete, the message center (if equipped) will display "TIRE TRAINING COMPLETE". For vehicles not equipped with a message center, successful completion of the training procedure will be verified by turning the ignition switch to the OFF position without the horn sounding. If the horn sounds twice when ignition is turned off, the training procedure was not successful.

TPMS RESET - PROCEDURE 5

Note. After tire rotation, replacement, balancing, alignment or pressure adjustment, TPM system will need to be reset.

TPMS RESET - PROCEDURE 6

1. Drive the vehicle above 20 mph (32 km/h) for at least two minutes and then park in a location where you can easily get to all four tires and have access to an air pump.
2. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
3. Turn the hazard flashers on then off three times. This must be accomplished within 10 seconds. If the reset mode has been entered successfully, the horn will sound once, the system indicator will flash and the message center (if equipped) will display TRAIN LEFT FRONT TIRE. If this does not occur, please try again starting at Step 2.
4. Place a transmitter activation tool on the left front tire wall at the valve stem. Press the activation button. The horn will sound briefly to indicate that the tire pressure sensor has been recognized.
5. Within 2 minutes after the horn sounds, place activation tool on the right front tire wall at the valve stem. Then press the activation button to train the right front tire pressure sensor. Repeat procedure for right rear and left rear tires.
6. After all four tires have been trained, remove the valve cap from the valve stem on the left front tire; decrease the air pressure until the horn sounds. The single horn chirp confirms that the sensor identification code has been learned by the module for this position. If a double horn is heard, the reset procedure was unsuccessful, and must be repeated.
7. Repeat the air pressure decrease procedure for the remaining three tires.
8. Training is complete after the horn sounds for the last tire trained (driver's side rear tire), the system indicator stops flashing, and the message center (if equipped) displays TRAINING COMPLETE.
9. Turn the ignition off. If two short horn beeps are heard, the reset procedure was unsuccessful and must be repeated.
10. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure as indicated on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label.

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE MONITOR (VMM)

Note. To determine the appropriate reset procedure, refer to VEHICLE MAINTENANCE MONITOR RESET INDEX . Only vehicles listed in this index have a Vehicle Maintenance Monitor reset.

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE MONITOR RESET INDEX

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE MONITOR RESET - PROCEDURE 1

Note. For models with Standard Instrument Cluster.

1. The SERVICE light will come on approximately every 7500 miles, indicating routine service is required. The light will remain on for 3 minutes after vehicle is started.
2. To cancel the message and reset SERVICE light on 1990 models, depress and hold SERVICE RESET button until 3 beeps are sounded. This will verify that reminder light has been reset. SERVICE RESET button is located in VMM unit, in center of overhead console.
3. To cancel the message and reset SERVICE light on 1991-92 models, insert a small diameter shank into hole centered directly above VMM display lights, and press switch once.

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE MONITOR RESET - PROCEDURE 2

Note. For models with Electronic Instrument Cluster.

1. SERVICE INTERVAL will be displayed on system scanner every 7500 miles, indicating that routine service is due. At 7500 miles, the message will remain on for 3 minutes after vehicle is started.
2. To cancel message and reset service interval on 1990 models, press and hold ODO SEL and TRIP RESET buttons until 3 beeps are heard. Buttons are located on speed alarm keyboard.
3. To cancel message and reset service interval on 1991-92 models, press and hold SERV button until 3 tones are heard. SERV button is located on speed alarm keyboard.

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE MONITOR RESET - PROCEDURE 3

1. Turn ignition switch to ON position. Within 16 seconds of turning ignition on, insert small diameter shank into reset switch hole, and firmly push in switch. Reset switch hole is located on left side of VMM panel.
2. Keep switch depressed until left side of display stops flashing. If switch is not kept depressed until left side of display stops flashing, VMM will not be reset.