Leave plugged in while away for more than a week?

Asked by GuruTN5H5 Jul 05, 2018 at 03:41 PM about the 2017 Ford C-Max Hybrid SE FWD

Question type: General

I'm going away for 3 months or more. What is the best way to maintain my car
while I am away. I have someone who could drive it around the block.
should I keep it plugged in all the time?

2 Answers
8,795

CITYLIFE404 answered 5 years ago

Once it’s fully charged leaving it unplugged is better, if you can have someone turn it on every 2 weeks and leave it on for 15-20 mins it will keep the 12 volt battery from going dead. You can also hook up a battery maintainer to it

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

F_O_R answered 5 years ago

Read the owners manual!!! Read the charger instructions too.

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Leave plugged in while away for more than a week? 2 Answers

    I'm going away for 3 months or more. What is the best way to maintain my car while I am away. I have someone who could drive it around the block. should I keep it plugged in all the time?

    2017 Ford C-Max Hybrid SE FWD

    -

    General

  • Actual Owner Mileage for Ford C-Max and Prius V 8 Answers

    If you own a Ford C-Max Hybrid, or Prius V (wagon) what kind of mileage combined are you getting?

    2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SE FWD

    -

    General

  • How do I rate the dealership on my car buying experience? 2 Answers

    How do I negatively rate Huntington Beach ford for the lack of service they provided?

    2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL FWD

    -

    General

  • fob 2 Answers

    is there a way to search for a lost fob

    2014 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL FWD

    -

    General

  • tires in snow 2 Answers

    Is there some type of snow traction devices I can put on the tires of my Ford C- Max?

    Ford C-Max Hybrid

    -

    General

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2017 Ford C-Max Hybrid

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Ford C-Max Hybrid Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Dan Rudge
    Reputation
    2,090
  • #2
    Guru9JNTM
    Reputation
    380
  • #3
    Crystal Bell
    Reputation
    210
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford C-Max Energi
12 Great Deals out of 178 listings starting at $4,995
Used Toyota Prius
486 Great Deals out of 6,616 listings starting at $1,000
Used Ford Fusion Hybrid
144 Great Deals out of 1,787 listings starting at $1,900
Used Toyota Camry Hybrid
174 Great Deals out of 2,702 listings starting at $1,100
Used Honda Accord
1,539 Great Deals out of 29,750 listings starting at $600
Used Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
351 Great Deals out of 14,196 listings starting at $11,997
Used Mazda MAZDA3
480 Great Deals out of 12,403 listings starting at $1,500
Used Ford Focus
386 Great Deals out of 5,295 listings starting at $850
Used Ford EcoSport
345 Great Deals out of 3,941 listings starting at $6,995
Used Ford Fusion
703 Great Deals out of 9,141 listings starting at $800
Used Ford Fusion Energi
46 Great Deals out of 475 listings starting at $4,350
Used Toyota Camry
2,067 Great Deals out of 37,359 listings starting at $575

Used Cars For Sale

2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid SE FWD For Sale
8 Great Deals out of 28 listings starting at $6,499
2017 Ford C-Max Hybrid SE FWD For Sale
3 Great Deals out of 45 listings starting at $7,977
2016 Ford C-Max Hybrid SE FWD For Sale
5 Great Deals out of 37 listings starting at $6,900
2015 Ford C-Max Hybrid SE FWD For Sale
4 Great Deals out of 69 listings starting at $5,495
2014 Ford C-Max Hybrid SE FWD For Sale
4 Great Deals out of 79 listings starting at $6,480

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.