can i use a cmax to jump start another vehicle

Asked by carquestion27 Mar 12, 2018 at 11:05 PM about the 2017 Ford C-Max Energi

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

using a ford cmax to jump start another vehicle.  Where is the negative terminal
on a ford cmax

3 Answers

180

I have a C Max, they told me not to jump other cars, (if it is a Hybrid ) many newer cars that have a lot of electronics recommend not to jump, or get jumped one wrong spark and it is off to the Shop, contact your Ford dealer most will answer your questions, C Max does have a contact under the hood so you can connect to jumpers, just be very carful! it has a plastic cap on it you can find it in your owners man

180

also if you are useing the contact under the hood there is no neg, there is a metal sticking up, and you clamp the neg to that Pos to the contact the bat is not under the hood like most cars the bat that starts your car is under the rear floor, you have 2 bat, one for your hybrid in the bumper, then a normal Bat you get to it by taking out that little storage tray warning never take out the Bat unless you keep a tender or something to keep it alive make sure you have the code incase you lost connection, and know what you are doing and if you are going to go look for the bat check the water in the Bat low water is the bigest reason for failure, no one checks it

3 people found this helpful.

I use a little rechargeable USB device rather than my CMax to do jumps. Works fine but you do need to remember to recharge after each use.

Your Answer:

C-Max Energi

Looking for a Used C-Max Energi in your area?

CarGurus has 211 nationwide C-Max Energi listings starting at $3,995.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2017 Ford C-Max Energi

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Bob Beaman
    Reputation
    80
  • #2
    jgreene3tx
    Reputation
    70
  • #3
    Yincher
    Reputation
    50
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford C-Max Hybrid
35 Great Deals out of 395 listings starting at $1,450
Used Ford Fusion Energi
23 Great Deals out of 322 listings starting at $1,999
Used Ford Fusion Hybrid
133 Great Deals out of 1,348 listings starting at $3,000
Used Ford Escape
2,254 Great Deals out of 43,069 listings starting at $995
Used Chevrolet Volt
78 Great Deals out of 776 listings starting at $3,900
Used GMC Sierra 1500
2,671 Great Deals out of 67,488 listings starting at $2,987
Used Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
23 Great Deals out of 292 listings starting at $4,995
Used Honda Civic
1,367 Great Deals out of 20,777 listings starting at $875
Used Toyota Sienna
644 Great Deals out of 11,776 listings starting at $1,500

Used Cars for Sale

2017 Ford C-Max Energi For Sale
4 Great Deals out of 45 listings starting at $4,995
2016 Ford C-Max Energi For Sale
39 listings starting at $6,499
2015 Ford C-Max Energi For Sale
3 Great Deals out of 43 listings starting at $4,000
2014 Ford C-Max Energi For Sale
35 listings starting at $4,975
2013 Ford C-Max Energi For Sale
4 Great Deals out of 49 listings starting at $3,995

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.