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    • There is a coolant temp gauge under the MyView screen. It only tracks the ICE/cabin heat coolant, not the hybrid/inverter side. It also is not a 'dumb' gauge like most vehicles and will gradually move based on temperature which is nice!   Beyond that, I'm not aware of any other relevant gauges. Mostly all the EV vs ICE usage, auxillary/HVAC power consumption, etc.. There are one or two pages under MyView that will track the ICE tachometer as well.   Oil pressure specifically is definitely not covered stock and not 100% sure if there's a PID for that for aftermarket units but I can double check later this evening. I know on some past vehicles I've owned they have not tracked oil pressure so I don't consider that one a guarantee.
    • Hey everyone,  I'm hoping that we have an option to change the digital readout on the dash to show more classic type of readings, such as oil pressure, radiator temp, etc. If we don't have this option, do we have any aftermarket choices?  
    • As far as the 2016 situation, here's the gist:   2016 model year C-Maxes with the appropriate trims/options (ie: Has the 8" touch screen, not the 4" non-touch unit) would have been supplied with Sync 3 vs Sync 2. But the USB hubs in the center console were not compatible with CarPlay. I believe something to do with a special identification chip that Apple requires. Don't quote me on that though. Android Auto users don't have the same issue. But 2017+ model years they updated the hub so it is compatible.   There was also a software update to Sync that was needed too. Many may already be past this. Always recommend to go through Ford for these updates first and it'll get the software side sorted out: https://www.ford.com/support/sync-maps-updates/ . Some suggest using Cyanlabs to get to newer 3.4 versions that Ford doesn't officially support on our vehicles but it requires some technical experience and has the potential to brick your APIM.    If you happen to still have an older hub and update Sync 3 to the latest available version to you, you should then receive a warning on startup about USB hubs not being supported.   The hub replacement is inexpensive and quick to do. The hub in the center console just snaps in. Pop it out, there's two connectors on the back. Unplug the old, plug in the new, pop it back in. No further work or programming needed.
    • On Sync 2 that's just Siri but not CarPlay. CarPlay is specifically the full screen takeover of the infotainment system which is only accessible via Sync 3.   Yes, the upgrade does require a bit of hardware swapping but all the kits being sold include everything and are usually plug and play. Doesn't require much technical knowledge. Just make sure not to buy from Chinese based sellers (They often bodge together APIMs which may brick easily if you try to update/reset/reconfigure them) and ensure they ask for your VIN for programming as that is needed. DO NOT agree to have someone remote in to your own PC to do the programming. Huge security risk and not needed at all. All reputable sellers will do the programming based on your VIN before shipping out. We had a user in the /r/cmaxhybrid subreddit mention these shenanigans going on.   Here's a tutorial video I always refer folks to. It's for the Escape but all the components and locations being worked with are identical to the C-Max:   
    • Sync 2 also somewhat supports CarPlay, but only through the voice button on the steering wheel (audio only talking to Siri) ..  I was able to download the last version of Sync 2 and upgrade via USB stick.  To upgrade from Sync 2 to Sync 3 is somewhat more involved with some hardware swaps, some antenna placement, USB hub swap, etc. ?
    • I did the upgrade. It was pretty easy to do. I'm editing together a video on how to do the install, as well as a video on the parts you'll need. Hopefully it'll be online soonish.
    • My son upgraded his 2016 c-max energi to the latest sync version a couple years ago but I don't think he had to upgrade the usb hubs. If you are going from sync 2 to sync 3 I think the usb ports are upgraded on some models. He got the sync updates from a non-ford site.
    • This is what Ford used to call the 'oil maintenance mode' on earlier model years and changed it up to this confusing wording later. This mode only exists on Energi models and will run if you have too many drive cycles where the ICE starts but runs in short bursts or otherwise doesn't come up to full temp. Many will see this during the colder months of the year with cabin heat being used especially if you stay on EV Auto mode. It's normal and it is designed to run the ICE full time until it gets hot enough for long enough to boil off accumulated moisture in the oil. It'll continue to run even between vehicle restarts until it is satisfied.   A quick way to end it is to get on the highway and drive it for a bit so it is under a consistent engine load and maintains the coolant/oil temp it needs. Just keep in mind that once it finishes, it'll drop back to 'Auto' operation and with plug-in charge available that means it'll be running on EV power primarily and you'll want to switch back to EV Later while still on the highway to help protect the battery.
    • Seeking Testimonials of people that have Successfully Upgraded Sync versions and USB Hubs on 2016 and older Cmaxes.   I'll be having a new driver soon and I was looking to get her a C-max Hybrid. Right now we have our eyes set on a 2016 or newer (bc of Transmission fears).... but now I'm learning about Carplay support introduction in 2017.   Rather than opening up the discussion on the transmission fears being overblown... I'd like to focus discussion on the Carplay aspect.   Curious to know how many of you had success updating your Sync 3 revisions and install newer USB Hubs to support Carplay???   Thanks in advance.
    • Must be an energi message, never saw that one on my hybrid.  I bought our car in april of 2013 and it got great mileage all summer then when winter hit I noticed it would run forever before it would go into electric mode. Then I discovered turning the heater off or turn it down and use the seat heaters when the car was cold.  After a couple of miles the car would be warmed up and could get some heat out with the ice running continuously. Even doing that I still took a hit on mpg's in the winter.  
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