Riddley Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 I took it for granted that everyone with MFT saw the Hybrid Drive display option in the center console, but haven't seen much discussion about it. I looked for information in the manual (hard copy and online) and haven't seen much in there about it either. Since I took delivery in March, I assume I have a 3.5.1 version of the system. Some pictures: My Ford Touch Start Screen: Hybrid Drive Info Screen - Opening Screen: Hybrid Drive Info Screen - Car at Idle Just started: Hybrid Drive Info Screen - Put the car into drive: Apologies in that I haven't figured out how to properly upload pictures that are acceptable. I'll work on that. One of the features in this display is it shows you in a graphical way when the ICE is providing power, when the electric batteries are supplying power, when the brakes are recharging, etc. I also like that it explains what elements in the system are drawing power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VirginiaRick Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Except for the start screen, I haven't seen any of those other screens on my SEL. Do they just come up by themselves, or do you press any buttons to get them to display? VR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riddley Posted April 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 I think you'll be rewarded when you get a system upgrade. Notice in the first photo - the home screen, that there is an icon to the right of the Home icon. The icon is the Ford Hybrid Symbol. Press that and you get to the rest of the screens. I was curious about this because there has been a lot of attention paid in the forums to the screens to the left of the steering wheel, but almost nothing about this display in the center console. If few people can actually see this screen, then that would explain it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VirginiaRick Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 You're right. I've just got the: 'i' / Home / 'gears' option on the home screen. VR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Maxgo Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Wow that's interesting. I'm supposed to have the latest update but I don't have that. That will be a great addition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riddley Posted April 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 In case anyone is confused - I have this feature in an SEL. Now my apology: I was reluctant to mention this, because I realize that there is already some hard feelings about availability of the latest system update. So, in a way, this is just salt in the wound. Mea copula. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RachelnLa Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Yup, I see it if I go to it. I think i looked at it once and then moved on. I have an SEL with a build date in Feb tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VirginiaRick Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 I bought mine back in November. Haven't check the build date, but it's probably one of the first ones off the line. VR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhackwyatt Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 That is definitely a part of the MFT update 3.5.1. I don't know when the factory started installing the newer version. I, like many people, do not have this screen (and the supposed stability updates and voice quality improvements for people who you call) and am waiting for them to release it for download on the website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWBarrett Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 Yep, that's a 3.5.1 feature. The rest of us with 3.1.3 don't have it yet. :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaners Posted April 7, 2013 Report Share Posted April 7, 2013 I don't have it yet... hopefully soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnOhio Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 My SEL came with it. I turned it on and watched it while I drove. It shows what the system is doing as you go. Shows when your charging batteries , ICE is on .your in EV. Tells you that the ICE is on and for what reason. (It is on because of excelleration or charging.ect... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Maxgo Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 (edited) I bought mine at the end of February and I think it was built in January. It's an SEL too. It came with 3.1.3. I must have just missed the update but I understand that it takes time to prepare and distribute the update. Edited April 8, 2013 by bsmax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wab Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 In case anyone is confused - I have this feature in an SEL. Now my apology: I was reluctant to mention this, because I realize that there is already some hard feelings about availability of the latest system update. So, in a way, this is just salt in the wound. Mea copula. Now you've done it! :angry2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-Maxgo Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Oh wab lol at your little guy in prison. That's really funny! wab 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurel Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Rub it in Riddley LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-MAXER Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 (edited) I test drove an SE for 48 hrs and then bought an SEL with build date: 3/13 and both had this display. Funny, I just assumed everyone else had it. It's a great learning tool used by other hybrid manufacturers. I wonder what else I might have that you "old timers" don't. Hmmm. Edited April 8, 2013 by C-MAXER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wab Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 I test drove an SE for 48 hrs and then bought an SEL with build date: 3/13 and both had this display. Funny, I just assumed everyone else had it. It's a great learning tool used by other hybrid manufacturers. I wonder what else I might have that you "old timers" don't. Hmmm. Enjoy your moment in the :worship: spotlight...sigh... someday someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingrider01 Posted April 8, 2013 Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 I bought mine back in November. Haven't check the build date, but it's probably one of the first ones off the line. VR Bought in October of 2012 - Vehicle number 717 built in July of 2012, no early adopters of the C-Max have version 3.5.1 of the Sync software yet, nor is their any ETA on when we will get it - they promised by the end of the first quarter which I guess was missed, but then again they never said the 1st Quarter of what year. I really want a GPS that when I try to use it it actually gets me to where I need to go and does not tell me to turn left in the middle of a bridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacGyver Posted April 21, 2013 Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 I really want a GPS that when I try to use it it actually gets me to where I need to go and does not tell me to turn left in the middle of a bridge Congratulations, you've also had the iphone maps experience! So I guess you can cross that off your bucket list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingrider01 Posted April 22, 2013 Report Share Posted April 22, 2013 Congratulations, you've also had the iphone maps experience! So I guess you can cross that off your bucket list At this point the Apple GPS is more accurate then the one in my C-Max, it has not told me to make a left in the middle of a bridge for a long time, and it gets me there. The only thing less reliable is my wife with a paper map as navigator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Twin Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 I have had this screen since I got the Max and really enjoy the info it shows. It's funny, I was not able to access these screens on my Rental Max's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salsaguy Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 cool. i know the competition has these. im sure they help with improving gas mileage. early adopters who dont have this screen are prob the ones who are posting all those low fuelly numbers;)cant wait to try it out once we get ours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtb9153 Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Bought my SEL in September and I definitely do not get any of those screens. I want it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meh_whatever Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 I bought a C-Max Energi last week that doesn't have 3.5.1 yet. I've seen it, as I test drove one that DID have it. My Energi was built in January, before 3.5.1. According to the Ford rep who escalated my call about this AND some other info I've heard, there should be a C-Max update for Production 1 vehicles sometime this month. I'm unclear of the point of this thread. Was there a question about what this update does? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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