Ford Escape: Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information / Hybrid Electric Vehicle Indicators
When you start your vehicle, a
green READY indicator light
appears in the instrument cluster
letting you know that your vehicle is ready
for driving.
The engine may not start because your
vehicle has a silent key start feature. This
fuel saving feature allows your vehicle to
be ready to drive without requiring the gas
engine to be running.
The indicator remains on when your vehicle
is on, whether the engine is running or not,
to indicate your vehicle is capable of
movement using the electric motor, gas
engine or both.
Typically, the engine does not start unless
the vehicle is cold, a climate control
change is requested or you press the
accelerator pedal.
What is a Hybrid Electric Vehicle
A hybrid vehicle has an electric motor and
a high voltage battery combined with a
gasoline engine.
How Does a Hybrid Electric Vehicle Work
The hybrid vehicle combines electric and
gasoline propulsion to provide optimal
performance and improved efficiency...
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information – Warning Lamps
It illuminates if your vehicle
has
an electrical component fault or
failure that causes your vehicle
to shutdown or enter a limited operating
mode...
Other information:
Press the button to cycle
through the four gap settings.
The selected gap appears in the
instrument cluster display as shown by the
bars in the image.
Note: The gap setting is time dependent
and therefore, the distance adjusts with your
vehicle speed...
Automatic Transmission Precautions
WARNING: When your vehicle is
stationary, keep the brake pedal fully
pressed when shifting gears. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury, death or property
damage.
WARNING: Do not apply the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal
simultaneously...