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:
The RDU is available with 2.58 drive ratio.
Rear Drive Axle and Differential
The rear drive axle and differential unit (RDU ) is a cast aluminum
differential assembly located in the rear of the vehicle consisting of
the following components:
Crown wheel and pinion
An electrically activated and mechanically engaged
clutch pack acting on the rear drive axles, that applies or removes..
Overview
The
electric booster heater, if equipped, is used to heat the passenger
compartment during low ambient temperatures when the heater core cannot
provide sufficient heat due to low engine coolant temperatures. Once the
engine coolant reaches a sufficient temperature to heat the passenger
compartment, the climate control system stops using the electric booster
heater.
The
cabin heat..