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:
Transmission Fluid Pump
The
transmission fluid pump is an internal pump bolted to the transmission
case. The transmission fluid pump is turned by the input shaft and
circulates transmission fluid through the transmission for lubrication
and through an oil-to-air cooler mounted in the front of the radiator
for transmission cooling...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Hose Clamp Remover/Installer
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the condenser outlet line.
Refer to: Condenser Outlet Line - 2.5L Duratec – Hybrid (121kW/164PS)
(BG) (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, Removal and
Installation)...