Ford Escape: Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information / Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information – Troubleshooting
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information – Warning Lamps
It illuminates if your vehicle's
electrical system requires service
to identify the cause for your
vehicle to shutdown or enter a limited
operating mode. A message may appear
in the instrument cluster display. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information – Information Messages


What Is a Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle
A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle combines
a gasoline engine with an electric motor
and rechargeable high voltage battery
allowing you to use only electricity to
power your vehicle...
What Is Auto-Start-Stop
The system helps reduce fuel consumption
by stopping and restarting the engine when
your vehicle has stopped. The engine
restarts when you release the brake pedal...
Other information:
Removal
Remove the climate control housing.
Refer to: Climate Control Housing (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, Removal and Installation).
Remove the screws and the air inlet door actuator.
Disconnect the electrical connector...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Powertrain Jack
Removal
WARNING:
Do not smoke, carry lighted tobacco or have an open flame of
any type when working on or near any fuel-related component. Highly
flammable mixtures may be present and may be ignited...