Ford Escape: Instrument Cluster Display / Vehicle Charging Status - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
The vehicle charge status displays when
you switch off your vehicle and when you
switch on your vehicle when plugged in.
Charging status includes the charge start
or charge end time as appropriate. You can
modify your charge settings though the
touchscreen. See SYNC™ 3.
The trip summary displays upon shutting
off your vehicle. The values are cumulative
since you last started your vehicle.
The information shown is the same as the
This Trip screen...
Other information:
Switching Driver Alert On and Off
Press Settings on the touchscreen.
Press Driver Assistance.
Switch Driver Alert on or off.
Note: The system remains on or off
depending on how it was last set.
Resetting Driver Alert
You can reset the system by either:
Switching the ignition off and on.
Stopping the vehicle and then opening
and closing the driver door.
Driver Alert Indicators
System Wa..
System Operation
Principles of Operation
Power Transfer Unit (PTU) Operation
The PTU has four (4) modes of operation: Connected, Connecting,
Disconnected, and Disconnecting. Each mode is commanded by the AWD
module. The power transfer unit contains a reversible DC
motor and two hall effect position sensors. The motor moves the shift
fork which connects or disconnects the dog clut..