FORD 2013 Fusion Hybrid v.1 - Manual (Page 152)

HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
Hybrid Operation
This hybrid vehicle combines electric and
gasoline propulsion to provide
breakthrough performance and improved
efficiency. It requires no special fuels and
never has to be plugged in. However, the
Fusion Energi will allow you to operate in
electric mode only if the high voltage
battery is charged via the plug.
Familiarizing yourself with these unique
characteristics will provide an optimal
driving experience from your new vehicle.
Fusion Energi vehicles must be plugged in
regularly for optimal use of its battery's
extended range. Plug-in power comes from
an external power source known as charge
stations. The electrical energy added by
charging your vehicle allows for extended
electric only driving. See the High-Voltage
Battery chapter for information on charging
equipment, electrical requirements and
charging instructions.
Note: You may notice higher engine speeds
upon start-up. This temporary condition is
normal and necessary to heat up the cabin
and minimize emissions.
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Starting: Switch the ignition on
while your transmission selector
lever is in position P. The green
ready indicator light will appear in the
lower right portion of the instrument
cluster and a ready to drive message will
appear in the middle of the left cluster
screen, letting you know that the vehicle
is ready for driving.
The engine may not start because this
vehicle is equipped with silent key start.
This fuel saving feature allows your vehicle
to be ready–to–drive without requiring the
gas engine to be running. This indicator will
remain on while the vehicle is on, whether
the engine is running or not to indicate the
vehicle is capable of movement (using its
electric motor, engine, or both). Typically,
the engine will not start unless the vehicle
is cold, a climate control change is
requested, or the accelerator is pressed.
Driving: The gas engine automatically
starts and stops to provide power when
it's needed and to save fuel when it's not.
While coasting at low speeds, coming to
a stop, or standing, the gas engine normally
shuts down and the vehicle operates in
electric-only mode. Conditions that may
cause the engine to start up or remain
running include:
• considerable vehicle acceleration
• vehicle speed above 60 mph (96
km/h) For Fusion Energi vehicles, you
can drive up to 85 mph [137 km/h] in
EV mode.
• ascending a hill
• charge level of high voltage battery is
low
• very high or low outside temperature
(to provide system cooling or heating)
For Fusion Energi vehicles, climate
control demands by passengers do not
directly cause the engine to run. This
only occurs when the high voltage
battery charge is low.
• engine not warm enough to provide
passenger requested cabin
temperature.
Stopping: The gas engine may shut off
to conserve fuel as you come to a stop.
Restarting the vehicle is not required.
Simply step on the accelerator when you
are ready to drive.
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Unique Driving Characteristics