FORD 2013 Fusion Hybrid v.1 - Manual (Page 154)

Driving to optimize fuel economy
Note: Having your engine running is not
always an indication of inefficiency. In some
cases, it is actually more efficient than
driving in electric mode.
Your fuel economy should improve
throughout your hybrid's break-in period.
As with any vehicle, fuel economy can be
significantly impacted by your driving
habits and accessory usage. For best
results, keep in mind these tips:
• Keep the tires properly inflated and
only use the recommended size.
• Aggressive driving increases the
amount of energy required to move
your vehicle. In general, better fuel
economy is achieved with mild to
moderate acceleration and
deceleration. Moderate braking is
particularly important since it allows
you to maximize the energy captured
by the regenerative braking system.
Additional Tips:
•
Do not carry extra loads.
• Be mindful of adding external
accessories that may increase
aerodynamic drag.
• Observe posted speed limits.
• Perform all scheduled maintenance.
• There is no need to wait for your engine
to warm up. The vehicle is ready to
drive immediately after starting.
EV+ Mode
Your vehicle recognizes your frequent
destinations and allows for more EV driving
as you approach them. For example, when
nearing your home it should be easier to
stay in electric mode. The EV indicator
displays EV+ when this mode is active.
Frequent destinations are learned by your
vehicle. These locations can be cleared
through the information display. The EV+
feature can also be turned off. See
Information Displays (page 84).
The EV mode usage changes are based on
the following criteria:
•
1/4 mile (400 meters) from a familiar
destination, your vehicle will begin to
use more EV driving.
• 1/8 mile (200 meters) from a familiar
destination, your vehicle will use as
much EV driving as permitted by EV+.
• Infrequent destinations have no
increase in EV driving.
Note: Learning frequent destination takes
approximately two to four weeks of use.
Note: Familiar destination locations are
reset through the information display when
the trip information is reset.
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Unique Driving Characteristics