FORD 2009 Escape Hybrid v.2 - Manual (Page 11)

Question Answer
Why does my engine rev up so
high sometimes when I
accelerate? Your vehicle’s engine and transmission
are designed to deliver the power you
need at the most efficient engine
speed. This may be higher than
expected during heavy accelerations,
and may fluctuate during steady state
driving. These are characteristics of
the Atkinson engine cycle and the
eCVT transaxle technology that help
maximize your hybrid’s fuel economy.
What does it mean when my
power assist gauge moves to
the right? To the left? Electricity is coming out of the
battery when the gauge moves to the
right. Electricity is going into the
battery when the gauge moves to the
left.
What is the fan noise and slight
tapping sound I hear from the
rear of my hybrid? The fan noise comes from two fans
located inside the high voltage
battery. These fans turn on when the
battery requires cooling air. The fan
speed, and associated noise level, will
change according to the amount of
cooling required to maintain good
performance.
How far can I go in Electric
Drive if I run out of gas? Running out of gas is not
recommended. However, you may be
able to go about one mile, driving at
30 mph (48 km/h), if the battery has
a normal state of charge.
What is the engine oil change
service interval? The engine oil should be changed
every 10,000 miles (16,000 km) under
normal operating conditions. See the
Scheduled maintenance guide
chapter.
Can I put E10 or E85 in my
vehicle, and how will it affect
my fuel economy? Your hybrid vehicle can use E10 (10%
ethanol, 90% gasoline) fuel, but you
may notice slightly reduced fuel
economy because ethanol contains
less energy per gallon than gasoline.
Your hybrid vehicle is not designed to
use E85 (85% ethanol).
2009 Escape Hybrid (ehv)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA (fus)
Introduction
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