Stop start FORD ESCAPE 2022 Owner's Manual

2. Shift into neutral and use the brakes tobring your vehicle to a safe stop.
3. Shift into park (P).
4. Apply the parking brake.
AUTOMATIC ENGINE STOP (IF
EQUIPPED)
WHAT IS AUTOMATIC ENGINE
STOP
Automatic engine stop is a feature that
switches the engine off if it has been idling
for an extended period to help you save
fuel.
HOW DOES AUTOMATIC ENGINE
STOP WORK
Automatic engine stop turns the engine
off. The ignition also turns off in order to
save battery power. Before the engine
shuts down, a message appears in the
information display showing a timer
counting down. If you do not intervene
within 30 seconds, the engine shuts down.
Another message appears in the
information display to inform you that the
engine has shut down in order to save fuel.
Start your vehicle as you normally do.
SWITCHING AUTOMATIC ENGINE
STOP ON AND OFF
1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press Vehicle Settings .
3. Switch 30min Max Idle on or off.
Note: You cannot permanently switch off
the automatic shutdown. If you switch it
off, it turns on each time you switch the
ignition on.
OVERRIDING AUTOMATIC ENGINE
STOP
You can stop the engine shutdown, or reset
the timer, at any point before the
30-second countdown has expired by
doing any of the following:
• Pressing the brake pedal or accelerator pedal.
• Pressing the OK or RESET button during the countdown.
Note: You cannot permanently switch off
the automatic engine shutdown feature.
When you switch it off temporarily, it turns
on at the next ignition cycle.
STARTING AND STOPPING
THE ENGINE –
TROUBLESHOOTING
STARTING AND STOPPING THE
ENGINE – WARNING LAMPS
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
If it illuminates when the engine
is running, the on-board
diagnostics system is detecting
a malfunction of the vehicle emission
control system.
If it flashes, engine misfire could be
occurring. Increased exhaust gas
temperatures could damage the catalytic
converter or other vehicle components.
Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration,
and have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
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Starting and Stopping the Engine

Powertrain Warning Lamp
If it illuminates when the engine
is running, this indicates a
powertrain or four-wheel drive
fault. If it flashes when you are driving,
immediately reduce the vehicle speed.
Avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration,
and have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
If both lamps illuminate when the engine
is running, stop your vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so. Continuing to drive your
vehicle could cause reduced power or the
engine to stop. Switch the ignition off and
attempt to restart the engine. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE – INFORMATION MESSAGES
Action
Message
Displays if you exceed the starting time limit. You cannot
attempt to start the engine for 15 minutes. If you cannot start
the engine after 15 minutes passes, have your vehicle imme-
diately checked.
Cranking Time Exceeded
Displays if you are unable to start your vehicle with a correctly
coded key. The system has detected a fault that requires
service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Starting System Fault
Displays if the system does not detect a valid passive key.
No Key Detected
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Starting and Stopping the Engine

STARTING AND STOPPING THE
ENGINE – FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
Why is the engine idle speed high when
I am starting the engine?The speed at which the engine idles
immediately after starting is optimized
to minimize vehicle emissions and
maximize cabin comfort and fuel
economy.
Why does the engine not crank? You can only attempt to start the
engine for a limited amount of time
before the starting system temporarily
disables. If you exceed the starting
time limit, a message may appear and
you cannot attempt to start the engine
for at least 15 minutes.
Why do I experience different driving
characteristics? If you disconnect the battery, your
vehicle may exhibit some unusual
driving characteristics for
approximately 5 mi (8 km) after you
reconnect it. This is because the engine
management system must realign
itself with the engine. You can
disregard any unusual driving
characteristics during this period.
Why can I not start the engine? If you cannot start the engine after 3
attempts, wait 10 seconds and do the
following:
Vehicles Without Push Button Start
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
Note: Make sure that the parking brake is
applied.
Note: Make sure that the transmission is in
park (P).
2. Fully press the accelerator pedal and hold it there. 3. Turn the key to position
III and wait
until the engine stops cranking.
4. Release the accelerator pedal.
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5. Turn the key to position III.
Vehicles With Push Button Start
1. Fully press the brake pedal.
Note: Make sure that the parking brake is
applied.
Note: Make sure that the transmission is in
park (P).
2. Fully press the accelerator pedal and hold it there.
3. Press the push button ignition switch.
Note: The engine cranks for a short period
of time and then it stops.
4. Release the accelerator pedal.
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5. Press the push button ignition switch.
Why does the system not detect a
passive key?
If the system does not detect a passive
key and you are unable to start the
engine, insert the passive key into the
backup position and press the push
button ignition switch to start the
engine. See Programming the
Remote Control (page 62).
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Starting and Stopping the Engine

WHAT IS A HYBRID ELECTRIC
VEHICLE
A hybrid vehicle has an electric motor and
a high voltage battery combined with a
gasoline engine.
HOW DOES A HYBRID
ELECTRIC VEHICLE WORK
The hybrid vehicle combines electric and
gasoline propulsion to provide optimal
performance and improved efficiency.
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
DRIVING CHARACTERISTICS
The gasoline engine starts and stops to
provide power when required and to save
fuel when not needed. When coasting at
low speeds, coming to a stop or standing,
the gas engine normally shuts down and
your vehicle operates in electric-only
mode.
Conditions that may cause the gasoline
engine to start or remain running include:
• Considerable vehicle acceleration.
• Driving uphill.
• The high voltage battery charge levelis low.
• Heating or cooling the vehicle interior in high or low outside temperatures.
• The gasoline engine is below normal operating temperature.
• Towing a trailer.
• Certain selectable drive modes could cause the engine to run. See Selecting
a Drive Mode (page 257). Your hybrid vehicle also comes with
standard hydraulic braking and
regenerative braking. Regenerative braking
is performed by your transmission and
captures brake energy and stores it in the
high voltage battery.
You could also notice that your engine
continues to run instead of shutting off
during extended downhill driving. The
engine stays on during this engine braking
but is not using any fuel.
You could also hear a slight whine or
whistle when operating your vehicle. This
is the normal operation of the electric
motor in the hybrid system.
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
INDICATORS
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When you start your vehicle, a
green READY indicator light
appears in the instrument cluster
letting you know that your vehicle is ready
for driving.
The engine may not start because your
vehicle has a silent key start feature. This
fuel saving feature allows your vehicle to
be ready to drive without requiring the gas
engine to be running.
The indicator remains on when your vehicle
is on, whether the engine is running or not,
to indicate your vehicle is capable of
movement using the electric motor, gas
engine or both.
Typically, the engine does not start unless
the vehicle is cold, a climate control
change is requested or you press the
accelerator pedal.
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Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information (If Equipped)

HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
INFORMATION –
TROUBLESHOOTING
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
INFORMATION – WARNING
LAMPS
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It illuminates if your vehicle has
an electrical component fault or
failure that causes your vehicle
to shutdown or enter a limited operating
mode. A message may appear in the
instrument cluster display.
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
INFORMATION – INFORMATION
MESSAGES
Action
Message
Displays when a
malfunction occurs in the high voltage electric system.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Stop Safely Now
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
INFORMATION – FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
How long is the high voltage battery
system designed to last?
The high voltage battery system is
designed to last the life of your vehicle.
Does the high voltage battery require
maintenance? The high voltage battery does not
require maintenance. What should I do if the vehicle runs out
of fuel and the high voltage battery is
out of charge?
Refuel and start your vehicle normally.
The engine will recharge the high
voltage battery.
Why does the engine sometimes start
at key-on? The vehicle's computer will determine
if an engine start is required at key-on.
It starts the engine when necessary for
cabin heating, windshield defrost, or if
the outside temperature is low.
Can I put E15 or E85 in my vehicle, and
how will it affect my fuel economy? Your hybrid vehicle can use E15 (15%
ethanol, 85% 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).
Why does it take a long time before the
engine shuts down? There are several reasons the engine
stays on for an extended amount of
time when you first start it. One
common reason is to make sure that
the emissions components are warm
enough to minimize tailpipe emission.
As the climate gets cooler, the
engine-on time is extended.
Why does my engine stay on when it is
extremely cold outside? In order to make sure that the climate
control system can begin heating the
cabin or defrosting the windshield as
soon as a driver requests it, the engine
coolant temperature has to be kept
sufficiently hot. Keeping the engine on
is required to maintain the correct
coolant temperature.
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Hybrid Electric Vehicle Information (If Equipped)

PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC
VEHICLE INFORMATION
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.
HOW DOES A PLUG-IN HYBRID
ELECTRIC VEHICLE WORK
Charging your vehicle adds electrical
energy that propels the vehicle. Regularly
plug in your vehicle to get optimal
electric-only range capability from the high
voltage battery. The system maximizes the
use of electric-only operation in normal
drive mode whenever possible. System
conditions could require the engine to
operate when necessary.
When the electric-only range reaches zero,
the powertrain system switches to hybrid
operation. This means that you have
depleted the energy you gained from
plugging in and charging your vehicle. Both
the gasoline engine and electric motor
power your vehicle and maximize fuel
economy during hybrid operation. You
receive some electric-only driving with
hybrid operation as the powertrain system
maintains the high voltage battery charge
within functional limits.
PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC
VEHICLE DRIVING
CHARACTERISTICS
The gasoline engine starts and stops to
provide power when required and to save
fuel when not needed. Restarting your
vehicle is not required. Simply step on the
accelerator when you are ready to drive.
When coasting at low speeds, coming to
a stop or standing, the gas engine normally
shuts down and your vehicle operates in
electric-only mode.
Conditions that may cause the gasoline
engine to start or remain running include:
• Considerable vehicle acceleration.
• Driving uphill.
• The high voltage battery charge levelis low.
• Heating or cooling the vehicle interior in high or low outside temperatures.
• The gasoline engine is below normal operating temperature.
• Towing a trailer.
• Certain drive modes could cause the engine to run. See Drive Mode
Control (page 257).
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 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle has
several EV drive modes to enhance your
driving experience. See Selecting a
Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle Drive
Mode (page 259).
Your hybrid vehicle also comes with
standard hydraulic braking and
regenerative braking. Regenerative braking
is performed by your transmission and
captures brake energy and stores it in the
high voltage battery.
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PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC
VEHICLE INFORMATION –
INFORMATION MESSAGES
Action
Message
Your vehicle needs
confirmation that
you unplugged it
before allowing a
start. You must
make sure your
Vehicle Plugged In
? Yes No
vehicle is
unplugged and you
respond to the
message prompt
before starting your
vehicle.
Your vehicle
detects it is still
plugged in after you
attempt to start it.
Unplug Prior to
Starting Vehicle
Your vehicle
enables the engine
due to the climate
control defrost
setting. This is
normal operation.
Engine Enabled
Due to Defrost Setting
For full defrost
heat, press the EV
button to select
either EV Later or
EV Auto. The
engine may run to
provide more cabin
heat.
Press EV Button for
Full Defrost
Your vehicle
enables the engine
for system
performance. This
is normal operation.
Engine Enabled for
System Perform- ance
Action
Message
You can press OK
to enable the
engine temporarily
for increased
performance when
in EV Now mode.
Press OK to Enable
Engine
Displays when in
neutral gear with
the vehicle on. Shift
out of neutral to
maintain full
vehicle function.
In Neutral Depletes
HV Battery, Shift
Out of Neutral for
Full Vehicle Func- tion
EV functionality is
disabled and the
engine is running to
maintain fuel fresh-
ness.
Fuel Freshness
Engine may run to
maintain fuel fresh- ness
Displays when a
malfunction occurs
in the high voltage
electric system.
Stop your vehicle as
soon as it is safe to
do so. Have your
vehicle checked as
soon as possible.
Stop Safely Now
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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.
In some situations, your vehicle could
restart before you release the brake pedal,
for example:
• To maintain interior comfort.
• To recharge the battery.
AUTO-START-STOP
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Apply the parking
brake, shift into park (P), switch the
ignition off and remove the key before
you leave your vehicle. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury or death.
WARNING: Apply the parking
brake, shift into park (P), switch the
ignition off and remove the key before
you open the hood or have any service
or repair work completed. If you do not
switch the ignition off, the engine could
restart at any time. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.
SWITCHING AUTO-START-
STOP ON AND OFF
The system turns on when you switch the
ignition on.
Press the button to switch the
system off.
Note: OFF illuminates in the switch. Note:
Deactivating the system using the
button lasts only one key cycle.
Press the button again to switch the
system back on.
Note: The system turns off if it detects a
malfunction. If the system malfunctions,
have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Stop your vehicle, keep your foot on the
brake pedal and the transmission in drive
(D).
Note: Power assist steering turns off when
the engine stops.
RESTARTING THE ENGINE
Release the brake pedal or press the
accelerator pedal.
A message appears in the information
display if the system requires you to take
action.
AUTO-START-STOP
INDICATORS
WARNING: The system may
require the engine to automatically
restart when the auto-start-stop
indicator illuminates green or flashes
amber. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury.
The Auto-Start-Stop indicator
illuminates green when the
engine stops. It flashes amber
and a message appears when you need to
take action.
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The Auto-Start-Stop indicator
illuminates gray with a
strikethrough when the system
is not available.
Note: You can display the reason why the
system is not available in the information
display.AUTO-START-STOP –
TROUBLESHOOTING
AUTO-START-STOP –
INFORMATION MESSAGES
A message appears in the information
display if the system requires you to take
action.
Action
Condition
Message
Press the brake pedal to
restart the engine.
The system needs to restart
the engine but requires your
confirmation.
Auto StartStop Press Brake
to Start Engine
Press the brake pedal or the
accelerator pedal to restart
the engine.
The system needs to restart
the engine but requires your
confirmation.
Auto StartStop Press a
Pedal to Start Engine
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AUTO-START-STOP –
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why does the engine not always
stop when I expect it to?
The system is designed to work in a way
that complements other vehicle systems,
allowing them to operate at optimum
performance.
The system does not stop the engine if:
• The driver door is open.
• Your vehicle is at high altitude.
• The heated windshield is on.
• The engine is warming up.
• The outside temperature is too low ortoo high.
• The battery charge is low.
• The battery temperature is outside the optimal operating range.
• The engine is required to run to maintain interior climate and reduce
fogging.
Why does the engine sometimes
restart when I do not expect it to?
The system is designed to work in a way
that complements other vehicle systems,
allowing them to operate at optimum
performance.
The system restarts the engine if:
• You switch the heated windshield on.
• You switch maximum defrost on.
• Your vehicle starts to roll downhill inneutral.
• The engine is required to run to maintain adequate brake system
assistance.
• The engine is required to run to maintain interior climate and reduce
fogging.
Can I permanently switch the
system off?
No. The system plays an important role in
reducing the fuel consumption and the CO
2emissions.
Will the frequent engine starts
cause parts to wear out?
Your vehicle has an enhanced battery and
starter motor that are designed for the
increased number of engine starts.
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