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Stopping:The vehicle is equipped with a regenerative braking system.
Slowing the vehicle adds charge to the high voltage battery which
improves vehicle range.
Transmission Operation:This electric vehicle is equipped with a single
speed transmission. Torque is delivered to the wheels seamlessly without
shifting associated with a normal automatic transmission.
Neutral:N (Neutral gear)
Low:L (Low gear) is designed to mimic the enhanced engine braking
available in conventional vehicles. L (Low gear) will produce a higher
level of regenerative braking when your foot is off the accelerator pedal.
This is normal and will not damage your vehicle.
Reverse:R (Reverse gear)
Unique electric operating characteristics
Your electric vehicle, with its new technology, behaves differently
compared to a conventional vehicle or hybrid. Here is a description of
the major differences:
Battery:The best battery performance and life comes when the high
voltage battery is at a moderate temperature. The high voltage battery is
heated and cooled by a liquid cooling loop. The high voltage battery
consists of two packs one located under the rear seat and the second
located behind the rear seat in the trunk of the vehicle.
Plugging In:The electric vehicle must be plugged in to recharge the
high voltage battery. The vehicle is equipped with a high voltage charge
port on the front left hand fender for charging. The vehicle comes
standard with a 120V convenience cord set which is located in the trunk.
This can be plugged into any standard electric outlet and will fully
charge the high voltage battery in about 18-20 hours. Ford has partnered
with Best Buy to offer a 240V Leviton charger that is capable of fully
charging the battery in 3 to 4 hours. The charge port door is designed
for convenient “push-push” opening and closing. Press on the door in the
location of the indentation to open the door. To close the door, press in
the same location until the door has rotated back into position and
clicked into place. To charge the vehicle, open the charge port door and
plug the charging coupler into the charge port receptacle. You will know
the connection has been made when the charge port light ring
illuminates the quadrants individually. The light ring will then display
battery state of charge in 25% increments.
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Motor coolant overheat warning (RTT)
Illuminates when the motor cooling system is overheating. Stop
the vehicle in a safe place and contact your authorized dealer.
Overdrive cancel and grade assist (if equipped)
Illuminates when the overdrive function of the transmission has
been turned off and the grade assist function has been turned
on.
Park lamps
Illuminates when the park lamps are on.
Powertrain malfunction/reduced power (RTT)
Illuminates when a powertrain or high-voltage charge system
fault has been detected. If the indicator stays on or continues
to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Ready to drive
Illuminates once the vehicle has been switched on and is ready
to drive. A corresponding message may display stating ready to
drive or a message regarding budget if a charge point has not
been entered.
Safety belt
Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A Belt-Minderchime
will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt.
Speed control (if equipped) (RTT)
Illuminates when the speed control is activated. Turns off when
the speed control system is deactivated.
Stop safely (RTT)
Indicates electrical component fault/failure that will cause the
vehicle to shutdown or enter into a limited operating mode. A
message may also display.
Turn signal
Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard
warning flasher is turned on. If the indicators stay on or flash
faster, check for a burned out bulb.
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F.A/C:Touch to turn the air conditioning on or off.
•Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and
efficiency.
•Engages automatically in MAX A/C, defrost and floor/defrost.
G.AUTO:Touch to engage automatic operation, then set the
temperature using the temperature control. The system automatically
controls:
•Fan speed
•Airflow distribution
•A/Conoroff
•Outside or recirculated air
H.Rear defroster:Touch to turn the rear window defroster and heated
mirrors (if equipped).
I.Defrost:Touch to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice. Touch
again to return to the previous airflow selection. When on, defrost:
•Provides outside air to reduce window fogging.
•Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and demister
vents.
J.Manual controls:Select any of the following airflow distribution
modes:
•Floor/Defrost: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents,
demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents, and provides
outside air to reduce window fogging.
•Panel: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
•Panel/Floor: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents,
demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents.
•Floor: Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents and rear
seat floor vents.
K.Driver settings:Depending on your vehicle and option package, you
may have the following features:
•Touch + or – to adjust the temperature.
•Touch the heated seat icon to control the heated seat (if equipped).
See theSeatschapter.
•Touch the cooled seat icon to control the cooled seat (if equipped).
See theSeatschapter.
•Touch and hold MyTemp to select a temperature you would like the
vehicle to remember and maintain for you.
•Touch the heated steering wheel icon (if equipped) to warm the
steering wheel.
Note:If your vehicle is equipped with a wood-trimmed steering wheel, it
does not heat between the 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock positions.
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H.Instrument panel:Press to distribute air through the instrument
panel air vents.
I.Footwell:Press to distribute air through the footwell air vents.
J.Air conditioning:Press to switch the air conditioning on or off. Air
conditioning cools your vehicle using outside air. To improve air
conditioning when starting your vehicle, drive with the windows slightly
open for two to three minutes.
Temperature Control
You can set the temperature between 60°F (15.5°C) and 85°F (29.5°C)
in 1°F (0.5°C) increments. In position LO, 59°F (15°C), the system
switches to permanent cooling. In position HI, 86°F (30°C), the system
switches to permanent heating.
Note:If you select either position LO or HI, the system does not
regulate a stable temperature.
Mono Mode
In this mode, the temperature settings for both the driver’s side and
passenger’s side are linked. If you adjust the setting using the rotary
control on the driver’s side, the system adjusts the temperature on the
passenger side.
Switching Mono Mode Off
Select a temperature for the passenger’s side using the rotary control on
the passenger’s side. Mono mode automatically switches off. The
temperature on the driver’s side remains unchanged. You can now adjust
the driver’s side and passenger’s side temperatures independently of
each another. The temperature settings for each are shown in the
display.
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Switching Mono Mode Back On
Press and hold the AUTO button. The passenger’s side temperature is
adjusted to the driver’s side temperature setting.
Operating Tips
•To reduce fog build-up on the windshield during humid
weather, select defrost.
•To reduce humidity build-up inside the vehicle, avoid driving with the
system switched off unless a window can be opened to help circulate
fresh air.
•Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the
airflow to the back seats.
•Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of
the windshield.
•To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows open for
approximately 2–3 minutes after starting the vehicle or until the
vehicle has “aired out.”
•The A/C system is used to cool both the interior of the vehicle and the
high voltage battery. In hot outside temperatures, interior cooling may
be temporarily reduced if the high voltage battery requires cooling.
Keep the vehicle plugged in (when possible) to allow automatic
battery cooling in high temperature conditions.
•Interior heating is done by an electrical heater. Set the fan at a lower
speed to get a warmer outlet temperature on cold days.
•A small amount of air may be felt from the floor vent regardless of the
air distribution setting that is selected.
Maximum Cooling Performance
1. Press MAX A/C. The system defaults to single zone operation and the
coldest temperature setting. LO appears in the display.
2. A/C,
andwill be selected.
3. Fan speed will be increased to the highest speed, but can be adjusted
as desired.
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JUMP STARTING THE VEHICLE (12 VOLT BATTERY ONLY)
WARNING:Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin,
eyes and clothing, if contacted.
Note:This procedure is only for the low voltage, 12 volt underhood
battery only. Do not attempt to jump start your high-voltage battery.
Do not attempt to push-start your automatic transmission vehicle.
Automatic transmissions do not have push-start capability. Attempting to
push-start a vehicle with an automatic transmission may cause
transmission damage.
Preparing Your Vehicle
Note:Your vehicle has a 12 volt battery that is easily accessible under
the hood. The 12 volt battery controls the switches and contacts that
engage the high voltage battery.The high-voltage battery cannot be
jumped with a standard 12 volt battery.If your high voltage battery
does not accept a regular charge, your vehicle must be towed to your
authorized dealership.
1.Use only a 12 volt supply to start your vehicle.
2. Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could
damage the vehicle’s electrical system.
3. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle
making sure the two vehiclesdo nottouch. Set the parking brake on
both vehicles. Stay clear of the motor cooling fan and other moving parts
on both vehicles.
4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before
you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level.
5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect from any electrical
surges. Turn all other accessories off.
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underneath the vehicle. The high-voltage battery system uses an
advanced, active liquid heating and cooling system to regulate
high-voltage battery temperature and help maximize high-voltage battery
life.
Note:The lithium-ion, high-voltage battery will experience gradual
capacity loss with time and use, which is considered normal wear and
tear.
CHARGING THE HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY
WARNING:Do not use the 120 volt convenience cord with an
extension cord or adapter.
WARNING:In Canada, do not use the 120 volt convenience cord
in commercial garages.
WARNING:This equipment has arcing or sparking parts that
should not be exposed to flammable vapors. This equipment
should be located at least 18 inches (80 mm) above the floor.
Charging Equipment
Note:Your vehicle comes equipped with a standard 120 volt
convenience cord located in your trunk storage compartment underneath
the carpeted panel. This allows you to charge the battery in your own
garage using a standard 120 volt household outlet. Using the standard
120 volt convenience cord takes up to 18–20 hours to completely charge
from an empty battery.
Ford recommends upgrading to the
optional 240 volt charging station
for faster more efficient charging.
Use of a 240 volt charging station
will take approximately 3–4 hours to
fully charge a empty battery.
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COOLANT
Checking the coolant
When the Electric Powertrain Assembly (EPA) is cold, check the level of
the coolant in the reservoir at the intervals listed in thescheduled
maintenance information.
Note:Make sure that the level is between the MIN and MAX marks on
the coolant reservoir.
Note:Coolant expands when it is hot. The level may extend beyond the
MAX mark.
Note:If the coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval,
the coolant reservoir may become low or empty. If the level is at the MIN
mark, below the MIN mark, or empty, add prediluted coolant to the
reservoir. Refer toAdding coolantin this chapter.
Note:For best results, coolant concentration should be tested with a
refractometer such as Rotunda tool 300-ROB75240E available from your
dealer. Ford does not recommend the use of hydrometers or coolant test
strips for measuring coolant concentrations.
Note:It is very important to use prediluted coolant meeting the Ford
specification in order to avoid plugging the small coolant passageways.
Use of concentrated coolant and water may cause coolant passageway
plugging and void the warranty. See the technical specifications chart in
theCapacities and Specificationschapter.
Note:Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not use
coolant/antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified
function and vehicle location.
Adding coolant
WARNING:Do not add coolant when the Electric Powertrain
Assembly (EPA) is hot. Steam and scalding liquids released from
a hot cooling system can burn you badly. Also, you can be burned if
you spill coolant on hot motor parts.
WARNING:Do not put coolant in the windshield washer fluid
container. If sprayed on the windshield, coolant could make it
difficult to see through the windshield.
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WARNING:In an emergency, add water to the cooling system to
reach an authorized dealer. Have the system checked by a
properly trained technician as soon as possible.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure the
Electric Powertrain Assembly (EPA) is cool before unscrewing
the coolant pressure relief cap. The cooling system is under pressure;
steam and hot liquid can come out forcefully when the cap is loosened
slightly.
WARNING:Do not add coolant further than the MAX mark.
Note:Coolant replacement can only be completed by an authorized
dealer. If not performed properly, damage could occur to the cooling
system components and may void the warranty.
Note:Do not use stop leak pellets or cooling system sealants/additives
as they can cause damage to the cooling and/or heating systems. This
damage would not be covered under your vehicle’s warranty.
Note:During normal vehicle operation, the coolant may change color
from orange to pink or light red. As long as the coolant is clear and
uncontaminated, this color change does not indicate the coolant has
degraded nor does it require the coolant to be drained, the system to be
flushed, or the coolant to be replaced.
•DO NOT MIX different colors or types of coolant in your vehicle. Make
sure the correct coolant is used. Mixing of coolants may harm your
cooling system. The use of an improper coolant may harm the Electric
Powertrain Assembly (EPA) and cooling system components and may
void the warranty.
•A large amount of water without coolant may be added, in case of
emergency, to reach a vehicle service location. In this instance, the
cooling system must be drained, chemically cleaned with Motorcraft
Premium Cooling System Flush, and refilled with prediluted coolant as
soon as possible. Water alone (without coolant) can cause damage
from corrosion, overheating, freezing or plugging.
•Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine or any coolants mixed with
alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant). Alcohol and other liquids can
cause damage from overheating or freezing.
•Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant. These can be
harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of the coolant.
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Unscrew the cap slowly. Any pressure will escape as you unscrew the
cap.
Add prediluted coolant meeting the Ford specification. See the technical
specifications chart in theCapacities and Specificationschapter for
more information.
Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in the coolant
reservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle. If
necessary, add enough prediluted coolant to bring the coolant level to
the proper level.
Recycled coolant
Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled coolant
since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available.
Used coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner.
Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recycling and
disposing of automotive fluids.
Severe climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates:
Note:It may be necessary to have an authorized Ford dealer increase
the coolant concentration above 50%.
Note:A coolant concentration of 60% will provide improved freeze point
protection. Increased coolant concentrations above 60% will decrease the
overheat protection characteristics of the coolant and may cause damage.
If you drive in extremely hot climates:
Note:It may be necessary to have an authorized Ford dealer decrease
the coolant concentration to 40%.
Note:A coolant concentration of 40% will provide improved overheat
protection. Decreased coolant concentrations below 40% will decrease
the corrosion/freeze protection characteristics of the coolant and may
cause damage.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use
prediluted coolant meeting the Ford specification for optimum cooling
system protection.
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