Ford Escape Hybrid (2012 year). Manual — part 5

Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten
your safety belt. A Belt-Minder

威

chime will also sound to remind you
to fasten your safety belt. Refer to
the Seating and Safety Restraints
chapter to activate/deactivate the Belt-Minder

威 chime feature.

Stop safely hazard warning:
Indicates hybrid component
fault/failure that will cause the
vehicle to shutdown, fail to start or
enter into a limited operating mode. A message may also display in the
message center.

Note: If the vehicle is still running, the vehicle may soon
shutdown without further warning and should be stopped safely.

If this lamp is lit, stop the vehicle, shift to P (Park), turn the key to the
off position, and attempt to restart the vehicle. If the fault remains, the
vehicle may require refueling, jump starting or service. For information
regarding the low-voltage (12–volt) battery only, please refer to Jump
starting (low voltage [underhood] battery only) in the Roadside
Emergencies chapter.

Ready indicator light: Illuminates
once the vehicle has successfully
started. Indicates the vehicle is
ready to drive even when you don’t
hear the engine running.

Charging system: Illuminates when
the 12–volt battery is not charging
properly. If it stays on while the
engine is running, there may be a
malfunction with the charging system. Contact your authorized dealer as
soon as possible. This indicates a problem with the electrical system or a
related component.

Engine oil pressure: Illuminates
when the oil pressure falls below the
normal range. Check the oil level
and add oil if needed. If the warning
light stays on, even though the oil level is correct, do not start the
engine and contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. This
indicates a problem with the engine or a related component. Refer to
Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

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High engine or high motor
electronic coolant temperature:
Illuminates when the engine coolant
or motor electronics coolant temperature is high. The message center
displays HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURE / HIGH MOTOR
TEMPERATURE when the engine coolant or motor electronics are
overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the
engine, and let it cool. Check the coolant and coolant level. If the light
and message stays on or continues to turn on after the vehicle warms
up, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Continuing to
drive with an overheated engine can cause serious engine damage. This
indicates a problem with the engine or a related component. Refer to
Engine coolant and motor/electronics coolant in the Maintenance
and Specifications chapter.

WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the
engine is running or hot.

AdvanceTrac

威: Flashes

momentarily when the
AdvanceTrac

威/traction control is

active. If the light remains on, have
the system serviced immediately, refer to the Driving chapter for more
information.

AdvanceTrac

威 off: Illuminates solid

when the traction control has been
disabled by the driver. Flashes for
3 seconds and turns solid when
trailer sway is disabled by driver.
Refer to the Driving chapter for more information.

Low tire pressure warning:
Illuminates when your tire pressure
is low. If the light remains on at
start up or while driving, the tire
pressure should be checked. Refer
to Inflating your tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. When
the ignition is first turned to on, the light will illuminate for three
seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does not turn on or
begins to flash, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. For
more information on this system, refer to Tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter.

OFF

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Low fuel: Illuminates when the fuel
level in the fuel tank is at or near
empty (refer to Fuel gauge in this
chapter).

Speed control: Illuminates when
the speed control is engaged. Turns
off when the speed control system
is disengaged.

Anti-theft system: Flashes when
the SecuriLock

威 passive anti-theft

system has been activated.

Throttle control/Powertrain:
Illuminates when a powertrain fault
has been detected. Contact your
authorized dealer as soon as
possible.

Door ajar: Illuminates when the
ignition is in the on position and any
door is not completely closed.

Turn signal: Illuminates when the
left or right turn signal or the
hazard lights are turned on. If the
indicators flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.

High beams: Illuminates when the
high beam headlamps are turned on.

Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the
ignition in the off or accessory position and the driver’s door is opened.

Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and the
driver’s door is opened.

Parking brake on chime: Sounds when the parking brake is left on and
the vehicle is driven. If the warning stays on after the park brake is off,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

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HEV engine off reminder chime: Sounds for 10 seconds when the
PRNDL is in the P (Park) position and the Driver’s door is ajar (open)
while ignition is on. Always turn your ignition key to off and remove key
before leaving your vehicle. (The engine may be off when the vehicle is
stopped, yet the key is on, and the engine can turn on at any time)

Message center activation chime: Sounds when a warning message
(except PARK BRAKE ENGAGED while parked) appears in the message
center display for the first time.

GAUGES

Shown in standard measure. Metric similar.

Speedometer: Indicates the
current vehicle speed.

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