Ford Escape Hybrid (2012 year). Manual — part 67

JUMP STARTING (LOW VOLTAGE [UNDERHOOD] BATTERY ONLY)

WARNING: The gases around the battery can explode if
exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could

result in injury or vehicle damage.

WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin,
eyes and clothing, if contacted.

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

If your low voltage (underhood) battery becomes disconnected or
disabled for any reason, the vehicle controller must relearn the engine’s
operating characteristics in order to operate it at maximum efficiency.
This relearning process occurs the first time the vehicle is driven after
reconnecting the low voltage battery. If the learning procedure does not
have time to complete during the drive, the engine will continue to
operate for 3-5 seconds after you turn the ignition off to complete the
relearning process. This is a normal condition and will not re-occur until
the low voltage battery is disconnected again. Refer to Low voltage
(underhood) battery in the Maintenance and Specification chapter
for more information.

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 vehicles do not touch. Set the parking brake on
both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving
parts.

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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Connecting the jumper cables

Note: In the illustration, the vehicle on the bottom is used to designate
the assisting (boosting) battery.

1. Connect the positive (+) jumper
cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the discharged battery.

2. Connect the other end of the
positive (+) cable to the positive
(+) terminal of the assisting battery.

3. Connect the negative (-) cable to
the negative (-) terminal of the
assisting battery.

4. Make the final connection of the
negative (-) cable to an exposed
metal part of the stalled vehicle’s
engine, away from the battery and
the carburetor/fuel injection system.

Note: Do not attach the negative (-) cable to fuel lines, engine rocker
covers, the intake manifold or electrical components as grounding points.

WARNING: Do not connect the end of the second cable to the
negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may

cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery.

Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of both
engines, or any fuel delivery system parts.

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Jump starting

1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at
moderately increased speed.

2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.

3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for an
additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.

Removing the jumper cables

Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were
connected.

Note: In the illustration, the vehicle on the bottom is used to designate
the assisting (boosting) battery.

1. Remove the jumper cable from
the ground metal surface.

2. Remove the jumper cable on the
negative (-) terminal of the booster
vehicle’s battery.

3. Remove the jumper cable from
the positive (+) terminal of the
booster vehicle’s battery.

4. Remove the jumper cable from
the positive (+) terminal of the
disabled vehicle’s battery.

After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables
removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can
relearn its idle conditions.

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WRECKER TOWING

If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing
service or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your
roadside assistance service provider.

It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift and
dollies or flatbed equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor
Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure.

On FWD vehicles, if your vehicle is to be towed from the front, ensure
proper wheel lift equipment is used to raise the front wheels off the
ground. The rear wheels can be left on the ground when towed in this
fashion.

If your vehicle is to be towed from the rear using wheel lift equipment, it
is required that the front wheels (drive wheels) be placed on a dolly to
prevent damage to the transmission.

On 4WD vehicles, it is required that your vehicle be towed with a wheel
lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground to
prevent damage to the automatic transmission, 4WD system or vehicle.

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