2018 Escape Owner's Manual

Unique Driving Characteristics

Enabling Auto-Start-Stop The system is automatically enabledevery time you start your vehicle if the following conditions are met: • The Auto-Start-Stop button is not pressed (not illuminated). • Your vehicle exceeds an initial speed of 3mph (5 km/h) after the vehicle has been initially started. • Your vehicle is stopped. • Your foot is on the brake pedal. • The transmission is in drive (D). • The driver's door is closed. • There is adequate brake vacuum. • The interior compartment has been cooled or warmed to an acceptable level. • The front windshield defroster is off. • The steeringwheel is not turned rapidly or is not at a sharp angle. • The vehicle is not on a steep road grade. • The battery iswithin optimal operating conditions (battery state of charge and temperature in range). • The engine coolant is at operating temperature. • Elevation is below approximately 10,000 ft (3,048 m). • Ambient temperature is moderate. Note: The system allows multiple successive Auto-Start-Stop events, but it may not operate in conditions of heavy traffic or in extended low speed operation. The green Auto-Start-Stop indicator light on the instrument cluster will illuminate to indicate when the automatic engine stop occurs.

AUTO-START-STOP The systemhelps reduce fuel consumption by automatically shuttingoff and restarting the engine while your vehicle is stopped. The enginewill restart automaticallywhen you release the brake pedal. In some situations, your vehicle may restart automatically, for example: • To maintain interior comfort • To recharge the battery Note: Power assist steering is turned off when the engine is off. WARNINGS Always fully apply the parking brake. Make sure you shift into park (P) for vehicles with an automatic transmission. Switch the ignition off and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. Before opening the hood or performing any maintenance, fully apply the parking brake, shift into park (P) or neutral (N) and switch the ignition off. Always switch the ignition off before leaving the vehicle. If the ignition is switched on an automatic restart The systemmay 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 system status is available at a glancewithin the information display. See InformationDisplays (page 92). may occur at any time.

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