Charging Your Vehicle - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (Phev); What Is Ac Charging; Charging Your Vehicle Precautions; Charging Equipment - Ford ESCAPE 2021 Owner's Manual

Charging Your Vehicle - Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle

WHAT IS AC CHARGING

AC charging is the preferred method of
charging. AC charging preserves the health
of the battery for longer battery life.
CHARGING YOUR VEHICLE
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: In Canada, do not use
the 120 volt convenience cord in
commercial garages.
WARNING: This equipment has
arcing or sparking parts. Do not expose
to flammable vapors. Position this
equipment at least 18 in (450 mm)
above the floor.
WARNING: The AC wall plug must
fit firmly into the AC outlet. If the
connection feels loose, worn or the AC
outlet is damaged, please have a
qualified electrician replace the AC
outlet. Using a convenience cord with a
worn outlet may cause burns, property
damage and increase the risk of electric
shock.
WARNING: Do not use the 120 V
convenience cord with an extension cord,
two-prong adapter, surge protector,
timer or other adapter.
WARNING: Do not allow charging
equipment to be immersed in water or
liquids. Failure to follow this warning
could result in fire, serious personal injury
or death.
WARNING: Do not attempt to open
the charging equipment. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury, death or property damage.
Escape (CTC) Canada/United States of America, Vehicles Built From: 02-11-2020, enUSA, Edition date: 202011, First-Printing
(PHEV)
(If Equipped)
equipment if it is faulty or has been
damaged. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury,
death or property damage.
serious injury to yourself and others if you
do not follow the instruction highlighted
by the warning symbol. Failure to follow
the specific warnings and instructions
could result in personal injury.
equipment in compliance with local
regulations. Failure to follow this warning
could result in fire, serious personal injury
or death.
ungrounded wall outlet. If you suspect
that the wall outlet is not properly
grounded, have a qualified electrician
inspect the wall outlet. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury or death.
convenience cord plug. If the
convenience cord plug does not properly
fit into the wall outlet, have a qualified
electrician install the correct wall outlet.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death.

CHARGING EQUIPMENT

• Read all the instructions before using
this product.
• Supervise this device when in use
around children.
• Do not put fingers into the electric
vehicle connector.
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WARNING: Do not use the charging
WARNING: You risk death or
WARNING: Install charging
WARNING: Do not use an
WARNING: Do not modify the