Ford 2006 Escape Hybrid Owner's Manual page 42

Entertainment Systems
The vehicle is slowing down and
power is being stored in the high
voltage (HV) battery by the Hybrid
system.
The vehicle is in a state similar to
idle, except that power is being
generated to recharge the high
voltage battery.
The vehicle is being powered by the
engine, not the electric motors. This
occurs at higher speeds.
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