Unique Driving Characteristics; Auto-Start-Stop - Ford Escape 2014 Owner's Manual

Unique Driving Characteristics

AUTO-START-STOP

Note: For vehicles with auto-start-stop, the
battery requirement is different. It must be
replaced by one of exactly the same
specification as the original.
The system reduces fuel consumption and
CO2 emissions by shutting down the
engine when your vehicle is idling, for
example at traffic lights. The engine will
automatically restart when you press the
clutch pedal or when required by a vehicle
system, for example to recharge the
battery.
To obtain maximum benefit from the
system, move the transmission lever to
neutral and release the clutch pedal during
any stop of longer than three seconds.
Using Auto-Start-Stop
WARNINGS
The engine may restart
automatically if required by the
system.
Switch the ignition off before
opening the hood or carrying out any
maintenance.
Always switch the ignition off before
leaving your vehicle, as the system
may have shut down the engine but
the ignition will still be live.
The indicator displays in the
instrument cluster.
Note: The system only operates when the
engine is warm and the outside temperature
is within the operating temperature limits
of the system.
Note: If you stall the engine, and then press
the clutch pedal within a short period of
time, the system will automatically restart
the engine.
Escape/Kuga (CBS) Australia, Vehicles Built From: 08-09-2014, TF 19A321 AD enAUS
Note: The auto-start-stop indicator will
illuminate green when the engine shuts
down. See Warning Lamps and Indicators
(page 61).
Note: When the auto-start-stop indicator
flashes amber, shift into neutral or press the
clutch pedal.
Note: If the system detects a malfunction,
it will switch off. Have your vehicle checked
by an authorized dealer.
Note: When you switch the system off, the
switch will illuminate.
Note: The system automatically turns on
every time you switch the ignition on. To
switch the system off, press the switch in
the instrument panel. The system will only
be switched off for the current ignition cycle.
To turn it on, press the switch again. For item
location: See At a Glance (page 9).
To Stop the Engine
1. Stop your vehicle.
2. Shift into neutral.
3. Release the clutch pedal.
4. Release the accelerator pedal.
The system may not shut down the engine
under certain conditions, for example:
• To maintain the interior climate.
• Low battery voltage.
• The outside temperature is too low or
too high.
• The driver door has been opened.
• Low engine operating temperature.
• Low brake system vacuum.
• If a road speed of 5 km/h has not been
exceeded.
• The driver seatbelt has not been
fastened.
To Re-Start the Engine
Note: The transmission must be in neutral.
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