Ford ESCAPE HYBRID 2008 Emergency Response Manual page 2

FOREWORD
The emergency response procedures for the Escape Hybrid and Mariner Hybrid
vehicles are similar to those for traditional gasoline-powered vehicles with the
addition of special considerations for the high-voltage electric system
components.
The Escape Hybrid or Mariner Hybrid vehicles use a conventional gasoline
engine in addition to an electric motor to power the vehicle. The energy used to
power the vehicle comes from gasoline (used by the internal combustion engine)
and electricity (used by the electric motor).
• Gasoline is stored in a traditional fuel tank.
• Electricity is stored in a high-voltage battery pack.
The combination of a gasoline engine and electric motor provides for improved
performance (V6 performance with a 4-cylinder engine and electric motor),
reduced emissions and improved fuel economy. The high-voltage system is self
contained, never needing to be plugged into an electrical outlet for recharging.
The system incorporates a generator that recharges the batteries during cruising
and braking. For further information, the following website may be useful:
http://www.fordvehicles.com/escapehybrid/technology/.
The information in this guide will allow response to emergencies involving
Escape Hybrid or Mariner Hybrid vehicles to be as safe as with conventional
vehicles.
The Escape Hybrid and Mariner Hybrid vehicles have been designed with many
safety features for your protection. These features help provide safe access to
the vehicle under various conditions. However, whenever approaching a high-
voltage vehicle in a fire, rescue or recovery situation, always follow one industry
standard rule:
ALWAYS ASSUME THE VEHICLE HIGH-VOLTAGE
FCS-14265-08
SYSTEM IS POWERED UP !!!
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