Special Instructions - Ford 2008 Escape Hybrid Owner's Manual

Question
What is the purpose of the
ECON button?
Can I tow the hybrid behind my
motor home with all four wheels
down?
SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by
your vehicle's New Vehicle Limited Warranty, refer to the Warranty
Guide that is provided to you along with your Owner's Guide.

Special instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic
controls.
Please read the section Airbag supplemental restraint system
(SRS) in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to
follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal
injury.
Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should
NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag.
2008 Escape Hybrid (ehv)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Introduction
Answer
ECON mode may provide improved
fuel economy by preventing the
gasoline engine from running for the
sole purpose of providing air
conditioning. When the engine turns
off, the A/C compressor does not
operate and warm air may come out
of the vents. In ECON mode, A/C
operates as normal when the
gasoline engine is running.
Yes. Your hybrid vehicle can be
"flat-towed" without modification.
See the Recreational Towing
section in the Tires, Wheels and
Loading chapter for more
information.
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