Starting The Vehicle - Ford 2008 Escape Hybrid Owner's Manual

Driving
3. Turn the key to 3 (RUN) without
turning the key to 4 (START).
Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. See Warning lights and
chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information
regarding the warning lights.

Starting the vehicle

1. Turn the key to 3 (RUN) without
turning the key to 4 (START). If
there is difficulty in turning the key,
rotate the steering wheel until the
key turns freely. This condition may
occur when:
• the front wheels are turned
• a front wheel is against the curb
2. Turn the key to 4 (START), then
release the key. After the vehicle
has been started, a vehicle symbol
(called the Ready Indicator Light)
will appear in the instrument cluster
to indicate the vehicle is on. This
indicator will remain on while the vehicle is on, whether the engine is
running or not, to indicate the vehicle is capable of movement (using its
electric motor, engine, or both).
Note: After starting the vehicle, the engine may stop running to
conserve fuel after it is warmed-up and the high voltage battery is
sufficiently charged.
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2008 Escape Hybrid (ehv)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)