Ford Electric Ranger 1998 Student Manual page 78

LESSON 2: VEHICLE OPERATION
DISTANCE TO EMPTY Gauge
DISTANCE TO EMPTY Gauge
2-8
0
6
100
4
0
DISTANCE
50
2 0 TO EMPTY
0 km
0
MILES
6 0
100
4 0
DISTANCE
ECON
50
2 0 TO EMPTY
0
km
0
MILES
F
P
E
•
The DISTANCE TO EMPTY Gauge estimates the remaining
distance that can be traveled before the traction battery needs to be
recharged.
– This estimate is calculated by the BCM.
•
The DISTANCE TO EMPTY Gauge is controlled by the IAA and
varies as driving conditions change.
•
Some conditions that affect the DISTANCE TO EMPTY
Gauge are:
– city/highway driving.
– hilly terrain.
– climate control usage.
– driving habits.
•
The BCM monitors power consumption and sends this information
to the IAA.
•
The IAA controls the DISTANCE TO EMPTY Gauge based on
this information.
40
50
30
60
60 80
ON
20
40
100
0 0 0 0 0 0
70
20
120
10
80
km/h
MPH
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