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Stopping:The vehicle is equipped with a regenerative braking system.
Slowing the vehicle adds charge to the high voltage battery which
improves vehicle range.
Transmission Operation: This electric vehicle is equipped with a single
speed transmission. Torque is delivered to the wheels seamlessly without
shifting associated with a normal automatic transmission.
Neutral: N (Neutral gear)
Low: L (Low gear) is designed to mimic the enhanced engine braking
available in conventional vehicles. L (Low gear) will produce a higher
level of regenerative braking when your foot is off the accelerator pedal.
This is normal and will not damage your vehicle.
Reverse: R (Reverse gear)
Unique electric operating characteristics
Your electric vehicle, with its new technology, behaves differently
compared to a conventional vehicle or hybrid. Here is a description of
the major differences:
Battery: The best battery performance and life comes when the high
voltage battery is at a moderate temperature. The high voltage battery is
heated and cooled by a liquid cooling loop. The high voltage battery
consists of two packs one located under the rear seat and the second
located behind the rear seat in the trunk of the vehicle.
Plugging In: The electric vehicle must be plugged in to recharge the high
voltage battery. The vehicle is equipped with a high voltage charge port on
the front left hand fender for charging. The vehicle comes standard with a
120V convenience cord set which is located in the trunk. This can be
plugged into any standard electric outlet and will fully charge the high
voltage battery in about 18-20 hours. Ford has partnered with Best Buy to
offer a 240V Leviton charger that is capable of fully charging the battery in
3 to 4 hours. The charge port door is designed for convenient “push-push”
opening and closing. Press on the door in the location of the indentation to
open the door. To close the door, press in the same location until the door
has rotated back into position and clicked into place. To charge the vehicle,
open the charge port door and plug the charging coupler into the charge
port receptacle. You will know the connection has been made when the
charge port light ring illuminates the quadrants individually. The light ring
will then display battery state of charge in 25% increments.
Braking: Your electric vehicle is equipped with standard hydraulic
braking and regenerative braking. Regenerative braking is performed by
your transmission and it captures brake energy and stores it in your high
voltage battery. This system greatly improves driving range especially in
stop and go city traffic.
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to 911 Assist may also be capable of being used to electronically
or verbally provide to 911 operators the vehicle location (such as
latitude and longitude), and/or other details about the vehicle or
crash or personal information about the occupants to assist 911
operators to provide the most appropriate emergency services. If
you do not want to disclose this information, do not activate the
911 Assist feature. See your SYNCchapter for more
information.
Additionally, when you connect to Traffic, Directions and
Information (if equipped, U.S. only), the service uses GPS
technology and advanced vehicle sensors to collect the vehicle’s
current location, travel direction, and speed (“vehicle travel
information”), only to help provide you with the directions,
traffic reports, or business searches that you request. If you do
not want Ford or its vendors to receive this information, do not
activate the service. Ford Motor Company and the vendors it uses
to provide you with this information do not store your vehicle
travel information. For more information, see Traffic, Directions
and Information, Terms and Conditions. See your SYNC 
supplement for more information.
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
Using mobile communications equipment is becoming increasingly
important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However, you
must not compromise your own or others’ safety when using such
equipment. Mobile communications can enhance personal safety and
security when appropriately used, particularly in emergency situations.
Safety must be paramount when using mobile communications
equipment to avoid negating these benefits.
Mobile communication equipment includes, but is not limited to, cellular
phones, pagers, portable email devices, text messaging devices and
portable two-way radios.
WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that you
use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take
your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation
of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any handheld device
while driving, encourage the use of voice operated systems when
possible and that you become aware of applicable state and local laws
that may affect use of electronic devices while driving.
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WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS
These indicators can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become
serious enough to cause expensive repairs. Many lights will illuminate
when you start your vehicle to make sure they work. If any light remains
on after starting the vehicle, refer to the respective system warning light
for additional information.
Note:Some warning indicators are reconfigurable telltales (RTT). These
indicators appear in the information display and function the same as a
warning light, but do not display on startup.
Cluster shown in standard measure – metric clusters similar.
Stability Control System
Displays when the AdvanceTrac/Traction control is active. If
the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately.
Stability Control System Off Illuminates when AdvanceTrac/Traction control has been
disabled by the driver.
Airbag readiness If this light fails to illuminate when the ignition is turned on,
continues to flash or remains on, contact your authorized dealer
as soon as possible. A chime will sound when there is a
malfunction in the indicator light.
OFF
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High beamsIlluminates when the high-beam headlamps are on.
Liftgate ajar Displays when the ignition is on and liftgate is not completely
closed.
Limited performance (RTT) •Amber: Indicates limited vehicle performance due to a cold
or hot battery. This will be accompanied by a corresponding
message.
• Red: Indicates severely limited vehicle performance due to a cold or
hot battery. This will be accompanied by a corresponding message.
Drive with caution. Keep the vehicle plugged in when not in use to
maintain battery temperature.
Low tire pressure warning Illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If the light remains
on at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be
checked. When the vehicle is first turned on, the light will
illuminate for 3 seconds to ensure the bulb is working. If the light does
not turn on or begins to flash, contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible.
Low washer fluid (RTT)
Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low.
Motor coolant overheat warning (RTT) Illuminates when the motor cooling system is overheating. Stop
the vehicle in a safe place and contact your authorized dealer.
Overdrive cancel and grade assist (if equipped) Illuminates when the overdrive function of the transmission has
been turned off and the grade assist function has been turned
on.
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Park lampsIlluminates when the park lamps are on.
Powertrain malfunction/reduced power (RTT) Illuminates when a powertrain or high-voltage charge system
fault has been detected. If the indicator stays on or continues
to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Ready to drive Illuminates once the vehicle has been switched on and is ready
to drive. A corresponding message may display stating ready to
drive or a message regarding budget if a charge point has not
been entered.
Safety belt
Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A Belt-Minder chime
will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt.
Speed control (if equipped) (RTT) Illuminates when the speed control is activated. Turns off when
the speed control system is deactivated.
Stop safely (RTT) Indicates electrical component fault/failure that will cause the
vehicle to shutdown or enter into a limited operating mode. A
message may also display.
Turn signal Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard
warning flasher is turned on. If the indicators stay on or flash
faster, check for a burned out bulb.
Vehicle plugged in (RTT) Illuminates when the vehicle is plugged in. A corresponding
message may display after attempting to start the vehicle.
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Charging and Electrical SystemMessage Action / Description
Reduce Climate Use for More
Range Displays when high climate usage
may make it difficult to stay within
your energy budget.
Unplug Prior to Starting Vehicle Displays when attempting to start the vehicle while plugged in.
Is Vehicle Plugged-in? Displays when confirmation is needed that the vehicle is
unplugged before a start is
allowed. You must make sure the
vehicle is unplugged and respond
to the message prompt before
starting your vehicle.
Limited Performance Due to cold
battery Displays when vehicle performance
is affected by cold battery
temperatures.
Severely Limited Performance Due
to cold battery Displays when vehicle performance
is severely affected by cold battery
temperatures. Drive with caution.
Keep vehicle plugged in when not
in use to maintain proper battery
temperature.
Limited Performance Due to hot
battery Displays when vehicle performance
is affected by hot battery
temperatures.
Severely Limited Performance Due
to hot battery Displays when vehicle performance
is severely affected by hot battery
temperatures. Drive with caution.
Keep vehicle plugged in when not
in use to maintain proper battery
temperature.
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AM/FM/SINGLE CD SONYAUDIO SYSTEM
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that you
use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take
your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation
of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any handheld device
while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated systems when
possible and that you become aware of applicable state and local laws
that may affect use of electronic devices while driving.
Note: Most of the audio features are controlled through the MyFord
Touch system. Refer to the MyFord Touchchapter for more
information.
When you select: You can:
A. Power Press the power control to turn the system on
and off.
B. SOURCE Access different audio modes such as AM, FM
and A/V Input.
AEDBC
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When you select:You can:
C. Seek/Reverse/Fast
Forward In radio mode,
select a frequency band and
press one of the seek buttons. The system
stops at the first station it finds in that
direction.
In SIRIUS mode, select the previous or next
channel. If a specific category is selected,
(Jazz, Rock, News, etc.), use the SEEK
buttons find to the previous or next channel
in the selected category.
In CD mode, select the previous or next
track.
D. SOUND Allows you to adjust the sound settings
(Treble, Bass, Midrange, Fade and Balance).
E. Eject Press the eject control to eject the CD.
F. TUNE +/TUNE - In radio mode,you can search the frequency
band in individual increments.
In SIRIUS mode, you can find the next or
previous available SIRIUS satellite station.
G. Volume Turn to adjust the volume.
Auxiliary Input Jack
WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that
drivers use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may
take their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of the vehicle. We recommend against the use of any
handheld device while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible and that you become aware of applicable state
and local laws that may affect use of electronic devices while driving.
The auxiliary input jack (AIJ) is located in either your center console or
your glove box, and provides a way to connect your portable music player
to the in-vehicle audio system. This allows the audio from your portable
music player to be played through the vehicle speakers with high fidelity.
To achieve optimal performance, please observe the following instructions
when attaching your portable music device to the audio system.
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