Ford Ranger EV. Electric Manual - part 26

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ACTIVITY 2 – VEHICLE FAMILIARIZATION – WORKSHEET D

OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ELECTRIC RANGER

STUDENT ANSWER SHEET

OBJECTIVE:

To identify the operating characteristics of the Electric Ranger.

DIRECTIONS:

Use your experience driving the Electric Ranger to answer the questions below.

1. When you started the EV, how did you recognize that the vehicle was running? ______________________

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2. What was your impression of the sound levels of the EV? ________________________________________

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3. If you came to a stop and took your foot off the brake, what occurred? ______________________________

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4. When you were coasting in the EV, what impressions did you get, and why? _________________________

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5. How do you compare the acceleration to that of a conventional vehicle? ____________________________

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6. How do you compare the handling compared to a conventional Ranger? ____________________________

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7. What change in vehicle operation did you notice when operating in the ECON mode? _________________

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8. What other differences did you notice between the Electric Ranger and a conventional vehicle? __________

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9. What is your overall impression of the operating characteristics of the Electric Ranger? ________________

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10. Run key through all positions. How many positions are there? ____________________________________

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11. In what position will the shift lever move without having your foot on the brake? _____________________

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ACTIVITY 2 – VEHICLE FAMILIARIZATION – WORKSHEET E

WARNING AND INDICATOR LAMPS

STUDENT ANSWER SHEET

OBJECTIVE:

To identify the warning and indicator lamp functions.

DIRECTIONS:

Match each lamp with its correct definition.

Warning and Indicator Lamps

_____ indicates a general vehicle malfunction that requires service.

_____ flashes when the battery state of charge gauge reaches empty.

_____ is activated when current leakage is detected.

_____ indicates the highest performance level of the regenerative braking system.

_____ illuminates when the vehicle is charging (key in the RUN or START position).

_____ lights to indicate that the inertia shutoff switch has been triggered.

_____ reports a regenerative braking system malfunction.

_____ lights when the 12-volt battery voltage exceeds 15.75 volts or falls below 11.5 volts.

_____ indicates that the transaxle oil pressure has fallen below 28 kPa (4 psi).

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ACTIVITY 2 – VEHICLE FAMILIARIZATION – WORKSHEET F

INSTRUMENT GAUGES AND LIGHTS

STUDENT ANSWER SHEET

OBJECTIVE:

To describe various functions and indications of the gauges and instrument panel lights on the

Electric Ranger.

DIRECTIONS:

Select the correct answer for each question.

1. Which of the following is not a step in the battery charging procedure?

A. Place the gear selector in Park (P) position and set the parking brake.

B. Turn the driver key to the ON position.

C. Pull open the charge inlet access door.

D. Align the charge cord plug with the charge inlet and fully insert the plug.

E. Push the charging station START button.

2. The needle on the gauge identified by a car icon is pointing towards ON. What does this indicate?

A. The traction battery is charging.

B. The driver key in the ACC position.

C. The 12-volt battery is charging.

D. The motor is enabled.

3. Which gauge can be overlooked when the CHECK GAUGE Warning Lamp illuminates?

A. ECON Gauge.

B. DISTANCE TO EMPTY Gauge.

C. Battery State of Charge Gauge.

D. Temperature Gauge.

4. Which component can move the needle of the Temperature Gauge to the “cold” area?

A. TIM.

B. DC/DC converter.

C. Traction battery.

D. Evaporator core.

5. Which of the following affect(s) the ECON Gauge?

A. Drivetrain power expenditure.

B. Climate control usage.

C. Regenerative braking.

D. All of the above.

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6. How many hours of charging are required to replenish a fully discharged Traction Battery at 25°C (77°F)?

A. 2-4 hours.

B. 6-8 hours.

C. 10-12 hours.

D. 14-16 hours.

7. What would cause the Distance to Empty Gauge reading to increase?

A. Accelerating to highway speed.

B. Driving up a steep grade.

C. Turning the A/C off.

D. A short to chassis ground in the high voltage power distribution box.

8. The Auxiliary Battery Warning Lamp illuminates:

A. If voltage exceeds 15.75 volts.

B. If voltage falls below 11.5 volts.

C. Either A or B.

D. None of the above

9. The IAA monitors input from the ________ to control the Battery State of Charge Gauge.

A. TIM.

B. 12-volt battery.

C. BCM.

D. EEC-V module.

ACTIVITY 2 – VEHICLE FAMILIARIZATION – WORKSHEET F

INSTRUMENT GAUGES AND LIGHTS

STUDENT ANSWER SHEET (Continued)

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