Ford Escape (2022 year). Manual in english

In addition, the fuel tank contains an empty
reserve. The empty reserve is an
unspecified amount of fuel that remains
in the fuel tank when the fuel gauge
indicates empty.

Note:

The amount of fuel in the empty

reserve varies and should not be relied upon
to increase driving range.

FUEL AND REFUELING –

TROUBLESHOOTING

FUEL AND REFUELING –

WARNING LAMPS

If it illuminates when you are
driving, refuel as soon as
possible.

FUEL AND REFUELING – INFORMATION MESSAGES - EXCLUDING:

HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (HEV)/PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE

(PHEV)

Action

Message

An early reminder of a low fuel condition.

Fuel Level Low

The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.

Check Fuel Fill Inlet

A reminder to close the fuel door. Failure to follow this
instruction can cause the check engine light to illuminate.

Fuel door ajar Close fully

to avoid ""Check

Engine"" light

There is an error in attempting to refill your vehicle.

Refuel Error See Manual

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FUEL AND REFUELING – INFORMATION MESSAGES - HYBRID ELECTRIC

VEHICLE (HEV)/PLUG-IN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (PHEV)

Action

Message

An early reminder of a low fuel condition.

Fuel Level Low

The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.

Check Fuel Fill Inlet

The information message appears while the fuel system is
depressurizing with the fuel filler door closed. Wait for the fuel
system to depressurize and for the fuel filler door to unlatch.

Please wait for fuel door

to open

The information message appears when the fuel system has
depressurized and opened the fuel filler door. Fully open the
fuel filler door to refuel and fully close the fuel filler door when
refueling is complete.

Fuel Door Open

Your vehicle is equipped with a sealed fuel system that
requires the fuel filler door to be fully closed after refueling.
This warning message appears when the fuel filler door is ajar.
Please fully close the fuel filler door to avoid a "Check Engine"
Light.

Fuel door ajar Close fully

to avoid ""Check

Engine"" light

If you see this message and a "Check Engine" lamp illumin-
ates, please fully close the fuel filler door. The "Check Engine"
Light should clear within five seconds. If the "Check Engine"
light persists, please see your dealer.

The information message appears when the fuel system fails
to depressurize, or the fuel filler door fails to open. You could
have to use the fuel filler door manual override lever when
opening the fuel door.

Refuel Error See Manual

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WHAT IS THE CATALYTIC

CONVERTER

The catalytic converter is part of your
vehicle's emissions system and filters
harmful pollutants from the exhaust gas.

CATALYTIC CONVERTER

PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

Do not park, idle or

drive your vehicle on dry grass or other
dry ground cover. The emission system
heats up the engine compartment and
exhaust system, creating the risk of fire.

WARNING:

The normal operating

temperature of the exhaust system is
very high. Never work around or attempt
to repair any part of the exhaust system
until it has cooled. Use special care when
working around the catalytic converter.
The catalytic converter heats up to a very
high temperature after only a short
period of engine operation and stays hot
after the engine is switched off.

WARNING:

Exhaust leaks may

result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger
compartment. If you smell exhaust
fumes inside your vehicle, have your
vehicle inspected immediately. Do not
drive if you smell exhaust fumes.

To avoid damaging the catalytic converter:

•

Do not crank the engine for more than
10 seconds at a time.

•

Do not run the engine with a spark plug
lead disconnected.

•

Do not push-start or tow-start your
vehicle. Use booster cables. See

Jump

Starting the Vehicle

(page 311).

•

Use the correct fuel. See

Fuel and

Refueling

(page 187).

•

Do not switch the ignition off when your
vehicle is moving.

•

Avoid running out of fuel.

•

Have the items listed in scheduled
maintenance information performed
according to the specified schedule.

Note:

Do not make any unauthorized

changes to your vehicle or engine. By law,
vehicle owners and anyone who
manufactures, repairs, or services a fleet of
vehicles are not permitted to intentionally
remove an emission control device or
prevent it from working.

CATALYTIC CONVERTER –

TROUBLESHOOTING

CATALYTIC CONVERTER –

WARNING LAMPS

Your vehicle has an on-board diagnostics
system that monitors the emission control
system. If any of the following warning
lamps illuminate, this may indicate that
the on-board diagnostics system has
detected an emission control system
malfunction.

Continuing to drive your vehicle may cause
reduced power or the engine to stop.
Failure to respond to a warning lamp may
cause damage that your vehicle Warranty
may not cover. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible.

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WHAT IS THE HIGH VOLTAGE

BATTERY

The high voltage battery is a highly
sophisticated lithium ion battery system,
used to store electrified energy to power
the vehicle.

HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY

PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

This battery pack

should only be serviced by an authorized
electric vehicle technician. Improper
handling can result in personal injury or
death.

WARNING:

Keep your hands and

clothing clear of the cooling fan.

WARNING:

Apply the parking

brake, shift into park (P), switch the
ignition off and remove the key before
you open the hood or have any service
or repair work completed. If you do not
switch the ignition off, the engine could
restart at any time. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or death.

WARNING:

Do not touch the

electronic ignition system parts after you
have switched the ignition on or when
the engine is running. The system
operates at high voltage. Failure to
adhere to this warning could result in
serious personal injury or death.

Your vehicle consists of various
high-voltage components and wiring. All
of the high-voltage power flows through
specific wiring assemblies labeled as such
or covered with a solid orange convolute,
or orange striped tape, or both. Do not
come in contact with these components.

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High Voltage Battery

(If Equipped)

WHAT IS AC CHARGING

AC charging is the preferred method of
charging. AC charging preserves the health
of the battery for longer battery life.

CHARGING YOUR VEHICLE

PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

In Canada, do not use

the 120 volt convenience cord in
commercial garages.

WARNING:

This equipment has

arcing or sparking parts. Do not expose
to flammable vapors. Position this
equipment at least 18 in (450 mm)
above the floor.

WARNING:

The AC wall plug must

fit firmly into the AC outlet. If the
connection feels loose, worn or the AC
outlet is damaged, please have a
qualified electrician replace the AC
outlet. Using a convenience cord with a
worn outlet may cause burns, property
damage and increase the risk of electric
shock.

WARNING:

Do not use the 120 V

convenience cord with an extension cord,
two-prong adapter, surge protector,
timer or other adapter.

WARNING:

Do not allow charging

equipment to be immersed in water or
liquids. Failure to follow this warning
could result in fire, serious personal injury
or death.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to open

the charging equipment. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury, death or property damage.

WARNING:

Do not use the charging

equipment if it is faulty or has been
damaged. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury,
death or property damage.

WARNING:

You risk death or

serious injury to yourself and others if you
do not follow the instruction highlighted
by the warning symbol. Failure to follow
the specific warnings and instructions
could result in personal injury.

WARNING:

Install charging

equipment in compliance with local
regulations. Failure to follow this warning
could result in fire, serious personal injury
or death.

WARNING:

Do not use an

ungrounded wall outlet. If you suspect
that the wall outlet is not properly
grounded, have a qualified electrician
inspect the wall outlet. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury or death.

WARNING:

Do not modify the

convenience cord plug. If the
convenience cord plug does not properly
fit into the wall outlet, have a qualified
electrician install the correct wall outlet.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death.

CHARGING EQUIPMENT

•

Read all the instructions before using
this product.

•

Supervise this device when in use
around children.

•

Do not put fingers into the electric
vehicle connector.

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(If Equipped)

•

Do not use this product if the flexible
power cord or electric vehicle cable has
broken insulation, or any other signs of
damage.

•

Do not use this product if the enclosure
or the electric vehicle connector is
broken, cracked, open, or shows any
other indication of damage.

Note:

Ground this product. If it

malfunctions or breaks down, grounding
provides a path of least resistance for
electric current to reduce the risk of electric
shock. This product comes with a cord
having an equipment grounding conductor
and a grounding plug. Make sure you plug it
into an appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with
all local codes and ordinances.

Note:

You need to plug the convenience

cord into a dedicated outlet.

Note:

Firmly fit the AC wall plug into the

AC outlet. If the connection feels loose,
worn or the AC outlet is damaged, please
have a qualified electrician replace the AC
outlet. Using a convenience cord with a
worn outlet could cause burns, property
damage and increase the risk of electric
shock.

Note:

Do not use the 120 volt convenience

cord with an extension cord, two-prong
adapter, surge protector, timer or other
adapter.

Convenience Cord

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Power.

Fault.

Check Outlet.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

FIRE-

Use a three-prong AC outlet that is

properly grounded, 15-20 amps or greater,
and in good condition. Use a dedicated
line. You cannot have other appliances
connected to the same circuit. If you do
not use a dedicated circuit, the circuit
breaker could trip or open. If you do not
have a dedicated circuit, contact a licensed
professional electrician for proper
installation.

Note:

Make sure the electrical source meets

the requirements for the high-voltage
batteries to charge.

Make sure that the convenience cord is
completely unwrapped before charging.
Always plug the cord into the AC outlet
before connecting the charged coupler into
the charge port on your vehicle.

Note:

When you plug the convenience cord

into an outlet, use the following table to
determine your vehicle charge status. If the
power indicator light is off after plugging in
the convenience cord, use a different outlet.

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(If Equipped)

What to Do

What it Means

Convenience Cord LED

Indicators

Check

Outlet

(Amber)

Fault

(Red)

Power

(Green)

Use a different

wall outlet.

If the LED indicators are off after plug-

ging in the convenience cord and the

plug is experiencing a no power condi-

tion from the wall outlet, use a different

outlet.

Off

No action required.

The convenience cord is plugged into

the wall outlet and ready to charge your

vehicle. Reference the charge port

section below for information on vehicle

charging.

Off

Check the outlet.

If the problem
persists, use a

different outlet.

The convenience cord AC plug is

experiencing an overheating condition.

The convenience cord is in retry mode

to return to normal condition. If the fault

persists, you have a bad wall outlet.

Flashing

Check the outlet.

If the problem
persists, use a

different outlet.

The convenience cord is charging at a

reduced current rate due to a wall

outlet over temperature condition.

Flashing

Off

Check the outlet.

If the problem
persists, use a

different outlet.

The convenience cord AC plug has

overheated. The cordset retry mode has

been exhausted. Your vehicle is not

charging. You have a bad wall outlet.

Flashing

Unplug and re-

plug to vehicle

charge port.

The convenience cord is experiencing a

ground fault at the charge port. The

convenience cord is in retry mode to

return to normal condition. Your vehicle

is not charging.

Off

Flashing

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(If Equipped)

What to Do

What it Means

Convenience Cord LED

Indicators

Check

Outlet

(Amber)

Fault

(Red)

Power

(Green)

Request vehicle

service.

The convenience cord is experiencing a

ground fault at the charge port. The

cordset retry mode has been exhausted.

Your vehicle is not charging. Call for

service.

Off

Connect to a prop-

erly grounded AC

outlet. If fault still

exists for more

than two minutes,

return cordset for

service.

Missing ground at AC outlet. Your

vehicle is not charging. The convenience

cord is in retry mode.

Two

flash

interval

On/Two

flash

interval

Wait two minutes.

If fault is still

present, request

cordset service.

Replace the

cordset.

The convenience cord is experiencing

an internal fault. Call for service.

Off

On/

Flashing

Note:

If charging for your plug-in vehicle

fails, please call the Customer Relationship
Center, or click on Call for support or Live
chat at our website.

MOVING AND STORAGE

INSTRUCTIONS

Note:

Do not hold the convenience cord by

the flexible power cable.

Make sure that you completely wrap the
convenience cord after charging.

When complete, replace the convenience
cord in the luggage compartment.

Note:

Store the convenience cord in a clean,

dry place between the temperature of
-39.9–193.9°F (-40–90°C).

LOCATING THE CHARGE PORT

The charge port is between the front
left-hand side door and the front left-hand
wheel well. To open, press the center right
edge of the charge port door, and then
release.

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(If Equipped)

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Note:

Do not force the charge port door

open or closed. Forcing the door open or
closed damages the charge port.

CHARGE PORT INDICATORS

The charge status indicator around the
charge port indicates the charge status of
the high voltage battery in your vehicle.

Divided into five zones, the charge status
indicator displays the state of charge in 20
percent increments.

We use the color white as a courtesy light
to help with plugging in and to
acknowledge actions such as plugging in,
unplugging or pressing the charge times
button.

We use the color blue when you plug the
vehicle in and are either charging or waiting
to charge.

We use the color orange to indicate charge
faults.

The charge status indicator displays how
far along the charge is:

•

When the bottom zone is pulsing, the
charge is between 0-20 percent.

•

When the bottom zone illuminates and
the next is pulsing, the charge is
between 20-40 percent.

•

When two zones illuminate and the
next is pulsing, the charge is between
40-60 percent.

•

When three zones illuminate and the
next is pulsing, the charge is between
60-80 percent.

•

When four zones illuminate and the top
zone is pulsing, the charge is between
80-100 percent.

•

When all zones illuminate, the charge
is 100 percent.

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80%-100% state of charge.

60%-80% state of charge.

40%-60% state of charge.

20%-40% state of charge.

0%-20% state of charge.

Note:

When charging stops, the charge

status indicator shows all the completed
zones solidly lit up in a blue color for 30
seconds before turning off. For example, if
charging stops at 70 percent, then the
bottom three zones light up solidly to
indicate a battery charge level of at least
60 percent but less than 80 percent.
Charging stops when complete or when
paused due to preferred charge settings or
charge station actions.

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(If Equipped)

Note:

If the charge status indicator does

not light up or pulse after plugging in, please
verify that the charge port light setting is On.
If you do not wish to have the charge status
indicator light up at all while charging, then
you can switch it Off. See charge port light
under vehicle settings on your touchscreen.
See

SYNC™ 3

(page 431).

AC CHARGING

CONNECTING THE CHARGER

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To charge the high-voltage battery:

Put the vehicle in park (P).

2. Press the center right edge of the

charge port door and then release to
open the door.

3. Plug the charging coupler into the

charge port receptacle on your vehicle.
Make sure the button clicks confirming
that you have completely engaged the
coupler.

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4. Verify that the cord acknowledgment

feature activates. This indicates the
beginning of a normal charge cycle.
The charge status indicator lights up
each zone alternately from bottom to
top and from bottom to top again.

5. If using a charging station, follow the

instructions on the charge station to
begin the charging process.

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Note:

You can identify charging faults by

the color orange on the charge status
indicator. Faults can occur within the vehicle
charging system or outside the vehicle, such
as with the charge cord, charge station or
electrical supply.

Note:

If the system detects a fault in the

vehicle charging system at any point in a
charge cycle, the entire charge status
indicator lights up solidly in an orange color
for 30 seconds and then turns off. If this
happens, unplug the charging coupler and
then plug it back into the charge port
receptacle. If the problem persists, have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Note:

If the system detects a fault outside

the vehicle, such as with the charge station
or charge cord, the entire charge status
indicator flashes continuously for 30
seconds and then turns off. If this happens,
check the charge cord and the charge
station or electrical supply.

Note:

Put your vehicle in park (P) to charge,

and for the charge status indicator to
illuminate.

Locking the Charging Coupler

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Note:

You need a padlock or a combination

lock with a shackle diameter of 0.2 in
(5 mm) or less, and the straight portion of
the shackle of 1.0 in (25.4 mm) of length or
more.

Insert the lock through the hole in the
charging coupler button.

2. Lock the padlock or combination lock.

STOPPING CHARGING

If you have installed a padlock or
combination lock, then remove it.

2. Press the button on the charging

coupler.

3. While holding the button, remove the

charging coupler from the charge port
receptacle.

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4. Press the center right edge of the

charge port door to close.

Note:

Do not pull the wall plug from the

wall when your vehicle is charging. Doing so
could damage the outlet and the cord.

SETTING THE CHARGING

SCHEDULE AND

PREFERENCES

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Note:

Select charge settings on the home

page of the touchscreen or under the vehicle
settings menu to access charge preferences.
See

SYNC™ 3

(page 431).

Charging may not begin upon plugging in
if you have set up preferred charge times
for this vehicle location. Your vehicle could
delay charging to take advantage of
off-peak electricity rates. Your vehicle
optimizes the charge schedule to be
complete by your next departure time.

When waiting to charge, plugged in and
not currently charging, the charge status
indicator shows the present state of charge
of the high voltage battery by lighting up
all completed zones for 30 seconds before
turning off. For example, if the battery is at
70 percent charge then the bottom three
zones solidly light up to indicate a battery
charge level of at least 60 percent but less
than 80 percent. When the current state
of charge is less than 20 percent, none of
the zones light up.

Note:

When your vehicle is waiting to

charge, the charge status indicator turns off
30 seconds after displaying the present
state of charge. When your vehicle begins
charging, the charge status indicator turns
on and displays the status of the charge, as
described above.

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(If Equipped)

Charge Times Button

Use the charge times button to either turn
off or turn on your charge times settings
for this location. Select charge settings on
the home page of your touchscreen or
under the vehicle settings menu to access
charge preferences. See

SYNC™ 3

(page

431).

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CHARGING YOUR VEHICLE – TROUBLESHOOTING

CHARGING YOUR VEHICLE – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Action

Message

Your vehicle needs confirmation that you unplugged it before
allowing a start. You must make sure your vehicle is unplugged
and you respond to the message before starting your vehicle.

Vehicle Plugged In ? Yes

Your vehicle detects it is still plugged in after you attempt to
start it.

Unplug Prior to Starting

Vehicle

A charging fault has been detected. Check the charging cord
and the charge station or electrical supply.

Charge Station Fault See

Manual

The charging station cannot communicate with your vehicle.
Contact the station provider.

Charge Station Commu-

nication Error Contact

Station Provider

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(PHEV)

(If Equipped)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

When your vehicle is

stationary, keep the brake pedal fully
pressed when shifting gears. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
personal injury, death or property
damage.

WARNING:

Do not apply the brake

pedal and accelerator pedal
simultaneously. Applying both pedals
simultaneously for more than a few
seconds will limit power, which may
result in difficulty maintaining speed in
traffic and could lead to serious injury.

WARNING:

Apply the parking

brake, shift into park (P), switch the
vehicle off and remove the key or remote
control before you leave your vehicle.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death.

Note:

You may not be able to shift out of

park (P) unless the intelligent access key is
inside your vehicle.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

POSITIONS

PARK (P)

WARNING:

Move the transmission

selector lever to park (P) only when your
vehicle is stationary.

This position locks the driveline. Come to
a complete stop before shifting into and
out of park (P).

The electric parking brake could apply
when you shift to park (P) without the
brake pedal fully pressed. The electric
parking brake applies when you shift to
park (P) on large slopes. The electric
parking brake releases with the drive away
release function. See

Electric Parking

Brake

(page 220).

Note:

A tone sounds if you attempt to exit

your vehicle without the transmission in park
(P).

Note:

Your vehicle may not shift out of park

(P) if the vehicle battery has run out of
charge. See

Jump Starting the Vehicle

(page 310).

Note:

Your vehicle may not shift out of park

(P) if a fuse is blown. See

Fuses

(page 319).

Note:

Your vehicle may not shift out of park

(P) unless the key or remote control is inside
your vehicle.

Note:

Your vehicle shifts into park (P) if you

attempt to exit your vehicle without the
transmission in park (P). See

How Does

Automatic Return to Park (P) Work

(page

212).

Note:

If you shift into park (P) without fully

pressing the brake, the parking brake could
apply. If you shift into park (P) on a slope,
the parking brake could apply. See

Automatically Releasing the Electric
Parking Brake

(page 221).

Note:

You can start your vehicle in this

position.

Note:

A tone could sound when you select

park (P).

REVERSE (R)

WARNING:

Move the transmission

selector lever to reverse (R) only when
your vehicle is stationary and the engine
is at idle speed.

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This position allows your vehicle to move
backward. Come to a complete stop
before shifting into and out of reverse (R).

NEUTRAL (N)

WARNING:

In neutral (N) your

vehicle is free to roll.

In neutral (N) power is not transmitted to
the driven wheels.

DRIVE (D)

This position, drive (D), is the normal
driving position, and allows your vehicle to
move forward.

LOW (L)

This mode is for driving on steep slopes.
The transmission will hold low gear for
maximum torque driving uphill and
maximum engine braking driving downhill.
You can enter this mode at any vehicle
speed.

Note:

Prolonged use of this mode could

lower fuel economy. With your vehicle in
drive (D), press the L button to enter this
mode.

SHIFTING YOUR VEHICLE INTO

GEAR

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Your vehicle has an electronic transmission
selector. The transmission selector is on
the center console. The gears are selected
by rotating the transmission selector to

PRNDL

•

Park (P)

•

Reverse (R)

•

Neutral (N)

•

Drive (D)

•

Low (L)

Putting your vehicle in gear:

Fully press down the brake pedal.

2. Rotate the transmission selector to the

position you want and release.

3. The transmission position you select

illuminates.

4. Release the brake pedal and your

transmission remains in the selected
gear.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

POSITION INDICATORS

The instrument cluster displays the current
position.

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Note:

The position could illuminate on the

transmission selector.

TEMPORARY NEUTRAL MODE

WHAT IS TEMPORARY NEUTRAL

MODE

This mode keeps your vehicle in neutral
(N) when you switch your vehicle off. Use
this mode at an automatic car wash if you
exit your vehicle, or switch your vehicle off.

Note:

Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.

Note:

Automatic return to park (P) is

delayed when your vehicle is in this mode.
See

What Is Automatic Return to Park

(P)

(page 211).

TEMPORARY NEUTRAL MODE

LIMITATIONS

Your vehicle could shift to park (P) after
30 minutes, or when the vehicle battery
charge level is low. Prolonged use of this
mode can cause the vehicle battery to run
out of charge.

Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in vehicle damage not covered by
the vehicle warranty.

ENTERING TEMPORARY

NEUTRAL MODE

Power your vehicle on.

2. Bring your vehicle to a complete stop.

3. Press and hold the brake pedal.

4. Shift into neutral (N).

Note:

An instructional message appears.

5. Press the low (L) button.

Note:

A confirmation message appears

when your vehicle enters the mode.

6. Release the brake pedal.

Note:

Your vehicle is free to roll.

Switch your vehicle off.

Note:

Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.

Note:

The neutral (N) indicator on the

transmission selector may flash in this
mode.

EXITING TEMPORARY NEUTRAL

MODE

Press the brake pedal.

2. Shift into park (P), or power your

vehicle on and shift into drive (D) or
reverse (R).

AUTOMATIC RETURN TO

PARK (P)

WHAT IS AUTOMATIC RETURN TO

PARK (P)

Your vehicle shifts into park (P) if you
attempt to exit your vehicle without the
transmission in park (P).

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