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#1436 of 1583 Re: Jump Start? [rnarg] by stevedebi Sep 11, 2007 (11:12 am)
Replying to: rnarg (Sep 11, 2007 9:59 am) "I assume if the Hybrid batteries go dead, there isn't a way to "jump start" the gasoline engine to restart the Hybrid charging process of the hybrid batteries through normal driving and braking? (Or am I missing something here?)"   Since the first reply did not answer the question, here is the answer:   Your assumption is correct; if the hybrid battery dies, the vehicle will not run. The hybrid system on the FEH (like the Toyota HSD) will not allow the vehicle to run if the hybrid (called "traction") battery fails.   The Honda IMA system will allow the vehicle to run on ICE only, but the full hybrid system of Toyota, Nissan, and Ford require electrical energy to be provided to the transmission.
#1437 of 1583 RE: Replies to "Jump Start" question. by rnarg Sep 11, 2007 (1:54 pm)
#1438 of 1583 RE: Replies to "Jump Start" question. by rnarg Sep 11, 2007 (2:01 pm)
To Mecheng1 and Stevedibi----Thanks for your replies.   Doesn't look like there would be much use in carrying jumper cables as part of an Escape Hybrid's Emergency kit. Looks like a bicycle would be a more useful item to carry.   Thanks again   Rnarg Replies to this message: mecheng1 (Sep 12, 2007 7:53 am) carysbluesky (Sep 12, 2007 8:51 am) stevedebi (Sep 13, 2007 9:33 am)
#1439 of 1583 RE: Replies to "Jump Start" question. [rnarg] by mecheng1 Sep 12, 2007 (7:53 am)
Replying to: rnarg (Sep 11, 2007 2:01 pm) Allow me to elaborate on my earlier post.   Carrying a bicycle in a Hybrid Escape "incase the Hybrid Battery" dies would be like carrying a bicycle around in a non-hybrid vehicle incase the crankshaft breaks. We are talking about components that are designed to last the life of the vehicle.   The Hybrid's HVBattery is a complex component designed to last 150,000...200,000...or more miles. It shouldn't be compared to 12V automobile batteries that may not hold enough charge to start the car after 24 months of use.
#1440 of 1583 RE: Replies to "Jump Start" question. [rnarg] by carysbluesky Sep 12, 2007 (8:51 am)
Replying to: rnarg (Sep 11, 2007 2:01 pm) The battery is supposed to last 10 years. At least thats what its warrenteed for. Just carry around your Master Card; that gives you lots of options. PS Jumper cables for your car battery has nothing to do with the Battery in the back which suppliments your power.
#1441 of 1583 RE: Jump Start by rnarg Sep 12, 2007 (12:25 pm)
I was only joking about carrying a bicycle in place of jumper cables.   Carrying a credit card and/or joining AAA seem to be better ideas.   Thanks   Rnarg Replies to this message: mecheng1 (Sep 13, 2007 5:50 am)
#1442 of 1583 RE: Jump Start [rnarg] by mecheng1 Sep 13, 2007 (5:50 am)
Replying to: rnarg (Sep 12, 2007 12:25 pm) Your original post is a very good one....it is a question I believe many folks have about Hybrids and batteries. With my post(s) I had hoped to address the last line of that original post ["...am I missing something here?"]   The hybrid batteries are designed to be a reliable and consistent part of these vehicles....one of the many components that do not require a on-board back-up (or 'spare tire')...........it is a good question and one that deserves an answer and some explanation.
#1443 of 1583 Re: Hmmmm, "real world" kicker [stevedebi] by carysbluesky Sep 13, 2007 (6:22 am)
Replying to: stevedebi (May 16, 2004 9:08 pm) Real world milage is...30-32 mpg after driving 10k. So, you're right on.
#1444 of 1583 Re: Alwyn [mecheng1] by carysbluesky Sep 13, 2007 (6:27 am)
Replying to: mecheng1 (Aug 29, 2006 8:41 am) I'm thrilled with the Z-1 I installed when I bought my 06. Now they have the Z-3, so you might want to look at the new model. I've stored more than 80 CDs in the Z-1'a harddrive; works great and so does the database, which covers the whole US.
#1445 of 1583 Re: gauges [djbescape] by carysbluesky Sep 13, 2007 (6:33 am)
Replying to: djbescape (Jan 15, 2007 2:23 pm) Dealer's full of crap. The guage moves when the system is being charged by braking or assisted when accelerating.

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