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#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.
#1446 of 1583 RE: Replies to "Jump Start" question. [rnarg] by stevedebi Sep 13, 2007 (9:33 am)
Replying to: rnarg (Sep 11, 2007 2:01 pm) "Doesn't look like there would be much use in carrying jumper cables as part of an Escape Hybrid's Emergency kit. "   Actually, the vehicle needs the 12 volt battery to start, so jumper cable can be used if the 12 volt goes flat.   Basically the 12 volt powers up the electronics so that the main hybrid batteries and system can be engaged.   Personally I don't carry jumper cables in my ICE vehicles any more - I use my AAA card for problems like that!
#1447 of 1583 Experience with a 1st Gen FEH. by mschmal Sep 14, 2007 (3:22 am)
Last year, I swapped in a FEH from another dealer. That dealer had the vehicle on their showroom floor. Naturally, due to peeps opening and closing doors, messing with pwr seat, etc. The 12V battery went dead. That dealer jumped the car to get it too me.   When I got the car, I discovered that something was not quite right so I sent it back to the shop and it was found that the dead battery condition caused the hybrid control modual to "self distruct". Naturally it was fixed under warranty before we deliveried the car but the part had to be back ordered.   Mark.
#1448 of 1583 Re: Jump Start? [rnarg] by villagracia Sep 14, 2007 (12:34 pm)
Replying to: rnarg (Sep 11, 2007 9:59 am) There are 2 separate jump starting procedures in the 2006/2007 FEH Owner's Manual. The first is on page 244, which deals with a discharged 12 Volt battery, which is needed to power the Battery Energy Control (BECM), Power Control (PCM) and Transmission Control (TCM) Modules. All have to be operating to start the FEH because the transmission's motor/generator IS the starter. The BECM and PCM also have to be powered-up in order to energize the battery disconnect relay and the internal combustion engine (ICE) fuel and ignition systems. This, of course, assumes that the 330V high voltage battery has enough charge to run the motor/generator in order to "crank" the ICE.   If the HV battery is discharged (through weeks of inactivity or by running in 5 mph "limp home" mode, like what happens when you run out of gas ), you will instead need to use the HV Battery Jump starting procedure on page 248. This allows the user to use the internal HV inverter to charge the HV battery. You have to remove a plastic cover on the left driver's side kick panel and press a button. The process takes about 8 minutes and you will hear a high-pitched whine similar to what you hear when a camera's flash unit is charging. One more thing: This procedure tends to drain the 12V battery after several attempts, so make sure your car's 12V battery is fully charged before attempting to do this. Hope this helps! Replies to this message: baysailor (Jan 20, 2008 8:16 pm) mschmal (Jan 22, 2008 3:00 pm)
#1449 of 1583 Green Car Advisor by pf_flyer HOST Sep 14, 2007 (1:10 pm)
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#1450 of 1583 Re: Interior by jefe74 Sep 15, 2007 (8:13 am)
Replying to: pf_flyer (Sep 14, 2007 1:10 pm) Why only tan? get some real options for the hybrid. It's the biggest thing making me reconsider.

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