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Silent Key Start
When starting your vehicle,
you may not hear your engine
because your hybrid-electric
vehicle is equipped with silent
key start. This fuel-saving
feature allows your vehicle
to be ready to drive without
requiring your gas engine to be
running. Look for the
Ready to Drive
indicator light
in your information display. When the light displays,
your vehicle has started and is ready to drive.
ECOSelect
This feature offers the best possible fuel economy with only a
slight impact to vehicle performance and comfort. To activate
ECOSelect, press the
button; a graphic appears on your
information display.
With ECOSelect active, you may notice:
»
Less aggressive cooling.
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Softer acceleration and changes in engine, braking and cruise
control behavior.
See the Unique Driving Characteristics chapter in your Owner's
Manual for more information.
Unique Driving Characteristics
This hybrid vehicle combines electric and gasoline propulsion
to provide breakthrough performance and improved efficiency.
Familiarizing yourself with these unique characteristics will provide
an optimal driving experience from your new vehicle.
Conditions that may cause the engine to start up or remain
running include:
considerable vehicle acceleration, vehicle speed
above 85 mph (137 km/h) (although this may vary during certain
climate or road conditions), ascending a hill and when the engine
is not warm enough to provide a requested cabin temperature.
Driving:
The gas engine automatically starts and stops to provide
power when needed and to save fuel when not needed. When
coasting at low speeds, coming to a stop or standing, the gas
engine normally shuts down and the vehicle operates in
electric-only mode.
Braking:
Your hybrid has 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.
Stopping:
The gas engine may shut off to conserve fuel as you
come to a stop. Restarting the vehicle is not required. Simply step
on the accelerator when you are ready to drive.
FUSION HYBRID FEATURES
