2006/2007 ESCAPE HYBRID OR MARINER HYBRID
EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDE
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FOREWORD
Escape Hybrid or Mariner Hybrid emergency response procedures are similar to those for a traditional gasoline powered vehicle with the exception of the high voltage electrical system.
The Escape Hybrid or Mariner Hybrid vehicle uses a conventional gasoline engine in addition to an electric motor to power the vehicle. The energy used to power the vehicle comes from gasoline (used by the internal combustion engine) and electricity (used by the electric motor). The energy used to power the vehicle is stored:
•Gasoline is stored in a traditional fuel tank
•Electricity is stored in the high voltage battery pack
The combination of a gasoline engine and electric motor provides for improved performance (V6 performance with a 4 cylinder engine and electric motor), reduced emissions and most importantly – improved fuel economy. The system is self contained (a generator recharges the battery during braking and cruising) so you never have to plug a hybrid in to recharge the batteries. For further information, the following website may be useful: http://www.fordvehicles.com/escapehybrid/technology/
The information in this guide will allow you to respond to Escape Hybrid or Mariner Hybrid vehicles as safely as you do with conventional vehicles.
The Escape Hybrid or Mariner Hybrid has been designed with many features for your protection. These features should help provide you with safe access to the vehicle under various conditions. However whenever you approach a high voltage vehicle in a Fire, Rescue or Recovery situation, you must always follow one cardinal rule.
ALWAYS ASSUME THE VEHICLE’S HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM IS POWERED UP !
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ESCAPE HYBRID OR MARINER HYBRID VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
•A unique Hybrid label is located on the lift gate, the front driver's door, and the front passenger's door. This can be used to identify an Escape Hybrid or Mariner Hybrid vehicle.
•The Escape Hybrid or Mariner Hybrid also has a unique left rear quarter glass that contains the high voltage battery air intake.
Hybrid label on front doors |
Unique quarter glass with |
Hybrid label on lift gate |
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high voltage battery air intake |
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•Hybrid vehicles also have unique underhood appearance. The engine cover has a hybrid label for easy identification.
Hybrid label on the engine cover
•The 5th, 6th, and 7th alphanumeric characters of the Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) identify hybrid vehicles. Hybrid Escapes have a U95 or U96 in the 5th, 6th, and 7th position of the VIN. Hybrid Mariners will have U98 in the same positions.
SAMPLE
1 F M Y U 9 6 H 3 5 K A 0 0 1 4 1
4WD Hybrid Escape
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