2015 Ford Fusion Energi Owner Manual Printing 1 - Page 152

Unique Driving Characteristics HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE Plug-in Power Mode and Hybrid Mode (Fusion Energi Only) You must plug in your Fusion Energi vehicle regularly for optimal use of the high voltage battery's extended range capability. When you charge your vehicle, you add electrical energy that is then used to propel the vehicle in plug-in power mode. You can view your estimated electric range on the Energy Use screen on the left-hand information display. You can also configure MyView to include detailed vehicle range information. See Information Displays (page 94). The system maximizes the use of electric-only operation in plug-in power mode. System conditions may require engine operation; however, the system uses plug-in power whenever possible. When your plug-in power has been depleted, the powertrain system will automatically switch to hybrid mode. Your battery gauge will transition to a simple battery graphic upon entering hybrid mode. Hybrid mode uses both the gasoline engine and electric motor to power your vehicle and maximize fuel economy as with Fusion Hybrid. EV Modes (Fusion Energi Only) Your vehicle contains selectable EV modes through the EV button on the center console. Auto EV This mode provides an automatic use of high voltage E155152 battery power during the drive, staying in electric mode when possible and running the engine when needed. This mode will be the only one available if the plug-in power has been depleted. EV Now This mode provides an electric only driving experience using E144814 plug-in power. The left-hand information display will change to an Energy Use screen that supplies EV specific tools and functions. The vehicle may accelerate more slowly and the top speed may be lower than in Auto mode. Your engine may be enabled at any time by using one of the following methods: Press the OK button on the left 5-way steering wheel control while viewing the Energy Use screen. The vehicle will enable the engine as needed, and will automatically return to EV Now after eight seconds or when the engine is no longer needed. 2. Press the accelerator pedal fully. A pop up message stating Press OK to Enable Engine will appear. Press OK on the left steering wheel button to activate as needed. The message will disappear if you release the accelerator pedal. 3. Press the EV button. This will change the mode to EV Later and permit engine operation. The vehicle may automatically enter Engine Enabled mode if system conditions require it. A message Engine Enabled for System Performance will display if this occurs. This is normal function, and your vehicle will return to EV Now when possible. 1. E144814 These modes are available when the vehicle can run under high voltage battery power. With the vehicle in driving mode, you can change EV modes with each press of the EV button. The current mode displays in the left hand instrument cluster screen. 149 Fusion/Mondeo (CC7), enUSA