Negative Split Mode
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
In this mode the internal combustion engine is running but the generator motor is reducing the engine speed. This mode is never preferred but occurs when all of the following vehicle conditions are met:
- The engine is running.
- The vehicle speed is high.
- The high voltage traction battery is charged.
- Reducing engine throttle is not desired.