Ford 2014 Escape v.1 User Manual download pdf (Page 139)

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

WARNINGS

Always set the parking brake fully

and make sure the gearshift is

latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition

to the off position and remove the key

whenever you leave your vehicle.

Do not apply the brake pedal and

accelerator pedal simultaneously.

Applying both pedals simultaneously

for more than three seconds will limit

engine rpm, which may result in difficulty

maintaining speed in traffic and could lead

to serious injury.

Understanding the Positions of

Your Automatic Transmission

Putting your vehicle in gear:

1. Fully press down the brake pedal.

2. Press and hold the button on the front

of the gearshift lever.

3. Move the gearshift lever into the

desired gear.

4. Release the button and your

transmission will remain in the selected

gear.

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P (Park)

This position locks the transmission and

prevents the front wheels from turning.

Come to a complete stop before putting

your vehicle into and out of P (Park)

R (Reverse)

With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the

vehicle will move backward. Always come

to a complete stop before shifting into and

out of R (Reverse).

N (Neutral)

With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the

vehicle can be started and is free to roll.

Hold the brake pedal down while in this

position.

D (Drive)

The normal driving position for the best

fuel economy. Transmission operates in

gears one through six.

S (Sport)

Moving the gearshift lever to S (Sport):

• Provides additional grade (engine)

braking and extends lower gear

operation to enhance performance for

uphill climbs, hilly terrain or

mountainous areas. This will increase

engine RPM during engine braking.

• Provides additional lower gear

operation through the automatic

transmission shift strategy.

• Gears are selected more quickly and

at higher engine speeds.

SelectShift Automatic®

Transmission (If Equipped)

Your SelectShift automatic transmission

gives you the ability to manually change

gears.

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Transmission

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