Driving
2
(Se con d)
This position allows for second gear only.
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Provides engine braking.
Use to start-up on slippery roads.
To return to D (Overdrive) , move the gearshift lever into the D
(
Overdrive) position.
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Selecting 2 (Second) at higher speeds will cause the transaxle to
downshift to second gear at the appropriate vehicle speed.
1
(Fir st )
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Provides maximum engine braking.
Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever.
Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First)
when vehicle reaches slower speeds.
When parking, do not use the gearshift in place of the parking
brake. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the
gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) . Turn off the ignition
whenever you leave your vehicle. Never leave your vehicle unattended
while it is running. If you do not take these precautions, your vehicle
may move unexpectedly and injure someone.
For ced down shift s
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Allowed in D (Overdrive) or Drive.
Depress the accelerator to the floor.
Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may be rocked out by
shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in a
steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear.
Do not rock the vehicle if the engin e is not at nor ma l ope rating
tempe rature or da ma ge to the transmission ma y occu r.
Do not rock the vehicle for mor e tha n a min ute or da ma ge to the
transmission and tir es ma y occu r, or the engin e ma y ove rhe at.
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2006
Escape (204)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
| Categories | Ford Escape Manuals, Ford Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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Overdrive should be on all the time