2018 Escape Owner's Manual

Transmission

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARNINGS Always fully apply the parking brake andmake sure you shift intopark (P). Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death. Do not apply the brake pedal and accelerator pedal simultaneously. Applyingbothpedals simultaneously for more than a few seconds will limit engine performance, which may result in difficulty maintaining speed in traffic and could lead to serious injury. Hold the brake pedal down when moving the gearshift lever. If you do not hold down the brake pedal, the vehicle may move unexpectedly, resulting in property damage, personal injury or death. Note: You may not be able to shift out of park (P) unless the intelligent access key is inside your vehicle. Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission

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Drive Sport

S Putting your vehicle in or out of gear: Press the button on the front of the transmission selector to shift to each position. The transmission selector position will be shown in the instrument cluster. 1. Fully press down on the brake pedal. 2. Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear. 3. When you are finished driving, come to a complete stop. 4. Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in park (P). Park (P) This position locks the transmission and prevents the wheels from turning. Reverse (R) With the gearshift lever in reverse (R), your vehicle moves backward. Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of reverse (R). Neutral (N) With the gearshift lever in neutral (N), your vehicle can be started and is free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position. Drive (D) Drive (D) is the normal driving position for the best fuel economy. The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts and downshifts through gears one through six.

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Park

Reverse Neutral

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