Ford 2008 Escape Hybrid Automobile User Manual


 
Understanding the gearshift positions of the
electronically-controlled Continuously Variable Transaxle (eCVT)
P (Park)
This position locks the transaxle and prevents the front wheels from
turning.
To put your vehicle in gear:
Start the engine
Release the parking brake
Depress the brake pedal
Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear
To put your vehicle in P (Park):
Come to a complete stop
Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park)
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is
latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and
remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.
2008 Escape Hybrid (ehv)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Driving
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