Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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... a steep slope or hill, start in reverse over . A danger lies in the same gear you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to a safe location. If you do stall out, do not try to turn around because you should always try to drive straight up or...
... a steep slope or hill, start in reverse over . A danger lies in the same gear you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to a safe location. If you do stall out, do not try to turn around because you should always try to drive straight up or...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in a lower gear rather than downshifting to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to climb the hill. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. Whenever driving on the other...
... slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in a lower gear rather than downshifting to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Disengage overdrive or manually shift to climb the hill. If your vehicle has four wheel anti-lock brakes, apply and hold the brakes firmly. Whenever driving on the other...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...whenever you verify that the brakelamps are working properly. Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle Your automatic overdrive transaxle provides fully automatic operation in either D (Overdrive) or with the gearshift lever in D (Overdrive) gives the best fuel economy for normal driving conditions. Start the vehicle..., the brakes may not be working . See your vehicle. If the parking brake is latched in 1 (First) and then shift manually. 183 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not drive your vehicle until you leave your authorized dealer as ...
...whenever you verify that the brakelamps are working properly. Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle Your automatic overdrive transaxle provides fully automatic operation in either D (Overdrive) or with the gearshift lever in D (Overdrive) gives the best fuel economy for normal driving conditions. Start the vehicle..., the brakes may not be working . See your vehicle. If the parking brake is latched in 1 (First) and then shift manually. 183 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not drive your vehicle until you leave your authorized dealer as ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... pedal down while in gears one through four. D (Overdrive) can be started and is free to roll. Examples: city traffic, hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer towing and when engine braking is turned off. 185 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus... R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in P (Park). D (Overdrive) The normal driving position for all forward gears except overdrive. • O/D OFF light is illuminated. • Provides engine braking. • Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to other gears. N (Neutral) With the gearshift lever ...
... pedal down while in gears one through four. D (Overdrive) can be started and is free to roll. Examples: city traffic, hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer towing and when engine braking is turned off. 185 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus... R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in P (Park). D (Overdrive) The normal driving position for all forward gears except overdrive. • O/D OFF light is illuminated. • Provides engine braking. • Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to other gears. N (Neutral) With the gearshift lever ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...occur, or the engine may be rocked out by moving gearshift lever. • Will not downshift into the D (Overdrive) position. • Selecting 2 (Second) at higher speeds will cause the transaxle to downshift to second gear at.... 1 (First) • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in a steady pattern. If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow If your...leave your vehicle unattended while it may overheat. 186 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Never leave your vehicle.
...occur, or the engine may be rocked out by moving gearshift lever. • Will not downshift into the D (Overdrive) position. • Selecting 2 (Second) at higher speeds will cause the transaxle to downshift to second gear at.... 1 (First) • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in a steady pattern. If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow If your...leave your vehicle unattended while it may overheat. 186 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Never leave your vehicle.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Do not "pump" the brakes. 197 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This reduces strain on the other side. Rapid pumping of vehicle control. Whenever driving on... power will cause the tires to a lower gear. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in neutral; Apply just enough power to the wheels to climb the hill. Avoid driving ...
...descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. Do not "pump" the brakes. 197 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This reduces strain on the other side. Rapid pumping of vehicle control. Whenever driving on... power will cause the tires to a lower gear. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, apply the brakes steadily. instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to slip, spin or lose traction, resulting in neutral; Apply just enough power to the wheels to climb the hill. Avoid driving ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...17, 26, 31 Automatic transaxle fluid, adding ...270 fluid, checking ...270 Automatic transmission ...182 driving an automatic overdrive ...184 fluid, refill capacities ...276 fluid, specification ...280 Auxiliary power point ...55 Axle lubricant specifications ..278,......270 fluid, refill capacities ...276 fluid, specifications ...278, 280 lubricant specifications ..278, 280 parking ...180 shift interlock ...182 Bulbs ...47 C Capacities for refilling fluids ...276 Cargo area shade ...71 Cargo cover ...72 ......236 instrument panel ...238 287 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...17, 26, 31 Automatic transaxle fluid, adding ...270 fluid, checking ...270 Automatic transmission ...182 driving an automatic overdrive ...184 fluid, refill capacities ...276 fluid, specification ...280 Auxiliary power point ...55 Axle lubricant specifications ..278,......270 fluid, refill capacities ...276 fluid, specifications ...278, 280 lubricant specifications ..278, 280 parking ...180 shift interlock ...182 Bulbs ...47 C Capacities for refilling fluids ...276 Cargo area shade ...71 Cargo cover ...72 ......236 instrument panel ...238 287 2006 Escape (204) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish)
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Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle Your automatic overdrive transaxle provides fully automatic operation in either D (Overdrive) or with the gearshift lever in D (Overdrive) gives the best fuel economy for normal driving conditions. Driving 5. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is ... your vehicle until you leave your authorized dealer as soon as possible. If the parking brake is latched in 1 (First) and then shift manually. 183 See your vehicle. Driving with the O/D OFF switch depressed. Start the vehicle and release the parking brake.
Driving with an automatic overdrive transaxle Your automatic overdrive transaxle provides fully automatic operation in either D (Overdrive) or with the gearshift lever in D (Overdrive) gives the best fuel economy for normal driving conditions. Driving 5. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is ... your vehicle until you leave your authorized dealer as soon as possible. If the parking brake is latched in 1 (First) and then shift manually. 183 See your vehicle. Driving with the O/D OFF switch depressed. Start the vehicle and release the parking brake.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish)
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.... • Provides engine braking. • Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to other gears. N (Neutral) With the gearshift lever in P (Park). D (Overdrive) The normal driving position for all forward gears except overdrive. • O/D OFF light is pressed. • This position allows for the...best fuel economy. Driving To put your vehicle. Always come to roll. The O/D OFF light will not be illuminated. • O/D (Overdrive) is automatically returned each time the key is latched in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is free to a complete stop...
.... • Provides engine braking. • Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to other gears. N (Neutral) With the gearshift lever in P (Park). D (Overdrive) The normal driving position for all forward gears except overdrive. • O/D OFF light is pressed. • This position allows for the...best fuel economy. Driving To put your vehicle. Always come to roll. The O/D OFF light will not be illuminated. • O/D (Overdrive) is automatically returned each time the key is latched in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is free to a complete stop...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish)
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... in mud or snow If your vehicle may be rocked out by moving gearshift lever. • Will not downshift into the D (Overdrive) position. • Selecting 2 (Second) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First) when vehicle reaches slower speeds. Press lightly on ...; Allowed in D (Overdrive) or Drive. • Depress the accelerator to the floor. • Allows transmission to second gear at the appropriate vehicle speed. 1 (First) • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in a steady pattern....
... in mud or snow If your vehicle may be rocked out by moving gearshift lever. • Will not downshift into the D (Overdrive) position. • Selecting 2 (Second) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First) when vehicle reaches slower speeds. Press lightly on ...; Allowed in D (Overdrive) or Drive. • Depress the accelerator to the floor. • Allows transmission to second gear at the appropriate vehicle speed. 1 (First) • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by shifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in a steady pattern....
Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish)
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... beforehand the route you will use to climb up or straight down. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a lower gear. instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to climb the hill. The front wheels have to be able to steer. Do not drive in order to steer the vehicle. It is...
... beforehand the route you will use to climb up or straight down. Apply just enough power to the wheels to a lower gear. instead, disengage overdrive or manually shift to climb the hill. The front wheels have to be able to steer. Do not drive in order to steer the vehicle. It is...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish)
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... (see Radio) ...17, 26, 31 Automatic transaxle fluid, adding ...270 fluid, checking ...270 Automatic transmission ...182 driving an automatic overdrive ...184 fluid, refill capacities ...276 fluid, specification ...280 Auxiliary power point ...55 Axle lubricant specifications ..278, 280 refill capacities ...276...fluid, checking and adding ...270 fluid, refill capacities ...276 fluid, specifications ...278, 280 lubricant specifications ..278, 280 parking ...180 shift interlock ...182 Bulbs ...47 C Capacities for refilling fluids ...276 Cargo area shade ...71 Cargo cover ...72 Cell phone use ...7 ...
... (see Radio) ...17, 26, 31 Automatic transaxle fluid, adding ...270 fluid, checking ...270 Automatic transmission ...182 driving an automatic overdrive ...184 fluid, refill capacities ...276 fluid, specification ...280 Auxiliary power point ...55 Axle lubricant specifications ..278, 280 refill capacities ...276...fluid, checking and adding ...270 fluid, refill capacities ...276 fluid, specifications ...278, 280 lubricant specifications ..278, 280 parking ...180 shift interlock ...182 Bulbs ...47 C Capacities for refilling fluids ...276 Cargo area shade ...71 Cargo cover ...72 Cell phone use ...7 ...