FORD 2014 Focus Electric - Manual (Page 150)

SINGLE-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure
the gearshift lever is latched in P (Park).
The single-speed transmission is built specifically to handle the high RPM
range that comes with an all-electric motor.
P (Park)
Note: The vehicle can only be
started in P (Park).
This position locks the transmission
and prevents the front wheels from
turning.
To put your vehicle in gear:
• Press 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).
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 your vehicle. The transmission operates
in a single gear built specifically to handle the high RPM range that
comes with an all-electric motor.
L (Low)
• Provides maximum motor braking.
• Is not intended for use under extended or normal driving conditions
and results in less miles per charge.
• The transmission may be shifted into L (Low) at any vehicle speed.
P
R
N
D
L
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2014 Focus Electric Vehicle (fob)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, May 2013
USA (fus)