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FORD 2003 Escape v.1 User Manual

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Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute or damage to the
transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may overheat.

MANUAL TRANSAXLE OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)

USING THE CLUTCH

Vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle have a starter interrupt
interlock that prevents cranking of the engine unless the clutch pedal is
depressed.

When starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle, you must:

1. Put the gearshift lever in the
neutral position.

2. Hold down the brake pedal.

3. Depress the clutch pedal.

4. Without depressing the
accelerator pedal, turn the ignition
to position 4 (START), release the
ignition as soon as the engine starts.

5. Let the engine idle for a few
seconds.

6. Release the brake pedal, then
slowly release the clutch pedal while
pressing down slowly on the
accelerator pedal.

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