Driving – FORD 2003 Escort User Manual

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L(Low)

Use L (Low) when added engine
braking is desired or when
descending steep hills.

The automatic transaxle will shift into the proper gear to ascend any
grade without any need to shift to L (Low).

Do not go faster than 61 km/h (38 mph) when in this gear. You can
upshift fromL (Low) to

(overdrive) at any time.

When parking, do not use the gearshift in place of the parking
brake. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the

gearshift is securely latched in Park (P). Turn off the ignition
whenever you leave your vehicle. Never leave your vehicle unattended
while it is running. If you do not take these precautions, your vehicle
may move unexpectedly and injure someone.

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may be rocked out by
shifting fromforward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in a
steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear.

Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating
temperature or damage to the transmission may occur.

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

Driving