2002 Ford Escort Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 111
2002 Ford Escort Manual
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Driving When starting a vehicle with a manual transaxle, you must: 1. Put the gearshift lever in the neutral position. 1 2 3 4 5 R 2. Hold down the brake pedal. 3. Depress the clutch pedal. 4. Turn the ignition key to 4 3 (START), then let the engine idle for a few seconds. 2 5. Release the brake pedal, then ON C II 4 slowly release the clutch pedal while pressing down slowly on the accelerator pedal. Do not drive with your foot resting 1 on the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch pedal to hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill. These actions will seriously reduce clutch life. ART ST III CK O0 L AC I 111
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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. Turn the ignition key to 4
(START), then let the engine idle
for a few seconds.
5. Release the brake pedal, then
slowly release the clutch pedal while
pressing down slowly on the
accelerator pedal.
Do not drive with your foot resting
on the clutch pedal and do not use
the clutch pedal to hold your vehicle
at a standstill while waiting on a hill. These actions will seriously reduce
clutch life.
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