2013 Ford Escape Owner Manual Printing 4 - Page 155

Transmission SelectShift Automatic® Transmission (If Equipped) Your SelectShift automatic transmission gives you the ability to manually change gears if you'd like. To use SelectShift, move the gearshift lever into S (Sport). Now you can use the +/- buttons on the side of your gearshift lever to select gears. When using the toggle for manual shifting: • Press the (+) button to upshift. • Press the (-) button to downshift. Note: After you have assumed manual control with SelectShift your vehicle will remain in this mode until you return the gearshift lever from (S) Sport, back to (D) Drive. Upshift to the recommended shift speeds according to the following chart: Upshifts when accelerating (recommended for best fuel economy) Brake-Shift Interlock WARNINGS Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brake lamps are working. When doing this procedure, you will be taking the vehicle out of park which means the vehicle can roll freely. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always fully set the parking brake prior to doing this procedure. Use wheel chocks if appropriate. If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your authorized dealer. Use the brake shift interlock lever to move the gearshift lever from the park position in the event of an electrical malfunction or if your vehicle has a dead battery. Apply the parking brake and turn the ignition off before performing this procedure. 1. Insert a screwdriver (or similar tool) between the shifter bezel and the top finish panel. 2. Use the tool to unsnap the shifter bezel from the finish panel. Shift from: 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 5-6 15 mph (24 km/h) 25 mph (40 km/h) 40 mph (64 km/h) 45 mph (72 km/h) 50 mph (80 km/h) The instrument cluster will display the selected gear that you are currently in and a shift indicator arrow to assist in optimizing shifting. SelectShift will automatically make some shifts for you in the event that your engine speed is running at too high, or to low an RPM. Note: Engine damage may occur if excessive engine revving is held without shifting. ( 151 Escape (TM2)