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Transmission

Reverse

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Note: Make sure that your vehicle is at a

complete stop before you shift into R

(Reverse). Failure to do so may damage the

transmission.

Note: The gearshift lever can only be

moved into R (Reverse) by moving it from

left of 3 (Third) and 4 (Fourth) before

shifting into R (Reverse). This is a lockout

feature that protects the transmission from

accidentally being shifted into R (Reverse)

from 5 (Fifth).

Hold the clutch pedal down and move the

gearshift lever into the neutral position.

Shift into R (Reverse).

If R (Reverse) is not fully engaged, press

the clutch pedal down and return the

gearshift to the neutral position. Release

the clutch pedal for a moment, then press

it down and shift to R (Reverse) again.

PowerShift Automatic

Transmission

WARNINGS

Always set the parking brake fully

and make sure the gearshift is

latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition

to the off position and remove the key

whenever you leave your vehicle.

Do not apply the brake pedal and

accelerator pedal simultaneously.

Applying both pedals simultaneously

for more than three seconds will limit

engine rpm, which may result in difficulty

maintaining speed in traffic and could lead

to serious injury.

Note: Some sound and shift characteristics

are unique to the transmission in your

vehicle. These operations are normal and

do not affect the durability of the

transmission.

Parking Your Vehicle

WARNING

Do not park your vehicle in Neutral,

it may move unexpectedly and injure

someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set

the parking brake fully.

Putting your vehicle in gear:

1. Fully press down the brake pedal.

2. Press and hold the button on the front

of the gearshift lever.

To park your vehicle:

3. Move the gearshift lever into the

desired gear.

4. Release the button and your

transmission will remain in the selected

gear.

1. Apply the brake and shift into the

neutral position.

2. Fully apply the parking brake, hold the

clutch pedal down, then shift into 1

(First).

3. Turn the ignition off.

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Transmission

Sport mode will remain on until you either

shift manually up or down the gears using

the + or - buttons on the side of the

gearshift lever or you move the

transmission selector lever to D (Drive).

SelectShift Automatic™

Transmission

Your SelectShift Automatic transmission

allows you the ability to change gears

manually.

To use SelectShift, move the gearshift

lever into S (Sport). Use the + or - buttons

on the side of your gearshift lever to

manually change gears.

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Press the (+) button to upshift.

Press the (-) button to downshift.

P (Park)

This position locks the transmission and

prevents the front wheels from turning.

Come to a complete stop before putting

your vehicle into and out of P (Park).

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).

R (Reverse)

Upshift to the recommended shift speeds

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).

according to the following chart:

Recommended upshift speed when

accelerating using SelectShift mode (for

optimum fuel economy)

N (Neutral)

With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), you

have the ability to start your vehicle and it

is free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down

while in this position.

Gear Upshift

mph (km/h)

From

15 mph (24

km/h)

D (Drive)

25 mph (40

km/h)

The normal driving position for the best

fuel economy.

40 mph (64

km/h)

S (Sport)

With the gearshift lever in S (Sport), you

have the ability to select gears quicker and

at higher engine speeds.

45 mph (72

km/h)

50 mph (80

km/h)

Ecosport (CBW) India

Transmission

The instrument cluster will display your

1. Apply the parking brake and switch the

ignition off before carrying out this

procedure.

currently selected gear.

Note: The transmission will automatically

upshift if your engine speed is too high or

downshift if your engine speed is too low.

2. Remove the retaining screw.

3. Remove the right side center console

side panel.

Brake-Shift Interlock Override

WARNINGS

Do not drive your vehicle until you

verify that the brake lamps are

working.

When doing this procedure, you will

be taking your vehicle out of P (park),

which means your 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.

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4. Press the brake pedal. Using a suitable

tool rotate the lever forward while

pulling the transmission selector lever

out of the P (park) position and into

the N (neutral) position.

Use the brake shift override 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.

5. Install the console cover.

6. Apply the brake pedal, start your

vehicle and release the parking brake.

HILL START ASSIST (IF EQUIPPED)

WARNINGS

The hill start assist feature does not

replace the parking brake. When you

leave the vehicle, always apply the

parking brake.

You must remain in the vehicle once

you have activated the hill start

assist feature.

During all times, you are responsible

for controlling the vehicle,

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supervising the hill start assist

system and intervening, if required.

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