FORD 1998 Escort - Manual (Page 95)

R (Reverse)
With the gearshift in R (Reverse),
the vehicle will move backward.
You should always come to a
complete stop before shifting in
and out of R (Reverse).
N (Neutral)
With the gearshift in the N
(Neutral) position, the vehicle can
be started and is free to roll. Hold
the brake pedal down while in this
position.
P
R
N
D
D
L
P
R
N
D
D
L
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