Ford Escape 2009 Owner's Manual page 198

Driving
• Make sure the gearshift is in P
(Park).
If starting a vehicle with a manual
transmission:
• Make sure the parking brake is
set.
• Press and hold the clutch pedal
to the floor and put the gearshift
lever in N (Neutral).
3. Turn the key to 3 (on) without
turning the key to 4 (start).
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