Manual S Position
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
In manual S position:
- the transmission provides maximum engine braking.
- gears 1 through 6 are available.
- the driver can manually shift the transmission to gears 1 through 6 using the paddle switches located on the steering wheel.
- grade assist is activated.
- the transmission will select gears that will provide the engine braking desired, based on the vehicle inputs, this will increase engine rpm during engine braking.