Driving
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Depress the brake pedal
Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear
To put your vehicle in P (Park) :
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Come to a complete stop
Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park)
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Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is
latched in P (Park) . Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and
remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.
R (Reverse )
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
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Reverse) .
N (Neutral)
With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral) , the vehicle can be started and is
free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position.
(
Ove rdr ive )
The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. The transaxle
operates in gears one through four.
D (Drive )
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This position allows for all forward gears except overdrive.
Provides more engine braking than (Overdrive) .
Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to
other gears. Examples: city traffic, hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer
towing and when engine braking is required.
(Fir st )
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Provides maximum engine braking.
Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever.
Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First)
when vehicle reaches slower speeds.
When parking, do not use the gearshift in place of the parking
brake. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the
gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) . Turn off the ignition
whenever you leave your vehicle. Never leave your vehicle unattended
while it is running. If you do not take these precautions, your vehicle
may move unexpectedly and injure someone.
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2007
Taurus (tau)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
| Categories | Ford Manuals, Ford Taurus Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2007 |
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| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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