Driving
R(Reverse)
WiththegearshiftleverinR(Reverse),thevehiclewillmovebackward.
AlwayscometoacompletestopbeforeshiftingintoandoutofR
(Reverse).
N(Neutral)
WiththegearshiftleverinN(Neutral),thevehiclecanbestartedandis
freetoroll.Holdthebrakepedaldownwhileinthisposition.
D(Drive)withOverdrive
Thenormaldrivingpositionforthebestfueleconomy.Transmission
operatesingearsonethroughsix.
D(Drive)withGradeAssist
Pressingthetransmissioncontrol
switchonthesideofthegearshift
leveractivatesGradeAssist.
GradeAssist
•
Improvesdrivingexperiencein
hillyterrainormountainousareas
byprovidingadditionalgrade
(engine)brakingandextends
lowergearoperationonuphill
climbs.
•
Providesadditionalengine
brakingthroughtheautomatic
transmissionshiftstrategywhich
reactstovehicleinputs(vehicle
acceleration,acceleratorpedal,
brakepedalandvehiclespeed).
•
•
Allowsthetransmissiontoselect
gearsthatwillprovidethedesired
enginebrakingbasedonthe
vehicleinputsmentionedabove.
ThiswillincreaseengineRPMduringenginebraking.
Thegradeassistlampinthe
instrumentclusterisilluminated.
GradeAssistisdesignedtoprovide
optimalgearselectioninhillyterrain
ormountainousareas.ItisrecommendedthatyoureturntoD(Drive)
onflatterraintoprovidethebestfueleconomyandtransmission
function.
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2010
Taurus(500)
OwnersGuide,3rdPrinting
USA(fus)
| Categories | Ford Manuals, Ford Taurus Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2010 |
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