Ford RANGER Owner's Manual page 125

WARNINGS
The transmission will automatically
downshift when the engine speed is
too low.
P
R
N
D
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Manual shifting can be done only when the
selector lever is in position S. Move the
transmission selector lever forward to
downshift and backward to upshift.
When the vehicle is stationary, only the 1st
and 2nd gears can be selected.
Manual shifting is sequential, therefore
gears cannot be skipped.
The transmission will remain in the
selected gear. When the engine speed is
too low or idle, it will downshift to 2nd gear.
The selected gear is indicated in the
instrument cluster. See (page 66).
Hints on driving with an automatic
transmission
WARNING
Do not idle the engine for long
periods of time in drive with the
brakes applied.
Transmission
-
S
+
Moving off
It is not possible to tow-start or
push-start a vehicle fitted with an
automatic transmission. See Jump
Starting the Vehicle (page 178).
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal.
Stopping
1. Release the accelerator pedal and
press the brake pedal.
2. Apply the parking brake.
3. Move the transmission selector lever
to N or P.
Kickdown
Press the accelerator pedal fully with the
transmission selector lever in the drive
position to select the lower gear for
optimum performance. Release the
accelerator pedal when you no longer
require kickdown.
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or
Snow
Note: Do not rock your vehicle if the engine
is not at normal operating temperature or
damage to the transmission may occur.
Note: Do not rock your vehicle for more
than a minute or damage to the
transmission and tires may occur, or the
engine may overheat.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow,
it may be rocked out by shifting between
forward and reverse gears, stopping
between shifts in a steady pattern. Press
lightly on the accelerator in each gear.
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