Ford 1996 Aspire Manual page 45

Shift-lock System
For your safety, the optional automatic transaxle
has a shift-lock system, which prevents shifting
the transaxle out of the P (Park) position without
depressing the brake pedal when the ignition
key is in the ON position.
To shift the transaxle out of the P (Park)
position:
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine.
3. Push in the thumb lock button and move the
gearshift lever.
4. See Emergency Override System later in this
section for more information.
NOTE: When the ignition key is in the ACC
or LOCK position, the transaxle cannot
be shifted from the P (Park) position.
If the brake pedal is repeatedly
depressed and released when the
ignition is in the ON position and the
selector lever is in the P (Park)
position, a chattering near the gearshift
lever may be heard. This is not a
malfunction.
NOTE: Your vehicle's gearshift lever is
securely latched in P (Park) if you
cannot move it without pushing in the
thumb button. Keep the brake pedal
depressed while moving your gearshift
lever.
To make the system more effective, the ignition
key cannot be removed unless the gearshift
selector lever is in the P (Park) position.
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