Ford 1997 Aspire Manual page 114

Hold the brake pedal down while you
move the gearshift lever from position to
position. If you do not hold the brake
pedal down, your vehicle may move
unexpectedly and injure someone.
NOTE: If the gearshift selector lever will not
move with the key on and the brake
pedal depressed refer to Shift-lock
system in the Index.
Once the gearshift is secure in the desired
position, release the brake pedal and use the
accelerator as necessary.
Backing Up
With the gearshift in the R (Reverse) position,
the vehicle will move backward. You should
always come to a complete stop before shifting
into or out of R (Reverse).
Driving
When to use D (Drive)
This is the normal driving position for your
vehicle. As your vehicle picks up speed the
transaxle will automatically upshift. The
transaxle will automatically downshift as speed
decreases.
When to use 1 (First)
Do not go faster than 40 mph (64 km/h) in this
gear. You can upshift from 1 (First) into 2
(Second) or D (Drive) at any speed.
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