Ford Ranger Owner's Manual page 126

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 sport (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 General
Information (page 67).
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Transmission
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Hints on driving with an automatic
transmission
WARNING
Do not idle the engine for long
periods of time in drive (D) with the
brakes applied.
Moving off
WARNING
It is not possible to tow-start or
push-start a vehicle fitted with an
automatic transmission. See Jump
Starting the Vehicle (page 179).
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 neutral (N) or park (P).
Kickdown
Press the accelerator pedal fully with the
transmission selector lever in the drive (D)
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.
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