Ford Fiesta 2019 Owner's Manual page 133

Selector Lever Positions
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P Park
R Reverse
N Neutral
D Drive
S Sport mode or manual shifting
+ Manual shift up
- Manual shift down
Press the button on the front of the
transmission selector lever to change to
each position.
The transmission selector lever position
will be shown in the information display.
P (Park)
Your vehicle will not move while the
transmission selector lever is in P. You can
start the engine with the transmission
selector lever in this position.
Note: An audible warning will sound if you
open the driver's door and you have not
moved the transmission selector lever to
park.
2019 Fiesta (CCT) Canada/United States of America, KE8J 19A321 AA enUSA, Edition date: 201806, Second-Printing
Transmission
R (Reverse)
With the transmission selector lever in R,
power is transmitted to the drive wheels
to allow your vehicle to move backward.
You cannot start the engine with the
transmission selector lever in this position.
Note: Always come to a complete stop
before shifting the transmission selector
lever out of reverse.
N (Neutral)
With the transmission selector lever in N,
power is not transmitted to the drive
wheels and the transmission is not locked,
it is possible your vehicle will move if the
brakes are not applied. You can start the
engine with the transmission selector lever
in this position.
D (Drive)
With the transmission selector lever in D,
your vehicle will shift automatically
through the forward gears. You cannot
start the engine with the transmission
selector lever in this position.
The transmission will select the
appropriate gear for optimum vehicle
performance and economy based on
ambient temperature, road gradient,
vehicle load, speed and your driving style.
When you use Drive mode it provides a
downshift function. See Downshift in this
section.
Note: A shift will occur only when your
vehicle and engine speeds are appropriate.
Sport Mode and Manual Shifting
Sport Mode
With the transmission selector lever in S,
gears are selected quicker and at higher
engine speeds. You cannot start the engine
with the transmission selector lever in this
position.
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