Ford EXPLORER Supplemental Owner's Manual page 64

• Pull the left (-) paddle to downshift.
• Hold the (+) paddle for a few seconds
to switch the feature off.
Note: If you do not pull either paddle, the
feature switches off after a short period of
time.
Manually Shifting Gears in Manual (M)
Use this feature for engine braking on hilly
or mountainous roads, or to select a
specific gear.
• Shift to manual (M) to switch the
feature on.
• Pull the right (+) paddle to upshift.
• Pull the left (-) paddle to downshift.
• Shift to drive (D) to switch the feature
off.
Tow Mode
(If Equipped)
To activate tow mode, use the
drive mode switch on the center
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console.
The indicator light illuminates and a
message displays in the instrument cluster
when the system becomes active. Select
a different mode to switch the system off.
Explorer (CTW) Vehicles Built From: 27-09-2021, CG3954en enGBR, Edition date: 202107, First-Printing
Transmission
The Tow Mode Feature:
• Moves upshifts to higher engine speeds
to reduce the frequency of
transmission shifting.
• Provides engine braking in all forward
gears, which slows your vehicle and
assists you in controlling your vehicle
when descending a slope.
• Depending on driving conditions and
load conditions, it may downshift the
transmission, slow your vehicle and
control your vehicle speed when
descending a hill, without pressing the
accelerator pedal. The amount of
downshift braking provided varies
based upon the amount you press the
brake pedal.
The tow mode feature improves
transmission operation when towing a
trailer or a heavy load. All transmission
gear ranges are available when using tow
mode.
Transmission Not in Park (P)
Audible Warning
Sounds if you open the driver door before
shifting into park (P).
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud
or Snow
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow,
rock it out by shifting between forward and
reverse gears, stopping between shifts in
a steady pattern. Press lightly on the
accelerator in each gear.
Note: Do not rock the vehicle if the engine
is not at normal operating temperature or
damage to the transmission could occur.
Note: Do not rock the vehicle for more than
a minute or damage to the transmission and
tires may occur, or the engine could
overheat.
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