Ford Automobile User Manual page 109

Driving
P = Park
In this position, the transmission is
locked.
This position should be
selected only when the
vehicle is stationary.
Whenever you leave the
vehicle, make sure that the
selector lever is securely latched
in P , always apply the handbrake
fully and turn off the ignition.
A warning signal will sound
if the drivers door is opened
when position P is not selected.
In addition, on vehicles with a
Message Centre, this message will
appear in the display and the
display warning light illuminates
amber.
The battery saver deactivates this
alarm 10 seconds after the key is
turned to position 0.
The key can be removed from the
ignition lock only in position P.
Before the transmission reaches
normal operating temperature, it
runs in a special mode. See section
Cold mode on page 112.
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R = Reverse
This position should be selected
only when the vehicle is stationary
and the engine is idling.
N = Neutral
In this position, no power is
transmitted to the drive wheels.
In this position, you have to
depress the brake pedal or
apply the handbrake to prevent
the vehicle from moving.
D = Drive
When stationary, this
position should only be
selected when the engine is
idling.
This is the normal driving position.
When the brake pedal is released,
the vehicle will creep. All forward
gears are selected automatically
depending on driving conditions.