Ford Automobile User Manual page 120

Driving with Durashift EST
Moving off
Depress the footbrake and move
the selector lever from N to D. The
transmission will be in automated
mode and first gear will be engaged.
When the footbrake is released, on
a flat surface the vehicle will creep.
See also the sections Creeping,
page 115, Stopping, page 120 and
Driving on inclines, page 121.
Press the accelerator pedal to drive
away.
• Moving away in sand, mud or
snow
If it becomes necessary to rock the
vehicle to free it from snow, mud
etc. move the selector lever
between D and R repeatedly whilst
applying light pressure to the
accelerator pedal.
Do not race the engine and
avoid sudden acceleration.
To protect the system the starting
off aid is disabled at very high
clutch temperatures.
On vehicles with a petrol engine
and in manual mode the second
gear can be selected by using + to
improve pulling away in winter
conditions etc..
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