Ford C-MAX Owner's Manual page 141

Hints on driving with an automatic
transmission
CAUTION
Do not idle the engine for long periods
of time in drive with the brakes
applied.
Moving off
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. Select neutral or park.
Kickdown
Press the accelerator pedal fully with the
selector lever in the drive position to select
the next lowest gear for optimum
performance. Release the accelerator
pedal when you no longer require
kickdown.
Emergency park position release
lever
Use the lever to move the selector lever
from the park position in the event of an
electrical malfunction or if your vehicle has
a flat battery.
C-MAX (CB7)
Transmission
1. Insert a small flat-bladed tool into the
slot.
2. Turn the tool through 90 degrees.
3. Push downwards on the tool to detach
the gaiter frame from the trim panel.
4. Push downwards on the gaiter frame
to release the lever and move the
selector lever from the park position.
5. Pull upwards on the gaiter until the
gaiter frame engages in the trim panel.
Note: If position P is selected again, this
procedure must be repeated.
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