Drive Modes - Ford Ranger Owner's Manual

Manual shifting can be done only when the
selector lever is in position S. Move the
selector lever forward to downshift and
backward to upshift.
WARNING
Do not hold the selector lever
permanently in – or +.
When the vehicle is stationary, only the 1st
and 2nd gears can be selected.
Manual shifting is sequential, therefore
gears cannot be skipped.
The transmission will remain in the
selected gear. When the engine speed is
too low or idle, it will downshift to 2nd gear.
The selected gear is indicated in the
instrument cluster. See General
Information (page 64).

Drive modes

The transmission will select the
appropriate gear for optimum performance
based on ambient temperature, road
gradient, vehicle load and driver input.
Hints on driving with an automatic
transmission
Moving off
WARNING
It is not possible to tow-start or
push-start a vehicle fitted with an
automatic transmission. See
Jump-Starting the Vehicle (page 158).
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.
Ranger (TKE) Vehicles Built From: 03-12-2012, Vehicles Built Up To: 31-12-2013
Transmission
2. Apply the parking brake.
Kickdown
Press the accelerator pedal fully with the
selector lever in the drive position to select
the next highest gear for optimum
performance. Release the accelerator
pedal when you no longer require
kickdown.
Emergency park position release
button
Use the button to move the selector lever
from the park position in the event of an
electrical malfunction or if your vehicle has
a flat battery.
Take care when opening the cover.
Lift up the cover in the centre console next
to the selector lever with a suitable tool.
Push down the locking button in the slot
and simultaneously move the selector
lever out of the P position.
Note: If position P is selected again, this
procedure must be repeated.
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CAUTION