Ford 2005 Ranger, Owner'S Manual, Page: 146 / 256

P (Park)
This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from
turning.
To put your vehicle in gear:
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Start the engine
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Depress the brake pedal
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Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear
To put your vehicle in P (Park):
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Come to a complete stop
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Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park)
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is
latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and
remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.
R (Reverse)
With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward.
Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R
(Reverse).
N (Neutral)
With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is
free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position.
D (Drive) with Overdrive
The normal driving position for the
best fuel economy. Transmission
operates in gears one through five.
D (Drive) without Overdrive
D (Drive) with Overdrive can be
deactivated by pressing the
transmission control switch on the
end of the gearshift lever.
•
This position allows for all forward gears except overdrive.
O/D
ON/OFF
2005 Ranger (ran)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)
Driving
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