Ford 2006 Mondeo, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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P = Park
WARNINGS
This position should be selected
only when the vehicle is
stationary.
Always apply the parking brake
and make sure that the selector
lever is securely latched in P. Turn off
the ignition whenever you leave the
vehicle.
If position P is not selected, a
warning chime will sound when
the driver’s door is opened.
In this position, the transmission is
locked.
The engine should be started with
the selector lever in position
P . If
necessary, it can also be started in
position
N .
After starting the engine, the lever
can be moved out of this position
only when the
foot brake is
depressed
and the
locking
button pressed in .
R = Reverse
WARNING
This position should be selected
only when the vehicle is
stationary and the engine is idling.
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Depress the brake pedal when
selecting
R
.
N = Neutral
WARNING
In this position, you have to
depress the brake pedal or
apply the parking brake to prevent
the vehicle from moving.
In this position no power is
transmitted to the drive wheels.
D = Drive
This is the normal driving position.
When the brake is released, the
vehicle will creep. All forward gears
are selected automatically depending
on driving conditions.
+/− = Gears 1−5 (5-speed
transmission)
When shifting manually, gears 1 , 2 ,
3 , 4 and 5 can be selected.
2 = Gear 2 (4-speed
transmission)
The transmission remains
permanently in second gear. This
position should be selected on down
hill gradients to avoid unnecessary
use of the brakes, and on long uphill
gradients and twisty roads. It can also
be used for initial start-off on icy
roads.
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