Ford Falcon (FG) 2010, Manual

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Special features:
4 speed automatic
transmission
Automatic transmission grade
control logic (Automatic modes)
When driving downhill, the automatic
transmission’s grade control logic feature
will hold the current gear and look to
downshift further if the vehicle continues
to accelerate with the brake pedal
depressed. This feature prevents the
transmission changing to a higher gear.
WARNING
Although the automatic
transmission grade control logic
feature is intended to provide better
control of the vehicle while descending
grades, the driver should always feel
comfortable with the speed and handling
of the vehicle. It is advised that the driver
place the transmission in the lowest gear
possible and gradually bring the vehicle
down to their preferred speed.
Emergency downshift (Manual
mode)
If the vehicle is being driven in ’manual’
mode, an ’emergency kickdown’
feature may be available to the driver in
circumstances where rapid downshift
and acceleration is required. If the
accelerator pedal is pushed all the way
to the floor, in a gear that is high for the
desired acceleration response, and the
transmission calculates that acceleration
will be greater in a lower gear it will
change down to assist acceleration.
WARNING
Rapid acceleration and downshift
can compromise traction under
certain road and weather conditions.
Always observe the local speed limit and
drive safely, adjusting your driving to suit
the road and weather conditions.
Once kickdown has occurred, the
transmission will stay in the selected gear
until a new gear is manually selected or
automatic mode is selected. Kickdown
can be avoided in manual mode by not
pushing the accelerator all the way to the
floor.
“Limited operation” mode
Should the transmission control module
detect a potential fault, the transmission
may default to a ’limited operation’
mode. This mode is designed to prevent
the transmission from being damaged
while still allowing, in most cases, the car
to be driven to the nearest Authorised
Ford Dealer for inspection and (if
necessary) repair.
In this mode, the transmission will still
operate but with a limited operation
dependant on the fault detected. This
mode may be detected by the driver
through the following signs:
• The transmission selector indicator
on the instrument cluster flashing
• A change in shift operations
• Some gears becoming unavailable
Limited operation mode may also be
engaged if the battery charge falls below
9V.
In either case, it is recommended that
you take your vehicle immediately to the
nearest available Authorised Ford Dealer
for inspection and (if necessary) repair.
Transmission