Ford F-53 Motorhome Chassis 2019

User Manual - Page 40

For F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS 2019.

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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARNING: Always set the parking
brake fully and make sure you shift the
gearshift lever to first gear. Switch the
ignition off and remove the key whenever
you leave your vehicle.
WARNING: Do not apply the brake
pedal and accelerator pedal
simultaneously. Applying both pedals
simultaneously for more than a few
seconds will limit engine performance,
which may result in difficulty maintaining
speed in traffic and could lead to serious
injury.
Understanding the Positions of
Your Automatic Transmission
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P R N D 3 2 1
Putting your vehicle in or out of gear:
1. Fully press down the brake pedal.
2. Move the gearshift lever into the
desired gear.
3. Come to a complete stop.
4. Move the gearshift lever and securely
latch it in park (P)
The instrument cluster displays the current
gear.
Park (P)
This position locks the transmission and
prevents the wheels from turning.
Reverse (R)
With the gearshift lever in reverse (R), your
vehicle moves backward. Always come to
a complete stop before shifting into and
out of reverse (R).
Neutral (N)
With the gearshift lever in neutral (N), your
vehicle can be started and is free to roll.
Hold the brake pedal down when in this
position.
Drive (D)
Drive (D) is the normal driving position for
the best fuel economy. The overdrive
function allows automatic upshifts through
all available gears.
Third (3)
Transmission operates in third (3) gear
only. Use third (3) gear for improved
traction on slippery roads.
Second (2)
Transmission operates in second (2) gear
only. Use second (2) gear to start-up on
slippery roads.
First (1)
Transmission operates in first (1) gear
only.
Provides maximum engine braking.
Allows upshifts by moving gearshift
lever.
Does not downshift into first (1) gear
at high speeds; allows for first (1) gear
when vehicle reaches slower speeds.
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Motorhome (TY3) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201803, First-Printing
Transmission
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