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Driving – FORD 1998 Contour User Manual

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Driving

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Automatic transaxle
(if equipped)

Vehicles equipped with an
automatic transaxle are equipped
with a brake-shift interlock feature
that prevents the gearshift lever
from being moved from the P
(Park) position unless the brake
pedal is depressed.

TRANSAXLE OPERATION

Putting your vehicle in gear

You must push the thumb button to
move the gearshift to the position
you choose.

To operate:

1. Start the engine.

2. Depress and hold the brake
pedal.

3. Move the gearshift lever out of P
(Park).

CDW IVB1-10Driving en C 5/15/97 8:52 PM Page 90