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Driving – FORD 1998 Mustang User Manual

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Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear.

Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few
minutes. The transmission and tires may be
damaged or the engine may overheat.

Always set the parking brake fully and make
sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park).

Turn off the ignition whenever you leave your
vehicle.

If the parking brake is fully released, but the
brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the

brakes may not be working properly. See your
dealer or a qualified service technician.

Driving with a 4–speed automatic transmission
(if equipped)

Understanding gearshift positions

Pull the gearshift lever towards you and downward
to move the automatic gearshift.

Hold the brake pedal down while you move
the gearshift lever from P (Park) to another

position. If you do not hold the brake pedal down,
your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure
someone.

Driving

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