Transmission, Automatic transmission – FORD 2015 Transit v.1 User Manual
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARNINGS
Always set the parking brake fully
and make sure you shift the gearshift
lever to park (P). Switch the ignition
off and remove the key whenever you leave
your vehicle.
Do not apply the brake pedal and
accelerator pedal simultaneously.
Applying both pedals simultaneously
for more than three seconds will limit
engine rpm, which may result in difficulty
maintaining speed in traffic and could lead
to serious injury.
Understanding the Gearshift Lever
Positions of the Automatic
Transmission
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Tow/Haul button
T/H
Park
P
Reverse
R
Neutral
N
Drive
D
Manual shifting
M
Manual upshift
+
Manual downshift
-
Tow/Haul (T/H) (If Equipped)
Tow/Haul delays transmission upshift to
reduce the frequency of transmission
shifting.
The system provides engine braking in all
forward gears when the gearshift lever is
in drive (D). Engine braking helps you to
slow and control your vehicle when
descending a grade.
Depending on trailer load and driving
conditions, the transmission may
downshift when descending a grade.
Downshifting will depend on the amount
of vehicle braking applied.
Switching Tow/Haul On and Off
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To switch tow/haul on, press the
T/H button. The tow haul
indicator lamp will illuminate in
the instrument cluster.
1.
Shift the gearshift lever to drive (D).
2. Press the button. The instrument
cluster will display the indicator lamp.
3. Press the button again to switch the
system off. The transmission will return
to normal drive (D) mode.
Park (P)
WARNINGS
Do not shift the gearshift lever to
park (P) when your vehicle is moving.
This can cause damage to the
transmission not covered by the vehicle
warranty, and can result in a crash or
serious injury.
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Transit (TTH) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2014
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