FORD 2011 Mustang v.2 - Manual (Page 213)

N (Neutral)
With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is
free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position.
D (Drive) standard mode
The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmission
operates in gears one through six.
D (Drive) with grade assist
Press the transmission control
switch on the side of the shift
handle to activate grade assist.
• This position allows for all
forward gears and provides
increased engine braking.
• Grade assist lamp is illuminated.
• Use with driving conditions such
as hilly terrain, heavy loads,
trailer towing and when engine
braking is required.
• To return to standard mode, press the transmission control switch.
The grade assist lamp will not be illuminated.
• Standard mode is automatically returned each time the key is turned
off.
3 (Third)
This position allows for third gear only.
• Provides engine braking.
• To return to D (Drive), move the transmission shift lever into the D
(Drive) position.
• Selecting 3 (Third) at higher speeds will cause the transmission to
downshift to third gear at the appropriate vehicle speed.
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