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Driving – FORD 2009 Explorer v.3 User Manual

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P (Park)

This position locks the transmission
and prevents the rear wheels from
turning.

To put your vehicle in gear:
• Press the brake pedal
• Start the engine
• Press the gearshift lever release

button (on the front of the lever)
and shift into the desired gear

To put your vehicle in P (Park):
• Come to a complete stop
• Move the gearshift lever and

securely latch it in P (Park)

WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure
the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the off

position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.

R (Reverse)

With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward.
Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R
(Reverse).

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) with Overdrive

The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmission
operates in gears one through six.

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