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Driving – FORD 1998 Taurus User Manual

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malfunction. You should contact your dealer as soon
as possible or damage to the transaxle could occur.

2 (Second - if equipped)

Use 2 (Second) for
start-up on slippery
roads or to give you
more engine braking to
slow your vehicle on
downgrades.

1 (First)

Use 1 (First) for when
added engine braking
is desired when
descending steep hills.

The automatic
transaxle will shift to
the proper gear to
ascend any grade
without any need to
shift to 1 (First).

Do not go faster than 61 km/h (38 mph) when in
this gear. You can upshift from 1 (First) to overdrive
at any time.

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