2018_Taurus_Owners-Manual

Transmission

Upshifts when accelerating (recom- mended for best fuel economy) Shift from: 15 mph (24 km/h) 1 - 2 25 mph (40 km/h) 2 - 3 40 mph (64 km/h) 3 - 4 45 mph (72 km/h) 4 - 5 50 mph (80 km/h) 5 - 6 The instrument cluster will display the selected gear that you are currently in and a shift indicator arrow to assist in optimizing shifting. SelectShift will automatically make some shifts for you in the event that your engine speed is running at too high, or too low an RPM. Note: Engine damage may occur if excessive engine revving is held without shifting. Brake-Shift Interlock WARNINGS Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brake lamps are working. When doing this procedure, you need to take the transmission out of park (P) which means your vehicle can roll freely. To avoid unwanted vehicle movement, always fully apply the parking brake prior to doing this procedure. Use wheels chocks if appropriate. If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

E142629 • Press the (+) button to upshift. • Press the (-) button to downshift. If equippedwith steering wheel paddles:

E144821 • Pull the right paddle (+) to upshift. • Pull the left paddle (-) to downshift. With your vehicle in drive (D), the paddle shifters provide temporarymanual control. They allow you the ability to shift gears quickly, without taking your hands off the steering wheel. You can achieve extensive manual control by moving the selector lever to sport (S). The system determines when temporary manual control is no longer in use and returns to automatic control. Upshift to the recommended shift speeds according to the following chart:

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