SHIFTING YOUR VEHICLE INTO
GEAR
The transmission selector is on the steering
column.
1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Move the lever to select a position.
Press the low (L) button when your vehicle
is in drive (D) to enter or exit mode.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POSITION INDICATORS -
EXCLUDING: POLICE
The instrument cluster displays the current
position.
Note: The position could illuminate on the
selector.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POSITION INDICATORS
The instrument cluster displays the current
position.
Note: The position could illuminate on the
selector.
SHIFTING YOUR IMMOBILE
VEHICLE OUT OF PARK (P) -
EXCLUDING: POLICE
WARNING: 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,
apply the parking brake prior to doing
this procedure. Use wheel chocks if
appropriate.
WARNING: Do not drive your
vehicle until you verify that the
stoplamps are working.
Use this procedure to shift your vehicle out
of park (P) in the event of an electrical
malfunction or emergency.
Activating Manual Park Release
1. Apply the parking brake.
Note: If the 12V battery has run out of
charge, use an external power source to
apply the parking brake.
2. Remove the access cover located
within the center console using a
screwdriver.
Note: Do not pull the lever.
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Explorer (CTW) Canada/Mexico/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202401, DOM
Automatic Transmission