AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARNINGS
Always fully apply the parking brake
and make sure you shift into park (P).
Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death.
Do not use tow/haul when the road
surface is slippery. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in the
loss of control of your vehicle.
Note: Under certain conditions, you may
not be able to shift out of park (P) unless
the intelligent access key is inside the
vehicle.
Understanding the Shift Positions
of your Automatic Transmission
Console shifter
Note: You can press the button on the
gearshift lever to cycle through the available
drive modes. See Drive Control (page 267).
Putting your vehicle in or out of gear:
1. Fully press down on the brake pedal.
2. Move the gearshift lever into the
desired gear.
3. When you are finished driving, come to
a complete stop.
4. Move the gearshift lever and securely
latch it in park (P).
Park (P)
This position locks the transmission and
prevents the wheels from turning.
Reverse (R)
With the gearshift lever in reverse (R), your
vehicle moves backward. Always come to
a complete stop before shifting into and
out of reverse (R).
Neutral (N)
With the gearshift lever in neutral (N), you
can start your vehicle, which is free to roll.
Hold the brake pedal down when in this
position.
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F-150 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201709, Second Printing
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