7. Confirm the instrument cluster displays
park (P).
Note: If the instrument cluster does not
display park (P), the warning lamp remains
illuminated, or a message persists contact
an authorized dealer for service.
8. Switch your vehicle off.
9. Release the brake pedal.
10. Install the access cover.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUDIBLE WARNINGS -
EXCLUDING: POLICE
Transmission Not In Park (P)
Audible Warning
Sounds if you open the driver door before
shifting into park (P).
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUDIBLE WARNINGS
Transmission Not In Park (P)
Audible Warning
Sounds if any of the following occur:
• You switch your vehicle off before
shifting into park (P).
• You open the driver door before shifting
into park (P).
MANUALLY SHIFTING GEARS
- EXCLUDING: POLICE
SHIFTING USING THE PADDLE
SHIFTERS (If Equipped)
The instrument cluster displays the current
gear. The current gear flashes when your
vehicle cannot shift into the requested
gear. Your vehicle will not shift if the
requested gear raises or lowers the engine
speed beyond the limit.
Your vehicle could shift when you fully
press the accelerator or brake pedal.
Note: Prolonged driving with high engine
speed could cause vehicle damage not
covered by vehicle warranty.
Note: Drive modes could affect when the
vehicle shifts into the requested gear.
Manually Shifting in Drive (D)
Use this feature to temporarily change
gear.
Note: We recommend using this feature for
engine braking or driving on hilly or
mountainous roads.
• Pull any paddle to switch the feature
on.
• Pull the right (+) paddle to upshift.
• Pull the left (-) paddle to downshift.
• Hold the (+) paddle for a few seconds
to switch the feature off.
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Explorer (CTW) Canada/Mexico/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202401, DOM
Automatic Transmission