Ford F-MAX - Automatic Driving Mode; Initial Movement Downhill or Uphill; Using in Manoeuvre Mode

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OPERATION
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Using in Manoeuvre Mode
The automatic transmission has
manoeuvring modes to move the vehicle
forward and backward precisely.
When in the manoeuvre mode, the
transmission does not close the clutch
fully or closes the clutch in a very a long
time. This prevents the vehicle from
moving forward abruptly and provides
driving safety in approaching manoeuvres
that require precise movement.
Shi to D and press the manoeuvre button
on the control panel to use the vehicle
in forward manoeuvre mode. Shi to R
and press the manoeuvre button on the
control panel to use the vehicle in reverse
manoeuvre mode.
CAUTION
Manoeuvre modes are not auxiliary shi
modes, they may cause damage to the
clutch by overheating the clutch when
the vehicle is operated under load or on
a slope for a long period of time.
Initial Movement Downhill or Uphill
-If the gear is shi ed and brakes are
released while the engine is operated
- If the gear is shi ed to D or to the
manoeuvre mode and the vehicle is
downhill, transmission closes the clutch
slowly and vehicle starts to move slowly.
- If the gear is shi ed to R or to the
manoeuvre mode and the vehicle is uphill,
transmission closes the clutch slowly and
vehicle starts to move backwards slowly.
- If the gear is shi ed to D or to the
manoeuvre mode and the vehicle is
uphill, transmission does not close the
clutch, vehicle slips a little backwards and
transmission starts to open and close the
clutch and to shake the vehicle in order to
warn the driver.
- If the gear is shi ed to R or to the
manoeuvre mode and the vehicle is
downhill, transmission does not close the
clutch, vehicle slips a little backwards and
transmission starts to open and close the
clutch and to shake the vehicle in order to
warn the driver.
Driving
Automatic Driving Mode
Automatic transmission detects the road
and load conditions and calculates and
selects the appropriate gear according to
the driver's pressing on the accelerator.
When you think that the automatic
transmission does not select the
appropriate gear, you may upshi or
downshi by pushing / pulling the gear
lever in the + / - direction.
Shi ing