Ford 2003 Thunderbird v.1 Manuel d'utilisateur télécharger pdf (Page 113)

• If shifter (-) is tapped more than once in rapid succession, the

transmission will downshift only into the next lower gear, then when

the vehicle reaches a speed below a calibrated entry speed, the

transmission will allow a downshift into the next lower gear if again

selected by the driver. This is to prevent engine and transmission

damage and to keep the engine and transmission within allowable

RPM ranges.

• An electronic indicator on the instrument cluster will display the

selected gear.

Recommended shift speeds

Upshift according to the following chart:

Recommended upshift schedule

Shift from:

1 - 2 24 km/h (15 mph)

2 - 3 40 km/h (25 mph)

3 - 4 64 km/h (40 mph)

4 - 5 72 km/h (45 mph)

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may be rocked out by

shifting from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in a

steady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear.

Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating

temperature or damage to the transmission may occur.

Do not rock the vehicle for more than a minute or damage to the

transmission and tires may occur, or the engine may overheat.

DRIVING THROUGH WATER

If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed very

slowly especially if the depth is not known. Never drive through water

that is higher than the bottom of the hubs (for trucks) or the bottom of

the wheel rims (for cars). Traction or brake capability may be limited

and your vehicle may stall. Water may also enter your engine’s air intake

and severely damage your engine.

Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle

slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Wet brakes do

not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. Driving through deep

water where the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow

water into the transmission and cause internal transmission

damage.

Driving

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Ford 2003 Thunderbird v.1 Manuel d'utilisateur Page 113