2011 Ford Mustang Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 212
2011 Ford Mustang Manual
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Driving AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Driving with a 6-speed automatic transmission Your vehicle has been designed to improve fuel economy by reducing fuel usage while coasting or decelerating. When you take your foot off the accelerator pedal and the vehicle begins to slow down the torque converter clutch locks up and aggressively shuts off fuel flow to the engine while decelerating. This fuel economy benefit may be perceived as a light to medium braking sensation when removing your foot from the accelerator pedal. This vehicle is equipped with an adaptive transmission shift strategy. The adaptive transmission shift strategy offers the optimal transmission operation and shift quality. When the engine is turned off, the shift data which includes the adaptive information will be stored automatically in the powertrain control module (PCM). If the battery is disconnected for any reason, the stored information from the last time the key was turned to off will be read. This way, no information will be lost with any battery removal or battery disconnect. P (Park) This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear wheels from turning. To put your vehicle in gear: 1. Start the engine. 2. Press the brake pedal. 3. Move the gearshift lever into the desired gear. To put your vehicle in P (Park): 1. Come to a complete stop. 2. Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park). WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the off position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward. Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R (Reverse). 212 2011 05+ Mustang (197) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)