2010 Ford Fusion Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 213

Driving N (Neutral) With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position. D (Drive) The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmission operates in gears one through six. D (Drive) with Overdrive Cancel and Grade Assist (if equipped) Press the transmission control on the side of the gearshift lever to activate grade assist. The grade assist lamp in the instrument cluster is illuminated. Grade assist: • Improves driving experience in hilly terrain or mountainous areas by providing additional grade (engine) braking and extends lower gear operation on uphill climbs. • Provides additional engine braking through the automatic transmission shift strategy which reacts to vehicle inputs (vehicle acceleration, accelerator pedal, brake pedal and vehicle speed). • Allows the transmission to select gears that will provide the desired engine braking based on the vehicle inputs mentioned above. This will increase engine RPM during engine braking. Grade assist is designed to provide optimal gear selection in hilly terrain or mountainous areas. It is recommended that you return to grade assist on flat terrain to provide the best fuel economy and transmission function. To return to grade assist, press the transmission control switch again. • The grade assist lamp in the instrument cluster will not be illuminated. • The transmission will operate in gears one through six. Grade assist is automatically returned each time the key is turned off. L (Low) This position: • Provides increased engine braking during downhill/mountain driving. • Provides extended shift scheduling, allowing both upshifts and downshifts, at a higher overall RPM to provide optimum engine braking. 213 2010 Fusion (fsn) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)