2010 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 262

Driving 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). 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. M (Manual) With the gearshift lever in M (Manual), the driver can change gears up or down (without a clutch) as desired. This is called SelectShift Automatic™ transmission (SST) mode. By moving the gearshift lever from drive position D (Drive) to M (Manual) you now have control of selecting the gear you desire using the paddle shifters on the steering wheel. To return to normal D (Drive) position, move the shift lever back from M (Manual) to D (Drive). The transmission will operate in gears one through six. Paddle shifters The paddle shifters allow you to shift gears quickly, without taking your hands off the steering wheel. 1. To manually downshift the transmission with the gearshift lever in M (Manual), press the paddle shifters forward. 2. To manually upshift the transmission with the gearshift lever in M (Manual), pull the paddle shifters rearward. 262 2010 Taurus (500) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)