Instruction Manual

P (Park)

This position locks the transmission

and prevents the front wheels from

turning.

To put your vehicle in gear:

• Press the brake pedal

• Move the gearshift lever into the

desired gear

To put your vehicle in P (Park):

• Come to a complete stop

• 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).

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) with Overdrive

The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmission

operates in gears one through six.

The automatic transmission shift strategy has the ability to detect hilly

terrain or mountainous areas and will provide a limited amount of grade

assist features automatically. Refer to D (Drive) with Grade Assist or

SelectShift for more information.

Driving

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2011 Edge (edg)

Owners Guide, 2nd Printing

USA (fus)