Ford Galaxy Tdi 1.9 Auto

[spurbro]

I recently bought 2005 galaxy when I start off I put it in drive to pull away but it seems reluctant to change into higher gear.After about 0.5 miles it goes into drive and drives normally.Has anyone tell me if I am doing something wrong?.Thanks.

[bhg481]

Some automatics are programmed to hold lower gears longer on a cold engine to improve warm-up time and reduce emissions.

[TWR]

Might be low on Transmission fluid!

[Graham-W]

My old Vauxhall Omega used to do the same thing. It's as bhg481 says. To warm up more quickly and reduce emissions.