Ford AM/FM stereo D Drive without Overdrive, Third, Driving, Second, First, Forced downshifts

Driving

D (Drive) without Overdrive

D (Drive) without Overdrive can be activated by pressing the

OVERDRIVE OFF

transmission control switch (TCS) on the end of the gearshift lever.

•This position allows for all forward gears except overdrive.

•The OFF lamp on the gearshift

lever is illuminated.

OVERDRIVE

•Provides engine braking.

•Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to other gears. Examples: city traffic, hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer towing and when engine braking is required.

•To return to O/D (Overdrive), press the transmission control switch. The OFF lamp on the gearshift lever will not be illuminated.

•O/D (Overdrive) is automatically returned each time the key is turned off.

3 (Third)

Transmission operates up to third gear only.

Used for improved traction on slippery roads. Selecting 3 (Third) provides additional engine braking.

2 (Second)

Use 2 (Second) to start-up on slippery roads or to provide additional engine braking on downgrades.

1 (First)

•Provides maximum engine braking.

•Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever.

•The transmission will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; it will downshift to a lower gear and then shift into 1 (First) when the vehicle reaches slower speeds.

Forced downshifts

•Allowed in D (Drive) with Overdrive or D (Drive) without Overdrive.

•Depress the accelerator to the floor.

•Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear.

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