FORD 2012 Focus v.5 - Manual (Page 277)

D (Drive) with Overdrive Cancel/Grade Assist
Pressing the transmission control
switch on the side of the gearshift
lever activates overdrive cancel and
grade assist.
Overdrive cancel/grade assist
• Overdrive is deactivated.
• The transmission operates in
gears one through five.
• The grade assist lamp in the instrument cluster is illuminated.
• 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.
Overdrive cancel with grade assist is designed to provide optimal gear
selection in hilly terrain or mountainous areas. It is recommended that
you return to D (Drive) on flat terrain to provide the best fuel economy
and transmission function.
To return to D (Drive), 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 .
L (Low)
This position:
• Provides maximum engine braking.
• Will downshift to the lowest available gear for the current vehicle
speed; allows for first gear when vehicle reaches slower speeds.
• Is not intended for use under extended or normal driving conditions
and results in lower fuel economy.
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