FORD 2011 Transit Connect v.1 - Manual (Page 176)

D (Drive) without Overdrive
Overdrive can be deactivated by
pressing the transmission control
switch on the side of the gearshift
lever.
• This position allows for all
forward gears (1–3) except
overdrive.
• Provides engine braking.
• Use when driving conditions
cause excessive shifting from O/D
to other gears. Examples: heavy city traffic where continuous shifting
in and out of overdrive occurs, hilly terrain, heavy loads, and when
engine braking is required.
• O/D OFF lamp in the instrument
cluster is illuminated.
• To return to O/D (overdrive
mode), press the transmission
control switch. The O/D OFF lamp in the instrument cluster will not
be illuminated.
• O/D (overdrive) is automatically returned each time the key is turned
off.
2 (Second)
This position allows for second gear only.
• Provides engine braking.
• Use to start-up on slippery roads.
• To return to D (Overdrive), move the gearshift lever into the D
(Overdrive) position.
• Selecting 2 (Second) at higher speeds will cause the transmission to
downshift to second gear once the vehicle has slowed down to the
appropriate speed.
1 (First)
This position allows for first gear only.
• Provides maximum engine braking.
• Selecting 1 (First) at higher speeds will cause the transmission to
downshift to first gear once the vehicle has slowed down to the
appropriate speed.
O/D
OFF
Driving
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