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Driver controls – FORD 2003 Excursion v.4 User Manual

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OVERDRIVE CONTROL

Activating overdrive

(Overdrive) is the normal drive position for the best fuel economy.

The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts and downshifts through
all available gears.

Deactivating overdrive

Press the Transmission Control
Switch (TCS) located on the end of
the gearshift lever. The
Transmission Control Indicator Light
(TCIL) (the word OFF) will
illuminate on the end of the gearshift lever. The transmission will operate
in all gears except overdrive.

To return to normal overdrive mode,
press the Transmission Control
Switch again. The TCIL (the word
OFF) will no longer be illuminated.

When you shut off and re-start your vehicle, the transmission will
automatically return to normal

(Overdrive) mode.

For additional information about the gearshift lever and the transmission
control switch operation refer to the Automatic Transmission
Operation
section of the Driving chapter.

CENTER CONSOLE

Your vehicle may be equipped with a variety of console features. These
include:
• Utility compartment
• Coin holder slots
• Pen holder

Use only soft cups in the
cupholder. Hard objects can

injure you in a collision.

OVERDRIVE

OVERDRIVE

OFF

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