FORD 1998 Escort - Manual (Page 96)

(Overdrive)
The overdrive position is the
normal driving position for an
automatic overdrive transaxle. It
works the same way as D (Drive)
but shifts to a fourth gear-an
overdrive gear-when your vehicle
cruises at a constant speed for any
length of time. This fourth gear
will increase your fuel economy
when you travel at cruising speeds
Overdrive may not be appropriate
for certain terrains. If the transaxle
shifts back and forth between third
and fourth gears while you are
driving hilly roads or if your
vehicle requires additional power
for climbing hills, shift into D
(Drive).
D (Drive)
D (Drive) eliminates the needless
shifting between third and fourth
gears that your vehicle may do
when driving in hilly terrain. It also
gives more engine braking than
overdrive to slow your vehicle on
downgrades.
P
R
N
D
D
L
P
R
N
D
D
L
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