Chevrolet TRACKER 2000 Manual page 84

Overdrive Off Switch (If Equipped)
The overdrive off switch is located on the left side of the
shift lever. By operating the overdrive off switch, the
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four speed automatic transmission (three
overdrive) can be converted to a three
transmission. While in the three
transmission will not shift into the overdrive position.
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speed plus
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speed automatic
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speed mode, the
To convert the transmission to the three
mode, push in the overdrive off switch and release it.
The switch will come out and the OD/OFF indicator
light on the instrument panel cluster will come on. The
Overdrive Off switch is for normal driving, however, it
also offers more power and lower fuel economy than
driving in the overdrive position. Here are some times
you might choose to drive with the overdrive off
switch engaged:
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When driving on hilly, winding roads.
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When going down a steep hill.
To return the transmission to the four
push in the overdrive off switch again. The switch will
remain in and the OD/OFF indicator light will go off.
Disengaging the Overdrive Off switch is for normal
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driving with the four speed automatic transaxle.
If you need more power for passing, and you're:
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Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push
your accelerator pedal about halfway down.
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Going about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your
accelerator all the way down.
Please note that if the transfer case shift lever is in the
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4L position, the four speed automatic transmission will
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remain in the three speed mode.
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speed
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speed mode,
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