Ford 1998 Ranger Owner's Manual page 69

N (Neutral)
With the gearshift in N (Neutral),
the vehicle can be started and is
free to roll. Hold the brake pedal
down while in this gear.
(Overdrive)
The normal driving position for the
best fuel economy. Transmission
operates in gears one through four.
(Overdrive) can be deactivated
by pressing the transmission control
switch on the end of the gearshift
lever.
The transmission control indicator
light (TCIL) will illuminate on the
instrument cluster.
Drive – Not shown on the display. Activate by pressing the transmission
control switch on the end of the gearshift lever with the gearshift in the
position. The TCIL will illuminate on the instrument cluster.
Transmission operates in gears one through three.
more engine braking than
driving with a heavy load
towing a trailer up or down steep hills
additional engine braking is desired. If towing a trailer, refer to
Driving while you tow in the Towing a trailer chapter.
To return to
The TCIL will no longer be illuminated.
Each time the vehicle is started, the transmission will automatically
return to normal overdrive mode.
Every time the vehicle is shut off and restarted, you must press the
transmission control switch to cancel overdrive operation if driving in
overdrive is not desired.
(Overdrive) and is useful when:
(Overdrive) mode, press the transmission control switch.
Driving
O/D
ON/OFF
O/D
OFF
(Drive) provides
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