D (Drive) With Overdrive; D (Drive) Without Overdrive; L (Low) - Ford Focus Owner's Manual

Driving

D (Drive) with Overdrive

The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmission
operates in gears one through four.

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,
trailer towing 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.

L (Low)

This position:
• Provides increased engine braking during downhill/mountain driving.
• Provides extended shift scheduling, allowing both upshifts and
downshifts, at a higher overall RPM to provide optimum engine
braking.
• Is not intended for use under extended or normal driving conditions
and results in lower fuel economy.
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