Drive (Not Shown) - Ford 2008 F-150 Owner's Manual

Driving
Floor-shift transmission
The transmission control indicator
(TCIL) will illuminate on the
instrument cluster.

Drive (not shown)

Drive is activated when the transmission control switch is pressed.
This position allows for all forward gears except overdrive.
O/D OFF lamp is illuminated.
Provides engine braking.
Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to
other gears. Examples: city traffic, hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer
towing and when engine braking is required.
To return to O/D (Overdrive), press the transmission control switch.
The O/D OFF lamp will not be illuminated.
O/D (Overdrive) is automatically returned each time the key is turned
off.
2 (Second)
This position allows for second gear only.
Provides engine braking.
Use to start-up on slippery roads.
To return to D (Overdrive), move the gearshift lever into the
D (Overdrive) position.
Selecting 2 (Second) at higher speeds will cause the transmission to
downshift to second gear at the appropriate vehicle speed.
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2008 F-150
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
O/D
OFF