Hazard Flasher Control - Ford F150 1997 Owner's Manual

Deactivate overdrive whenever
driving conditions (i.e., city traffic,
hilly terrain, etc.) cause the
transmission to shift excessively
between (Overdrive) and
D
D(Drive) ranges. Also deactivate
(Overdrive) when:
D
• driving with a heavy load
• towing a trailer up or down
steep hills
• additional engine braking is
desired.
Transmission control indicator
light (TCIL)
The TCIL (OFF), located on the
end of the gearshift lever, may
flash steadily if a malfunction has
been detected. If the TCIL is
flashing, contact your Ford dealer
as soon as possible. If this
condition persists, damage to the
transmission could occur.

Hazard flasher control

Use only in an emergency to warn
traffic of vehicle breakdown,
approaching danger, etc. Depress
control to activate all indicators
simultaneously. Depress control
again to turn off. The hazard lights
can be operated when the ignition
is off.
Controls and features
OVERDRIVE OFF
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