D (Drive) With Overdrive; D (Drive) Without Overdrive - Mercury 2004 Mountaineer Owner's Manual

Driving

D (Drive) with Overdrive

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

D (Drive) without Overdrive

Overdrive can be deactivated by
pressing the transmission control
switch on the end of the gearshift
lever.
• 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 mode), 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.
3 (Third)
Transmission operates in third gear only.
Used for improved traction on slippery roads. Selecting 3 (Third)
provides engine braking.
2 (Second)
Use 2 (Second) to start-up on slippery roads or to provide additional
engine braking on downgrades.
1 (First)
• Provides maximum engine braking.
• Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever.
• Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First)
when vehicle reaches slower speeds.
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2004 Mountaineer (mnt)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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O/D
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