Ford Everest 2006 Manual page 93

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To allow engine braking when going
down a steep grade, make sure the
overdrive button is in the off position.
Overdrive button
For a smoother ride with less shifting, turn
the overdrive off when:
Going up a steep grade.
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Driving in stop-and-go traffic.
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Pulling heavy loads.
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To turn off the overdrive, push the
button.
The transmission will then shift through a
4-gear sequence in D.
Shift patterns without overdrive:
D = 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th
3 = 3rd
2 = 2nd
1 = 1st
To turn it on, push the button again.
Shift patterns with overdrive:
D = 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
3 = 3rd
2 = 2nd
1 = 1st
Form No.F8K4-10-06H
Black plate (95,1)
Starting and Driving
O/D OFF indicator light
This light comes on when the overdrive
has been turned off.
CAUTION
If the overdrive-off indicator light
flashes, the transmission has an
electrical problem. Continuing to drive
your Ford in this condition could cause
damage to your transmission. Consult
an expert repairer, we recommend an
Authorised Ford Repairer as soon as
possible.
qDriving Tips
Passing
For extra power when passing another
vehicle or climbing steep grades, depress
the accelerator fully. The transmission will
shift to a lower gear, depending on vehicle
speed.
Climbing steep grades from a stop
To climb a steep grade from a stopped
position:
1. Depress the brake pedal.
2. Shift to D or 1, depending on the load
weight and grade steepness.
3. Release all the brake pedal while
gradually accelerating.
Driving Your Ford
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