Ford Transit Connect Owner's Manual page 123

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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: hilly terrain, heavy loads, and when engine
braking is required.
O/D
OFF
• 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.
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 once the vehicle has slowed down to the
appropriate speed.
1 (First)
This position allows for first gear only.
• Provides maximum engine braking.
• Selecting 1 (First) at higher speeds will cause the transmission to
downshift to first gear once the vehicle has slowed down to the
appropriate speed.
Note: 2 (Second) and 1 (First) are not intended for use under extended
or normal driving conditions and results in lower fuel economy.
2013 Transit Connect (tst)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, November 2012
USA (fus)
Transmission
• O/D OFF lamp in the instrument
cluster is illuminated.