FORD f150 - Manual (Page 148)

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The tow/haul feature improves
transmission operation when towing a
trailer or a heavy load. All transmission
gear ranges are available when using
tow/haul.
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To activate tow/haul, press the
button on the gearshift lever.
The TOW HAUL indicator light
will illuminate in the instrument cluster.
Tow/haul delays upshifts to reduce
frequency of transmission shifting.
Tow/haul also provides engine braking in
all forward gears when the transmission is
in the D (Overdrive) position; this engine
braking will slow the vehicle and assist the
driver in controlling the vehicle when
descending a grade. Depending on driving
conditions and load conditions, the
transmission may downshift, slow the
vehicle and control the vehicle speed when
descending a hill, without the accelerator
pedal being pressed. The amount of
downshift braking provided will vary based
upon the amount the brake pedal is
pressed.
To deactivate the tow/haul feature and
return to normal driving mode, press the
button on the end of the gearshift lever.
The TOW HAUL light will no longer be
illuminated.
Tow/haul will also deactivate when the
vehicle is powered down.
WARNING
Do not use the tow/haul feature
when driving in icy or slippery
conditions as the increased engine
braking can cause the rear wheels to slide
and the vehicle to swing around with the
possible loss of vehicle control.
M (Manual) without Overdrive
With the gearshift lever in M (Manual), the
driver can change gears up or down as
desired. This is called SelectShift
Automatic™ transmission (SST) mode.
By moving the gearshift lever from drive
position D (Overdrive) to M (Manual) you
now have control of selecting the gear you
desire using buttons on the shift lever.
To return to normal D (Overdrive) position,
move the shift lever back from M to D.
The transmission will operate in gears one
through six.
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
• The transmission will not downshift
into 1 (First) at high speeds; it will
downshift to a lower gear and then
shift into 1 (First) when the vehicle
reaches slower speeds.
Forced downshifts
• Allowed in D (Overdrive) with the
tow/haul feature on or off
• Press the accelerator to the floor
• Allows transmission to select an
appropriate gear
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