Driving – FORD 2012 Transit Connect User Manual

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WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure
the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the off

position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle.

R (Reverse)

With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward.
Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R
(Reverse).

N (Neutral)

With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is
free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position.

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 lamp in the instrument

cluster is illuminated.

• 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.

O/D

OFF

Driving

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2012 Transit Connect (tst)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)

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