FORD 2008 Taurus X - Manual (Page 255)

D (Drive) with Grade Assist
Overdrive can be deactivated by
pressing the transmission control
switch on the side of the gearshift
lever. This will also activate Grade
Assist.
• Transaxle operates in gears one
through five.
• Provides engine braking.
Depending on conditions the
transaxle will automatically
downshift to increase the level of
engine braking while descending
grades.
• Use when driving conditions
cause excessive shifting from O/D to other gears. Examples: hilly
terrain, mountainous areas 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.
L (Low)
• Provides maximum engine braking.
• Will downshift to the lowest available gear for the current vehicle
speed; allows for first gear when vehicle reaches slower speeds.
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
The Reverse Sensing System (RSS) sounds a tone to warn the driver of
obstacles near the rear bumper when R (Reverse) is selected and the
vehicle is moving at speeds less than 3 mph (5 km/h). The system is not
effective at speeds above 3 mph (5 km/h) and may not detect certain
angular or moving objects.
O/D
OFF
2008 Taurus X (219)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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Driving
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