Driving, O/d off – FORD 2004 Crown Victoria v.1 User Manual

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The transmission control indicator light (TCIL) will illuminate on the
instrument cluster.
• Standard instrument cluster

• Optional instrument cluster

Drive (not shown)

Drive is activated when the transmission control switch is pressed.
• This position allows for all forward gears except overdrive.
• O/D OFF lamp is illuminated.
• Provides engine braking.
• Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to

other gears. Examples: city traffic, hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer
towing and when engine braking is required.

• To return to O/D (overdrive mode), press the transmission control

switch. The O/D OFF lamp 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

(Overdrive), move the gearshift lever into the

(Overdrive) position.

• Selecting 2 (Second) at higher speeds will cause the transmission to

downshift to second gear at the appropriate vehicle speed.

1 (First)
• Provides maximum engine braking.
• Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever.
• Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First)

when vehicle reaches slower speeds.

O/D

OFF

CHECK

TRUNK AJAR

LTR/100 km

AIR SUSPENSION

OVERDRIVE OFF

DOOR

AJAR

LOW
WASHER
FLUID

km

MILES

/GAL

2004 Crown Victoria (cro)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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Driving

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