O/d off, Driving – FORD 2002 Explorer Sport Trac v.1 User Manual

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(Overdrive) can be deactivated

by pressing the transmission control
switch on the end of the gearshift
lever.

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

Drive – Not shown on the display. Activate by pressing the transmission
control switch on the end of the gearshift lever with the gearshift in
the

(Overdrive) position. The TCIL will illuminate on the instrument

cluster. Transmission operates in gears one through four. Drive (O/D
OFF) provides more engine braking than

(Overdrive) and is useful

whenever driving conditions (i.e., city traffic, hilly terrain, etc.) cause the
transmission to excessively shift between

(Overdrive) and other

gears. Deactivate

(Overdrive) when:

• driving with a heavy load.
• towing a trailer up or down steep hills.
• additional engine braking is desired. If towing a trailer, refer to

Driving while you tow in the Trailer Towing chapter.

To return to

(Overdrive) mode, press the transmission control

switch. The TCIL will no longer be illuminated.

Each time the vehicle is started, the transmission will automatically
return to normal

(Overdrive) mode.

2 (Second)

Use 2 (Second) to start-up on
slippery roads or to provide
additional engine braking on
downgrades.

O/D

ON/OFF

O/D

OFF

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