Driving – FORD 2002 Ranger v.1 User Manual

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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.

1 (First)

Use 1 (First) to provide maximum
engine braking on steep
downgrades. Upshifts can be made
by shifting to 2 (Second) or to
(Overdrive). Selecting 1 (Low) at
higher speeds causes the transmission to shift to a lower gear and will
shift to 1 (First) after the vehicle decelerates to the proper vehicle
speed.

Forced Downshifts

To gain acceleration in

(Overdrive) or Drive (O/D OFF) when

passing another vehicle, push the accelerator to the floor. The
transmission will downshift to the appropriate gear: fourth, third, second
or first gear.

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