FORD 2012 F-250 - Manual (Page 288)

To put your vehicle in P (Park):
• Come to a complete stop
• Move the gearshift lever and securely latch it in P (Park)
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 (Overdrive) with Tow/Haul Off
D (Overdrive) with tow/haul off is the normal driving position for the
best fuel economy. The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts and
downshifts through gears one through five.
D (Overdrive) with Tow/Haul On
The tow/haul feature improves transmission operation when towing a
trailer or a heavy load. All transmission gear ranges are available when
using tow/haul.
To activate tow/haul, press the
button on the end of the gearshift
lever.
The TOW HAUL indicator light will
illuminate in the instrument cluster.
Tow/haul delays upshifts to reduce
frequency of transmission shifting. Tow/haul also provides engine braking
in all forward gears when the transmission is in the D (Overdrive)
position; this engine braking will slow the vehicle and assist the driver in
controlling the vehicle when descending a grade. Depending on driving
conditions and load conditions, the transmission may downshift, slow the
vehicle and control the vehicle speed when descending a hill, without the
accelerator pedal being pressed. The amount of downshift braking
provided will vary based upon the amount the brake pedal is depressed.
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2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)
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