Driving – FORD 2000 Focus User Manual

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Driving

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To return to D (Overdrive) mode,

press the transaxle control switch

and the O/D OFF light will no

longer be illuminated.
Each time the vehicle is started,

the transaxle will automatically

return to normal overdrive mode.

2 (Second)

Use 2 (Second) to startĆupon

slippery roads or to provide

additional engine braking on

downgrades.
Upshifts can be made by shifting to

D (Drive) or D (Overdrive).

Selecting 2 (Second) at higher

speeds causes the transaxle to shift

to a lower gear, and will shift to 2

(Second) after vehicle decelerates

to the proper speed.

1 (First)

Use 1(First) to provide maximum

engine braking on steep

downgrades.
Upshifts can be made by shifting to

2 (Second), D (Drive) or D

(Overdrive). Selecting 1 (First) at

higher speeds causes the transaxle

to shift to a lower gear, and will

shift to 1 (First) after vehicle

decelerates to the proper speed.

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