O/d off, Driving – Mercury 1999 Mountaineer User Manual

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R (Reverse)

With the gearshift 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 in N (Neutral),
the vehicle can be started and is
free to roll. Hold the brake pedal
down while in this gear.

(Overdrive)

The normal driving position for the
best fuel economy. Transmission
operates in gears one through four.

(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

position. The O/D OFF indicator will illuminate on the instrument

cluster. Transmission operates in gears one through three.

(Drive)

provides more engine braking than

(Overdrive) and is useful 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 O/D OFF indicator will no longer be illuminated.

O/D

ON/OFF

O/D

OFF

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