FORD 2013 Transit Connect v.2 - Manual (Page 123)

D (Drive) with Overdrive
The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmission
operates in gears one through four.
D (Drive) without Overdrive
Overdrive can be deactivated by pressing the transmission
control switch on the side of the gearshift lever.
• This position allows for all forward gears (1–3) except overdrive.
• Provides engine braking.
• Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to
other gears. Examples: hilly terrain, heavy loads, and when engine
braking is required.
• O/D OFF lamp in the instrument
cluster is illuminated.
• To return to O/D (overdrive mode), press the transmission control
switch. The O/D OFF lamp in the instrument cluster will not be
illuminated.
• O/D (overdrive) is automatically returned each time the key is turned off.
2 (Second)
This position allows for second gear only.
• Provides engine braking.
• Use to start-up on slippery roads.
• To return to D (Overdrive), move the gearshift lever into the
D (Overdrive) position.
• Selecting 2 (Second) at higher speeds will cause the transmission to
downshift to second gear once the vehicle has slowed down to the
appropriate speed.
1 (First)
This position allows for first gear only.
• Provides maximum engine braking.
• Selecting 1 (First) at higher speeds will cause the transmission to
downshift to first gear once the vehicle has slowed down to the
appropriate speed.
Note: 2 (Second) and 1 (First) are not intended for use under extended
or normal driving conditions and results in lower fuel economy.
O/D
OFF
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2013 Transit Connect (tst)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, November 2012
USA (fus)