1997 Ford Expedition Owner's Manual - Page 48

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Controls and features automatically return to normal D (Overdrive) mode. Deactivate overdrive whenever driving conditions (i.e., city traffic, hilly terrain, etc.) cause the transmission to shift excessively between D (Overdrive) and D(Drive) ranges. Also deactivate D (Overdrive) when: • driving with a heavy load • towing a trailer up or down steep hills • additional engine braking is desired Transmission control indicator light (TCIL) The TCIL (OFF), located on the end of the gearshift lever, may flash steadily if a malfunction has been detected. If the TCIL is flashing, contact your Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer as soon as possible. If this condition persists, damage to the transmission could occur. OVERDRIVE OFF Hazard flasher control Use only in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown, approaching danger, etc. Depress control to activate all indicators simultaneously. Depress control again to turn off. The hazard lights can be operated when the ignition is off. 49

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automatically return to normal
D
(Overdrive) mode.
Deactivate overdrive whenever
driving conditions (i.e., city traffic,
hilly terrain, etc.) cause the
transmission to shift excessively
between
D
(Overdrive) and
D(Drive) ranges. Also deactivate
D
(Overdrive) when:
•
driving with a heavy load
•
towing a trailer up or down
steep hills
•
additional engine braking is
desired
Transmission control indicator
light (TCIL)
The TCIL (OFF), located on the
end of the gearshift lever, may
flash steadily if a malfunction has
been detected. If the TCIL is
flashing, contact your Ford or
Lincoln/Mercury dealer as soon as
possible. If this condition persists,
damage to the transmission could
occur.
Hazard flasher control
Use only in an emergency to warn
traffic of vehicle breakdown,
approaching danger, etc. Depress
control to activate all indicators
simultaneously. Depress control
again to turn off. The hazard lights
can be operated when the ignition
is off.
OVERDRIVE OFF
Controls and features
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