1997 Ford F150 Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 126
1997 Ford F150 Manual
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Driving mph) with a trailer while towing in hilly country or on hot days. Speed control may shut off if you are towing on very long, steep grades. When towing a trailer If equipped with an automatic transmission, use D (Drive) rather than D (Overdrive) while towing up or down steep hills. This will eliminate excessive downshifting and upshifting for optimum fuel economy and transmission cooling. OVERDRIVE OFF If equipped with a manual transmission, use 4 (Fourth) rather than D (Overdrive). 1 2 3 4 D R • Anticipate stops and brake gradually. 127
mph) with a trailer while towing in
hilly country or on hot days.
Speed control may shut off if you
are towing on very long, steep
grades.
When towing a trailer
If equipped with an automatic
transmission, use D (Drive) rather
than
D
(Overdrive) while towing
up or down steep hills. This will
eliminate excessive downshifting
and upshifting for optimum fuel
economy and transmission cooling.
If equipped with a manual
transmission, use 4 (Fourth) rather
than
D
(Overdrive).
•
Anticipate stops and brake
gradually.
OVERDRIVE
OFF
1
2
4
R
3
D
Driving
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