1997 Ford F150 Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 96
1997 Ford F150 Manual
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Driving N (Neutral) - Vehicle is free to roll. D (Overdrive) - The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmission operates in gears one through four. D (Overdrive) can be deactivated by pressing the transmission control switch on the end of the gearshift lever. The transmission control indicator light (TCIL) (OFF) on the end of the gearshift lever will remain off. D (Drive) - Not shown on the display. Activate by pressing the transmission control switch on the end of the gearshift lever. The TCIL (OFF) will illuminate on the gearshift lever. Transmission operates in gears one through three. D (Drive) provides more engine braking than D (Overdrive) and is useful whenever driving conditions (i.e., city traffic, hilly terrain, etc.) cause the transmission to excessively shift between D (Overdrive) and D (Drive). Also deactivate D (Overdrive) when: • driving with a heavy load • towing a trailer up or down steep hills • additional engine braking is desired. To return to D (Overdrive) mode, press the transmission control switch. The TCIL (OFF) will no longer be illuminated. OVERDRIVE OFF 97