2004 Ford F350 Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 138

Driving N (Neutral) With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position. D (Overdrive) with Tow/Haul OFF D (Overdrive) with Tow/Haul OFF is the normal driving position for the best fuel economy. The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts and downshifts through gears one through five. D (Overdrive) with Tow/Haul ON The Tow/Haul feature improves transmission operation when towing a trailer or a heavy load. All transmission gear ranges are available when using Tow/Haul. To activate Tow/Haul, press the button on the end of the gearshift lever. • Gearshift lever type A • Gearshift lever type B The TOW HAUL indicator light will illuminate in either the instrument cluster or on the gearshift lever, depending on how your vehicle is equipped. • Gearshift lever indicator • Instrument cluster indicator Tow/Haul delays upshifts to reduce frequency of transmission shifting. Tow/Haul also provides engine braking in all forward gears when the transmission is in the D (Overdrive) position; this engine braking will slow the vehicle and assist the driver in controlling the vehicle when descending a grade. Depending on driving conditions and load 138 2004 F250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)