2011 Ford E150 Cargo Owner's Manual - Page 216
2011 Ford E150 Cargo Manual
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Driving WARNING: Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. R (Reverse) With the gearshift lever in R (Reverse), the vehicle will move backward. Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R (Reverse). 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 (Drive) with Overdrive D (Drive) with Overdrive is the normal driving position for the best fuel economy. The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts and downshifts through gears one through five. D (Drive) without Overdrive D (Drive) without Overdrive can be activated by pressing the O/D ON/OFF transmission control switch (TCS) on the end of the gearshift lever. • This position allows for all forward gears except overdrive. • The O/D OFF lamp will illuminate O/D in the instrument cluster. OFF • Provides engine braking. • Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to other gears. Examples: heavy city traffic where continuous shifting in and out of overdrive occurs, hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer towing and when engine braking is required. • To return to O/D (Overdrive), press the transmission control switch. The O/D OFF lamp will not be illuminated. • O/D (Overdrive) is automatically returned each time the key is turned off. 3 (Third) Transmission starts and operates in third gear only. 216 2010 Econoline (eco) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)