2013 Ford Fiesta Owner Manual Printing 2 - Page 148

Transmission 147 D (Drive) with Overdrive Cancel/Grade Assist Pressing the transmission control switch on the side of the gearshift lever activates overdrive cancel and grade assist. Overdrive cancel/grade assist • Overdrive is deactivated. • The transmission operates in gears one through five. • The grade assist lamp in the instrument cluster is illuminated. • Improves driving in hilly terrain or mountainous areas by providing additional grade (engine) braking and extends lower gear operation on uphill climbs. • Provides additional engine braking through the automatic transmission shift strategy which reacts to vehicle inputs (vehicle acceleration, accelerator pedal, brake pedal and vehicle speed). • Allows the transmission to select gears that will provide the desired engine braking based on the vehicle inputs mentioned above. This will increase engine RPM during engine braking. Overdrive cancel with grade assist is designed to provide optimal gear selection in hilly terrain or mountainous areas. It is recommended that you return to D (Drive) on flat terrain to provide the best fuel economy and transmission function. To return to D (Drive), press the transmission control switch again. • The grade assist lamp in the instrument cluster will not be illuminated. • The transmission will operate in gears one through five. L (Low) This position: • Provides maximum engine braking. 2013 Fiesta (fie) Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing USA (fus)