1998 Mercury Villager Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 227

Driving Driving When to use D (Overdrive) Overdrive is the normal driving position. When the gearshift lever is placed in (D) Overdrive, and the Overdrive Off button has not been pressed, the vehicle will automatically upshift to second, third and fourth gears. The transaxle will shift into the correct gear when the right speed is reached. When to use D (Drive - with the Overdrive Off button activated) You will notice that there is only one drive position on your gearshift selection indicator (instead of Drive and Overdrive). You will find a button labeled OVERDRIVE OFF/ON located on the gearshift lever. Push in the button on the end of the lever and the O/D OFF light in the instrument cluster will illuminate. With the O/D OFF light illuminated, the transaxle will operate in first, second and third gears and will not shift into fourth gear. Operating in Drive (O/D OFF) provides more engine braking than Overdrive for descending hills, or city driving. The OVERDRIVE OFF/ON button To return the transaxle to the normal Overdrive operation, press the OVERDRIVE OFF/ON button again. Use this button to select Overdrive or Overdrive Off whenever you drive your vehicle. NOTE: Overdrive will not engage until the engine has fully warmed up. 223