2004 Mercury Grand Marquis Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 136
2004 Mercury Grand Marquis Manual
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Driving • Optional instrument cluster CHECK AIR SUSPENSION OVERDRIVE OFF LOW WASHER FLUID TRUNK AJAR DOOR AJAR km MILES /GAL LTR/100 km Drive (not shown) Drive is activated when the transmission control switch is pressed. • This position allows for all forward gears except overdrive. • O/D OFF lamp is illuminated. • Provides engine braking. • Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to other gears. Examples: city traffic, hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer towing and when engine braking is required. • To return to O/D (overdrive mode), 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. 2 (Second) This position allows for second gear only. • Provides engine braking. • Use to start-up on slippery roads. (Overdrive), move the gearshift lever into the • To return to (Overdrive) position. • Selecting 2 (Second) at higher speeds will cause the transmission to downshift to second gear at the appropriate vehicle speed. 1 (First) • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever. • Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First) when vehicle reaches slower speeds. 136 2004 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)