1997 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 121
1997 Ford Explorer Manual
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Driving the brake pedal is depressed. If you cannot move the gearshift lever from P (Park) with the brake pedal depressed: 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Turn the ignition key to Lock, then remove the key. 3. Insert the key and turn the ignition off. 4. Apply the brake pedal and shift into N (Neutral). 5. Start the vehicle. If it is necessary to use this procedure to move the gearshift lever , it is possible that a fuse may have blown and the vehicle's brakelamps may not be working. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside emergencies chapter. Driving (4R70W transmission-5.0L engines only) D Overdrive The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmission operates in gears one through four. D can be deactivated by pressing the switch selector lever. The O/D OFF light will illuminate. D Drive Not shown on the display. Activate by pressing the transmission control switch. O/D OFF will illuminate in the instrument cluster. Transmission operates in gears one through three. D (Drive) provides more engine braking than D (Overdrive) and is useful when 122