2001 Ford Focus Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 149
2001 Ford Focus Manual
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Driving To return to D (Overdrive) mode, press the transaxle control switch and the O/D OFF light will no longer be illuminated. Each time the vehicle is started, the transaxle will automatically return to normal overdrive mode. 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to startĆup on slippery roads or to provide additional engine braking on downgrades. Upshifts can be made by shifting to D (Drive) or D (Overdrive). Selecting 2 (Second) at higher speeds causes the transaxle to shift to a lower gear, and will shift to 2 (Second) after vehicle decelerates to the proper speed. 1 (First) Use 1(First) to provide maximum engine braking on steep downgrades. Upshifts can be made by shifting to 2 (Second), D (Drive) or D (Overdrive). Selecting 1 (First) at higher speeds causes the transaxle to shift to a lower gear, and will shift to 1 (First) after vehicle decelerates to the proper speed. 149