2007 Ford Ranger Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 165
2007 Ford Ranger Manual
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Driving N (Neutral) With the gearshift lever in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is free to roll. Hold the brake pedal down while in this position. D (Drive) with Overdrive The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmission operates in gears one through five. D (Drive) without Overdrive D (Drive) with Overdrive can be deactivated by pressing the O/D ON/OFF transmission control switch on the end of the gearshift lever. • 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) Use 2 (Second) to start-up on slippery roads or to provide additional engine braking on downgrades. 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. Forced downshifts • Allowed in D (Drive) with Overdrive or D (Drive) without Overdrive. • Depress the accelerator to the floor. • Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear. 165 O/D OFF 2007 Ranger (ran) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)