2011 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 256

Driving To return to O/D (overdrive mode), press the transmission control switch again. • The Grade Assist lamp in the instrument cluster will not be illuminated. • The transmission will operate in gears one through six. L (Low) • Provides maximum engine braking • Will downshift to the lowest available gear for the current vehicle speed; allows for first gear when vehicle reaches lower speeds • Is not intended for use under extended or normal driving conditions and results in lower fuel economy. Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6-speed with SelectShift Automatic™ transmission (SST) (if equipped) Your vehicle has been designed to improve fuel economy by reducing fuel usage while coasting or decelerating. When you take your foot off the accelerator pedal and the vehicle begins to slow down, the torque converter clutch locks up and aggressively shuts off fuel flow to the engine while decelerating. This fuel economy benefit may be perceived as a light to medium braking sensation when removing your foot from the accelerator pedal. 256 2011 Taurus Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)