2012 Ford F350 Super Duty Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 292

Driving To deactivate the tow/haul feature and return to normal driving mode, press the button on the end of the gearshift lever. The tow/haul light will no longer be illuminated. Tow/haul will also deactivate when the vehicle is powered down for a few minutes. WARNING: Do not use the tow/haul feature when driving in icy or slippery conditions as the increased engine braking can cause the rear wheels to slide and the vehicle to swing around with the possible loss of vehicle control. M (Manual) without Overdrive With the gearshift lever in M (Manual), the driver can change gears up or down as desired. This is called SelectShift Automatic™ transmission (SST) mode. By moving the gearshift lever from drive position D (Overdrive) to M (Manual) you now have control of selecting the gear you desire using buttons on the shift lever. To return to normal D (Overdrive) position, move the shift lever back from M to D. • The transmission will operate in gears one through six. 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. • The transmission will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; it will downshift to a lower gear and then shift into 1 (First) when the vehicle reaches slower speeds. Forced downshifts • Allowed in D (Overdrive). • Press the accelerator to the floor. • Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear. 292 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)