1998 Lincoln Mark VIII Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 100
1998 Lincoln Mark VIII Manual
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Driving D (Overdrive) can be deactivated by pressing the transmission control switch on the side of the gearshift lever. The Message Center O/D OFF indicator will illuminate. O/D OFF D (Drive) - Activate by pressing the transmission control switch on the side of the gearshift lever. The transmission operates in gears one through three. D (Drive) provides more engine braking than (Overdrive) and is useful whenever driving conditions (i.e., city traffic, hilly terrain, etc.) cause the transmission to excessively shift between (Overdrive) and D (Drive). Also deactivate (Overdrive) when: • driving with a heavy load • towing a trailer up or down steep hills • additional engine braking is desired. (Overdrive) mode, press the transmission control switch. To return to The Message Center O/D OFF indicator will no longer be illuminated. Every time the vehicle is shut off and restarted, you must press the transmission control switch to cancel overdrive operation if driving in overdrive is not desired. 101