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Driving
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[GF10410(R)05/96]
Driving (5R55E Transmission)
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[GF10419(R)05/96]
When to use
j
(Overdrive)
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[GF10420(R)05/96]
This is the normal driving position. As the vehicle picks up
speed, automatic upshifts to second, third, fourth and fifth gears
will occur when
j
(Overdrive) is chosen on the selector and
the transmission control switch has not been pressed. The
transmission will shift into the correct gear when the right
speed is achieved, for the accelerator pedal position you have
chosen.
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[GF10429(R)05/96]
When to use Drive
[GF10430(R)05/96]
You will note there is not a drive position on your gearshift
indicator. However, you will find a transmission control switch
labeled OD ON/OFF located on the end of the gearshift lever.
With overdrive canceled and the OD ON/OFF illuminated, the
transmission will operate in gears one through four. This is
useful if you experience frequent downshift/upshift conditions,
when operating a heavy load or in hilly terrain, or if additional
engine braking is useful. However, shift back to
j
(Overdrive)
whenever practical for optimum powertrain cooling and fuel
economy. This can be accomplished by pushing the transmission
control switch again, to cancel the OVERDRIVE OFF control and
light.
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[GF10435(R)05/96]
When to use 2 (Second)
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[GF10440(R)05/96]
With the gearshift in the 2 (Second) position, more engine
braking is provided. Use the 2 (Second) position to drive up
moderately steep grades, to start up slippery roads, or to
provide moderate engine braking on downgrades. DO NOT GO
FASTER THAN 55 mph (88 km/h) IN THIS GEARSHIFT
POSITION.
File:09ungfr.ex
Update:Thu Mar 20 08:55:24 1997

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BrandFord
ModelRANGER
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

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