Ford 1996 Taurus, Manual

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NOTE: If your speed increases above your set
speed while driving in
j
(Overdrive)
on a downhill grade, you may want to
shift to D (Drive) to reduce vehicle
speed (or, turn
j
[Overdrive] off by
depressing the O/D OFF switch on the
gearshift lever). The cruise control
cannot reduce the vehicle speed if it
goes above your set speed on a
downhill grade. For the best fuel
economy during normal driving
conditions, leave the gearshift in
j
(Overdrive), or resume as soon as
practical.
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R
WARNING
Do not use the speed control in heavy
traffic or on roads that are winding,
slippery, or unpaved.
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Accelerating With the Cruise Control
Operating
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You can use the accelerator pedal to speed up
momentarily. When you take your foot off the
accelerator, the vehicle will return to the set
speed.
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NOTE: When driving in hilly terrain, at high
altitudes, or when pulling a trailer, you
may want to drive in D (Drive) (or
turn
j
[Overdrive] off by depressing
the O/D OFF switch). This will
improve cruise control performance.
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Update:Mon Jan 22 15:52:32 1996