Drive (not shown)
Drive is activated when the transmission control switch is pressed.
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This position allows for all forward gears except overdrive.
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O/D OFF lamp is illuminated.
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Provides engine braking.
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Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from O/D to
other gears. Examples: hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer towing and
when engine braking is required.
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To return to O/D (Overdrive), press the transmission control switch.
The O/D OFF lamp will not be illuminated.
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O/D (Overdrive) is automatically returned each time the key is turned
off.
2 (Second)
This position allows for second gear only.
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Provides engine braking.
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Use to start-up on slippery roads.
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To return to
D (Drive with Overdrive)
, move the gearshift lever
into the
D (Drive with Overdrive)
position.
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Selecting 2 (Second) at higher speeds will cause the transmission to
downshift to second gear at the appropriate vehicle speed.
1 (First)
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Provides maximum engine braking.
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Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever.
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Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First)
when vehicle reaches slower speeds.
Forced downshifts
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Allowed in
D (Drive with Overdrive)
.
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Press the accelerator to the floor.
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Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear.
Transmission
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2013 Econoline
(eco)
Owners Guide gf, 2nd Printing, November 2012
USA
(fus)
