Ford 1999 F-350 User Manual download pdf (Page 118)

N (Neutral)

With the gearshift in N (Neutral),

the vehicle can be started and is

free to roll. Hold the brake pedal

down while in this gear.

(Overdrive)

The normal driving position for the

best fuel economy. Transmission

operates in gears one through four.

(Overdrive) can be deactivated

by pressing the Transmission

Control Switch (TCS) on the end of

the gearshift lever.

The transmission control indicator

light (TCIL) (the word OFF) on the

end of the gearshift lever will

illuminate.

Drive – Not shown on the display. Activate by pressing the Transmission

Control Switch (TCS) on the end of the gearshift lever with the gearshift

in the

position. The TCIL (the word OFF) will illuminate on the

gearshift lever. Transmission operates in gears one through three.

(Drive) provides more engine braking than (Overdrive) and is

useful when:

• driving with a heavy load.

• towing a trailer up or down steep hills.

• additional engine downhill braking is desired. If towing a trailer, refer

to Driving while you tow in the Trailer towing section.

To return to

(Overdrive) mode, press the Transmission Control

Switch (TCS). The TCIL (the word OFF) will no longer be illuminated.

Each time the vehicle is started, the transmission will automatically

return to normal overdrive mode.

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.

OVERDRIVE

OFF

OVERDRIVE

Driving

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Ford 1999 F-350 User Manual Page 118