Ford 2004 Mustang v.2 User Manual download pdf (Page 114)

• Use when driving conditions cause excessive

shifting from O/D to other gears. Examples: city

traffic, hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer towing

and when engine braking is required.

• To return to O/D (overdrive mode), press the

transmission control switch. The O/D OFF lamp

will not be illuminated.

• O/D (Overdrive) is automatically returned each

time the key is turned off.

2 (Second)

This position allows for second gear only.

• Provides engine braking.

• Use to start-up on slippery roads.

• To return to D (Drive) move the gearshift lever

into the D (Drive) position.

• Selecting 2 (Second) at higher speeds will cause

the transmission to downshift to second gear at

the appropriate vehicle speed.

1 (First)

• Provides maximum engine braking.

• Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever.

• Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds;

allows for 1 (First) when vehicle reaches slower

speeds.

Forced downshifts

• Allowed in D (Drive) with Overdrive or D (Drive)

without Overdrive.

• Depress the accelerator to the floor.

• Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear.

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may be

rocked out by shifting from forward and reverse

gears, stopping between shifts in a steady pattern.

Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear.

Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at

normal operating temperature or damage to

the transmission may occur.

2004 Mustang (mus)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

USA English (fus)

Driving

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Ford 2004 Mustang v.2 User Manual Page 114