Mercury 2008 Automobile User Manual


 
D (Overdrive)
The normal driving position for the
best fuel economy. Transaxle
operates in gears one through four.
D (Overdrive) can be deactivated by
pressing the O/D OFF switch on the
side of the gearshift lever. This will
illuminate the O/D OFF light and
activate Drive.
Drive (O/D OFF switch pressed)
Drive is activated when the O/D OFF switch is pressed.
This position allows for all forward gears except overdrive.
O/D OFF light is illuminated.
Provides engine braking.
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 O/D OFF switch. The
O/D OFF light 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 (Overdrive), move the gearshift lever into the
D (Overdrive) position.
Selecting 2 (Second) at higher speeds will cause the transaxle to
downshift to second gear at the appropriate vehicle speed.
2008 Mariner (mrn)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Driving
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