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D (Drive) with Overdrive Cancel/Grade Assist

Pressing the transmission control

switch on the side of the gearshift

lever activates overdrive cancel and

grade assist.

Overdrive cancel/grade assist

• Overdrive is deactivated.

• The transmission operates in

gears one through five.

• The grade assist lamp in the instrument cluster is illuminated.

• Improves driving experience in hilly terrain or mountainous areas by

providing additional grade (engine) braking and extends lower gear

operation on uphill climbs.

• Provides additional engine braking through the automatic transmission

shift strategy which reacts to vehicle inputs (vehicle acceleration,

accelerator pedal, brake pedal and vehicle speed).

• Allows the transmission to select gears that will provide the desired

engine braking based on the vehicle inputs mentioned above. This will

increase engine RPM during engine braking.

Overdrive cancel with grade assist is designed to provide optimal gear

selection in hilly terrain or mountainous areas. It is recommended that

you return to D (Drive) on flat terrain to provide the best fuel economy

and transmission function.

To return to D (Drive), press the transmission control switch again.

• The grade assist lamp in the instrument cluster will not be illuminated.

• The transmission will operate in gears one through six .

L (Low)

This position:

• Provides maximum engine braking.

• Will downshift to the lowest available gear for the current vehicle

speed; allows for first gear when vehicle reaches slower speeds.

• Is not intended for use under extended or normal driving conditions

and results in lower fuel economy.

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Ford 2012 Focus v.5 Manuel d'utilisateur Page 277