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AUtomAtIC trANsmIssIoN

D (Overdrive)

This is the normal driving position for the best fuel economy. 

The transmission shifts through all forward gears.

D (Overdrive Off)

 
Press the 

overdrive off

 switch to disengage or re-engage overdrive.  

The indicator illuminates on the instrument cluster when overdrive is off.

 
Driving without overdrive provides a lower gear for city traffic where 
continuous shifting in and out of overdrive occurs, hilly terrain,  
heavy loads, trailer towing and when engine braking is required.

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