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Overdrive (O/D Off) Light
This is usually informational. Address it at your convenience.
What the Overdrive (O/D Off) Light Means
On the your car, an O/D OFF light means the highest gear is locked out, which helps when towing or descending hills. Press the overdrive button to restore normal shifting.
Common Causes
- Overdrive switched off by button (normal)
- Selected for towing/hills
- Transmission fault forcing O/D off
- Faulty O/D switch
How to Fix It
- Press the overdrive (O/D) button to toggle it back on
- Confirm the light goes out and top gear returns
- If it will not re-enable, scan the transmission
- Check the O/D switch operation
- Diagnose the gearbox if a fault is holding it off