How do you know whether the O/D button is turned on or off. (FYI, Ford Contour 1999)?

I just bought Ford contour 1999 car. I later realized that the O/D Off indicator doesn't blink when I push the Overdrive button (the green button on the gear shift handle). Is there any other way to know whether its turned on or off.



I want to drive with overdrive turned on on highways so that it consumes less fuel and the engine doesn't get heated up.How do you know whether the O/D button is turned on or off. (FYI, Ford Contour 1999)?If it is on it will go into overdrive - look at the RPM's or listen to the engine rev.

Press the button, when it downshifts and the rpm's go up - that would be the off position.



The only time you should use the OD off is when towing or driving slowly up a steep grade.How do you know whether the O/D button is turned on or off. (FYI, Ford Contour 1999)?There is either a light on the switch stem, inside the switch or the dashboard.