Second Position - 2nd Gear

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup, 2005 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

This position provides:

If this position is selected at higher speeds, the transmission will downshift into a lower gear, and will downshift into second gear after the vehicle decelerates to the correct speed. The transmission will not downshift if it will cause an engine over speed condition.

second gear start and hold.
improved traction and engine braking on slippery roads.