Cougar mysterious controls

[twangster]

Hi, my '99 Cougar auto has a slider on the right of the gear selector that shows E or S. I'm assuming this is economy or sport, but wondering what it actually does.


Also there is a control on the dashboard next to the instrument cluster dimmer roller switch that looks the same but has detents and numbers on it. I have no clue about that one!


Any attempts to relieve my ignorance will be gratefully accepted.